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09 Mar 2018
SamsungAndroid has 91% loyalty rate compared to 86% for iOS
According to a report by US-based research firm Consumer Intelligence Research Partners (CIRP), Android users have higher brand loyalty than iOS users.
09 Mar 2018
iPhoneChina: Toddler locks iPhone for 47years by entering wrong passcode
According to Chinese media reports, a two-year-old boy in Shanghai has locked his mother's iPhone for 47 years by repeatedly entering the wrong passcode.
09 Mar 2018
Lok SabhaOver 22,000 Indian websites hacked during April 2017-January 2018
According to Minister of State (MoS) for Electronics and IT KJ Alphons, a total of 22,207 Indian websites were hacked between April 2017 and January 2018.
09 Mar 2018
IndiaSwipe Elite Dual with dual rear cameras launched for Rs.3,999
Swipe Technologies has launched its Swipe Elite Dual smartphone in India at a price of Rs. 3,999.
09 Mar 2018
IndiaVivo V9 expected to launch in India on March 27
With several leaks and renders doing the rounds on the internet, Vivo has finally sent out teaser invites for its upcoming smartphone - the Vivo V9 - slated for a March 27 India launch.
09 Mar 2018
Rockstar GamesThe most anticipated video games of 2018
2017 was considered by many as one of the best years in gaming. But, that doesn't mean 2018 won't be able to live up to the hype.
09 Mar 2018
LGLG reveals the prices for its V30S ThinQ smartphones
LG Electronics has revealed the local prices for its latest V30S ThinQ and V30S+ ThinQ smartphones; they will go on sale in South Korea starting March 9.
08 Mar 2018
IndiaWhich is the best Chinese smartphone you can buy?
Chinese manufacturers are all in rage these days. And why not, as they offer flagship-like specs in their handsets at extremely competitive price points.
08 Mar 2018
RedditExpired certificate bricks all of Oculus's Rift VR headsets
All of Oculus's Rift headsets faced several hours of downtime after an expired certificate apparently soft-bricked all the Rift VR headsets.
08 Mar 2018
LGLeaks suggest LG's next flagship is an iPhone X clone
At a time when rumors were building over LG's 'Judy' flagship smartphone, the Korean manufacturer silently showcased the LG G7 'Neo' smartphone at the recently concluded Mobile World Congress.
08 Mar 2018
IndiaXiaomi to launch Redmi 5 on March 14, in India
With the recent success of Redmi Note 5 and Redmi Note 5 Pro in India, Xiaomi is now planning to add Redmi 5 to its product line and complete its trio of latest budget smartphones in India.
08 Mar 2018
XiaomiXiaomi launches Mi LED Smart TV 4A in India
Xiaomi has launched its Mi LED Smart TV 4A in India in two screen sizes of 43 inch and 32 inch.
08 Mar 2018
Solar EnergyYou can send your name to the sun!
NASA is inviting the general public all over the globe to send in their names if they want to be featured on the US space agency's first solar probe this summer.
08 Mar 2018
YouTubeWatch: Robot solves Rubik's cube in 0.38secs, breaks previous records
In 2016, a world record was set by a robot created by chipmaker Infineon, whose robot cracked the Rubik cube puzzle in 0.637 seconds.
08 Mar 2018
AndroidOnePlus 6 leaks hint at new design and upgraded specs
The leaks and rumors regarding the OnePlus 6 are no surprise, given the company's CEO Pete Lau had earlier announced that their next flagship would be launched in the latter part of Q2 2018.
08 Mar 2018
AmazonBug in Amazon's Alexa makes it randomly laugh, scares users
In a strange and rather amusing bug, users of devices enabled with Amazon's digital voice assistant Alexa have reported that the latter seems to randomly start laughing of its own accord, without being prompted to.
08 Mar 2018
AndroidHere are all the early visual changes in Android P
Google has released the first developer preview of its upcoming operating system (OS) Android P.
08 Mar 2018
FacebookInternational Women's Day: Celebrating female pioneers in technology
They have long broken the glass ceiling and continue to disrupt the status quo with their aggressive leadership and indomitable spirit in a field long considered men's domain: technology.
08 Mar 2018
AndroidA smartwatch that can help you speak 9 languages
For those who struggle with translations or learning new languages, this smartwatch might just be the thing you wished for.
08 Mar 2018
IndiaWhich gaming console should you buy? Here are 5 options
India is now one of the most lucrative markets for video games. The gaming scene here is on the rise and continually gaining traction.
08 Mar 2018
HuaweiHuawei to unveil three smartphones in the P20 series
Huawei, China's leading smartphone manufacturer, is all set to unveil its latest smartphones at the company's upcoming event on March 27 in Paris, France.
07 Mar 2018
Space NewsChina's Tiangong-1 space station to crash to Earth within weeks
China's first space station Tiangong-1 will crash to Earth in a couple of weeks.
07 Mar 2018
IndiaGoogle rolls out chat feature to digital payments app Tez
Google is adding a chat feature to its India-exclusive digital payments app Tez.
07 Mar 2018
FacebookBlackBerry sues Facebook, WhatsApp, Instagram over messaging patent infringement
BlackBerry has filed a lawsuit in a Los Angeles Federal Court against social media network Facebook and its two biggest social media subsidiaries WhatsApp and Instagram over patent infringement of its messaging technology.
07 Mar 2018
SmartphonesVivo launches APEX smartphone with 91% screen-to-body ratio
Chinese phone maker Vivo has launched its APEX smartphone with a spectacular screen-to-body ratio of 91%.
07 Mar 2018
GoogleVisual search engine Lens comes to all Google Photos users
Google is officially rolling out Lens, the company's visual search engine, to its Google Photos app on all Android devices.
07 Mar 2018
EA SportsFIFA 18 vs PES 2018: Which game should you choose?
Every year, gaming's biggest rivalry kicks off with the release of Konami's Pro Evolution Soccer and EA Sports' FIFA.
07 Mar 2018
Nokia MobilesNokia 9, 8 Pro flagship smartphones to launch in 2018
According to reports, HMD Global owned Nokia brand is said to be working on two flagship smartphones which may get launched later this year.
07 Mar 2018
HuaweiHonor 7C to launch on March 12: Here're the details
Huawei-owned Honor brand is all set to announce its latest mid-range smartphone - the Honor 7C. The company has sent out invites for the launch event scheduled for March 12 in Beijing.
06 Mar 2018
GoogleGoogle is killing Google-Drive app, here's what you can do
Google Inc. will shut down its Google Drive app for Windows and macOS on May 12.
06 Mar 2018
United States of AmericaThe new HP computers are germicide-resistant and best-suited for hospitals
Hewlett-Packard (HP) has released a new line of computers and displays, specifically designed for the health-care industry like hospitals, clinics and doctors' offices.
06 Mar 2018
AmazonApple's new high-end, over-the-ear headphones to feature noise-cancellation
The high-end, over-the-ear headphones that Apple has been working on will feature noise-canceling capabilities as well, according to reports.
06 Mar 2018
FacebookFacebook asks users' opinion on child pornography on the platform
As part of a survey, Facebook has asked users for their opinions on what should be the company's policy if an adult man "asks a 14-year-old girl for sexual pictures" in a private chat.
06 Mar 2018
IndiaSamsung's Galaxy S9 launched in India starting at Rs. 57,900
Samsung has launched its Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9 Plus smartphones in India at a starting price of Rs. 57,900 and Rs. 64,900, respectively.
06 Mar 2018
SpaceXSpaceX successfully launches Falcon 9 rocket for the 50th time
In yet another high-profile liftoff, SpaceX has launched its reusable Falcon 9 rocket for the 50th time from its launch pad in Cape Canaveral, Florida.
06 Mar 2018
YouTubeGoogle Play Store celebrates Women's Day by highlighting female developers
Google is celebrating International Women's Day (March 8) by highlighting games and apps created by women developers on the Google Play Store.
06 Mar 2018
WhatsAppWhatsApp tests feature to lock the voice recording button
WhatsApp is beta-testing a new feature that will allow users to lock the voice recording button.
06 Mar 2018
SamsungThese 5 smartphones offer the best battery backup
One major gripe for any smartphone user is its battery life. Numerous researches conducted across the globe have revealed that battery drain is what worries users the most.
06 Mar 2018
South KoreaAll you need to know about LG X4
As the latest addition to LG's X series of handsets, the company has announced the launch of its LG X4 smartphone in South Korea at a price of 2,97,000 Korean Won (roughly Rs. 17,800).
06 Mar 2018
InstagramInstagram's code reveals unreleased voice and video calling features
According to media reports, Instagram's code hides several files that point to a possibility of the photo-sharing app launching voice and video calling features in the near future.
