Mobile Data

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  Apple Removes Advanced Data Protection for iCloud Encryption Feature From UK After Backdoor Order

  Apple is discontinuing its most advanced encrypted security feature, Advanced Data Protection, for new users in the UK. This follows a government order to create a backdoor for user data access. This optional feature provides end-to-end encryption for a range of user data, including iCloud storage, device backups, web bookmarks, voice memos, notes,...

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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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  Ola Electric's VAHAN Data To Dip Temporarily, Sales To Remain Unaffected

  Ola Electric Mobility claims that these negotiations are aimed at improving the efficiency of registration while reducing costs.

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  RBI Launches Mobile App Offering Financial Statistics Related To Economy

  Reserve Bank on Tuesday launched mobile application 'RBIDATA' which will provide access to more than 11,000 different series of economic data related to the Indian economy.

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  Reliance Jio Offers Complimentary JioHotstar Subscription With Rs. 949 Prepaid Recharge Plan

  Reliance Jio now offers a complimentary subscription to JioHotstar with one of its prepaid recharge plans. The new streaming platform was created by bringing together JioCinema and Disney+ Hotstar and was launched by JioStar last week. It combines the content library of the two over-the-top (OTT) platforms, in addition to hosting content from vario...

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  How to Activate Vodafone Idea (Vi) SIM Card: A Step-by-Step Guide

  Activating a Vodafone Idea (Vi) SIM is a straightforward process, whether you're setting up a new SIM, switching to an eSIM, or reactivating a deactivated number. A new Vi SIM can be activated via SMS, a call to 59059, or by visiting a Vi store with valid ID proof. eSIM users can activate digitally by requesting a QR code via SMS and scanning it on...

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  Apple Introduces New Tool to Let Users Migrate Digital Purchases Between Two Accounts

  Apple introduced a new tool on Tuesday that will allow users to migrate their digital purchases and media data from one Apple account to another. The Cupertino-based tech giant has aimed this tool for those users who are either using a legacy account since they previously made purchases on the account or those who find managing two accounts cumbers...

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  How to Activate BSNL SIM Card: A Step-by-Step Guide

  Activating your BSNL SIM card is a simple process that ensures seamless connectivity for calls, SMS, and mobile data. Start by inserting the SIM into your phone, then complete tele-verification by dialling 1507 and following the prompts. Once verified, your SIM will be activated within a few hours. To enable data services, configure APN settings if...

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  Researchers Discover DeepSeek Has Links to Chinese Telecom Firm Banned in US: Report

  DeepSeek’s source code has reportedly revealed the artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot’s connection with a Chinese telecommunication provider. As per the report, a cybersecurity firm has uncovered code that could be used to send data being added to the web client of DeepSeek to China Mobile. The code reportedly relates to the account creation ...

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  Google's Quick Share Feature Updated With Ability to Continue Transfers Without Direct Connection

  Google Quick Share has been updated with a feature that enables uninterrupted file transfers, previously exclusive to Samsung Galaxy smartphones. It allows file transfers even if the direct connection between sender and receiver is lost, using a mobile data or Wi-Fi connection to complete the transfer.

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  DeepSeek Could Offer Apple an Opening to Bring Apple Intelligence to China

  Apple could be in the process of integrating DeepSeek’s artificial intelligence (AI) models into Apple Intelligence. A China-based tipster claimed that the Cupertino-based tech giant is testing the AI firm’s reasoning-focused DeepSeek R1 AI model to see if it can be an alternative to the company’s native AI models. Currently, the iPhone maker...

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  Data Privacy Day 2025: Top Apple Privacy Features to Enable on Your Devices

  Data Privacy Day 2025 is celebrated every January 28, as a day for individuals to learn about the importance of protecting their personal data and privacy. It is imperative for users to be aware of privacy risks and learn how to address them. Apple customers can utilise the company's privacy-centric features for enhanced protection, which we have l...

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  Apple Highlights Siri’s Privacy-Focused Approach Amid Growing Data Security Concerns

  Apple issued a statement on Wednesday highlighting the company’s commitment to protecting user data processed by Siri. The statement came just days after the Cupertino-based tech giant agreed to settle a proposed class action lawsuit that claimed that Apple recorded private conversations with the voice assistant and sold them to third parties suc...

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  Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra May Support Car Crash Detection via Virtual Sensor: Report

  Samsung Galaxy S25 series is expected to be unveiled at the rumoured Galaxy Unpacked 2025 event on January 22. Ahead of its impending debut, a report suggests that the purported Galaxy S25 Ultra may come with car crash detection capability, similar to Apple's iPhone and Google's Pixel smartphones. This is said to work via a virtual composite senso...

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  GST, Visa Fees, Mobile Data Charges & More: Key Changes From January 1 That Will Affect Your Finances And Planning

  Key updates include stricter GST compliance measures, the launch of Thailand's global e-visa system, streamlined US visa rules, ITC Hotels' demerger, and new telecom regulations for Jio, Airtel, Vodafone, and BSNL.