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Telegram, a popular messaging app, has been found in violation of US federal securities laws by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and has been fined a civil penalty of $18.5 million. The complaint was focused on their blockchain based Telegram Open Network (TON) and their cryptocurrency called “Grams”.
Food delivery platform Swiggy has launched its own digital wallet – ‘Swiggy money’, in an attempt to take on the likes of Paytm and Amazon Pay. This means, you no longer need to depend on other payment options hereafter to order from Swiggy. With this, Swiggy enables single-click checkout experience on its platform. Continue reading “Swiggy Money digital wallet powered by ICICI Bank launched”
Samsung has announced the launch of two new premium TV lineups, The Serif and the 2020 8K QLED TV. The Serif features a unique uni-body “I” shaped design, Quantum Dot Technology, Active Voice Amplifier (AVA) and more. The Samsung QLED 8K TVs feature Real 8K Resolution, 8K AI Upscaling, Quantum Processor 8K and more.
Continue reading “Samsung launches The Serif and 2020 QLED 8K TVs in India starting from Rs. 83900”
Amazon Prime Video is launching a new feature called “Watch Party” that enables co-viewing of Prime Video content for users in the US with a prime membership. Each Watch Party can support up to 100 participants at a time, with synchronised playback and the ability to chat with text and built-in emojis.
Continue reading “Amazon Prime Video gets “Watch Party” feature starting from the US”
In the latest development, Sony has announced that it will establish a research company “Sony Research India Private Limited (Sony Research India)” effective July 1st, 2020. As per the company, the research company consists of R&D Center India Bengaluru Laboratory and Mumbai Laboratory as part of Sony’s Global R&D centres. This was announced back in November last year. Continue reading “Sony Research India launched with R&D centers in Bengaluru and Mumbai”
Free listing of retail is an excellent way to connect consumers with more merchandise from businesses. Earlier, Google showed free listings in the Shopping Tab, but now will show them in the main Google Search results page, in a move to increase consumer interaction.
Continue reading “Google Search will now show free retail listings in the US”
Update: June 30, 2020 – Few hours after the announcement by the government, TikTok, Helo and more apps have been removed from the Google Play Store and Apple’s App Store. Today TikTok has released a statement that it continues to comply with all data privacy and security requirements under Indian law and has not shared any user data with any foreign government, including the Chinese Government. It has been invited to meet with concerned government stakeholders for an opportunity to respond and submit their clarifications. Continue reading “Indian Government bans 59 Chinese apps including TikTok, Shareit and UC Browser [Update: TikTok Responds]”
Realme just announced its C11 smartphone in the C series in Malaysia, as it had promised. It packs a 6.5-inch HD+ mini-drop display with 88.7% screen-to-body ratio, is powered by the latest MediaTek Helio G35 SoC, runs Android 10 with realme UI on top, features a 13-megapixel rear camera along with a 2-megapixel depth sensor and a 5-megapixel front camera. It also has nightscape mode. Continue reading “Realme C11 with 6.5-inch Mini drop display, Helio G35, 5000mAh battery announced”
MediaTek just announced Helio G25 and G35, the company’s latest budget SoCs in the gaming-focused G series. These feature MediaTek HyperEngine game technology for faster, smoother performance, enhanced power efficiency, and brilliant graphics, and always keep you connected and deliver the lowest latency gaming experience, says the company. Continue reading “MediaTek Helio G35 and Helio G25 Octa-Core SoCs with HyperEngine game technology announced”
After the Redmi 9 that was announced recently in Europe and China, Xiaomi has announced Redmi 9C and Redmi 9A smartphones in Malaysia, after recent rumours. These phones pack a 6.53-inch LCD Dot Drop notch screen and pack a 5000mAh battery. The Redmi 9C is the first smartphone to be powered by 2.3GHz Octa Core MediaTek Helio G35 processor and the Redmi 9A is powered by 2GHz Octa Core MediaTek Helio G25 processor. Continue reading “Redmi 9C with 6.53-inch display, Helio G35, triple rear cameras, 5000mAh battery and Redmi 9A with Helio G25 announced”
Xiaomi unveiled the latest iteration of its own proprietary Android skin MIUI, dubbed MIUI 12 Global at an event in Europe last month. MIUI 12 brings brand-new design Animations, and Dark Mode 2.0. It focuses on Privacy, Security, and Multitasking and shows all sensitive behaviors of an app. During MIUI 12 Global launch, the company promised to roll-out MIUI 12 Global Stable update for Mi 9, Mi 9T (Redmi K20 in India and China), and Mi 9T Pro (Redmi K20 in India and China) in June.
Continue reading “Mi 9, Mi 9T and Mi 9T Pro Start receiving MIUI 12 Global Stable Update”
Boult Audio, a high-end consumer audio electronics manufacturer, has announced the launch of their Tru5ive Pro wireless earphones in India. It has support for aptX, Bluetooth 5.0, high sensitive mic, IPX7 certification, ultra-low latency audio and more.
Continue reading “Boult Audio Tru5ive Pro wireless earbuds with aptX launched for Rs. 2999”
Xiaomi today confirmed that it will introduce new Mi TV Master series of OLED TVs in China on July 2nd. It will be an ultra high-end TV series with 120Hz refresh rate for the best gaming experience, brighter, richer colors and higher contrast and will also offer the best audio experience with Dolby Atmos. According to rumors it will be a 65-inch screen. Continue reading “Xiaomi to introduce Mi OLED TV Master Series with 65-inch 120Hz screen, Dolby Atmos on July 2”
Microsoft is giving up on its retail stores! In a huge development, Redmond giant has announced a strategic change in its retail operations, including closing Microsoft Store physical locations except for four locations. Continue reading “Microsoft to close its stores permanently”
A research note from Ming-Chi Kuo has revealed that Apple is working towards launching a 10.8-inch iPad by the end of 2020 and a 8.5-inch iPad Mini sometime in 2021. The iPad Mini will likely be updated with the newer A13 Bionic while the 10.8-inch iPad might be upgraded from its A10 Fushion Chip.
Continue reading “10.8-inch Apple iPad said to launch later this year; 8.5-inch iPad Mini in 2021”
