Top stories of the week : June 12, 2015

Top stories of the week : June 12, 2015

Check out the top stories from the world of technology.

Top stories of the week : June 12, 2015

Airtel accused of injecting 'suspicious' code

Airtel found in the midst of a controversy after a Bangalore-based programmer Thejesh GN spotted codes that were allegedly injected into browsing sessions over telco's network. Interestingly, Thejesh was slapped by a cease and desist notice by Flash Networks, for publishing proprietary code on Github. Airtel made it clear that codes weren't used to breach privacy of users. Read more about the controversy here.

Top stories of the week : June 12, 2015

Apple Music to cost Rs. 120 per month in India?

Unlike the tradition, Apple's Music service will be launched in India soon after it launches in the US. According to reports, Apple's music service will be available at Rs. 120 per month, likely to give a tough competition to the likes of Saavn and Gaana in India. Read more about Apple's Music service here. It's notable Apple Music will be available for Android devices as well.

Top stories of the week : June 12, 2015

Apple WWDC 2015: iOS 9, Swift etc

Apple didn't launch any new iPhone but it did make some major announcements ranging from the music service to brand new iOS iteration, iOS 9. Check out what else happened at the WWDC - iOS 9: Seven new features that you should know about and Why Apple's open source move for Swift is a masterstroke

Top stories of the week : June 12, 2015

iPhone to get cheaper in India?

There are possibilities iPhones may get cheaper or even get manufactured in India. Apple's iPhone maker Foxconn is reportedly planning to start manufacturing in India. Another Make in India feat? Read more about the development here.

Top stories of the week : June 12, 2015

Windows 10 mobile in September

We all know Windows 10 is coming next month. But, for those are waiting for the mobile version, they'll have to wait for another few months. Reports suggest Windows 10 Mobile will launch in September. Learn more about Windows 10 mobile here.

 

Top stories of the week : June 12, 2015

Twitter at war with trolls, lets you share block lists

Twitter and trolls go hand in hand. Regardless several efforts, Twitter hasn't rooted out the trolls from its platform. However, in its latest bid to tackle trolls, Twitter is now allowing users to share their block lists. We're unsure if publish shaming will help Twitter. Meanwhile, check out our coverage here.

Top stories of the week : June 12, 2015

Google creates Sidewalk Labs to improve city living

Google announces Sidewalk Labs to redesign city living through technology and solve urban problems. We'd like the Indian government and Google to collaborate for the ambitious smart cities project. Read more about Sidewalk Labs here.

Top stories of the week : June 12, 2015

Amazon wants to help Indian vendors sell to the world

e-Commerce giant Amazon to introduce Global Selling Program for Indian businesses as part of its expansion plans in India. More about Amazon's plan here.

Top stories of the week : June 12, 2015

Facebook Messenger gets its first game

Weeks after Messenger was transformed into a platform, it has gotten its first game. In near future, Facebook is likely to launch more applications including games on Messenger platform. Read more about gaming on Messenger here.

Top stories of the week : June 12, 2015

Chrome for Android gets touch to search feature

Google announces 'Touch to Search' feature for Chrome for Android that allows you to tap on any word to pull up search results for it. Find out more about the latest update to Chrome for Android here.