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WhatsApp users need to switch on old phone to use app on new device

Instant messaging platform WhatsApp users may need to switch on their old phone to verify themselves for using the app on a new device, the company said on Thursday. In addition to this, the company will be rolling out two new features, including device verification to help prevent malware from taking over the WhatsApp account and sending out messages without the user's knowledge or permission. "If you need to switch your WhatsApp account to a new device we want to double-check that it's really you. From now on, we may ask you on your old device to verify that you want to take this step as an extra security check. This feature can help alert you to an unauthorised attempt to move your account to another device," WhatsApp said in a statement. The move provides an extra layer of security to WhatsApp users. WhatsApp said that it is concerned about malware that infects a mobile phone in much the same way a virus infects a computer. "Malware is used to advance account takeover (ATO) .

Vivo to invest Rs 1,100 cr to ramp up mfg capacity in Greater Noida

Smartphone maker vivo on Thursday said it will invest Rs 1,100 crore more by the end of 2023 to scale up its manufacturing capacity in the country, and that production in its upcoming unit at Greater Noida is expected to commence by early 2024. vivo India also said it is "on track" to export more than one million 'Made in India' smartphones in 2023, having sent its first 'made in India' smartphone shipment to Thailand and Saudi Arabia during 2022. As part of its Rs 7,500-crore proposed investment plan it had outlined, vivo is on its way to complete the first phase investment of Rs 3,500 crore by the end of 2023. "vivo India has already invested Rs 2,400 crore, and a further Rs 1,100 crore is expected to be invested by the end of 2023 to increase its manufacturing capacity and support the government's vision of making India a global export hub," the company said in a release. The company released the second edition of its India impact report, as it pledged its "unwavering commitment

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Most Indians still store financial passwords in smartphones, says report

According to the report, 24 per cent of the respondents shared that mobile phones have been their preferred choice whether as notes, in the contact list, in password app or another place in the device

Realme launches Narzo N55 smartphone with mini capsule screen: Details here

The Realme Narzo N55 smartphone is offered in 4GB RAM + 64GB storage and 6GB RAM + 128GB storage configurations at Rs 10,999 and 12,999

OnePlus 9 5G available at discounted price in India: Details here

Launched at Rs 49,999, the OnePlus 9 5G is available at a discounted price of Rs 37,999 on the OnePlus's official website

Vivo launches Vivo T2 5G series smartphone in India: Know specs, price

The Vivo T2 5G and Vivo T2x 5G smartphones will be available for purchase on Vivo online store and the e-commerce platform Flipkart

Three quit Samsung India's public policy team in a week, says Report

Binu George, who looked at corporate affairs and strategy, Surabhi Pant who worked on policy and public affairs, and Nikhil Kaura from the same team quit last week, two sources said

OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite goes on sale with introductory offers: Details here

The OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite 5G smartphone is available for purchase on Amazon India, OnePlus online portal, OnePlus stores, and select retail outlets

Foldable smartphones in Rs 60K-75K range to grow 5 times by 2026: Report

Foldables smartphones in the price range of Rs 60,000 to Rs 75,000 are expected to grow five times by 2026 in India, a new report said on Monday

Google Pixel 7A design leaked ahead of launch: Check details here

Pixel 7A seems identical to Pixel 7, having metal frame and camera bar with dual-camera system and LED flash on the back

Pixel smartphone users randomly getting free cash from Google: Report

The Pixel 7a and a new blue variant of the Pixel Buds A-Series are also expected to release alongside the foldable smartphone

Lava Blaze 2 smartphone with 6GB RAM, 128GB storage launched at Rs 8,999

The Lava Blaze 2 smartphone will be available on the e-commerce platform Amazon India from April 18

Samsung Galaxy A54 5G review: A mixed bag of several hits and some misses

The Samsung Galaxy A54 5G is packed to the brim with premium features, but it is on the expensive side of the price spectrum and may not be the best value smartphone in its category

India surpasses Rs 85,000 cr worth mobile phone exports in FY23: Data

Smartphone exports from India have doubled from a corresponding period from the last fiscal year, driven by production-linked incentive (PLI) schemes

Coming soon to a mall in Mumbai, Apple's first retail store in India

On Wednesday, the American technology giant unveiled the barricade of its first retail store at Jio World Drive Mall, Mumbai, ahead of the upcoming opening of Apple BKC

Apple's upcoming iPhone 17 Pro may feature under-display Face ID tech

This implementation is anticipated to last until 2027's 'Pro' iPhone models, which will also integrate the camera under the display for a true 'all-screen' experience

The one device: 50 years of the cellphone; here's how it has evolved

From brick-sized handsets used by stockbrokers, devices have become powerful computers sitting in our pockets

From fast food to autos, India's digitally connected users lure investors

With the cheapest mobile data rates in the world and the explosive growth of social media and personal entertainment, Indian consumers are going digital at a breakneck pace

77% of young Indians now spend the most on phones, apparels: Report

Indians aged between 18 and 34 now spend the most (77 per cent) on mobile phones and apparels and over 65 per cent of them use personal funds for such purchases, a report has shown