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Redmi Note 7 India Launch: Everything We Know So Far

Redmi Note 7 India launch is expected to be soon, with the company teasing the impending arrival on Twitter. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2Sk9Kcp via

For Amazon, It's Business as Usual Despite CEO Drama

Despite the all-consuming personal drama, analysts and experts don't expect it to make much difference to Amazon itself.

Tesla's Delivery Team Said to Haved Been Gutted in Recent Job Cuts

Some 150 employees out of a team of about 230 were let go in January at the Las Vegas facility that gets tens of thousands of Model 3s into the hands of US and Canadian buyers.

National Enquirer Owner Defends Reporting on Amazon's Bezos

"American Media believes fervently that it acted lawfully in the reporting of the story of Mr. Bezos," the company said in a statement.

Samsung Galaxy S10 Launch Teased on Flipkart With 'Notify Me' Option

Flipkart highlights the India time of the Galaxy S10 global launch.

EU Countries Agree on Copyright Reforms, Deal in Sight Next Week

Negotiations stalled last month after EU countries failed to bridge their differences.

Sprint Sues AT&T Over 5G Branding

AT&T customers were seeing "5G E" logo on their mobile devices in over 400 markets.

For Amazon, It's Business as Usual Despite CEO Drama

Despite the all-consuming personal drama, analysts and experts don't expect it to make much difference to Amazon itself. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2TGb1XM via

Tesla's Delivery Team Said to Haved Been Gutted in Recent Job Cuts

Some 150 employees out of a team of about 230 were let go in January at the Las Vegas facility that gets tens of thousands of Model 3s into the hands of US and Canadian buyers. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2WQ69BA via

National Enquirer Owner Defends Reporting on Amazon's Bezos

"American Media believes fervently that it acted lawfully in the reporting of the story of Mr. Bezos," the company said in a statement. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2TMpMs4 via

Samsung Galaxy S10 Launch Teased on Flipkart With 'Notify Me' Option

Flipkart highlights the India time of the Galaxy S10 global launch. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2GloeT0 via

EU Countries Agree on Copyright Reforms, Deal in Sight Next Week

Negotiations stalled last month after EU countries failed to bridge their differences. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2WNyCYR via

Sprint Sues AT&T Over 5G Branding

AT&T customers were seeing "5G E" logo on their mobile devices in over 400 markets. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2RQ6RLd via

Instagram Changes Rules on Self-Harm Postings After Suicide

Instagram chief Adam Mosseri said Thursday evening the platform is making a series of changes to its content rules.

Bharti Airtel Unit to Merge With Telkom Kenya

Telkom Kenya accounted for 9 percent of Kenyan mobile telecom subscribers last September, behind second-placed Airtel.

Instagram Changes Rules on Self-Harm Postings After Suicide

Instagram chief Adam Mosseri said Thursday evening the platform is making a series of changes to its content rules. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2BusyLw via

Bharti Airtel Unit to Merge With Telkom Kenya

Telkom Kenya accounted for 9 percent of Kenyan mobile telecom subscribers last September, behind second-placed Airtel. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2X033uW via

As PUBG Mobile Turns One, A Look Back at How the Game Has Grown

PUBG Mobile's anniversary is on February 9, here's what happened in the first of Tencent's battle royale game, PUBG Mobile for Android and iOS.

The Division 2 Beta Toes the Fine Line Between Fun and Frustration

The Division 2 beta is out now and we played it on the PS4 Pro. Here's what you need to know.

As PUBG Mobile Turns One, A Look Back at How the Game Has Grown

PUBG Mobile's anniversary is on February 9, here's what happened in the first of Tencent's battle royale game, PUBG Mobile for Android and iOS. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2TFFAgg via

The Division 2 Beta Toes the Fine Line Between Fun and Frustration

The Division 2 beta is out now and we played it on the PS4 Pro. Here's what you need to know. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2MXsB74 via

Google May Build Its Own Smartwatch After All, Tips Job Listing

A couple of job listings on Google's Careers website point to the fact that the company might be looking into expanding its wearables department for future products.

Honor 8C Price in India Cut in Limited Period Offer on Amazon

Honor 8C is priced on Amazon.in at Rs. 10,999 for the 4GB RAM + 42GB storage option, and offers from Jio and Axis Bank are also listed.

iPhone Install Base in US Rose in Q4 Despite Drop in Global Sales: CIRP

Apple sold 62 million iPhone units in the last quarter, down from 77.3 million units during the same period last year.

India Smartphone Shipments Grew in 2018, Bucking Global Trend: Canalys

A fresh Canalys report suggests that India sees a positive growth of 10 percent in shipments and managed to sell 137 million units in 2018, 12 million more than last year.

All Your Jio GigaFiber Questions Finally Answered

Gadgets 360 answers readers' queries about the Reliance Jio GigaFiber broadband service

Tata Sky Launches 21 Add-On, Mini Packs for HD and SD Channels

Tata Sky is offering Add-On and Mini packs to pick channels based on interests such as kids, movies, cricket, and Hindi news.

Google May Build Its Own Smartwatch After All, Tips Job Listing

A couple of job listings on Google's Careers website point to the fact that the company might be looking into expanding its wearables department for future products. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2WQvT0D via

Honor 8C Price in India Cut in Limited Period Offer on Amazon

Honor 8C is priced on Amazon.in at Rs. 10,999 for the 4GB RAM + 42GB storage option, and offers from Jio and Axis Bank are also listed. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2TzGaMM via

iPhone Install Base in US Rose in Q4 Despite Drop in Global Sales: CIRP

Apple sold 62 million iPhone units in the last quarter, down from 77.3 million units during the same period last year. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2GB1xt8 via

India Smartphone Shipments Grew in 2018, Bucking Global Trend: Canalys

A fresh Canalys report suggests that India sees a positive growth of 10 percent in shipments and managed to sell 137 million units in 2018, 12 million more than last year. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2UMbqrS via

All Your Jio GigaFiber Questions Finally Answered

Gadgets 360 answers readers' queries about the Reliance Jio GigaFiber broadband service from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2RKAZb2 via

Tata Sky Launches 21 Add-On, Mini Packs for HD and SD Channels

Tata Sky is offering Add-On and Mini packs to pick channels based on interests such as kids, movies, cricket, and Hindi news. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2I2k0RT via

Qualcomm Launches Snapdragon 712 SoC with Quick Charge 4+ Support

Qualcomm has launched the new octa-core Snapdragon 712 SoC based on the 10nm process with support for Quick Charge 4+ standard.

Huawei P30 Pro, P30 Design Tipped Case Manufacturer Spigen

Case manufacturer Spigen leaks the Huawei P30 and P30 Pro ahead of the official launch

Twitter, Ahead of Its Hearing, Says Fighting Political Bias in India

Twitter said it does not review, prioritise, or enforce its policies on the basis of political ideology.

Facebook's New Pilot to Let Groups and Brands Collaborate

Facebook is planning to launch a pilot programme that lets groups and brands collaborate.

US Said to Mull Dropping Zero Tariffs for India After New E-Commerce Rule

The trigger for the latest downturn in trade ties was India's new rules on e-commerce that restrict the way Amazon and Walmart-backed Flipkart do business.

Vivo V15 Pro Specifications, Price in India Leak Ahead of Launch

Vivo V15 Pro price in India is speculated at around Rs. 33,000.

Instagram Now Lets You Preview IGTV Videos From Main Feed

Instagram announced that previews of IGTV videos would now appear included in the main feeds on the home page.

Android Q Upgrades Privacy and Permissions Controls, Leaked Build Shows

The Developer Preview of Android Q is scheduled to release at the Google I/O in May. But thanks to an early AOSP build, we know what features to expect.

Samsung Galaxy S10e Canary Yellow Render Leaked, Series Dimensions Tipped

All the three Samsung Galaxy S10 variants are tipped to be 8.1mm thin, but will come in different display sizes.

Google Details How It Will Bring Storage Encryption to All Android Devices

Google has created a special encryption method for cheaper entry-level smartphones called Adiantum.

Twitter, Ahead of Its Hearing, Says Fighting Political Bias in India

Twitter said it does not review, prioritise, or enforce its policies on the basis of political ideology. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2tdboxK via

Facebook's New Pilot to Let Groups and Brands Collaborate

Facebook is planning to launch a pilot programme that lets groups and brands collaborate. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2I12nSn via

US Said to Mull Dropping Zero Tariffs for India After New E-Commerce Rule

The trigger for the latest downturn in trade ties was India's new rules on e-commerce that restrict the way Amazon and Walmart-backed Flipkart do business. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2SmKS41 via

Vivo V15 Pro Specifications, Price in India Leak Ahead of Launch

Vivo V15 Pro price in India is speculated at around Rs. 33,000. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2MVfWlh via

Instagram Now Lets You Preview IGTV Videos From Main Feed

Instagram announced that previews of IGTV videos would now appear included in the main feeds on the home page. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2MUkPLk via

Android Q Upgrades Privacy and Permissions Controls, Leaked Build Shows

The Developer Preview of Android Q is scheduled to release at the Google I/O in May. But thanks to an early AOSP build, we know what features to expect. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2WQ58JJ via

Samsung Galaxy S10e Canary Yellow Render Leaked, Series Dimensions Tipped

All the three Samsung Galaxy S10 variants are tipped to be 8.1mm thin, but will come in different display sizes. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2ROBTmX via

Google Details How It Will Bring Storage Encryption to All Android Devices

Google has created a special encryption method for cheaper entry-level smartphones called Adiantum. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2WQ53Wr via

Samsung Galaxy M30 Specifications Surface With Exynos 7904 SoC

Samsung Galaxy M30 is said to have a 6.38-inch full-HD+ (1080x2220 pixels) display and dual rear camera setup.

Moto G7 vs Moto G7 Plus vs Moto G7 Power vs Moto G7 Play

The price of the Moto G7 family starts at $199 (roughly Rs. 14,200) and the phones have been launched first in Brazil and Mexico.

Microsoft Expands Availability of Latest Surface Devices to 20 More Markets

Microsoft is expanding the availability of its Surface Pro 6, Surface Laptop 2, and Surface Studio 2 devices to 20 more markets.

Samsung Galaxy M30 Specifications Surface With Exynos 7904 SoC

Samsung Galaxy M30 is said to have a 6.38-inch full-HD+ (1080x2220 pixels) display and dual rear camera setup. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2Gwy03S via

Moto G7 vs Moto G7 Plus vs Moto G7 Power vs Moto G7 Play

The price of the Moto G7 family starts at $199 (roughly Rs. 14,200) and the phones have been launched first in Brazil and Mexico. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2UTLZF9 via

Microsoft Expands Availability of Latest Surface Devices to 20 More Markets

Microsoft is expanding the availability of its Surface Pro 6, Surface Laptop 2, and Surface Studio 2 devices to 20 more markets. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2DXFICn via

Vivo V15 Pro to Sport 48-Megapixel Camera Sensor, Amazon India Teases

Vivo V15 Pro is set to launch in India on February 20.

Apple's Next HomePod May Support 3D Hand Gestures and Face ID, Patent Tips

Apple's future HomePod speaker could support 3D hand gestures, Face ID, and a lot more according to a recently published patent application.

Microsoft Backs US Facial Recognition Bill as Amazon Mulls Support

Two months after calling for laws to regulate facial-recognition software, Microsoft is lobbying on behalf of a first-of-its-kind bill in its home state of Washington.

Vimeo Revenue Jumps 54 Percent in 2018, Paying Subscribers Near 1 Million

The figures highlight the rising interest in alternate video platforms which are much smaller than market leader YouTube but are growing by serving a niche customer base.

Apple Says Apps That Covertly Record Screen Will Be Removed From App Store

Apple has cracked down on misbehaving apps asking them to either remove or disclose the code that enables these unethical practices, or face the eventuality of being de-listed from the App Store.

GoPro CEO Still Sees Growth in China, Despite Economic Slowdown

Sales from the Asia Pacific region are a boon for GoPro, with growth rates in Thailand, South Korea, and Japan running several times faster than in China.

Opera Browser Beta for Android Gets Free, Unlimited VPN

Opera has launched a free, in-built VPN for the Opera beta browser on Android that offers unlimited, log-free service.

Amazon Invests in Self-Driving Car Startup Aurora

"We are always looking to invest in innovative, customer-obsessed companies, and Aurora is just that," Amazon said in response to an AFP inquiry.

Moto G7 Play vs Redmi Note 7 vs Samsung Galaxy M20

Moto G7 Play price in the US is set at $199 (roughly Rs. 14,200), while the Redmi Note 7 is available with a starting price of CNY 999 (roughly Rs. 10,600) and the Samsung Galaxy M20 starts at Rs....

Uber Lays Out Its Plan for Long-Term Self-Disruption

Some of Uber's new lines of business may actively dissuade people from calling one of its cars.

Airbnb Eyes the Sky With Hire of Aviation Executive

Airbnb on Thursday said that it hired airline industry veteran Fred Reid away from an autonomous flight vehicle startup backed by Google co-founder Larry Page.

Amazon Calls for Transparent Use of Facial ID Tech by Law Enforcement

Amazon on Thursday joined the call for transparency in the use of facial recognition technology by law enforcement agencies.

Twitter Reveals Daily Active Users, Will Stop Reporting Monthly Figures

Twitter has historically disclosed the percentage growth of its daily users, but not the actual figure.

Angry Birds Virtual Reality Game Is Out Now on HTC Vive, Oculus Rift

Control the slingshot in first person to take down those egg-stealing green pigs

Oppo K1 Review

Oppo K1 is the most affordable smartphone in India with an in-display fingerprint sensor. But is a good all-rounder too? Read our Oppo K1 review to find out.

Epic Games Finally Lets You Merge Your Fortnite Accounts

You can now merge your Xbox One, Switch Fortnite accounts with your PS4 account.

iOS 12.1.4 Update Patches 2 Zero-Day Exploits, Says Google Project Zero

A Google security researcher revealed that hackers have been spotted attempting to exploit two iOS vulnerabilities.

Beyerdynamic Soul Byrd In-the-Ear Headphones Launched in India

The new headset from Beyerdynamic is priced at Rs. 6,999 and has an in-line remote and microphone

Netflix Finally Brings Smart Downloads Feature to iOS App

The Smart Downloads feature for automatic download management has finally arrived on the Netflix app for iPhone and iPad.

Huawei Open to European Supervision, Says Executive in Speech

Huawei wants cybersecurity to be viewed as a technical rather than ideological issue and is open to supervision by European governments to prove the point.

Vivo V15 Pro to Sport 48-Megapixel Camera Sensor, Amazon India Teases

Vivo V15 Pro is set to launch in India on February 20. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2GvYtPe via

Apple's Next HomePod May Support 3D Hand Gestures and Face ID, Patent Tips

Apple's future HomePod speaker could support 3D hand gestures, Face ID, and a lot more according to a recently published patent application. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2E09zdw via

Microsoft Backs US Facial Recognition Bill as Amazon Mulls Support

Two months after calling for laws to regulate facial-recognition software, Microsoft is lobbying on behalf of a first-of-its-kind bill in its home state of Washington. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2TDqxnn via

Amazon Calls for Transparent Use of Facial ID Tech by Law Enforcement

Amazon on Thursday joined the call for transparency in the use of facial recognition technology by law enforcement agencies. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2I0xH3F via gqrds

Vimeo Revenue Jumps 54 Percent in 2018, Paying Subscribers Near 1 Million

The figures highlight the rising interest in alternate video platforms which are much smaller than market leader YouTube but are growing by serving a niche customer base. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2SEjTA0 via

Apple Says Apps That Covertly Record Screen Will Be Removed From App Store

Apple has cracked down on misbehaving apps asking them to either remove or disclose the code that enables these unethical practices, or face the eventuality of being de-listed from the App Store. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2SkSkMM via

GoPro CEO Still Sees Growth in China, Despite Economic Slowdown

Sales from the Asia Pacific region are a boon for GoPro, with growth rates in Thailand, South Korea, and Japan running several times faster than in China. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2tczF6Y via

Opera Browser Beta for Android Gets Free, Unlimited VPN

Opera has launched a free, in-built VPN for the Opera beta browser on Android that offers unlimited, log-free service. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2TBWnAT via

Amazon Invests in Self-Driving Car Startup Aurora

"We are always looking to invest in innovative, customer-obsessed companies, and Aurora is just that," Amazon said in response to an AFP inquiry. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2MSux0G via

Moto G7 Play vs Redmi Note 7 vs Samsung Galaxy M20

Moto G7 Play price in the US is set at $199 (roughly Rs. 14,200), while the Redmi Note 7 is available with a starting price of CNY 999 (roughly Rs. 10,600) and the Samsung Galaxy M20 starts at Rs.... from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2Gws4YB via

Uber Lays Out Its Plan for Long-Term Self-Disruption

Some of Uber's new lines of business may actively dissuade people from calling one of its cars. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2DZKHCU via

Airbnb Eyes the Sky With Hire of Aviation Executive

Airbnb on Thursday said that it hired airline industry veteran Fred Reid away from an autonomous flight vehicle startup backed by Google co-founder Larry Page. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2GhgFfX via

Amazon Calls for Transparent Use of Facial ID Tech by Law Enforcement

Amazon on Thursday joined the call for transparency in the use of facial recognition technology by law enforcement agencies. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2I0xH3F via

Twitter Reveals Daily Active Users, Will Stop Reporting Monthly Figures

Twitter has historically disclosed the percentage growth of its daily users, but not the actual figure. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2tfSXIp via

Angry Birds Virtual Reality Game Is Out Now on HTC Vive, Oculus Rift

Control the slingshot in first person to take down those egg-stealing green pigs from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2SkdPgQ via

Oppo K1 Review

Oppo K1 is the most affordable smartphone in India with an in-display fingerprint sensor. But is a good all-rounder too? Read our Oppo K1 review to find out. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2TBPFLb via

Epic Games Finally Lets You Merge Your Fortnite Accounts

You can now merge your Xbox One, Switch Fortnite accounts with your PS4 account. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2TEx0yr via

iOS 12.1.4 Update Patches 2 Zero-Day Exploits, Says Google Project Zero

A Google security researcher revealed that hackers have been spotted attempting to exploit two iOS vulnerabilities. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2DlkXze via

Beyerdynamic Soul Byrd In-the-Ear Headphones Launched in India

The new headset from Beyerdynamic is priced at Rs. 6,999 and has an in-line remote and microphone from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2DljUzi via

Netflix Finally Brings Smart Downloads Feature to iOS App

The Smart Downloads feature for automatic download management has finally arrived on the Netflix app for iPhone and iPad. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2Gh0akf via

Huawei Open to European Supervision, Says Executive in Speech

Huawei wants cybersecurity to be viewed as a technical rather than ideological issue and is open to supervision by European governments to prove the point. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2I0IxHb via

BSNL Reduces Validity of Rs. 319 Voice Calling Recharge to 84 Days

Earlier this prepaid recharge used to offer 90 days validity, but the Rs. 319 BSNL plan now offers only 84 days validity only. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2MU2zlm via

Apple Fixes Group FaceTime Bug Through iOS 12.1.4 Update

The iOS 12.1.4 update has been rolled out for all compatible iPhone and iPad models. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2MZiqPK via

Leaked Avatar Sequel Titles 'In Consideration', Says James Cameron

James Cameron has confirmed that the leaked Avatar sequel titles - "Avatar: The Way of Water", "Avatar: The Seed Bearer", "Avatar: The Tulkun Rider", and "Avatar: The Quest for Eywa"... from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2UKBHqD via

Branson Says He'll Fly to Space by July Aboard Virgin Galactic Spaceship

"My wish is to go up on the 50th anniversary of the moon landing, that's what we're working on," the head of the Virgin group said on the sidelines of an event to honour Virgin Galactic. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2Bq7xl7 via

Realme Says Oppo ColorOS 6.0 Update to Bring Much-Requested App Drawer

ColorOS 6.0 update will bring the option to enable an app drawer if the user prefers to have it. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2GrJu8Z via

Amazon's Bezos Says National Enquirer Owner Tried to Blackmail Him

Amazon chief executive Jeff Bezos said Thursday that he was the target of an extortion and blackmail effort by the National Enquirer. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2I18nKS via