Category: Technology

  • Mukesh Ambani Exclusive Diwali Offer For Apple Lovers, Get iPhone 16 For Rs 13,000; Here’s How To Grab Deal |

    Diwali Gift For iPhone Lovers In India: Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance Digital has delivered a massive Diwali surprise for Apple enthusiasts with an unbelievable offer on the upcoming iPhone 16. In a special festive deal, Reliance Digital is offering the much-anticipated iPhone 16 for just Rs 13,000 alongside Amazon and Flipkart, making it a steal for tech lovers across India. 

    This limited-time offer, bundled with Jio’s exclusive plans, marks a significant price drop from its expected market value. With Diwali around the corner, with bank discounts and a No-Cost EMI option, this is the perfect time to bring home an iPhone 16.  

    Notably, Apple’s iPhone 16 was launched in early September.

    iPhone 16 Price Break Up With No-Cost EMI At Rs 13,000

    Reliance Digital is offering the 128GB variant of the phone at a sale price of Rs 79,900. However, if you make the purchase from Reliance Digital, you’ll receive an instant discount of Rs 5,000, bringing the cost down to Rs 74,900.

    Adding further, if you use an ICICI, SBI, or Kotak Bank credit card, you can avail of an instant discount of Rs 5,000, reducing the final price to Rs 74,900. 

    As an added benefit, Reliance Digital provides a No-Cost EMI option, allowing you to pay Rs 12,483 per month (around Rs 13,000) for six months, making the latest iPhone more accessible without stretching your budget. 

    iPhone 16 Specifications

    The premium phone features a 6.1-inch OLED display with 1179 x 2556 pixels resolution and a 60Hz refresh rate. The newly launched iPhone 16 is a dual SIM (US: eSIM, Worldwide: Nano+eSIM) handset that runs on iOS 18. It is powered by 3561mAh battery and a 3nm octa-core A18 chipset that features a 6-core CPU, 5-core GPU, and a 16-core neural engine.   

    It comes with upgraded Ceramic Shield protection and the Dynamic Island. The handset has an IP68 rating for dust and water resistance. The iPhone 16 comes with a new camera control feature that enables users to adjust settings by sliding a finger on the screen, located on the right side below the on/off switch. 
     
    On the optics front, this phone uses a 48-megapixel main camera and a 12-megapixel ultrawide lens. For Connectivity, the iPhone 16 supports 5G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth, GPS, NFC, and a USB Type-C port. 

  • iPhone 15 Pro Max Gets Massive Discount On THIS Platform, Check Bank Offer, Exchange Deal |

    iPhone 15 Pro Max Discount In India: Following the launch of the Apple iPhone 16 series, Amazon is offering a lucrative deal on the iPhone 15 Pro Max for the 256GB variant in India. So, if you plan to buy an iPhone, this is the right time to grab the deal. Meanwhile, users can also take advantage of the exchange offer, which further reduces the cost of the iPhone 15 Pro Max in the country.

    The e-commerce giant Amazon is currently selling the iPhone 15 Pro Max (256GB) at an amazing discount of just Rs 67,555. To recall, the iPhone 15 Pro Max, which debuted in 2023, is originally priced at Rs 1,59,900. It is offered in Black Titanium colour and is now being sold at a steep discount. 

    Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max Amazon Price Break Up

    The Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max is priced at Rs 1,59,900 on Amazon, but a 16 per cent discount lowers it to Rs 1,34,900. You can save up to Rs 60,600 by exchanging an old device in good condition, bringing the price down to Rs 74,300. Adding further, using an Amazon Pay ICICI Bank credit card can get you an extra discount of up to Rs 6,475, reducing the final price to Rs 67,555.


    Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max Specifications 

    The smartphone features a 6.7-inch display with a resolution of 2796×1290 pixels and a pixel density of 460 ppi, delivering clear and vibrant visuals.

    It boasts an IP68 rating for dust and water resistance, ensuring durability in various conditions. It is powered by the hexa-core Apple A17 Bionic processor and equipped with a 4441 mAh battery, the device offers efficient performance and long battery life.

    On the optics front, the triple-camera system includes a 48 MP main camera, a 12 MP ultra-wide lens, and a 12 MP telephoto camera. For selfies and video chats, there is a 12 MP shooter at the front.

    It comes with several storage options, including 256GB, 512GB, and 1TB, giving users ample space for their needs. The iPhone runs on iOS 17, the iPhone 15 Pro Max offers a user-friendly interface. For connectivity, the handset supports 5G, 4G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and NFC. 

    The iPhone also includes various sensors like Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, and proximity sensor, enhancing its overall functionality.

  • TRAI Releases Consultation Paper On Digital Radio Broadcast Policy For Private Broadcasters |

    New Delhi: The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) on Monday released a Consultation Paper (CP) on “Formulating a Digital Radio Broadcast Policy for private Radio broadcasters”.

    At present, analogue terrestrial radio broadcast in India is carried out in Medium Wave (MW) (526–1606 KHz), Short Wave (SW) (6–22 MHz), and VHF-II (88–108 MHz) spectrum bands. VHF-II band is popularly known as FM band due to deployment of Frequency Modulation (FM) technology in this band. All India Radio (AIR) – the public service broadcaster – provides radio broadcasting services in MW, SW and FM bands. Private sector radio broadcasters are licensed to transmit programs in FM frequency band (88-108 MHz) only.

    Digital Radio broadcasting will provide a number of advantages over analogue radio broadcasting. The major advantage of Digital Radio broadcasting is capability of broadcasting three to four channels on a single frequency carrier, while ensuring excellent quality of audio for all the channels, whereas in the analogue mode only one channel broadcasting is possible on a frequency carrier. In a competitive environment, digital radio broadcasting can provide exciting new opportunities to radio broadcasters as well as a host of value-added-services to the listeners.

    All India Radio (AIR) has initiated digitization of its analogue MW and SW radio broadcast network and replaced its existing 38 analogue transmitters with digital transmitters. AIR has conducted trials for digital radio technologies in FM band also. However, any initiative in digitization of FM band by private FM radio broadcasters is still awaited.

    In order to develop an eco-system, which can facilitate deployment of digital radio broadcasting, TRAI suo-motu gave its recommendations on “Issues related to Digital Radio Broadcasting in India” on 1st February 2018. In its recommendations, the Authority recognized that there was a need to bring all the stakeholders – radio broadcasters, transmission equipment manufacturers, and digital radio receiver manufacturers – on one platform and to encourage them to work collectively for developing the ecosystem for digital radio broadcasting.  The Authority also emphasized that the government should come out with a detailed policy framework for Digital Radio Broadcasting in India, which should provide detailed roadmap for rollout of digital radio broadcasting services in a time bound manner.

    Now, MIB vide its reference dated 23rd April 2024 has sought recommendations of TRAI on formulating a digital radio broadcast policy for private Radio broadcasters. MIB has mentioned that in order to cater to technology shift, some existing provisions under FM Phase-III policy may require a relook.  MIB has also highlighted certain issues that may be considered while formulating recommendations for digital radio broadcast policy.

    Accordingly, TRAI has initiated this consultation process in order to seek stakeholders’ comments on various issues relating to formulation of digital radio broadcast policy for private Radio broadcasters. Written comments on the consultation paper are invited from the stakeholders by 28th October 2024. Counter comments, if any, may be submitted by 11th November 2024.

  • Vivo, iQOO Launch Funtouch OS 15 With AI Features In India; iQOO 12 Becomes First Smartphone With Android 15 |

    Funtouch OS 15 Update India: Chinese smartphone brands Vivo and iQOO have started rolling out the Android 15-based Funtouch OS 15 Update in India. The new Funtouch OS 15 update brings new algorithms, enhanced animations and effects along with artificial intelligence (AI) features which aim to improve the user experience along with the device’s overall experience.

    The latest update enables users to personalize their devices with more than 3,800 design elements, including system colours, fonts, icons, and wallpapers. Moreover, the new features include customisable app icon styles and adjustable icon shapes and sizes.

    Notably, the companies have become one of the first original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to introduce Android 15 on their handsets, leaving behind tech giants such as Samsung and Google. 

    The company has unveiled the full list of devices in India set to receive the beta update, with the rollout starting in mid-October 2024 and continuing through May 2025. 

    Key Features Of Funtouch OS 15 Update:

    -A new scheduling algorithm, ‘Priority Scheduling,’ has been introduced to improve app opening speed by up to 15% during heavy usage.

    -It uses an optimized zRAM compression algorithm, increasing compression speed by 40% and reducing GPU memory usage for background apps.

    -Animated effects have been added to system interactions, with over 700 touch scenarios optimized for smoother and more responsive performance.

    -The Lightning-Speed Engine aims to enhance app opening speed further, targeting a 20% improvement. 

    iQOO FuntouchOS 15 Rollout 

    According to the company, the Funtouch OS 15 update will be available for download on the iQOO 12. Hence, the iQOO 12 became the first smartphone to get Android 15, followed by the iQOO 11 in November. It is important to note that the other phones from the brand will receive the update in the coming weeks and months.  

    Vivo FuntouchOS 15 Rollout  

    Vivo is set to begin the Funtouch OS 15 rollout in mid-October 2024, starting with the Vivo X100, Vivo X100 Pro, and Vivo X Fold3 Pro. The V series will follow in mid-December 2024, while the Y series and T series will receive the update between mid-February and mid-June 2025. 

  • Apple Testing iOS 18.0.1 To Resolve Multiple Bugs: Report |

    Apple iOS 18.1: Apple is reportedly in the process of testing iOS 18.0.1 for iPhones and this latest version appears to be a minor update aimed primarily at resolving several bugs that have affected users since the release of iOS 18.

    According to MacRumours, among the key issues expected to be addressed in this update are touchscreen problems impacting the newly launched iPhone 16 series and some previous models.

    Adding further, users have reported a frustrating bug within iMessage where a shared Apple Watch face can cause the application to crash repeatedly. Another significant concern involves iPadOS 18, which has been known to cause certain iPad Pro units featuring the M4 chip to become non-functional.

    While an official release date for iOS 18.0.1 has not been confirmed, reports obtained by MacRumours suggest it could be available by the end of next week at the latest. This update will pave the way for the upcoming iOS 18.1, which Apple has announced is set to launch in October.

    Currently in beta, iOS 18.1 is expected to introduce the first features under the new Apple Intelligence branding, including enhanced writing tools and notification summaries. As per MacRumours, these innovations will be available on the iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max, and any model within the iPhone 16 lineup. 

  • Tired Of Spam Emails In Gmail? Here’s How To Unsubscribe—Step-by-Step Guide Here |

    New Delhi: Sorting through your inbox can be a hassle, especially when it’s filled with unwanted messages that might also pose security risks. You may find yourself bombarded by emails that are sent in bulk to promote various products or services. These spam messages often slip past filters and land right in your primary inbox. It creates unnecessary clutter and makes it harder to spot the important emails.

    Scams take things a step further as they involve attackers using deceitful emails to trick users into revealing personal information. This includes clicking on dangerous links or downloading malware. For instance, phishing scams often imitate legitimate emails from trusted organisations to lure users into sharing sensitive data. Google has introduced an “Unsubscribe” button to help users defend against these scams which makes it easy for users to opt out of unwanted emails quickly.

    How to Use the Unsubscribe Button: A Step-by-Step Guide

    On the Web:

    – Open Gmail: Log into your Gmail account and go to your inbox.

    – Find the Email: Locate the email you want to unsubscribe from.

    – Click Unsubscribe: At the top of the message, click the “Unsubscribe” button.

    – Confirm Unsubscription: A confirmation box will pop up; click “Unsubscribe” again to finish the process.

    On Your Phone:

    – Open the Gmail App: Launch the Gmail app on your mobile device.

    – Locate the Email: Browse your inbox to find the marketing or promotional email you wish to unsubscribe from.

    Open the Email: Tap to open the email.

    – Access the Menu: Tap the three-dot menu in the top-right corner of the screen.

    – Select Unsubscribe: From the menu, choose “Unsubscribe.”

    – Confirm Your Choice: Confirm your decision to stop receiving emails from that sender.

  • How To Hide WhatsApp Chats On iPhone, Android Without Archiving; Follow THESE Simple Steps |

    New Delhi: WhatsApp, an instant messaging platform, is used by millions of users across the globe. Want to keep your WhatsApp chats hidden without using the archive feature? While WhatsApp doesn’t offer a direct way to hide chats, there are some workarounds you can try on your iPhone or Android device. These tricks help you maintain privacy and keep certain conversations out of sight. 

    Many users prefer not to delete the chats as to refer to them later while others may want to avoid exposing the details of the chats. However, one way to hide a message on WhatsApp is by archiving the chat. However, one drawback of this feature is you do not receive any notification when a new message is sent from that chat.     

    In this article, we will show you simple methods to hide your WhatsApp chats without archiving them on iPhone, or Android so you can enjoy more privacy on your Android phone. (Also Read: How To Send WhatsApp Message Without Saving Number On iPhone, Android; Follow THESE Simple Steps)

    How To Hide WhatsApp Chats On iPhone Without Archiving 

    Step 1: Open WhatsApp on your device and tap the ‘Settings’ icon located in the bottom-right corner.

    Step 2: In the Settings menu, navigate to the ‘Privacy’ section.

    Step 3: Scroll down and select ‘Screen Lock’ from the options available.

    Step 4: You will be prompted to see either ‘Require Face ID’ or ‘Require Touch ID’ based on your device.

    Step 5: Toggle the switch to enable the Face ID or Touch ID feature.

    Step 6: Once enabled, choose one of the time options: Immediately, After 1 minute, After 15 minutes, or After 1 hour. WhatsApp will now require Face ID or Touch ID to unlock, based on your selected time interval. 

    How To Hide WhatsApp Chats On Android Without Archiving 

    Step 1: Open WhatsApp on your phone and tap on the three dots in the top-right corner to go to ‘Settings.’

    Step 2: Navigate to ‘Privacy’ and then select ‘Account.’

    Step 3: In the ‘Account’ section, choose ‘Fingerprint Lock,’ and enable ‘Unlock with Fingerprint.’

    Step 4: Finally, select one of the time options to decide how long before WhatsApp should lock automatically.

  • How To Send WhatsApp Message Without Saving Number On iPhone, Android; Follow THESE Simple Steps |

    WhatsApp Message Without Saving Contact: WhatsApp has become the go-to messaging app for billions of users worldwide, offering a seamless way to send texts, photos, videos, and documents on iPhone and Android. There are some instances when you might need to message someone without saving their number. Usually, WhatsApp requires you to save a contact before sending a message. However, there’s a way to skip this step. This handy technique can save you time and prevent unnecessary contacts from cluttering your list. 

    How To Send WhatsApp Messages Without Saving Contacts on iPhone, Android

    Step 1: Open the WhatsApp application on your Android or iOS device.

    Step 2: Copy the mobile number you wish to message.

    Step 3: Tap the New Chat button at the bottom-right corner of the screen.

    Step 4: Select your own contact under WhatsApp Contacts to open a new chat with yourself.

    Step 5: Paste the copied number into the message text box and click Send.

    Step 6: Tap on the mobile number in the chat, and if the person uses WhatsApp, tap Chat to send them a message directly. 

    Users can send WhatsApp messages without saving contacts through various methods, including Google Assistant on Android, third-party apps, WhatsApp QR codes, or the Shortcut app on iPhone. These options provide flexible, time-saving solutions for communication, eliminating the need to save contacts before messaging. 

    Hence, these methods simplify the process of sending WhatsApp messages without the hassle of saving numbers, making it more convenient for casual and temporary communications.  

    Moreover, WhatsApp is also introducing a significant update in its latest Android beta version 2.24.20.28, aimed at boosting user safety and enhancing interactions with unknown contacts.

    A key feature of this update is a safety screen that appears when users receive a message from an unknown sender. The screen offers helpful guidance on managing these interactions, including options to block or report the sender. 

  • Apple iOS 18: How To Customise Lock Screen Widgets In iPhones; Follow THESE Simple Steps |

    Apple iOS 18: Tired of your home screen? With Apple iOS 18, you can now fully customize and personalize your lock screen using widgets, making it more flexible and user-friendly than ever before. The widgets allow users to access information such as weather updates, calendar events, and reminders right from the lock screen, enhancing the convenience of your iPhone.

    With iOS 18, you can easily add, rearrange, and customize widgets to suit your preferences. iPhone users can now customize the colour of app icons and widgets, even matching them to the wallpaper, and adjust their size to appear larger.

    Moreover, several new apps have been introduced, including Journal and Passwords, along with an enhanced Calculator. The Photos app has undergone a redesign, while both the Notes and Camera apps have received improvements.

    How To Add, Rearrange, And Customize Widgets on Your iOS 18 Lock Screen

    Step 1: Press and hold the lock screen to enter customization mode.

    Step 2: Tap “Customize Widgets” from the menu that appears at the bottom of the screen.

    Step 3: Choose your widgets by tapping and holding one, then moving it to your preferred spot.

    Step 4: To add more widgets, tap the “+” button.

    Step 5: Customize the appearance of a widget by tapping and holding it, then selecting “Edit Widget.”

    Step 6: Rearrange widgets by tapping and holding one, then dragging it to a new position.

    Step 7: Add more pages by swiping left or right if you have more widgets that can fit on one page.

    Step 8: Organize the widgets across multiple pages for a better layout.

    Step 9: Tap “Done” to save your custom lock screen setup.

    Step 10: Review your changes to ensure your lock screen is customized as you like.

  • CERT-In Issues ‘High Severity’ Alert For iOS Users After iPhone 16 India Launch; Here’s What You Should Do |

    Apple Users Alert! CERT-In, an Indian Computer Emergency Response Team, has issued a high severity alert for iOS, iPadOS and macOS users soon after the launch of the iPhone 16 in the Indian market. 

    Notably, CERT-In is the cyber security watchdog under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY). The alert indicates that Apple products are susceptible to vulnerabilities, which could enable attackers to access sensitive information.

    Adding further, these vulnerabilities may allow attackers to execute arbitrary code, bypass security restrictions, trigger denial of service (DoS) conditions, circumvent authentication, escalate privileges, and conduct spoofing attacks on the targeted system.

    List of Impacted Versions of Apple Products Likely to Be Vulnerable

    -Apple iOS versions prior to 18 and iPadOS versions prior to 18

    -Apple iOS versions prior to 17.7 and iPadOS versions prior to 17.7

    -Apple macoS Sonoma versions prior to 14.7

    -Apple macOS Ventura versions prior to 13.7

    -Apple macoS Sequoia versions prior to 15

    -Apple tvOS versions prior to 18

    – Apple watchOS versions prior to 11

    -Apple Safari versions prior to 18

    – Apple Xcode versions prior to 16

    -Apple visionOS versions prior to 2  

    What Should Apple Users Do To Avoid Security Breach?  

    CERT-In has reported that specific vulnerabilities in Apple software have been addressed in the latest updates across multiple platforms, including iOS, iPadOS, macOS, tvOS, watchOS, Safari, Xcode, and visionOS.

    Users should verify their current software version to determine if they are using an outdated version that may still be vulnerable.

    To update, navigate to the settings of your device and look for the software update option, then follow the prompts to download and install the latest software updates from Apple.

    After updating, users should regularly check for new updates to maintain security and protect their devices from potential vulnerabilities.

    CERT Advice To Apple Product Users

    Meanwhile, CERT-In has reported that the Cupertino-based tech giant has addressed the issues in its latest software updates. To mitigate vulnerabilities, users are advised to update their devices to the latest software versions. Earlier this month, CERT-In also issued a warning regarding vulnerabilities in the Google Chrome browser.