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  Google Play Store to warn users about Android apps that drain battery

  Technology | March 08, 2026 14:47 IST

  Google has rolled out a new Play Store feature that warns users about Android apps that consume excessive battery power. Apps misusing the wake lock mechanism may receive warning labels and may be removed from Play Store recommendations.

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  IMD recommends these 4 essential apps to stay safe from extreme weather

  Technology | December 12, 2025 11:06 IST

  Smartphone users are advised by the government to download these four official applications, which offer accurate weather forecasts and can be found on both the Google Play Store and the Apple App Store.

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  Government's warning: Keep these things in mind while installing apps on your phone

  Technology | July 16, 2025 20:32 IST

  The government has issued a warning for millions of smartphone users in the country. Users are advised to take precautions when installing apps on their phones.

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  Urgent warning: Government issues alert on fake financial apps you must delete now

  Technology | June 14, 2025 13:14 IST

  The latest warning comes from the Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre (I4C), which operates under the Ministry of Home Affairs of the Government of India.

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  These apps will make your smart TV way more awesome, install them now!

  Technology | January 29, 2025 23:30 IST

  Today, nearly every household has a smart TV. We are going to introduce some apps that can enhance your smart TV watching experience. These apps will also help you save a significant amount of money.

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  New warning for smartphone users: Avoid installing these apps to protect your financial information

  January 21, 2025 18:24 IST

  Some apps on smartphones can drain your bank account. Scammers install these apps on your phone and commit fraud by stealing your personal information. The FBI has issued a warning about this.

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  Protect yourself from cybercriminals, delete THESE apps before it's too late

  Technology | December 17, 2024 11:11 IST

  Many smartphone users have apps on their devices that make it easier for hackers to steal personal information. It is crucial to delete these apps immediately to protect your privacy.

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  Downloading apps from WhatsApp? Kerala man lost Rs 4 crore in major scam

  December 12, 2024 11:00 IST

  WhatsApp is the most popular instant messaging app in the world, with over 2.95 billion active users. Due to its vast user base, it has become a target for hackers. Recently, a man from Kerala lost 4 crore when he was tricked into downloading a fake app through WhatsApp.

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  Government shares easiest way to scan harmful apps on your smartphone

  December 09, 2024 13:55 IST

  Criminals create harmful apps that look like genuine apps, but these apps steal data which is further used to commit fraud. Here’s how you can scan such apps on your smartphone.

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  Delete these 15 fake loan apps now to protect your bank account, over 80 lakh users affected

  Technology | November 28, 2024 9:28 IST

  Researchers from the security firm McAfee have identified fake loan apps on the Google Play Store that are stealing your personal data and sending it to hackers.

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  Phone Storage Full? Enable auto-archive to free up space from unused apps

  Technology | October 04, 2024 16:53 IST

  If your phone storage is full and you have many apps that you rarely use but can't uninstall, you can archive these apps to free up storage. Here's how this feature works and how to enable it.

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  Google to disable sideloading of some apps to help you protect from scams

  Technology | October 04, 2024 15:35 IST

  Google is testing a new feature in India to prevent sideloading of apps. This feature aims to block apps that access sensitive permissions to scam individuals.

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  How to manually scan malicious apps on Android smartphone? An easy guide

  Technology | July 06, 2024 14:15 IST

  Android is used by more than 3 billion users worldwide. It allows third-party app marketplaces and the sideloading of apps. Due to these features, Android users are often targeted by hackers. Here's how to scan for malicious apps on an Android smartphone.

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  Microsoft Translator adds Chhattisgarhi and Manipuri languages: All you need to know

  Technology | January 25, 2024 16:41 IST

  Microsoft Translator now supports Chhattisgarhi and Manipuri languages, adding to its existing list of 20 Indian languages, covering over 95 per cent of the country's population.

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  Government cracking down on fraudulent loan app ads on social media: Rajeev Chandrasekhar

  India | December 27, 2023 18:56 IST

  The Ministry of Electronics and IT had on Tuesday directed social media platforms to take additional measures to ensure that they don't host advertisements of fraudulent loan apps.

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  These 14 apps and games are must-try in 2023: Apple's App Store winners

  Technology | November 30, 2023 14:48 IST

  Apple has announced the winners of their 2023 App Store Awards. These awards recognise innovative and entertaining apps and games. Out of almost 40 finalists, 14 were chosen for their creativity.

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  Spotify Wrapped 2023: What's new this year? Where and how to find it? DEETS inside

  Technology | November 30, 2023 15:55 IST

  Spotify Wrapped 2023 is here! It gives you a fun recap of your music year with new features like "Me in 2023" and "Sound Town." You can choose a "listening character," explore a city matching your music, and get video messages from top artists.

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  Google unveils top apps and games of 2023: Check complete list here

  Technology | November 30, 2023 12:31 IST

  Google highlights the best apps and games in India for 2023, featuring "Level SuperMind" as the top app, innovative AI applications like Stimuler and SwiftChat, and standout games such as "Monopoly Go" and "Subway Surfers Blast."

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  Tumblr's decision to discontinue post plus subscription - Explained

  Technology | November 28, 2023 17:53 IST

  Tumblr is discontinuing its Post Plus subscription feature on December 1, affecting creators and users. Creators will no longer be able to create new Post Plus content, and existing content will become private starting January 2024.

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  Spam and fraud call problems? TRAI provides updates for customer relief - Deets inside

  Technology | November 27, 2023 13:01 IST

  India's Telecom Regulatory Authority (TRAI) plans a major upgrade to the Do Not Disturb (DND) app in 2024, aiming to fix bugs causing issues with unwanted calls, especially on Android. The goal is a user-friendly app by March 2024, with efforts to make it work better on iPhones too.