Technology, Mobiles tabs, 15th Aug 2017, News & Stories from India

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Technology Mobiles & Tabs 15 Aug 2017

Technology, Mobiles tabs, 15 Aug 2017

To retain compatibility with existing bands, Apple Watch Series 3 is rumored to launch in 38mm and 42mm sizes, like previous models.

Apple Watch series 3 to launch in Q4 2017

Kuo said in his report that LTE cellular connectivity would be the main selling point of Apple Watch Series 3.

15 Aug 2017 9:45 PM

The news underscores Amazon's broader push into brick-and-mortar retail. The e-commerce company.

Amazon opens 'Instant Pickup' points in US brick-and-mortar push

Shoppers on Amazon's mobile app can select from several hundred fast-selling items at each site.

15 Aug 2017 9:43 PM

Schibsted's biggest classified revenue streams come from services such as job adverts, car sales and real estate sales, and less from person-to-person trade in smaller items.

Schibsted's sales outlook not threatened by Facebook launch

Schibsted holds market-leading positions in local classified advertising websites across Europe.

15 Aug 2017 9:42 PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi speaks during his Independence Day speech at Red Fort in New Delhi. (Photo: Twitter | @narendramodi)

India capable of tackling any kind of challenge: Modi on 71st I-Day speech

He asserted, there will be no soft approach towards terrorism and the government is determined to rid the country of this menace.

15 Aug 2017 9:28 PM

During the phone call, Trump welcomed the first-ever shipment of American crude oil to India, which will begin this month from Texas. (Photo: PTI)

Modi, Trump agree to enhance peace across Indo-Pacific region

Over the call, President Trump pledged that the US would continue to be a reliable and long-term supplier of energy to India.

15 Aug 2017 9:24 PM

Armed forces personnel approach the site of encounter. (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

J&K: Pakistan violates ceasefire in Uri, Army retaliates

Indian defence forces are heavily retaliating and a major gunbattle is underway.

15 Aug 2017 9:10 PM

India's Ambassador to Nepal Manjeev Singh Puri handed over the keys of the vehicles to the representatives of various organisations at a function in the premises of Indian Embassy in Kathmandu on Tuesday. (Photo: PTI/Representational)

On its 71st Independence Day, India gifts 30 ambulances to Nepal

A function was organised in Kathmandu to mark the 71st Independence Day of India.

15 Aug 2017 9:00 PM

Dahi handi celebrations in Mumbai. (Photo: DC/Debasish Dey)

45 persons injured during Dahi Handi celebrations in Mumbai

As many as 45 govindas were injured in Mumbai till five in the evening, according to the civic officials.

15 Aug 2017 8:43 PM

“Roop is a better player than me,” Major Dhyan Chand had said about his younger brother Captain Roop Singh. (Photo: Gyanendra singh Chauhan/ Wikimedia Commons))

Captain Roop Singh: The man who outscored Major Dhyan Chand

Captain Roop Singh had outscored his more illustrious brother, Major Dhyan Chand, in the 1932 Los Angeles Olympics.

15 Aug 2017 8:27 PM

20 dogs have their day at Red Fort

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation from the 17-century iconic monument.

15 Aug 2017 8:18 PM

Separatist leader Mirwaiz Umar Farooq. (Photo: File)

Mirwaiz, Mehbooba welcome PM's 'embrace people of Kashmir' remark

The chief minister said she welcomes the Prime Minister’s statement and hopes Kashmir issue would be resolved amicably.

15 Aug 2017 8:17 PM

The Note 8 has been known as SM-N950F in the world of smartphone rumours and the leak shows a device with the code name of SM-N950F/DS.

Europe to get a dual-SIM Galaxy Note 8 variant

Dual-SIM is an essential smartphone feature and the Note 8 surely won’t skip that.

15 Aug 2017 8:11 PM

The petitioner's lawyer Azhar Siddique filed the plea in the Lahore High Court, saying that Mr Sharif during his four-day homecoming rally from Islamabad to Lahore last week made verbal attacks on the five Supreme Court judges who disqualified him in the Panama Papers case. (Photo: AP)

Notices issued to ex-PM Sharif, 13 leaders for ridiculing SC judges

The petition said that during Sharif made a number of anti-judiciary speeches on his way to Lahore from Islamabad.

15 Aug 2017 8:10 PM

With the common having access to faster yet affordable Internet, consumers have stopped considering data saving practices.

Opera shuts down its Opera Max service

The data saving app from Opera gets axed as company shifts focus to browsing experience.

15 Aug 2017 7:41 PM

Air purification cut the amount of PM students were exposed to in half (Photo: AFP)

Spike in stress hormones triggered by air pollution

It is increasingly necessary for people to understand the importance of reducing their PM exposure.

15 Aug 2017 7:38 PM

If you're the low-power person in the relationship, who continually loses out on brands and is stuck with your partner's preferences, you are going to be less happy (Photo: AFP)

Relationships may be in trouble if partners like different brands

Most couples won't break up over brand incompatibility, but it leads to the low power partner becoming less and less happy.

15 Aug 2017 7:26 PM

Taking GoT madness to another level (Photo: Facebook)

A firm just introduced a Game of Thrones inspired sex toy

The toy priced at Rs 7000 is shaped like a sword and is 11 inches long.

15 Aug 2017 7:02 PM

Krishnan lost the defamation suit in the High Court in 2015, but the Court of Appeal later ruled that AXA had breached its duty of care to him, the report said. (Photo: Pixabay/Representational)

Indian-origin man gets 4 mn Singapore dollars in defamation suit against ex-employer

A scathing letter of reference by the previous company had cost Ramesh Krishnan the chance to join another firm.

15 Aug 2017 6:59 PM

Representational Image. (Photo: Pixabay)

Lack of awareness leading India towards breast cancer epidemic

Women seek medical care extremely late due to lack of awareness about self-examination and cultural barriers.

15 Aug 2017 6:35 PM

Compared to the Bluetooth 4.0, the bandwidth speed is double at 2.1Mbps, the range improved by four times and enhanced support for long-range Bluetooth low energy devices like smartwatches and fitness bands.

Bluetooth 5.0 to hit HTC U11 with Android 8.0 update

The U11’s hardware is already capable of utilising Bluetooth 5.0 but was locked by the software.

15 Aug 2017 6:30 PM

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