Italy’s competition watchdog has launched an investigation into Apple, Google and Dropbox over their cloud storage services. The competition and market authority said Monday it has opened a total of six investigations into Apple iCloud, Google Drive and Dropbox’s online storage service in response to complaints about unfair commercial practices and violations of the country’s
Month: September 2020
Australia’s competition regulator on Tuesday said it would look into the use of and sharing of data by apps and the extent of competition between Apple’s and Google’s app stores. It will also look at whether more pricing transparency is needed in Australia’s mobile apps market. Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) is “interested in
The US Department of Defense said Friday it is sticking with its decision to award a $10 billion (roughly Rs. 73,480 crores) cloud computing contract to Microsoft, despite Amazon’s claims that President Donald Trump improperly influenced the process. After a second look at proposals for the “JEDI” cloud computing contract, the Pentagon concluded anew that Microsoft
Apple appears to be paring down Apple Watch Series 5 supply through its online store ahead of an expected successor release this fall. A large number of Apple Watch Series 5 configurations are currently listed as unavailable for delivery from Apple’s online storefront, suggesting the company is preparing to unveil a new model in the
Honor Hunter, the Huawei sub-brand’s first gaming laptop, is set to launch on September 16. The company officially confirmed the news on Weibo. The company also announced that it will launch two new smartwatches at an event on the date. Going by the promotional photo shared on the social media, it can be expected that
Poco X3 NFC has been launched globally as the brand’s latest entrant into its X-series of smartphones. It comes with impressive specifications like a quad rear camera setup, a display with slim bezels all around, and an octa-core processor. The Poco X3 comes in two RAM and storage configurations, and two colour options. It is
Apple may reveal the date of the iPhone 12 event sometime later this week, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman suggested through a tweet posted on Monday. The Cupertino giant is expected unveil the new Apple Watch and iPad models alongside the iPhone 12 series at this most likely virtual event. Apple normally follows a trend of launching
Personal accessories company Noise has launched the Noise Colorfit Nav smartwatch in India as its latest budget wearable. This smartwatch offers built-in GPS, an optical heart rate sensor, a colour touchscreen, and a few workout modes for keeping track of fitness. The new Colorfit Nav promises up to four days of battery life and is
Dirt 5 has been delayed — again — by three weeks. Instead of arriving in October 16, the next chapter of the Dirt racing franchise will now release November 6 on PC, PS4, and Xbox One. This is the second delay for Dirt 5, after being pushed a week, last time around. In all, Dirt
Realme C3, Realme C12, and Realme C15 are getting new software updates that bring the August 2020 Android security patch. The latest updates for the Realme C12 and Realme C15 also bring Dual-Mode Audio and Super nighttime standby features. However, the update for the Realme C3 additionally brings a smooth scrolling feature. Alongside the updates
Xiaomi Mi TV Horizon Edition is all set to launch in India today. The new smart TV is the first to launch in Xiaomi’s ‘Horizon Edition’ range that debuted in the country with the introduction of two laptops. The Mi TV Horizon Edition has been teased on multiple occasions in the run up to the
Facebook on Saturday blocked live broadcasts from a chronically ill bed-ridden man who appealed to French President Emmanuel Macron for a medically-assisted death and who wanted to show what he expects will be a painful end to his life after he announced that he was stopping all food and drink. Prostrate on his bed, Alain
Bharti Airtel has upgraded its Xstream Fiber broadband service with new plans starting at as low as Rs. 499 a month and all offers “unlimited” high-speed Internet access. The telco has also announced an Airtel Xstream Bundle under which it is providing the Xstream Android 4K TV Box with all its Xstream Fiber plans, along
WhatsApp’s latest iPhone beta release suggests that it is working on several improvements for iOS users. The social messaging giant is reportedly working on improving WhatsApp Payments for specific countries, and is also still working to improve Expiring Messages before the release. WhatsApp is also said to be looking to update its security notice once
Oppo F17 Pro is now available for purchase through Amazon and Flipkart after making its debut in India last week. The phone, as the name suggests, is the upgraded version of the Oppo F17. The Oppo F17 Pro offers features like an octa-core processor, a quad rear camera setup, and fast charging. The phone only
Acer Swift 5 and Acer Swift 3 have been refreshed with Intel’s just announced 11th-generation Core CPUs. The laptops earlier used to come with 10th-generation Intel Core CPUs and optional discreet graphics. Acer is seemingly not offering optional discreet graphics with latest versions. Additionally, Acer has unveiled the new Spin 7 that is billed as
Another leaker is casting doubts on the possibility of an imminent hardware release, with the expected Tuesday press release predicted to just contain details of when the fall “iPhone 12” launch event will take place. A number of rumors have pointed to Apple holding some form of event in September, with at least one leaker
Airtel is reportedly revising data benefits for all of its existing broadband subscribers. Earlier, Airtel had a fixed data cap on all of its broadband plans – Basic, Entertainment, Premium, and VIP. However, a fresh report suggests that the telco is now offering unlimited data benefits to all of its existing broadband subscribers. This comes
SoftBank Group is taking a direct role in managing its virus-hit hospitality startup Oyo’s operations in Latin America through a joint venture which will control all hotels in the region, the head of Oyo Brazil told Reuters in an interview on Friday. SoftBank, the biggest investor in Oyo, will use part of its $5 billion
Mi TV Horizon Edition is set to launch in India on September 7. Teasers have hinted at features like access to 5,000 apps, PatchWall user interface, and more. However, a new full-fledged leak suggests almost everything that is believed to be coming in the Mi TV Horizon Edition, ahead of its launch. The leak suggests
Instagram has launched a dedicated Reels tab for users in India that will replace the Explore tab after testing it in August. The latest change will make it easier for people to discover new Reels creators and their videos in the app. India is the first market to get the dedicated tab, and according to
Chinese gaming and social media group Tencent said on Thursday it takes the protection of user privacy and data seriously, in response to India’s banning of Chinese apps. The company said it would engage with Indian authorities to ensure the continued availability of its apps in India. India has banned another 118 mostly Chinese mobile
Czech World of Warcraft fans donned costumes on Saturday to bring the massively popular online game to life, pushing ahead with a scaled-back festival after the coronavirus pandemic postponed the annual event earlier this year. Dressed as shamans, elves and knights, the gaming fans took part in games and competitions in a forest in Kamyk
Apple said it was committed to freedom of information and expression in a document it has published on its humans rights policy, a move which follows increased pressure from shareholders. The US tech giant has come under fire for removing virtual network apps from its App store in China and at its February annual general
Samsung Galaxy S20 Fan Edition is said to be in the works, and leaks surrounding the handset have been aplenty. A new leak suggests the phone will unveiled towards the end of September or beginning of October. Key specifications and renders of the phone have also surfaced online ahead of this probable launch, leaving very
Qualcomm at IFA 2020 on Thursday announced Snapdragon 8cx Gen 2 5G compute platform based on ARM design as the successor to its Snapdragon 8cx. The new chipset arrives nearly two years after the debut of the last-generation Snapdragon offering meant for “always connected” laptops. It comes with an AI Engine and a series of
Even the simpler Wi-Fi numbering system doesn’t help explain the technology, speeds, and limitations all that well. This essential guide will explain all you need to know about the names and terminology of Wi-Fi networking. For most people, their knowledge of Wi-Fi extends about as far as entering the network password from their Internet provider’s
Nintendo said on Thursday it would re-release classic titles featuring popular character Mario for a limited time on its hit Nintendo Switch console to mark 35 years since the launch of landmark game Super Mario Bros. The release will help bolster the Switch console’s bare gaming pipeline ahead of the key year-end shopping season and
Realme unveiled two IoT products – Realme Smart Cam 360 and Realme Smart Bulb – at its IFA 2020 event. The Realme Smart Cam 360 comes with features like two-way voice talk, 128GB of storage, multiple privacy features, and automatic switch to infrared cam when the sun sets. The Realme Smart Bulb offers a wide
Marvel’s Avengers — out now on PC, PS4, and Xbox One — has arrived at the craziest of times. This is a cliché at this point, but 2020 has been weird, to say the least. In a normal year, we would have gotten the Scarlett Johansson-led Black Widow movie, and the first-ever Marvel Cinematic Universe