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Covid-19: Google testing new feature to enable sharing info of beds, oxygen

Google said it is testing a new feature in Maps that enables people to ask about and share local information on availability of beds and medical oxygen in select locations

Users not accepting privacy terms to face limited functionality: WhatsApp

WhatsApp will not delete any account for not accepting its new privacy update, but users not agreeing to the controversial terms after 'several weeks' will not be able to access their chat list

Clubhouse arrives on Android a year after launch on Apple's iOS platform

The popular invite-only audio chat app Clubhouse has finally arrived on Android after spending a year on the Apple iOS platform.

Facebook rules are internally inconsistent, says oversight board leader

Michael McConnell's comments follow panel's decision to leave in place a ban on Donald Trump for his posts surrounding the storming of the US Capitol.

Chromebooks, tablets lead global PC revival in first quarter of 2021

12 million Chromebooks were sold in the quarter

Despite shortage, global semiconductor market to hit $522B in 2021

This represents a 12.5 per cent year-over-year growth, according to the International Data Corporation (IDC).

Online speech shield under fire as Donald Trump's Facebook ban stays

The companies have provided a powerful megaphone for Trump, other world leaders and billions of users to air their grievances, even ones that are false or damaging

Accept privacy policy or lose functions in some weeks: WhatsApp

WhatsApp has said that its users will not immediately lose their accounts or face curtailed functionalities on the platform on May 15, but they will have to eventually go through limited functions

Over 128 mn iOS users affected by 'XcodeGhost' malware, says report

More than 128 million iOS users were allegedly affected by the XcodeGhost malware which first surfaced in 2015 - responsible for injecting malware into several iPhone and iPad apps

Nasa Mars helicopter heard humming through planet's thin Martian air

First came the amazing pictures, then the video. Now Nasa is sharing sounds of its little helicopter humming through the thin Martian air

India holds up wireless approvals for China-made devices, delaying launches

India has held up approvals for import of wifi modules from China for months, driving companies such as U.S. computer makers Dell and HP and China's Xiaomi, Lenovo, and others to delay product launch.

WhatsApp scraps May 15 deadline for accepting privacy policy terms

Will follow up with reminders to users who haven't accepted privacy policy terms over next several weeks, says Facebook-owned WhatsApp

Samsung to share more royalty-free technologies with smaller firms

Samsung Electronics will allow smaller local companies to use more of its royalty-free technologies as part of its efforts to attain shared growth, according to the industry ministry on Friday

Apple's app store chief fends off attacks in antitrust trial

Apple's top app store executive on Thursday faced an avalanche of documents unleashed by an Epic Games lawyer aiming to prove allegations that the iPhone maker has been gouging app makers

Google to give users more controls on how apps use their data sharing

Google has pre-announced an upcoming safety section in Google Play that will help people understand the data an app collects or shares

Vivo X60 Pro review: Not just a camera phone, it is an all-round smartphone

Priced at Rs 49,990 (12+256GB), the Vivo X60 Pro is a surprise package with something in store for everyone

Facebook takes down 9 fake networks from 6 countries for violating policy

Facebook has taken down nine networks from six countries in April targeting people with false and deceptive information

Delhi HC seeks CCI stand on FB, WhatsApp appeals against privacy policy

Delhi High Court sought response of CCI on the appeals of Facebook and WhatsApp against a single judge order dismissing their pleas against a probe ordered into messaging app's new privacy policy

Global TWS market to see 33% growth in 2021, Apple set to lead: Report

The global True Wireless Stereo Headset market is expected to grow 33% (year-over-year) in 2021, reaching 310 million units

Samsung develops chip packaging tech for high-performance applications

Samsung Electronics said it has developed an advanced chip packaging technology for high-performance applications as it eyes to expand its leadership in semiconductor solutions