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Apple launches iPhone 12, 12 Pro service programme for 'no sound' issue

Apple has announced a new service programme for iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro models that suffer from sound issues when placing or receiving calls

Vivo patents phone with detachable in-display camera module

Global smartphone maker Vivo has recently been granted a patent with WIPO for an innovative design that showcases a smartphone with a detachable under-display selfie camera module.

Industry body Nasscom seeks govt help for super innovation units

Of the 500-600 companies present in the Indian ER&D space, 45-50% are engineering service providers, and 55-60% are MNCs and global contact centres

Microsoft fixes cloud computing platform vulnerability after warning

Microsoft says it has fixed a flaw in its cloud computing platform that could have enabled hackers to take over a cloud-based database product used by many big companies.

China regulator swoops on algorithms in latest tech clampdown

In China, state media have accused companies of using algorithms to pressure people into purchases and promotions

Cloud and new tech shift, localisation law drive data centre push in India

The Indian Data Centre (DC) industry is expected to more than double to 1,007 Mw by 2023 from its existing capacity of 447 Mw, says a JLL report

Reply to pleas by Facebook, WhatsApp against IT rules: HC to Centre

The pleas have challenged the new rules on the grounds that they violate the right to privacy and are unconstitutional

HC to hear in Oct appeals of FB, WhatsApp in privacy policy matter

WhatsApp and Facebook have also challenged the CCI's asking them to furnish certain information for the purpose of inquiry conducted by it.

Twitter announces to launch paid 'Ticketed Spaces' for iOS users

Twitter has announced to roll out paid 'Ticketed Spaces for iOS users where some hosts on its live audio feature can now sell access to Ticketed Spaces.

HC asks Centre to respond to pleas by FB, WhatsApp challenging IT Rules

The new IT rules for social media intermediaries require the messaging app to trace chats and make provisions to identify the first originator of information

Apple settlement lets app makers advertise outside payments

The settlement will include $100 million worth of payments to app makers ranging from $250 to $30,000 per developer

Google, Microsoft pledge billions in cybersecurity investments

The Biden administration has been urging the private sector to do its part to strengthen cybersecurity defences against those increasingly sophisticated attacks

West Bengal govt earmarks 100 acres more for IT hub, says minister

The West Bengal government has earmarked another 100 acres of land for its Silicon Valley Tech Hub, state IT Minister Partha Chatterjee said on Thursday.

India's wearable market logs over 118% growth to 11.2 mn units in Q2: IDC

India's wearables market grew 118.2 per cent year-on-year in the June 2021 quarter at 11.2 million units with strong shipments from homegrown brands in earwear and watches fuelling this growth

Air taxis will be possible in coming days under drone rules: Scindia

Air taxis that will traverse the airspace instead of roads will be very much possible in the coming days under the drone rules announced on Thursday, Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia said

FB plans independent poll panel to review political content decisions

The social network is considering to form an independent election commission that would keep a tab on its decisions.

Tech firms promise Joe Biden billions of dollars to bolster cybersecurity

Tech giants like Apple, Google, Microsoft and Amazon have promised US President Joe Biden to help him improve cybersecurity infrastructure in the wake of several high-profile hacking cases

As electronic transactions surge, it's boom time for tech fraud fighters

Pandemic pushes companies to police e-transactions; financial services firms and e-commerce companies are among the major drivers of demand

Google ramps up its India commitment for a safer internet for everyone

The tech giant has increased resources in India to respond to online threats, launched an updated Google Safety Centre in Indian languages, and is introducing global kids safety programme here

Joe Biden to tackle cybersecurity with technology, finance leaders

President Joe Biden is meeting Wednesday with top executives from some of the country's leading technology companies and financial institutions