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Taiwan seeks formation of WTO dispute panel in case against India's import duties on ICT products
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Taiwan seeks formation of WTO dispute panel in case against India's import duties on ICT products

Taiwan has sought the establishment of a dispute panel by the World Trade Organization in a case against India's import duties on certain information and communication technology (ICT) products, including mobile phones

Watching a half an hour show online can lead to carbon dioxide emissions worth 1.6 kgs
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Watching a half an hour show online can lead to carbon dioxide emissions worth 1.6 kgs

Online video streaming produced emissions equivalent to Spain and that amount may double in the next six years.

Huawei's annual sales surpasses $1 billion despite US pressure and spying allegations
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Huawei's annual sales surpasses $1 billion despite US pressure and spying allegations

Huawei defends security after UK's accusation of failing to repair flaws in its telecom technology.

MWC 2018 day one updates: Sony Mobile launches Xperia XZ2 and XZ2 Compact with 960fps slow-mo at FHD resolution
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MWC 2018 day one updates: Sony Mobile launches Xperia XZ2 and XZ2 Compact with 960fps slow-mo at FHD resolution

With action-packed launches from Samsung, Huawei and Nokia on day zero, it's now time for Sony to take the stage, with Asus stealing the limelight at the end of the day at the MWC 2018.

Xiaomi Redmi 5, Redmi Note 5 and Mi TV launched at Rs 9,999, Rs 12,999 and Rs 39,999 respectively
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Xiaomi Redmi 5, Redmi Note 5 and Mi TV launched at Rs 9,999, Rs 12,999 and Rs 39,999 respectively

Follow our blow-by-blow update of Xiaomi's event from New Delhi where it is expected to launch the Redmi Note 5 and a number of other products.

Apple sued for copyright infringement by Chinese clothing firm over the Apple App Store logo
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Apple sued for copyright infringement by Chinese clothing firm over the Apple App Store logo

The company said the logo design was inspired by singer Johnny Rotten of the British punk band The Sex Pistols.

WhatsApp to stop services for users of BlackBerry OS, BlackBerry 10 and Windows Phone 8.0 from 31 December
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WhatsApp to stop services for users of BlackBerry OS, BlackBerry 10 and Windows Phone 8.0 from 31 December

Also mentioned on the blog is the fact that WhatsApp on Android versions 2.3.7 and older will also stop working from 1 February 2020.

Honor 8 Pro available for purchase exclusively on Amazon for all users
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Honor 8 Pro available for purchase exclusively on Amazon for all users

The latest phone from Huawei called as the Honor 8 Pro is going to be sold exclusively on Amazon.

India has seen 20 internet shutdowns in 2017, says report
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India has seen 20 internet shutdowns in 2017, says report

According to the data provided by the Software Freedom Law Centre, most of these shutdowns happen on the internet used through mobile services.

Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 to be unveiled on 20 June; to feature 9.7-inch QXGA Super Amoled display
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Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 to be unveiled on 20 June; to feature 9.7-inch QXGA Super Amoled display

With a 9.7-inch display, the Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 is slightly smaller than 10.5 inch Apple's iPad Pro.

It's the last day of Paytm's pre-GST sale: Grab these deals before they disappear
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It's the last day of Paytm's pre-GST sale: Grab these deals before they disappear

Paytm concludes its pre-GST sale today which was available on their e-commerce site Paytm mall.

Electronics ban is not a long term solution to threats, says IATA director general
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Electronics ban is not a long term solution to threats, says IATA director general

British and US bans on laptops and tablet computers in flight cabins are not sustainable in the long term, the head of the association representing airlines said Tuesday.

Metro projects get enhanced allocation in budget; Delhi gets Rs 150 cr for expansion into NCR
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Metro projects get enhanced allocation in budget; Delhi gets Rs 150 cr for expansion into NCR

The mega project, as part of which 72 new stations will be built, will cost over Rs 50,000 crore, which is to be borne equally by the state and the Centre.

Budget 2017: Cigarettes, tobacco, mobiles assembled in India to turn dearer
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Budget 2017: Cigarettes, tobacco, mobiles assembled in India to turn dearer

Besides, mobile phones and LED lights assembled in India will also become dearer with the finance minister increasing duties on imported printed circuit boards and components respectively

Oppo may be working on plans to set up manufacturing unit in Greater Noida
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Oppo may be working on plans to set up manufacturing unit in Greater Noida

Betting big on the booming Indian smartphone market, Chinese smartphone maker Oppo is planning an industrial park in Greater Noida which will house a manufacturing unit.

Big Billion Day sale: How Flipkart, Amazon, Snapdeal are gearing up for the event
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Big Billion Day sale: How Flipkart, Amazon, Snapdeal are gearing up for the event

This festive season will be even more crucial for Flipkart, after several industry reports suggested that Amazon has already overtaken the company to become the leader in the country's marketplace

Indian films songs banned as ringtones in Bangladesh
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Indian films songs banned as ringtones in Bangladesh

A Bangladeshi court today barred mobile phone users from using film songs from India and other nations in the sub-continent as ringtones or welcome tunes, in a ruling likely to affect the country's 121 million subscribers.

10% dip in sales as Myntra goes app-only: Depriving users of desktop shopping is a bad idea
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10% dip in sales as Myntra goes app-only: Depriving users of desktop shopping is a bad idea

s. A single company, no matter how big it may be, cannot just change user behaviour . Given the remarkable growth in mobile users, e-tailers should adopt an app first strategy, but why kill the goose that laid the first golden egg?

Indian mobile-phone sales drop first time in 20 years
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Indian mobile-phone sales drop first time in 20 years

Indian mobile-phone sales have dropped for the first time in 20 years, raising the question: Is a slowdown at hand for the world’s fastest-growing smartphone market?