You won't be able to use WhatsApp on these devices in 2019

Users of Nokia Series 40 device will no longer be able to create new WhatsApp accounts and some features of the app could stop functioning on the device at any time.

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Microsoft Surface Go starts shipping in India

Aimed at taking on Apple iPad Pro and Samsung Galaxy Tab S4, the Surface Go is the lightest Surface device yet, weighing just 522g.

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Social media poised for more scrutiny, greater checks in 2019

The year 2018 will go down in history as the one where social networking platforms made country-specific changes and agreed to store user data belonging to Indians within the country.

from Tech-Economic Times http://bit.ly/2QgX00w

Premium mobiles to eye customer attention in 2019, sans e-commerce deep discounts

Deep discounts could become a thing of the past as new rules for online marketplaces with new rules coming into effect in February.

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On a big date with big data

The short point is that data protection is not just about Aadhaar.

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Indian IT roped in to rid Facebook of its fake news woes

To fight fake news, Facebook has increased engagement with firms including Genpact and Accenture, sources say.

from Tech-Economic Times http://bit.ly/2R1Naof

Poorly conceived security, privacy rules could create new vulnerabilities: Symantec

Symantec Managing Director (India and SAARC) Gaurav Agarwal said there are certain aspects that need to be taken care of when these regulations are framed and implemented.

from Tech-Economic Times http://bit.ly/2VhDapr