Technology, Mobiles tabs, 5th Nov 2018, News & Stories from India

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Technology Mobiles & Tabs 05 Nov 2018

Technology, Mobiles tabs, 05 Nov 2018

At its iPhone launch event in September, Apple introduced the lower-cost iPhone XR, made of Aluminium, along with two other models, the XS and XS Max.

Apple cancels production boost for iPhone XR: Nikkei

Apple had also asked smaller iPhone assembler Wistron to stand by for rush orders.

05 Nov 2018 9:32 PM

The move marks Tencent’s latest attempt to meet the Chinese government’s call for tighter controls to combat gaming addiction.

Tencent to expand underage ID check to all games

It includes a “healthy gaming” system that includes time limits on daily play and can perform facial recognition-aided ID checks.

05 Nov 2018 9:26 PM

Taking to Twitter, Rahul Gandhi alleged the motive of the crop scheme is to fill the accounts of 'suit-boot friends' with thousands of crores of rupees. (Photo: File | @INCIndia twitter)

'PM Modi looting farmers in name of crop insurance’: Rahul Gandhi

Rahul Gandhi alleged 'chowkidaar' has made his intentions clear that 'he will steal from others to fill the coffers of his friends'.

05 Nov 2018 9:15 PM

Samsung bends its logo like never before

The foldable Galaxy smartphone is expected to be made public at the upcoming Samsung Developer Conference.

05 Nov 2018 9:10 PM

Sabarimala virtually turned into a fortress with hundreds of police personnel, including armed commandos, dotting the place where surveillance cameras and mobile phone jammers were installed. (Photo: File)

30-year-old woman seeks protection to enter Sabarimala temple as door opens

The woman, Anju, identified herself as a native of Cherthala in Alappuzha district.

05 Nov 2018 8:55 PM

Rest of the Zenfone 6’s design seems to be pretty inspired by the OnePlus 6.

Is this how ASUS will fix the notch?

Leaked prototypes of the Zenfone 6 have shown an offset placement for the notch.

05 Nov 2018 8:44 PM

The US on Monday imposed 'the toughest ever' sanctions on a defiant Iran aimed at altering the Iranian regime's 'behaviour'. (Representational Image | AP)

India, China among 8 countries exempted from US sanctions on Iran oil

Italy, Greece, South Korea, Taiwan and Turkey also figure in the list released by Mike Pompeo.

05 Nov 2018 7:52 PM

BJP Kerala unit chief P S Sreedharan Pillai, an advocate practicing in the Kerala High Court, said the priest had called him seeking a legal clarification, which he had given. (Photo: ANI)

'Sabarimala priest asked me before barring women’: BJP leader

'Sabarimala issue is a golden opportunity for us,' Kerala BJP chief P S Sreedharan Pillai had told party workers.

05 Nov 2018 7:20 PM

The Congress worked to erase Patel's legacy and the BJP is proud that the biggest statue in his memory was built under the Modi government, Prasad said. (Photo: ANI)

Chidambaram 'mocking' Ram temple initiative, Sardar Patel statue, says BJP

Ravi Shankar Prasad said Chidambaram is mocking Ram temple initiative and Statue of Unity and asked him to not 'play with sentiments'.

05 Nov 2018 7:05 PM

A government spokesman said it was keeping track of an event but that it could not comment further. (Representational image | AP)

81 people, mostly children, kidnapped from Cameroon school: Officials

No one immediately claimed responsibility for the abduction in the region where separatists are fighting to form a breakaway state.

05 Nov 2018 6:53 PM

Arvind Kejriwal had opposed the complaint on the grounds that it has been filed by Pawan Khera and not by Sheila Dikshit herself. (Photo: File | PTI)

Kejriwal acquitted in defamation case by Sheila Dikshit's former aide

Khera had alleged Kejriwal used defamatory' accusations against Dikshit, which also harmed his reputation since he was associated with her.

05 Nov 2018 6:33 PM

'Sanctions from the United States will be reimposed at midnight tonight,' Pompeo told CBS's 'Face the Nation.' (Photo: File | AP)

'Watch what we do': Mike Pompeo on India, China’s oil purchases from Iran

US is reimposing punitive measures targeting Iranian oil and financial sectors in sanctions against Iran.

05 Nov 2018 6:22 PM

Sterlite Tech was associated with BharatNet in phase I, and will now partner with Maharashtra for BharatNet phase II.

Sterlite Tech wins MahaNet citizen network project in Maharashtra

Sterlite Tech will enable smart connectivity to more than 4,000 gram panchayats in the Vidarbha region.

05 Nov 2018 6:20 PM

This is nothing but personal vendetta: Nihalani blasts CBFC chief Prasoon Joshi

Former CBFC chief Pahlaj Nihalani’s film Rangeela Raja has been ordered 20 cuts by the Central Board of Film Certification.

05 Nov 2018 6:17 PM

MoEngage offers Real-Time Device Triggers - a proprietary solution to help marketers enhance their mobile app conversions.

MoEngage launches technology first real-time trigger for marketers

The AI-powered marketing cloud enables marketers to deliver real-time mobile push notifications.

05 Nov 2018 6:05 PM

Representational Image. (Photo: Pixabay)

Researchers claim fish could reduce asthma symptoms

Find out why.

05 Nov 2018 5:59 PM

The GST help desks will have nodal officers for trade facilitation who would guide the small businesses on their queries surrounding the GST.

CBIC to daily monitor MSME grievance on GST, sets up help desks to resolve queries

The move benefited about 93 per cent of the GST registered taxpayers.

05 Nov 2018 5:46 PM

Earlier in 2018, the BCCI allowed Azharuddin to contest the polls and also mentioned he was no longer prohibited from holding any position in the BCCI, ICC or any other affiliate bodies. (Photo: Twitter)

Shocking: Gambhir fires BCCI, CoA, CAB after Azharuddin rings bell at Eden Gardens

Azharuddin, who featured in 99 Tests and 334 ODIs for India was banned by the BCCI in 2000 for his involvement in the match-fixing scandal.

05 Nov 2018 5:39 PM

A large number of devotees thronged Sabarimala temple to worship Lord Ayappa. (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

Sabarimala temple opens for special puja amid tight security

In anticipation of protests, prohibitory orders have been issued for the base towns of Pamba, Nilakkal, Erumeli and Elavunkal.

05 Nov 2018 5:39 PM

Twenty-one per cent of all files in the cloud contain sensitive data, demonstrating a steady increase year-over-year (YoY).

New McAfee report finds data in the cloud is more at risk than enterprises may think

Sensitive information stored in the cloud along with cloud threats, are at all-time highs—creating significant risks to enterprise data.

05 Nov 2018 5:34 PM

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