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Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian told reporters during a daily briefing that India has a responsibility to uphold the rights of Chinese businesses.

59 Chinese apps banned | Is it legal? Here's what the Indian Information Technology Act says

These apps were banned under Section 69A of IT act under Procedure and Safeguards for Blocking of Access of Information by Public, Rules 2009

59 Chinese apps banned | Never compromised on security; provided employment to Indians: Club Factory

The Ministry of Information Technology, on June 29, banned 59 mobile apps citing national security, saying they are engaged in activities which are "prejudicial to the sovereignty and integrity of India, defence of India, security of state and public order.

India bans 59 Chinese apps: How does the ban impact pre-installed apps?

When TikTok was banned last year, people who had the app pre-installed on their devices could still use it. However, it won't be the same this time around.

India bans Chinese apps | These 10 popular apps feature in the list

The IT Ministry said these apps were "prejudicial to sovereignty and integrity of India, defence of india, security of state and public order".

Breaking: Government bans 59 Chinese apps including TikTok

Among the apps, Tik Tok, Club Factory, Xiaomi, Cam Scanner, UC Browser are expected to be the worst-hit because of high user volume.

Why have so many companies decided against advertising on Facebook?

Several major brands such as Ben & Jerry's, Unilever, Honda, Levi Strauss and Co, Coca-Cola, Mozilla, JanSport, Starbucks and Pepsi Co, have moved off Facebook over the Zuckerberg's lax approach towards policing hate speeches on the social media platform

Google Meet takes on Zoom: 49 participants, background blur, polling and more

Google is also integrating Meet with the Nest Hub Max.

Coronavirus impact: India gets its first self-service fuel station in Pune

The Bharat Petroleum fuel pump located near the Regional Transport Office in Pune is the first fuel pump in India to offer this service.

Big Story | Indian telcos upgrade security measures amid Chinese cyber threats

Moneycontrol's Sakshi Batra shares more details on the measures taken by telecom companies to thwart the threats.

Apple macOS Big Sur is coming to Macs this fall: Here is everything you need to know

Big Sur sees the operating system receive one of the most comprehensive transformations since the release of macOS X.

Is your iPhone getting the latest iOS 14 update? Find out here

iPhone 5s and iPhone 6 series will be missing out on iOS 14 support this year.

WWDC 2020: 10 features Apple has borrowed from Android for iOS 14

Most features in the upcoming software release for the iPhone seems to have been borrowed from Android.

iPadOS 14, iOS 14 features: App library, widgets, better privacy and more

While there are a host of new features, Apple has also focused on tightening user data privacy in iOS 14.

Apple WWDC 2020 announcements: iOS 14, macOS Big Sur, transition to Apple Silicon and other key highlights

Missed watching the WWDC 2020 Keynote? Here is a quick recap of all the major WWDC 2020 announcements.

Neeva search engine: Indian-American ex-Google executive plans to keep it ad-free, privacy-focused

Shridhar Ramaswamy was the head of Google’s $115 billion ad business until he quit in 2018.

Nokia teases new affordable 5G smartphone with the latest Snapdragon 690 SoC

The new Snapdragon 690 chipset could arrive in the upcoming Nokia 7.3.

#BoycottChineseSmartphones? OnePlus 8 Pro sold out within minutes during Amazon sale

OnePlus’ flagship smartphone, the OnePlus 8 Pro was unavailable for purchase on Amazon minutes after the sale started.

#BoycottChineseProducts| This Indian smartphone maker promises to return soon with phones under Rs 10,000

The all-Indian smartphones will also have premium features and sport a ‘modern look’ without making the wallet feel light

You can now tweet using your voice: Here is how

Users who currently are not part of the testing will be able to see, hear and reply to voice tweets.

5G budget smartphones in India: Qualcomm Snapdragon 690 5G processor launch could pave the way

The mid-range processor features support for capturing images at up to 192MP, a 120Hz high refresh rate display, and recording 4K HDR video content.

Apple felicitates Indian origin student for developing a COVID-19 social distancing simulator; invites to WWDC 2020

Dave Jha developed a COVID-19 Social Distancing Simulator that has the ability to toggle speed, number of people, asymptomatic conditions, social distancing, forced distancing, and a game mode.

Apple may be working on a foldable iPhone; time for Samsung to Fold up?

Unlike the Galaxy Fold which features a single foldable panel on a hinge, the Apple foldable iPhone will reportedly have two separate displays.

This electric scooter’s maker says it runs at 15 paise per km

A limp-to-home feature allows Ampere's Magnus Pro riders to go 10 kms ride even when battery is at 10 percent

The WhatsApp feature you have been waiting for is coming soon

Once the feature is available, all your WhatsApp conversations and media files shared with other users on the platform will be accessible on multiple devices, much like Telegram Messenger.

COVID-19 impact | Are Indian schools ready for transition to online mode of teaching?

While inability to resume classes is a concern, many parents and schools are worried about sensitive details being compromised by hackers.

The Future of Gaming: Sony unveils PlayStation 5 and PlayStation Digital Edition

The PlayStation 5 Digital Edition doesn't have an optical drive and is noticeably thinner than the regular model.

Xiaomi Mi Notebook 14 and Mi Notebook 14 Horizon Edition launched in India: Check price, specs, offers

The Mi Notebook 14 and Mi Notebook 14 Horizon Edition are designed to offer a power-packed performance in a thin and light form factor.

Amitabh Bachchan may soon be your voice navigator on Google Maps

The report suggests that the Indian actor has been offered an exorbitant amount to lend his voice for the Google Maps app.

Indian Railways to introduce airport-like self-service kiosks to check tickets, screen passenger health

Indian Railways aims to provide a seamless train boarding process while maintaining minimum contact between the passenger and railway officials.

Google rolls out Android 11 beta: Check new features, list of eligible devices and how to sign up

Google has primarily focused on people, privacy, and controls in Android 11.

Twitter begins testing Fleets in India, here's all you need to know

Apart from the tweets vanishing in 24 hours, other options like Likes, Retweets or public replies to these tweets will not be available.

HTC Desire 20 Pro launching on June 16: What we know so far

The phone will use a punch-hole camera cutout for the selfie camera.

What is contact tracing? How does contact tracing in India work? All your questions answered

The basic agenda of contact tracing is to ensure that the virus does not spread any further, therefore helping break the chain of transmission.

Google Maps to alert users about COVID-19-related travel restrictions

The update would allow users to check how crowded a train station might be at a particular time, or if buses on a certain route are running on a limited schedule, Google said.

Over 13,500 Vivo smartphones found using the same IMEI number

The Meerut Police has now filed a case against Vivo India under Section 420 of the IPC.

‘Remove China Apps’ taken down from Google Play: Will it still work if you have downloaded it?

Since its launch on May 17, ‘Remove China apps' has become immensely popular, raking up over 50 lakh downloads.

Bajaj beats Hero to become India’s largest two-wheeler manufacturer

The maker of Pulsar and Chetak sells more vehicles outside of India than in India.

Google suspends Mitron app from the Play Store for policy violation

Apps that promote anti-China sentiment are gaining popularity in India, with the Remove China Apps recently raking up 5 million downloads.

Remove China Apps surpasses 5 million downloads amid calls to boycott Chinese apps

The app also holds a 4.9 star rating and the top spot of free apps on the Google Play Store.

Big Story | Aarogya Setu open source: What prompted government's move, other questions answered

In this edition of Big Story, Moneycontrol's Sakshi Batra shares more details and explains what open-sourcing means for Aarogya Setu.

Technology and digital reach will change the face of healthcare post COVID-19

As with every industry, the digitisation of the healthcare sector is inevitable.

Here's all you need to know about Kerala's new liquor app BevQ

As a way to ensure that the reopening of liquor outlets across the country does not lead to overcrowding amid the ongoing pandemic, the state government has come up with the idea of the app as a tech solution to the queue management problem

India's TikTok rival app 'Mitron' clocks five million downloads within one month of launch

A student of IIT Roorkee has developed the Mitron app which works exactly the same way as its Chinese rival TikTok.

KKR-Jio Platforms deal: 5 key things to know

KKR will invest Rs 11,367 crore into Jio Platforms

Mahindra & Mahindra launches schemes with special offers for COVID-19 frontline warriors

The company is targeting women buyers and corona warriors like doctors, cops and other with special offers such as 8-year loan term, 90-days moratorium on payment and 100 percent on-road funding.

Online KYC is here: No need to visit a branch to open a bank account

More banks are going live with the video KYC process, eliminating paperwork and physical meetings for financial services

Tata Motors rolls out new financing scheme ‘Keys to Safety’; offers Tata Tiago at EMI of Rs 5,000

The company is also offering 100 percent funding on all of its cars with finance schemes available with tenures as long as eight years.

COVID-19 impact | Touchless technology is the future. But are we ready?

Touchless sensing market is growing at the rate of 17.4 percent and is expected to touch $15.3 billion in 2025 from $6.8 billion in 2020.