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Google may pay $22.5 mn for bypassing privacy settings

Google may pay $22.5 mn for bypassing privacy settings

Rediff.com10 Jul 2012

According to the daily, the fine is expected to be the largest penalty ever levied on a single company by the US Federal Trade Commission.

How Google has made the smartphone more intelligent

How Google has made the smartphone more intelligent

Rediff.com14 Jan 2014

A peek at Google Now's features that help users in their daily tasks.

War time: Google to take these 12 products head on

War time: Google to take these 12 products head on

Rediff.com4 Jul 2012

At the recently concluded annual I/O conference, which is an annual developer-focused event held in San Francisco, California, Google announced several new devices and services.

5 BIG things to expect from Google this week!

5 BIG things to expect from Google this week!

Rediff.com26 Jun 2012

Google I/O conference will begin on June 27 and some major announcements are expected.

Why Google's Motorola Moto X phone is 'special'

Why Google's Motorola Moto X phone is 'special'

Rediff.com2 Aug 2013

Motorola on Thursday unveiled a new smartphone that consumers can personalise with a choice of colours and materials, hoping to stand out in a crowded market and justify the $12.5 billion that Google Inc paid for the ailing handset maker.

Apple's Cook stresses need to make workforce more diverse

Apple's Cook stresses need to make workforce more diverse

Rediff.com13 Aug 2014

Blacks and Hispanics make up about 18 percent of Apple's workforce, a ratio that is about triple of those of most other tech firms.

Govt warns social media platforms over deepfake issue

Govt warns social media platforms over deepfake issue

Rediff.com18 Nov 2023

Vaishnaw told reporters that the government had recently issued a notice to companies on the deepfake issue, and the platforms responded, but added that the firms will have to be more aggressive in taking action on such content.

Trump Tower renamed as 'Dump Tower' on Google Maps

Trump Tower renamed as 'Dump Tower' on Google Maps

Rediff.com27 Nov 2016

If one searches for Trump Tower on Google Maps, they will not find that exact name there. Instead, they will find "Dump Tower," WPIX-TV reported.

Call for an Apple

Call for an Apple

Rediff.com20 Jun 2007

After the resounding success of ipod, sales of which have crossed the 100 million mark, everyone started asking why Apple was not bundling a phone with it to compete with other multimedia phones.

Apple ordered to pay nearly $533 mn for patent infringement

Apple ordered to pay nearly $533 mn for patent infringement

Rediff.com26 Feb 2015

Apple promised to appeal.

Google to train 2 million developers on Android in India

Google to train 2 million developers on Android in India

Rediff.com11 Jul 2016

The training is available for both students as well as mid-career developers.

Foxconn Betting Big on South India

Foxconn Betting Big on South India

Rediff.com19 Aug 2024

Foxconn's business in India has grown to over $10 billion till 2024.

How big is Apple? Find out...

How big is Apple? Find out...

Rediff.com21 Mar 2012

As of July 2011, Apple had 357 retail stores in 10 countries.

Google launches Chrome-based notebooks

Google launches Chrome-based notebooks

Rediff.com12 May 2011

"Chromebooks", a Chrome operating system-based notebook PC that will be available online from June 15.

Apple may finally dip its toes in Indian retail pool

Apple may finally dip its toes in Indian retail pool

Rediff.com10 Sep 2019

Still, the earliest India will get to experience Apple online will be early 2020 and the company's first fully-owned signature store should be up around 2022 -- almost two decades after it had opened its first store worldwide, writes Nivedita Mookerji.

EU charges Google with abusing Android market dominance

EU charges Google with abusing Android market dominance

Rediff.com20 Apr 2016

EU says Google unfairly pushes own apps with Android

Google sells Motorola to Lenovo for $2.91 billion

Google sells Motorola to Lenovo for $2.91 billion

Rediff.com30 Jan 2014

It is Lenovo's second major deal on US soil in a week as the Chinese electronics company angles to get a foothold in major global computing markets. Lenovo last week said it would buy IBM's low-end server business for $2.3 billion.

Best Business Ideas Under Rs 1 Crore

Best Business Ideas Under Rs 1 Crore

Rediff.com10 Feb 2025

India's e-commerce market alone is projected to reach $200 billion by 2026, making it a prime industry for ambitious entrepreneurs, explains rediffGURU Harsh Bharwani.

Apple set to unveil smartwatch, bigger iPhone

Apple set to unveil smartwatch, bigger iPhone

Rediff.com9 Sep 2014

Shares of the company rose more than 1 percent to $99.44 in heavy trading.

Software developers try on Apple watch, see more apps coming

Software developers try on Apple watch, see more apps coming

Rediff.com25 Apr 2015

Software developers who tried on an Apple Watch for the first time on Friday predicted a rush of new apps over the next few months.

All eyes on Apple's Cook as Watch launch expected

All eyes on Apple's Cook as Watch launch expected

Rediff.com9 Mar 2015

Apple has said the watch will launch in April

iPhone 6: Will Apple create history again?

iPhone 6: Will Apple create history again?

Rediff.com8 Sep 2014

The iPhone 6 represents the flagship smartphone of the company and whether or not it manages to compete with the Samsung Galaxy Note 4 or Sony Xperia Z3, you can bet Apple will create history once more.

Samsung, Apple to end patents war outside US

Samsung, Apple to end patents war outside US

Rediff.com7 Aug 2014

Apple still has a request pending for a sales ban against newer Samsung phones in that proceeding.

How this Kerala hacker tricked Apple

How this Kerala hacker tricked Apple

Rediff.com22 Dec 2016

Engineering student Hemanth Joseph, who bypassed Apple's activation lock, is now the poster boy for a young community of ethical hackers.

Apple readies HealthKit rollout

Apple readies HealthKit rollout

Rediff.com13 Aug 2014

Apple has not divulged much specific detail on HealthKit, which is expected to be incorporated into the iPhone 6 come September.

All the things you will love about Apple's latest OS

All the things you will love about Apple's latest OS

Rediff.com4 Jan 2018

The macOS High Sierra is up and running.

Innoviti, the Google Maps of digital payments

Innoviti, the Google Maps of digital payments

Rediff.com11 Aug 2017

A platform that helps retailers reduce failed transactions while keeping the cost down, Innoviti is all set for India's digital payments revolution.

Using An App For A Loan? Read This First

Using An App For A Loan? Read This First

Rediff.com7 Mar 2024

Borrowing from a fraudulent loan app subjects the borrower to a variety of risks.

Google it! Why Sundar Pichai missed Xi photo op

Google it! Why Sundar Pichai missed Xi photo op

Rediff.com24 Sep 2015

Google boss's absence at US-China internet forum meet raises eyebrows.

Bigger iPad announced at Apple 'monster' event

Bigger iPad announced at Apple 'monster' event

Rediff.com9 Sep 2015

Apple said the new iPad Pro's screens will measure 12.9 inches diagonally

Apple's shares swallow biggest loss in 4 years

Apple's shares swallow biggest loss in 4 years

Rediff.com6 Dec 2012

Possible higher dividend, capital gains taxes weigh.

Why Apple may have to rewrite India growth plan

Why Apple may have to rewrite India growth plan

Rediff.com9 Jan 2018

To promote localisation of manufacturing and reduce its import bill, the government increased basic customs duty on mobile handsets - from 10 per cent to 15 per cent.

Apple's new iPads missing 'wow' factor

Apple's new iPads missing 'wow' factor

Rediff.com17 Oct 2014

It see modest improvements such as a fingerprint sensor.

11 wow IOS features for Apple lovers!

11 wow IOS features for Apple lovers!

Rediff.com17 Oct 2017

Shutterbugs will love the new add-ons.

Apple promises fix very soon for Macs with failed encryption

Apple promises fix "very soon" for Macs with failed encryption

Rediff.com24 Feb 2014

Apple Inc has said it will issue a software update very soon to cut off the ability of spies and hackers to grab email and other sensitive data from Mac computers.

Alibaba puts Internet in cars, plans to take drivers out

Alibaba puts Internet in cars, plans to take drivers out

Rediff.com6 Jul 2016

The race to commercialise driverless cars is far from over with experts predicting that a fully autonomous car will not hit the market until 2020 or later

Apple opposes order to help unlock California shooter's phone

Apple opposes order to help unlock California shooter's phone

Rediff.com17 Feb 2016

Apple and Google adopted strong default encryption in late 2014.

Google unveils Nexus 6, 9 to take on iPhone 6, in India by Nov

Google unveils Nexus 6, 9 to take on iPhone 6, in India by Nov

Rediff.com16 Oct 2014

Google had indicated that many more firsts could come from India in the days to come.

Google tax: India likely to face US trade action

Google tax: India likely to face US trade action

Rediff.com20 Jul 2020

The US launched an investigation, focusing on whether the tax in India and other countries discriminated against American companies, were retroactive, and reflected unreasonable tax policy.

Has correlation between Nifty IT index and NASDAQ ended?

Has correlation between Nifty IT index and NASDAQ ended?

Rediff.com26 May 2023

Back home, the Nifty IT index - a gauge of the performance of the IT stocks on the National Stock Exchange (NSE) that has closely mirrored the performance of NASDAQ over the past few years - has lost nearly 2 per cent in CY23.