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Daydream headsets will work with a range of phone brands. Gartner analyst Brian Blau says he believes the Daydream-powered devices could prove to be a ”thorn in the side” of both Samsung and Oculus, which teamed up to make a similar VR headset , called Gear VR, late last year. Upcoming virtual-reality headsets based on Google’s new Daydream VR system could give more people a taste of VR and make better games and applications affordable.
But there are hurdles, including a need

Better graphics and the ability to run two apps side by side are coming to Google’s latest version of Android, dubbed N. But chances are good that this free software update announced Wednesday won’t arrive on your Android phone for some time – if ever. (If you’re an iPhone user, rest easy; none of this affects you.)
So far, just 7.5 percent of active Android users have last year’s version of Android, called Marshmallow. About a quarter are still on versions from 201

Smartron t-book has a design that is very similar to Microsoft Surface Pro 4 with a retractable hinge
Smartron is the newest kid on the block, trying to make best of the idea of Make In India and Make for India. But a company like Smartron is a rarity in India, for it is a hardware startup. However, to get a bit of a boost, it has roped in none other than Sachin Tendulkar, who has also picked up a small stake in the company.
Smartron t-book
Smartron t-book is the first device from the startup a

Google accorded the right for its European extensions — google.fr and google.de for example — but not for google.com. (Reuters) Google said today it feared for free speech if France succeeded in forcing it to apply the right to have information about a person removed from its search engines not just in France, but worldwide.
Lodging an appeal against a 100,000-euro (USD 112,000) fine imposed by a French regulator, Google argued that French authorities should not have the right to de

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Smartron t.phone comes with 4GB RAM and is powered by Snapdragon 810 SoC (Source: Smartron)
Smartron has announced the launch of its first smartphone, named t.phone in India. The Smartron t.phone is priced at Rs 22,999 and will be available exclusively on Gadgets360.
Smartron t.phone is an Android smartphone powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 SoC coupled with 4GB RAM and 64GB storage. The t.phone features a 5.5-inch full HD AMOLED display with a pixel density of 401ppi.
Smartron t.phone’s

Smartron t.phone comes with 4GB RAM and is powered by Snapdragon 810 SoC (Source: Smartron)
Smartron has announced the launch of its first smartphone, named t.phone in India. The Smartron t.phone is priced at Rs 22,999 and will be available exclusively on Gadgets360.
Smartron t.phone is an Android smartphone powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 SoC coupled with 4GB RAM and 64GB storage. The t.phone features a 5.5-inch full HD AMOLED display with a pixel density of 401ppi.
Smartron t.phone’s

Sachin Tendulkar and IT Minister of Telangana K T Rama Rao (C) at the launch of Smartron products in Hyderabad on Thursday. PTI Technology company Smartron, backed by cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar, today launched its tphone smartphone at a price of Rs 22,999. The phone was unveiled here in the presence of Tendulkar, who is Smartron’s strategic shareholder and brand ambassador, and Telangana’s Minister for Information Technology K T Rama Rao.
“Today, we are witnessing an Indian

Google Allo and Duo are two messaging apps announced at I/O 2016 and here’s what they will offer to users.
Google Allo and Duo are two new messaging apps announced at the I/O 2016 conference. For many, the big question with this news is why; why give us two new messaging apps Google?
We already have Gchat–sorry Hangouts–but let’s face the popularity of Hangouts has been eclipsed by WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger, Snapchat and other players. Some of us might still use Hangou

Google Allo and Duo are two messaging apps announced at I/O 2016 and here’s what they will offer to users.
Google Allo and Duo are two new messaging apps announced at the I/O 2016 conference. For many, the big question is why; why give us two new messaging apps, Google?
We already have Gchat–sorry Hangouts–but let’s face it, the popularity of Hangouts has been eclipsed by WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger, Snapchat and other players. Some of us might still use Hangouts out of

 
Global sales of smartphones totaled 349 million units in the first quarter of 2016, up 3.9 per cent over the year-ago period, driven by demand for low-cost and 4G-enabled handsets, research firm Gartner said.
Smartphone sales represented 78 per cent of total mobile phone sales in the first quarter of 2016, it said in a report.
“Smartphone sales were driven by demand for low-cost smartphones in emerging markets and for affordable 4G smartphones, led by 4G connectivity promotion plans

Xolo XO6O ensures protection from overcurrent, overcharge protection and under voltage along with load detection, current detection and power detection features.
Xolo has launched its X060 power bank in the Indian tech accessories market. The power bank is slim at just 7.9mm and comes with 6000mAh capacity. The device has been priced at Rs 999 and is exclusively available on Amazon.
Xolo X060 power bank features metallic finish and anti-slip exterior. The external look

TRAI has floated a new paper on Net neutrality and the issue of free data in India.
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has floated a new consultation paper on Net Neutrality looking at the issue of ‘Free Data’. The paper asks whether free data can be provided to users without violating its previous order that banned discriminatory pricing for some content and websites.
The paper asks whether there are such models to provide free data to users, like zero-rating (th

Smartron t.phone comes with 4GB RAM and is powered by Snapdragon 810 SoC (Source: Smartron)
Smartron has announced the launch of its first smartphone, named t.phone in India. The Smartron t.phone is priced at Rs 22,999 and will be available exclusively on Gadgets360.
Smartron t.phone is an Android smartphone powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 SoC coupled with 4GB RAM and 64GB storage. The t.phone features a 5.5-inch full HD AMOLED display with a pixel density of 401ppi.
Smartron t.phone’s

Smartron t-book has a design that is very similar to Microsoft Surface Pro 4 with a retractable hinge
Smartron is the newest kid on the block, trying to make best of the idea of Make In India and Make for India. But a company like Smartron is a rarity in India, for it is a hardware startup. However, to get a bit of a boost, it has roped in none other than Sachin Tendulkar, who has also picked up a small stake in the company.
Smartron t-book
Smartron t-book is the first device from the startup a

Smartphone sales accounted for 78 per cent of total mobile phone sales. Samsung leads the market with 23 per cent share
Global smartphone sales totaled 349 million units in the first quarter of 2016, which is a 3.9 per cent growth over same period in 2015. According to Garter, the smartphone sales accounted for 78 per cent of total mobile phone sales.
Gartner says smartphone sales were driven by demand for low-cost smartphones in the emerging markers. Gartner also attributes the sales to 4G con

Netflix’s new Fast.com tool to test Internet speeds.
Netflix, one of the world’s leading video-streaming services, has launched a new tool called Fast.com which will check internet speeds for users across the world.
Fast.com is a simple-to-use website to help users discover how fast their Internet connection is, whether on mobile or broadband. The service is ad-free with a streamlined design that is quick and easy to understand, says Netflix.
Netflix says that when a user is experie

Google Allo and Duo are two messaging apps announced at I/O 2016 and here’s what they will offer to users.
Google Allo and Duo are two new messaging apps announced at the I/O 2016 conference. For many, the big question with this news is why; why give us two new messaging apps Google?
We already have Gchat–sorry Hangouts–but let’s face the popularity of Hangouts has been eclipsed by WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger, Snapchat and other players. Some of us might still use Hangou

Android N promises new productivity and security features. The update will be available later this year
Google announced new beta release 3 of Android N at its annual developer conference I/O 2016. Google had made Android N available to developers early in March this year.
Android N brings several new features to world’s most used mobile operating system. The most primary changes are in performance, security and productivity. With Android N, Google has added support for new Vulcan API whi

“4G network is beginning to come in now. I think it’s exactly the right time to be here,” Cook said. (Reuters) On his maiden visit to India, Apple Inc Chief Executive Tim Cook today said it was “exactly the right time” to be in the country and the US firm presence will be for “hundreds” of years.
With telecom firms rolling out 4G high speed Internet services, Apple, which is seeing declining sales elsewhere in the world, is betting big on India as a gro

Panasonic India has launched 2GB and 3GB RAM variants of its successful 4G LTE smartphone Panasonic Eluga I2 with improved camera optics which beats the previous model (1GB RAM, 8GB internal memory, 2-MP front camera) in specifications by miles.
The new variants now have 16GB internal memory which is double of what was offered in previous model of I2 and are expandable up to 32GB via micro-SD card.
Panasonic Eluga I2 with 2GB RAM is priced at Rs 7,990 and 3GB variant at Rs 8,990. Eluga I2 was la

We have complementary skills, technologies and capabilities,” Technip Chairman and Chief Executive Thierry Pilenko said. “Together, TechnipFMC can add more value across Subsea, Surface and Onshore/Offshore, enabling us to accelerate our growth. (Reuters) France’s Technip announced an all-stock merger with U.S. rival FMC Technologies to create an oil services group with combined revenue of $20 billion.
The transaction is expected to deliver annual pretax savings of at least $40

Google IO top announcements: Assistant to VR to new apps. In this photo , Google CEO Sundar Pichai during his keynote address. (Source: Reuters)
Google I/O 2016, the annual developer conference where the search giant showcases its next-gen technology, has started. The keynote address took place a few hours ago with Google announcing new products like the Google Assistant, Google Home speaker, new apps for chatting, video.
Here’s a quick look at the top announcements from Google I

Google IO top announcements: Assistant to VR to new apps. In this photo , Google CEO Sundar Pichai during his keynote address. (Source: Reuters)
Google I/O 2016, the annual developer conference where the search giant showcases its next-gen technology, has started. The keynote address took place a few hours ago with Google announcing new products like the Google Assistant, Google Home speaker, new apps for chatting, video.
Here’s a quick look at the top announcements from Google I

Apple has opened up new Development Centre for Maps in Hyderabad. In this photo, Apple CEO Tim Cook in Mumbai. (Source: Express Photo by Nirmal Harindran)
Apple today announced the opening of a new office in Hyderabad that will focus on development of its Maps product. This investment will accelerate Maps development and create up to 4,000 jobs, says the company.
“Apple is focused on making the best products and services in the world and we are thrilled to open this new office in Hyderaba

Apple has opened up new Development Centre for Maps in Hyderabad. In this photo, Apple CEO Tim Cook in Mumbai. (Source: Express Photo by Nirmal Harindran)
Apple today announced the opening of a new office in Hyderabad that will focus on development of its Maps product. This investment will accelerate Maps development and create up to 4,000 jobs, says the company.
“Apple is focused on making the best products and services in the world and we are thrilled to open this new office in Hyderaba

Google’s Clay Bavor details company’s Daydream VR vision at I/O 2016 (Source: Reuters)
Upcoming virtual-reality headsets based on Google’s new Daydream VR system won’t be as sophisticated as Facebook’s Oculus Rift.
But they could give more people a taste of VR and make better games and applications affordable.
On Wednesday, Google said it will develop a range of VR headsets that promise to be more comfortable and durable than its ultra-cheap Cardboard headset. Goog

Google IO top announcements: Assistant to VR to new apps. In this photo , Google CEO Sundar Pichai during his keynote address. (Source: Reuters)
Google I/O 2016, the annual developer conference where the search giant showcases its next-gen technology, has started. The keynote address took place a few hours ago with Google announcing new products like the Google Assistant, Google Home speaker, new apps for chatting, video.
Here’s a quick look at the top announcements from Google I

Google Allo and Duo are two messaging apps announced at I/O 2016 and here’s what they will offer to users.
Google Allo and Duo are two new messaging apps announced at the I/O 2016 conference. For many, the big question with this news is why; why give us two new messaging apps Google?
We already have Gchat–sorry Hangouts–but let’s face the popularity of Hangouts has been eclipsed by WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger, Snapchat and other players. Some of us might still use Hangou

Apple has opened up new Development Centre for Maps in Hyderabad. In this photo, Apple CEO Tim Cook in Mumbai. (Source: Express Photo by Nirmal Harindran)
Apple today announced the opening of a new office in Hyderabad that will focus on development of its Maps product. This investment will accelerate Maps development and create up to 4,000 jobs, says the company.
“Apple is focused on making the best products and services in the world and we are thrilled to open this new office in Hyderaba

Android N promises new productivity and security features. The update will be available later this year
Google announced new beta release 3 of Android N at its annual developer conference I/O 2016. Google had made Android N available to developers early in March this year.
Android N brings several new features to world’s most used mobile operating system. The most primary changes are in performance, security and productivity. With Android N, Google has added support for new Vulcan API whi

Google I/0 2016: Google CEO Sundar Pichai addressing the opening keynote at the annual developer conference. (Source: AP)
Google I/O 2016, for me, had only one key takeaway — the search giant has turned vulnerable and is conceding to industry demands. Google I/O 2016’s keynote, which lasted for exactly two hours, had very little to get excited about, because frankly there was nothing new on offer.
Google I/O 2016 was definitely the most boring one in recent times, and CEO Sundar Pich

Google I/O 2016: Details regarding the availability of Mi Box in the US and other market will be released soon, said a Xiaomi release.
Xiaomi, which has been itching to enter the US market, may finally get a foot in the door with the Mi Box, its new 4K set-top box powered by Android TV.
Along with the availability of the Mi Box in the US, Google VP Clay Bavor announced at the annual Google I/O conference keynote that Xiaomi will be one of Google’s first Android partners to commit to making

Google I/0 2016: Google CEO Sundar Pichai addressing the opening keynote at the annual developer conference. (Source: AP)
Google I/O 2016, for me, had only one key takeaway — the search giant has turned vulnerable and is conceding to industry demands. Google I/O 2016’s keynote, which lasted for exactly two hours, had very little to get excited about, because frankly there was nothing new on offer.
Google I/O 2016 was definitely the most boring one in recent times, and CEO Sundar Pich

Apple has opened up new Development Centre for Maps in Hyderabad. In this photo, Apple CEO Tim Cook in Mumbai. (Source: Express Photo by Nirmal Harindran)
Apple today announced the opening of a new office in Hyderabad that will focus on development of its Maps product. This investment will accelerate Maps development and create up to 4,000 jobs, says the company.
“Apple is focused on making the best products and services in the world and we are thrilled to open this new office in Hyderaba

Apple CEO Tim Cook in India: The Californian tech giant on Thursday announced the opening of a new office in Hyderbabad that will focus on development of Maps for its products including iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple Watch. This investment will accelerate Maps development and create up to 4,000 jobs. (Photo: Reuters) Apple Inc on Thursday announced the opening of a new office in Hyderbabad that will focus on development of Maps for its products including iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple Watch. Thi

India has one of the world’s fastest growing smartphone markets but it is dominated by Android phones. (Reuters) Apple CEO Tim Cook on Thursday inaugurated a facility in Hyderabad that would focus on development of maps for its products. The California-based technology giant, which manufactures popular gadgets iPhone and iPad, had taken about 1.5 lakh sq ft area on lease in a building owned by real estate giant Tishman Speyer at Nanakramguda here.
On Wednesday, Apple announced that it wou