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Google Play has revealed its annual Best of 2024 awards for India, celebrating the apps and games that defined the year. With five of the seven top apps developed by Indian creators, the awards underscore India’s rising prominence in the global tech ecosystem. Mobile gaming also continues to boom, as the country solidifies its position as the second-largest market for gaming downloads worldwide. In a blog post announcing the winners, Google also shed light on how India is the world's second largest market in terms of mobile gaming downloads. "On the gaming front, the Indian gaming scene continues to thrive, with India adding 23 million new gamers in FY24, reaching a total of 590 million. In fact, India now boasts the world's second-largest market for mobile gaming downloads, with average weekly playtime increasing by 30%." Leading Apps: India at the Forefront of AI Innovation The blog post revealed that this year’s top apps showcased India’s innovative spirit, particularly in harnessing AI to meet user needs. Alle - Your AI Fashion Stylist, developed by Hey Alle, emerged as the year’s Best App and also won the Best for Fun award. Leveraging AI, Alle provides personalised fashion advice tailored to users’ occasions, body types, and preferences, reflecting the growing trend of AI-powered app experiences in India. Prateek Agarwal, Co-Founder &amp; CEO, Alle, said in a statement, “We noticed that the recent developments in Gen AI, combined with evolving consumer preferences for visual inspirational content, will create a massive opportunity to reimagine &amp; rebuild how people discover and shop for fashion. This realization led us to start Alle...As a new startup, Google Play has been crucial in helping us reach our early users organically. The platform's detailed analytics and crash reporting have been invaluable - they've helped us quickly identify and fix issues, improving our app stability.” Other app winners included: • Headlyne: Daily News with AI (Best for Personal Growth), offering curated news tailored to individual preferences. • Sony LIV: Sports &amp; Entertainment (Best for Large Screens), delivering immersive content on tablets and other big-screen devices. • WhatsApp Messenger (Best Multi-device App), enabling seamless communication across devices. • Fold: Expense Tracker (Best Everyday Essential) and Rise: Habit List (Best Hidden Gem) also captured user interest with practical and engaging features. The blog post added that India’s dominance in the AI app space is significant, accounting for 21% of global AI mobile app downloads this year, with nearly 1,000 Indian apps and games incorporating AI. Games that thrilled millions India’s gaming industry continued its upward trajectory, adding 23 million gamers this year, taking the total to 590 million. With gaming preferences increasingly reflecting local culture, many award-winning titles integrated Indian storylines and visuals. Squad Busters, a fast-paced multiplayer game, won Best Game for its simple yet engaging design. Meanwhile, Indus Battle Royale Mobile by SuperGaming earned the Best Made in India title for the second year running. Roby John, Co-Founder and CEO of SuperGaming, said in a statement, "We are committed to making Indus a standout Battle Royale experience. Our team has spent over three years thoughtfully crafting its characters, environments, and gameplay features to represent Indian Art and Culture authentically. The community's enthusiasm validates our vision of Indian games thriving globally. Winning this award is an incredible honor, not just as a milestone but also a motivation to keep striving for excellence. Google Play’s expertise and responsiveness have empowered us to deliver world-class gaming, pushing the boundaries of Indian gaming. We’re more committed than ever to raising the bar and making Indian gaming shine on the global stage.” Other top games included: • BGMI (Battlegrounds Mobile India) (Best Ongoing), for its India-centric updates featuring cricket, festivals, and celebrity collaborations. • Bloom – A Puzzle Adventure (Best Indie), for its unique mechanics and creativity. • Clash of Clans (Best Multi-device Game) and Yes, Your Grace (Best Story) also stood out for their engaging gameplay.

Google Play announces best apps and games of 2024 in India: All you need to know

<ul class="summary-list"><li>A New Jersey pizzeria is using Tesla's Cybertruck to serve pizzas on the go.</li><li>The Tesla truck's battery is used to power a portable pizza oven.</li></ul>A pizzeria in New Jersey has transformed two <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/tesla-cybertruck-owner-highlights-complaints-2024-10">Cybertrucks</a> into pizza trucks, using one of the <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/tesla">Tesla</a> vehicle's most futuristic features to cook pizzas on the go.Columbia Inn owners Fabio Antonio Arbelaez and Ryan McDermott bought three Tesla Cybertrucks to turn them into pizza delivery vehicles.They wanted new vehicles to relieve the strain on their gasoline pizza truck, which the two partners say was frequently booked months in advance.Now, they say they are facing a huge wave of demand for their Cybertruck pizza trucks, which they've modified to cook pizzas at parties and events."We designed a special sliding bed tray on the truck and set up an electric pizza oven, LED umbrellas, and a small refrigeration unit, which are all powered by the truck," said Arbelaez.<h2 id="4302d74a-d141-41c3-85e1-0fdb3841529d">Pizza on wheels</h2>Arbelaez told Business Insider that the two <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.tesla.com/support/powershare#:~:text=Universal%20Wall%20Connector%20enables%20bi,an%20outage%20when%20plugged%20in.">120-volt and one 240-volt outlets in the Cybertruck's cargo bed</a>, which draw power from its battery, make it perfect for cooking fresh pizzas.<div type="image" title="Cybertruck pizza truck" height="443" width="591" msid="114660681" hostid="261" sizebytes="21486"></div>"Our big gas truck, there's only so many places it can go," said McDermott."We could take the Cybertruck to the middle of the Sahara Desert, provided we have a full charge, cook pizzas for six hours, and drive back," he added.Elon Musk promised the Cybertruck would be an <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/elon-musk-tesla-cybertruck-recalled-again-2024-10">"apocalypse-proof" </a>off-roader when the first deliveries began last year.A series of viral videos have shown the Cybertruck struggling with <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/tesla-cybertruck-apocalypse-vehicle-thwarted-stuck-sand-snow-regulator-recalls-2024-5">sandy beaches</a>, <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/cybertruck-tesla-stuck-snow-video-driver-error-ford-viral-2023-12">snowy terrain</a> and <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/tesla-cybertruck-offroading-videos-struggling-climb-steep-hill-2023-11">a steep hill</a>.Like other electric vehicles, including the Ford F-150 Lightning, the Cybertruck has <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/electric-vehicles-gm-ford-home-charging-power-climate-change-2022-10">bidirectional</a><a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/electric-vehicles-gm-ford-home-charging-power-climate-change-2022-10"> charging</a>, allowing it to become a mobile power source for appliances and <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.tesla.com/support/powershare#:~:text=Powershare%20allows%20you%20to%20charge,bed%20outlet%20on%20your%20Cybertruck.">even other electric vehicles</a>.Some EV owners have used bidirectional charging to power their homes and vital machinery during storms and flooding, and <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/f-150-lightnings-are-keeping-the-lights-on-after-helene-2024-10">some F-150 owners in Florida</a> used their vehicles to keep their homes running during Hurricane Helene.<div type="image" title="Cybertruck pizza truck" height="419" width="800" msid="114660676" hostid="261" sizebytes="36648"></div>Arbelaez and McDermott are using two of their Cybertrucks as mobile pizza kitchens, and the third is available on the Turo car rental platform.Arbelaez told BI that in five months of running the first "CyberPizzaTruck" the vehicle had paid off 40% of its price — and with demand booming, they're considering ordering more."Lots of people criticized me in 2012 when I got a Tesla Model S. They said I was stupid for getting that car because Tesla was going to be bankrupt and electric cars would never succeed," said Arbelaez."I got that car because I understood the importance of companies like <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/tesla">Tesla,</a> so I wanted to contribute. I hope we have more companies like Tesla and people like <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/elon-musk">Elon Musk</a>," he added.Arbelaez said that growing up on a coffee farm in Colombia had taught him the importance of preserving the environment."Fossil fuels are a wasteful source of energy. We're using unrenewable natural resources to produce energy, and when we do, we pollute the atmosphere and impact the environment," he said.McDermott said that while the Cybertruck does turn plenty of heads, reactions aren't always positive."You get a lot of haters. I've had people scream at me on the highway, saying 'That's the ugliest thing I've ever seen'," he said, adding he believes the reactions are down to hostility about electric vehicles."It just makes me scratch my head and laugh. I think that means we're winning the war here."McDermott and Arbelaez hope to one day serve pizza for Musk and Tesla employees <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/elon-musk-moving-spacex-x-texas-headquarters-california-law-2024-7">at its Austin HQ</a>."We want to be the first people to make pizza on the moon and Mars, and we want to make pizza for them on our Cybertruck out in Texas," McDermott said.

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Google is testing a potentially game-changing feature for its Android Search widget, aiming to make <keyword id="20848926" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="search-results" source="keywords">search results</keyword> more accessible than ever. According to a report by Android Authority, the tech giant is experimenting with showing results directly within the search bar itself. If implemented, this feature could cut down the time it takes for users to find answers, as they won’t need to leave the widget or open the browser to access certain details. <h2>What’s new?</h2> Currently, tapping the Google Search bar on Android opens a full search interface, leading users to results displayed in the Google app or Chrome browser. The new feature, however, is expected to streamline this process by displaying quick snippets of information—like answers to simple queries—right inside the widget. This feature appears to cater to quick searches, such as asking about the weather, basic facts, or quick calculations, offering a faster, more seamless user experience. The idea is to save users the step of navigating to a full results page, especially for straightforward questions. <h2>Potential benefits for users</h2> The convenience factor is undeniable. By showing <keyword id="24183217" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="real-time-results" source="keywords">real-time results</keyword> within the widget, Google aims to boost engagement and usability for Android users who rely on the Search widget for day-to-day queries. Imagine typing “today’s weather” or “how many centimetres in an inch” and getting the result without ever leaving your home screen. However, for more complex queries requiring extensive results, users would still need to click through to the full search results. While this feature is still in the testing phase, its potential rollout could significantly enhance how Android users interact with Google Search. For now, though, there’s no official word on when—or if—this feature will be available to all users. Android enthusiasts might want to keep an eye on upcoming updates to see if Google decides to make this time-saving enhancement a reality.

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<ul class="summary-list"><li>Starbucks wants to curb chaotic and complex mobile orders.</li><li>CEO Brian Niccol announced that "common sense" guardrails will soon be put on app customizations.</li></ul>Starbucks will soon start to crack down on excessive customizations made in its app as the company aims to <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/starbucks-online-orders-might-stand-in-way-new-ceo-plans-2024-10">improve its mobile ordering </a>and in-store experience.CEO Brian Niccol said the coffee chain will implement "common sense guardrails" on app orders in the coming months as part of the company's effort to <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/starbucks-workers-requested-store-changes-new-ceo-2024-10">separate the pick-up process from in-store orders.</a>The former Chipotle head made the announcement during a "disappointing" <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/starbucks-ceo-to-lay-out-strategy-to-fix-coffee-chain-2024-10">third-quarter earnings call</a> on Wednesday. Niccol joined Starbucks in September and has been tasked with <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/starbucks-new-ceo-looking-to-baristas-as-part-of-turnaround-2024-10">overhauling the struggling chain</a>.The company's app currently offers "all kinds of customization" on food and drinks, Niccol said, which complicates the ordering process for customers and incentivizes them to create drinks that are <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/starbucks-worker-long-wait-times-down-to-staffing-mobile-orders-2024-8">complex for baristas to execute.</a>"I also think we have some pricing architecture tied to guardrails to ensure that we end up with no surprises for, frankly, anybody, on what the price is of what they just built," he added.<a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/starbucks-new-system-to-make-slow-ordering-better-isnt-solution-2024-9">Mobile orders</a> make up more than 30% of transactions at Starbucks stores, he said. But longer-than-expected wait times and crowded cafés have soured some customers on the Starbucks experience, Niccol added.Niccol said the company is also prioritizing a new sequencing algorithm that enables accurate pickup times for mobile orders to avoid overwhelming the cafés.

Starbucks will add 'guardrails' to app in effort to streamline mobile ordering

If you've ever found yourself sheepishly glancing around after cutting a red light or using your phone while driving, only to relax because "no cops in sight," think again! In <keyword id="19895037" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Bengaluru" source="keywords">Bengaluru</keyword>, the traffic police have gone tech-savvy, and they're now leveraging AI to keep an eye on you – whether or not there’s an officer standing by. <h2>Bengaluru’s AI revolution in <keyword id="22205047" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="traffic-enforcement" source="keywords">traffic enforcement</keyword></h2>Bengaluru, the tech hub of India, has pioneered the use of AI-based enforcement in its bustling streets. "At present, we use AI-based cameras to enforce seven violations," said MN Anucheth, Joint Commissioner of Police (Bengaluru City Traffic) in an interview with Moneycontrol. 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<ul><li>The Indian smartphone market recorded a 5.6% growth in Q3 2024, with 46 million devices shipped.</li><li>Vivo emerged as the market leader, with a 15.8% market share.</li><li>Apple recorded its highest quarterly shipments in India in Q3 2024.</li></ul> <keyword id="10541246" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="indian-smartphone-shipments" source="Orion">Indian smartphone shipments</keyword> recorded a growth of 5.6% in Q3 2024, marking the fifth consecutive quarter to record growth. In Q3 2024, 46 million smartphones were shipped in India. According to a report by International Data Corporation (IDC), Cupertino tech giant Apple posted its highest quarterly shipments in India at 4 million units, led by iPhone 15 and iPhone 13. “Growth in the biggest quarter of the year was fueled by attractive discounts, multiple financing options, extended device warranty and cashback/bank offers across both online/offline channels. The launch of several new 5G smartphones also drove demand,” said Upasana Joshi, Senior Research Manager, Devices Research, IDC Asia Pacific. <h2>Smartphone Market Share Q3 2024</h2><table style="border-width: initial; border-style: none;"></colgroup><tbody><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;background-color:#000000;padding:0pt 5pt 0pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Company </td><td style="border-bottom:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;background-color:#000000;padding:0pt 5pt 0pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Q3 2024 </td><td style="border-right:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;background-color:#000000;padding:0pt 5pt 0pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Q3 2023 </td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;background-color:#d9d9d9;padding:0pt 5pt 0pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Vivo </td><td style="border-bottom:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;background-color:#d9d9d9;padding:0pt 5pt 0pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">15.8% </td><td style="border-right:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;background-color:#d9d9d9;padding:0pt 5pt 0pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">13.9% </td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;padding:0pt 5pt 0pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Oppo </td><td style="border-bottom:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;padding:0pt 5pt 0pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">13.9% </td><td style="border-right:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;padding:0pt 5pt 0pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">9.9% </td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;background-color:#d9d9d9;padding:0pt 5pt 0pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Samsung </td><td style="border-bottom:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;background-color:#d9d9d9;padding:0pt 5pt 0pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">12.3% </td><td style="border-right:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;background-color:#d9d9d9;padding:0pt 5pt 0pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">16.2% </td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;padding:0pt 5pt 0pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Realme </td><td style="border-bottom:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;padding:0pt 5pt 0pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">11.5% </td><td style="border-right:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;padding:0pt 5pt 0pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">15.1% </td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;background-color:#d9d9d9;padding:0pt 5pt 0pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Xiaomi </td><td style="border-bottom:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;background-color:#d9d9d9;padding:0pt 5pt 0pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">11.4% </td><td style="border-right:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;background-color:#d9d9d9;padding:0pt 5pt 0pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">11.7% </td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;padding:0pt 5pt 0pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Apple </td><td style="border-bottom:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;padding:0pt 5pt 0pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">8.6% </td><td style="border-right:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;padding:0pt 5pt 0pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">5.7% </td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;background-color:#d9d9d9;padding:0pt 5pt 0pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Poco </td><td style="border-bottom:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;background-color:#d9d9d9;padding:0pt 5pt 0pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">5.8% </td><td style="border-right:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;background-color:#d9d9d9;padding:0pt 5pt 0pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">5.7% </td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;padding:0pt 5pt 0pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Motorola </td><td style="border-bottom:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;padding:0pt 5pt 0pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">5.7% </td><td style="border-right:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;padding:0pt 5pt 0pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">2.4% </td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;background-color:#d9d9d9;padding:0pt 5pt 0pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">iQOO </td><td style="border-bottom:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;background-color:#d9d9d9;padding:0pt 5pt 0pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">4.2% </td><td style="border-right:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;background-color:#d9d9d9;padding:0pt 5pt 0pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">2.2% </td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;padding:0pt 5pt 0pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">OnePlus </td><td style="border-bottom:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;padding:0pt 5pt 0pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">3.6% </td><td style="border-right:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;padding:0pt 5pt 0pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">6.2% </td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;background-color:#d9d9d9;padding:0pt 5pt 0pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Others </td><td style="border-bottom:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;background-color:#d9d9d9;padding:0pt 5pt 0pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">7.2% </td><td style="border-right:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;background-color:#d9d9d9;padding:0pt 5pt 0pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">11.0% </td></tr></tbody></table> Source: IDC <h2>Vivo leads the market</h2>Vivo has emerged as the market leader in Q3 2024, with a 15.8% market share, up from a 13.9% market share in Q3 2023. This marks the third consecutive quarter where the smartphone maker has led the Indian smartphone market. Vivo’s shipments have increased by 20% year-on-year. Oppo is second, with a 13.9% market share in Q3 2024, up from a 9.9% market share in Q3 2023. The company’s shipments have increased by 47.6% year-on-year. Samsung, which led the Indian smartphone market in Q3 2023 with a market share of 16.2% has been pushed down to the third spot with a 12.3% market share. The company’s shipments have declined by 19.7% year-on-year. Other notable changes include the increase in Apple’s market share from 5.7% to 8.2%, a decline in OnePlus’ market share from 6.2% to 3.6% and a 149% year-on-year increase in shipments recorded by Motorola. <h2>5G shipments on the rise</h2>The share of 5G shipments increased to 83% in Q3 2024, up from 57% in Q3 2023. Of the 46 million smartphones shipped, 38 million were 5G smartphones. This has been fueled by the decline in the average selling price (ASP) of 5G smartphones. The ASP has by 20% to $292 (approx. ₹24,650). “Cyclical dip in demand after the festive period and high shipments in 3Q24 will result in higher stock levels across channels in 4Q24. Thus, India's smartphone market is expected to exit 2024 with a low single-digit annual growth,” said Navkendar Singh, AVP – Devices Research, IDC. 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<ul class="summary-list"><li>Republicans in Israel are working hard ahead of the election.</li><li>Israel has the fourth-largest US expat community, with up to 200,000 eligible voters.</li></ul>Judith Segaloff has been busy in the <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/kamala-harris-donald-trump-15-days-swing-states-polling-2024-10">run-up to the election.</a>"From early in the morning, until late at night, people are calling me, people are WhatsApping me, people are asking how to get their ballots," she told Business Insider during a phone call. "It's non-stop."Born in the US, <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/60000-american-jews-live-in-west-bank-settlements">Segaloff now lives in the West Bank</a> in a settler community that the International Court of Justice says is illegal.Working with the Republican Overseas in Israel group, she is emerging as a key organizer to mobilize the GOP vote in what <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/harris-trump-presidential-election-swing-state-polls-sun-belt-2024-10">looks like a very close race.</a>Expats' votes are counted in the last state they lived in. As a former Michigander, Segaloff's vote is powerful.She has been reaching out to other US voters living in Israel, originally from battleground states, in the hope of helping to secure a win for <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/category/donald-trump">former President Donald Trump.</a>"I think that we could influence the swing states and move them a little bit," she said.<div type="image" title="An Israeli flag is displayed in front of a building near a road sign for the US embassy in Jerusalem on September 27, 2023." height="2432" width="3648" msid="114727058" hostid="261" sizebytes="1007938"></div>According to the <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.fvap.gov/info/reports-surveys/overseas-citizen-population-analysis">Federal Voting Assistance Program</a>, Israel has the US's fourth-largest expat community and about 147,000 eligible voters. iVote Israel, a voting resource for Americans in Israel, estimates the number at around 200,000.The pool of voters isn't huge, but in such a close election, it could prove significant.Matanya Harow, iVote Israel's national director, said most voters contacting them are from New York, New Jersey, and California, but a significant number come from battleground states, mainly Pennsylvania and Michigan."I believe that they can have quite a sizable impact," he said.With days to go, absentee ballot registration deadlines for many states have already passed, so iVote Israel is primarily helping voters return their existing ballots — a process that varies by state.Historically, the challenging task has stunted turnout in Israel. <a target="_blank" href="https://www.fvap.gov/uploads/FVAP/Reports/FVAP-VoterBrief_211105_v1a.pdf">According to the FVAP</a>, only about 5% of American voters in Israel cast their ballot in 2020.Nonetheless, both parties are trying.<a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.cbsnews.com/news/democrats-investment-voters-abroad-us-election/">According to CBS News,</a> the Democratic National Committee allocated $300,000 for Democrats Abroad to reach overseas voters—a first in a presidential election cycle.Although the official Democrats Abroad in Israel group disbanded over a disagreement shortly after last year'<a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/israel-hamas-october7-attacks-middle-east-lebanon-war-2024-10">s October 7, 2023, terrorist attacks</a>, a new organization formed — American Democrats in Israel.Heather Stone, the group's executive vice chair, said they've received "thousands" of calls from swing-state voters living in Israel. "It's down to the wire," she said.She said those voters see <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/category/kamala-harris">Vice President Kamala Harris</a> as supportive of Israel and its ability to defend itself. They are, she said, also motivated by other issues like<a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/how-to-vote-abortion-top-issue-2024-biden-trump-guide"> abortion,</a> healthcare, the economy, and the climate crisis."We don't check our values just because we moved across the ocean," Stone said.<h2 id="a3a834ae-ff15-4a91-9554-0a29772b433f">The GOP pitch — protecting Israel's security</h2>The Republican camp appears to be zeroing in on Israel's defense and security.Sen. <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/jd-vance-60-percent-chance-trump-wins-betting-markets-kalshi-2024-10">JD Vance,</a> Trump's running mate, <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.jpost.com/american-politics/article-824435">said in a video earlier this month</a> to American voters in Israel that if Harris becomes president, "it's going to lead to broader regional war or maybe even worse."Trump has previously made the <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://thehill.com/homenews/4889959-donald-trump-israel-will-cease-to-exist-kamala-harris/">unfounded claim that Israel would cease to exist</a> within years if he doesn't win.The message resonated with some American voters in Israel, particularly given <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/israel-fighting-war-3-fronts-hamas-lebanon-syria-middle-east-2023-10">Israel's simultaneous fights with Hamas, Hezbollah, and other regional foes</a>"We're fighting for our survival right now, our sons and daughters — of Americans — are being killed in Gaza and Lebanon," Raphael Gantshar, a New Yorker who moved to Israel 17 years ago, told BI.He said American voters in Israel will be asking, '"Which presidency is the one that will save the lives of my children?"Gantshar believes Trump is the answer and will vote for him for a second time. He said he feels the former president understands better than Harris how to stabilize the region, which he believes aligns with the best interests of the US.<div type="image" title="US President Donald Trump watches as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (R) speaks from the Truman Balcony at the White House during the signing ceremony of the Abraham Accord." height="2560" width="3840" msid="114727064" hostid="261" sizebytes="264084"></div>For Tzvi Silver, who moved from New Jersey 13 years ago, Israel's security is a concern, but he doesn't necessarily buy the apocalyptic warnings."I don't think that Vice President Kamala Harris being elected will necessarily be good for Israel," he said."I'm also not concerned that I'll wake up on the day after the election, November 6, and all of a sudden the Jewish state will, God forbid, be gone or something like that."Silver said that he had been convinced to vote for Trump based on his track record, highlighting the <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/jared-kushner-founding-nonprofit-focused-middle-east-report-2021-5">Abraham Accords </a>— agreements from Trump's presidency that promoted Arab-Israeli normalization — and the state of the US economy.Although Silver is firm in his decision, that is not the case for everyone around him. He said his in-laws plan to vote for Harris, while his wife may vote for Trump for the first time.<h2 id="3975bf45-0b1c-4720-81d3-7d574642a678">In Trump-friendly Israel, American expats are divided</h2>In general, Israel is Trump-friendly territory. There's even <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/some-israeli-conservatives-said-trump-just-like-one-of-us-2022-11">a town square named after him.</a>According to a <a target="_blank" href="https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/israel-us-election-poll-trump-harris-vote-preference/story?id=114474257">national Langer Research/PORI poll </a>of 1,012 Israelis last month, Trump is comfortably ahead of with 56% of preferences to Harris' 24%.In contrast, <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/trump-claims-jewish-voters-leaving-democratic-party-2019-3">Jewish voters in the US</a> overwhelmingly tend to support the Democrats.While no specific polls exist for US voters in Israel, Uriel Abulof, an associate professor at Tel Aviv University's School of Political Science, believes opinions are divided, primarily along religious lines.He said that among American voters in Israel, Orthodox Jews are more likely to support Trump, while secular Jews tend to favor Harris.For those in the middle, their choice is likely to hinge on who they believe will best protect Israel, Abulof said.This may in turn be influenced by their support for <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/netanyahu-israel-congress-hamas-gaza-war-aid-palestinian-protest-2024-7">Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.</a>He said, "In this age where everything is so personalized, if Bibi says, and effectively he does, that Trump is better for Israel, then they would vote for Trump."For the Republicans Overseas in Israel, they're banking on a sizable number of those people being from swing states.Or, as Segaloff wrote in a WhatsApp message, "Here's hoping."

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<ul><li><keyword id="19896911" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Reliance-Jio" source="keywords" meta.keywordsubtype="org" meta.entityname="Reliance Jio" meta.hostid="261" meta.entityid="Reliance Jio">Reliance Jio</keyword> has launched the <keyword id="23557661" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="JioBharat-V3" source="keywords">JioBharat V3</keyword> and V4 feature phones.</li><li>The devices have been launched at the ongoing <keyword id="22302084" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Indian-Mobile-Congress" source="keywords">Indian Mobile Congress</keyword> (IMC) 2024.</li><li>The JioBharat V3 and V4 come with an ₹123 <keyword id="23557663" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="monthly-recharge-plan" source="keywords">monthly recharge plan</keyword>.</li></ul> Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance Jio on Tuesday launched the JioBharat V3 and V4 4G smartphones at the ongoing Indian Mobile Congress (IMC) 2024. The devices, according to the company are aimed at 2G users looking to shift to 4G phones. The two new feature phones are the successors of the popular JioBharat V2 feature phone. In addition to offering calling services, these phones also bring <keyword id="22558342" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="JioPay" source="keywords">JioPay</keyword> integration, live TV services, and more. <div type="Article" hostid="261" msid="114203740" title="Hyundai IPO review – Everything you need to know about India’s biggest IPO" mstype="2" mssubtype="0"></div> <h2>JioBharat V3 and V4 price in India</h2>The JioBharat V3 and V4 are both priced at ₹1,099 in India. The phones will be available from Amazon India, JioMart and the company’s authorised offline retailers across the country. <h2>JioBharat V3 and V4 recharge plan</h2>Jio has also announced a recharge plan for the JioBharat V3 and V4 feature phones. The company has introduced an ₹123 plan that will offer unlimited calls and 14GB of data per month. <h2>JioBharat V3 and V4 features</h2>The JioBharat V3 has been launched with a style-centric approach, aimed at users primarily looking at form, while the <keyword id="23557662" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="JioBharat-V4" source="keywords">JioBharat V4</keyword> focuses on features, aimed at users looking at function. The JioBharat V3 features a sleek design, keeping design in mind over functionality. The JioBharat V4 on the other hand packs features, despite featuring a minimalistic design. The JioBharat V3 and V4 are both equipped with a suite of Jio services, including JioPay which gives access to unified payments interface (UPI), JioTV, which offers access to 455 live TV channels, JioCinema and more. The two smartphones support 23 Indian languages and come with expandable storage of up to 128GB. The devices are powered by a 1,000mAh battery. <div type="Article" hostid="261" msid="114241402" title="Global smartphone shipments record 4% growth in Q3 2024, Samsung leads the market" mstype="2" mssubtype="0"></div> The JioBharat V3 and V4 also come with JioChat support, offering unlimited messaging, voice messages, group chat and more on the platform. SEE ALSO: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/mobile/news/global-smartphone-shipments-record-4-growth-in-q3-2024-samsung-leads-the-market/articleshow/114241402.cms">Global smartphone shipments record 4% growth in Q3 2024, Samsung leads the market</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/stock-market/webstories/hyundai-ipo-price-band-to-risk-factors-all-you-need-to-know/slidelist/114235421.cms">Hyundai IPO – Price band to risk factors, all you need to know</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/mobile/webstories/realme-p1-speed-5g-vs-redmi-note-13-5g-which-phone-should-you-buy-under-20000/slidelist/114244322.cms">Realme P1 Speed 5G vs Redmi Note 13 5G – Which phone should you buy under ₹20,000?</a>

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Apple has officially launched iOS 18.2, introducing a wave of innovative features that redefine personalisation, creativity, and AI-powered user interactions. The update, available across compatible iPhones, places a spotlight on advanced capabilities like <keyword id="22547841" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Image-Playground" source="keywords">Image Playground</keyword>, GenMoji, and <keyword id="21995043" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Siri-enhancements" source="keywords">Siri enhancements</keyword>, setting the stage for a more immersive and intelligent iOS experience. One of the standout features of iOS 18.2 is Image Playground, a dynamic tool that turns user prompts into visually striking creations. Leveraging advanced AI technology, this feature allows users to generate unique images by describing their vision in text. Whether crafting personalised holiday cards or brainstorming creative concepts, Image Playground ensures that every output is polished and tailored to the user’s imagination. Another exciting addition is GenMoji, a next-generation avatar builder that blends realism with extensive customisation. From lifelike facial expressions to intricate accessories, users can create avatars that resonate with their individuality. These GenMojis integrate seamlessly across Apple services, including messaging and social media sharing, making communication more expressive than ever. Siri also receives a significant upgrade in iOS 18.2. The virtual assistant now offers enhanced contextual understanding, allowing it to deliver smarter recommendations and more precise real-time translations. For example, Siri can provide tailored suggestions for navigating through apps or managing daily tasks, thanks to its improved understanding of user behaviour. The update also highlights Apple’s commitment to creativity and inclusivity. For instance, iOS 18.2 introduces accessibility features that cater to users with diverse needs, ensuring the operating system remains user-friendly for everyone. iOS 18.2 is not just about individual features—it’s about delivering a cohesive experience. The update integrates AI-powered tools to create a system that feels intuitive, engaging, and innovative. Apple is positioning this release as a bridge between personalisation and practicality, empowering users to explore their creativity while making everyday tasks more seamless. The rollout of iOS 18.2 aligns with Apple’s broader vision of enhancing its ecosystem with smarter tools and inclusive technologies. The company continues to raise the bar for mobile operating systems, ensuring that iPhones remain at the forefront of technological advancement. With iOS 18.2 now available for download, users can experience the future of personalisation, creativity, and AI-driven interactions right at their fingertips.

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The long-standing concern that <keyword id="20016418" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="mobile-phones" source="keywords">mobile phones</keyword> might cause <keyword id="20881867" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="brain-cancer" source="keywords">brain cancer</keyword> has once again been debunked by a comprehensive systematic review commissioned by the <keyword id="19896311" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="World-Health-Organization" source="keywords" meta.keywordsubtype="org" meta.entityname="World Health Organization" meta.hostid="261" meta.entityid="World Health Organization">World Health Organization</keyword> (WHO). Published in the journal Environment International, this review provides the strongest evidence to date that <keyword id="23039585" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="radio-wave-exposure" source="keywords">radio wave exposure</keyword> from mobile phones does not increase the risk of brain cancer or other <keyword id="19924603" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="health-issues" source="keywords">health issues</keyword>. Mobile phones emit <keyword id="21686850" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="radio-waves" source="keywords">radio waves</keyword>, a form of non-ionising radiation, which has raised concerns over the years due to their proximity to the head during use. The idea that these devices could be linked to brain cancer has been a topic of debate, especially since mobile phones have become an integral part of daily life. Despite occasional studies hinting at potential harm, the scientific consensus has consistently found no association between mobile phone use and cancer. The new review strengthens this consensus, analysing data from over 5,000 studies, including 63 key studies published between 1994 and 2022. The review found no evidence that mobile phone use, even over prolonged periods, increases the risk of brain cancer or any other head or neck cancers. <div type="Article" hostid="261" msid="111865954" title="9 foods that can boost your brain health — and don&amp;#39;t cost more than $1 per serving" mstype="2" mssubtype="0"></div>This latest research is a critical follow-up to the 2011 classification by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), a part of WHO, which labeled radio waves as a "possible carcinogen" based on limited evidence. The new review, with its more extensive and updated data set, clarifies that earlier concerns were based on observational studies that had significant biases. One of the major studies cited by the IARC was the <keyword id="23039584" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="interphone" source="keywords">INTERPHONE</keyword> study, which relied on self-reported data from brain cancer patients who may have overestimated their mobile phone use. The new review, however, considers more recent and robust studies that show no correlation between mobile phone use and cancer incidence. Importantly, the findings also reflect the fact that, despite the massive increase in mobile phone use over the past few decades, there has been no corresponding rise in brain cancer cases. This reinforces the idea that national and international safety limits for radio wave exposure are effective in protecting public health. While the results are reassuring, the review emphasizes the need for ongoing research. As technology evolves and the use of radio waves expands, it remains crucial to monitor any potential health impacts. However, for now, the evidence strongly supports the safety of mobile phones, countering persistent misconceptions and misinformation. In summary, this comprehensive review should put to rest fears about mobile phones and brain cancer, confirming that the devices we rely on daily do not pose a risk to our health. <div type="Article" hostid="261" msid="112205625" title="Eating processed meats like bacon may age your brain — but you can avoid it with simple food swaps, research suggests" mstype="2" mssubtype="0"></div>

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<ul class="summary-list"><li>Mobile World Congress, a mobile communications trade show, is coming to Las Vegas this week.</li><li>This year, it focuses on enterprise transformation, AI networks, and 5G edge computing.</li></ul>Techies, salespeople, and industry executives are arriving in Nevada this week for MWC Las Vegas, which kicks off today.Big-name companies are set to be in attendance, with speakers from Nvidia, Salesforce, and UScellular giving presentations or panel talks.The annual mobile-communications trade show brings more than 250 exhibitors, sponsors, and partners to the Las Vegas Convention Center in Sin City from Tuesday to Thursday."MWC Las Vegas 2024 is North America's top event for businesses and industries looking to harness the power of 5G and AI," Lara Dewar, chief marketing officer of the conference's organizer, GSMA, told Business Insider. "It brings together leading experts in 5G technology, showcasing real-life use cases that demonstrate how 5G, edge computing, and IoT are transforming industries, driving innovation, and solving critical business challenges."5G technology is on track to add $210 billion in GDP to the North American economy by 2030, GSMA's "Mobile Economy North America" <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.gsma.com/solutions-and-impact/connectivity-for-good/mobile-economy/northamerica/">report said</a>.Key themes at MWC this year include enterprise transformation, AI networks, and 5G edge computing."5G is at a pivotal point at the moment, in particular when it comes to the opportunities for B2B business," Dewar said. "Telcos are looking to monetize their investments in 5G and they need to look beyond core telecom solutions and service areas, which offer limited headroom for growth. Enterprise spending on tech services, such as cloud and data center, cybersecurity, <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/iot-devices-security-concerns-5g-networks-2023-11">IoT</a>, analytics, AI, blockchain and network <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/guides/tech/what-is-an-api">APIs</a> — is around five times the spend on traditional communications at $1.16 trillion in 2023."<a target="_blank" class="" href="https://data.gsmaintelligence.com/research/research/research-2024/the-opportunity-for-operators-in-b2b-technology-services">Research</a> that GSMA Intelligence released this month suggests there's an addressable market of more than $400 billion, or roughly 35% of the current mobile-operator revenue base globally, for telecommunications companies trying to drive revenue in the business-to-business space.Over its three days, the conference is scheduled to feature sessions on applications of 5G and connected technology in everything from transportation and healthcare to homeland security and entertainment. Sponsors and partners this year include Verizon, Qualcomm, T-Mobile, Cisco, Microsoft, and Booz Allen.Major phone makers have launched 5G-enabled devices in recent years, with Samsung launching its first 5G-compatible phone in 2019 and Apple doing so in 2020. This year, artificial-intelligence features were the key focus for smartphone makers, with Apple announcing Apple Intelligence and Samsung and Google announcing new AI features for their respective Galaxy and Pixel lines.Ulf Ewaldsson, T-Mobile's president of technology and one of the speakers for the conference's opening keynote Tuesday, said it's "an incredibly exciting time" in the industry."Right now, we're at a bit of a crossroads in the 5G journey. We're about halfway through its lifecycle," he said. "There's major themes beyond 5G standalone to keep an eye on, like AI and <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.gsma.com/solutions-and-impact/technologies/networks/5g-network-technologies-and-solutions/5g-advanced/">5G Advanced</a>. The most exciting thing to me about MWC Americas this year is sharing the progress we've made to empower businesses to leverage the power of 5G like never before, with powerful capabilities like network slicing benefiting across different industries and enterprises."The trade show in Vegas comes more than seven months after Mobile World Congress Barcelona, which is also hosted by GSMA. That conference attracted device makers including Motorola, Xiaomi, OnePlus, Lenovo, and the AI-pin company Humane.For the Vegas conference, notable speakers include Nvidia's senior vice president for telecommunications, Ronnie Vasishta; Verizon Global Services' president, Shankar Arumugavelu; the Department of the Air Force's chief information officer, Venice Goodwine; and Randi Zuckerberg, the CEO of Hug and Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg's sister.

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