News digest: Best of ME Tech

Here's a quick look at what made news in the world of technology in the week just gone by...

Apple unveiled iPhone 6, 6 Plus: Apple did not let down its admirers despite failing to surprise them. In line with the numerous leaks and rumours ahead of its launch event, the iconic Cupertino, California company unveiled two new thinner, bigger and faster smartphones — iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus — and a new smartwatch simply called the Apple Watch. The two phones finally take Apple to the big-screen smartphone segment, sporting 4.7- and 5.5-inch screens respectively.

Is Apple delaying iPhone 6 India launch? While Apple did not announce the timeframe for availability of iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus in India during the iPhone launch event, it announced September 26 as the availability date for the two new phones on its website shortly after the event. A few hours later, the Cupertino giant changed the date to October 17. A day later, it completely removed the date, disappointing potential consumers who're eagerly waiting for the new phones.

It is possible that Apple removed the launch date after anticipating supply delays for one or both the new iPhone models. Having said that, Apple typically makes the iPhone available in India around Diwali. If it follows the same pattern, it could still launch the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus around October 23.


Apple also unveiled Apple Watch: Apple has finally ventured into the world of wearable gadgets with the much-awaited device called Apple Watch in two sizes across three variants. The iPhone maker said this product is the "most personal device we've ever created."

Many praised Apple Watch, priced from $349 when it debuts next year, for its clean aesthetic, but some bloggers and editors said the watch had a masculine aura, which would limit its allure to parts of the style-conscious crowd. Others said the design, while pleasing, was less than revolutionary.

There are two key details that could make or break the smartwatch's success Apple didn't talk about on stage: its battery life and how much the different straps will cost.

4.93 million Gmail passwords leaked: Russian hackers have leaked the email IDs and passwords of as many as 4.93 million Google accounts. The same Google account password is used across all Google products, such as Gmail, Drive, Plus, YouTube, Maps etc.

The account details have been posted on bitcoin forum btcsec.com by a user named Tvskit. On the forum, Tvskit has said that approximately 60% of the passwords are still active. Google in a blog post, however, refuted the claim and said that only 2% of the passwords still work and also said that its automated anti-hijacking systems would have blocked many of the login attempts.


Apple Pay: Apple also unveiled a new mobile wallet aimed at allowing consumers to use iPhones linked to credit cards for more secure, convenient payments.

Apple chief Tim Cook said the Apple Pay system would replace an "antiquated payment process" with "an entirely new payment system" that allows consumers to touch their phones to retail terminals.

The new payment system will be built into the new iPhones and Apple's operating system.

Amazon cuts Fire phone price: Amazon took a drastic step to avert disaster, announcing that it would charge 99 cents for its recently released Fire phone, basically giving it away if users signed a two-year contract with AT&T, its exclusive carrier.

Analysts said the drop from $200 was inevitable, but they were not sure it would help.

Microsoft to remove Nokia branding and Windows Phone name: According to a reportedly leaked document obtained by tech blog Geek On Gadgets, Microsoft will soon remove both Nokia's branding and the Windows Phone name from its upcoming smartphones.

The newly announced Lumia 830 and Lumia 730 may be the last devices attached to Nokia's brand. Upcoming Windows-based phones will keep the Lumia name, but will only be branded by Microsoft.



Micromax launched Canvas Nitro: ​Indian handset maker Micromax has launched Canvas Nitro A310, a new budget smartphone at Rs 12,990. The phone will be available exclusively on ecommerce marketplace Snapdeal starting today. The phone features a faux-leather back to give it a premium design.

Twitter tests buy buttons: Twitter started testing 'buy buttons' that let people make purchases directly from marketing posts fired off at the globally popular one-to-many messaging service.

The move comes as Twitter works to ramp up its appeal to people curious about what is happening at any given moment and to advertisers eager to connect with them.

Facebook's market value tops $200 billion: The market value of the social networking site Facebook has crossed the $200 billion mark, making it the 22nd largest company in the world.

The company's stock closed at $77.6 Monday — a new all-time high — giving it a market capitalisation of $200.26 billion, media reports said.
Microsoft may buy Minecraft maker Mojang: Microsoft is in serious discussions to buy Mojang AB, the Swedish company behind the popular "Minecraft" video game, The Wall Street Journal said, citing a person with knowledge of the matter.

The deal is be valued at more than $2 billion and could be signed as early as this week, the Journal reported.

Twitter to raise $1.3 billion: Twitter said it plans to raise $1.3 billion by issuing convertible senior notes, its first debt offering since its market debut in November.

The social media company's shares fell about 1.5% in extended trading on Wednesday.

The company plans two offerings worth 650 million each in convertible senior notes due to mature in 2019 and 2021, the microblogging website said in a filing
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