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Amazon India fixes tech glitch after data leak spooks sellers

The tech giant reported the cybersecurity lapse only a month after it 'inadvertently disclosed' email addresses of its users..

Jan 10, 2019

Google takes down 85 malicious Android apps from Play store [Here's how to detect fake apps]

These fake Android apps on Google Play Store, though flashy to look ruin user-experience on the device. Devious app developers also create fake impressions about the installation on the phones to fleece ad agencies.

Jan 10, 2019

Google Assistant comes to Maps for Android, iOS

With Google Assistant on Google Maps, you can share your ETA with friends and family, reply to text messages, play music and podcasts, search for places along your route, add a new stop and auto-punctuate your message and more.

Jan 9, 2019

Over a dozen retro iPhone games detected with Golduck malware links on Apple iOS App Store: Quick facts

It's a wake call for not just Apple, but also Google to scale up their security measures to thwart future malware attacks on smartphones, which has become the ubiquitous object of convenience in the digital era we live right now.

Jan 8, 2019

OnePlus 3, 3T Android Pie testing underway: Here's when to expect Google's mobile OS release

Both OnePlus 3 and the OnePlus 3T are spotted running Android Pie on Geekbench performance testing website.

Jan 8, 2019

CastHack: Here's how to protect Wi-Fi router from hackers taking over Chromecast, smart TV

Google has advised Chromecast users to disable Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) on their Wi-Fi router settings to protect hackers from taking control of the smart TV.

Jan 4, 2019

CastHack: Old Chromecast bug comes back to haunt Google, as hackers hijack Home speakers, smart TVs

As per the latest numbers, CastHack has affected more than 65,000 smart TVs with Chromecast, 1,500 Google Home smart speakers. Hackers have also succeeded in playing PewDiePie videos on 6,700 TVs and even renamed the devices.

Jan 3, 2019

San Bernardino shooting lawsuits vs Facebook, Google, Twitter dismissed

A federal judge has dismissed lawsuits seeking to hold Facebook, Google and Twitter liable to victims of the December 2015 mass shooting in San Bernardino, California for letting Islamic State flourish on their social media platforms.

Jan 3, 2019

Now, you can exchange text messages on Google Maps for Android, iOS

With Messages options, users can communicate with the shop keepers about product availability or timings or any small information via texts on Google Maps.

Jan 2, 2019

Google will soon put an end to annoying SMS spam on Android phones

After introducing call screen feature, search engine giant Google is all set to bring Spam filter to the SMS app for Android soon.

Dec 30, 2018

Don't fall for rumours, there is no change in Android One programme policy: Google

If you own an Android One series phone, it will certainly get two major Android updates and one additional year of security patches from Google.

Dec 28, 2018

Google for India: Start-ups can now apply for Launchpad Accelerator mentorship programme

Google Launchpad Accelerator Class II is slated to commence in March 2019. Once inducted, the start-ups will have to attend a one-week in-person mentorship boot camp in Bengaluru.

Dec 27, 2018

Amendments to IT Act: Govt. plans to access and trace all 'unlawful' content online

The amendments to Rule 3(5) would require a platform to break end-to-end encryption and introduce systems for retaining data and information specific to each bit of data.

Dec 25, 2018

Who is Mahesh Narayanan? LinkedIn names new country manager for India

Former senior manager of Google India mobile advertising business, Mahesh Narayanan appointed as LinkedIn India's new country manager.

Dec 20, 2018

Google pulls down Android QR & barcode reader app with 5 million plus downloads from Play store

Search engine giant Google has removed another fake Android QR & Barcode reader app on Play store over ad fraud.

Dec 20, 2018

Google removes thousands of malicious Android apps and millions of fake reviews on Play store

It's high time, Google scales up the security to ensure shady apps don't enter Play store.

Dec 19, 2018

Huawei P20 Pro, P20, Mate 10 Pro receive latest Android Pie: Quick facts

As promised, Chinese smartphone maker Huawei has released Google's Android Pie-baed EMUI 9 software update to P20 Pro, P20 and Mate 10 Pro in select markets.

Dec 19, 2018

Google Maps now integrated with Auto routes, estimated fares in select Indian regions: Quick facts

The new Google Maps feature is currently available on Android only and it is likely to come to the iOS app for Apple iPhones soon.

Dec 18, 2018

Google shuts down 'censored' Chinese search project: Report

According to a report in The Intercept on Tuesday, the move comes after hundreds of Google employees raised internal complaints that the project had been kept secret from them.

Dec 18, 2018

Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 review: Mid-range phone king in the making

Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 ticks all key features consumers look in a mid-range phone. It has got gorgeous exterior looks, decent build quality, time-tested Snapdragon 660 CPU, feature-rich camera and is an absolute beast in terms of battery life and no other rival brand can match it right now.

Dec 15, 2018