Singal the security-focused messaging app was down on Friday due to server capacity issues. The technical glitches have been fixed and Signal is back online.

Apple is set to launch the new MacBook Pro models powered by its own line of chipsets; Noida-based IT company HCL Technologies, which saw its revenue cross the $10 billion milestone in 2020, plans to hire about 20,000 people, both freshers and laterals, over the next 4-6 months; US-India Business Council (USIBC) has selected Biocon Executive Chairperson Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw as one of its vice-chairs effective immediately. Watch this and more on News Blast.Also Read: PM Modi launches COVID-19 vaccination drive; urges Indians to take both shots, follow protocols

With companies like Samsung, Xiaomi and LG dipping their toes in the foldable phone segment, Apple is also exploring how it can put a foldable screen in the iPhone. Also, this year the iPhone 13 with a fingerprint display is likely.

The Galaxy S21 series price starts at Rs 69,999 while Samsung launched the Galaxy S20 series last year at a starting price of Rs 66,999. This despite the fact that globally S21 has a seen a price reduction compared to the S20.

Apple to bring back new chipsets, old magnetic charger to MacBook Pro Apple is set to launch the new MacBook Pro models powered by its own line of chipsets. The tech giant will also bring back magnetic charging as well as updated displays on the new MacBooks. The new laptop models will be launched this year. The company is working towards making a move from its Intel chipset and powering its new laptops with an enhanced in-house chipset, both in terms of processing and graphics performance....

Signal that piqued user interest after Elon Musk's clarion call to 'Use Signal' has said that it has been adding new servers and extra capacity at a record pace every single day this week

The new MacBook Pro laptops are expected to be launched in 14-inch models as well as a 16-inch version

Samsung Galaxy S21, Galaxy S21+ and the Galaxy S21 Ultra have been launched in India. Here is everything important you need to know about them as far as India is concerned, including the prices of the Galaxy S21 series phones.

Lack of data protection bill puts India at a disadvantage and Facebook seems to be exploiting it, claim experts. They say WhatsApp has a different policy for European and non-European users

Microsoft has quietly updated the Word, Excel, and PowerPoint apps for the iPad.

California-based messaging app Signal's co-founder Brian Acton, who also co-founded WhatsApp, has said that he finds the latter's new privacy policy 'very confusing' and 'hard to follow'

According to the latest data by research firm Canalys, the shipments across desktop, notebook, and workstations increased by 25 per cent from a year ago to reach a record 90.3 million units in Q4 of 2020

If you are spooked about the latest WhatsApp policy changes and getting rid of it to ensure better privacy, don't just stop at uninstalling WhatsApp. Digital privacy is tough work, and you will have to do a lot more.

The total value of these 11 companies grew 14 per cent and has been pegged at $805 billion or nearly a third of the Indian GDP

Taiwanese contract manufacturer, whose main listed arm is Hon Hai Precision Industry Co is keen on expanding in India since early 2019

Many WhatsApp users deleted their accounts and migrated to Signal, which is a messaging app owned by a non-profit organization.

China is recovering fast ahead of most large economies, but the recovery is still unbalanced and facing significant downside risks, the IMF has said; Hyundai Motors and Apple Inc plan to sign a partnership deal on autonomous electric cars by March and start production as early as 2024 in the United States; Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) emerged as the biggest gainer on Dalal Street last week, which saw seven of the top-ten most valued Indian firms add 1,37,396.66 crore to their market valuation. Watch this and more on News Blast. Also Read: Bird flu outbreak in India: 8 states, 1 UT under avian influenza grip

China recovering fast ahead of most big economies: IMF China is recovering fast ahead of most large economies, but the recovery is still unbalanced and facing significant downside risks, the IMF has said, projecting an eight per cent growth rate for the world's second largest economy in 2021. The main concern around the Chinese recovery that the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has is the lack of balance. Bird flu: Chicken demand nosedives; mutton prices reach Rs 800 per kgAs bird flu s...

The move by the two Silicon Valley companies came the day when Twitter permanently suspended Trump''s account due to \"risk of further incitement of violence\"

The US Trade Representative's office (USTR) said the 25% tariffs on imports of the French goods, which are valued at around $1.3 billion annually and were due to go into effect on Wednesday, would be suspended indefinitely