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Xiaomi Leads as Indian Smartphone Shipments Near 145 Million in Pandemic-Hit 2020: Canalys

Thu, 28 Jan 2021 09:19:56 GMT

Canalys says that Chinese vendors like Xiaomi, Oppo, and Vivo saw little impact due to the Indo-China political headwind and they collectively contributed to about 77 percent of total shipments in 2020, against 72 percent in 2019. While Xiaomi sits in the lead position, its year-over-year shipments reportedly saw an annual decline of five percent.

Reliance Jio Emerges as Fifth-Strongest Company in Brand Finance Global 500 2021 Report

Thu, 28 Jan 2021 09:12:59 GMT

Jio has emerged as the world's fifth strongest brand with a brand strength index (BSI) score of 91.7 out of 100 and AAA-plus rating.

WhatsApp Adds Biometric Security Layer for Web, Desktop App Linking

Thu, 28 Jan 2021 09:11:46 GMT

WhatsApp has announced that it is adding an extra security layer on its mobile app to prevent unethical use of WhatsApp on the desktop. In order to link WhatsApp Web or desktop app to a WhatsApp account, users will now be asked to use face or fingerprint unlock on the phone. Once this step is done, users can then access the QR code scanner on their phone that will th...

FAU-G Becomes Top Free Game on Google Play Store With Over 5 Million Downloads

Thu, 28 Jan 2021 09:10:58 GMT

FAU-G has become the top free game on Google Play. nCore Games, the developer, has announced that the game garnered over five million downloads in 24 hours. The game released on January 26 and saw four million pre-registrations on Google Play.

Samsung Galaxy F41 Android 11-Based One UI 3.0 Update Rolling Out in India: Report

Thu, 28 Jan 2021 09:07:38 GMT

Samsung Galaxy F41 devices in India are reportedly receiving the Android 11-based One UI 3.0 update. Samsung is rolling out the over-the-air (OTA) update that brings with it One UI 3.0 and Android 11 features, as well as the January 2021 Android security patch, as per a report. The update carries firmware version F415FXXU1BUAC.

Amazon, Facebook, Google, More Big Tech’s Digital Taxation Debate Heating Up on Global Stage

Thu, 28 Jan 2021 09:00:23 GMT

An international debate over how countries tax big US technology companies such as Google, Amazon, and Facebook is heating up, presenting a challenge for US President Joe Biden's new administration.

Redmi 8, Redmi 8A MIUI 12 Update Starts Rolling Out in India, Xiaomi Confirms

Thu, 28 Jan 2021 09:00:14 GMT

Redmi 8 and Redmi 8A have started receiving MIUI 12 update in India, Xiaomi has confirmed. The new update comes weeks after both phones received the latest MIUI update in some international markets.

Mi 11 Pro Tipped Again to Support 120x Zoom, Unofficial Render Shows Rear Camera Setup

Thu, 28 Jan 2021 08:48:16 GMT

Mi 11 Pro has been tipped once again to come with 120x zoom support. This is the third time this zoom feature has been associated with the phone. The Mi 11 Pro is expected to launch in February this year.

Supercomputer HPE-Cray EX to Rank Among World’s Fastest; Will Help Study Climate Change, ...

Thu, 28 Jan 2021 08:44:49 GMT

A new supercomputer in Wyoming, US, will rank among the world's fastest and help study phenomena including climate change, severe weather, wildfires, and solar flares.

Google, More Big Tech Firms Face Challenge From Australian Regulator Over Advertising Dominance

Thu, 28 Jan 2021 08:28:21 GMT

An Australian regulator is considering letting Internet users choose what personal data companies like Google share with advertisers, as part of the country's attempts to shatter the dominance of tech titans.

Samsung Galaxy Watch 3’s EKG Feature Expanding to UK, 30 More Countries: Report

Thu, 28 Jan 2021 08:10:38 GMT

Samsung is soon going to launch its Health Monitor app in 31 new countries for people to take electrocardiogram (EKG) and blood pressure readings. Users of the same will be able to use the app with a Galaxy Watch 3 or Galaxy Active 2 smartwatch.

Nintendo Joycon-Drift Glitch Provokes EU Complaint

Thu, 28 Jan 2021 08:03:23 GMT

Nintendo will face an EU-wide complaint for premature wear of a joystick controller, French and EU consumer groups said.

Airtel 5G Demonstration Goes Live in Hyderabad Ahead of Commercial Rollout

Thu, 28 Jan 2021 07:59:05 GMT

Airtel on Thursday announced that it had become the first telco to successfully demonstrate live 5G service over a commercial network in Hyderabad. The operator is working with Ericsson. The new move takes on Jio that is planning to roll out its 5G network in the country in the second half of 2021.

Joe Biden Administration Vows to Protect US Telecoms Network From Huawei Security Threat

Thu, 28 Jan 2021 07:52:07 GMT

The Joe Biden administration will work to safeguard American telecoms networks from "untrusted vendors" like Huawei that threaten national security, the White House said, offering some insight into its plans for China's top telecoms equipment company, long in Washington's crosshairs.

Instagram Rolls Out a Multi-Story Carousal Redesign for Stories on Desktop

Thu, 28 Jan 2021 07:40:08 GMT

Instagram Stories has a new layout on desktop. Stories appear in a convenient carousel way in the new design, which is rolling out for Windows and Mac. Users can see a carousel of stories, including clickable previews of the previous and next stories. It also has play/ pause and volume mute buttons.

Apple Privacy Pop-Up Notifications on Apps to Roll Out in ‘Early Spring’

Thu, 28 Jan 2021 07:36:40 GMT

Apple said that new privacy pop-up notifications will start appearing on most iPhone units as soon as "early spring," a requirement that major digital advertising firms such as Facebook have warned will harm their businesses.

Google Opens Dublin Hub to Tackle Harmful Online Content

Thu, 28 Jan 2021 07:26:50 GMT

Google opened a centre to tackle harmful online content, in a move also designed to ease regulatory concerns about how the company and other tech giants police a growing problem on the Internet.

Apple AirPods Dominated TWS Earbuds Segment in 2020, Expected to Face Strong Competition in ...

Thu, 28 Jan 2021 06:59:56 GMT

AirPods had a commanding lead in the TWS segment in 2020. A report shows that there was a nearly 90 percent increase in TWS sales last year with a majority sold by Apple.

WallStreetBets Reddit Group Briefly Shuts Doors, Puts a Dent on Gamestop and Other Retail Companies

Thu, 28 Jan 2021 06:50:44 GMT

A slugfest between Wall Street and Main Street took an unexpected turn late on Wednesday after moderators of the WallStreetBets stock trading forum that has helped fuel massive rallies in the shares of GameStop temporarily closed its doors.

Discord Bans WallStreetBets Investor Coalition for Allowing Hateful Speech

Thu, 28 Jan 2021 06:49:18 GMT

WallStreetBets, the investor coalition that gained fame for boosting stocks from its perch on Reddit, was banned by the communications platform Discord for not doing enough to stem hateful speech.