Mark Zuckerberg launches WhatsApp Channels, Indian celebs join

WhatsApp Channels are rolling out globally over the next few weeks

Meity blocks 348 apps identified by Home Ministry: MoS IT

Apps were found to be transmitting users' information in an unauthorised manner to servers located outside the country

Bengali techie gets patent in stereoscopy

patent is for inventing pathbreaking technology which can convert any 2D image to a stereoscopic 3D one while maintaining its original depth

India successfully test-fires two more surface-to-air missiles off Odisha coast

Performance of all weapon system components including missile, weapon system radar and command post have been validated during the trials

IIT Madras, US Uty develop AI-based algorithms to enhance 3D effects in phone videos

According to officials, such algorithms will prevent mobile phone images from being 'flat' and impart a realistic 3D feel

Vivo releases Apex 2020 concept phone with edgeless display, Gimbal camera

The Vivo Apex 2020 is seen sporting a 48-megapixel Gimbal camera at the back, along with 5-7.5X optical zoom.

Realme 9i to be launched in India on January 18

The Snapdragon 680-powered phone debuted in Vietnam earlier this week

Google's Pixel 6a smartphone might launch in May

The phone will likely come with a 6.2-inch OLED screen while its dimensions are rumoured to come in at 152.2 x 71.8 x 8.7mm

Samsung makes Galaxy S20 Series accessible to more people

The South Korean tech giant has also announced exciting deals and offers.

Apple's next iPhone mirrors last year's, adds more storage

The pre-recorded video event streamed Tuesday gave Apple a chance to present a polished story

AirPods 3 rumoured to be announced at Apple event

The new AirPods are rumoured to feature a similar design as the AirPods Pro

Google Pixel Fold tipped to launch this year

It has been long rumoured that Google is eyeing to enter the foldable space with its own Pixel foldable phone

Apple's iPhone 15 Pro might come without SIM card slot

The latest rumours claim Apple will ditch the physical SIM card slot beginning with the iPhone 15 series in 2023

YouTube Music now available on Google, Samsung's new WearOS platform

9to5Google says there doesn't appear to be a way to stream music from the app -- it appears that you can only download music right now

Apple bringing you a free personal fitness guru for yoga, dance, workout and more soon

If you have an Apple Watch, you could soon download and sync guided videos for all fitness activity through the app Cupertino is working on

Infinix Smart 2 review: A budget delight

Featuring Face Unlock and a crisp display, the Smart 2 can go head-on with smartphones from established brands.

Vivo V9 review: For those who need a perfect daily driver

The V9 is purely a camera phone with decent internals that works well as a daily runner.

Nokia releases first Android 9 Pie update for Nokia 7 plus

This upgrade builds upon the features of Android 8.0 Oreo, and focuses on a better experience with emphasis on AI and machine learning.

HTC U11 review: The smartphone with a lot of 'Sense'

HTC’s flagship offering for 2017 ticks all the right boxes without shouting out loud.

Xiaomi Redmi 5A review: A bang for your buck

The Redmi 5A is essentially a refreshed version of last year’s Redmi 4A for a lot less amount of money.

Apple announces huge push into classical music, standalone app launching in 2022

The tech giant stated that it will incorporate the app's functionality and playlists into Apple Music

Twitter says new videos will be less pixelated for better experience

Twitter has removed a pre-processing step in its video pipeline when you upload

Facebook Messenger to get built-in bill splitting feature

The feature could be useful for situations like divvying up a restaurant bill with your friends or splitting a bill with roommates

Twitter to show full-sized images on web

This is the same update that banished Twitter's awkward auto-cropping algorithm on its Android and iOS apps

Airtel internet services briefly disrupted due to technical glitch; services restored

Several Airtel users on Twitter complained that both their mobile data and broadband connection stopped working