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Google takes aim at rivals with 'smart' messaging app

The tech-gaint unveiled Allo in May at the same time as Google Duo, an app for video calls, which hit the market last month

Whatsapp to not retain user information after deletion of account

A bench of Delhi HC questioned WhatsApp whether user information will be retained by the platform after deletion of account

User info unavailable after account deletion: WhatsApp to HC

The bench will pass the order on September 23

Google launches new messaging app Google Allo

The app provides users to chat including making plans, finding information, and expressing yourself more easily

Google launches 'Allo' messaging app

It is available for both Android and iOS platforms, Allo will also mark the debut of Google Assistant in a preview edition

MacOS Sierra to bring virtual assistant Siri to Mac: Apple

Siri will come to Mac with features familiar on iPhone and iPad, along with capabilities designed specifically for use on a desktop

Google rolls out travel app

Google Trips lets users plan each day of their trip and help them manage travel reservations

Smartphone imports to miss estimates

Yearly sales target revised to 120 million, down from 135 million predicted earlier

Samsung phones reportedly catch fire in China

Samsung announced it would stop sales and recall 2.5 million Note 7 phones in 10 countries, but not in China

Samsung begins to replace Galaxy Note 7 in South Korea

The new Galaxy Note 7 has a green battery indicator that separates it from the earlier version

Samsung sued after Note 7 exploded in man's pocket in US

The lawsuit has asked for $15,000 in compensatory damages from Samsung

2 in 3 firms not ready to tackle IoT risks

Capgemini-HP report says businesses are finding it tough to balance innovation with cost, 48% fail to meet contrasting demands of handling multiple-test environments

Urban Ladder moves away from stand-alone play to be on Amazon

Shifts strategy from being a pure-play online furniture store to becoming a vendor on a marketplace

Ready, set, Assetto!

While Assetto Corsa still has miles to go before making it to the top, it does leave a mark with its authenticity and realism

Reliance Jio: Good for data and apps, calls still sketchy

The author tries out the new service and returns with mixed results

iPhone 7, 7 Plus debuts in Chinese market amid heavy demand

Most attractive parts of the new iPhone are the double lenses and the water-proof function, said one of the customer

One million Samsung smartphones in US recall

The company meanwhile announced replacements for the faulty phones would be available to US customers next week

R-Com-Aircel to raise $1 billion

The merger is likely to be consummated by the first half of 2017

Uber ties up with Maruti to add more drivers

Maruti Suzuki will assess and train 30,000 commercial drivers for Uber, over the next three years

Bigbasket expects operational break-even by Feb 2017

With a presence in 25 states, the online grocer is also looking at offering place-of-origin products to its clientele