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Apple readies subscription bundles to boost services - Bloomberg News
Apple Inc is readying a series of subscription bundles that will let customers sign in for several of the iPhone maker's digital services at a lower monthly price, Bloomberg News reported on Thursday.
India's First Internet Connection: VSNL's 1995 Plan Offered 40mins Per Day Usage at Rs 15,000
Internet, and personal computers in general, were obscure luxuries back in 1995, with 128kbps lease lines costing as much as Rs 2.5 lakh per month.
Apple Watch Receives Regulatory Approval in South Korea For ECG Functionality
In May, Japan and Brazil gained approval for ECG functionality and irregular heart rhythm notifications on Apple Watch.
Tencent profit beats estimates on strong games demand
Chinese gaming and social media giant Tencent Holdings Ltd said secondquarter net profit rose 37%, beating market estimates, on higher demand for its video games as coronavirus put a dent in other entertainment options.
Avast nudges up full-year outlook after work-from-home boost
Cybersecurity firm Avast said on Wednesday it expected fullyear organic revenue to grow at the upper end of its forecast after a strong first half, underpinned by the workfromhome trend.
Foxconn posts better-than-expected second-quarter profit
Foxconn, the world's largest contract electronics manufacturer, reported a betterthanexpected quarterly profit on Wednesday, as rising telecommuting demand amid the coronavirus pandemic offset slowing smartphone sales.
Internet blackout in Belarus leaves protesters in the dark
Protest groups in Belarus are trying to use limited access to the Telegram messaging service to coordinate antigovernment action, but say an internet shutdown they blame on the authorities has been effective in slowing them down.
In finding U.S. disaster loan fraudsters, YouTube, Instagram are just the start: watchdog
For small business owners or others searching for advice on applying for a U.S. government disaster loan, there's plenty to be found on social media. But that's just the beginning of potentially fraudulent activity the Small Business Administration's top...
Android TV Is Getting Some Cool New Features, And You Might Want To Buy A Smart TV Now
Android TV's new feature set includes the ability to test apps without fully downloading them, more functionality for the on-screen keyboard, reduced need to punch in Google account password and low latency mode for gamers.
WhatsApp Will Soon Let You Use Your Account on Multiple Devices
WhatsApp is reportedly working on a feature that will users to use a single account on up to four devices, all with synced chat history.
Disney+ Hotstar Is Now Finally Streaming In 4K On Your Android TV, If You Have A 4K TV That Is
This update brings the Disney+ Hotstar streaming experience ever closer to Netflix and Amazon Prime Video, who already offer 4K streaming on their platform for a large chunk of the content available.
Amazon Freedom Sale Follows Prime Day, Scheduled From August 8 to 11
After winding up its Prime Day sale, Amazon India is now hosting yet another sale for its consumers.
Poco M2 Pro Goes on Sale Today via Flipkart: Price, Specs, and More
The Poco M2 Pro is a tweaked version of the Redmi Note 9 Pro, however, it does seem like a more attractive option.
Trump imposes U.S. ban on WeChat, TikTok in 45 days
U.S. President Donald Trump announced Thursday sweeping bans on U.S. transactions with China's ByteDance, owner of videosharing app TikTok, and Tencent, operator of the WeChat app, starting in 45 days, in a major escalation of tensions with Beijing.
Female politicians in the United States, Europe urge Facebook to protect women in politics
Facebook Inc must step up and protect women in politics from threats of violence and sexism and hate on its platform, said a letter to the company from female members of the U.S. Congress such as House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and top female politicians from...
Explainer: Europe's coronavirus smartphone contact tracing apps
More than 20 countries and territories in Europe have launched or plan smartphone apps that seek to break the chain of coronavirus infection by tracking encounters between people and issuing a warning should one of them test positive.