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Here's a quick look at what made news in the world of technology in the week just gone by...
Here's a quick look at what made news in the world of technology in the week just gone by...
Apple 'iCloud hacked' An anonymous hacker posted nude photos of 100s of Hollywood celebrities that were claimed to have come from their Apple iCloud accounts using an iCloud security vulnerability. Victims of the hacking include actress Jennifer Lawrence, Kate Upton, Kirsten Dunst and Mary Elizabeth Winstead. The FBI said it was addressing allegations that online accounts of several celebrities — including Oscar-winner Jennifer Lawrence — had been hacked, leading to the posting of their nude photographs online.
Meanwhile, Apple refused to take the blame saying that hackers obtained nude photos celebrities by pilfering images from individual accounts rather than through a broader attack on the company's services. Apple said its engineers had determined that hackers didn't obtain general access to a pair of the company's services — iCloud and Find my iPhone.
Samsung announces Note 4, Note Edge, Gear VR Samsung announced its next-generation phablet, Galaxy Note 4, along with two new devices — Galaxy Note Edge and Gear VR — ahead of the IFA 2014 tech expo in Berlin. Samsung Galaxy Note Edge is the first smartphone in the world to have a display on the side. The display curves on the right edge and looks like a stripe that can display information as the user operates the phablet. Do read our first impressions of the two new smartphones.
Samsung launched its first virtual reality wearable headset, Gear VR Innovator Edition, ahead of IFA 2014 in Berlin. Powered by Oculus technology, makers of the Oculus Rift, the Samsung Gear VR offers new way to experience and consume mobile content. It allows users to fully immerse themselves in a cinematic virtual reality environment. Do read our first impressions of the device.
Motorola launches next-generation of Moto G, Moto X Motorola has unveiled the new iterations of its popular smartphones - Moto G and Moto X. The new Moto G is priced at Rs 12,999 and will be available exclusively on Flipkart. Moto X will be available later this month and the India pricing would be revealed at that time. Do read our first impressions of the Moto G and a detailed preview of the Moto X.
Motorola has also launched the Moto 360 Android Wear smartwatch. The smartwatch will be available in the Indian market later this month.
India, Japan to enhance cooperation in ICT
Prime minister Narendra Modi and his Japanese counterpart Shinzo Abe agreed to enhance the cooperation of their countries in information and communications technology (ICT) during their talks. Both countries also expressed satisfaction with the launch of concrete joint projects, such as Green ICT and cybersecurity cooperation.
Sony unveils Xperia Z3, Xperia Z3 Compact
Sony has launched its new flagship smartphone, Xperia Z3, and its compact version, Xperia Z3 Compact, ahead of IFA 2014, in Berlin. Sony has not revealed the pricing and availability of the two phones. The company is expected to launch the two phones in the Indian market in the fourth week of September.
Microsoft unveils 'selfie phone' Lumia 730
Microsoft used the IFA technology show in Berlin to announce the new Lumia 730 and 830 smartphones. The 730's rear camera takes 6.7MP shots, while the 830 is 10MP. Lumia 730 will have features designed for better selfies. The front camera used for selfies will be 5MP, higher than the 2MP found in the 830 and many other phones. Do read our first impressions of the Lumia 730.
Twitpic shuts shop, blames Twitter
Twitpic — an early online service that allows internet users to share photos on the Twitter social network — is shutting down due to what it said were legal threats from Twitter.
The dispute revolves around Twitpic's effort to have its name approved as a trademark, which Twitter appears to believe violates its own trademark.
OnePlus eyes India entry
Chinese hardware startup OnePlus is all set to bring its much-talked about 'flagship-killer' One smartphone to India and sell its 64GB variant at under Rs 25,000. OnePlus is currently scouting for head of its India operations and is also in talks with leading online retailers for an exclusive partnership to make the OnePlus available in the Indian market.
Micromax beats Apple in tablet market
Micromax has overtaken Apple and reached the number two position in the tablet market in India in the second quarter with 14% market share, as per the data released by International Data Corporation (IDC). According to IDC, the Indian tablet market has indicated early signs of recovery in the second quarter (April-June) of 2014 after taking a sharp hit in the past couple of quarters.
Nvidia sues Qualcomm, Samsung
Nvidia has sued rival chipmakers Qualcomm and Samsung Electronics, accusing both companies of infringing its patents on graphics processing technology.
The US chipmaker vies with Qualcomm in the business of providing chips for smartphones and tablets. It said on Thursday that Qualcomm and Samsung had used Nvidia's patented technologies without a license in Samsung's mobile devices, including the just-launched Galaxy Note 4 and Galaxy Note Edge.
Apple 'iCloud hacked' An anonymous hacker posted nude photos of 100s of Hollywood celebrities that were claimed to have come from their Apple iCloud accounts using an iCloud security vulnerability. Victims of the hacking include actress Jennifer Lawrence, Kate Upton, Kirsten Dunst and Mary Elizabeth Winstead. The FBI said it was addressing allegations that online accounts of several celebrities — including Oscar-winner Jennifer Lawrence — had been hacked, leading to the posting of their nude photographs online.
Meanwhile, Apple refused to take the blame saying that hackers obtained nude photos celebrities by pilfering images from individual accounts rather than through a broader attack on the company's services. Apple said its engineers had determined that hackers didn't obtain general access to a pair of the company's services — iCloud and Find my iPhone.
Samsung announces Note 4, Note Edge, Gear VR Samsung announced its next-generation phablet, Galaxy Note 4, along with two new devices — Galaxy Note Edge and Gear VR — ahead of the IFA 2014 tech expo in Berlin. Samsung Galaxy Note Edge is the first smartphone in the world to have a display on the side. The display curves on the right edge and looks like a stripe that can display information as the user operates the phablet. Do read our first impressions of the two new smartphones.
Samsung launched its first virtual reality wearable headset, Gear VR Innovator Edition, ahead of IFA 2014 in Berlin. Powered by Oculus technology, makers of the Oculus Rift, the Samsung Gear VR offers new way to experience and consume mobile content. It allows users to fully immerse themselves in a cinematic virtual reality environment. Do read our first impressions of the device.
Motorola launches next-generation of Moto G, Moto X Motorola has unveiled the new iterations of its popular smartphones - Moto G and Moto X. The new Moto G is priced at Rs 12,999 and will be available exclusively on Flipkart. Moto X will be available later this month and the India pricing would be revealed at that time. Do read our first impressions of the Moto G and a detailed preview of the Moto X.
Motorola has also launched the Moto 360 Android Wear smartwatch. The smartwatch will be available in the Indian market later this month.
India, Japan to enhance cooperation in ICT
Prime minister Narendra Modi and his Japanese counterpart Shinzo Abe agreed to enhance the cooperation of their countries in information and communications technology (ICT) during their talks. Both countries also expressed satisfaction with the launch of concrete joint projects, such as Green ICT and cybersecurity cooperation.
Sony unveils Xperia Z3, Xperia Z3 Compact
Sony has launched its new flagship smartphone, Xperia Z3, and its compact version, Xperia Z3 Compact, ahead of IFA 2014, in Berlin. Sony has not revealed the pricing and availability of the two phones. The company is expected to launch the two phones in the Indian market in the fourth week of September.
Microsoft unveils 'selfie phone' Lumia 730
Microsoft used the IFA technology show in Berlin to announce the new Lumia 730 and 830 smartphones. The 730's rear camera takes 6.7MP shots, while the 830 is 10MP. Lumia 730 will have features designed for better selfies. The front camera used for selfies will be 5MP, higher than the 2MP found in the 830 and many other phones. Do read our first impressions of the Lumia 730.
Twitpic shuts shop, blames Twitter
Twitpic — an early online service that allows internet users to share photos on the Twitter social network — is shutting down due to what it said were legal threats from Twitter.
The dispute revolves around Twitpic's effort to have its name approved as a trademark, which Twitter appears to believe violates its own trademark.
OnePlus eyes India entry
Chinese hardware startup OnePlus is all set to bring its much-talked about 'flagship-killer' One smartphone to India and sell its 64GB variant at under Rs 25,000. OnePlus is currently scouting for head of its India operations and is also in talks with leading online retailers for an exclusive partnership to make the OnePlus available in the Indian market.
Micromax beats Apple in tablet market
Micromax has overtaken Apple and reached the number two position in the tablet market in India in the second quarter with 14% market share, as per the data released by International Data Corporation (IDC). According to IDC, the Indian tablet market has indicated early signs of recovery in the second quarter (April-June) of 2014 after taking a sharp hit in the past couple of quarters.
Nvidia sues Qualcomm, Samsung
Nvidia has sued rival chipmakers Qualcomm and Samsung Electronics, accusing both companies of infringing its patents on graphics processing technology.
The US chipmaker vies with Qualcomm in the business of providing chips for smartphones and tablets. It said on Thursday that Qualcomm and Samsung had used Nvidia's patented technologies without a license in Samsung's mobile devices, including the just-launched Galaxy Note 4 and Galaxy Note Edge.
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