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The legacy of IPA, founded by Nikhil Chakravartty, the doyen of journalism in India, to keep the flag of independent media flying high, is facing the threat of extinction due to the effect of the Covid pandemic. Only an emergency funding can avert such an eventuality. We appeal to all those who believe in the freedom of expression to contribute to this noble cause.WhatsApp payment service may be closer to launch in India
It looks like Facebook may be closer to launching its WhatsApp payment service in the Indian market. The social media giant just completed an audit that covered its data practices. Government of India delayed the launch of the payment feature on WhatsApp because of data privacy and security concerns....
FaceApp is making a comeback with its ‘old’ filter
A smartphone app that is suddenly making a comeback is FaceApp which was originally launched back in 2017. This app uses neural networks to make digital changes to your face after clicking a photo. FaceApp is developed by Wirless Lab from Saint-Petersburg, Russia. It is available for download on both...
Asus ROG Phone 2 leaked images confirm 120Hz display
Taiwanese electronics giant Asus is working on launching its upcoming high-end smartphone, the Asus ROG Phone 2. Asus has already revealed that its upcoming smartphone will sport the Snapdragon 855 Plus SoC. In fact, the ROG Phone 2 will be the first smartphone in the market to feature the...
Best smartphones under Rs 10,000 to buy in India in July 2019
Today, buying a new smartphone doesn’t involve splurging hefty amount of money. You’ll easily find a budget smartphone with a powerful chipset, dual rear cameras, a fingerprint sensor, and a large battery. While Xiaomi offers good price-to-performance ratio phones, brands like Realme and Samsung are giving tough competition with...
Honor 9X, 9X Pro leaked renders show notch-less display, pop-up camera
Honor is gearing up to launch its Honor 9X series smartphones on July 23 in China. The Honor 9X has already made its appearance on TENAA. Now, the Honor 9X and it’s Pro version are also up for reservation in China. One can check Vmall’s reservation page, which also reveals the...
Xiaomi buys stake in a Chinese SoC designer VeriSilicon
It looks like the Chinese smartphone maker and electronics giant Xiaomi is planning to take its chip-design plans seriously. According to a new report, the company has acquired about 6 percent stake in VeriSilicon Holdings, a chip designer. This move is likely a stepping stone towards the eventual goal...
Baseus launches wireless earpods, chargers and more in India
Baseus, a China-based digital accessory brand, on Tuesday forayed in the Indian market with its range of products. The company has partnered with Teleecare Network India Pvt. Ltd. (An Optiemus Group Company) as its distribution and marketing ally in India. To start with, the company launched TWS Earpods, Smart...
Is Facebook launching new TikTok competitor?
With Facebook roping in former Google employee Jason Toff for a key portfolio, speculation is rife about the social networking giant preparing the launch of a serious competitor to the short video-sharing app TikTok. Toff, who earlier served as the General Manager for Twitter’s short-video sharing service Vine, has...
Best smartphones under Rs 15,000 to buy in July 2019
The sub-Rs 15,000 segment is one of the hotly contested smartphone category. There are plenty of options for you to pick from. Interestingly, these days you can get a 48-megapixel camera sensor, a massive 5,000mAh battery, a big screen, triple cameras and more with a budget phone. You also...
Apple iPhone 6 explodes in the hands of an 11-year-old, company investigates
Apple is looking into an incident of iPhone 6 exploding in the hands of an 11-year-old girl. Kayla Ramos claims that her iPhone 6 exploded while she was playing in her sister’s bedroom in Bakersfield, California. She reportedly noticed sparks coming off the device. She confirmed that she suffered...
