Articles for Indian Users

Are militants in Manipur using Starlink satellite internet? | Explained
2 days, 14 hours ago

Are militants in Manipur using Starlink satellite internet? | Explained

The Hindu  

The story so far: Billionaire Elon Musk has denied claims that his space company SpaceX’s satellite internet technology Starlink is being used by militants in Manipur. Starlink satellite beams are turned off over India.” The Starlink device also had “RPF/PLA” written on it, which refers to a Myanmar-based Meitei extremist group that is banned in India. The key question is …

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Indian vlogger travels on top of moving train in Bangladesh to record video, slammed
6 days, 17 hours ago

Indian vlogger travels on top of moving train in Bangladesh to record video, slammed

India Today  

An Indian vlogger was slammed by social media users after he was seen travelling on top of a moving train in Bangladesh. Rahul Gupta, who goes by the name ‘rahul_baba_ki_masti_’ on social media, was seen lying on top of the moving train while recording a video. In the video, Gupta is seen perched atop the train as it speeds along …

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OnePlus addresses green line issue ahead of OnePlus 13 launch, offers lifetime warranty for Indian users
2 weeks, 3 days ago

OnePlus addresses green line issue ahead of OnePlus 13 launch, offers lifetime warranty for Indian users

Live Mint  

OnePlus has finally come out and tacked the pesky green line issue that has surrounded the phones from Oppo sub-brand for a few years. The Chinese smartphone maker is now offering a lifetime warranty to all phone models in order to ensure a peace of mind while buying OnePlus devices. View Full Image OnePlus has tried to tackle the green …

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Bryan Johnson shares 4-day meal plan, internet draws parallels to Indian cuisine
1 month ago

Bryan Johnson shares 4-day meal plan, internet draws parallels to Indian cuisine

India Today  

A US millionaire’s viral X post sharing his four-day meal plan caught attention as users pointed out its similarity to Indian cuisine. On November 19, Bryan Johnson, shared his "next four days" meal plan, featuring dishes like chickpea veggie frittata, lemon red lentil soup, and vegetable stir-fry with cauliflower rice. Another user wrote, “Where did you find Indian school meal …

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US elections plays out on social media in India
1 month, 2 weeks ago

US elections plays out on social media in India

Live Mint  

Top business tycoons Harsh Goenka and Anand Mahindra led the ‘social’ brigade for Indian users on Wednesday, as Donald Trump ‘trumped’ Kamala Harris to claim the crown of the 47th president of the United States. Trump, a prominent figure on social media known for his meme potential, ignited an exciting “meme fest” as the election results unfolded. “As Trump makes …

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Apple's iOS 18 adds new features, with language support for Indian users
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Apple's iOS 18 adds new features, with language support for Indian users

India TV News  

Apple has brought additional features via its iOS update to improve the experience across phone and communication with support for new Indian fronts and numerals, language and input with a multilingual keyboard, enhanced language search and multilingual Siri support, the company said on Tuesday. In the latest update, users could customise the time on the lock screen with Indian numerals …

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Center finds multiple vulnerabilities in Android, issues advisory to users: Details here
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Center finds multiple vulnerabilities in Android, issues advisory to users: Details here

India TV News  

The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team, which is under the Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology, issued a warning on Friday regarding multiple vulnerabilities in Android. These vulnerabilities could potentially allow an attacker to access sensitive information, gain elevated privileges, and cause denial-of-service conditions on the targeted system. "Multiple vulnerabilities have been reported in Android which could be exploited by …

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LinkedIn removes Ola CEO Bhavish Aggarwal's 'pronoun illness' post, he says 'imposing political ideology'
7 months, 2 weeks ago

LinkedIn removes Ola CEO Bhavish Aggarwal's 'pronoun illness' post, he says 'imposing political ideology'

Hindustan Times  

Ola CEO Bhavish Aggarwal took to X to slam LinkedIn after the social media platform removed his post on "pronoun illness". Ola CEO Bhavish Aggarwal said LinkedIn is "imposing a political ideology on Indian users". "Dear LinkedIn, this post of mine was about YOUR AI imposing a political ideology on Indian users that’s unsafe, sinister. The notification from LinkedIn that …

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Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar assures strict compliance after Sachin Tendulkar flagged his deep fake video
11 months, 1 week ago

Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar assures strict compliance after Sachin Tendulkar flagged his deep fake video

Op India  

Hours after renowned Cricketer Sachin Tendulkar flagged his deep fake video, the Union Ministry of Information and Technology has swung into action. Recent Advisory by @GoI_MeitY requires platforms to comply wth this… https://t.co/DGe2utFjBM — Rajeev Chandrasekhar 🇮🇳 January 15, 2024 Notably, Bharat Ratna and Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar became the latest victim of the malicious creation and dissemination of deep …

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Indian Influencer Copies Quote During Motivational Talk, Desis Laugh At His Confidence
1 year, 2 months ago

Indian Influencer Copies Quote During Motivational Talk, Desis Laugh At His Confidence

News 18  

YouTube content creator Ishan Sharma recently found himself on the receiving end of trolling after he shared a glimpse of a seminar he conducted at a university in Bengaluru on social media. The quote in question read, “Someone with half your IQ is making 10x as you because they aren’t smart enough to doubt themselves,” originally posted on the micro-blogging …

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Honor 90 5G hits Indian markets: Price, features and more
1 year, 3 months ago

Honor 90 5G hits Indian markets: Price, features and more

India TV News  

Honor, a smartphone brand has introduced its latest 5G smartphone, the Honor 90 in the Indian market. On the camera front, the new Honor 90 will feature a triple camera setup- a 200MP main camera, a 12MP ultra-wide camera, and a 2MP depth camera. This smartphone runs on the latest Android 13-based MagicOS 7.1, offering an enhanced user experience with …

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Crypto exchange Coinbase clarifies discontinuation reports for Indian users
1 year, 3 months ago

Crypto exchange Coinbase clarifies discontinuation reports for Indian users

Live Mint  

Coinbase has initiated a move to clarify reports suggesting it was discontinuing services for its Indian users. However, Coinbase has clarified that the notice was aimed at specific users who were found to be in breach of the exchange's updated standards, not all Indian customers, reported Cointelegraph. According to an email shared by a Coinbase spokesperson to Cointelegraph that said, …

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‘Voice scams hit 47% web users’
1 year, 7 months ago

‘Voice scams hit 47% web users’

Live Mint  

NEW DELHI : India’s internet-using population, which surpassed 720 million in December 2022, according to Nielsen’s India Internet Report 2023, may be vulnerable to a new type of voice-based cyber scam, wherein scammers are employing artificial intelligence to replicate user voices and exploit them in cyberattacks on unsuspecting individuals, according to a report. Cybersecurity firm McAfee revealed in a 1 …

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WhatsApp banned over 45 lakh accounts of Indian users in February 2023, here is why
1 year, 8 months ago

WhatsApp banned over 45 lakh accounts of Indian users in February 2023, here is why

India Today  

WhatsApp releases its user safety report every month. The Meta-owned platform recently shared its user safety report revealing that more than 45 lakh Indian accounts were banned on WhatsApp in February 2023. The latest report from the Meta-owned instant messaging platform reveals that it has banned over 4,597,400 of Indian users between January 1 - February 28, 2023. "This user-safety …

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TikTok employees can still access Indian users data despite ban: Report
1 year, 9 months ago

TikTok employees can still access Indian users data despite ban: Report

Hindustan Times  

Despite China's app TikTok has been banned by Centre for around three years now, the employees of the short-video sharing platform and its Beijing-based parent, ByteDance can still access the personal data of Indian users, says a report from Forbes. The report claims that anyone at the companies with simple access to their tools can retrieve and analyse specific information …

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Why is Snapchat 'the best' platform for Indian users? Read to know
1 year, 9 months ago

Why is Snapchat 'the best' platform for Indian users? Read to know

India TV News  

It has been recently stated in a report that around 4 out of every 5 digital users in India are considering Snapchat as their fun, happy place, whereas, around 87 per cent of the users are considering the photo-sharing platform Snapchat as 'the best' platform, when compared to other platforms in the competition for using creative lenses/filters, sharing special/happy moments …

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India May Ask Smartphone Makers to Allow Removal of Pre-installed Apps, Says Report
1 year, 9 months ago

India May Ask Smartphone Makers to Allow Removal of Pre-installed Apps, Says Report

News 18  

The Central government is likely to force the makers of smartphones to permit the removal of pre-installed applications and mandate screening of major operating system updates under proposed new security rules, as per Reuters. It is a matter of national security.” The new rules is likely to extend launch timelines in the world’s No.2 smartphone market and lead to losses …

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'Tiki, Helo, ShareKaro': Experts Concern About Banned Chinese Apps Returning to India in New Forms
1 year, 10 months ago

'Tiki, Helo, ShareKaro': Experts Concern About Banned Chinese Apps Returning to India in New Forms

News 18  

In 2020, following the Galwan Valley clash, the government had banned 59 Chinese apps, including popular ones like TikTok, WeChat, and ShareIt, to protect the privacy of its citizens. In response, Tiki denied any association with China or any Chinese apps or companies and said their servers and user data are strictly based in India. ShareKaro, Helo, and Resso are …

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Google Says Will Allow Users in India to Choose Default Search Engine on Android Phones
1 year, 10 months ago

Google Says Will Allow Users in India to Choose Default Search Engine on Android Phones

News 18  

After failing to get a court order to block an antitrust ruling, Google on Wednesday said it will allow users in India to choose default search engine on Android-based smartphones. “Indian users will now have the option to choose their default search engine via a choice screen that will soon start to appear when a user sets up a new …

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Google Challenges CCI Order on Android Devices, Calls It A Setback For Indian Smartphone Users
1 year, 11 months ago

Google Challenges CCI Order on Android Devices, Calls It A Setback For Indian Smartphone Users

News 18  

Google has challenged a CCI order on the tech giant abusing its dominant position in multiple markets in the Android mobile device ecosystem, saying the verdict is a setback for Indian users and will make such devices more expensive in the country. A Google spokesperson told PTI: "We have decided to appeal the CCI's decision on Android as we believe …

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Google Challenges CCI's Order on Alleged Unfair Practices in Android Ecosystem
2 years ago

Google Challenges CCI's Order on Alleged Unfair Practices in Android Ecosystem

News 18  

Google has approached the appellate tribunal NCLAT challenging the CCI’s order on unfair business practices in Android mobile device ecosystem, the company spokesperson said on Friday. A Google spokesperson told PTI: “We have decided to appeal the CCI’s decision on Android as we believe it presents a major setback for our Indian users and businesses who trust Android’s security features, …

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Google approaches NCLAT against CCI's order on Android
2 years ago

Google approaches NCLAT against CCI's order on Android

The Hindu  

Google has approached the appellate tribunal NCLAT challenging the CCI's order on unfair business practices in Android mobile device ecosystem, the company spokesperson said on Friday. A Google spokesperson told PTI: "We have decided to appeal the CCI's decision on Android as we believe it presents a major setback for our Indian users and businesses who trust Android's security features, …

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Google approaches NCLAT to challenge CCI's order on Android: All you need to know
2 years ago

Google approaches NCLAT to challenge CCI's order on Android: All you need to know

India TV News  

Google has approached the appellate tribunal NCLAT, challenging the CCI- Competition Commission of India’s order on unfair business practices in the Android ecosystem, as per the company’s spokesperson. Earlier, the CCI slapped a penalty of Rs 1,337.76 crore in October 2022, on Google, as the tech giant was abusing its dominant position in multiple markets because of the Android mobile …

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Twitter Blue comes to India: Who can avail of it and how much will it cost?
2 years, 1 month ago

Twitter Blue comes to India: Who can avail of it and how much will it cost?

Firstpost  

Indian users will now have access to Twitter Blue at a price of Rs 719 per month. The paid subscription, available as of now on iPhone, will give people a free Blue Tick and other exclusive access to premium features Amid all the chaos at Twitter since Elon Musk’s takeover — mass firings of employees, introducing and then killing the …

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