Top news this week: Nexus 4 launched, Google I/O highlights, Windows 8.1 announced and more!

19 May, 2013, 4:24 pm IST Nikhil Subramaniam General

From the latest launches to the most important stories from the world of tech, here's a recap of the top news stories from this week. More

Chinese man kidnapped 23 years ago finds parents thanks to Google Maps

19 May, 2013, 1:19 pm IST Web services

A 28-year-old Chinese man who was kidnapped 23 years ago and sold to a family 1,500 km from his home, has met up with his biological parents again thanks to Google Maps. More

Did Sreesanth & Co use WhatsApp, BBM for spot-fixing? Asks Firstpost

16 May, 2013, 7:32 pm IST Nikhil Subramaniam General

News of former Indian cricketer S Sreesanth and two other Rajasthan Royals players, Ankeet Chavan and Ajit Chandila, being arrested for spot fixing during the More

Ubuntu Touch developers say usable version will be out by late May

10 May, 2013, 1:36 pm IST Ramkumar Iyer Smartphones

The developers for Ubuntu for Phones will make available a fairly usable version of the fledgling mobile operating system by the end of this month. The VP of More

Snapchat pictures don't really self destruct: Report

10 May, 2013, 11:44 am IST Nishtha Kanal Apps

Are you one of those who send private images to your loved ones over Snapchat? It’s supposed to be safe, right? The messages and images destroy More

India to have five rocket launches, including Mars mission, in 2013

07 May, 2013, 11:58 am IST Science and Technology

Includes the launch of communication satellite G-Sat 14 using heavier rocket - Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV) - powered with a domestic cryogenic engine More

New LG smartphone leaked – G2 or Nexus 5?

06 May, 2013, 3:53 pm IST tech2 News Staff Smartphones

The rumour mills are rife as leaked photo of a new LG smartphone has surfaced... More

Google Hangouts gets app for remote desktop assistance

04 May, 2013, 3:24 pm IST Anuradha Shetty Web services

If you often find yourself running between PCs and relatives, trying to fix and get the experience of the Google+ Hangouts running for them, here's a More

5 Websites to create custom t-shirts

04 May, 2013, 11:20 am IST Priyanka Tilve General

If you are bored of wearing the run-of-the-mill t-shirts, then you can easily custom create one online. And you don’t need to possess great design More

Build a powerful desktop PC for less than Rs 27,000

03 May, 2013, 1:01 pm IST Roydon Cerejo Desktops

We kick-start our summer desktop PC-buying guide with building a basic yet powerful desktop. We could have started off with an ultra-low budget PC which would More

Microsoft previews Skype Video Messaging for Windows 8 Modern UI

03 May, 2013, 12:38 pm IST tech2 News Staff Windows

Earlier this week Skype had announced that it will be rolling out the preview of Skype Video Messaging for Windows 8. Microsoft has now announced the preview More

Intel appoints Brian Krzanich as sixth CEO

03 May, 2013, 12:04 pm IST Ramkumar Iyer General

Intel’s Brian Krzanich will assume duties as its next chief executive officer (CEO), succeeding Paul Otellini, who had announced in November last year... More

Apple's patent applications hint at new design for future iDevices

03 May, 2013, 10:22 am IST tech2 News Staff Smartphones

Apple is possibly considering new designs and shapes for its future smartphones. According to Apple Insider, the latest patent application filings by the More

Big brands want ads for Instagram, but no plans yet: Facebook

02 May, 2013, 12:39 pm IST tech2 News Staff Apps

The report stating Facebook’s Q1 earnings reveals that the company has managed to make profits from its mobile advertisements. However, during the More

One-third of advertising revenue came from mobile platforms: Facebook

02 May, 2013, 9:47 am IST tech2 News Staff Social Networking

The company has also made 22.5 percent quarter-over-quarter increase in revenue generated from mobile advertising... More

McAfee patents system to detect and block illegal or pirated content

01 May, 2013, 3:50 pm IST Ramkumar Iyer General

It seems anti-piracy groups like the MPAA and RIAA will soon be throwing parties. Security software developer McAfee has acquired a patent for a new technology More

5 Indian stock market and finance apps for your smartphone

01 May, 2013, 10:05 am IST Naina Khedekar Apps

Those trading in the stock market need to stay abreast with the latest financial news... More

Hot launches: Smartphones of April 2013

30 Apr, 2013, 3:52 pm IST Shayne Rana Smartphones

April’s seen the coming of some pretty anticipated devices in the mobile segment. While new mobile handsets hit the Indian shelves on a very regular More

LG likely to release smartphone with flexible OLED display this year

26 Apr, 2013, 11:05 am IST tech2 News Staff Smartphones

While discussing the company’s financial results, LG announced that it will introduce a smartphone with a flexible OLED screen in the fourth quarter of the year. More

Optimus G Pro and 55" OLED TV unveiled at the LG Tech Show 2013

24 Apr, 2013, 4:00 pm IST Nachiket Mhatre General

LG Electronics, one of the major consumer durables manufacturers, hosted its first ever tech show in Delhi, where it showcased 70 new products. Most of More

$15 million iPhone with black diamond is world’s most expensive smartphone

22 Apr, 2013, 11:00 am IST tech2 News Staff Smartphones

Stuart Hughes, known to craft luxury Apple devices dipped in precious metals and encrusted with rare stones, has put forth the most expensive iPhone 5. More

Google adds expandable links and Quick view to mobile search

17 Apr, 2013, 1:53 pm IST tech2 News Staff Mobile phones

Google will spruce up its search experience for smartphones with expandable links and Quick view feature for select websites. More

What's the deal with VirginMANGO.com, the latest online mega mart?

11 Apr, 2013, 6:05 pm IST Naina Khedekar General

If one of your local tabloids has been smelling like mangoes, an advertisement for VirginMANGO is to be blamed. In an effort to make its advertisement more... More

Quarterly PC sales see biggest decline in two decades

11 Apr, 2013, 9:33 am IST Laptops

PC sales plunged 14 percent in the first three months of the year, the biggest decline in two decades of keeping records... More

5 Mistakes to avoid when shooting photos

06 Apr, 2013, 1:03 pm IST Anand Tuliani Cameras

It’s not the camera, it’s the person behind it! While it may not be absolutely true, it’s a fact that good photographers can take great photos with any gear. More

Minecraft sells more than 10 million copies on PC

05 Apr, 2013, 5:15 pm IST Shunal Doke PC

Minecraft is slowly proving itself to be one of the most popular games ever. Developer Jeb Bergensten has announced over Twitter that sales of the game have More

Google unloads Frommer's guides after less than a year

05 Apr, 2013, 10:36 am IST Web services

Google Inc has sold the Frommers' line of travel-guidebooks, acquired just eight months ago from John Wiley & Sons Inc to strengthen its trove of local content and reviews, to founder Arthur Frommer. More

Apple reportedly closing deals with music labels for its music streaming service

05 Apr, 2013, 10:21 am IST Nishtha Kanal Web services

Rumours about Apple’s music streaming service have just become louder. Apple is reportedly close to inking a deal with Warner Music and Universal Music More

Microsoft updates SkyDrive for iOS after 10 months

04 Apr, 2013, 12:41 pm IST Nishtha Kanal iOS

There’s some good news for SkyDrive users who need to access their accounts on iOS devices. For the first time in nearly 10 months, Microsoft has updated More

HTC hikes marketing spend by 250%, but problems run deeper

26 Mar, 2013, 4:56 pm IST Nikhil Subramaniam Smartphones

Increasing marketing spend is great, but HTC needs to sort out issues related to supply and distribution before taking on the likes of Samsung head on... More

BlackBerry to "takeover" Droids and iPhones with unique marketing initiative

25 Mar, 2013, 12:37 pm IST Nikhil Subramaniam Smartphones

Smartphone manufacturers have been known to go all out when promoting their products, but BlackBerry is about to up the ante by "hijacking" the screens... More

Google should be booked for violating India's mapping regulations, says MP

25 Mar, 2013, 9:04 am IST Web services

The government should book Google for "violating" India's defence regulations on maps and force the company to surrender its "illegally stored" data... More

Skype for Windows Phone gets People Hub integration, HD video support

19 Mar, 2013, 4:31 pm IST Nishtha Kanal Windows Mobile

Microsoft has released an update for Skype for Windows Phone preview with a bunch of new features as well as the enabling the People Hub integration again. The More

Top 5 smartphones under Rs 10,000

15 Mar, 2013, 1:35 pm IST Naina Khedekar Mobile phones

If it's the price that is keeping you away from owning a smartphone, then you can rely on some feature-loaded phones priced under Rs 10,000 with a nifty spec sheet. We have listed five such phones which are apt for those on a tight budget under Rs 10,000. More

India can become next app superpower: Experts

14 Mar, 2013, 10:32 am IST Apps

India has the ability to become the next app superpower due to its enormous consumption power and potential, said a panel of experts at the 14th edition of Ficci-Frames 2013 here Wednesday. More

Market Watch: Tablets above Rs 10,000

13 Mar, 2013, 12:18 pm IST Naina Khedekar, Rajesh D'souza Tablets

The proliferation of tablets in the Indian market has led to devices spread across a wide price range. It isn't just the sub-10k range which is attracting... More

Indian govt snooped on 13 users per day in 2012, says Google report

11 Mar, 2013, 3:57 pm IST General

In signs of growing Internet snooping by the enforcement authorities, India made an average of 13 requests a day to Google for access to personal web details More

Facebook’s new News Feed solves some problems but ignores others

11 Mar, 2013, 9:10 am IST Jamshed Avari Social Networking

Time stands still for no one, and everything is subject to change. Whether we like it or not, there are continual shifts in the way people buy and use their More

Galaxy S4 may come with floating touch and green PHOLED display

09 Mar, 2013, 1:22 pm IST Nikhil Subramaniam Smartphones

Five more days to go for the Samsung Galaxy S4 event, and that only means the rumour mill is turning at full tilt. SamMobile reports that the new flagship More

Revamped News Feed casts the net wide for a more visual, clutter-free Facebook

08 Mar, 2013, 6:41 pm IST Nikhil Subramaniam Social Networking

As you’ve probably heard (or even seen) by now, Facebook is rolling out a new News Feed to its users. The company last night unveiled the redesigned feed... More

Pink and bling? No thank you

08 Mar, 2013, 6:19 pm IST Naina Khedekar, Priyanka Tilve General

While common sense tells us that gadgets don’t have gender, that it’s all about the performance and functionality, rather unfortunately the gender More

Judge dismisses Samsung's infringement claims against Apple

08 Mar, 2013, 6:11 pm IST tech2 News Staff General

Apple has won a patent infringement lawsuit against Samsung in the UK. Justice Floyd of the Chancery Division of the High Court of England and Wales... More

HTC One to reach Indian shores in April

07 Mar, 2013, 7:45 pm IST Nikhil Subramaniam Smartphones

Taiwanese smartphone maker HTC showed off the HTC One to Indian fans at a little preview event in Mumbai today. At the event, the company revealed that... More

Samsung Galaxy S4 may have the same old home screen

07 Mar, 2013, 3:33 pm IST Nikhil Subramaniam Smartphones

There's exactly a week to go for the Samsung Galaxy S4 announcement, but the leaks don't show any sign of stopping. A new set of alleged Galaxy S4 screenshots... More

The Galaxy S4 may use front camera to automatically pause videos, scroll pages

06 Mar, 2013, 5:42 pm IST Nikhil Subramaniam Smartphones

We found out yesterday that the Samsung Galaxy S4 had an automatitc scrolling feature, which enables the phone to scroll menus and pages based on... More

EU regulators set to fine Microsoft for breaking browser pledge

06 Mar, 2013, 9:39 am IST General

European Union anti-trust regulators are set to hit Microsoft with a hefty fine on Wednesday for breaking a promise to offer consumers using its Windows system a choice of rival Internet browsers, people familiar with the case said. More

Windows Phone 8 gets panorama app, Photosynth

05 Mar, 2013, 1:16 pm IST tech2 News Staff General

Microsoft's mobile panorama app, Photosynth, is now available for Windows Phone 8 on the Windows Phone Marketplace. The panorama app allows... More

Could there be a cheaper $300 iPhone 5 for India and China in the works?

02 Mar, 2013, 3:38 pm IST tech2 News Staff Smartphones

A cheaper version of the iPhone 5 may be launched soon in India and China. According to Japanese website Macotakara, the device would cost $300... More

Facebook to show off new News Feed on March 7

02 Mar, 2013, 2:35 pm IST Anuradha Shetty Social Networking

Tired of Facebook's many redesigns already? Wait..there's more. Facebook is hosting an event on March ... More

Video of Gates and Zuckerberg talking about coding goes viral

01 Mar, 2013, 8:32 pm IST Priyanka Tilve General

It isn’t exactly Harlem Shake, but the latest video to go viral on YouTube has Bill Gates and Mark Zuckerberg explaining the importance of coding... More