Mobile

Apple facilitates nearly 3 pct spike in iPhone prices

New Delhi [India], Feb 5 (ANI): In the wake of a five percent increase in customs duty on mobile phones, tech giant Apple has reportedly facilitated an average three percent increase in the prices of iPhone variants, apart from the iPhone SE in India.

2018-02-05T13:26:14.127798+00:00 IST

Instagram introduces 'type mode' for stories

New Delhi [India], Feb 2 (ANI): Popular photo and video-sharing app Instagram announced its latest update, which permits users to post standalone texts as Insta Stories.

2018-02-02T08:32:51.703672+00:00 IST

OnePlus announces buyback program for its official e-store

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], Feb 2 (ANI-BusinessWire India): OnePlus, a global premium smartphone company, introduced its official 'BuyBack Program' on the e-store oneplusstore.in in partnership with Cashify, India's largest and most trusted platform for sale of used smartphones.

2018-02-02T06:06:27.257645+00:00 IST

Reliance Jio warns against 'fake' Jio Coin apps

Mumbai (Maharashtra)[India], January 31 (ANI): The Reliance Jio on Wednesday confirmed that it has not launched any Jio Coin app that are soliciting investments in cryptocurrencies from the people.

2018-01-31T17:29:43.880182+00:00 IST

Snapchat revamps Bitmoji for greater customization

New York [USA], Jan 31 (ANI): Image messaging and multimedia mobile app Snapchat announced an update on its Bitmoji function, which will allow greater customisation for its users.

2018-01-31T10:26:33.582815+00:00 IST

Apple faces flak over its 'What's a computer' ad

New Delhi [India], Jan 26 (ANI): Apple wanted to be more creative and portray computer as an extinct device, but its marketing strategy went wrong when its recent commercial, 'What's a computer?' faced flak from people, calling it as a 'dumb' and 'irritating' ad.

2018-01-25T21:54:08.933647+00:00 IST

Apple to introduce Business Chat to iMessage

New York [USA], Jan 25 (ANI): In a bid to take on WhatsApp Business, Apple has announced the rollout of its iMessage platform, which will allow consumers to chat directly with businesses on the messaging platform.

2018-01-25T07:56:16.983852+00:00 IST

Snapchat VP of Product Tom Conrad steps down

New York [USA], Jan 25 (ANI): Amid the rapid redesign being undertaken, Snapchat's Vice President - Product Tom Conrad has stepped down from his position, and will serve in his current role till March.

2018-01-25T07:56:16.966756+00:00 IST

iOS 11.3 to include toggle to disable processor throttling

New York [U.S.A.], Jan 24 (ANI): Technology giant Apple on Wednesday announced that the next update to iOS 11, version 11.3, will include a toggle to disable processor throttling and slowed performance in iPhones that contain older, chemically-aged batteries.

2018-01-24T18:13:26.994845+00:00 IST

Instagram brings GIF stickers to 'Insta Stories'

New Delhi [India], Jan 24 (ANI): In a bid to keep their user base engaged, Instagram announced that users can now include GIF stickers to their posts on the 'Stories' section of the app.

2018-01-24T10:40:32.892342+00:00 IST

'Nearly 40k customers affected by credit card data breach'

New York [USA], Jan 20 (ANI): Amid reports of an alleged credit card data breach, OnePlus revealed that nearly 40,000 customers have been affected by the same.

2018-01-20T09:48:52.282369+00:00 IST

iPhone slowdown: Tim Cook clarifies device issues

New York [USA], Jan 19 (ANI): Apple CEO Tim Cook on Friday said that Apple Inc did not have any ulterior motive iPhones with older batteries, claiming that all batteries age over time.

2018-01-19T13:17:07.898451+00:00 IST

WhatsApp rolls out business app for growth of small companies

New Delhi [India], Jan 19 (ANI): Makers of popular instant messaging app WhatsApp on Friday announced the official launch of WhatsApp Business, a free-to-download Android app for small businesses.

2018-01-19T08:56:31.617443+00:00 IST

WhatsApp Business rolled out in select markets

New York [USA], Jan 19 (ANI): Makers of popular instant messaging app WhatsApp announced the official launch of its new app for the business segment in select markets, including Indonesia, Italy, Mexico, the U.K. and the U.S., ahead of its planned worldwide rollout.

2018-01-18T20:18:23.572781+00:00 IST

Motorola expands its retail footprint, announces 50 Moto hubs in Delhi

New Delhi [India], Jan 18 (ANI): Motorola on Thursday announced the opening of 50 new Moto Hubs in New Delhi to further its retail presence.

2018-01-18T14:34:42.782502+00:00 IST

Hike unveils new way to bring billion people onto Data

New Delhi [India], Jan 17 (ANI): Messaging and social technology platform, Hike, on Wednesday announced the launch of a new product called 'Total, built by hike'.

2018-01-17T15:19:49.118346+00:00 IST

Honor lauches latest quad camera smartphone

New Delhi [India], Jan 17 (ANI): Smartphone e-brand under the Huawei Group, Honor on Wednesday released its latest quad camera smartphone, the Honor 9 Lite.

2018-01-17T11:15:13.590721+00:00 IST

Chkfake launches app to check fake currency notes worldwide

New Delhi [India], Jan 17 (ANI): Chkfake Brand Protection Solutions on Wednesday announced the launch of 'Chkfake'- a unique global platform which allows users to check authenticity of currency notes of any major currency globally.

2018-01-17T10:52:00.153499+00:00 IST

WeChat's 'Tips' function to return following patch up with Apple

New York [USA], Jan 17 (ANI): Tech giant Apple and Tencent, the parent company of instant messaging app WeChat have reportedly reached an agreement over the latter's built-in tipping feature.

2018-01-16T20:36:52.753825+00:00 IST

Digitek launches eco-friendly platinum smartphone cable series

New Delhi [India], Jan 16 (ANI): Market leader in photographic and smartphone accessories Digitek, on Tuesday announced the launch of its platinum smartphone cable series.

2018-01-16T13:42:07.928336+00:00 IST