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WhatsApp Update: New Features Introduced For Group Chats
16May By Lavina TolaniNo Comments
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WhatsApp Update: New Features Introduced For Group Chats

Messaging Service Platform, WhatsApp has rolled out a new group chat feature on Tuesday, that will enable better controls for administrators as well as regular group members. The very first change that will come into effect with the update is that now a WhatsApp group will give a brief description to help clarify the purpose and guidelines for the group chat. The description will pop up on the top whenever a new user will join in the group conversation. This will bring more clarity to the purpose, topics and guidelines for that particular group Post the new update, Users will be able to leave a group permanently to avoid being added back after they have left, informed Facebook-owned WhatsApp in a blog post. The Blog post read, Groups have been an important part of the WhatsApp...
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Google Makes Paid Storage Plans Cheaper with “Google One” Upgrade
15May By Lavina TolaniNo Comments
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Google Makes Paid Storage Plans Cheaper with “Google One” Upgrade

Just post its Annual Developer Conference I/O 2018, Google has come out with a new, low-cost storage plan called 'Google One' which is a revamped version of its Google Drive online storage subscription. The new Google One plan will start at 100GB for $1.99 which is the same price as Drive. However, under the new plan, an additional 200GB plan will be available for $2.99. Also, the current 1TB plan for $9.99 will also offer double space of up to 2TB. However, plans larger than 2TB will not be changed in terms of pricing. With more space, smarter options, access to experts and more, Google One is a simple plan for expanded storage with extra benefits to help you get more out of Google → https://t.co/65IdUJmn5Z pic.twitter.com/hJTXvvAWkZ — Google (@Google) May 14, 2018 Pavni Di...
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Coolpad takes Xiaomi to court over patent infringement
11May By Lavina TolaniNo Comments
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Coolpad takes Xiaomi to court over patent infringement

Coolpad has taken Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi to court over alleged patent infringement in the wake of times when Xiaomi has filed a US$10 billion IPO in Hong Kong. Coolpad has officially confirmed the news on Thursday saying that its subsidiary, Yulong Computer Communications Technology Co. Ltd has sued Xiaomi Communications Technology Co. Ltd. and the first branch of Xiaomi Co. Ltd. According to the reports, the company has asked a ban of 8 Xiaomi smartphones that include Xiaomi Mi Mix 2, Redmi Note 4X, Mi 6, Mi Max 2, Mi Note 3, Mi 5X, Redmi Note 5 and Redmi 5 Plus. The company has alleged that Xiomi has caused an infringement upon the invention patent listed as "Multi-mode mobile communication terminal and method for call recording." Surprisingly, this is not the first ...
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Redmi S2: Xiaomi’s Another Budget Smartphone Launched
11May By Lavina TolaniNo Comments
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Redmi S2: Xiaomi’s Another Budget Smartphone Launched

Chinese Smartphone Major, Xiaomi launched another flagship smartphone in its Redmi Series Redmi S2 for the Indian and Chinese market. The smartphone launched in China while the Indian launch still hasn't been officially announced but is surely expected to hit the Indian market in coming months. The Xiaomi Redmi S2 will be available in three RAM and Storage Options. The 2 GB variant and 16 GB internal storage is being expected to cost at CNY 1,000 which will roughly translate to Rs. 10,500. Going in by the company's recent trends, the phone might cost a little lower at Rs. 9,999 in India. On the other hand, the 3 GB variant with 32 GB storage is tentatively expected to cost Rs. 12,000. There is no information on the price of top-end 4 GB RAM and 64 GB storage version, but market analy...
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Google I/O 2018: Check out what’s new here!
9May By Lavina TolaniNo Comments
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Google I/O 2018: Check out what’s new here!

Google I/O 2018, one of the biggest technology event focused on developers has kicked off and is being conducted at Shoreline Amphitheatre in Mountain View, California. Fueling to the expectations, Google launched Android P beta version and all new Google News and also announced the integration of artificial intelligence tools in existing services such as Google Assistant. Here we bring in the top announcements made by Google on the first day of I/O 2018 developer conference. Gmail Gets Smarter Google has launched a maiden UI for Gmail which will now have a slew of AI-based features. There is a new feature called "Smart Compose" which will help to autocomplete emails before a user types and is an extension of "Smart Reply" that helps to bring auto responses. Learn how we’re support...
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This App from IIT Experts will keep your Stress at Bay!
7May By Lavina TolaniNo Comments
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This App from IIT Experts will keep your Stress at Bay!

Experts from India's premier institute IIT Kharagpur have come up with a free mobile application that will help users manage and counter stress. Dhyanadroid- the app has been derived from words "Dhyan" meaning meditation and "android" as it is designed for smartphone users. The app has been created with two variants and will be officially launched in the coming month on 10 June. Android users will be able to download it from Google play store while iPhone users will find it on AppStore for free. Say Goodbye to Depression with Dhyanadroid According to the developers, the app has been interactively designed to help users fight depression and gain a better emotional control. It works on two methodologies: Self Evaluation and Instructive Meditation. One can check their stress using the...
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Google Pay Debuts on Web, Reaches Desktop and iOS
4May By Lavina TolaniNo Comments
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Google Pay Debuts on Web, Reaches Desktop and iOS

Google Pay, the combined payments system launched by world's largest tech giant Google, is now being rolled out on the web for desktop and iOS devices. While it is already available on Chrome and Android, the new update will make it work for other browsers too such as Firefox and Safari. Google pay faces sharp competition from Apple Pay and Samsung Pay as its ace rivals. At the time of launch, Google had hinted the debut of the unified payment platform on all its product, including Chrome. But now several months after launch, Google is finally bringing "Buy with Google Pay" buttons to other desktop browsers and iOS as well. Google Pay Brings Platform Independence With the latest change, Google Pay will be expanding its scope. There is an added functionality that will sync card details...
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“Simple Reading”: An App to Lighten the World of Visually Impaired
4May By Lavina TolaniNo Comments
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“Simple Reading”: An App to Lighten the World of Visually Impaired

Standard Chartered Bank has joined hands with DAISY Consortium, a network of NGOs from 55 countries to launch a unique digital app "Simple Reading" to unlock digital reading for people who struggle with more complex touchscreen solutions. The cost-effective and flexible application which is an Indian-led initiative aims to facilitate convenient digital reading for visually impaired and low visioned people, informed Karun Bhatia, Head of Sustainability, SCB. "Simple Reading" is available as a free app that can be downloaded from Google play store and allows reading books from online library platforms such as Sugamya Pustakalya and Bookshare. After being downloaded on a smartphone, the print formats can also be converted to Braille and projected on electronic screens, also called “Pape...
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WhatsApp “Status” Feature Hits 450 Million Users, Beating Snapchat “Stories”
3May By Lavina TolaniNo Comments
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WhatsApp “Status” Feature Hits 450 Million Users, Beating Snapchat “Stories”

Facebook was blamed for replication when it had copied the Sanpachat's trademark "Stories" and rolled out "Status Feature" in February last year. But, today the tables have turned different as the messaging service platform, WhatsApp owned by Facebook has crossed 450 million daily active user base worldwide. Snapchat currently holds 191 million daily user base which is just one-third of what is acquired by WhatsApp. In addition, the leading messaging service provider has 1.5 billion users using the app making it be leading in numbers at the technology landscape. Even though the feature was introduced to beat the competition from Snapchat, it brought a great change in the way people began interacting with the app daily, turning it out to be an instant success. Snapchat which started o...
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Oppo Planning to Launch Sub Brand to Take Over Xiaomi in India
28Apr By Lavina TolaniNo Comments
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Oppo Planning to Launch Sub Brand to Take Over Xiaomi in India

Chinese Smartphone Manufacturer Oppo has begun assembling printed circuit boards (PCB's) at its maiden second plant in India and is also planning to launch a sub-brand aimed at taking over arch contender Xiaomi, which is currently the leading player in the Indian market. Just a few weeks ago this month, Xiaomi had announced its own new manufacturing facilities including a PCB assembly unit to be used for its new sub-brand which is tentatively expected to launch next month. And now, rival Oppo too has revealed its plan to set up 50 million phone production capacity plant and PCB assembly.   Levi Lee, Chief Product Officer at Oppo's new brand said, We have conducted a thorough research among online young consumers in last six months and have found that customers are more incli...
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The New Harry Potter Game Crosses 1 Million Downloads in 3 days!
28Apr By Lavina TolaniNo Comments
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The New Harry Potter Game Crosses 1 Million Downloads in 3 days!

While we all have grown up watching Harry Potter movies, the craze for same seems everlasting. Harry Potter is once again back in news but this time it has come in the form of a mobile game designed for Android and iOS. "Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery" is already in chartbusters and has crossed 1 million downloads at Google Play store in just 3 days of its release. The game has been developed by Jam City, Inc for Warner Brothers’ new Portkey label and is free to download, however, comes in a freemium version with some in-app purchases priced between Rs65 and Rs6,500. Set against a backdrop of Hogwarts before the time period mentioned in the first book, the game doesn't let players step in shoes of their favorite characters Harry, Hermione or Ron, which is actually a let down for fans. B...
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