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Xiaomi Redmi Note 2: Xiaomi unveils new 4G budget smartphone; could be launched in India on August 19
The Redmi Note 2 is priced at RMB 799 (approximately Rs 8000), while the Prime version costs RMB 999 (approximately Rs 10,000)
Microsoft issues first set of security patches for Windows 10
The bulletin issued for Office particularly addresses a security loophole that allowed attackers gain control of the machine by tricking the user into opening a maliciously crafter Word document.
Adobe joins Netflix, Microsoft in push to increase paid parental leave
New mothers will receive 26 weeks of paid leave, up from 12 weeks, and primary caregivers and new parents will get 16 weeks of paid parental leave.
Leaked: New video reveals Huawei-made Nexus smartphone having fingerprint sensor
The next Nexus smartphone is expected to be unveiled in October.
Nicki Minaj and Jason Statham to now star in mobile games
Statham will mark Glu’s first male celebrity partner in the game titled “Sniper X: Kill Confirmed.” Details on the Minaj game will be released at a later date,.
Airtel launches 4G services in 296 towns across India
Airtel launched the first 4G network in India in Kolkata in April 2012.
Government lifts ban on some adult websites, continues to block those promoting child pornography
The revised order is drawing the ire of service providers, who have been effectively asked to check and decide which sites need to be blocked.
Intex ropes in Tollywood actor Mahesh Babu as its brand ambassador
The company has four manufacturing facilities and expects to roll out smartphones from its Greater Noida plant in the next three to four months.
Mozilla CEO writes open letter to Microsoft's Satya Nadella over lack of user control in Windows 10
Beard notes the process of changing the default settings is, “confusing, hard to navigate and easy to get lost.”
Android users can now buy apps from the Google Play store for as low as Rs 10
Till date, developers had the option of either making the app completely free and earning through in-app purchases or pricing the app at Rs 50.
SMS '1' to wish your Facebook friends 'Happy Birthday!'
The new feature works for those who have Facebook notifications pushed to their text messaging programmes, Tech Times reported.
Uber to invest $1 billion in India
Uber said that this move would help its service reach 1 million daily rides by March 2016.
50% of world's online population uses Facebook
The number of people who use Facebook at least once in a month grew 13 per cent to 1.49 billion in the three months to the end of June this year.
Drones could be used to transport blood samples for quick lab tests
Most tests on blood samples and other fluids are done by dedicated laboratories that can be scores of miles from remote clinics.