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Shruti Dhapola
Shruti Dhapola looks after the Indian Express Technology section and writes primarily on the subject of consumer technology. She reviews smartphones, fitness trackers and covers how the internet is evolving around us, including policies related to technology. She also covers topics such as artificial intelligence, online privacy, creator economy as well as big tech companies such as Google, Facebook, Apple, etc.
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Smartphone usage rises dramatically in 2020, users worried about mental health: Vivo studySubscriber Only
December 13, 2020 17:05 IST
While many users report that lockdowns and work from home has resulted in more time being spent with family members, the average time spent on smartphones continues to rise.
Sun, Dec 13, 2020
Explained: The antitrust suit against FacebookSubscriber Only
December 12, 2020 04:50 IST
The US government and 48 states and territories have sued Facebook for illegally crushing competition, and are seeking to break up the company by overturning its acquisitions of Instagram and WhatsApp.
Sun, Dec 13, 2020
‘Encryption central to trust, confidentiality, and India’s efforts of digital transformation’Subscriber Only
December 11, 2020 11:43 IST
Noelle de Guzman of Internet Society underlines why traceability is no solution and will only complicate things further
Fri, Dec 11, 2020
Explained: How will the changes in Google free cloud storage policy impact you?Subscriber Only
December 05, 2020 07:59 IST
We explain everything you need to know about Google’s new online cloud storage policy and how it impacts you, the user.
Thu, Dec 10, 2020
How safe are you online? Lucideus Tech’s ‘Safe Me’ app will assess that risk for youSubscriber Only
December 02, 2020 18:30 IST
Lucideus Tech has launched Safe Me, a cyber risk assessment app with versions aimed at regular users, enterprises and their senior executives.
Thu, Dec 03, 2020
More Chinese apps banned in India: Lack of transparency is worrying, say expertsSubscriber Only
November 26, 2020 18:19 IST
MeITY's latest round of ban on Chinese apps in the country, included AliExpress, which is an e-commerce platform, Lalamove, a delivery and logistics app, and Snack Video, which was gaining popularity in the market.
Thu, Nov 26, 2020
Digital colonisation: How Indian languages lost out to English on the internetSubscriber Only
November 19, 2020 12:35 IST
The Indian internet is dominated by the English language, while regional languages have suffered. But how can India fix this problem? We spoke to founders for Reverie technologies on the challenges that Indian languages face online
Fri, Nov 20, 2020
Oppo races ahead of the competition with ‘rollable’ concept phoneSubscriber Only
November 17, 2020 15:47 IST
Oppo X 2021 is a phone with a rollable display and it will officially launch in 2021. The Oppo X 2021 represents a new form factor given the unique display.
Wed, Nov 18, 2020
Done with sharing your mobile number everywhere? ‘Doosra’ wants to helpSubscriber Only
November 16, 2020 13:12 IST
Doosra is simply a virtual mobile number, which can help protect the user’s privacy. It wants to be secondary number that users share, without worrying about spam calls and messages.
Mon, Nov 16, 2020
Apple macOS Big Sur review: A much needed revampSubscriber Only
November 12, 2020 19:43 IST
Apple macOS Big Sur is ushering in one of the biggest changes in Apple’s operating system for Macs. It brings the overall look and functionality on macOS closer to how things are on iOS.
Fri, Nov 13, 2020
Made-in-India Inito fertility monitor prepares for US launchSubscriber Only
November 09, 2020 18:29 IST
Inito, a Bengaluru-based medical technology startup, is gearing up to sell its Fertility Monitor in the US after having secured approval by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Mon, Nov 09, 2020
WhatsApp disappearing messages: What it means for you, and the loopholesSubscriber Only
November 05, 2020 20:30 IST
For WhatsApp users, this is a much-needed feature and will certainly improve privacy. By turning on disappearing messages, users will get some more control over which chats are getting saved.
Fri, Nov 06, 2020
Mi Smart Upgrade: Xiaomi’s new buyback scheme for consumers and how it worksSubscriber Only
November 05, 2020 12:00 IST
Xiaomi India has introduced a ‘Mi Smart Upgrade’ program aimed at offline consumers by offering them an assured buyback value on their Redmi or Mi phones should they upgrade to a new device in the future.
Fri, Nov 06, 2020
Micromax IN series LIVE Updates: IN Note 1 at Rs 10,999, IN 1b at Rs 6,999; sale from Nov 24
November 03, 2020 09:22 IST
Micromax IN series Price in India, Specifications, Launch Live Updates: The new "Made in India" phones from the company will launch today and they will pack a MediaTek SoC.
Tue, Nov 03, 2020
Micromax banks on INdia to take on Chinese brandsSubscriber Only
November 02, 2020 19:41 IST
Micromax IN series launches today as the company prepares for a comeback in the Indian smartphone market. Will it be able to beat the Chinese this time around?
Tue, Nov 03, 2020
Indian Matchmaking: Guess what? This cringefest is actually what our arranged marriages are all about
July 27, 2020 17:30 IST
The Netflix show ends up glorifying all that is wrong with how Indians view the institution of marriage, often without context. A persistent theme throughout the show is that someone has to compromise when it comes to marriage, and inevitably that’s the woman
Tue, Jul 28, 2020
Even as sales and manufacturing look to restart, COVID-19 impact could be here to stay for smartphone makersSubscriber Only
April 17, 2020 19:15 IST
For smartphone makers, the lockdown has not only impacted sales, but also production given that the manufacturing units are closed. And the bad times are likely to continue if you talk to the analysts.
Fri, Apr 17, 2020
Apple iPhone SE 2020 vs the iPhone 11: So which one should you consider?Subscriber Only
April 16, 2020 13:39 IST
Apple’s iPhone SE 2020 packs the body of an iPhone 8, but one that gets a lot of upgrades. We compare it against the iPhone 11 to see which might be the better pick for users.
Thu, Apr 16, 2020
Discovery+: How to rethink a streaming app for the India marketSubscriber Only
April 16, 2020 11:08 IST
How does one go about creating and launching an app, that too for niche content one without movies or scripted show? We spoke to the team behind the Discovery+ app on how they carried out this process.
Wed, Apr 22, 2020
Struggling with online grocery shopping? Here is a cheat sheetSubscriber Only
April 14, 2020 19:19 IST
Online grocery shopping is the new norm for many citizens in urban India given the coronavirus lockdown, which has now been extended till May 3. Here's what to keep in mind when relying on online grocery shops for essentials.
Tue, Apr 14, 2020
Data shows that Zomato, Swiggy orders fell in initial days of lockdownSubscriber Only
April 13, 2020 14:01 IST
The highly infectious nature of coronavirus also means people are likely wary of ordering food from outside and sticking with home-cooked meals.
Tue, Apr 14, 2020
Apple, Google shake hands to help with COVID-19 contact tracing: How will it work?Subscriber Only
April 11, 2020 09:38 IST
Coronavirus (Covid-19) contact tracing brings Apple and Google together; here's how this will work
Sat, Apr 11, 2020
Tech used to track cyclones now helps map Covid-19 spreadSubscriber Only
April 09, 2020 22:12 IST
Here's how ESRI India has modified the Geographic information system (GIS), which is used to track cyclones, floods and other natural disasters, to detect the Covid-19 pandemic and the unprecedented challenges presented by it.
Fri, Apr 10, 2020
Tech used to track cyclones now helps map Covid-19 spreadSubscriber Only
April 09, 2020 20:46 IST
ESRI's tech based on geographic information system (GIS) is being used by some states to understand the spread of the Covid-19 pandemic and the unprecedented challenges presented by it.
Thu, Apr 09, 2020
Netflix now has better parental control: Brings PIN protection to individual profilesSubscriber Only
April 07, 2020 22:30 IST
Netflix is rolling out more stringent parental controls for content viewing by giving an option for a dedicated PIN to each individual profile in order to prevent children from accessing these
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