Big update: Starting April 15, govt to change how you forward calls on mobiles in India to tackle frauds

Looking for a new smartphone? Now might be the perfect time to make that purchase. In a bid to attract more buyers, major smartphone manufacturers like OnePlus, Xiaomi, and Apple have decided to reduce the prices of their mid-range Android phones. Here's a rundown of five smartphones from OnePlus that have seen a significant drop in price this April.

AI Roundup, April 19: In today's AI news, Cisco announced their new security product called HyperShield which uses AI to safeguard applications, devices, and data of businesses. The system primarily focuses on protecting the IT environment. In other news, HarperCollins has partnered with audio AI company ElevenLabs to develop audiobooks. All this, and more in our AI Roundup today.

Realme is gearing up for yet another smartphone launch, adding to its already extensive lineup for the year. With six smartphones already introduced, the company has announced two more in the pipeline. The upcoming releases include the Narzo 70x 5G and the entry-level Realme C65 5G, with the former set to debut on April 24. While the launch date for the Realme C65 5G remains undisclosed, it is expected to follow shortly after the Realme Narzo 70x 5G launch.

In a bid to merge romance with civic responsibility, Tinder, the renowned global platform for meeting new people, has launched an innovative awareness campaign titled 'Every Single Vote Counts'. This initiative, in collaboration with Yuvaa, a prominent youth media organisation in India, and Mark Your Presence, a non-partisan entity dedicated to educating and empowering young voters, aims to inspire first-time daters to transition into first-time voters.

Vivo T3x Vivo has introduced its latest addition to the smartphone market in India with the launch of the Vivo T3x 5G. This new smartphone aims to provide users with enhanced performance and multitasking capabilities, catering to the needs of modern smartphone users.

Apple has announced investment plans to expand its clean energy footprint around the world as part of the ‘Apple 2030' initiative aiming to be carbon neutral across its entire value chain by 2030. While Apple's global operations and supply chain is powered by more than 18 gigawatts of clean electricity, the Cupertino-based tech giant is investing more in solar power in the US and Europe.

 Redmi is gearing up to launch its Redmi Pad SE in India, set to hit the shelves on April 23. The tablet, previously unveiled in certain European markets in August 2023, is making its way to Indian consumers soon. Xiaomi, in its recent announcement of the Smarter Living 2024 event scheduled for April 23, hinted at the release of four new products, one of which is speculated to be the Redmi Pad SE. An official teaser from the company has now confirmed this anticipation, shedding light on the tablet's design, colour options, and key features tailored for the Indian market.

The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) has issued a high-risk warning concerning various Microsoft services due to multiple vulnerabilities found in Microsoft products. These vulnerabilities affect a range of Microsoft software, including Windows, Office, Developer Tools, Azure services, Bing, System Center, Dynamics, and Exchange Server.

India remains the top choice for enterprises looking to expand digital services portfolio and companies are expected to increase spending on AI, data analytics and cybersecurity, industry body nasscom said in a report on Monday.

AI roundup:  London-based model Alexsandrah has a virtual twin which was created with the help of AI. This real-life virtual model is another big example of how AI transforms creative industries. In other news, new research on how AI will impact immersive media on 5G Networks will take place, addressing media packaging, ingesting, media delivery, and other concerns. 

Garena Free Fire redeem codes for April 12: Garena Free Fire is one of the most popular battle royale games around the world. Its popularity has only grown despite its previous ban in India. That said, it does face competition from the likes of Apex Legends, Call of Duty Mobile and Battlegrounds Mobile India, with all of them vying for the position of the most popular mobile game in India. In Garena Free Fire, players can take advantage of special items to enhance their gameplay and make cosmetic changes to their characters. This can be done for free with the help of Garena Free Fire redeem codes.

In August 2023, the Indian government restricted the import of laptops, tablets, and personal computers. The import was only allowed with a valid licence. After several reported concerns, the government on October 19 tweaked the import rules for laptops and computers. Now, a new a new report from the Commerce Ministry has come forward which highlights the decline in imports of personal computers from China. Know what the report said.