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  • Instagram Rolls Out New Comment Feature For Stories With Limited-Time Visibility; Here’s How to Add Comment |

    Instagram New Feature: Instagram has rolled out a new comment feature for stories. Now, users will be able to leave comments on Instagram Stories that will be publicly visible to all viewers for 24 hours. However, it is unclear if users will be able to archive them.

    Apart from this, the meta-owned platform has also launched new fonts and text animations along with an Instagram Creator Lab in India with support for English and Hindi. Prior to a new comment feature for stories, Instagram allowed users to reply to stories, but they were sent privately to the uploader.

    Earlier, according to the social media platform’s head, Adam Mosseri revealed that Instagram will prioritize short-form content over long videos, citing better connection with others.

    How You Can Add Comments On Instagram Story

    Step 1: Open Instagram, and tap on the story of the person you want to comment on.

    Step 2: At the bottom of the screen, you’ll see a comment button. Tap on it to open the comment box.

    Step 3: In the comment section, type your message.

    Step 4: Once you’ve written your comment, press the “Send” button to post it.

    Step 5: The person who posted the story will receive your comment. If they respond, you will be notified and can view their reply.

  • Spam Calls: 50 Entities Blacklisted, 2.75 Lakhs Mobile Numbers Disconnected.

    New Delhi: Amidst the significant rise in spam calls, telecom operators have blacklisted over 50 entities and disconnected more than 2.75 lakh SIP DID/Mobile Numbers/Telecom resources as per Telecom Regulatory Authority of India’s (TRAI’s) directives.

    TRAI said that it has observed a significant rise in spam calls, with over more than 7.9 lakh complaints reported against Unregistered Telemarketers (UTMs) in the first half of the year 2024 (January to June).

    Taking this issue seriously, TRAI had issued stringent directives to all Access Providers on 13th August 2024. It has mandated Access Providers to immediately stop promotional voice calls from unregistered senders or telemarketers using SIP, PRI, or other telecom resources. Any UTM found to be misusing these resources will face severe consequences, including disconnection of all telecom resources for up to two years and blacklisting.

    “Consequent of these directions, Access Providers have taken stern measures against misuse of telecom resources for spamming and blacklisted over 50 entities and disconnected more than 2.75 lakh SIP DID/Mobile Numbers/Telecom resources. These steps are expected to have a significant impact on reducing TRAI urges all stakeholders to comply with the directives and contribute to a cleaner and more efficient telecom ecosystem,” said the telecom regulator.

  • Digital India: New Notary Portal Launched; To Benefit Notaries And Public; Check Portal Link And Other Details |

    New Delhi: The government has launched the New Notary Portal to make appointment of Notaries seamless, efficient and transparent. The New Notary Portal can be accessed at https://notary.gov.in.

    Arjun Ram Meghwal, Minister of State, Ministry of Law & Justice (Independent Charge) launched the new Notary Portal in a function organized by the Department of Law & Justice in New Delhi.

    The Notary Portal launched in association with NIC has been designed and developed with different modules which shall be rolled out in phases. In the first stage, module relating to issue of Certificate of Practice to the provisionally selected Notaries has been launched. It is envisaged to roll out the modules relating to renewal of Certificate of Practice and submission of Annual Returns later during the year.

    The Notary Portal provides an online interface between the notaries and the Government for various services like submission of applications for appointment as notaries, issuance and renewal of Certificates of Practice, change of practice area, submission of annual returns, etc.

    With the launch of the Notary Portal, the Central Notaries will not be required to submit applications/ requests in physical mode.

    They can submit applications online; monitor its progress; and download digitally signed Certificates of Practice from their digilocker accounts.

    Addressing the Officers on the occasion, Meghwal, hailed the launch of the dedicated Notary Portal as an important step forward towards providing a paperless, faceless and efficient system a step towards the goal of digital India as envisioned by the Prime Minister of India. The Minister further said that this portal has been made in a user-friendly manner and this will help the Notaries and the public when all the intended features are activated in the course of time.

    Outlining the salient features of the new Notary Portal, Dr. Rajiv Mani, Law Secretary informed that the initiative will help to make not only the system of selection and appointment of Notaries across the country faster, efficient and transparent but will also help in creating digital storage facility of all notary related records. He further said that the new portal comes with several novel features over and above the earlier notary online applications portal. He said once the new portal is made fully operational with all its features, it will ensure seamless administration of Notary Act and benefit the citizens throughout the length and breadth of the country’s vast geographical expanse.

  • Infinix Hot 50 5G India Launch Date Officially Announced; Could Debut With ‘Wet Touch’ Feature; Check Expected Specs, Price |

    Infinix Hot 50 5G India Launch: Infinix is ​​set to launch the budget-focused Infinix Hot 50 5G smartphone in the Indian market on September 5. It is expected to be the slimmest 5G smartphone in its segment with 7.8mm thickness. The phone is expected to come in Blue, Green and Dark Gray color options.

    On the other hand, Apple’s iPhone 16, 16 Plus, 16 Pro, and 16 Pro Max are set to make their debut on September 10. Apart from the iPhone models, the new Apple Watch and Watch Ultra, and new AirPods are likely to make their debut at the Apple Event 2024 in the US.

    The Infinix Hot 50 5G’s display could come with a ‘Wet Touch’ feature, which allows users to interact with the screen even when it’s wet with water droplets. The phone may come with a TUV SUD 60-month fluency certification. This rating certifies the phone can operate smoothly for up to 5 years.

    Infinix Hot 50 5G Price And Availability (Expected)

    Now, the company has confirmed that the Infinix Hot 50 5G smartphone will be available for consumers on Flipkart. It is rumored that the upcoming phone will be available at a price of under Rs 10,000. It is important to note that there is official confirmation about the pricing and specifications of the upcoming budget device.

    Infinix Hot 50 5G Specifications (Expected)

    The phone could be powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 6300 SoC, with up to 8GB of RAM alongside 128GB of UFS 2.2 onboard storage. The handset could come with an IP54 certification for dust and splash resistance. On the optics front, the Infinix Hot 50 5G may house 48MP Dual AI cameras.

  • Soon, No More Storage Worry: Jio Set To Unveil 100GB Free Cloud Storage This Diwali; Will It Hurt Google and Apple? ,

    Jio AI-Cloud Welcome Offer: Reliance Jio announced its new Jio AI-Cloud Welcome Offer at RIL’s 47th annual general meeting (AGM) last week. This could provide serious competition to cloud storage services like Google Drive and Apple iCloud. Jio’s offer comes with advanced AI features and promises to be more affordable, making it an attractive option for both regular users and businesses.

    Notably, the company plans to launch 100GB Of Free Cloud Storage during Diwali this year. As Jio continues to expand its presence in the tech world, this new cloud service could change the way people store their data online, challenging well-known players like Google and Apple to step up their game.

    With its AI-driven solutions, Jio aims to attract users with competitive pricing and seamless integration across its ecosystem. As Jio’s influence grows, this offer could reshape how consumers and businesses approach cloud storage, intensifying competition among the tech giants.

    Jio’s 100GB Storage Price

    Under the Jio AI-Cloud Welcome Offer, consumers can avail of up to 100GB of free cloud storage to store their data. With this AI-Cloud storage, users will be able to securely store and access all their photos, videos, documents, and other digital content and data.

    This could pose a challenge for companies like Google and Apple that offer similar cloud storage services at a premium. Currently, Google offers Google One, where 100GB of cloud storage is available for a subscription fee of Rs 130, while Apple offers 50GB of iCloud storage for Rs 75 and 200GB for Rs 219.

    Jio AI Cloud Welcome Offer Vs Google Vs Apple

    Company Cloud Service Storage Offered Price Remarks Jio Jio AI-Cloud 100GB Free Part of the Jio AI-Cloud Welcome Offer Google Google One 100GB Rs 130/month Premium service, subscription required Apple iCloud 50GB Rs 75/month Premium service, subscription required Apple iCloud 200GB Rs 219/month Premium service, subscription required

  • Flipkart Big Billion Days 2024 Dates Leaked Accidentally? Here Is All You Want To Know

    New Delhi: India’s homegrown e-commerce marketplace Flipkart’s annual flagship event –Big Billion Days – will go live from September 30, if online search results are to be believed.

    As per Google Search listing, Flipkart Big Billion Days 2024 will start on 30th September 2024, with early access for Flipkart Plus members on 29th September. From what appears like an accidental teaser of the Flipkart’s flagship event, users can get best deals and discounts at Flipkart on the said dates.

    However, when we tried opening the “teaser” page, it redirected us to another webpage citing error message. It reads, “Just a quick repair needed. Hang on, we’re doing everything we can to fix this”.

    As has been Flipkart’s regular fare, customers during the Big Billion Days event will have been given offers from a wide range of products such as mobile, TVs & Appliances, Electronics & Accessories, Fashion, Beauty, Food, Toys, Baby Care, Home & Kitchen, Furniture, Grocery and more.

    Flipkart consumers shopping during The Big Billion Days have in the past given opportunity to avail a 10% instant discount through their ICICI, Axis and Kotak Bank Credit Cards. Furthermore, no-cost EMIs will be made available to consumers through offers from Bajaj Finserv.

  • iPhone SE 4 Launching On September 9? What’s The Rumor Mill Suggesting? All You Want To Know |

    New Delhi: Rumor mill is yet again active in the online sphere, spilling out details and information regarding the anticipated product launches on September 9.

    As per latest reports in the media, on September 9, when Apple is set to kickstart its event themed “Its Glowtime”, the company might also showcase the iPhone SE 4. A Bloomberg report has suggested that a host of Apple products –including the iPhone SE 3 — due for an upgrade are thin on their stocks. Bloomberg has indicated that iPhone SE 3 could well have its successor –the iPhone SE 4 –being announced.

    However, an Android Authority report, on the contrary claimed that the chances of debuting of the iPhone SE 4 are slim. The report indicated at March or April 2025 launch date instead.

    Apple event on 9 September 2024

    Meanwhile, Apple has officially announced the launch date for its much anticipated iPhone series — the launch of iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max in India.

    The Cupertino-headquartered company has sent out invites for the launch of iPhone 16 at the event on 9 September 2024. The Apple event themed “Its Glowtime”. The event will broadcast from Apple Park in Cupertino, California, in the US.


    Expected Product Launches during Apple Glowtime Event On September 9

    The special Apple event will be held on September 9 during which the company is expected to unveil all the above mentioned four models of in the iPhone 16 series. Besides, Apple is also expected to launch the Watch Series 10, Watch Ultra 3, Apple Watch SE in an affordable range, AirPods 4

    Reports say that Apple is also slated to confirm the rollout date of iOS 18 coupled with software updates for its devices at the Glowtime event.

    Apple iPhone 16 Event Official Launch Date: Check India Timings

    Apple said that people can watch the Apple event on 9 September at 10:30 PM IST. They can tune in at apple.com or on the Apple TV app to watch the event.

    IANS quoting reports said, “the iPhone 16 lineup will be Apple’s flagship rival to the new Pixel 9 series and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold devices. Apple Intelligence (AI) will be a huge leap for Apple device ecosystem at the event hosted by its CEO Tim Cook. Among the big changes coming to the iPhone 16 and 16 Plus is expected to be a switch to a vertically-aligned camera system on the back.”

    It is expected that the iPhone 16 Pro and 16 Pro Max phones may get bigger screens, featuring a new bronze colour.

    In line with the iPhone 15, all the four models of the iPhone 16 might have the Action Button and a new button dedicated to capturing photos and videos.

    IANS further quoting sources said, the ‘Make in India’ iPhone 16 Pro and 16 Pro Max models available in the country right after the global launch this fall. The India-assembled Apple devices will be available within 1-2 months of the global launch in partnership with leading manufacturer Foxconn’s facility in Sriperumbudur, Tamil Nadu.

    The iPhone 16 is set to be made available on the first day of global sales in India, just like last year when iPhone 15 arrived in the domestic market on the very first day of the global sale. It will be shortly followed by iPhone 16 Plus models, sources told IANS.

    With Agency Inputs

  • OnePlus Nord Buds 3 TWS Earbuds India Launch Date Announced; Check Expected Specs, Price |

    OnePlus Nord Buds 3 India Launch: Chinese brand OnePlus has announced the official launch date of the OnePlus Nord Buds 3 TWS earbuds in India. The upcoming TWS earbuds will be a more affordable version of the OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro earbuds that launched in India this July. It is offered in two color options: Harmonic Gray and Melodic White. The company is launching the OnePlus Nord Buds 3 earbuds in India on September 17. The launch event is scheduled to start at 12 pm.

    OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Earbuds Availability And Price

    The TWS earbuds will be available on Amazon.in, Flipkart.in, OnePlus.in, OnePlus Store App, OnePlus Stores and select offline partner stores after the launch on September 17. It is important to note that the OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro is priced at Rs 3,299 in India so we can expect the Nord Buds 3 to launch at a cheaper price.

    OnePlus Nord Buds 3 TWS Earbuds Specifications (Expected)

    The upcoming earbuds could be equipped with features like active noise cancellation, dual drivers and a long battery life. The wearable device may come with Bluetooth version 5.4 for wireless connectivity.

    It will be equipped with 12.4mm Titanium drivers and offer up to 32dB ANC and 3D audio. The new OnePlus TWS could come with dual pairing and Google Fast Pair as well.

    Adding further, the drivers on the OnePlus Buds 3 Pro may come paired with BassWave 2.0 Enhancement algorithm. The device is expected to offer 43 hours of battery life and 94ms low latency mode. It will be equipped with the TUV Rhineland Battery Health certification.

  • Realme Narzo 70 Turbo 5G India Launch Date Officially Announced; Check Expected Specs |

    Realme Narzo 70 Turbo 5G India Launch: Chinese smartphone brand Realme has announced the official launch date of the Realme Narzo 70 Turbo 5G smartphone in India. It is expected to be the first ‘Turbo’ model in the Narzo series.

    According to a company’s official press release, the Realme Narzo 70 Turbo 5G will launch in India on September 9 at 12pm IST. The handset is expected to come with a Motorsport-inspired design with a black and yellow back panel.

    Realme Narzo 70 Turbo 5G Availability:

    Consumers can purchase the upcoming smartphone via Amazon India and Realme’s online store. However, the key details about the handset is yet to be revealed by the brand.

    Realme Narzo 70 Turbo 5G Specifications (Expected)

    The smartphone is expected to be powered by the Mediatek Dimensity 7300 Energy chipset. The company claims that it is the fastest chipset in the segment. The phone could house a square camera module housing three sensors and an LED flash along with a 7.6mm slim body.

    The phone could come in three color options: purple, yellow, and green. It may offered in 6GB + 128GB, 8GB + 128GB, 8GB + 256GB and 12GB + 256GB storage models. On the optics front, the Realme Narzo 70 Turbo 5 is rumored to feature a 50MP camera, and an 8MP or 16MP front camera with electronic image stabilization (EIS) support.

  • No More Cashback, EMI Benefits For HDFC Bank Credit Card Holders On Apple Products? What We Know So Far |

    New Delhi: Country’s largest private sector lender HDFC Bank has ‘taken a temporary break’ from its tie-up with Apple, the Business Standard newspaper has reported.

    A senior official of the bank has told the BS that the decision has been arrived following a review of the partnership from a cost-to-income perspective.

    “We worked with Apple for five years. We built a good brand relationship with Apple. We took a pause because we reviewed the entire nature of the partnership. We monitor cost to income and sometimes the cost-to-income measure does not work out for a particular partnership. We have taken a temporary break,” Parag Rao, group head – Payments, Consumer Finance, Marketing, Liability Product Group – HDFC Bank has told the Business Standard.

    Will HDFC Bank Credit Card Holders Not Get Cashback, EMI Benefits On Apple Products? What We Know So Far

    HDFC-Apple tie-up included exclusive cashback and EMI benefits to the Bank credit card holders on Apple products. Though the company has not categorically mentioned that the temporary-relationship halt is going to impact the Cashback and EMI Benefits, it is implied that HDFC Bank Credit Card Holders may not get the services.

    Furthermore, Apple is offering instant cashbacks and no cost EMI facility on American Express, Axis Bank, and ICICI Bank cards, according to the company’s website.