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Apple to replace batteries of defective non-touch 13-inch MacBook Pros
Apple, however, will not extend the standard warranty coverage of the devices
 "Apple to replace batteries of defective non-touch 13-inch MacBook Pros")
Canon keen on developing AI-powered cameras to lure Indian millennials
Canon is bullish on the imaging technology being a carrier for the Internet of Things (IoT) industry
 "Canon keen on developing AI-powered cameras to lure Indian millennials")
Data privacy row: Google spent $5 mn on lobbying in Q1, Facebook $3.3 mn
Google, Facebook, Amazon being scrutinised over responsibility for online content, potential market dominance, competition for govt contracts
 "Data privacy row: Google spent $5 mn on lobbying in Q1, Facebook $3.3 mn")
Cambridge Analytica row: Europe working to make data privacy a human right
Mark Zuckerberg played dumb when Congress pressed him on privacy protections. But he should know better - the EU is already forcing his hand.
 "Cambridge Analytica row: Europe working to make data privacy a human right")
Indian Intelligence Services monitoring Russia's war on Telegram
The Russian experiment, if successful, could give new life to the Government of India's own efforts to place restrictions on encrypted communication technologies
 "Indian Intelligence Services monitoring Russia's war on Telegram")
Google to stop investing in Allo and focus on 'Chat' app to rival iMessage
The move is necessary, because Google is going all in on Rich Communication Services
 "Google to stop investing in Allo and focus on 'Chat' app to rival iMessage")
Vivo V9 Youth with AI-powered selfie camera launched in India at Rs 18,990
The device is for consumers who want a holistic and powerful smartphone experience at a competitive price, said Kenny Zeng, CMO Vivo India
 "Vivo V9 Youth with AI-powered selfie camera launched in India at Rs 18,990")
Huawei P20 Pro, P20 Lite launch set for April 24; to go on sale via Amazon
Amazon-exclusive Huawei P20 Pro and P20 Lite smartphones are to be launched in India on April 24. Here are details of the Huawei P20 Pro and P20 Lite specifications, features and price in India
 "Huawei P20 Pro, P20 Lite launch set for April 24; to go on sale via Amazon")
Motorola unveils Moto G6, G6 Plus and G6 Play: Know specs, features, price
Motorola has announced the Moto G6, G6 Plus and G6 Play smartphones. Though the devices in this Moto series share the design theme, each has different specifications, features and prices. Details here
 "Motorola unveils Moto G6, G6 Plus and G6 Play: Know specs, features, price")
Huawei P20-series India launch on Apr 24: Things to expect from the devices
The P20-series includes three phones, but the company is expected to launch in India only the flagship Huawei P20 Pro and its trimmed-down version the Huawei P20 Lite
Infocus Vision 3 Pro: A capable budget device with all-round performance
The first impressions suggests that the phone impress with all-round capabilities; ultra-wide modern screen, dual rear-cameras and powerful battery make the phone a strong player
 "Infocus Vision 3 Pro: A capable budget device with all-round performance")
Facebook gets first downgrade since January, shares fall as much as 1.7%
the cost of protecting against declines in Facebook shares are at the lowest level since February, before the Cambridge Analytica scandal roiled the stock in March
 "Facebook gets first downgrade since January, shares fall as much as 1.7%")
Chandrayaan-2 moon mission to cost Rs 8 bn; launch postponed to Oct-Nov
Another ISRO Mission, GSLV Mk III-D2, scheduled for June-July this year was also discussed during the meeting
 "Chandrayaan-2 moon mission to cost Rs 8 bn; launch postponed to Oct-Nov")
How firms are deploying AI to manage employee productivity, skilling
The role of AI spans coaching, performance, learning, engagement and career growth
 "How firms are deploying AI to manage employee productivity, skilling")
Xiaomi Redmi S2 with dual cameras being developed, to come to India: Report
Most of the phone's specs, such as HD+ screen, storage and RAM variants put it in line with the Redmi 5. However, the Snapdragon 625 SoC will give the Redmi S2 a huge boost in terms of performance
 "Xiaomi Redmi S2 with dual cameras being developed, to come to India: Report")
Huawei P20, P20 Pro India launch teased again on Twitter: Know everything
The Huawei P20 Pro features the world's first Leica-branded tri-camera module assisted by company's in-house AI-engine. The P20 sports dual rear cameras, similar to the its predecessor
OnePlus 6 water-resistant feature confirmed; CEO shares camera samples, too
The OnePlus 6 would bear an ingress protection (IP) rating, which would make it the first device from the stable of OnePlus to sport water resistance capabilities
 "OnePlus 6 water-resistant feature confirmed; CEO shares camera samples, too")
More than 3,000 apps on Google Play tracking children, says study
The researchers said that the study results are representative given that the apps that were examined show the most popular free ones on Google Play
 "More than 3,000 apps on Google Play tracking children, says study")
OnePlus 6 round-up: Here are the expected specs, features, price and more
OnePlus 6 is expected to launch sometime this month or early next month. While nothing has been made official, the phone is expected to feature a new glass design and come in multiple colours
 "OnePlus 6 round-up: Here are the expected specs, features, price and more")
People addicted to smartphones are more depressed, lonely, anxious: Study
The researchers noted that digital addiction is not our fault but a result of the tech industry's desire to increase corporate profits
 "People addicted to smartphones are more depressed, lonely, anxious: Study")
