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Sophisticated hacker targeted Android, Windows users in 2020: Google

A highly sophisticated hacker targeted owners of Android and Windows devices in the first quarter of 2020, carrying out hacking via "watering hole" attacks, Google has revealed.

WhatsApp's new privacy policy pushes users to rival messaging app Signal

Rival messaging app Signal emerged from oblivion to hit the top slot as the most downloaded communication application (app) in the country on Sunday

Xiaomi Mi QLED TV 4K review: A wholesome package despite some flaws

Despite its accessible price tag, the Mi QLED TV 4K barely cuts corners on major features, technology or otherwise

WhatsApp to stop working on these smartphones from January 1

WhatsApp will stop working for some iPhones as well as Android smartphones starting January 1, 2021.

Google to shut down its light-weight IoT version of android early next year

Google has announced that Android Things will shut down early next year.

ColorOS 11 review: OPPO's customisation features add zing to Android 11 OS

Based on the Android 11 operating system, ColorOS 11 brings most of the features that Google operating systems natively support

Google tells Android users to update Chrome to avoid critical bug

Google has advised Android smartphone users to update the Chrome browser after it patched a Zero-Day bug in the browser

Facebook finally rolls out Dark Mode on Android for users worldwide

Facebook has finally started to broadly roll out Dark Mode for billions of users on Android smartphones.

Twitter down: Users unable to access website; Android, iOS also affected

The social media website is not allowing users to refresh their feed. Issues are being reflected not only on the web version but also on the Twitter app for iPhone and Android

WhatsApp to bring support for face unlock feature on Android: Report

Once the feature rolls out, the "fingerprint lock" settings will be renamed to the more general "biometric lock"

Realme Smart TV SLED 4K review: Pricier than LED smart TVs, but worth it

Is SLED a real breakthrough in display technology or just another marketing gimmick? Let's find out

Google Assistant to now help users open, search Android apps

Google has extended Assistant voice commands to Android apps and the users can now open and search their favourite apps with 'Hey Google wake word and make everyday tasks within an app much easier

With launch of its mini app store, Paytm rides the Atmanirbhar bandwagon

Paytm recently launched an indigenous mini app store to rival global majors such as Google and Apple

Google's play

India's user base can help challenge the app ecosystem

Google Camera Go app gets 'Night Mode' for low-light photography

Google Camera Go app has received a dedicated Night Mode for enhanced low-light photography on low-end Android Go-supported devices

Facebook awards $10,000 for finding bug in its Android app

The security researcher found a vulnerability in the download feature of Facebooks Android app that could be exploited to launch RCE attacks

Google hiring special team to spot critical bugs in Android apps

As bugs in highly-sensitive apps on Google Play Store keep increasing, Google is now looking for security engineers to find critical vulnerabilities and focus largely on fake Covid-19 contact tracing

China preparing to launch an antitrust investigation into Google: Report

A potential probe would also look at accusations that Google's market position could cause 'extreme damage' to Chinese companies like Huawei

Realme launches Narzo 20 Pro, Narzo 20, Narzo 20A; unveils Realme UI 2.0

From fast charging capability to multi-optic camera set-up, big capacity battery, and screen of enhanced refresh rate, the Realme Narzo 20 series brings several upgrades over predecessor

The apps game

Google should not misuse its dominant position