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Jio Phone Explosion, WhatsApp Group Calls, Xiaomi Redmi Note 5, and More: Your 360 Daily

Gadgets 360 Staff | Monday October 23, 2017

Redmi Note 5 specifications leak, WhatsApp looks set to get group audio calls, Jio Phone allegedly explodes, and more.

Four USB Type-C Accessories You Can Buy For Your MacBook Right Now

Gadgets 360 Staff | Monday October 23, 2017

USB Type-C accessories can be hard to find but we've picked some you can buy right now.

Essential Phone Price Slashed From $699 to $499

Gadgets 360 Staff | Monday October 23, 2017

The price revision may help the Essential Phone lure some customers who might have been eyeing Apple's iPhone X, which goes on sale on November 3, and Google's Pixel 2 XL, which went on sale this month.

Apple, Foxconn to Meet Over iPhone X Production Issues: Report

Indo-Asian News Service | Monday October 23, 2017

Apple will have around 2-3 million devices before the launch on November 3, enough to meet demand, KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo said.

Apple Hit by Trademark Lawsuit Over iPhone X's Animoji Feature

Reuters | Monday October 23, 2017

A Tokyo-based firm has sued Apple, saying it holds the US trademark on the term 'animoji', and that Apple's use of the word is a "textbook case" of deliberate infringement.

Japanese Firm Sues Apple Over 'Animoji' Feature In iPhone X

Indo-Asian News Service | Saturday October 21, 2017

Emonster owns an iOS app called "Animoji" that lets people send emoji that are animated in a loop like GIFs.

Nokia 7 Launched, Oppo F5 Models, Pixel 2 Details, and More: Your 360 Daily

Gadgets 360 Staff | Friday October 20, 2017

Nokia 7 promises high-end feature at a reasonable price, Oppo F5 and HTC U11 Plus are set to launch.

EU Lawmakers Agree to Strengthen Privacy Rules for WhatsApp, Skype

Reuters | Friday October 20, 2017

EU lawmakers voted on Thursday to bring online messaging and email services such as WhatsApp and Skype into the scope of tough telecoms privacy rules.

Workers at iPhone Supplier in China Protest Unpaid Bonuses

Associated Press | Friday October 20, 2017

Jabil, in a statement late Thursday, said it was "committed to ensuring every employee is paid fairly and on time."

iOS 11 Bug Can Give Anyone Access to Your Photos

Gadgets 360 Staff | Friday October 20, 2017

A potential vulnerability found in the latest version of iOS mobile operating system can give anyone access to the Photos folder on your iPhone, according to a widely circulated video on YouTube.

Apple and GE Team Up on Predix Industrial Apps to Track Power Plants, Machinery

Reuters | Friday October 20, 2017

Apple, GE have come up with a tool for app developers to connect Apple's iOS operating system more easily to GE's Predix cloud software.

iPhone 8 Demand Called 'Anaemic' by US, Canada Telcos

Reuters | Friday October 20, 2017

Wireless carriers in the United States and Canada have reported slow third-quarter iPhone customer upgrades.

Google Play Lowers App Subscription Fee to 15 Percent, Matches Apple's Offering

Gadgets 360 Staff | Friday October 20, 2017

Developers will be able to make use of the price revision beginning January 2018.

Apple Shares Drop On iPhone 8 Demand Worries

Thomson Reuters | Thursday October 19, 2017

Apple Inc's shares fell 1.5 per cent in premarket trading on Thursday on growing concerns about muted demand for the iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus.

iPhone X to Be Key Global Smartphone Sales Driver in 2018: Gartner

Jagmeet Singh | Wednesday October 18, 2017

The Apple iPhone X is predicted to become a key sales driver for the smartphone market as a whole.

Xiaomi Expects 2017 to Be Its Best Year, Aims to Beat Huawei in 2020: Report

Gadgets 360 Staff | Wednesday October 18, 2017

Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi expects to ship 90 million units by the end of this year, a figure that if it achieves would be its highest, company founder and chief executive office Lei Jun said.

Autonomous Cars Head for the Big Apple

Associated Press | Wednesday October 18, 2017

Cruise Automation, a San Francisco-based self-driving software company owned by General Motors Co., aims to begin testing in New York City early next year.

Apple Watch Notification Said to Save US Man's Life

Indo-Asian News Service | Wednesday October 18, 2017

The app notified him that his heart rate was continuously above his usual heart rate of 54 beats per minute.

Greenpeace Faults Samsung, Amazon, Huawei, and Other Tech Giants for Environment Impact

Associated Press | Wednesday October 18, 2017

"Tech companies claim to be at the forefront of innovation, but their supply chains are stuck in the Industrial Age."

WhatsApp Live Location Sharing Launched: Here's How It Works

Kunal Dua | Friday October 20, 2017

WhatsApp live location sharing is rolling out to Android and iPhone and it's pretty easy to get started with live location.

Google Viewed as Most Authentic Brand in India, Amazon Globally: Survey

Indo-Asian News Service | Tuesday October 17, 2017

Globally, Apple takes the second spot after Amazon in the authenticity race, according to the results revealed by Cohn & Wolfe.

BSNL & Micromax Launch Bharat-1, Mi MIX 2 First Sale, Moto X4 India Launch Date, and More: Your 360 Daily

Gadgets 360 Staff | Tuesday October 17, 2017

BSNL and Micromax launch Bharat-1 to rival Jio Phone, Xiaomi Mi MIX 2 goes on sale in India, Moto X4 India launch date is November 13.

Huawei Could Soon Surpass Apple in the Smartphone Market, IDC Analyst Says

Gadgets 360 Staff | Tuesday October 17, 2017

In the quarter that ended in June, Huawei assumed 11.3 percent of the market share, shipping 38.5 million handsets, according to IDC.

Apple Responds to Face ID Privacy Concerns Voiced by US Senator

Indo-Asian News Service | Tuesday October 17, 2017

In September, Senator Al Franken (Democrat-Minnesota) had asked several questions related to Apple's implementation of the Face ID technology.

Huawei Aims to Challenge Apple, Samsung on Tech and Price With Mate 10 Series

Reuters | Tuesday October 17, 2017

Huawei's new Mate 10 series touts high-end cameras, screens and batteries but at prices 15-30 percent below more or less comparable Apple and Samsung smartphones.

iPhone 7 Outselling iPhone 8 in the US: Report

Reuters | Tuesday October 17, 2017

Traditionally, new editions of the iPhone have sold quickly as fans queue for the latest upgrade.

iPhone X First Batch, With Just 46,500 Units, Ships Out of China: Report

Gadgets 360 Staff | Tuesday October 17, 2017

Even as it appears that Apple is in line to begin delivering this year's flagship iPhone X units on time, it appears the company is still struggling to solve the production issues.

WPA2 Wi-Fi Vulnerability to KRACK Attacks Already Patched by Microsoft, Apple; Google Working on Fix 

Gadgets 360 Staff | Tuesday October 17, 2017

The Wi-Fi Alliance, an industry group which sets standards for wireless connections, said computer users should not panic.

Wi-Fi KRACK Attacks, Jio Phone Pre-Bookings, Xiaomi Redmi 5A Launch, and More: Your 360 Daily

Gadgets 360 Staff | Monday October 16, 2017

Every Wi-Fi device on the planet is compromised, Jio Phone pre-booking date, Xiaomi Redmi 5A and Huawei Mate 10 launched.

iPhone 7 at Rs. 7,777 Down Payment With New Airtel Rs. 2,499 Plan

Ketan Pratap | Tuesday October 17, 2017

Airtel customers can switch to iPhone 7 32GB with a Rs. 7,777 down payment and monthly Rs. 2,499 postpaid plan for two years.