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Kaspersky experts have uncovered new versions of the advanced malicious surveillance tool FinSpy.

FinSpy malware swats again, targets iOS and Android this time

It allows attackers to spy on all device activities and exfiltrate sensitive data such as GPS location, messages, pictures, calls and more.

14 Jul 2019 3:09 PM

Fertility tracking at home is one area which has become easier and more reliable than ever, and more and more women are entrusting the planning of pregnancy to an app or device available in the market. (Photo: Pixabay)

Top 5 fertility trackers to help you get pregnant!

The following are some popular fertility tracking apps and devices available at women’s disposal in the country.

11 Jul 2019 8:11 PM

The case was filed by Umar Javeed and Sukarma Thapar, who work as research associates at the CCI. (Photo: AP)

Indian junior antitrust researchers spark latest Google probe

The Competition Commission of India (CCI) ordered a full-blown investigation into Alphabet Inc’s Google in April.

09 Jul 2019 4:22 PM

The latest WhatsApp features are in the beta phase.

Some exciting WhatsApp updates are coming your way

WhatsApp is testing a feature that will allow you to hide your status from certain users in your contact list.

08 Jul 2019 10:56 AM

The Huawei founder also claimed that HongmengOS, when launched will be even faster than the MacOS that features a less than 5ms processing delay.

Forget Android or MacOS! Huawei’s HongmengOS is faster

Huawei founder states that its homegrown OS is faster than Google’s and Apple’s option.

08 Jul 2019 8:22 AM

The feature is only available for Android users currently. Google has not revealed when iPhone users can expect to get this functionality on their phones.

Google Maps' new 'Stay Safer' feature lets you alert contacts, share live location

One of the new features introduced by Google is already available on popular messaging application WhatsApp.

05 Jul 2019 10:52 AM

On iOS, since the protection is a bit better, they don’t acquire the same liberties so they take a different approach.

Exposed! China installs spyware on visitors’ Android, downloads data from iPhones

A report claims that foreigners visiting certain areas of China have their smartphones tampered with.

04 Jul 2019 9:53 AM

In the chat section, it comes equipped with all these new and cool features which have been combined with Artificial Intelligence to give users a dynamic experience.

Hike Sticker Chat review: A sticker for all your emotions!

Hike has a very clean and easy to understand interface, there is no difficulty in finding or using anything.

03 Jul 2019 2:21 PM

Your Android smartphone can get a lot faster with these tricks.

Hidden Android tricks every smartphone user should know

These tricks will help speed up your Android handset when you feel it has gotten a bit sluggish.

02 Jul 2019 11:09 AM

Samsung’s head DJ Koh claimed “It was embarrassing. I pushed it through before it was ready.”

Samsung calls Galaxy Fold ‘embarrassing’

In an unprecedented move, Samsung CEO has called the Galaxy Fold launch embarrassing.

02 Jul 2019 9:35 AM

The feature will be rolled out on Google Maps in nearly 200 cities worldwide.

Ask Google maps if your bus is crowded

The update marks a giant leap of the application in the prediction technique on which the company has been working for a year.

30 Jun 2019 2:09 AM

In the Indian case, Google argued that Android was an open source platform and pre-installation obligations were “limited in scope”, the CCI order said.

Google appears to have misused Android dominance in India

The CCI also said the role of any Google executive in alleged abuse of the Android platform should also be examined.

29 Jun 2019 1:04 PM

The shareable GIFs are available in the 'Share GIFs' section and are made available by content creators and partners from streaming services. (Photo: AP)

Now share GIFs directly from Google Image results

The feature is rolling out today on the Google app for iOS and Android, and on Chrome on Android.

29 Jun 2019 12:48 PM

. The feature is available to Android users in India using the latest version of Google Maps.

Google Maps launches 'Stay Safer' that alerts when driver deviates from route

The new feature, Stay Safer, can be enabled while searching for your destination and getting directions.

27 Jun 2019 7:42 AM

As of now, there is no word on what this device looks like as there have been no leaked images or mocked-up renders of the same. (Photo: Future)

Samsung Galaxy Watch 2 poised to be Apple Watch killer

Samsung Galaxy Watch 2 is the smartwatch Android users have been waiting for

26 Jun 2019 9:53 AM

The only saving grace is that both parties need to enable it and then only will they be visible to one another.

Stalker’s dream? Telegram adds creepy People Nearby feature

With the latest update, Telegram now gives you the option to add people near you using the People Nearby update.

25 Jun 2019 9:11 AM

Google's initial focus when it acquired Android back in 2005 was to beat Microsoft's early Windows Mobile efforts. (Photo:AP)

Microsoft losing to Android greatest mistake ever, says Bill Gates

He said that his mismanagement "caused Microsoft not to be what Android is - a non-Apple phone platform."

25 Jun 2019 7:56 AM

The device is likely to run Windows Core OS to support the dual display.

Microsoft to introduce foldable Surface with Android apps

The purported Microsoft tablet is expected to sport two 9-inch screens with a 4:3 aspect ratio.

25 Jun 2019 7:38 AM

The button leads to the comments section in an overflow window. (Photo: Pixabay)

New YouTube feature to keep nasty comments at bay

The change appears to be rolling out in phases and is currently available in India.

23 Jun 2019 12:21 PM

WhatsApp Beta users on Android can test the feature by installing the version 2.19.173 or later.

Finally! New WhatsApp update to save users from sharing media with wrong contact

The new update will help double check the name of the contact before hitting the send button.

20 Jun 2019 2:49 PM

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