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Here is why Apple iPhone XS and XS Max may not be able to revive Apple's falling market share in India
Rishi Ranjan Kala | September 25, 2018 2:11 AM
Analysts said iPhone XS — priced at Rs 99,900-1,34,900 — and XS Max with a price tag of Rs 1,09,900-1,44,900 are not competitive in Indian market. The starting price for the base XS model is higher by 11% compared to iPhone X 64GB.
Apple completes acquisition of music recognition app Shazam
IANS | September 25, 2018 2:57 AMApple on Monday announced it has completed the acquisition of Shazam, one of the world's most popular music recognition mobile apps.
Google tunes search for prescience and pictures
AFP | September 25, 2018 8:08 AMInstagram co-founders CEO Kevin Systrom, CTO Krieger resign
Reuters | September 25, 2018 9:28 AMCouldn't book Mi LED Smart TV in sale? Xiaomi announces offline availability at over 500 stores in India
FE Online | September 24, 2018 5:02 PMFlipkart Big Billion Days announced! Check massive deals, offers, and how to avail them
FE Online | September 24, 2018 10:28 PMMicrosoft unveils $40 million project to use Artificial Intelligence for humanitarian causes
PTI | September 24, 2018 10:51 PM-
Microsoft introduces platform to build voice skills for Cortana
IANS | September 25, 2018 10:46 AMTo help businesses create custom voice apps for their employees and users, Microsoft has launched the “Cortana Skills Kit for Enterprise” for developers.
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Australian bank goes digital with Infosys cloud software
IANS | September 25, 2018 10:05 AMSoftware major Infosys said on Tuesday that Australian Military Bank (AMB) in Sydney went live digitally on the Finacle cloud platform of its subsidiary EdgeVerve Systems.
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Instagram co-founders Kevin Systrom, Mike Krieger resign in latest Facebook executive exit
Reuters | September 25, 2018 11:24 AMInstagram on Monday said co-founders Kevin Systrom and Mike Krieger have resigned as chief executive officer and chief technical officer of the photo-sharing app owned by Facebook Inc, giving scant explanation for the move.
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Google tunes search for prescience and pictures
AFP | September 25, 2018 8:08 AMGoogle unveiled changes Monday aimed at making the leading search engine more visual and intuitive to the point it can answer questions before being asked.
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Apple completes acquisition of music recognition app Shazam
IANS | September 25, 2018 2:57 AMApple on Monday announced it has completed the acquisition of Shazam, one of the world’s most popular music recognition mobile apps.
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Facebook picks Hotstar CEO Ajit Mohan as MD for India
FE Bureau | September 25, 2018 2:36 AMMohan has been leading Hotstar since April 2016 and has been behind the success of the video streaming app, which has more than 100 million downloads.
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pi Ventures closes first fund at Rs 225 crore
FE Bureau | September 25, 2018 2:24 AMpi Ventures, an early stage venture fund that focusses on applied artificial intelligence, machine learning and IoT, has announced the final close of its first fund at Rs 225 crore, exceeding the initial target of Rs 195 crore.
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Here is why Apple iPhone XS and XS Max may not be able to revive Apple’s falling market share in India
Rishi Ranjan Kala | September 25, 2018 2:11 AMAnalysts said iPhone XS — priced at Rs 99,900-1,34,900 — and XS Max with a price tag of Rs 1,09,900-1,44,900 are not competitive in Indian market. The starting price for the base XS model is higher by 11% compared to iPhone X 64GB.
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Microsoft unveils $40 million project to use Artificial Intelligence for humanitarian causes
PTI | September 24, 2018 10:51 PMTech giant Microsoft Monday announced a USD 40 million (about Rs 290 crore) programme that will focus on using artificial intelligence (AI) to help in disaster recovery and protecting refugees, among other humanitarian causes.
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Flipkart Big Billion Days announced! Check massive deals, offers, and how to avail them
FE Online | September 24, 2018 10:28 PMFlipkart will also conduct “crazy deals” on mobiles, TVs, computers, laptops, furniture, beauty products, and personal care appliances among others every 8 hours and flash sale every hour
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Flipkart Big Billion Days 2018: Walmart-backed firm set to kick off festive sale – What shoppers need to know
PTI | September 24, 2018 9:54 PMWalmart-backed Flipkart will kick-off its ‘The Big Billion Days’ (TBBD) festive sale from October 10, lining up new launches across categories and dishing out discount offers to woo Indian shoppers during the season.
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Unfazed by the intense competition? Focussed on balanced and profitable growth in India, says Motorola
PTI | September 24, 2018 9:17 PMUnfazed by the intense competition in India’s smartphone market, Motorola says it is focussed on “balanced and profitable” growth here as it lines up newer devices. Motorola, which is part of Chinese technology giant Lenovo Group, had re-entered the Indian market in 2014 in an exclusive partnership with e-commerce Flipkart.
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All telecom equipment used by operators will have to undergo mandatory testing – Know what it means
PTI | September 24, 2018 9:05 PMAll telecom equipment used by operators will have to undergo mandatory testing and get certified by authorised agencies in accordance with specified norms from October 1, Telecom Secretary Aruna Sundarajan has said.
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Former Hotstar executive Ajit Mohan is now Facebook India’s MD & VP
PTI | September 24, 2018 8:39 PMSocial media giant Facebook said Monday it has appointed former Hotstar executive Ajit Mohan as Vice-President and Managing Director of its India operations.
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Realme 2 sale in India on Flipkart today: Up to Rs 9,500 discount, price, specifications
FE Online | September 25, 2018 10:22 AMRealme 2 sale will start at 12 pm on Flipkart. The smartphone comes with dual cameras, 6.2-inch display, and more
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Instagram is not launching this feature anytime soon?
IANS | September 24, 2018 7:46 PMInstagram has denied testing any native “Regramming” feature that could allow its one billion users to instantly repost someone else’s post to their own account, the media reported.
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Proud moment! 3 Indian women selected as Facebook global community leaders
IANS | September 24, 2018 7:39 PMAdhunika Prakash, who founded non-profit Breastfeeding Support for Indian Moms in Pune, was on Monday selected among five global leaders for $1 million award each by Facebook as part of its Community Leadership Programme.
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Face login feature now being tested on Paytm: What it is and how it will work – Explained here
IANS | September 24, 2018 7:29 PMTo further secure its platform, digital payments company Paytm on Monday said it is testing a new “Face Login” feature on its Android beta app.
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Whopping! Get 240GB free data with Nokia 5.1 Plus; Rs 1,800 cashback up for grabs – Check how to avail sale offer
FE Online | September 24, 2018 6:43 PMNokia 5.1 Plus comes in Black, White, and Blue colours with a glossy finish
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Couldn’t book Mi LED Smart TV in sale? Xiaomi announces offline availability at over 500 stores in India
FE Online | September 24, 2018 5:02 PMXiaomi said that Mi LED Smart TVs can be purchased at over 500 preferred partner stores across nine cities
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Moto One Power with 5000mAh battery, Android One launched in India: Price, specifications
FE Online | September 24, 2018 3:12 PMMoto One Power is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 processor paired with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage
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Panasonic to foray into flagship smartphone segment in India
IANS | September 24, 2018 1:20 PMAfter creating its space in the entry-level and mid-price segment, Panasonic is geared up to launch two Artificial Intelligence (AI)-enabled premium smartphones in the Indian market on October 4.
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Mobile-first workforce to drive SaaS Cloud growth in India, says Oracle India exec
IANS | September 24, 2018 11:55 AMAs more and more businesses in India shift their focus to building a mobile-first workforce, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) Cloud solutions will connect not only people to solutions but also networked devices, machinery and products in the near future, a top Oracle India executive said on Monday.
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Wary of mobile camera threat, Canon has its focus on high-end photography
Sudhir Chowdhary | September 24, 2018 1:35 AMWith its all-new EOS R system, Canon is optimistic about maintaining leadership in the combined DSLR and mirrorless market.
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India as an imaging destination has huge potential, says Kazutada Kobayashi, President & CEO, Canon India
Sudhir Chowdhary | September 24, 2018 1:35 AMCanon’s entry-level DSLR cameras have seen remarkable growth and continue to remain the most popular choice amongst users.
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Boat Bluetooth speaker and headphones: Lightweight, portable devices with good output
Sudhir Chowdhary | September 24, 2018 1:34 AMLightweight and portable, these audio devices provide good audio output with clear sound
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Honor 7s: Price, specifications, pros and cons of budget phone
FE Bureau | September 24, 2018 1:33 AMPriced at Rs 6,999, this phone comes packed with quite a few features
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