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Over 128 mn iOS users affected by 'XcodeGhost' malware, says report

More than 128 million iOS users were allegedly affected by the XcodeGhost malware which first surfaced in 2015 - responsible for injecting malware into several iPhone and iPad apps

Nasa Mars helicopter heard humming through planet's thin Martian air

First came the amazing pictures, then the video. Now Nasa is sharing sounds of its little helicopter humming through the thin Martian air

India holds up wireless approvals for China-made devices, delaying launches

India has held up approvals for import of wifi modules from China for months, driving companies such as U.S. computer makers Dell and HP and China's Xiaomi, Lenovo, and others to delay product launch.

WhatsApp scraps May 15 deadline for accepting privacy policy terms

Will follow up with reminders to users who haven't accepted privacy policy terms over next several weeks, says Facebook-owned WhatsApp

Samsung to share more royalty-free technologies with smaller firms

Samsung Electronics will allow smaller local companies to use more of its royalty-free technologies as part of its efforts to attain shared growth, according to the industry ministry on Friday

Apple's app store chief fends off attacks in antitrust trial

Apple's top app store executive on Thursday faced an avalanche of documents unleashed by an Epic Games lawyer aiming to prove allegations that the iPhone maker has been gouging app makers

Google to give users more controls on how apps use their data sharing

Google has pre-announced an upcoming safety section in Google Play that will help people understand the data an app collects or shares

Facebook takes down 9 fake networks from 6 countries for violating policy

Facebook has taken down nine networks from six countries in April targeting people with false and deceptive information

Delhi HC seeks CCI stand on FB, WhatsApp appeals against privacy policy

Delhi High Court sought response of CCI on the appeals of Facebook and WhatsApp against a single judge order dismissing their pleas against a probe ordered into messaging app's new privacy policy

Global TWS market to see 33% growth in 2021, Apple set to lead: Report

The global True Wireless Stereo Headset market is expected to grow 33% (year-over-year) in 2021, reaching 310 million units

Samsung develops chip packaging tech for high-performance applications

Samsung Electronics said it has developed an advanced chip packaging technology for high-performance applications as it eyes to expand its leadership in semiconductor solutions

Twitter rolls out new prompts for users to curb bullying on its platform

Twitter has rolled out improved prompts that will encourage users to pause and reconsider a potentially harmful or offensive reply before tweeting it

Covid-19: Google says 20% of workers will be remote, many more hybrid

Google says it expects about 20% of ifs workforce to still work remotely after its offices reopen this fall, while some 60% will work a hybrid schedule

Donald Trump remains banned on Facebook, oversight board rules

A return to social media would have given Trump a broader platform as he supports state and local candidates who were loyal to him

Delhi HC seeks Centre's stand on PIL against WhatsApp privacy policy

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday sought response of the Centre and social media platforms Facebook and WhatsApp on a PIL challenging the new privacy policy of the messaging app

A new avatar: Making a case for crypto-currencies to fill SME financing gap

Studies point out that the 40 million-odd SMEs in India, with limited access to formal credit, face a financing gap of $250-500 billion

These entrepreneurs are turning their fleet into e-scooters after Covid hit

Bounce has crossed six million km on its electric scooters fleet, using a network of kirana owners, who have enabled over 150,000 battery swaps

Epic Games cites Apple's total control over iPhones at first day of trial

Epic broke Apple's rules in August when it introduced its own in-app payment system in Fortnite to circumvent Apple's commissions. In response, Apple kicked Epic off its App Store

Apple hires ex-Google AI scientist who resigned after colleagues' firings

Bengio is expected to lead a new AI research unit at Apple under John Giannandrea, senior vice president of machine learning and AI strategy, two people familiar with the matter said

Intel will 'focus' less on buying back company stock: CEO Pat Gelsinger

The chief executive of the biggest US chip-maker, Intel Corp, said the company is going to curb its focus on buying back its own stock