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Apple working on iPhone 6c which will have a 4-inch screen and a waterproof body.
At Apple’s September event, it was widely rumoured that the Cupertino-based company will announce 4-inch iPhone, but that did not happen. Now, there are new reports hinting at 4-inch smartphone.
According to Chinese tech blog MyDrivers, the iPhone 6c will feature a 4-inch display and will have exactly the same resolution and size as iPhone 5s. Apple will please fanboys and fangirls with faster A9 chip seen o

This was a year in which smartphones started becoming cheaper, more powerful and were finally able to add the battery power that users wanted. The mid-range became the dominant segment across all device categories, mostly because you were now getting good value for money. While the focus was all on smartphones, the gadget everyone is interested in, we take a look back at all the devices that impressed us.
Apple iPhone 6s Plus: Rs 72,000
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Apple iPhone 6c is rumoured to launch in March with 4-inch display
At Apple’s September event, it was widely rumoured that the Cupertino-based company will announce 4-inch iPhone, but that did not happen. Now there are new reports hinting at 4-inch smartphone.
Apple has for long been the champion of compact smartphones that perform really well. Its iPhone 5s with 4-inch display is undeniably the best compact smartphone even after two years.
According to Chinese tech blog MyDrivers, the iP

Intel Security has released its McAfee labs Threats Predictions report, which enlists key security threats in 2016 as well as through 2020.
Intel Security has released its McAfee Labs Threats Predictions report, which enlists key security threats in 2016 till 2020. The report includes an overview of cyber-attacks and threats on hardware, wearables, cloud services, etc and the possible response of IT security industry to them.
Predictions for 2016
Hardware
Intel McAfeeLabs predicts that attacks

Famous for its wide range of printers and computers, California-based global company Hewlett-Packard (HP) is reported to unveil its first Windows 10-powered smartphone early next year.
The surprise announcement about its “HP Falcon” flagship smartphone may come during the upcoming “Mobile World Congress 2016” in Barcelona, Spain, from February 22-25, www.bidnessetc.com reported.
The HP Falcon is rumoured to be powered by the new Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 chip set with 2GB R

In a fresh bid to combat abusive behaviour, micro-blogging site Twitter is revising its rules to tackle hateful conduct including spreading of terror messages online.
“We believe that protection from abuse and harassment is a vital part of empowering people to freely express themselves on Twitter,” Megan Cristina, director, trust and safety at Twitter, posted in a blog.
“The updated language emphasises that Twitter will not tolerate behaviour intended to harass, intimida

Microsoft Surface Pro 4 is the latest Surface branded device from Redmond based software major
Microsoft is launching Surface Pro 4 in India on January 7. The company has started sending invites for the launch event.
Microsoft Surface Pro 4 is the latest Surface branded convertible device from Redmond-based company. The new Surface Pro 4 comes with 12.3-inch 2736 x 1824 pixelsense display with a pixel density of 267ppi. It also comes with an aspect ratio of 3:2, which is equivalent to a 35mm fr

American multinational technology company Apple has been fined €318 million (USD 347 million) by Italian tax authorities for moving funds to Ireland in order to avoid paying tax.
The Italian Newspaper La Repubblica has reported that Apple has agreed to pay this sum after months of negotiation.
Italian judges hearing the case had previously ruled that Apple had dodged payment of over €880 million in corporate income tax between 2008 and 2013.
According to The NextWeb, the company was ac

Chinese smartphone maker Letv aims to be a leader in the Indian market with its range of economical devices, a top company official said here on Wednesday.
“After looking at the prospects and the Indian customers’ choices, we are pretty sure that our devices would be able to match up to their expectations.
“Apart from quality, we are committed to providing them good phones at a comparatively cheaper prices,” the official told IANS on the sidelines of the company’s f

HP Falcon could be the first Windows 10 smartphone by the company, according to GFXBench. (Source: WMPoweruser.com)
HP Falcon could be the first Windows 10 smartphone by the company, according to GFXBench. The benchmarking website also lists that the phone will be powered by SnapDragon 820 processor coupled with Adreno 530 GPU.
MUST READ: Microsoft Lumia 950, 950 XL first impressions: Display dock is a big advantage
The leaked GFXBench report suggests that HP Falcon will feature 5.8-inch d

Apple agrees to settle Italian tax dispute by paying $318 million
Apple has agreed to pay Italian authorities 318 million euros to settle a tax dispute after the US tech giant was accused of dodging payments, the tax office has said.
The company’s Italian subsidiary has been under investigation for allegedly failing to declare more than one billion euros (USD 1.3 billion) to the tax authorities, according to Italian daily La Repubblica.
The tax office spokesman confirmed the newspaper&rsq

India’s e-commerce sector continued to grow in 2015. Here’s a look at how it shaped out in 2015.
With a big push from smartphone-driven Internet growth, 2015 was the year in which e-commerce in India came on its own. Apparels and electronics slowly started overpowering, till now the dominant travel segment. As per Mary Meeker’s State of Internet report, 41 per cent of traffic for these sites comes from mobile, the highest for any country.
India also saw a growth of tech-startu

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Cabinet approves Amended Technology Upgradation Fund Scheme for textiles industry
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The textile sector is set to receive some much needed assistance with the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) approving the Amended Technology Upgradation Fund Scheme (ATUFS) on Wednesday. Originally introduced by the government in ...and more »

While Zopo’s efforts is commendable, it is still not enough to put your cash for the Zopo Color E ZP350.
Our primary computer these days is a smartphone and that space is so huge, almost every other company or even a rich person wants to make a presence. While the space is big, it’s dominated by Chinese manufacturers and Zopo is just another name.Zopo Color E ZP350
After having reviewed many Chinese smartphones lately, I am not convinced that there are any major differentiator. Amon

Zero-rating platforms violate Net Neutrality, says IAMAI.
Differential pricing violates principles of net neutrality, says a statement by the Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI), the largest representative body of Internet companies in India.
IAMAI in a response to TRAI’s recent paper titled “Consultation Paper on Differential Pricing”, which questioned the pros and cons for zero-rating platforms, has said that even the models proposed in TRAI’s paper are in

Meet Nadine, a robot developed by scientists at Singapore’s Nanyang Technological University (NTU Singapore).
Nadine is powered by intelligent software similar to Apple’s Siri or Microsoft’s Cortana.
Nadine can be a personal assistant in offices and homes in future. And, she can be used as a social companion for both the young and the elderly.
A humanoid like Nadine, who looks almost like a human being, with soft skin and flowing brunette hair, is just one of the interfaces whe

Trai extends the last date for receiving comments on its paper on differential data pricing by a week
Telecom regulator Trai is extending by a week, to January 7, the last date for receiving comments on its paper on differential data pricing — a key aspect of the raging debate on net neutrality.
“It is being extended to January 7, primarily due to extension requests of COAI and AUSPI,” an official source told PTI.
The deadline for comment on the paper was ending today.
Althoug

Myntra, an e-commerce platform for fashion and lifestyle products, said it expects its daily GMV (gross merchandise value) to go up by 10 times during the “End of Reason Sale” (EORS) to be held on Jan 2-3.
Myntra, an e-commerce platform for fashion and lifestyle products, said it expects its daily GMV (gross merchandise value) to go up by 10 times during the “End of Reason Sale” (EORS) to be held on Jan 2-3.
EORS will have a huge collection of specially curated styles an

Microsoft Surface Pro 4 is the latest Surface branded device from Redmond based software major
Microsoft is launching Surface Pro 4 in India on January 7. The company has started sending invites for the launch event.
Microsoft Surface Pro 4 is the latest Surface branded convertible device from Redmond based company. The new Surface Pro 4 comes with 12.3-inch 2736 x 1824 pixelsense display with a pixel density of 267ppi. It also comes with an aspect ratio of 3:2 which is equivalent to a 35mm fra

Foodpanda, at present, has menus from over 12,000 restaurants across over 200 cities in India available on its app and the website.
Online food ordering and delivery firm Foodpanda India has laid off 15 per cent its employees, totaling close to 300, as it focuses on automation to streamline its operations. “The company has reduced overall workforce by 15 per cent, that is around 300 employees,” a company spokesperson said.
“… Foodpanda has managed to reduce manual inter

Facebook Free Basics app is controversial and flawed, says a statement from IIT professors across India.
Facebook’s Free Basics is deeply flawed and controversial, says a joint statement from IIT and IISc professors. The statement has been shared on Facebook by IIT Bombay Professor Bhaskaran Raman on a Google Doc.
The statement is unequivocal in its criticism of Facebook’s Free Basics app, which has come under fire in India in light of the Net Neutrality debate. The statement n

Facebook Free Basics app is controversial and flawed, says a statement from IIT professors across India.
Facebook’s Free Basics is deeply flawed and controversial, says a joint statement from IIT and IISc professors. The statement has been shared on Facebook by IIT Bombay Professor Bhaskaran Raman on a Google Doc.
The statement is unequivocal in its criticism of Facebook’s Free Basics app, which has come under fire in India in light of the Net Neutrality debate. The statement n

Facebook Free Basics app is controversial and flawed, says a statement from IIT professors across India.
Facebook’s Free Basics is deeply flawed and controversial, says a joint statement from IIT and IISc professors. The statement has been shared on Facebook by IIT Bombay Professor Bhaskaran Raman on a Google Doc.
The statement is unequivocal in its criticism of Facebook’s Free Basics app, which has come under fire in India in light of the Net Neutrality debate. The statement n

Samsung has introduced a new chip to revolutionize wearables.
Tech giant Samsung Electronics Co Ltd said on Tuesday it has started selling a new processor aimed at health-focused wearable products, seeking to tap into a fast-growing market.
The new Bio-processor chip is the first that can take multiple measurements – including body fat, skin temperature and heart rate – as well as process the information collected by itself, Samsung said in a statement.
To help clients accelerate pr

OnePlus X Champagne edition, priced at Rs 16,999, has come to India and is available on Amazon.in. OnePlus X Champagne edition, priced at Rs 16,999, is now available in India exclusively through Amazon.in. Like the OnePlus X, this smartphone also needs an invite.
OnePlus X Champagne features the same hardware features and software experience like the Onyx. The only difference is of the colour – Champagne edition sports white and gold.
Here’s all you need to

Twitter has explained the guidelines of abusive content and hate speech on the site. (Source: Reuters)
Twitter has clarified its definition of abusive behaviour that will prompt it to delete accounts, banning “hateful conduct” that promotes violence against specific groups.
The social media company disclosed the changes on Tuesday in a blog post, following rising criticism it was not doing enough to thwart Islamic State’s use of the site for propaganda and recruitment.
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Facebook Free Basics app is controversial and flawed, says a statement from IIT professors across India.
Facebook’s Free Basics is deeply flawed and controversial, says a joint statement from IIT and IISc professors. The statement has been shared on Facebook by IIT Bombay Professor Bhaskaran Raman on a Google Doc.
The statement is unequivocal in its criticism of Facebook’s Free Basics app, which has come under fire in India in light of the Net Neutrality debate. The statement n

LG and Samsung will supply OLED display for Apple iPhone 7, says a report.
South Korea’s LG Display Co Ltd and the panel-making unit of Samsung Electronics Co Ltd will supply organic light emitting diode (OLED) screens for Apple Inc’s iPhones, the Electronic Times reported on Wednesday citing unnamed sources.
The report comes after years of speculation that Apple will start using the next-generation technology in its phones. OLED screens are thinner and offer better picture quality