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Facebook the leader but Google apps hot favourites
Facebook is being used by 115 million people monthly
 "Facebook the leader but Google apps hot favourites")
Afterlife mystery solving
If ghosts do not scare you, become one to experience the adventures of the other world
 "Afterlife mystery solving")
Like N1, unlike N1 Mini
Oppo's N1 Mini smartphone is pricey considering the technical functions
 "Like N1, unlike N1 Mini")
Twitter best firm on culture and values: Report
US career website Glassdoor.com said Twitter ended up with an average score of 4.5 for culture and values on a scale of 1 to 5
 "Twitter best firm on culture and values: Report")
Spice Stellar 526 steals the show for game lovers
This phone is a joy ride for gamers as the HD resolution is excellent for graphics with vibrant colours
 "Spice Stellar 526 steals the show for game lovers")
India to see mobile internet user base at 480 million by 2017
Report suggests data consumption on mobile phones is expected to triple and consumers are seen buying five times as much content
 "India to see mobile internet user base at 480 million by 2017")
Google may allow kids under 13 to sign up for Gmail, YouTube
Google and Facebook currently do not offer their services to children under 13
 "Google may allow kids under 13 to sign up for Gmail, YouTube")
One in five mobile internet users making in-app purchases: Study
Study conducted by InMobi shows Indians prefer price points between Rs 71- 129 for making in-app purchases
 "One in five mobile internet users making in-app purchases: Study")
New FB messenger a hit, downloaded over 500 mn times
Facebook will move messages out of the main Facebook app as messaging with the new messenger is faster and more reliable
 "New FB messenger a hit, downloaded over 500 mn times")
UK firm New Call Telecom to invest $100 mn in India
Set to acquire controlling stakes in four companies
As telecom underperforms, investor fears over Reliance Jio unfounded, say analysts
Investors were unwilling to bet on the sector given the threat perception of an aggressive launch by Reliance Jio (R-Jio), the telecom venture of the cash rich Reliance Industries (RIL)
 "As telecom underperforms, investor fears over Reliance Jio unfounded, say analysts")
FB Messenger: Not 'appening enough?
Facebook's messaging service has now been shifted to a dedicated application. The author looks at why this move has got mixed reactions from users
 "FB Messenger: Not 'appening enough?")
GARMIN Vivofit: For a fitter lifestyle
The best thing about the band is it can be worn always
 "GARMIN Vivofit: For a fitter lifestyle")
Facebook adds 'Satire' tag to fun articles
If a user clicks through an Onion article and returns to their news feed, they will be auto tagged with 'Satire'
Maha ACB to upload photos of corrupt on upcoming FB page
The Facebook page will have pictures of accused, details of bribe amount, valuables and other documents recovered
 "Maha ACB to upload photos of corrupt on upcoming FB page")
Secure your house with the Zicom Video Door Phone
Don't know whether you should open your door to see who is standing outside? You can secure your house with the Zicom Video Door Phone
 "Secure your house with the Zicom Video Door Phone")
Facebook users not in awe of Messenger app
50,000 reviews rate the app 1-star; users criticise Facebook for forcing them to download separate app
 "Facebook users not in awe of Messenger app")
Zensar Technologies acquires Professional Access
US-based firm Professional Access is one of the largest Oracle ATG and Endeca partners in the world
 "Zensar Technologies acquires Professional Access")
Money goes social with Oxigen's new wallet
The product enables users to share money over social networks and messaging platforms like Facebook, WhatsApp, Google+ and Twitter
 "Money goes social with Oxigen's new wallet")
