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Does Instagram copy Snapchat? Insta CEO admits 'stories' similar to 'snaps'

Instagram has over 200 million people using 'Stories' daily - more than even Snapchat.

Snapchat records loss of $443 mn, adds only 7 mn users in Q2

Snap shares plunged 14% after the results

Instagram releases 'Archive' feature similar to Snapchat's Memories

Instagram hopes that "Archive" will stop people from deleting their photos

Your Instagram posts may hold clues to your mental health

Depressed participants were more likely to post photos containing a face and use fewer filters

Instagram will soon let users download all their images and videos

'Access Your Information' tab was also introduced by the app to provide users a secure way to access and manage their information

Facebook, Instagram users face outage

Many of the affected users took to twitter to post about the outage

New Instagram update allows you to go 'live' with a friend

The platform introduced live broadcast with a friend feature, which will help one share new updates through video in an authentic way

Google rolls out ambient mode to make your phone useful while it charges

The aim behind the ambient mode is to make your device use move from app-based to intent-based using Google Assistant

Amazon Alexa service will now be available for even low-powered IoT devices

Until now, manufacturers had to build devices with at least 100MB of RAM and ARM Cortex A-class processor

Oppo integrates Digilocker, other localised services into ColorOS 7

Digital Locker allows users to store documents like driving licence and Aadhaar card digitally

Honor unveils View 30-series smartphones with 5G network support: Know more

The HONOR View 30 series is the company's first smartphone to support both NSA (non-standalone) and SA (standalone) architectures simultaneously to ensure total access

Oppo unveils Android 10-based ColorOS 7 with integrated localised features

Oppo's new ColorOS 7 is faster and increases application response time by 30 per cent with multiple apps running in the background, according to the company

Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 review: Affordable smartphone with imperfect design, UI

Except for the cameras, the Redmi Note 8 does not seem to bring any major upgrade to the Redmi Note 7 and Redmi Note 7S

Global smartphone market falls 0.4% in Q3 due to weak demand: Gartner

Despite the decline, Huawei was the only one of the top-five global smartphone vendors to achieve double-digit growth in the sales in Q3, 2019

Coolpad Cool 5 review: Decent budget smartphone with not-so-good imaging

Business Standard took the Coolpad Cool 5 out for a spin to test how it fares on key parameters. Here are the findings:

Huawei launches 10.8-inch MatePad Pro to take on Apple iPad Pro

Huawei MatePad Pro starts at 3,299 yuan for 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. The 8GB and 256GB version costs 4,999 yuan and comes with a stylus and keyboard

Indians rely on online information while shopping in-stores: Google

In the pre-purchase phase, 55% urban offline shoppers turn to digital in the case of home decor or baby care and 62% in the case of men's apparel

Fossil Gen 5 review: Fascinating smartwatch that leaves you asking for more

Priced at Rs 22,995, the Fossil Carlyle HR (Gen 5) is one of the better options if you prefer looks to utility and performance

Apple making iPhone XR in India, expanding operations: Ravi Shankar Prasad

India's overall mobile as well as components exports are expected to cross $1.6 billion each in 2019-20,

Google Nest Mini with built-in voice assistant launched in India at Rs 4499

The Nest Mini has the same design as the original Mini, with soft rounded edges that blend in with the interior of homes