US tech giants such as Apple, Google, Facebook and Amazon should be regulated by the EU country where they are based under proposed EU rules, a top lawmaker said on Tuesday, knocking back efforts by some countries to broaden the planned act’s scope. The country of origin principle is set out in EU antitrust chief
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PUBG Mobile modes are coming to Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI), Krafton announced on Wednesday. The game developer calls the new offerings as ‘BGMI Mega modes’ that include Infection Mode, Metro Royale, and Vikendi, among others. The update is aimed to please existing PUBG Mobile fans who were looking to get similar experiences on BGMI that
Android 12 is codenamed ‘Snow Cone’, a Google executive revealed on Twitter. The trend of giving dessert names to new Android versions isn’t new as Google used titles such as Ice Cream Sandwich, Marshmallow, and Nougat in the past. However, that custom was changed with the release of Android 10 in 2019 as the company
Apple is commemorating the 10th anniversary of Steve Jobs’ passing with a special homepage takeover on its website that features old memories of the company’s co-founder. The homepage welcomes visitors with a short video that includes pictures of Jobs, along with his inspirational quotes. There is also a statement from the Jobs family to express their
Oppo’s ColorOS 12 has been confirmed to release in India on October 11. ColorOS 12 — based on Android 12 — will be launched through an online event that will see it being launched globally. The new operating system (OS) was first unveiled globally in September and the company highlighted all the new features that
Realme GT series will be the first smartphones from the company to receive Realme UI 3.0, based on Android 12, which has also been confirmed to launch in India soon. Other smartphones will soon receive the Android 12-based Realme UI 3.0 update. The new OS will also be releasing soon globally, and was announced a
The iPhone 14 series is still a year away from launching but leaks and reports about the next smartphone models are already underway. A report by MyDrivers suggests that the iPhone 14 might also get a 2TB storage option. The report claims that 14 series will come with double the maximum storage available on this year’s
iPhone 13 Pro teardown has been covered by semiconductor analysis firm TechInsights detailing the hardware-level changes carried out by Apple compared with the previous generation. The new iPhone model includes a list of upgrades over the iPhone 12 Pro to deliver an improved user experience. The teardown coverage shows that the upgrades go beyond the
Poco X3 Pro, Poco M2 Pro, Poco F3 GT, and Poco C31 will be up for grabs at discounted priced during the Flipkart Big Billion Days sale. There is up to Rs. 2,000 off on phones, with additional bank discounts making the effective price even lower. The Flipkart Big Billion Days sale begins midnight tonight
iOS 15.0.1 and iPadOS 15.0.1 updates have rolled out for compatible iPhone and iPad users with important fixes. Notably, it brings a fix for the issue wherein some users could not unlock their iPhone 13 with their Apple Watch. The update comes just weeks after the release of iOS 15 software that brought along many
W-Fi calling enables users to make regular calls in low or bad connectivity areas with the help of Wi-Fi networks. This service only works if your telecom operator supports Wi-Fi calling and the subscriber has a strong Wi-Fi connection. When the network connectivity is low, compatible phones will use the Wi-Fi network to make regular
Amazon Great Indian Festival 2021 sale is now live for Prime members. The month-long festive season sale brings hundreds of deals on popular mobile phones, laptops, tablets, wearables, TVs, and other electronics. Amazon’s Great Indian Festival 2021 sale will open up for everyone else from October 3. We’ve handpicked some of the best deals and
TikTok and PUBG Mobile are the highest-earning apps across both App Store and Google Play store in the third quarter of 2021, according to Sensor Tower’s latest report. While TikTok was the top-grossing app worldwide, PUBG reigned supreme in the worldwide gaming category. Both apps also reportedly saw the most downloads in their categories. The
Samsung Galaxy M52 5G and Samsung Galaxy F42 5G India sale has begun on Amazon and Flipkart, respectively. The two phones are listed with lower, introductory prices for the Amazon Great Indian Festival and Flipkart Big Billion Days festive sales. The Samsung Galaxy M52 5G and Samsung Galaxy F42 5G are also listed with bank
Amazon Great Indian Festival 2021 sale is kicking off this Sunday, October 3 — earlier if you’re on Prime — with deals, discounts, and offers on a range of products. The Amazon sale is touted to run as a month-long event this year, similar to last year. There are also several new devices including smartphones,
Amazon Great Indian Festival 2021 Edition is all set to begin at midnight tonight for Prime members. For all users, the sale will begin on October 3. Prime members get 24 hours early access to all the deals and discounts. Just ahead of the sale, the e-commerce giant has revealed a preview of deals. Amazon says
Motorola Edge 20 Pro is the third smartphone to join the Edge series in India after the Edge 20 Fusion and the Edge 20. Like the naming suggests, the Edge 20 Pro is positioned at the top of this series, and so it will take on competition such as the OnePlus 9R. Motorola claims to
Fairphone 4 was launched on Thursday as the latest smartphone by the company that is claimed to be “ethical, reliable, and sustainable.” It is touted as the company’s most sustainable smartphone to date. The new Fairphone 4 comes with 5 years of warranty. It sports a 6.3-inch full-HD+ IPS LCD display with a 19.5:9 aspect
Apple has introduced the ability for users to rate built-in iOS apps in the App Store. This was not possible before and the change allows users to share their experience and provide feedback to Apple with the help of reviews. Apps like Files, Apple Maps, Apple Home, and Apple News — all now have options
Poco C31 will be launching in India today at 12pm IST (noon), and the event will be livestreamed. So far, the brand has teased a few specifications of the smartphone, which is expected to be the successor to the Poco C3 that was launched in India last year. The smartphone will be powered by a
Samsung Galaxy A03’s launch seems imminent as the smartphone was recently spotted in US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) certification and Geekbench benchmark listings. The US FCC listing suggests that the smartphone will get a 5,000mAh battery. On the other hand, the Geekbench listing lists the Samsung Galaxy A03 with a Unisoc processor paired with 2GB