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Google Launches Emergency Location Service Feature for Android Smartphones in India
Google has activated its Emergency Location Service (ELS) in India for compatible Android devices. Uttar Pradesh has become state in the country to operationalise the functionality by integrating it with its 112 emergency number. Android users can send their "precise" location to emergency service providers by calling or texting the number. The fea...
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Apple Reportedly Developing Satellite-Powered Maps, Photo Sharing via Satellite on iPhone
Apple is developing several new features linked to satellite connectivity for the iPhone, as per a seasoned journalist. The Cupertino-based tech giant first introduced satellite-based emergency calls and messages in 2022 with the iPhone 14 series. Subsequent iPhone models have all featured support for it, along with several quality-of-life upgrades...
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Google Fined $314 Million For Misusing Android Users' Phone Data
Google was told by a California jury to pay $314 million over claims that it illegally used Android users' cellular data to collect information without their knowledge.
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iPhone 16e Introduces Apple’s Proprietary C1 5G Cellular Modem With Improved Efficiency
After months of anticipation, Apple debuted the successor to the iPhone SE (2022) dubbed the iPhone 16e on Wednesday. The phone comes with several firsts in the company’s affordable iPhone lineup, including an OLED display, a notch design with Face ID, and support for Apple Intelligence. However, a key addition which surprisingly only got a few l...
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OTT Platforms in India Using 5G Networks Without Paying Up, Claims COAI DG
Cellular Operators Association of India Director General S P Kochhar on Thursday made a case for sharing profit between OTT players and telecom companies for using 5G networks. "While telcos carry their traffic of voice and data, majority of the use of these networks is done by OTT players who load these networks with massive amounts of data which...
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OnePlus Pad Gets OxygenOS 13.1 Update in India, Brings Cellular Data Sharing Feature
The OnePlus Pad was launched earlier this year in February at the OnePlus’ Cloud 11 event. The tablet is now getting updated to the latest OxygenOS 13.1. The update brings in features like cellular data sharing and a new multiscreen connection. The update is also rolling out to the OnePlus 11 and OnePlus 11R smartphones.
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Android 13 Lets Users Keep Wi-Fi Enabled in Airplane Mode on Google Pixel Phones: All Details
Android 13 lets users customise their phone’s settings to remember to keep their Wi-Fi connection on even in airplane mode. Earlier, when the airplane mode was turned on, it used to disconnect both the cellular as well as Wi-Fi connections.
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OTT Communication Services Should Be Licensed, Compensate Telcos for Data Traffic, COAI Says
COAI on Tuesday pitched for licensing and light-touch regulation for OTT communication services, as part of its suggestions on definition of OTT networks as part of the draft telecom bill. The telecom operators' body also said that OTT services, which include apps like WhatsApp, Signal, Google Meet, and Telegram, should directly compensate telcos f...
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iPhone 14 'SIM Not Supported' Bug Being Investigated by Apple: Report
iPhone 14 series has reportedly been hit by another bug issue, this time related to cellular data and SIM card support, according to a report by MacRumors. Apple is currently investigating the issue, according to the report. The iPhone maker had previously released updates to iOS 16.0.2 and iOS 16.0.3 that addressed earlier reported bugs and is set...
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Vi RedX Family Plan With Up to Five Member Connections Launched
Vi’s new Rs. 1,699 and Rs. 2,299 RedX Family postpaid plans come with three-member and five-member connection benefits. Both the plans offer unlimited calls, unlimited data, 3,000 SMS messages per month, and benefits like Amazon Prime and Netflix subscription.
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Google Launches Emergency Location Service Feature for Android Smartphones in India
Google has activated its Emergency Location Service (ELS) in India for compatible Android devices. Uttar Pradesh has become state in the country to operationalise the functionality by integrating it with its 112 emergency number. Android users can send their "precise" location to emergency service providers by calling or texting the number. The fea...
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Apple Reportedly Developing Satellite-Powered Maps, Photo Sharing via Satellite on iPhone
Apple is developing several new features linked to satellite connectivity for the iPhone, as per a seasoned journalist. The Cupertino-based tech giant first introduced satellite-based emergency calls and messages in 2022 with the iPhone 14 series. Subsequent iPhone models have all featured support for it, along with several quality-of-life upgrades...
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Google Fined $314 Million For Misusing Android Users' Phone Data
Google was told by a California jury to pay $314 million over claims that it illegally used Android users' cellular data to collect information without their knowledge.
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iPhone 16e Introduces Apple’s Proprietary C1 5G Cellular Modem With Improved Efficiency
After months of anticipation, Apple debuted the successor to the iPhone SE (2022) dubbed the iPhone 16e on Wednesday. The phone comes with several firsts in the company’s affordable iPhone lineup, including an OLED display, a notch design with Face ID, and support for Apple Intelligence. However, a key addition which surprisingly only got a few l...
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OTT Platforms in India Using 5G Networks Without Paying Up, Claims COAI DG
Cellular Operators Association of India Director General S P Kochhar on Thursday made a case for sharing profit between OTT players and telecom companies for using 5G networks. "While telcos carry their traffic of voice and data, majority of the use of these networks is done by OTT players who load these networks with massive amounts of data which...
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OnePlus Pad Gets OxygenOS 13.1 Update in India, Brings Cellular Data Sharing Feature
The OnePlus Pad was launched earlier this year in February at the OnePlus’ Cloud 11 event. The tablet is now getting updated to the latest OxygenOS 13.1. The update brings in features like cellular data sharing and a new multiscreen connection. The update is also rolling out to the OnePlus 11 and OnePlus 11R smartphones.
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Android 13 Lets Users Keep Wi-Fi Enabled in Airplane Mode on Google Pixel Phones: All Details
Android 13 lets users customise their phone’s settings to remember to keep their Wi-Fi connection on even in airplane mode. Earlier, when the airplane mode was turned on, it used to disconnect both the cellular as well as Wi-Fi connections.
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OTT Communication Services Should Be Licensed, Compensate Telcos for Data Traffic, COAI Says
COAI on Tuesday pitched for licensing and light-touch regulation for OTT communication services, as part of its suggestions on definition of OTT networks as part of the draft telecom bill. The telecom operators' body also said that OTT services, which include apps like WhatsApp, Signal, Google Meet, and Telegram, should directly compensate telcos f...
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iPhone 14 'SIM Not Supported' Bug Being Investigated by Apple: Report
iPhone 14 series has reportedly been hit by another bug issue, this time related to cellular data and SIM card support, according to a report by MacRumors. Apple is currently investigating the issue, according to the report. The iPhone maker had previously released updates to iOS 16.0.2 and iOS 16.0.3 that addressed earlier reported bugs and is set...
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Vi RedX Family Plan With Up to Five Member Connections Launched
Vi’s new Rs. 1,699 and Rs. 2,299 RedX Family postpaid plans come with three-member and five-member connection benefits. Both the plans offer unlimited calls, unlimited data, 3,000 SMS messages per month, and benefits like Amazon Prime and Netflix subscription.
