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Use of same mobile phone by many can spread infection: Govt
It gives rise to bacterial pathogens
 "Use of same mobile phone by many can spread infection: Govt")
ZTE launches Blade A2 Plus Rs 11,999
With its 5,000 mAh battery, the device offers a talk time of nearly 22 hours
Samsung, Apple top global semiconductor buyers in 2016: Gartner study
Nine of the top 10 companies in 2015 remained in the top 10 in 2016
 "Samsung, Apple top global semiconductor buyers in 2016: Gartner study")
GST could lead to 25% price hike for smartphones
The demand for mobile handsets in the country has remained flat over the past four years
 "GST could lead to 25% price hike for smartphones")
Samsung may launch Android tablet at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona
After the Galaxy Note 7 fiasco, the company is being cautious with it devices
 "Samsung may launch Android tablet at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona")
Facebook loses $500 million Oculus virtual reality case on stolen tech
Gaming software firm ZeniMax in a lawsuit claimed the virtual reality technology was stolen
 "Facebook loses $500 million Oculus virtual reality case on stolen tech")
Apple topples Samsung as top global smartphone player in Q4: Report
Apple had a market share of 17.8%, while Samsung had 17.7% share in October-December 2016 quarter
 "Apple topples Samsung as top global smartphone player in Q4: Report")
Oppo launches A57 with 16MP front camera at Rs 14,990
The phone will be available in online stores from Feb 3 onwards
 "Oppo launches A57 with 16MP front camera at Rs 14,990")
A year after bug scare, Apple ditches tracking tool for iPhone, iPad
The bug was reportedly fixed in an iOS update later
 "A year after bug scare, Apple ditches tracking tool for iPhone, iPad")
How to protect your digital privacy in the era of public shaming
The good news is that there are some easy steps you can take to reduce the threat
 "How to protect your digital privacy in the era of public shaming")
Sony launches Cyber-shot HX350 camera with 50x zoom at Rs 28,990
The HX350 is loaded with a 20.4MP, high-resolution back-illuminated Exmor R CMOS sensor
 "Sony launches Cyber-shot HX350 camera with 50x zoom at Rs 28,990")
India to launch standby navigation satellite this year
The satellite will replace IRNSS-1A
 "India to launch standby navigation satellite this year")
Track your friends in real time on WhatsApp soon: Report
The 'Live Location Tracking' is disabled by default
 "Track your friends in real time on WhatsApp soon: Report")
Mobile wallets may soon have to insure customers' cash
Govt decided cyber labs be notified soon to help make IT-based evidence admissible in courts
 "Mobile wallets may soon have to insure customers' cash")
Vivo V5 Plus: Dual-selfie camera experience will floor you
The device packs a 3,160 mAh battery that lasted for almost 26 hours with medium to heavy usage
 "Vivo V5 Plus: Dual-selfie camera experience will floor you")
Now, new technology lets you control smartwatches with your breath!
The watch identifies breath patterns of each acoustic event and then assigns an action
 "Now, new technology lets you control smartwatches with your breath!")
Snap may publicly file for IPO late next week
The company aims to raise as much as $4 billion in its IPO
 "Snap may publicly file for IPO late next week")
Meet the 6th-graders from Bengaluru who've built a virtual voice assistant
Mrinal Jain and Shreyas Katuri recently participated in a hackathon organised by Indonesia's GO-JEK
 "Meet the 6th-graders from Bengaluru who've built a virtual voice assistant")
Google Play spend up 70%, India key contributor
Apps at prices as low as Rs 10 and prepaid cards were introduced by Google in India
 "Google Play spend up 70%, India key contributor")
Cryogenic Upper Stage for GSLV Mk III tested successfully
The first flight stage for 'GSLV MkIII-D1' mission is in an advanced stage of realisation