Technology, Mobiles tabs, 1st Aug 2017, News & Stories from India

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Technology Mobiles & Tabs 01 Aug 2017

Technology, Mobiles tabs, 01 Aug 2017

Lahiru Thirimanne has been called in as a replacement for Asela Gunaratne, who sustained an injury on his left thumb while attempting a catch of Indian opener Shikhar Dhawan off Lahiru Kumara's delivery during the first innings of the Galle Test. (Photo: AFP)

‘Injured’ Lakmal ruled out, Thirimanne recalled for Colombo Test

The clash on Thursday will also see the return of captain Dinesh Chandimal, who was ruled out of the opening game because of pneumonia.

01 Aug 2017 9:42 PM

Shiv Sena MLC Anil Parab said when the Mumbai University did not declare results in time, he inquired about the delay and found out that assessment of papers had not even begun. (Photo: PTI)

Mumbai University results: Shiv Sena moves privilege motion against education min

Since the last examination paper was on April 23, the MU, as per norms, should have declared results within 45 days, a Sena leader said.

01 Aug 2017 9:42 PM

At this time, BLU has confirmed the issue and has promised to resolve it, getting in touch with Adups to remove the feature which was collecting user information.

BLU smartphone has spyware pre-installed, say security researchers

BLU’s products were initially found to be shipping along with spyware last year in November.

01 Aug 2017 9:38 PM

But unfortunately, Microsoft officials state that the website was actually outdated and someone had forgot to remove the unsupported phones from the list.

Microsoft secretly releases Windows updates for unsupported phones

As seen in the screenshot here, several older Windows phones were added to the list, including the majority of Lumia devices.

01 Aug 2017 9:37 PM

The five men were arrested on Saturday, and many of the stolen iPhones were found at their homes, though it’s not yet clear if any units were sold in the meantime or not.

Fast and Furious: Team of five pull off half million iPhone heist

The five Romanians stole some $590,000 worth of iPhones.

01 Aug 2017 9:36 PM

He also says there is no evidence concerning “ultra-sound” under display Touch ID, which is the tech that earlier patents had suggested.

More Apple iPhone 8 insights, no presence of in-screen Touch ID

Smith has stated that the code does not indicate the presence of in-screen Touch ID.

01 Aug 2017 9:33 PM

Paytm has more than 225 million users in India.

Paytm plans messaging service to rival WhatsApp

Paytm's messaging service will let users send audio, video, pictures and texts.

01 Aug 2017 9:32 PM

A notice from the Waldorf Astoria in Beijing, circulated online, said the hotel had stopped offering VPN services.

In China's hotel lobbies, small gaps in 'Great Firewall' are closing

Regulators have warned firms providing internet networks for hotels to stop offering, or helping to install, virtual private networks.

01 Aug 2017 9:31 PM

The police in Nice on Tuesday confirmed that they had received a call about the incident and that it was being investigated. (Photo: Twitter)

France: Man holding 9-month-old baby in arms hit by airport worker

Arkwright, who published the photo on the Twitter account, said the young British father, probably, in his late 20s.

01 Aug 2017 9:27 PM

Pushkar was found dead under mysterious circumstances in a suite of a five-star hotel in south Delhi on the night of January 17, 2014. (Photo: File)

HC questions police over delay in probe into Sunanda Pushkar's death

A bench of Justices said the police had collected evidence in the matter in February 2015, but was yet to get the final result.

01 Aug 2017 9:21 PM

The bench, headed by Chief Justice JS Khehar, also referred to the fact that India was a signatory of a 1948 international convention which recognised privacy as a human right. (Photo: File)

All-embracing guidelines required to guard personal info, says SC

A nine-judge Constitution bench is dealing with the contentious issue whether right to privacy is a fundamental right.

01 Aug 2017 9:18 PM

He is a true loyalist of Sharif and stood with him when his government was toppled in 1999 by former Pakistani military dictator Pervez Musharraf. (Photo: File)

Shahid Khaqan Abbasi: From Sharif loyalist to accidental PM

A die-hard supporter of Sharif, he was elected Prime Minister by Pak's National Assembly and put up a strong defence of the ousted leader.

01 Aug 2017 9:16 PM

Gen. Bajwa said the 'professional collaboration between PLA and Pakistan army, will continue to expand to bring peace to the region in general and China - Pakistan in particular.' (Photo: videograb)

Pak ‘indebted’ to China for support on Kashmir issue, NSG: army chief Bajwa

Describing China and Pakistan as ‘important strategic players in the region,’ Gen. Bajwa said their ties have benefited both the countries.

01 Aug 2017 9:07 PM

The Delhi court said prima facie there was enough evidence against Bhatkal and the other accused people and posted the matter to August 29 when the charges would formally be framed against them. (Photo: PTI)

Delhi court orders framing of charges against Indian Mujahideen's Yasin Bhatkal

A bomb fitted in a car exploded near the historic Jama Masjid in Delhi on September 19, 2010 after 2 suspected IM operatives fired at a bus.

01 Aug 2017 9:06 PM

West Bengal Chief Minister said that she would do everything for the development of Darjeeling but not anything which may lead to a riot or create disturbance among the people. (Photo: PTI)

Every district our asset, will never support division of WB, says Mamata

Gorkha Janmukti Morcha is spearheading the shutdown in Darjeeling to press the demand for a separate Gorkhaland.

01 Aug 2017 8:42 PM

Talking about Hafiz Saeed who is the co-founder of Lashkar-e-Taiba and the most wanted terrorist by Indian authorities in the 2008 Mumbai attacks, Basit said that Saeed was put under house arrest but was released due to lack of evidence. (Photo: File)

Pak High Commissioner Basit criticises US for calling Salahuddin ‘terrorist’

Under Salahuddin's tenure as senior Hizbul leader, the terror outfit has claimed responsibility for several attacks.

01 Aug 2017 8:39 PM

Police said that the online game, which originated in Russia, starts by asking participants via social media to draw a blue whale on a piece of paper and then to carve it on their bodies. (Photo: Twitter)

Will set up inquiry, coordinate with Centre to act against 'Blue Whale' game: Fadnavis

In the incident that occurred on Saturday, a class IX student, jumped off the fifth floor of his building in suburban Andheri.

01 Aug 2017 8:30 PM

Abbasi, 58, will run the government as the interim prime minister until Sharif's brother Shehbaz is elected as the Member of Parliament to succeed him as his eventual successor. (Photo: Representational/AFP)

After Sharif’s eviction, Pak election for PM to take place in September

The Supreme Court last week disqualified 67-year-old Sharif for dishonesty and ruled that corruption cases be filed against him.

01 Aug 2017 8:24 PM

The dual camera setup is set for providing higher optical zoom levels, which results in clear photos of the subject along with natural colours and contrasts.

This could be the Note 8's dual camera image quality

Official samples posted on Samsung’s Japanese website show the prowess of their dual camera setup.

01 Aug 2017 8:15 PM

On buying Blackberry KEYone LIMITED EDITION BLACK, Vodafone customers will get up to 75 GB of additional data over a period of three months. This offer is valid until 30 September 2017.

Optiemus launches BlackBerry KEYone limited edition black in India

American Express is offering up to 4,000 bonus points, on purchase of the device, to its credit card members.

01 Aug 2017 8:07 PM

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