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To ensure both parties are aware of the recording, it appears that a voice may announce each time a recording begins or ends. (Photo: ANI)

Soon you’ll be able to do more with the upcoming Google phone app

Google Phone app may soon get call recording, transcription feature.

30 Jan 2020 7:22 AM

Following days of restrictions, mobile phone services have been resumed in five districts of Jammu region. (Photo: File)

Mobile phone services restored in 5 districts of Jammu

The services were suspended across J&K on August 5, in view of security concerns following Centre's decision to abrogate Article 370.

29 Aug 2019 8:52 AM

The fact that people snoop is widely known, but we know much less about exactly why they do what they do, and about the eventual impact on their relationships. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Can relationships survive cyber spying?

Study aims at finding out what motivates someone to spy on other’s phones

30 May 2019 7:00 PM

Many up-market apartments these days, come pre-fitted with smart home or security consoles. But if you own an older flat, you can still 'get smart' by retrofitting a home automation panel.

Smart home: Safe and savvy

Home automation is best done at the building stage, but retrofit is becoming easier.

22 Apr 2019 9:07 AM

As part of this cooperation, the KaiOS mobile operating system will now run on the 3G MT6572 platform, and MT6731, a newly announced platform that can support dual-4G SIM cards in mobile devices. The first KaiOS-powered MT6572 and MT6731 3G/4G smart feature phones are expected to be launched In Q2 2019.

KaiOS, MediaTek joind hands for affordable 3G/4G smart feature phones

MediaTek mobile solutions operate on smartphones, feature phones, tablets, wearable devices and IoT devices.

23 Feb 2019 11:46 AM

Students can install the platform on their mobile, or access the desktop version and register to get access to high-quality content and learning material to be ready for a dynamic industry.

Infosys launches InfyTQ, a learning App for engineering students

InfyTQ will be available on both mobile and desktop.

16 Feb 2019 11:26 AM

The easyfone Star comes with a host of safety features, the likes of which have never been seen in India before. The phone restricts calls (incoming & outgoing) to only pre-configured numbers so that the child can only talk to known people.

India’s first mobile phone for kids — STAR by Easyfone

It has no internet browsing capability & comes with a GPS.

24 Nov 2018 11:37 AM

Phubbing is when you ignore someone to concentrate on your cell phone. (Photo: Pixabay)

'Phubbing' may harm your relationships: study

Psychologists from the University of Kent in the UK studied the effect on individuals of being phubbed in a one-to-one social situation.

27 Mar 2018 1:24 PM

Smartphones could soon detect kids

Parental control apps could soon be the thing of the past.

13 Feb 2018 9:53 AM

Meng Jisu from Guangxi province was charging the phone at home and when he leaned over the charger to reach for his phone, it exploded, blowing off his index finger immediately and left him unconscious.

Phone blast leaves 12-year-old boy without one eye, index finger

The 12-year-old Chinese kid lost his right eye and right index finger when the phone blasted while charging.

12 Feb 2018 11:23 AM

In December, the state of California put out a guide on how people could reduce exposure to radiofrequency from cell phones if they’re worried, such as using earphones or texting instead. (Photo: AP)

Cancer from cellphones? New study says no need to hang up

Studies of cellphone users had found little reason for concern, but the newest research took a closer look at the effects.

03 Feb 2018 1:28 PM

ik Messenger has rarely received updates on Windows phones, and the latest version shipped in 2016.

Kik abandons WIndows Phone

Kik Messenger, which in some parts of the world is a top messaging application, has abandoned the Windows phones without any announcement.

11 Dec 2017 3:14 PM

Razer phone's camera to get even better: CEO

The company isn't fully satisfied with the experience that the handset's cameras (8 MP front, dual 12 MP rear) are currently offering.

23 Nov 2017 7:45 PM

Microsoft’s mobile strategy was entirely wrong and basically destroyed every chance of its mobile push to succeed: Bosch

Microsoft ruined Windows Phone: App Developer

Bosch says he’s not at all surprised, explaining that Microsoft should have acknowledged the demise of Windows phones sooner.

20 Nov 2017 10:54 AM

This is just one of several such inicdents (Photo: Facebook)

Footage of tourists too busy on their phones to enjoy the view on gondola ride goes viral

The clip shows how people miss important experiences in life as they are glued to gadgets.

08 Oct 2017 6:38 PM

What do you do with a serviceable but outdated gadget? Here are your options.

How to reuse, recycle or sell old phones

From donation to selling them, old phones can be reused for various tasks.

16 Sep 2017 9:29 AM

Bridgett, of Pwllheli, had been using the phone after the Ariana Grande concert when the massive explosion caused a steel nut to hit her. (Photo: Facebook)

Manchester attack: Mobile phone saved woman's life

Bridgett lost a middle finger before the nut went through her phone and her cheek, ending up lodged in her nose.

26 May 2017 9:14 AM

Delhi: 2 women steals jewellery, phones from marriage party

The two women who allegedly entered ballroom where the function was going on were captured in CCTV cameras and police are looking for them.

02 Feb 2017 8:48 PM

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