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iPhone Error 53: Apple Wants a Monopoly on Repairs, Says iFixit

iPhone Error 53: Apple Wants a Monopoly on Repairs, Says iFixit

November 9, 2016 Richard Gomez 0

Home | Mobiles | Mobiles News iPhone Error 53: Apple Wants a Monopoly on Repairs, Says iFixit by Manish Singh , 9 February 2016 Apple is facing heat from furious customers over bricked iPhone models. For more than a year, the Cupertino-based company has been disabling iPhone models upon detecting an unauthorised or third-party service on the smartphone, specifically related to Touch ID or Apple Pay components. The company says it does so only to ensure that a user's security isn't compromised. But the issue goes far beyond that, says gadget-repair site iFixit, adding that Apple wants a monopoly on iPhone repairs by blocking third-party repair services.
Kyle Wiens, co-founder of iFixit, has refuted Apple's claim that the iPhone is only disabled when a third-party uses non-genuine parts as the replacement for various iPhone components. Talking to Gadgets 360, Wiens noted that the 'Error 53' issue occurs with genuine Apple parts as well.
“For the record, the iss..

Real Cricket 16 for Android, iOS Has a Release Date and New Features

Real Cricket 16 for Android, iOS Has a Release Date and New Features

February 22, 2016 Richard Gomez 0

Upcoming Android and iOS cricket game Real Cricket 16 has a release date. You can download it via Google Play on March 5 with a version for iOS users soon after. This isn't all. Nautilus Mobile let slip a host of new features you can expect when the game hits.
Some of these include quality of life updates such as a revamped user interface, player profiles, improved leaderboards, and enhanced stat tracking. However, there are a few that have piqued our curiosity.
For one, you'll be able to choose new bowling and batting actions. What this means is, if you're tired of the same animations the game has, you can select and download fresh ones to liven up things. It's a simple yet welcome addition that's bound to make the proceedings a whole lot more interesting.
(Also see: Real Cricket 16 for Android and iOS Announced)
In addition to this, you'll be able to partake in historical scenarios, allowing you to play through a sliver of a match instead of the enti..

Nokia 230 Dual SIM Internet-Enabled Feature Phone Launched at Rs. 3,869

Nokia 230 Dual SIM Internet-Enabled Feature Phone Launched at Rs. 3,869

February 23, 2016 Richard Gomez 0

Home | Mobiles | Mobiles News Nokia 230 Dual SIM Internet-Enabled Feature Phone Launched at Rs. 3,869 by Ketan Pratap , 30 December 2015 Microsoft has unveiled the Nokia 230 Dual SIM feature phone in India. Priced at Rs. 3,869, the Internet-enabled feature phone is now available to buy via the company's official store.
Unfortunately, there is still no word on the availability of the single-SIM Nokia 230 phone. Last month, Microsoft had promised that the Nokia 230 (and Nokia 230 Dual SIM) will be launching in India this month. Considering that the Microsoft's official site lists the Nokia 230, we can expect the company to launch the model soon.
At the global launch, Microsoft had touted the Nokia 230 and Nokia 230 Dual SIM as 'premium quality Internet-enabled feature phones.' One of the biggest highlight of the Nokia 230 Dual SIM is that it sports a 2-megapixel front and rear cameras. Both cameras pack LED flash modules. Another notable feature of the Nokia 230 Dual ..

Gionee S8 With '3D Touch' Display, 'Dual WhatsApp' Launched at MWC 2016

Gionee S8 With ‘3D Touch’ Display, ‘Dual WhatsApp’ Launched at MWC 2016

February 22, 2016 Richard Gomez 0

Gionee on Monday unveiled its new S8 flagship smartphone at MWC in Barcelona, Spain. The company at the event also revealed its brand new logo and tagline that says, “Make Smiles.”
The Gionee S8 has been priced at EUR 449 (approximately Rs. 34,000) and will go on sale by end of March in Rose Gold, Silver, and Gold colours.
The smartphone features 3D Touch (yes, the same name Apple uses) pressure sensitive display, one of the biggest highlights of the smartphone, and is expected to work same as the new iPhone models. The company says that the smartphone can sense 3 levels of force including touch to select an app, tap to preview the content of an app, and press to run the app.
Another notable feature is a loop metal design. The smartphone features a 5.5-inch full-HD Amoled display with narrow bezels measuring 0.75mm. It is 74.9mm wide, and the Chinese company says that is one of the narrowest widths for a 5.5-inch phone. Gionee adds that the display thickness in the S8 smartphone is jus..

INTEL EDISON

INTEL EDISON

July 9, 2014 Richard Gomez 0

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Nokia to Close Here Mapping Deal With German Automakers

Nokia to Close Here Mapping Deal With German Automakers

February 17, 2016 Richard Gomez 0

Home | Internet | Internet News Nokia to Close Here Mapping Deal With German Automakers by Gadgets 360 Staff , 4 December 2015 Nokia says it has received all regulatory approvals for the EUR 2.8 billion (roughly Rs. 20,737 crores) sale of its Here mapping unit to a consortium of German carmakers, Audi AG, BMW Group and Daimler AG, and expects to close it ahead of schedule on Friday.
Nokia's Here, which includes mapping, navigation, and location services, gives the leading automakers access to technology that could eventually be used for driverless cars.
The Finnish company originally said it expected to close the deal during the first quarter of 2016 after announcing the planned sale on August 3.
Nokia, formerly the top cellphone maker, has increasingly focused on providing networks for mobile technology. On Wednesday, shareholders approved its EUR 15.6 billion acquisition of Alcatel-Lucent, which will make it a market leader in networks.
The three automaker partners – Daimler BMW..

India Funding Roundup: A Hyperlocal Discovery Platform, Mobile Parenting App, and More

India Funding Roundup: A Hyperlocal Discovery Platform, Mobile Parenting App, and More

February 22, 2016 Richard Gomez 0

Our latest funding roundup covers angel and VC investments in startups engaged in hyperlocal discovery, parenting, home services, finance, medical diagnostics, and e-commerce.
Magicpin
Gurgaon-based hyperlocal discovery platform, Magicpin, has reportedly raised $3 million (roughly Rs. 20 crores) in Series A round of funding from existing investor Lightspeed Venture Partners. The startup founded in 2015 by Brij Bhushan, and Anshoo Sharma provides real-time promotions, loyalty programmes and content updates to promote merchants registered on its platform.
BabyBerry
Parenting app BabyBerry, operated by Bengaluru-based CereBrahm Innovations has reportedly secured $1 million (Rs. 6.8 crores) in angel funding. The startup provides features such as vaccination charts, health records management and doctor discovery, through its apps, available on iOS and Android.
Taskbob
Home services startup Taskbob has reportedly raised Rs. 28 crores in its Series A round of funding, led by IvyCap Ventur..