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The US Supreme Court on Monday stepped into the high-profile patent fight between the world’s two fiercest smartphone rivals, Apple and Samsung, agreeing to hear Samsung’s appeal of what it contends were excessive penalties for copying the patented designs of the iPhone.
Samsung Electronics Co Ltd paid Apple Inc more than $548 million in December related to a jury verdict from 2012. It is seeking to pare back the $399 million of that amount that was awarded for infringing on the des

The other day I was reading an article about Zilla Parishad elections being campaigned on social media. As far as the smartphone’s penetration by embracing platforms like social media is concerned, people in rural India appear to be adapting to it rapidly. We also have handsets which understand voice based instructions being sold by some brands in north India.Mobile manufacturers really need to think about what more can rural consumers do with the mobile phone. Entertainment services

The burgeoning smartphones user base in India, as per a recent report by Counterpoint, has overtaken that of the US, crossing 220 million users by the end of 2015. The top spot is occupied by Samsung, followed by three Indian mobile manufacturing companies, Micromax, Intex and Lava, in that order. A report released earlier this month by International Data Corporation (IDC) bets on tier 2 and tier 3 cities to fuel the growth of the Indian smartphones market in the coming years. The report further

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In the world of Android, Stagefright security flaw is not a new thing. It has existed for years now and Android OEMs and Google have been actively patching it for quite sometime. Infact, Google promises monthly security updates with its Nexus line of devices which fixes Stagefright in its early stages – but not anymore.
Now security researchers at NorthBit have developed a Stagefright exploit, Metaphor, which com

US government and Apple will face off in court in a closely-watched case that could have wide-reaching implications on digital security and privacy
The US government and Apple will face off in court in a closely-watched case that could have wide-reaching implications on digital security and privacy.
The crucial hearing tomorrow before a federal judge in Southern California focuses on the battle between the tech giant and federal investigators who want help from Apple to unlock an iPhone linked

Apple has a busy week ahead with a prominent launch of smaller iPhone followed by judgement on its long standing battle wit the FBI (Source: Reuters)
As Apple Inc feuds with the US government over iPhone privacy protections, the tech giant is also grappling with internal conflicts over privacy that could pose challenges to its long-term product strategy.
Unlike Google, Amazon and Facebook, Apple is loathe to use customer data to deliver targeted advertising or personalized recommendations. Inde

Amazon has warned Kindle users with old models to upgrade the software by March 22.
Amazon has warned Kindle users with old models to upgrade the software by March 22. Users, who fail to update their devices will lose Internet connectivity and will not be able to download Kindle books from its store, it said in a post.
The Amazon post reads, “Customers using an outdated software version on Kindle e-readers require an important software update by March 22, 2016 in order to continue to down

Apple is kicking off a busy week: Today the giant tech company will host reporters and analysts at its Silicon Valley headquarters for a product launch event.
Apple is kicking off a busy week: Today the giant tech company will host reporters and analysts at its Silicon Valley headquarters for a product launch event. On Tuesday, its lawyers will square off with authorities in federal court over the FBI’s demand for help unlocking a San Bernardino killer’s encrypted iPhone.
The tech g

What if you could get high on your headphones? A new stress-busting music gadget is in town that stimulates nerves in the ear to trigger the release of feel-good hormones.
The device Nervana works by using electrical pulses, delivered via one of the headphones, to stimulate the vagus nerve in your left ear and the company claims it could help to “increase calm and reduce stress,” the Daily Mail reported.
The Florida-based firm behind the device recommends twice daily sessions of betw

Apple event: Like the iPhone 6S, the iPhone SE will be able to take pictures at 12 megapixels. By comparison, the iPhone 5S’s camera is limited to 8 megapixels. The iPhone SE will also be equipped with a longer-lasting battery than the iPhone 5S and have faster wireless connections. It will also work with Apple Pay, the company’s digital wallet. (Source: Apple) Apple event: CEO Tim Cook launched the smaller iPhone SE on Monday. The company says the smartphone is priced at $399. As f

Apple event LIVE: iPhone SE ‘launch’ likely today by CEO Tim Cook, according to reports; smartphone is aimed at emerging markets (EMs) especially India and China, the world’s biggest buyers of smartphones, as the company looks to reverse a decline in worldwide sales of the most important product in its portfolio – ‘iPhone SE’ is expected to be smaller and priced at a level that would make it affordable for Emerging Market buyers. Apple event LIVE: iPhone SE &

Apple event LIVE: Apple is kicking off a busy week; today the giant tech company will host reporters and analysts at its Silicon Valley headquarters for a product launch event – widely expected to be iPhone SE smartphone. On Tuesday, its lawyers will square off with authorities in federal court over the FBI’s demand for help unlocking a San Bernardino killer’s encrypted iPhone. Apple event LIVE: iPhone SE launch likely today by CEO Tim Cook, according to reports; smartphone is

Apple event: Like the iPhone 6S, the iPhone SE will be able to take pictures at 12 megapixels. By comparison, the iPhone 5S’s camera is limited to 8 megapixels. The iPhone SE will also be equipped with a longer-lasting battery than the iPhone 5S and have faster wireless connections. It will also work with Apple Pay, the company’s digital wallet. (Reuters) Apple event: CEO Tim Cook launched the smaller iPhone SE today. The company says the smartphone is priced at $399. As far as Indi

Fitastik, a health management solution company has launched its mobile application (app) to provide medical record keeping services to its users on their smartphones. Available for download free of cost, both on Android phones and Apple’s iPhone, Fitastik is a cloud-based secure platform that takes charge of entire health management by storage of medical records and other important health data in a digitized format. The user has to scan and upload the medical records, doctor consultations,

Taiwanese smartphone maker ASUS has created an online game for its ZenFone Zoom smartphone which allows participants to search for a mysterious character using the devices’ incredible 12X-magnification capability. Claimed to be “the world’s thinnest 3X optical-zoom smartphone”, ZenFone Zoom is priced in India on Flipkart and at ASUS exclusive stores at Rs 37,999.
“Zoom to Wanda” game is based on a character named Wanda who, armed with an adventurous spirit, in

The iPhone SE was the star attraction at Apple’s March 21 launch event at its 1, Infinite Loop headquarters in Cupertino, California. The rumors were more or less true and the iPhone SE came with a 4-inch screen, A9 processor and fingerprint scanner. There was also a 9.7-inch version of the iPad Pro expected to be announced along with new software and accessories for the Apple Watch.
READ: The iPhone SE actually costs Rs 39,000+
Apple initially announced that

The iPhone SE is expected to be the star attraction of Apple’s March 21 launch event at its 1, Infinite Loop headquarters in Cupertino, California. If rumours are to be believed, going small will be pretty much theme of the event with both the iPhone SE, a smaller 4-inch version of the Apple smartphone, and a 9.7-inch version of the iPad Pro expected to be announced along with new software and accessories for the Apple Watch.
Read: Apple’s 9.7-inch iPad Pro to start at $599 pri

The iPhone SE was the star attraction at Apple’s March 21 launch event at its 1, Infinite Loop headquarters in Cupertino, California. The rumors were more or less true and the iPhone SE came with a 4-inch screen, A9 processor and fingerprint scanner. There was also a 9.7-inch version of the iPad Pro expected to be announced along with new software and accessories for the Apple Watch.
READ: The iPhone SE actually costs Rs 39,000+
Apple initially announced that

The iPhone SE is expected to be the star attraction of Apple’s March 21 launch event at its 1, Infinite Loop headquarters in Cupertino, California. If rumours are to be believed, going small will be pretty much theme of the event with both the iPhone SE, a smaller 4-inch version of the Apple smartphone, and a 9.7-inch version of the iPad Pro expected to be announced along with new software and accessories for the Apple Watch.
Read: Apple’s 9.7-inch iPad Pro to start at $599 pric

Micro blogging website Twitter marks its 10th anniversary today. It’s time to look back at important milestones achieved and what the future may look like for the platform, which has been documenting the world in 140 characters.
According to the micro blogging website, it now has more than 300 million active users, far less when compared with Facebook’s 1.5 billion users making it more popular, faster, and the choice of more marketers.
“But when you look at it, you never quite

Twitter on Monday wrote a 140-character thank you note to its users as it celebrated its 10th anniversary.
With 320 million users including celebrities such as Harry Styles, Katy Perry and Justin Bieber on its platform, the micro-blogging site Twitter on Monday wrote a 140-character thank you note to its users as it celebrated its 10th anniversary.
Twitter users are creating 500 million tweets per day and 200 billion tweets every year.
“On March 21, ten years ago, it began with a single T

Gurgaon-based Baxi will roll out a new feature to help users book rides on the app without using Internet.
Gurgaon-based Baxi will roll out a new feature to help users book rides on the app without using Internet.
The bike-taxi hailing app, which offers services in Gurgaon and Faridabad, will make the feature available to its 30,000 users from next week.
“All customers that have an Android smartphone without a data connection can now use the new Baxi app. Customers can also use the app ev

InFocus has announced the launch of the cheapest Android Marshmallow smartphone – Bingo 10 – at Rs 4, 299.
InFocus has announced the launch of the cheapest Android Marshmallow smartphone – Bingo 10 – at Rs 4, 299. The company had recently unveiled Bingo 50, which also came with the latest Android 6.0 Marshmallow for Rs 7,499. The InFocus Bingo 10 is exclusively available on Snapdeal.
InFocus Bingo 10 is a dual-SIM smartphone and features a 4.5-inch display. The device ru

InFocus LED 50-inch TV starts at Rs 34,999 and here’s our review.
InFocus has been trying to make a place for itself in the Indian market with a range of offerings in the mobile space. We’ve seen it launch budget devices starting at Rs 5,999 going up to Rs 20,000 with high-end specs and looks as it competes in this burgeoning smartphone space.
Now, InFocus has introduced its range of LED TVs in India starting at Rs 9,999 going up all the way to Rs 69,999 for the 60-inch ve

Apple is kicking off a busy week: Today the giant tech company will host reporters and analysts at its Silicon Valley headquarters for a product launch event.
Apple is kicking off a busy week: Today the giant tech company will host reporters and analysts at its Silicon Valley headquarters for a product launch event. On Tuesday, its lawyers will square off with authorities in federal court over the FBI’s demand for help unlocking a San Bernardino killer’s encrypted iPhone.
The tech g

Apple’s upcoming product announcement today doesn’t seem to be stirring much passion. here is the reason why. (Source: AP)
It wouldn’t be an Apple event without some hoopla. But the company’s upcoming product announcement on Monday doesn’t seem to be stirring much passion.
Apple has invited tech reporters and analysts to its Silicon Valley headquarters, where CEO Tim Cook is expected to unveil some new additions to its current family of iPhone and iPad devices. So

The iPhone SE is expected to be the star attraction of Apple’s March 21 launch event at its 1, Infinite Loop headquarters in Cupertino, California. If rumours are to be believed, going small will be pretty much theme of the event with both the iPhone SE, a smaller 4-inch version of the Apple smartphone, and a 9.7-inch version the iPad Pro expected to be announced along with new software and accessories for the Apple Watch.
Read: Apple’s 9.7-inch iPad Pro to start at $599 price f

The Apple iPhone SE is expected to be the star attraction of Apple’s March 21 launch event at its 1, Infinite Loop headquarters in Cupertino, California today. (Source: IE) Apple iPhone SE event today: Apple is holding an event at the company’s Cupertino headquarters in California today at 10.30 pm IST where it is expected to launch its new 4-inch iPhone 5SE or iPhone SE, the new iPad Air, an update to the Apple Watch, iOS 9.3 and more.
New iPhone and iPad models likely to