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// UPDATE 1 (30/06/2020 10:18 am)  TikTok has been removed from the Play Store and App Store in India // UPDATE 2 (02/07/2020 12:29 pm)  All 59 banned apps have been removed by Google and Apple in India Over a week ago there were reports that the Indian government is considering banning 52 Chinese apps. Now, the government has reportedly taken an official decision to ban a total of 59 Chinese apps in the country. The news comes from PIB in a press release. Apparently, the decision has been taken for apps  “which are prejudicial to sovereignty and integrity of India, defence of India, security of state and public order. ” The list of apps that have been banned includes the likes of TikTok which has been banned in India in the past as well. Also in the list are other popular apps including ShareIt, Shein, Parallel Space, and Mi Video Call. List of 59 apps banned by Government of India "which are prejudicial to sovereignty and integrity of India, defence of India, security of state a

// UPDATE 1 (01/05/2020 12:45 pm)  JioMeet app pulled from Play Store and App Store The COVID-19 lockdown has created a surge in demand for video conferencing apps. Zoom,  Google Meet , and  Microsoft Teams  have witnessed a meteoric rise as businesses and students flocked to replace offline hangouts. Well, Reliance Jio also wants a piece of this pie and has today launched its own video conferencing app – JioMeet. JioMeet is already live on iOS and Android right now. It allows you to place HD video calls to your friends or colleagues for free. You can sign up for this app via your email or log in via OTP. There’s also the  option to join a video call as a guest  using the conference link sent to you. It will only require a meeting ID and your name. JioMeet: Features Once you are in, you will see tabs at the top – Favorites, Recents, and Contacts. If you want to start a video call, just tap the ‘video call’ icon next to the name of the user. The  maximum call quality is set at 720p  but

The COVID-19 pandemic has forced people indoors and gaming has now become one of the biggest past times for netizens across the globe. Everyone’s finding new ways to keep themselves entertained and well, Facebook has debuted its own game streaming mobile app called  Facebook Gaming …to contribute to the cause. The Facebook Gaming app allows users to not only watch streams but also broadcast their favorite games and show off their skills. The app went live on Android (Free) just a few hours ago. I briefly tested out the Facebook Gaming mobile app – both watching and streaming games. So, here’s your first look at the app, along with my thoughts on Facebook’s game streaming ambitions: Facebook Gaming: UI/UX Right off the bat, the Facebook Gaming app feels a lot like the main Facebook app. You have a huge brand placement, with search, notification, and the profile icons at the top. It is coupled with a four-tab navigation bar, including the feed, instant games, explore, and messaging secti

Rumors for the  unveiling  of Xiaomi’s upcoming Android skin have proven true. The company will unveil MIUI 12, alongside Mi 10 Youth Edition 5G, on 27th April in its home country, China. We expect MIUI 12 beta ROMs to start rolling out for a select few phones even before the month comes to a close. Xiaomi made the announcement via an   official post   on Weibo earlier this morning. The company has shared a handful of teasers for both the MIUI 12 and Mi 10 Youth Edition 5G. There’s nothing you can guess about features debuting with the software skin. But, we have got a sneak peek at the newest addition to the Mi 10 lineup The rumor mill has been quite chatty about MIUI 12 features over the past week. We have also seen a couple of leaks recently, giving us a first look at the  new UI elements  and themes. The update is also expected to bring some parity in full-screen gestures. It’s going to  debut Android 10-like gestures , along with TÜV Rheinland certification, improved dark mode, no

Samsung is pinning all hope on the company’s next flagship, the Galaxy S10, which is just a few months away from launch. Following the sub-par sales performance of the  Galaxy Note 9 , Samsung is reportedly is going all in with the next Galaxy flagship to revive interest in its premium smartphone, and the strategy includes making some major design changes, adding new features and a new software experience. Just how much innovation the Galaxy S10 brings, will be revealed when the device is officially announced, but until then, here’s what we know so far about the Galaxy S10: Galaxy S10: Everything We Know So Far Design Image Courtesy: Ben Geskin The CEO of Samsung’s mobile division, DJ Koh, recently revealed that the Galaxy S10 will have  ‘very significant’   design changes  when compared to its predecessors. And if the rumors and insider reports about the Galaxy S10 are anything to go by, the device will debut the Infinity-O display which Samsung recently showed off at

The budget segment in India has an overwhelming number of smartphones on offer, be it from the likes of Xiaomi, Asus, Realme or Honor, which has unveiled the Honor 8C in India. The Chinese giant is adding to the list with the launch of Honor 8C, a successor to the popular Honor 7C smartphone, on November 29. The Honor 8C is stepping foot into one of the most competitive segments, but with the strategy to offer you the best looks, the modern notch, a moderate Snapdragon chipset, and a huge battery, all packed inside a light and handy offering. Thanks to the folks at Honor, I’ve been testing the Honor 8C for a couple of days now and here are my initial thoughts on the device: Honor 8C Specifications Before diving into it, let’s take a quick look at the specs sheet for the Honor 8C: Dimensions 157.2 x 76 x 7.98 mm Weight 167 grams Display 6.26-inch Full-HD+ IPS, 19:9 aspect ratio Processor Snapdragon 632 GPU Adreno 506 RAM 3GB/4GB Storage 32GB/64GB Rear Camera 13 MP (f/1.8) + 2 MP (