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WhatsApp launches 'View Once' that deletes photos, videos once seen
WhatsApp has rolled out a new feature called 'View Once, that deletes photos and videos from the chat after they have been opened, giving users even more control over their privacy.
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Samsung slips to 2nd spot in European smartphone market in Q2
Samsung Electronics dropped to second place in the European smartphone market in the second quarter, a report showed on Wednesday, as Xiaomi rose to the top spot
 "Samsung slips to 2nd spot in European smartphone market in Q2")
Amazon Alexa to provide info on Covid-19 testing centres, vaccines in India
Amazon Alexa can now help users in India with Covid-19-related information, including details of nearest testing centres and vaccination points as well as answer queries about inoculation
 "Amazon Alexa to provide info on Covid-19 testing centres, vaccines in India")
Mumbai tops APAC data centre capacity addition in Q1, says Report
The financial capital saw the highest addition of data centre capacity in the entire Asia Pacific region in the quarter ending March 2021, says an industry report
 "Mumbai tops APAC data centre capacity addition in Q1, says Report")
Xiaomi launches RedmiBook Pro, RedmiBook e-learning edition laptop in India
The RedmiBook Pro is priced at Rs 49,999 and the e-learning edition starts at Rs 41,999. Both the laptops go on sale from August 6 on Mi online store, Mi Home, and Flipkart
 "Xiaomi launches RedmiBook Pro, RedmiBook e-learning edition laptop in India")
Chinese hackers compromised 5 global telecom companies: Researchers
Hacking groups waged a campaign across Southeast Asia from 2017 to 2021, exploited security vulnerabilities.
 "Chinese hackers compromised 5 global telecom companies: Researchers")
Google says its new Pixel phones feature processor designed in-house
New component will be Google's first system-on-a-chip--technology that integrates the device's key elements.
 "Google says its new Pixel phones feature processor designed in-house")
Creator India's first web portals in 1990s aims to take his tech co public
Netcore Cloud today serves over 5,000 clients in 18 countries, delivering 12 bn emails and tracking 100 bn events a month for world's top marketers. It is now planning an IPO in 15-18 months
 "Creator India's first web portals in 1990s aims to take his tech co public")
Realme to start export of India-made smartphones to Nepal from Q3
Tech major Realme on Monday said it will begin exporting India-made smartphones to Nepal in the third quarter of 2021.
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Jack Dorsey-run fintech platform Square to acquire Afterpay for $29 billion
Financial payments services firm Square, run by Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey, has announced to acquire Australian company Afterpay for $29 billion in an all-stock deal
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China's Realme to export 'make in India' smartphones to Nepal from Q3 2021
Realme aims to be among the top 2 smartphone brands in the neighbouring country by 2022
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Twitter brings algorithmic bias bounty challenge with prizes up to $3,500
The winning teams will receive cash prizes via HackerOne
 "Twitter brings algorithmic bias bounty challenge with prizes up to $3,500")
Facebook developing AI, new ways to detect users under age 13
Facebook and Instagram weren't designed for people under the age of 13
 "Facebook developing AI, new ways to detect users under age 13")
Microsoft faces subpoena in Google's antitrust case in United States
Google is also facing a new multi-state antitrust lawsuit in the US that accuses the tech giant of abusing its market power to stifle competitors.
 "Microsoft faces subpoena in Google's antitrust case in United States")
Amazon hit with $886 million European Union data privacy fine
This is for for processing personal data in violation of the EU's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
 "Amazon hit with $886 million European Union data privacy fine")
Beijing doubles down on tech data and companies listed overseas
In a flurry of action Friday, authorities summoned the country's largest technology companies for a warning on data security, vowed tighter oversight of overseas share listings
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Smartphone maker Micromax unveils affordable phone, earbuds
Home-grown smartphone maker Micromax on Friday launched a new affordable smartphone called IN 2b in two storage variants.
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IT rules: Google purged over 1.1 million harmful content in India
Google removed 634,357 pieces of harmful content for May and 526,866 for June 2021 via its automated detection processes.
 "IT rules: Google purged over 1.1 million harmful content in India")
Apple says semiconductor shortage may impact iPhone production: Report
Tech giant Apple said that the global chip shortage could affect iPhone production and the company also forecasted slowing revenue growth
 "Apple says semiconductor shortage may impact iPhone production: Report")
Intel announces Xeon W-3300 processors for workstations: Details here
Intel has launched its newest generation Xeon W-3300 processors that is built for advanced workstation professionals.
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