Well, it wasn't very action-packed week in the world of tech. But, there were a few interesting developments such as Flipkart walking away from Airtel Zero, Indians building Google-inspired self-driving car prototype and discovery of liquid water on Mars. Keep clicking next to check out the top stories of this week.
Cyanogen not bundling or pre-installing Microsoft apps
Cyanogen and Microsoft earlier announced a partnership that allowed Cyanogen integrate popular Microsoft services across its Cyanogen operating system. But, soon, Cyanogen made it clear it's not happening - "We are not bundling or pre-installing Microsoft (or any Cyanogen OS exclusive partner apps) into CyanogenMod.” Read the update here.
Now a self-powered video camera
Researchers have developed the world's first self-powered video camera that runs without a battery. The camera can produce one image per second in a well lit space. Read more about the invention here.
Xiaomi Mi4 gets a price cut
Xiaomi cuts price of Mi4 by Rs 2000, brings the price down to Rs 17,999 for 16GB variant and Rs 21,999 for the 64GB variant. Now the 64GB variant of Mi 4 competes with the flagship killer OnePlus One. More about the price cut here.
Is Google manipulating search results?
European Union's antitrust body has slammed Google for allegedly manipulating search results. The antitrust body has also opened an antitrust investigation into its Android mobile. Read more here.
Now you can 'test drive' G4 before launch
LG India has launched a new campaign under which it allows a select number of people try out its new flagship G4 smartphone for beta testing. Here's how you can sign up and win the opportunity.
Flipkart's U-Turn
Flipkart surprised everyone by announcing its departure from Airtel's controversial Airtel Zero initiative. Not only Flipkart came out in support of net neutrality, the move prompted other Internet start ups to walk away from Facebook's ambitious Internet.org. Read more about Flipkart's change in stance here, also check out Airtel's clarification on its Airtel Zero.
Net Neutrality controversy jolts Facebook's Internet.org campaign
A lot of Indian Internet companies have walked away from Facebook's Internet.org initiative, especially after Flipkart announced walking away from Airtel's Airtel Zero initiative. Read more about the net neutrality debate here.
New Canvas to Spark soon
Micromax has been teasing a new Android smartphone that will be competing against the likes of Moto E and Redmi 1s. Called the Canvas Spark, the phone is likely to bring in latest Android and dual-SIM connectivity. Learn about the Micromax Canvas Spark here.
Google Malaysia site hacked
When a major tech company's site is hacked, it's always a worldwide news. This time cybercriminals targeted Google's Malaysia website. To know which group is behind and their motive, read our coverage.
A made in India iPhone? Take that China!
Reports suggest Foxconn, the Chinese company that manufactures the iPhone for Apple, is planning to set up two new phone manufacturing plants in India along with a smaller R&D centre, suggesting new iPhones could be manufactured in India. Read more here.
Android App-controlled car... in India?
Scientists from Gujarat have developed a driverless car prototype in just 28 days. Inspired by Google's self-driven cars, the car can start, change gears and turn all through commands given from an Android app. Read more about the prototype here.
Better batteries are coming
It seems Google has taken the responsibility to give us batteries that have better life. It's too early to say thank you, but we hope our wait isn't very long. Meanwhile, check out our coverage.
Mars has water
The Curiosity Rover has discovered evidence that liquid water exists on Mars. This breakthrough discovery contradicts the previous belief that water only exists on Mars in the form of ice deposits that never melt. Read more about the discovery here.