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iPhone Price Cuts Are Coming to China, Analyst Suggests

A Wedbush analyst claims that Apple is expected to announce significant price cuts for the iPhone XR in China in the coming months. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2FBCeXp via

Nokia to Slash 350 Jobs in Finland as Part of Cost Cuts

At present, Nokia has around 6,000 employees in Finland. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2HbB7QE via

Global Smartphone Market to Shrink in 2019, Says TrendForce

Global smartphone production is expected to reach 1.41 billion units this year, down 3.3 per cent from the previous year, according to the report from TrendForce from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2RvQ58S via

Huawei Founder Ren Zhengfei Says Firm Does Not Spy for China

Huawei had "never received any request from any government to provide improper information", the Financial Times reported Ren as saying in an interview. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2FAxPnW via

Xiaomi Launches New Micro-USB Cable in India With Fast Charging Support

Xiaomi Mi Micro USB Braided Cable price in India has been set at Rs. 249. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2DdbcnN via

Huawei Y9 (2019) to Go on Sale in India on January 17

Huawei Y9 (2019) price in India has been set at Rs. 15,990. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2TTZsw7 via

China's ByteDance Launches Video Chat App, Moves in on Tencent's Turf

ByteDance is one of China's fastest growing startups and owns the country's leading news aggregator Jinri Toutiao and short video platform TikTok from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2suaYT0 via

Vivo Apex 2 'Waterdrop' With Liquid Metal Chassis Expected on January 24

Vivo is getting ready to announce a new smartphone in China on January 24. It is expected to be Vivo Apex 2. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2QQq2nE via

Facebook Says Will Invest $300 Million to Help Local News Survive

Facebook will invest $300 million over three years in local news globally as it faces blistering criticism over its role in the erosion of the news business worldwide. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2Hga8nc via

Huawei Founder Ren Zhengfei Says Firm Does Not Spy for China

Huawei had "never received any request from any government to provide improper information", the Financial Times reported Ren as saying in an interview.

Xiaomi Launches New Micro-USB Cable in India With Fast Charging Support

Xiaomi Mi Micro USB Braided Cable price in India has been set at Rs. 249.

Huawei Y9 (2019) to Go on Sale in India on January 17

Huawei Y9 (2019) price in India has been set at Rs. 15,990.

China's ByteDance Launches Video Chat App, Moves in on Tencent's Turf

ByteDance is one of China's fastest growing startups and owns the country's leading news aggregator Jinri Toutiao and short video platform TikTok

Vivo Apex 2 'Waterdrop' With Liquid Metal Chassis Expected on January 24

Vivo is getting ready to announce a new smartphone in China on January 24. It is expected to be Vivo Apex 2.

Facebook Says Will Invest $300 Million to Help Local News Survive

Facebook will invest $300 million over three years in local news globally as it faces blistering criticism over its role in the erosion of the news business worldwide.

Qualcomm's Latest Patent Case Against Apple Thrown Out by German Court

A patent lawsuit filed by Qualcomm against Apple was thrown out by a German court on Tuesday, in a reversal for the US chipmaker.

Google Play to Start Evicting Apps Asking for Call Log, SMS Permission

Google will start removing apps which unjustly require SMS and call logs permission from the Play Store in the next few weeks.

Red Dead Redemption 2 Creator Sues Pinkerton Following Royalties Demand

Red Dead Redemption 2 publisher Take-Two has sued security company Pinkerton following its demand for royalties for the use of its name in the game.

Facebook Testing Way to Share Events With Friends in Stories

Facebook is testing a new feature to let users share events that they are interesting in attending to on their Stories.

China's New Lunar Rover May Face Challenges on Moon's Far Side

China's second lunar rover Yutu-2 (Jade Rabbit-2) will face considerable challenges brought by complicated terrain in its future exploration.

Samsung Galaxy S9, Galaxy Note 9 Models Now Getting Android Pie in India

Samsung announced its One UI skin backed by Android 9 Pie and brought its beta version for the Galaxy S9, Galaxy S9+, and Galaxy Note 9 last November.

Wikipedia Reaches Another Milestone by Turning 18

Wikipedia has grown enormously since its inception: It now boasts 5.7 million articles in English and pulled in 92 billion page views last year.

Braille Technology Firm Builds 'Kindle for the Blind'

A British company plans to launch a Braille e-reader for blind people this year.

Netflix Adds HDR Support for Google Pixel 3, Pixel 3 XL Smartphones

Google Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL users can now enjoy HDR content from Netflix on their devices.

Honor 10 Lite Review

Honor 10 Lite which features a dewdrop notch and runs Android 9 Pie out-of-the-box but is it the new best phone under Rs. 15,000? Read our review.

Fortnite 7.20 Update Adds One Shot Limited Time Mode

Fortnite 7.20 update patch notes, download size, new LTM, and everything else you need to know.

Qualcomm's Latest Patent Case Against Apple Thrown Out by German Court

A patent lawsuit filed by Qualcomm against Apple was thrown out by a German court on Tuesday, in a reversal for the US chipmaker. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2H990lc via

Google Play to Start Evicting Apps Asking for Call Log, SMS Permission

Google will start removing apps which unjustly require SMS and call logs permission from the Play Store in the next few weeks. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2RTrtpY via

Red Dead Redemption 2 Creator Sues Pinkerton Following Royalties Demand

Red Dead Redemption 2 publisher Take-Two has sued security company Pinkerton following its demand for royalties for the use of its name in the game. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2FrrPOY via

Facebook Testing Way to Share Events With Friends in Stories

Facebook is testing a new feature to let users share events that they are interesting in attending to on their Stories. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2DcyaM1 via

Braille Technology Firm Builds 'Kindle for the Blind'

A British company plans to launch a Braille e-reader for blind people this year. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2QOlrm7 via gqrds

China's New Lunar Rover May Face Challenges on Moon's Far Side

China's second lunar rover Yutu-2 (Jade Rabbit-2) will face considerable challenges brought by complicated terrain in its future exploration. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2Mdc3rt via

Samsung Galaxy S9, Galaxy Note 9 Models Now Getting Android Pie in India

Samsung announced its One UI skin backed by Android 9 Pie and brought its beta version for the Galaxy S9, Galaxy S9+, and Galaxy Note 9 last November. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2CkmC7z via

Wikipedia Reaches Another Milestone by Turning 18

Wikipedia has grown enormously since its inception: It now boasts 5.7 million articles in English and pulled in 92 billion page views last year. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2RqhER0 via

Braille Technology Firm Builds 'Kindle for the Blind'

A British company plans to launch a Braille e-reader for blind people this year. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2QOlrm7 via

Netflix Adds HDR Support for Google Pixel 3, Pixel 3 XL Smartphones

Google Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL users can now enjoy HDR content from Netflix on their devices. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2TRKXsJ via

Honor 10 Lite Review

Honor 10 Lite which features a dewdrop notch and runs Android 9 Pie out-of-the-box but is it the new best phone under Rs. 15,000? Read our review. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2MfpkA0 via

Fortnite 7.20 Update Adds One Shot Limited Time Mode

Fortnite 7.20 update patch notes, download size, new LTM, and everything else you need to know. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2Rwqo8g via

PUBG Mobile Zombies Mode Map Leaked

PUBG Mobile zombies map, modes, 0.10.5 release date, and more.

Pixel 3 Lite XL May Be the First Pixel With 6GB RAM, Geekbench Listing Tips

A new smartphone alleged to be the Pixel 3 Lite XL has been spotted on Geekbench powered by Snapdragon 710 SoC coupled with 6GB of RAM.

Apple Reportedly Replaced 11 Million iPhone Batteries in 2018

Apple kicked off its $29 battery replacement programme in late December 2017 to compensate the slowing down of old iPhone models.

Apple Claims Qualcomm Refused to Sell Modems for 2018 iPhone Models

As per Apple COO Jeff Williams's testimony in court during the FTC trial against Qualcomm, the latter refused to sell its 4G LTE modems to Apple because of the companies' licensing dispute.

Samsung's First 5G Phone to Be Called Galaxy S10 X: Report

Samsung has reportedly finalised the branding of its upcoming first 5G smartphone. The phone will be called Samsung Galaxy S10 X.

Tom Cruise, Chris McQuarrie Sign on for Two More Impossible Missions

Tom Cruise and writer-director Christopher McQuarrie have signed on for two more Mission: Impossible movies that will be filmed back-to-back and released in consecutive summers: 2021 and 2022.

YouTube Gets Swipe Gestures to Help You Navigate Between Videos

YouTube is introducing a new horizontal swipe left gesture to allow users to quickly navigate through videos on its mobile app.

Next iPhone to Use USB Type-C Port, New iPod touch in the Works: Report

Apple launched the sixth-generation iPod touch back in July 2015.

China's Billions Are Powering Latin America's Tech Boom

Technology giants in China want to get in on the ground floor in Latin America's tech explosion, and are showing up with cash.

Smart but Nosy: Latest Gadgets Want to Peer Into Our Lives

This week's CES tech show in Las Vegas was a showcase for cameras that live-stream the living room, bathroom mirrors that offer beauty tips and gizmos that track the heartbeats of unborn children.

PUBG Mobile Zombies Mode Map Leaked

PUBG Mobile zombies map, modes, 0.10.5 release date, and more. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2FA1MnY via

Pixel 3 Lite XL May Be the First Pixel With 6GB RAM, Geekbench Listing Tips

A new smartphone alleged to be the Pixel 3 Lite XL has been spotted on Geekbench powered by Snapdragon 710 SoC coupled with 6GB of RAM. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2SWsAT6 via

Apple Reportedly Replaced 11 Million iPhone Batteries in 2018

Apple kicked off its $29 battery replacement programme in late December 2017 to compensate the slowing down of old iPhone models. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2H8VONc via

Apple Claims Qualcomm Refused to Sell Modems for 2018 iPhone Models

As per Apple COO Jeff Williams's testimony in court during the FTC trial against Qualcomm, the latter refused to sell its 4G LTE modems to Apple because of the companies' licensing dispute. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2FwJvYy via

Samsung's First 5G Phone to Be Called Galaxy S10 X: Report

Samsung has reportedly finalised the branding of its upcoming first 5G smartphone. The phone will be called Samsung Galaxy S10 X. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2ROdfXw via

YouTube Gets Swipe Gestures to Help You Navigate Between Videos

YouTube is introducing a new horizontal swipe left gesture to allow users to quickly navigate through videos on its mobile app. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2HdMt6L via

China's Billions Are Powering Latin America's Tech Boom

Technology giants in China want to get in on the ground floor in Latin America's tech explosion, and are showing up with cash. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2FtVVS1 via

Smart but Nosy: Latest Gadgets Want to Peer Into Our Lives

This week's CES tech show in Las Vegas was a showcase for cameras that live-stream the living room, bathroom mirrors that offer beauty tips and gizmos that track the heartbeats of unborn children. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2FyePWZ via

China's Billions Are Powering Latin America's Tech Boom

Technology giants in China want to get in on the ground floor in Latin America's tech explosion, and are showing up with cash. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2FtVVS1 via gqrds

Tom Cruise, Chris McQuarrie Sign on for Two More Impossible Missions

Tom Cruise and writer-director Christopher McQuarrie have signed on for two more Mission: Impossible movies that will be filmed back-to-back and released in consecutive summers: 2021 and 2022. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2FpGKt7 via

Next iPhone to Use USB Type-C Port, New iPod touch in the Works: Report

Apple launched the sixth-generation iPod touch back in July 2015. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2RRqQxe via

Is PS2 Classic Onimusha: Warlords Any Good on the Nintendo Switch?

Onimusha: Warlords is a brilliant game as long as you can deal with the clunky old-school mechanics.

Cyberpunk 2077's World Is Entirely Handcrafted

After an extended Cyberpunk 2077 gameplay reveal, we now know more about the game's world.

Microsoft to End Extended Support for Windows 7 in 1 Year

Microsoft will stop seeding updates and security fixes for Windows 7 in January next year, while the paid extended support for enterprise users ends in 2023.

PUBG Vikendi PS4 and Xbox One Release Date Announced

The PUBG Vikendi snow map PS4 and Xbox One release date is sooner than you think.

Vivo Y91 With Dual Rear Cameras, Dewdrop Notch Launched in India

Vivo has launched the Y91 in India which comes with a Halo FullView display with dewdrop notch and dual rear cameras priced at Rs. 10,990.

LG V40 ThinQ to Launch in India Soon as Amazon-Exclusive: Report

LG's flagship V40 ThinQ from 2018, is expected to launch by end of January, exclusively on Amazon India.

Samsung Galaxy M20 Specifications, Features Tipped in New Leaks

A number of Samsung Galaxy M20 specifics have been revealed in a leaked user manual. The phone will be unveiled on January 28 in India.

AMD Radeon VII Specifications, Performance Revealed in Run-Up to Launch

AMD has disclosed several details of the upcoming flagship Radeon VII GPU, which was announced at CES last week.

Honor 10 Lite With Dual Rear Camera Setup Launched in India

Honor 10 Lite price in India starts at Rs. 13,999 for the 4GB RAM variant, while its 6GB RAM comes at Rs. 17,999.

Samsung Galaxy S9, Galaxy S9+ Update Improves Selfie Camera Performance

Samsung Galaxy S7 too gets a January security update.

Xiaomi Mijia Laser Projector 4K With 150-Inch Virtual Screen Launched

The Mijia Laser Projector 4K replaces the previous full-HD version, but still retails at the same price

India to Become 'Hub' for Video Games, Compete on VFX: UNCTAD

India is expected to become the global hub for video game development with its world-class game developers, according to the UN agency dealing with trade.

Google to 'Newspack' Create Publishing Platform for Local News Publishers

Newspack is a fast, secure, low-cost publishing system tailor-made to the needs of small newsrooms, Google said in a statement on Monday.

Hotstar Taps 15 Indian Filmmakers for Originals Expansion, Starting March

Hotstar is making its biggest original content play to date with the announcement of 'Hotstar Specials', which brings together Shekhar Kapur, Neeraj Pandey, Kabir Khan, Nikkhil Advani, Ram...

China Envisions Moon Base After Far-Side Success

China will seek to establish an international lunar base one day, possibly using 3D printing technology to build facilities, the Chinese space agency said Monday.

NBCUniversal to Launch Streaming Service in 2020

The advertising-supported service, announced on Monday, will be available at no cost to NBCUniversal's pay TV subscribers in the United States and eventually across the globe.

Honor 10 Lite India Launch Set for Today, How to Watch Live Stream

Honor 10 Lite price in India should be similar to China, where it starts at CNY 1,399 (roughly Rs. 14,400) for the 4GB RAM/ 64GB inbuilt storage variant.

Redmi Note 7 Aimed to Sell 1 Million Units in January, Says Xiaomi

Redmi is targeting to sell 1 million units of Redmi Note 7 in the first month of availability. The phone went on sale earlier today in China.

Mi TV 4X Pro 55, Mi TV 4A Pro 43 to Go on Sale for the First Time Today

Mi TV 55-inch model price in India is Rs. 39,999, and Mi TV 43-inch will be available at Rs. 22,999.

Is PS2 Classic Onimusha: Warlords Any Good on the Nintendo Switch?

Onimusha: Warlords is a brilliant game as long as you can deal with the clunky old-school mechanics. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2QPoevs via

Cyberpunk 2077's World Is Entirely Handcrafted

After an extended Cyberpunk 2077 gameplay reveal, we now know more about the game's world. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2QLG968 via

Microsoft to End Extended Support for Windows 7 in 1 Year

Microsoft will stop seeding updates and security fixes for Windows 7 in January next year, while the paid extended support for enterprise users ends in 2023. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2M9bVsT via

PUBG Vikendi PS4 and Xbox One Release Date Announced

The PUBG Vikendi snow map PS4 and Xbox One release date is sooner than you think. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2FpBzJH via

Vivo Y91 With Dual Rear Cameras, Dewdrop Notch Launched in India

Vivo has launched the Y91 in India which comes with a Halo FullView display with dewdrop notch and dual rear cameras priced at Rs. 10,990. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2AIs6sM via

LG V40 ThinQ to Launch in India Soon as Amazon-Exclusive: Report

LG's flagship V40 ThinQ from 2018, is expected to launch by end of January, exclusively on Amazon India. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2STh8YA via

Samsung Galaxy M20 Specifications, Features Tipped in New Leaks

A number of Samsung Galaxy M20 specifics have been revealed in a leaked user manual. The phone will be unveiled on January 28 in India. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2AG3ml1 via

AMD Radeon VII Specifications, Performance Revealed in Run-Up to Launch

AMD has disclosed several details of the upcoming flagship Radeon VII GPU, which was announced at CES last week. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2QPD6JY via

Honor 10 Lite With Dual Rear Camera Setup Launched in India

Honor 10 Lite price in India starts at Rs. 13,999 for the 4GB RAM variant, while its 6GB RAM comes at Rs. 17,999. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2M9CkXM via

Samsung Galaxy S9, Galaxy S9+ Update Improves Selfie Camera Performance

Samsung Galaxy S7 too gets a January security update. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2spYwnn via

Xiaomi Mijia Laser Projector 4K With 150-Inch Virtual Screen Launched

The Mijia Laser Projector 4K replaces the previous full-HD version, but still retails at the same price from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2FsWw6y via

India to Become 'Hub' for Video Games, Compete on VFX: UNCTAD

India is expected to become the global hub for video game development with its world-class game developers, according to the UN agency dealing with trade. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2TWBy39 via

Google to 'Newspack' Create Publishing Platform for Local News Publishers

Newspack is a fast, secure, low-cost publishing system tailor-made to the needs of small newsrooms, Google said in a statement on Monday. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2RMHTk4 via

Hotstar Taps 15 Indian Filmmakers for Originals Expansion, Starting March

Hotstar is making its biggest original content play to date with the announcement of 'Hotstar Specials', which brings together Shekhar Kapur, Neeraj Pandey, Kabir Khan, Nikkhil Advani, Ram... from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2RueQlR via

China Envisions Moon Base After Far-Side Success

China will seek to establish an international lunar base one day, possibly using 3D printing technology to build facilities, the Chinese space agency said Monday. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2CoGBBU via

NBCUniversal to Launch Streaming Service in 2020

The advertising-supported service, announced on Monday, will be available at no cost to NBCUniversal's pay TV subscribers in the United States and eventually across the globe. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2AKBNqS via

Honor 10 Lite India Launch Set for Today, How to Watch Live Stream

Honor 10 Lite price in India should be similar to China, where it starts at CNY 1,399 (roughly Rs. 14,400) for the 4GB RAM/ 64GB inbuilt storage variant. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2FrGucV via

Redmi Note 7 Aimed to Sell 1 Million Units in January, Says Xiaomi

Redmi is targeting to sell 1 million units of Redmi Note 7 in the first month of availability. The phone went on sale earlier today in China. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2TTr9VR via

Mi TV 4X Pro 55, Mi TV 4A Pro 43 to Go on Sale for the First Time Today

Mi TV 55-inch model price in India is Rs. 39,999, and Mi TV 43-inch will be available at Rs. 22,999. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2RRo0by via

US Proposes to Allow Drone Operation at Night, Over People

The proposals, drafted by the US FAA, come amid concerns about dangers that drones potentially pose to aircraft and populated areas. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2RrA0kT via

Flipkart Republic Day Sale Starts January 20, Discounts Previewed

The Republic Day Sale on Flipkart will go on until January 22, unlike Amazon's Great Indian Sale that will last until January 23. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2HdY99T via