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<keyword id="10591" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="samsung" source="Orion">Samsung</keyword> recently launched two new devices in the A-series portfolio, the <keyword id="173725" type="General" weightage="80" keywordseo="samsung-galaxy" source="Orion">Samsung Galaxy</keyword> A34 5G and Galaxy A54 5G. Both of these smartphones boast impressive specs and a design reminiscent of the brand's flagship devices, piquing the curiosity of tech enthusiasts. However, it enters a fiercely competitive market, where Nothing and Google offer slightly advanced internals and additional features. I got my hands on Samsung Galaxy A34, and at first glance, the Samsung Galaxy A34 appears to be a promising mid-range 5G phone, boasting a premium design. It offers a commendable camera, a decent display, and a high-performing chipset. Furthermore, the device is equipped with a 5000mAh battery that delivers reliable backup and support for 25W fast charging. The Samsung Galaxy A34 seems like a sweet deal on paper, but the real question is, does it justify its asking price? This review will explore the phone's features and performance to determine if it's worth your investment. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Price &amp; availability" comment="subhead" text="Price &amp; availability">Price &amp; availability</cmsannotation> Samsung Galaxy A34 is available in two storage variants. The base model is equipped with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage, priced at ₹30,999, while the top variant is priced at ₹32,999 and comes with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. The Galaxy A34 also boasts a range of attractive color options, including Silver, Violet, Lime, and Graphite. Consumers can purchase the phone directly from Samsung's official website or through online platforms such as Amazon and offline stores. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Pros" comment="subhead" text="Pros">Pros</cmsannotation> <ul><li>Premium design and colourways</li><li>120Hz AMOLED display</li><li>Competitive performance</li><li>Solid battery backup</li><li>Praisable primary camera</li></ul><cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Cons" comment="subhead" text="Cons">Cons</cmsannotation> <ul><li>Water-drop notch</li><li>25W charging speed</li><li>No charger in the box</li><li>Low-light camera performance</li></ul><cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Key Specifications" comment="subhead" text="Key Specifications">Key Specifications</cmsannotation> <ul><li>Body: 161.3x78.1x8.2mm, 199g; Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic frame, plastic back; IP67 dust/ water resistant (up to 1m for 30 min).</li><li>Display: 6.60" Super AMOLED, 120Hz, 1080x2340p resolution, 19.5:9 aspect ratio, 390ppi.</li><li>Chipset: Mediatek MT6877V Dimensity 1080</li><li>Memory: 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM</li><li>OS/Software: Android 13, One UI 5.1.</li><li>Rear camera: Wide (main): 48 MP OIS, Ultra wide angle: 8 MP, Macro: 5 MP, f/2.4.</li><li>Front camera: 13 MP</li><li>Video capture: Rear camera: 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@480fps | Front camera: 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps.</li><li>Battery: 5000mAh; 25W wired.</li></ul><cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Design" comment="subhead" text="Design">Design</cmsannotation> The Samsung Galaxy A34 bears a striking resemblance to its high-end counterpart, the Galaxy S23. At first glance of its back panel, one might mistake it for the Galaxy S23 or S23 Plus, as it boasts the same camera lenses at the rear, complete with an LED flash adjacent to them. The Samsung Galaxy A34's plastic back with a matte finish gives a premium look, and tactile feel when held. The curved frames also sport the same matte finish and are rounded at the edges; although this design choice makes the phone appear slightly thick, it remains well-balanced and weighs around 199 grams. <div type="image" title="Samsung Galaxy A34" msid="100564110" hostid="261" sizebytes="17840"></div> The back of the phone has three evenly spaced cutouts for the triple camera, giving a premium feel. Meanwhile, the front fails to deliver the same impression due to the presence of a water-drop notch, which appears outdated for a mid-range phone. Samsung could have used a punch hole cutout instead to keep up with current design trends. <div type="image" title="Samsung Galaxy A34" msid="100564126" hostid="261" sizebytes="56384"></div> Located on the right-hand side of the phone, you'll find the power button and volume rockers, while the left-hand side is devoid of any buttons or ports. The top of the phone is home to the SIM card slot, while the bottom houses the type-C port and primary speaker. <div type="image" title="Samsung Galaxy A34" msid="100564156" hostid="261" sizebytes="47414"></div> The Galaxy A34 looks nice and has a subtle yellow color that I find attractive. Some young customers might like the lime shade too, as it brings a fresh feel. However, some customers might not like this color option. The phone is thick, so Samsung could've done better in that aspect. If you prioritize style with a slim profile, you might consider looking at the OPPO Reno8 T or iQOO Neo 7 5G instead. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Display performance" comment="subhead" text="Display performance">Display performance</cmsannotation> The Galaxy A34 5G has a 6.6-inch Full HD+ Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 2340 x 1080 and a refresh rate of 120Hz. This refresh rate is an improvement from the previous 90Hz, and the display's brightness levels can go up to 1,000nits due to Samsung's Vision Booster technology. This technology also helps maintain a high level of color accuracy across the brightness curve. The 6.6-inch display is SGS-certified for eyecare, with blue light emissions reduced from 12.5% to 6.5%. Underneath the display, the phone has an optical fingerprint reader for biometric authentication, and the panel is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 5 that keep the display protected against scratches by keys or other articles in the pocket. It also comes with IP667 rating, meaning the device can survive accidental drops in the water body upto a depth of three feet for up to 30 minutes. <div type="image" title="Samsung Galaxy A34" msid="100564164" hostid="261" sizebytes="82516"></div> Whether you're navigating through the phone's user interface or playing games, you can feel how smooth and responsive the display is. I really liked using it, and it gets bright enough to use even under direct sunlight. You can adjust the refresh rate in the display settings, with options for High and Standard. However, there is no automatic refresh rate mode, so it's either 120Hz or 60Hz. You can also adjust the screen mode and colors to your liking. The display has vivid colors and good viewing angles, which made watching YouTube videos enjoyable. The bezels are thin, making the content consumption experience even better. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Performance &amp; software" comment="subhead" text="Performance &amp; software">Performance &amp; software</cmsannotation> The Samsung Galaxy A34 runs everyday tasks smoothly with no issues or lags. It is equipped with the Dimensity 1080 chipset, up to 8GB RAM, and 256GB of internal storage. Apps open quickly and stay in the background for a long time. Multitasking is easy on this phone, thanks to Samsung's good RAM management. You can even play graphics-intensive games on it. I tested COD Mobile, Asphalt 9, and Apex Legends Mobile, and they all ran smoothly. COD Mobile could run at High graphics and Very High frame rates, while Apex Legends could run at Ultra HD graphics and High frame rates. The Samsung Galaxy A34 uses One UI 5.1, based on Android 13. It's simple to use and has features like multi-window, gestures, and dual apps for social media. Samsung promises four years of Android OS support (up to Android 17) and five years of security software support. This is great news for people who want to keep their phones for a long time without worrying about security or software updates. The phone comes with some pre-installed bloatware that you may not need or want to use, such as Byju's, Prime Video, Snapchat, <keyword id="1106616" type="General" weightage="50" keywordseo="truecaller" source="Orion">Truecaller</keyword>, Spotify, Netflix, and Facebook. But, you can remove all of them easily from the settings. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Battery" comment="subhead" text="Battery">Battery</cmsannotation> The Samsung Galaxy A34 is equipped with a large 5000mAh battery that offers impressive longevity. With more than 6 hours of screen on time, it can easily provide two days of backup for light users. However, for heavy gamers, the battery life may not be as long-lasting. During half an hour of gaming with Apex Legends and COD Mobile, the battery dropped to 50% from 100%. While the battery performance is commendable, the charging speed is not as impressive. The phone supports only 25W fast charging, and there is no charger provided in the box, only a type-C to type-C cable. Using an 18W charger, it took approximately 2.5 hours to fully charge the phone from 0 to 100 per cent, which is considered slow. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Camera" comment="subhead" text="Camera">Camera</cmsannotation> <div type="image" title="Samsung Galaxy A34" msid="100564266" hostid="261" sizebytes="37914"></div> The Samsung Galaxy A34 has three cameras on the back, including a 48MP main camera, an 8MP ultra-wide lens, and a 5MP depth camera, and a 13MP front camera for selfies. In daylight, the camera takes clear and bright photos without losing details. In portrait mode, the phone captures natural-looking photos with good subject-background separation. Macro shots are also clear and sharp. However, low-light shots are not great and night mode helps, but still lacks in details. <div type="image" title="Samsung Galaxy A34" msid="100564192" hostid="261" sizebytes="157818"></div> <div type="image" title="Samsung Galaxy A34" msid="100564197" hostid="261" sizebytes="163296"></div> <div type="image" title="Samsung Galaxy A34" msid="100564210" hostid="261" sizebytes="73122"></div> The ultra-wide shots are nice, but not as detailed as the main camera, and low-light ultra-wide shots are bad. On the front camera, selfies look good with nice sharpness and natural skin tones. Low-light and portrait selfies are also good with details and accurate edge detection. <div type="image" title="Samsung Galaxy A34" msid="100564229" hostid="261" sizebytes="124704"></div> <div type="image" title="Samsung Galaxy A34" msid="100564251" hostid="261" sizebytes="51238"></div> The device has the capability to capture 4K video at a rate of 30 frames per second, as well as slow-motion footage in HD (720p) at an impressive 480 fps. Moreover, Samsung has integrated some top-of-the-line camera functionalities such as an AI image enhancer, object eraser, Photo Remaster, Snapchat-esque tools with Fun mode, and other features to further elevate the photography experience. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Final thoughts" comment="subhead" text="Final thoughts">Final thoughts</cmsannotation> The Samsung Galaxy A34 is an excellent mid-range 5G smartphone with a premium look and dependable battery performance. It boasts impressive cameras and delivers solid performance for day-to-day tasks. Additionally, the device features a stunning display and stereo speakers that make consuming content a delight. However, it falls short of its competitors with its 25W charging speed, and the water-drop notch on the otherwise attractive design hinders the display experience. Nonetheless, if you're seeking an everyday mid-range 5G phone, the Samsung Galaxy A34 is a compelling option.

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After an online intelligence firm flagged that a cybercriminal was selling <keyword id="1106616" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="TrueCaller">Truecaller</keyword> records of 4.75 crore Indians on dark web for just about Rs 75,000, the Swedish caller identification app on Wednesday denied any breach of its database. "There has been no breach of our database and all our user information is secure. We take the privacy of our users and the integrity of our services extremely seriously and we are continuously monitoring for suspicious activities," a Truecaller spokesperson said in a statement. "We were informed about a similar sale of data in May 2019. What they have here is likely the same dataset as before. It's easy for bad actors to compile multiple phone number databases and put a Truecaller stamp on it. "By doing that, it lends some credibility to the data and makes it easier for them to sell. We urge the public and users not to fall prey to such bad actors whose primary motive is to swindle the people of their money," the spokesperson said. Online intelligence firm Cyble in a blog on Tuesday said that its researchers have "identified a reputable seller, who is selling 47.5 Million Indians Truecaller records for $1000. The data is from 2019." "Looking at the information itself, it has over 47.5 million records, and it includes interesting information such as phone number, carrier, name, gender, city, email, Facebook ID and others," said the blog post. On Wednesday, Cyble updated the blog to say that the same hacker has dropped another 600 million records for sale.

Truecaller data of 47.5 million Indians on sale for ₹75,000, company denies database breach

The <keyword id="6354416" type="COMPANY" weightage="20" keywordseo="Indian-Army">Indian Army</keyword> has asked all its personnel and soldiers to remove 89 apps by July 15 owing to the national security risks. The list not only have Chinese apps that have already been banned by the government like TikTok but also carries US-based platforms like <keyword id="6354576" type="COMPANY" weightage="20" keywordseo="facebook">Facebook</keyword>, Instagram, Snapchat, Zoom, <keyword id="1106616" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="TrueCaller">Truecaller</keyword>, Reddit and more. The 89 apps have <keyword id="2290246" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="social-media-accounts">social media accounts</keyword>, content sharing apps, short video making apps, e-commerce and dating sites like songs.pk, WeChat, Hike, Likee, Shareit, PUBG and Tinder, etc. "The existing accounts are required to be deleted and not left deactivated. Any service persons found on Facebook/using banned sites post-July 15 will be reported," according to the sources in the Indian Army. The decision has apparently been taken in order to stop sensitive information from going out the country. India has already banned 59 Chinese apps, including TikTok, saying these apps opened the way for "elements hostile to national security and defence" to exploit them to "ultimately impinge upon the sovereignty and integrity of India". US Secretary of <keyword id="9241528" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="20" keywordseo="state-mike-pompeo">State Mike Pompeo</keyword> has said that Washington was looking at banning Chinese social media apps, including TikTok. In a <keyword id="85287" type="COMPANY" weightage="20" keywordseo="Fox-News">Fox News</keyword> interview on Monday, Pompeo said that "we're taking this very seriously". SEE ALSO: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/politics/world/news/harvard-and-mit-are-suing-ice-to-block-its-order-forcing-international-students-to-leave-the-us-if-their-course-is-online-only/articleshow/76856699.cms" data-type="tilCustomLink">Harvard, MIT, and Northeastern University are suing ICE to block its order forcing international students to leave the US if their course is online-only</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/stock-market/markets/news/sbi-card-share-price-has-surged-by-40-inching-closer-to-its-issue-price-of-755/articleshow/76853803.cms" data-type="tilCustomLink">SBI Card has surged 40% as lockdown blues blow over ⁠— but those who got shares in the IPO are still in the red</a>

Indian Army bans 89 apps for its personnel, including Facebook, TikTok, Truecaller, Instagram, Tinder, PUBG

In what comes as a shocking piece of news, Communication app <keyword id="1106616" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="20" keywordseo="TrueCaller">Truecaller</keyword> has surpassed the number of <keyword id="6354576" type="CITY" weightage="100" keywordseo="Facebook">Facebook</keyword> downloads only to become the fourth most downloaded application in India on <keyword id="6355629" type="CITY" weightage="20" keywordseo="Google">Google</keyword> <keyword id="1470391" type="ORGANIZATION" weightage="20" keywordseo="Play-Store">Play Store</keyword>. Truecaller is delivering an unbelievable 100,000 clicks in a day to in-app advertisers. "Our biggest strength is the engagement and undivided attention we can provide to advertisers," Tejinder Gill, Vice President, Sales and Head of India Operations at Truecaller, said in a statement. "We can deliver a brand's message and enable them to stay on top of the consumer's mind simply by the fact that we are not an 'appointment viewing' app. This is proven by the fact that over 70 per cent of our advertisers are repeat customers, which assures us of the efficacy of our platform," Gill added. According to the "<keyword id="1006750" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="Mary-Meeker">Mary Meeker</keyword> Internet trends 2017" report, Whatsapp leads the list of the most downloaded app, followed by Messenger and ShareIt. Homegrown entertainment app JioTV jumped maximum points -- from 301 last to ninth this year -- and surpassed Facebook Lite (lighter version of Facebook for low connection speeds). The report said India's internet users now stands at 355 million putting the country number two in the market just behind China.

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<ul><li><keyword id="790242" type="COMPANY" weightage="20" keywordseo="WhatsApp">WhatsApp</keyword> has appointed <keyword id="1622253" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="Abhijit-Bose">Abhijit Bose</keyword> as the country head for India. </li><li>His experience as the co-founder of Ezetap, a local digital payments application, should help work WhatsApp with the launch of its own payments platform. </li><li>The Facebook-owned messaging platform has also been facing issues of data localisation and widespread <keyword id="2479020" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="Fake-news">fake news</keyword> that need to be addressed. </li></ul>The <a href="http://whatsapp">constant pressure</a> from the Indian government over the circulation of misinformation and fake news on Whatsapp seems to have yielded results with the Facebook-owned messaging app <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/whatsapp-names-ezetap-co-founder-abhijit-bose-as-india-country-head-amid-government-pressure-to-fight-fake-news/articleshow/66744376.cms">appointing</a> Abhijit Bose as the country head for India. This will be the first WhatsApp team to establish their base outside the US. According to the company’s press statement, “Bose and his team will focus on helping businesses, both large and small, connect with their customers.” Lobbying for improvement The appointment of a country head for India comes at a time when WhatsApp is planning a <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/beta-no-more-whatsapp-isnt-slowing-down-even-without-an-office/articleshow/65226054.cms">full roll out</a> of their payment platform after its beta version disrupted the sector for local players like PayTM. As Bose’s previous role was co-founder of Ezetap, a digital payments solution for rural households where smartphones could be turned in to point-of-sale (PoS) devices, his experience should contribute significantly towards pushing Whatsapp own platform forward. Unfortunately, WhatsApp has faced hurdles with respect to regulatory and bureaucratic red-tape in lieu of Facebook’s problems with privacy and security. Competing players like Google and Truecaller have already launched their digital wallets without any significant issues. In addition to that, India’s central bank, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), hasn’t been too pleased with the <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/whatsapp-gives-in-to-indias-data-localisation-policy/articleshow/66135946.cms">efforts</a> made by the messaging application to adhere to India’s new data localisation norms. According to them, WhatsApp was only mirroring the data from payments in India rather than keeping the data exclusively within India’s geographical boundaries. Since then, the company has set up the infrastructure for storing data locally and is now compliant with Indian data regulations. As Bose will be based in the country, he will be able to function has the conduit between WhatsApp’s requirements and India’s governments needs to reach amicable solutions that work for both parties. Even his experience at Intuit’s small and medium (SME) division will likely be useful for the messaging application with their plans of rolling out a business focused platform. WhatsApp Business is already available in PlayStore and the company has plans to launch something for merchants as well. The issue of fake news Over the past year, the incidents of <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/whatsapp-horrified-by-mob-lynches-in-india-will-address-specific-issues/articleshow/64855592.cms">lynching</a> propagated by fake news in India have led to <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/what-india-needs-from-whatsapp-might-not-be-so-easily-attainable/articleshow/65497255.cms">widespread conversation</a> about being able to track messages back to their original sender. WhatsApp has maintained that such a measure is impossible to implement because it would violate user privacy in lieu of their end-to-end encryption. More recent reports of fake news being tailored to favour certain political parties ahead of 2019 general elections is especially troubling. Out of the 1.5 billion monthly active WhatsApp users, <a href="https://www.financialexpress.com/industry/technology/whatsapp-now-has-1-5-billion-monthly-active-users-200-million-users-in-india/1044468/">200 million users</a> are from India. While the company has tried to push for awareness through <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/whatsapp-takes-to-print-ads-to-curb-fake-news-in-india/articleshow/64934810.cms">full-page ads</a> in the newspaper and public service announcements <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/whatsapp-has-a-new-radio-campaign-to-counter-fake-news-in-india/articleshow/65606213.cms">over the radio</a>, the effectiveness of their impetus on digital literacy hasn’t brought about any dramatic changes. Earlier this year, WhatsApp <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/whatsapps-appointment-of-a-grievance-officer-for-india-may-only-be-a-cosmetic-move/articleshow/65945991.cms">appointed</a> Komal Lahiri as the grievance officer for India but the government contested that it wasn’t good enough since she was based out of the US. Bose, on the other hand, will be based out of India and available for direct interaction when legal or monetary issues arise. See also: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/indian-government-wants-to-tap-into-your-whatsapp-messages-other-social-media/articleshow/64979461.cms">Indian government wants to tap into your WhatsApp messages, other social media</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/whatsapp-horrified-by-mob-lynches-in-india-will-address-specific-issues/articleshow/64855592.cms">WhatsApp 'horrified' by mob lynches in India, will address 'specific issues'</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/what-india-needs-from-whatsapp-might-not-be-so-easily-attainable/articleshow/65497255.cms">What India needs from WhatsApp might not be so easily attainable</a>

Here's what WhatsApp India head will take on as it sets out to establish its first full country team

<ul><li>The draft of national e-commerce policy suggests developing a legal framework to regulate unsolicited commercial messages and calls. </li><li>Telecom Regulatory Authority of India had earlier suggested regulating unsolicited commercial calls by allowing the consumers to choose when they would prefer receiving such calls. </li><li>The telecom regulator identified the issue in 2007 but is still struggling to fight the menace. </li></ul>India is the <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/india-is-the-second-most-plagued-country-by-spam-calls-says-truecaller/articleshow/67172582.cms">second most affected country</a> by spam calls. Now the Indian government is looking to boost efforts to rein in spammers. According to the <a href="https://dipp.gov.in/whats-new/draft-national-e-commerce-policy-stakeholder-comments">draft</a> national e-commerce policy, the Indian government is developing a new legal framework restricting unsolicited commercial messages “including but not limited to SMSes and emails.” It’s unclear when the framework will go into effect. This isn’t the first time India has tried to regulate spam calls. In fact, it identified the issue of unwanted calls and messages as early as 2007. Last year, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India <a href="https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/telecom/telecom-policy/new-pesky-calls-texts-rules-to-allow-consumers-take-better-control-trais-sharma/articleshow/64372200.cms">proposed</a> rules allowing consumers to choose a specific time to receive text messages. In addition, it also launched <a href="https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/info-tech/trai-launches-dnd-mycall-apps-on-umang-platform/article24622703.ece">launched</a> the Do-Not-Disturb app to report unwanted calls and messages. However, these policies have had limited success thus far. In fact, the existing regulation <a href="https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/telecom/telecom-policy/new-trai-pesky-calls-norms-wont-help-say-consumers-body/articleshow/65074990.cms?from=mdr">isn’t likely to make an impact</a> because of the unfriendly user app, Hemant Upadhyay, advisor (telecom &amp; IT) at Consumer Voice told Economic Times citing consumer group. The effectiveness of the DND app has also been called into question. India has over a billion mobile users, a figure <a href="https://www.hindustantimes.com/tech/india-s-mobile-subscriber-base-to-touch-1-42-billion-by-2024-80-to-use-4g/story-TAPIFZLEzYqEbeaqmAWnXP.html">expected</a> to grow to 1.42 billion by 2024, reported Hindustan Times citing Ericsson Mobility Report. The popularity of WhatsApp and Facebook has also meant that brands are now increasingly using several channels to reach target consumers including social media. Given growing privacy concerns with emerging technology, tougher regulation would be welcome news for consumers. See also: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/india-is-the-second-most-plagued-country-by-spam-calls-says-truecaller/articleshow/67172582.cms">India is the second most-plagued country by spam calls, says Truecaller</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/trai-new-cable-tv-pricing-has-users-complaining/articleshow/67861929.cms">The top 10 TV channels in India are more expensive now – thanks to TRAI</a>

Indian government hints at bringing new law to crack down on spam

<div class="KonaFilter image-container display-table"><div><div class="image on-image">Hollis Johnson/Business InsiderKeep your iPhone from being inundated by robocalls and other spam.</div></div></div><ul class="summary-list"><li>There are several ways to stop your <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/category/iphone">iPhone</a> from receiving robocalls, which are on the rise in part because the technology is cheap for spammers to operate.</li><li>Though the following options will help mitigate robocalls and other <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/category/spam-calls">spam calls</a> on your <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/category/iphone">iPhone</a>, no single remedy is a perfect solution.</li><li>Be sure to add your number to the National Do Not Call Registry, but you should also use a call-screening app. </li><li>Other options include blocking specific numbers and using Do Not Disturb. </li></ul>It's not your imagination; robocalls are on the rise. According to research from <a href="https://firstorion.com/nearly-50-of-u-s-mobile-traffic-will-be-scam-calls-by-2019/">the communication security firm First Orion</a>, as recently as 2017, just 3.7% of all cell phone calls placed were automated "spam" phone calls, but by 2018, spam calls represented 29.2% of all calls. In 2019, nearly half of all cell phone calls will be scams, unless the telecom industry adopts measures to curb the trend, according to First Orion. Robocalls are so ubiquitous in part because they're cheap for spammers to operate. To the average <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/category/iphone">iPhone</a> user inundated by <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/category/spam-calls">spam calls</a>, these calls may seem unavoidable, but the good news is that they aren't.While you can't completely inoculate yourself from robocalls, there are a number of steps you can take to minimize the number of annoying spam calls that arrive on your <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/category/iphone">iPhone</a>. <h2>Put your number on the Do Not Call Registry</h2>Your very first stop should be to add your phone number to the <a href="https://www.donotcall.gov/">National Do Not Call Registry</a>. The Federal Trade Commission maintains this database and marketers are legally compelled to avoid calling any phone numbers it contains. <div class="KonaFilter image-container display-table click-to-enlarge"><div><div class="image on-image"><a title_source="Dave Johnson/Business Insider" title_caption="Add yourself to the National Do Not Call Registry to stop getting spam calls from reputable marketers." class="zoomin" href="https://static-ssl.businessinsider.com/image/5c81532b2628980f23786e15-960/robocall-1.jpg"></a>Dave Johnson/Business InsiderAdd yourself to the National Do Not Call Registry to stop getting spam calls from reputable marketers.</div></div></div>Is this a perfect solution? Absolutely not: There are many unscrupulous marketers who completely ignore the registry, so adding your name to this list simply protects you from the honest ones. Also, keep in mind that it can take a month for your phone number to be removed from spammer call lists, and many organizations (like charities and political groups) are still free to contact you.<h2>Let an app screen your calls</h2>The good news is that you don't have to bear the burden of robocalls alone. Your next stop should be to see if there's an app or service offered by your iPhone's service provider - in most cases, there will be one. The apps carriers offer for free include:<ul><li style="font-weight: 400;"><a href="https://www.t-mobile.com/resources/call-protection">T-Mobile Scam Block</a></li><li style="font-weight: 400;"><a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/sprint-premium-caller-id/id1229687123?mt=8">Sprint Premium Caller ID</a></li><li style="font-weight: 400;"><a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/verizon-call-filter/id777875529?mt=8">Verizon Call Filter</a></li><li><a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/at-t-call-protect/id1181632589?mt=8">AT&amp;T Call Protect</a> (pictured below)</li></ul><div class="KonaFilter image-container display-table click-to-enlarge"><div><div class="image on-image"><a title_source="Dave Johnson/Business Insider" title_caption="Anti-robocall apps, like AT&amp;T's Call Protect (pictured), will block known spam callers and try to flag suspected robocalls as " suspicious="" dramatically="" reducing="" the="" number="" of="" marketing="" calls="" you="" answer.="" class="zoomin" href="https://static-ssl.businessinsider.com/image/5c8159aa262898152a411056-960/robocall-2.png"></a>Dave Johnson/Business InsiderAnti-robocall apps, like AT&amp;T's Call Protect (pictured), will block known spam callers and try to flag suspected robocalls as "suspicious," dramatically reducing the number of marketing calls you answer.</div></div></div>If you want better protection than what the apps from your service provider can offer, there's also a plethora of third-party apps designed to smartly block spam calls on your behalf. <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/youmail-voicemail-upgrade/id308331524?mt=8">YouMail</a> is completely free, though other apps offer free features with in-app purchases to unlock additional capabilities. Some of the most popular options include <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/truecaller-number-search-block/id448142450?mt=8">Truecaller</a>, <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/hiya-caller-id-and-block/id986999874?mt=8">Hiya</a>, and <a href="https://www.robokiller.com/">RoboKiller</a>.<h2>Block specific phone numbers on your iPhone</h2>One way to <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/how-to-block-a-number-on-iphone">reduce the number of calls flooding your phone is to block them</a>; they can't bother you if they can't get past your phone's built-in virtual bouncer. The downside is that this is a manual process: you will need to block each unwanted phone number, one at a time. But it may be worth it, especially if you find the same number calling you over and over again. The good news: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/how-to-block-a-number-on-iphone">it's easy to </a><a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/how-to-block-a-number-on-iphone">block a phone number on your iPhone</a><a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/how-to-block-a-number-on-iphone"> with just a couple of taps</a>. <div class="KonaFilter image-container display-table click-to-enlarge"><div><div class="image on-image"><a title_source="Dave Johnson/Business Insider" title_caption="You can block all future calls from known spam calls by blocking individual numbers." class="zoomin" href="https://static-ssl.businessinsider.com/image/5c8277482628987e3267fc85-960/robocall-3.png"></a>Dave Johnson/Business InsiderYou can block all future calls from known spam calls by blocking individual numbers.</div></div></div><h2>Rely on iPhone's Do Not Disturb feature</h2>If you are still annoyed by a seemingly constant barrage of robocalls, your last line of defense is to <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/do-not-disturb-on-iphone-how-to-use">rely on your iPhone's Do Not Disturb feature</a>. When Do Not Disturb is turned on, your phone won't ring or notify you about incoming calls - except for those whom you specifically allow. That means you can use Do Not Disturb as a sort of filter that allows people you know - your own contacts - through, but sends unknown numbers directly to voicemail. And since most robocalls don't leave messages, you won't be bothered by them. <h3>Here's how to configure Do Not Disturb to help you avoid robocalls:</h3>1. Tap the Settings icon and then tap "Do Not Disturb." 2. Tap "Do Not Disturb" to turn on the feature.3. Tap Allow Calls From and then choose either "All Contacts." Of course, if you prefer, you can narrow the range of callers who can get through to you - you can select "Favorites" instead, for example. <div class="KonaFilter image-container display-table click-to-enlarge"><div><div class="image on-image"><a title_source="Dave Johnson/Business Insider" title_caption="Put Do Not Disturb to work full time by allowing only calls from your contacts to ring through; everything else can go to voicemail." class="zoomin" href="https://static-ssl.businessinsider.com/image/5c82777d2628982f1137a4d7-960/robocall-4.png"></a>Dave Johnson/Business InsiderPut Do Not Disturb to work full time by allowing only calls from your contacts to ring through; everything else can go to voicemail.</div></div></div>4. Tap "Back" and then close the Settings app.It's important to remember that you'll need to leave Do Not Disturb turned on all the time in order to screen your robocalls, and you'll want to check your missed calls more frequently, since any calls from people who aren't in your contacts will go straight to voicemail.<ul class="read-more-links"><li><h3>Read more of our iPhone coverage:</h3></li><li><h3><a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/how-to-turn-off-find-my-iphone" data-read-more-link="" data-e2e-name="read-more-link">How to turn off the Find My iPhone feature on your iPhone</a></h3></li><li><h3><a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/is-iphone-7-plus-waterproof-water-resistant" data-read-more-link="" data-e2e-name="read-more-link">How to tell if your iPhone is waterproof or water-resistant, and to what extent</a></h3></li><li><h3><a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/how-to-change-apple-id-on-iphone" data-read-more-link="" data-e2e-name="read-more-link">How to change your Apple ID on an iPhone</a></h3></li><li><h3><a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/how-to-rotate-a-video-on-iphone-edit" data-read-more-link="" data-e2e-name="read-more-link">How to rotate a saved video on your iPhone with a simple edit</a></h3></li></ul> <div class="margin-top"> <h3>NOW WATCH: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/inventions-save-earth-reduce-plastic-sea-garbage-turbine-whirlpool-2019-2">22 inventions that could help us cut back on plastic and reduce garbage in the sea</a></h3> <div> </div> </div>

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Rohan Shravan was 24 years old when he founded Notion Ink, a <keyword id="138263" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="100" keywordseo="startup">startup</keyword> that designed India’s first tablet computer Adam. The device was launched five months before Apple placed the first version of the iPad on store shelves. 
 
At its international debut in the Consumer Electronics Show at Las Vegas in January 2010, one of the first to place an order for Adam was an employee at Apple headquarters in Cupertino. However, in the ensuing months as the iPad gained iconic status, Adam dropped by the wayside, felled by the lack of risk capital to grow the business. 
 “When I told venture capitalists that our product will be a challenger to <keyword id="10591" type="CITY" weightage="40" keywordseo="Samsung">Samsung</keyword> and Apple, they laughed at me,” said Shravan, a mechanical engineer from the Indian Institute of Technology in Kharagpur who initially bootstrapped the firm with personal savings of around Rs 6 lakh. 
 
Shravan’s experience is hardly unique. In the midst of an unprecedented entrepreneurial boom, several of those starting up say there are more hurdles than advantages in the Indian startup sector. Apart from the red tape and the lack of policy support there is also a shortage of true risk capital that can back edgy new ideas. 
 
Customers are unwilling to pay for untested products and many entrepreneurs choose the middle path fearing failure. “I was very aggressive, arrogant and fought like a warrior, the so-called experts advised me to tone down and be nice, which led to our downfall,” said Shravan who trained engineering students to work on Adam as a way to minimise staff costs. “Around 80 per cent of the employees were final year students; they were later snatched by Samsung and Motorola.” 
 
In recent years, several ventures including short messaging service GupShup, personalised news service Frrole and language keypad maker Luna Ergonomics have altered business models when faced with regulatory hurdles or the fear of rejection from investors and customers. 
 This at a time when many global technology companies including WhatsApp, <keyword id="6354576" type="CITY" weightage="40" keywordseo="Facebook">Facebook</keyword>, caller identification service Truecaller, home rental marketplace Airbnb, and question and answer site Quora count India as one of their fastest growing markets. 
 
Nearly 40 million of WhatsApp’s global user base of 450 million is in India. “India is our largest market with about 30 million users and continues to demonstrate great opportunities for us,” said Nami Zarringhalam, cofounder of Sweden’s Truecaller. When Amarpreet Kalkat started his company Frrole in 2011, he wanted to build a product that was tailored to a user’s area of interest. 
 
“I believed it could rival Google News,” said the 35-year-old entrepreneur. Eight months later, Kalkat started looking for funds and he had to answer the dreaded question, over and over again: “How do you make money?” Two years of running the company without external funding almost made him bankrupt. Kalkat was forced to start a new by changing his model to an enterprise product. 
 
At about the same time when Frrole was launched in Silicon Valley, a text and photo sharing app called Snapchat was born. It received $60 million (Rs 361 crore) in initial funding and was handling 150 million photos every day. 
 
Last year, the company rejected a $3 billion (Rs 18,000 crore) buyout deal from Facebook. “There is a very high chance that Frrole would still have been a social newspaper, if we were based in Silicon Valley,” said Kalkat whose company now has a dozen of enterprise customers. 
 
Parag Dhol, managing director at Inventus Capital Partners, said he has some sympathy with the entrepreneurs’ point of view. “But let me throw the question back at them—let us find at least one product from India where there are at least 100 million users,” said the investor who has backed firms such as Savaari Car Rentals, online bus ticketing site redBus and technology company TELibrahma. 
 
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Angel investor Sharad Sharma, who pushed Kalkat to alter his business model, is of the view that in Silicon Valley entrepreneurs can afford to not have a paying business. “Because they have the confidence that they will get bought over, here there is no such scene. It’s all about viability of the business,” said Sharma who participated in a $245,000 angel (Rs 1.4 crore) funding round in Frrole this April. 
India has a far worse ratio of venture capital exits as compared to Israel and the US, according to data compiled by think tank iSpirt and investment bank Signal Hill. Few large companies are interested in buying out startups or using their products, impeding growth of local companies. 
 
“We had all the ingredients to become a large global company,” says Abhijit Bhattacharjee, 43-year-old founder of Luna Ergonomics, the maker of the Indian language keypad Panini. 
 
Named after an ancient Sanskrit grammarian, the technology makes it possible to type quickly and easily in all Indian languages on the mobile phone. The company which has received patents for its Korean language interface did not find takers amongst Indian telecom companies. 
 
“Supporting Indian scripts on digital devices does not suit the strengths and roadmaps of these companies,” said Bhattacharjee, whose company last released an Urdu keypad for iOS, Android, and PC in 2013. “Which large enterprise buys cutting edge technology from startups? When there are not early customers, how can you expect to have $1 billion companies?” asked Ashish Gupta, a senior managing director at Helion Venture Partners that backed group text messaging service GupShup. 
 
The Mumbai-based firm was launched just six months after microblogging site Twitter was launched in the US in July 2006. Within a year of inception the service had racked up 15 million users. 
 GupShup was a free, social, short messaging service that allowed users to communicate and connect with family, <keyword id="343" type="ENTERTAINMENT" weightage="40" keywordseo="Friends">friends</keyword> and followers using ordinary mobile handsets. But the telecom ecosystem and policies were a problem. 
 
“The regulations did not allow advertising. The operators kept the short messaging service rates high,” said Beerud Sheth, cofounder of Webaroo maker of GupShup product. The company had to shift focus from retail consumers and instead offer the messaging platform for enterprises. 
 
“They (government) should invest money in big ideas. They need to stop protecting big industries and start encouraging disruption and risk taking,” said Rahul Sood, partner at Microsoft Ventures and a technology entrepreneur, who sold the luxury computer business VodooPC to Hewlett Packard in 2006. 
 
Compare this to China, where the startup ecosystem is accelerating faster than anywhere in the world. There are around 1300 incubators and accelerators across the country compared with about 35 active accelerators in India. Shravan of Notion Ink has not lost hope yet. 
 
The entrepreneur is placing another bet. This time a personal computing robot called EVE, which he thinks will disrupt the market and will be in the market by 2017. “I will be jealous of my kids, they will be enjoying the rewards our hard work and same is true for the next generation of entrepreneurs,” he said.

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