Mallavarapu SaiKiran

An investigation by India's antitrust body has found that Apple exploited its dominant position in the market for app stores on its iOS operating system, engaging "in abusive conduct and practices", a confidential report seen by Reuters showed. The Competition Commission of India ( CCI ) has been investigating Apple Inc since 2021 for possibly abusing its dominant position in the apps market by forcing developers to use its proprietary in-app purchase system. Apple has denied wrongdoing saying it was a small player in India where phones that use Google's Android system are dominant. The CCI's investigations unit, in its 142-page report which is not public but was seen by Reuters, said Apple wields "significant influence" over how digital products and services reach consumers, especially through its iOS platform and App Store . "Apple App Store is an unavoidable trading partner for app developers, and resultantly, app developers have no choice...

The key ingredient of an effective murder mystery is its ability to keep the viewers hooked to the whodunnit plot and surprised at every reveal. The best ones keep you invested with a healthy dose of adrenaline and a steady drip of anticipation for what's going to happen next. Sadly, 36 Days, SonyLiv's latest crime series, doesn't score exceptionally on these parameters. In theory, it has all the raw materials needed for a good crime thriller: an abundance of possibilities, eerie music, and cinematography that complements its themes. But somehow, they all add up to a jumbled mess, lacking the finesse and subtility needed for the perfect thriller. The show begins with the dead body of an air hostess named Farah lying in the pool of her own blood, and then takes us back 36 days before the incident, drawing a picture of what led to this moment of violence, one episode at a time – a concept the show borrows from Welsh miniseries 35 Diwrnod, that it is based on. We are taken...

OnePlus Nord 4 will be launched by the company at its Summer Launch event that is scheduled for next week, and details of the phone are now being revealed ahead of its debut. The midrange smartphone is set to become the handset with the longest overall software support window offered by OnePlus to date, even beating more expensive models such as the flagship OnePlus 12 and the OnePlus Open . Meanwhile, the firm has also revealed that the OnePlus Nord 4 is equipped with a battery that offers greater longevity than its predecessor. OnePlus Nord 4 Software Support Window Announced Ahead of the upcoming OnePlus Summer Launch event that will take place on July 16 at 6:30pm IST , the company has created a microsite on its website teasing various details of the upcoming devices. The OnePlus Nord 4 is scheduled to receive four Android OS updates, which means that it will get the same number of OS updates as the OnePlus 12, the company's current-generation flagship smartphone. The four...

Xiaomi launched  the Redmi 13 5G and celebrated its 10th anniversary in India on Tuesday at an event in Bengaluru. Gadgets 360 was present at the event, and it was a big one. Apart from unveiling the Redmi 13 5G, the brand launched the Redmi Buds 5C, two new power banks, and the Xiaomi Robot Vacuum Cleaner X10. That wasn't all, though; the company also showcased its first electric car – Xiaomi SU7 Max – at the event. Unfortunately, the car will not be making its way to India, at least for the next three years. Over the decade, Xiaomi has achieved a lot. Here are some of the standout achievements and future plans that Xiaomi India President Muralikrishnan B spoke about at a roundtable that Gadgets 360 attended ahead of the launch event.  Flagship Phone at Under Rs. 15,000 The Chinese manufacturer entered the Indian market in 2014 with the launch of the Mi 3, which was a flagship phone with a Snapdragon 800 chipset that cost only Rs. 14,999. The phone had a 5-inch display a...

Apple has expanded the support for RCS (Rich Communication Services) to Canada, Spain, France, and other countries, weeks after introducing it in the US, as per a report. For years, the Cupertino-based tech giant faced flak from its competitors, which mainly comprised Android smartphone makers, for not supporting this relatively new messaging standard and prioritising its proprietary iMessage service instead. At the Worldwide Developers Conference ( WWDC ) 2024, Apple finally revealed that it would be introducing support for RCS starting with iOS 18 – its new operating system update for the iPhone. RCS Messaging Expanded According to a 9to5Mac report , RCS messaging is now available in Canada, France, Germany, and Spain following the rollout of iOS 18 Developer Beta 3 on Monday. Consequently, it now supports more carriers too. In Canada, Videotron, Telus Mobility and Bell are reported to support RCS, while users in France may be able to access it with SFR. O2 and Telefonica are als...

Redmi K70 Ultra is all set to launch later this month in China. The Xiaomi sub-brand, via Weibo, has confirmed the arrival of the new Redmi K-series smartphone in its home country. The company has also shared posters on the Chinese microblogging platform, revealing the smartphone's rear panel. The Redmi K70 Ultra has a triple rear camera setup that comprises a 50-megapixel main sensor. Xiaomi might be gearing up to reveal the Mix Fold 4 and Xiaomi Mix Flip at the same launch event. Redmi K70 Ultra official teaser images are out The Redmi K70 Ultra aka Extreme Edition will launch in China in July, the company announced on Weibo. The brand is teasing the Ice Glass colour variant of the phone showing off its curved edges and glass back cover. It is confirmed to feature a metal middle frame. The official images suggest that the upcoming phone will have a triple rear camera unit led by a 50-megapixel main camera supporting Optical Image Stabilisation. The teasers confirm a 1.5K AMOL...