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Govt launches mobile apps for info on quakes, ocean

Earth Sciences Minister Harsh Vardhan on Thursday launched a mobile application 'India Quake' that will have information on earthquakes like its epicentre, intensity and timing.

Jul 27, 2017, 23:46 PM IST

Panic buttons and apps come to rescue of elderly Indians suffering abuse

India has a tradition of honouring older people, and of multi-generational families living together. But with urbanisation, nuclear families and rising longevity, more elderly people are living by themselves or in care homes.

Jun 23, 2017, 17:47 PM IST

Now, a smartphone for dolphins to play games

Researchers have developed an underwater computer touchscreen exclusively for dolphins to play games.

May 27, 2017, 17:56 PM IST

Amazon to soon refund $70 mn of in-app purchases

Amazon has decided to refund up to $70 million to its users.

Apr 05, 2017, 12:30 PM IST

India added 268.9 million new Internet users since 2014: Adobe

India accounted for more than half of the 500-million new Internet users globally who have come on board in the last three years, a report by software firm Adobe said on Sunday.

Mar 05, 2017, 18:41 PM IST

Now, a smartphone app that scans and reveals what is inside objects

Next time you eat an apple, you can know its specific constituents by looking directly inside it using your smartphone, thanks to the engineers who developed an app that can 'scan' an object and reveal the information about it.

Feb 07, 2017, 22:04 PM IST

Top 5 superstar apps of 2016 that will continue to rule 2017

The year 2016 has largely been a year that has heralded an explosion of a variety of apps. There have been few apps that have supervised and assisted the users in patterns they shop, consume and misuse services.

Jan 10, 2017, 17:35 PM IST

Now, find the nearest public toilet near you with Google Map

Taking a step forward in making India a cleaner place, the government has launched a Google Map toilet locater that will help people find a clean public restroom.

Dec 22, 2016, 16:59 PM IST

Speed up customer service with Twitter's new features

Micro-blogging website Twitter has rolled out quick replies and welcome messages in Direct Messages to speed up customer service and to enhance conversational experiences between businesses and people online.

Nov 02, 2016, 18:01 PM IST

Facebook rolls out standalone app for events

Facebook has introduced a standalone app that allows event seekers to keep up with nearby events and finding things to do with their friends.

Oct 08, 2016, 18:25 PM IST

Snapchat debuts recording 'Spectacles,' changes company name

The glasses record so-called "circular video," meaning it plays full-screen on any device in any orientation.

Sep 25, 2016, 00:38 AM IST

Don't use Google Allo, warns Edward Snowden: Know why!

The Google Allo, which is expected to compete with the likes of messaging apps such as WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger, is however already facing security concerns.

Sep 21, 2016, 22:19 PM IST

Twitter expands video role with streaming TV apps

The new app for Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV and Microsoft`s Xbox One will allow anyone with these devices to get content from Twitter`s media partners.

Sep 15, 2016, 03:31 AM IST

App or website: What best protects your privacy?

The free apps and web-based services that you downloaded on Android or iOS mobile devices may have in turn leaked your personal information, including names, gender, phone numbers, and e-mail, a study has found.

Sep 14, 2016, 16:01 PM IST

Reliance Jio apps pip WhatsApp, Facebook on Google Play

After taking the competition in India`s telecom space to a new level when Reliance Jio offered voice calls for free forever and cut down data costs, Jio apps have now beaten mobile messaging service WhatsApp and social networking website Facebook on Google Play.

Sep 07, 2016, 20:09 PM IST

3Pillar Global launches in-house car pool app for employee safety and convenience

New Delhi : 3 Pillar Global, a leading developer of innovative, revenue-generating software products has built an in-house car pool app for their employees based out of their Noida Office, given the rising concerns of safety in the region.

Sep 06, 2016, 15:08 PM IST

RCOM launches app-to-app calling plan; intro price of Rs 39 for 300 minutes

Commencing with its pan-India launch `Calling Ka Naya Tareeka` offer, RCOM is offering HD app-to-app calling at an introductory price of Rs 39-for 300 minutes of calling in India, and anywhere in the world, the statement added.

Aug 17, 2016, 17:40 PM IST

IBM, Apple open first global development hub in India

In a bid to accelerate digital transformation in India, IBM in partnership with Apple on Thursday launched a global development hub called Garage for iOS apps in Bengaluru that will work with existing design locations in Atlanta, Chicago, Cupertino in the US and Toronto in Canada.

Aug 04, 2016, 20:36 PM IST

These free web apps can help multi-task effectively!

The results noted the evaluation of 20 popular apps for usability, including Google Drive, Skype, Doodle Poll, Gmail, Windows Hotmail, CoSketch and DropBox.

May 26, 2016, 13:39 PM IST

Wow! An app to help students and graduates get their dream job

The app called as 'Tinder-style' will work to help young people nearing the end of their studies get a foot into a competitive job market.

Apr 18, 2016, 18:42 PM IST