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Was Tim Cook's India Visit Only About Apple Maps and Apps?
If we look at why, in the first place, Cook came to India in this sweltering heat, it would not be wrong to interpret his first visit to the country as an exploratory mission rather than as one with a clear-cut investment agenda.
Amazon Agrees to Remove Snares, Animal-hunting Traps From Website
Wildlife SoS had recently found snares, traps, wildlife specimens and wild animal products being sold openly on Amazon and had started a petition campaign requesting the online giant to remove these items on compassionate grounds.
Apple, Google Continue the Battle for Top Spot
The two companies have both been hugely profitable in recent years, for different reasons.
Google - Levi's Build Smart Jacket for Cyclists
Called the 'Commuter Trucker Jacket', the garment is aimed at cyclists who may be too busy riding and concentrating on their surroundings to reach into their pockets and fiddle with their phones.
Apple Opens New Map Development Centre in Hyderabad
The investment will accelerate maps development and create up to 4,000 jobs.
Bangladesh Bank Official's Computer Was Hacked to Execute Heist
John Gomes, Bangladesh Ambassador to the Philippines, told a Philippine panel investigating how the stolen $81 million from Bangladesh central bank ended up in Manila.
Apple to Launch Its First Development Centre in India on May 19
The facility will commence operations on one lakh square feet leased space in WaveRock, a building owned by real estate giant Tishman Speyer at Nanakramguda.
Motorola Launches Moto G4, Moto G4 Plus in India; G4 Plus Starts at 13,499, G4 Price to Be Announced Later
The Moto G4 Plus has a fingerprint sensor while the base G4 doesn't.
Moto X: 10 Big Leaks That Make the Upcoming Motorola Flagship Look X-citing
The internet is already abuzz with rumours and leaks, hinting at the imminent Moto X (2016) launch. Here are the 10 biggest.
Myntra Expects 15-20% of Sales to Come From Relaunched Desktop Website
A year after going app-only, fashion e-tailer Myntra has now decided to re-launch its desktop website from June 1.
Apple Loses iPhone Trademark Case in China
The ruling in late April allows Xintong Tiandi Technology , the company which registered the name for use on handbags, mobile phone cases and other leather goods, to keep using the iPhone name.
Twitter Adds New Connect Tab That Suggests Accounts to Follow
The tab suggests a list of accounts based on those already followed, as well as popular ones in the area.
Dwayne Johnson Launches 'The Rock' Motivational Clock App
The Rock Clock features custom sounds and alarms - users can wake up to the noise of chainsaws, bells or even missives from the man himself. But there's no snooze button because he disagrees with the concept of not getting up immediately.
US Tests World's First Unmanned Ship for Seafaring Missions
The so-called 'Sea Hunter' has the potential to revolutionize not only the military's maritime operations but commercial shipping.
Indian Smartphone Market Sees Growth Amidst Poor Global Sales
India smartphone market grew 23 per cent in the first quarter of 2016, surpassing the US to become the second largest country in terms of users, even as sales remained flat globally.
China Cracks Down on Online Pornography
The anti-porn authority in Beijing has probed several internet video player service providers for spreading lewd videos.