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Budget 2021: Phones may get costlier as govt raises custom duty on parts

Government on Monday announced an increase in custom duty for up to 10 per cent on mobile chargers and some sub-parts of phones

Realme retains 7th spot in global smartphone market in Q4 2020

Realme on Monday announced that it has scored the seventh position in the global smartphone market.

As Google eyes Australia exit, Microsoft looks to make inroads with Bing

Australia has introduced laws that would force Google and Facebook Inc to negotiate payments to domestic media outlets whose content links drive traffic to their platforms

Apple leads global tablet market in 2020; followed closely by Samsung

Apple shipped 57.6 million iPads in 2020, garnering top spot with 30.6 per cent tablet market share globally, according to a new report.

5G roll out 'soon' in India, mass adoption could still be years away

With talks of timely 5G roll out in India resurfacing, there are hopes that the fifth-generation cellular technology could be a reality in the second half of the year

China's tech corporation Xiaomi sues US over investment ban: Details here

Chinese conglomerate Xiaomi on Sunday said that it has filed a lawsuit against the US Defense and Treasury departments, seeking reversal of a decision to block US investments

Legacy insurers can't go digital overnight, says Oracle's Prasad Rai

Insurers will also need to introspect and bring about changes internally, according to PRASAD RAI, vice-president, Global Strategic Clients Group at Oracle, who spoke to Raghu Mohan

Xiaomi working on smart glass with detection, therapeutic properties

Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi has reportedly patented a smart glass that can integrate detection and treatment

Samsung confirms it is working on rollable and slidable displays

South Korean tech giant Samsung has confirmed that it is working on rollable and slidable screens

Apple iPhone 13 may come with optical in-display fingerprint sensor

Apple is reportedly planning to launch iPhone 13 lineup next year and now a new report has claimed that the upcoming series may come with an optical in-display fingerprint sensor

WhatsApp expands Status messaging to UK, US to reassure users about privacy

WhatsApp has now expanded its 'commitment to your privacy' message to the users in the US and UK as well.

Parliament to consider bills to ban private cryptocurrencies, set up DFI

The Bill will prohibit all private cryptocurrencies in India, but will allow for certain exceptions to promote the underlying technology of cryptocurrency, and its uses

WhatsApp users reconsidering its use; Telegram is top alternative: Study

Most users of WhatsApp are reconsidering usage of the instant mobile messaging app, a study said

Skullcandy Jib True review: Inexpensive wireless earbuds good for daily use

Priced at Rs 2,999, the Skullcandy Jib True is a go-to wireless earbuds for those looking for one in budget segment

Samsung Galaxy S21 series, Galaxy Buds Pro goes on sale in India

Samsung on Friday announced that the sale of its latest flagship -- Galaxy S21 Series and Galaxy Buds Pro has started in India

Apple puts new security system for iMessages in iOS 14 update

Apple has added a new security system in iOS with the new update to protect iPhone and iPad users against cyber attacks via iMessages.

Google camera update allows to disable 'Auto Night Sight' in Pixel phones

Google has updated its camera app that permanently turns off the Auto Night Sight feature on devices that automatically enable the low-light photography mode.

YouTube testing new feature to share short clips from videos, live streams

YouTube is rolling out a new feature that would allow users to capture and share moments from videos and live streams.

Global PC market grows 35% to 143.7 mn units in Q4, Lenovo leads: Report

The global PC market including tablets ended 2020 on a high as shipments grew 35% year-on-year to reach 143.7 million units in Q4 of 2020, with Lenovo leading the market in Q4 and for the full year

Xiaomi may launch a smartphone with 200W fast charging: Report

Xiaomi is reportedly working on a new smartphone with 200W fast charging technology.