Apple iOS bug identified and fixed

IT security researcher Hemanth Joseph from Kerala has identified a bug in the latest Apple operating system iOS 10.1, that allowed him to bypass the activation lock on an iPad. The activation lock in Apple’s iPhone is pretty difficult for someone other than owner of the device to hack and set up as a new…

Death of a star politician

Jayaram Jayalalitha, India’s most charismatic and controversial politicians adored by many. She was one of India’s most successful actresses, and as a politician played a key role in the economic development of the southern state of Tamil Nadu. As head of the AIADMK party, she was elected as chief minister of Tamil Nadu on four…

Mobile Ads continues to dominate

The Pew Research Center released its annual State of the News Media reports dominated by Facebook, Snapchat and other social platforms by way of conversations around journalism over the past year, and examines these trends and shows that digital technology continues to upend the news industry. Half of all American adults now get news from…

WhatsApp clocks up 1billion users

WhatsApp owned by Facebook reaches one billion users from across the world. Recently WhatsApp rolled out video calling feature for Android, iOS and Window users. Android and iOS users need to update WhatsApp from Google play or iStore to use the video calling feature on their mobile platforms. Video streaming feature being incorporated in WhatsApp so…

Meitu used by over 450 million female teenagers is worth $4.6m

Chinese start-up Meitu, with more than 450 million female teenagers who use the app every month is worth  $4.6bn. Meitu, a global innovator in mobile video and photography, including proprietary facial recognition and virtual “try-on” technology for make-up and hair, famous for an app that helps people to “beautify” their selfies, by tweaking their face…

Marks and Spencers shops facing closure under new boss

Dozens of Marks and Spencers stores are due to close down as Steve Rowe who has replaced Marc Bolland is involved in closing shops in France, China and the UK. There are 914 stores in the UK of which 302 sell both clothes and food.  Some sites will close, some will stock more food and less…