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Google's December Pixel Feature Drop Rolls Out With Improvements to Gemini and More
Google has rolled out the December Pixel Feature Drop update for compatible Pixel devices. Apart from including the latest security patch, the update introduces new ways of using Gemini, which include getting more personalised responses, accessing more apps and services, and taking advantage of smarter replies when using Call Screen. The update a...
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Gemini App for Android and iOS Now Available to Google Workspace Users
Gemini app for Android and iOS is now available for Google Workspace users, the company announced on Wednesday. With this, Workspace users can access the Gemini mobile app as a core service and use it for organisational tasks. Earlier, these users could only access Gemini capabilities on the web and within certain apps such as Google Docs or Gmail.
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Telcos Can Claim Tax Credit For Duties Paid On Towers, Others: Supreme Court
In a relief to mobile service providers, the Supreme Court on Wednesday held that the telecom companies can take the benefit of CENVAT credit for payment of service tax on the output services rendered by them.
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iPhone 14 Plus Service Program for Rear Camera Issue Announced by Apple: Check Eligibility
Apple has launched a service program addressing a rear camera issue in certain iPhone 14 Plus models produced over the span of one year. iPhone 14 Plus units impacted by this issue will be eligible for free servicing at authorised Apple service providers, according to the company while customers who already paid for repairs can contact the company ...
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Apple Expands Self-Repair Options With Support for Used Genuine Parts; Extends Activation Lock to Components
Apple is expanding support for its self-repair process to allow the use of genuine used parts while fixing select iPhone models. The company says that it will also extend the activation lock feature from the iPhone to individual smartphone parts, to deter thieves from using a stolen iPhone for parts. Apple also says it will allow customers and inde...
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Airtel Launches In-Flight Roaming Plans for Prepaid and Postpaid Users; Price, Validity
Airtel has announced new plans for its prepaid and postpaid users to let them stay connected when travelling on a flight. The plans will offer high-speed data, limited minutes of free calling, and a limited number of free SMS services, the telecom service provider stated. For those, who do not want to buy a separate plan, the service is also bundle...
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Google Enables eSIM Transfer Feature While Setting Up Android Smartphones: Report
Google is expanding support for eSIM transfers across Android smartphones, according a report. The setup process for the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra prompts users to seamlessly transfer their SIM from their older smartphone. Previously, Google allowed Pixel 8 owners to transfer their eSIM from an older Pixel phone, and the feature is now available on ...
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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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Samsung Offers Product Wedding Packages With Discounts: Galaxy Z Fold 5, Refrigerators, Neo QLED TVs, More
Samsung has introduced seasonal offers for its wide lineup of products in India, including smartphones, wearables, TVs, tablets, audio products and more. The company has launched a ‘New BigInnings’ programme to boost sales during the wedding season in the country. Under the programme, consumers will be offered curated product packages, which ca...
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JioSpaceFiber Satellite-Based Giga Fibre Internet Service Demonstrated at India Mobile Congress
JioSpaceFiber was demonstrated on Friday at the 2023 India Mobile Congress as mobile network service provider works on launching its satellite-backed Internet services in the country. The new JioSpaceFiber network will compete with Bharti Enterprises' OneWeb, Amazon's Project Kuiper, and Elon Musk's Starlink. It will rely on a network of satellite...
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Telecom Subscriber Base in India Grew Marginally to 1,173.89 Million at June End: TRAI
Telecom subscriber base in the country grew marginally to 1,173.89 million at the end of June on account of new customer additions led by Reliance Jio, sector regulator TRAI said on Thursday. The subscriber base growth was driven by mobile telephony where Reliance Jio added over 2.27 million new customers and Bharti Airtel added 1.4 million custom...
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Web3 Telco World Mobile Launches Service in US, UK, Australia: Here’s What Its About
World Mobile, the London-based decentralised wireless (DeWi) network has launched its Android app in the US, UK, Australia, Canada, and Tanzania. The company provides a network service through a proprietary token called the Mobile World Token (WMT) and a network sharing system built on the Cardano blockchain.
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Government Approves Rs. 57,613-Crore Scheme to Deploy 10,000 Electric Buses Across 169 Indian Cities
Seeking to enhance green mobility, the Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved the 'PM-eBus Sewa' scheme under which 10,000 electric buses will be provided to 169 cities under the public-private partnership (PPP) model. The scheme would have an estimated cost of Rs. 57,613 crore out of which Rs. 20,000 crore will be provided by the central government a...
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COAI Says Delicensing of Spectrum in 6GHz Band Could Hamper 5G, 6G Rollout in India, Cause Loss to Exchequer
The Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI) has opposed the delicensing of spectrum in the 6GHz band heeding the demand of Wi-Fi service providers to make the 6GHz band freely available in the country. According to the COAI, aside from the spectrum that was put up during the auction, the 6GHz band is the only additional contiguous spectrum a...
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High Court Tells Manipur To Find Ways For Restoring Mobile Internet
Responding to an appeal filed by various petitioners, the Manipur High Court has told the state government to find ways and means to provide mobile internet services to the people of the violence-hit state, court officials said on Saturday.
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Google's December Pixel Feature Drop Rolls Out With Improvements to Gemini and More
Google has rolled out the December Pixel Feature Drop update for compatible Pixel devices. Apart from including the latest security patch, the update introduces new ways of using Gemini, which include getting more personalised responses, accessing more apps and services, and taking advantage of smarter replies when using Call Screen. The update a...
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Gemini App for Android and iOS Now Available to Google Workspace Users
Gemini app for Android and iOS is now available for Google Workspace users, the company announced on Wednesday. With this, Workspace users can access the Gemini mobile app as a core service and use it for organisational tasks. Earlier, these users could only access Gemini capabilities on the web and within certain apps such as Google Docs or Gmail.
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Telcos Can Claim Tax Credit For Duties Paid On Towers, Others: Supreme Court
In a relief to mobile service providers, the Supreme Court on Wednesday held that the telecom companies can take the benefit of CENVAT credit for payment of service tax on the output services rendered by them.
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iPhone 14 Plus Service Program for Rear Camera Issue Announced by Apple: Check Eligibility
Apple has launched a service program addressing a rear camera issue in certain iPhone 14 Plus models produced over the span of one year. iPhone 14 Plus units impacted by this issue will be eligible for free servicing at authorised Apple service providers, according to the company while customers who already paid for repairs can contact the company ...
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Apple Expands Self-Repair Options With Support for Used Genuine Parts; Extends Activation Lock to Components
Apple is expanding support for its self-repair process to allow the use of genuine used parts while fixing select iPhone models. The company says that it will also extend the activation lock feature from the iPhone to individual smartphone parts, to deter thieves from using a stolen iPhone for parts. Apple also says it will allow customers and inde...
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Airtel Launches In-Flight Roaming Plans for Prepaid and Postpaid Users; Price, Validity
Airtel has announced new plans for its prepaid and postpaid users to let them stay connected when travelling on a flight. The plans will offer high-speed data, limited minutes of free calling, and a limited number of free SMS services, the telecom service provider stated. For those, who do not want to buy a separate plan, the service is also bundle...
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Google Enables eSIM Transfer Feature While Setting Up Android Smartphones: Report
Google is expanding support for eSIM transfers across Android smartphones, according a report. The setup process for the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra prompts users to seamlessly transfer their SIM from their older smartphone. Previously, Google allowed Pixel 8 owners to transfer their eSIM from an older Pixel phone, and the feature is now available on ...
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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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Samsung Offers Product Wedding Packages With Discounts: Galaxy Z Fold 5, Refrigerators, Neo QLED TVs, More
Samsung has introduced seasonal offers for its wide lineup of products in India, including smartphones, wearables, TVs, tablets, audio products and more. The company has launched a ‘New BigInnings’ programme to boost sales during the wedding season in the country. Under the programme, consumers will be offered curated product packages, which ca...
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JioSpaceFiber Satellite-Based Giga Fibre Internet Service Demonstrated at India Mobile Congress
JioSpaceFiber was demonstrated on Friday at the 2023 India Mobile Congress as mobile network service provider works on launching its satellite-backed Internet services in the country. The new JioSpaceFiber network will compete with Bharti Enterprises' OneWeb, Amazon's Project Kuiper, and Elon Musk's Starlink. It will rely on a network of satellite...
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Telecom Subscriber Base in India Grew Marginally to 1,173.89 Million at June End: TRAI
Telecom subscriber base in the country grew marginally to 1,173.89 million at the end of June on account of new customer additions led by Reliance Jio, sector regulator TRAI said on Thursday. The subscriber base growth was driven by mobile telephony where Reliance Jio added over 2.27 million new customers and Bharti Airtel added 1.4 million custom...
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Web3 Telco World Mobile Launches Service in US, UK, Australia: Here’s What Its About
World Mobile, the London-based decentralised wireless (DeWi) network has launched its Android app in the US, UK, Australia, Canada, and Tanzania. The company provides a network service through a proprietary token called the Mobile World Token (WMT) and a network sharing system built on the Cardano blockchain.
-
Government Approves Rs. 57,613-Crore Scheme to Deploy 10,000 Electric Buses Across 169 Indian Cities
Seeking to enhance green mobility, the Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved the 'PM-eBus Sewa' scheme under which 10,000 electric buses will be provided to 169 cities under the public-private partnership (PPP) model. The scheme would have an estimated cost of Rs. 57,613 crore out of which Rs. 20,000 crore will be provided by the central government a...
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COAI Says Delicensing of Spectrum in 6GHz Band Could Hamper 5G, 6G Rollout in India, Cause Loss to Exchequer
The Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI) has opposed the delicensing of spectrum in the 6GHz band heeding the demand of Wi-Fi service providers to make the 6GHz band freely available in the country. According to the COAI, aside from the spectrum that was put up during the auction, the 6GHz band is the only additional contiguous spectrum a...
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High Court Tells Manipur To Find Ways For Restoring Mobile Internet
Responding to an appeal filed by various petitioners, the Manipur High Court has told the state government to find ways and means to provide mobile internet services to the people of the violence-hit state, court officials said on Saturday.
