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PM Narendra Modi quits Chinese social media platform Weibo, deletes account

PM Modi decided that he would be quitting Weibo the moment the country announced the ban on 59 Chinese apps, including TikTok, Weibo, Shareit, CamScanner, among others.

Jul 1, 2020

India's ban on 59 Chinese apps: What lies ahead

The move to ban Chinese apps would affect roughly one in three active smartphone users in the country. Some of these apps like TikTok have been installed on hundreds of millions of smartphones.

Jul 1, 2020

OnePlus Nord: Everything to know about new affordable smartphone brand in India

OnePlus said that the Nord product line follows the company's new global business strategy, which includes introducing new products at more affordable price segments.

Jul 1, 2020

China responds to India banning 59 Chinese apps; here's what they said

China is strongly concerned, verifying the situation, said Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Zhao Lijian while addressing a press briefing.

Jun 30, 2020

India bans China apps: Best alternatives to TikTok, Shareit, CamScanner & more

The Ministry of Information and Technology has banned 59 Chinese apps citing privacy breach and preserving India's sovereignty. Here are the best alternatives for you.

Jun 30, 2020

Not sharing users' data with China: TikTok, other apps banned in India to meet govt panel within 48 hours

The govt banned apps like TikTok, WeChat, UC Browser and Xiaomi's Mi Community over national security concerns as India-China bilateral relations remain strained after the Ladakh face-off.

Jun 30, 2020

Reddit silences 790,000 Trump supporters' echoing hate in a single move

After many failed attempts to bring discipline to the controversial r/The_Donald forum using dialogue, Reddit uses force to silence the online hatred inflicted by its users.

Jun 30, 2020

TikTok banned in India: App depended on Indian talent, not the other way round

We tell you why the stars and the TikTok entertainers should not be worried with the ban on the app

Jun 30, 2020

TikTok paid ₹30 Crore to PM Cares; banned weeks later

TiKTok had donated Rs 30 crore to PM Cares and supplied medical equipment worth Rs 100 crore to help India fight COVID-19, but its alleged snooping got the app banned in India.

Jun 29, 2020

TikTok banned in India: It is true, Govt of India bans 59 Chinese apps

The Ministry of Information Technology (MeitY) and The Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-IN) has found several Chinese apps breaching the privacy of Indian citizens and the country's sovereignty and decided to block them.

Jun 29, 2020

How to request verified badge on Facebook: A complete guide

Here's a complete guide to help you request a verified badge on Facebook profile. Users must remember that Facebook doesn't sell the verified badges and anyone offering is a scam.

Jun 29, 2020

Chinese TikTok faces Indian Chingari; 100,000 users download in defiance

An Indian alternative to TikTok is social app Chingari, which as garnered over 100,000 users

Jun 28, 2020

TikTok was spying on iPhone users and Apple caught them red-handed

TikTok has acknowledged the issue and said that it would stop "snooping on users' clipboards after iPhone update shows app constantly reads copied text".

Jun 27, 2020

Microsoft is permanently closing all of its retail stores; promises no layoffs

Microsoft's physical stores haven't opened since the coronavirus-led lockdown and the company's new approach to retail results in never to re-open them.

Jun 26, 2020

Xiaomi using 'Made in India' banners to evade anti-China sentiment in India

Despite the resistance seen towards Chinese smartphone brands in India, Xiaomi is confident the boycott China campaign won't have a major impact on the brand as it claims to be "more Indian than anyone else."

Jun 25, 2020