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CBI To Retrieve Data From Trinamool Youth Leader's Phone In RG Kar Case
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is trying to retrieve the deleted history of the mobile phone calls and messages which Ashish Pandey made on August 9, the morning of which the body of the victim was discovered at RG Kar premises.
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Down, But Not Out? These Critical Services Still Rely On Pagers
As mobile phones became the world's main communications tool, pagers, also known as beepers because of the sound they make to notify users about incoming messages, were largely rendered obsolete, with demand plunging from their 1990s heyday.
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iOS 18 Update Brings RCS Messaging, Shortcut for Dialling Phone Numbers to iPhone
iOS 18 was rolled out for iPhone users globally on Monday. It includes changes such as home and lock screen customisation, revamped apps, and more options in the Control Centre. The update also includes two features that are new to iOS but have been long-existent on Android: Rich Communication Services (RCS) Messaging and T9 Dialling.
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Apple Reportedly Brings RCS Messaging Support to Canada, Spain and Other Countries With iOS 18 Developer Beta 3
Apple has reportedly expanded the support for RCS (Rich Communication Services) to Canada, Spain and other countries, weeks after introducing it in the US. It supports three carriers in Canada, and one each in Spain, France and Germany, as per a report. This development comes weeks after Apple introduced RCS support in the US with the iOS 18 Develo...
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iPhone Could Officially Get RCS Support Later This Fall, Hints Google
Apple last year announced that it would support rich communication services (RCS) within iMessage sometime in 2024. While the iPhone maker has been silent about an exact launch date, Google just revealed the release timeframe for RCS on iOS through its new Google Messages Webpage. This indicates that Apple might extend RCS support in the upcoming i...
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Beeper for Android Update Brings Revamped Design, New Features
Beeper for Android is now in beta as the company begins testing a revamped version of its messaging app, with a revamped design and new features. Users will be able to pick between Material You and OLED Black themes, while the Beeper app for Android now supports native features like chat bubbles and lets you add new services from the mobile app, ac...
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Deutsche Telekom Showcases App-Less AI Smartphone Concept at MWC 2024
Deutsche Telekom on Monday showcased a futuristic smartphone concept that relies on artificial intelligence rather than applications (apps) to handle users' specific needs. Smartphones today typically use apps for everything from messaging and social media to video games and banking.
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Asia’s Line Messaging App Plans to Expand into NFT Ecosystem, Bags Millions in Investment
In January 2024, Line Next plans to officially launch its global NFT platform named Dosi. This platform will let users engage in trading digital assets and products. Line Next plans to launch Dosi as a mobile app and provide new solutions to help brands give ownerships of digital assets and trade them. This will help users and brands linked to the ...
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Google Messages Get Support for Ultra HDR Images in RCS Chats: Report
Google's Messages app has reportedly added Ultra HDR support in RCS (Rich Communication Services) chats. This functionality will allow users to share high-quality images in their RCS messages. The Ultra HDR image format is available on devices running on Android 14.
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Apple Finally Agrees to Bring RCS Support to iPhone Next Year
Apple is reportedly working towards improving the texting experience between iPhone and Android devices by adopting the RCS (Rich Communication Services) protocol in 2024. The new RCS standard will work alongside iMessage and bring several messaging features including read receipts, typing indicators, the ability to share high-quality images and vi...
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US's Israel Balancing Act Gets Harder as Gaza Offensive Grows
After internet and mobile phone service abruptly disappeared in the Gaza Strip on Friday, US officials gave Israel a quiet but clear message: Get the networks up and running again.
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Apple Working on Equipping iOS 18 With AI Features; Apple Music, Siri to Get AI Upgrades: Mark Gurman
Apple's iOS 18 update could come with notable AI upgrades, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. The iPhone maker is reportedly working on AI features for apps and services, as part of next year's OS update that will succeed iOS 17. Apps like Apple Music, Siri, and Messages could be equipped with AI features as early as next year.
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Microsoft, Nandan Nilekani-Backed Indian Group Working on Accessibility-Focused AI Assistant Jugalbandi Bot
An Indian research group backed by Microsoft and Infosys co-founder Nandan Nilekani is using generative AI, the technology behind chatbot sensation ChatGPT, for a mobile assistant that aims to make information on government schemes accessible in multiple languages.
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iPhone 14 Emergency SOS via Satellite Feature Expanded to Six New Countries
Apple will extend its Emergency SOS via satellite feature to Austria, Belgium, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, and Portugal. It was earlier available in the US, the UK, Canada, France, Germany, and Ireland. Users can access Emergency SOS via satellite on iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro models running iOS 16.1 or later.
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Qualcomm Working With Oppo, Vivo, Xiaomi and More to Develop Android Phones With Satellite-Based Messaging
Qualcomm announced that it was working with a host of Android smartphone manufacturers to develop satellite-based messaging capable devices. The San Diego, California-based company, which is the world's biggest supplier of chips that connect mobile phones to wireless data networks, said it is working with Honor, Lenovo-owned Motorola, Nothing, Oppo...
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CBI To Retrieve Data From Trinamool Youth Leader's Phone In RG Kar Case
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is trying to retrieve the deleted history of the mobile phone calls and messages which Ashish Pandey made on August 9, the morning of which the body of the victim was discovered at RG Kar premises.
-
Down, But Not Out? These Critical Services Still Rely On Pagers
As mobile phones became the world's main communications tool, pagers, also known as beepers because of the sound they make to notify users about incoming messages, were largely rendered obsolete, with demand plunging from their 1990s heyday.
-
iOS 18 Update Brings RCS Messaging, Shortcut for Dialling Phone Numbers to iPhone
iOS 18 was rolled out for iPhone users globally on Monday. It includes changes such as home and lock screen customisation, revamped apps, and more options in the Control Centre. The update also includes two features that are new to iOS but have been long-existent on Android: Rich Communication Services (RCS) Messaging and T9 Dialling.
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Apple Reportedly Brings RCS Messaging Support to Canada, Spain and Other Countries With iOS 18 Developer Beta 3
Apple has reportedly expanded the support for RCS (Rich Communication Services) to Canada, Spain and other countries, weeks after introducing it in the US. It supports three carriers in Canada, and one each in Spain, France and Germany, as per a report. This development comes weeks after Apple introduced RCS support in the US with the iOS 18 Develo...
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iPhone Could Officially Get RCS Support Later This Fall, Hints Google
Apple last year announced that it would support rich communication services (RCS) within iMessage sometime in 2024. While the iPhone maker has been silent about an exact launch date, Google just revealed the release timeframe for RCS on iOS through its new Google Messages Webpage. This indicates that Apple might extend RCS support in the upcoming i...
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Beeper for Android Update Brings Revamped Design, New Features
Beeper for Android is now in beta as the company begins testing a revamped version of its messaging app, with a revamped design and new features. Users will be able to pick between Material You and OLED Black themes, while the Beeper app for Android now supports native features like chat bubbles and lets you add new services from the mobile app, ac...
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Deutsche Telekom Showcases App-Less AI Smartphone Concept at MWC 2024
Deutsche Telekom on Monday showcased a futuristic smartphone concept that relies on artificial intelligence rather than applications (apps) to handle users' specific needs. Smartphones today typically use apps for everything from messaging and social media to video games and banking.
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Asia’s Line Messaging App Plans to Expand into NFT Ecosystem, Bags Millions in Investment
In January 2024, Line Next plans to officially launch its global NFT platform named Dosi. This platform will let users engage in trading digital assets and products. Line Next plans to launch Dosi as a mobile app and provide new solutions to help brands give ownerships of digital assets and trade them. This will help users and brands linked to the ...
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Google Messages Get Support for Ultra HDR Images in RCS Chats: Report
Google's Messages app has reportedly added Ultra HDR support in RCS (Rich Communication Services) chats. This functionality will allow users to share high-quality images in their RCS messages. The Ultra HDR image format is available on devices running on Android 14.
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Apple Finally Agrees to Bring RCS Support to iPhone Next Year
Apple is reportedly working towards improving the texting experience between iPhone and Android devices by adopting the RCS (Rich Communication Services) protocol in 2024. The new RCS standard will work alongside iMessage and bring several messaging features including read receipts, typing indicators, the ability to share high-quality images and vi...
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US's Israel Balancing Act Gets Harder as Gaza Offensive Grows
After internet and mobile phone service abruptly disappeared in the Gaza Strip on Friday, US officials gave Israel a quiet but clear message: Get the networks up and running again.
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Apple Working on Equipping iOS 18 With AI Features; Apple Music, Siri to Get AI Upgrades: Mark Gurman
Apple's iOS 18 update could come with notable AI upgrades, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. The iPhone maker is reportedly working on AI features for apps and services, as part of next year's OS update that will succeed iOS 17. Apps like Apple Music, Siri, and Messages could be equipped with AI features as early as next year.
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Microsoft, Nandan Nilekani-Backed Indian Group Working on Accessibility-Focused AI Assistant Jugalbandi Bot
An Indian research group backed by Microsoft and Infosys co-founder Nandan Nilekani is using generative AI, the technology behind chatbot sensation ChatGPT, for a mobile assistant that aims to make information on government schemes accessible in multiple languages.
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iPhone 14 Emergency SOS via Satellite Feature Expanded to Six New Countries
Apple will extend its Emergency SOS via satellite feature to Austria, Belgium, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, and Portugal. It was earlier available in the US, the UK, Canada, France, Germany, and Ireland. Users can access Emergency SOS via satellite on iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro models running iOS 16.1 or later.
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Qualcomm Working With Oppo, Vivo, Xiaomi and More to Develop Android Phones With Satellite-Based Messaging
Qualcomm announced that it was working with a host of Android smartphone manufacturers to develop satellite-based messaging capable devices. The San Diego, California-based company, which is the world's biggest supplier of chips that connect mobile phones to wireless data networks, said it is working with Honor, Lenovo-owned Motorola, Nothing, Oppo...
