TecQ: Net Neutrality, Facebook Free Basics, Lumia 950XL and More
TecQ is your round-up of the biggest news from the world of Technology this week.
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TecQ Bout: LeTV Le1s vs Huawei Honor 5X
LeTV is a new brand in India. Huawei’s Honor, on the other hand, has seen it all, over the past couple of years.
Both brands have launched their respective affordable devices recently and they are definitely worth looking at.
We’re talking about the LeTV Le 1s and the Honor 5X, both priced under Rs 15,000 right now. You might argue that there are plenty of options to choose from in this price range, so why these two?
To know which one of these you should go for, click here.
Free Basics No Longer Available to Users in India
Facebook has closed the door on its Free Basics initiative in India, effective immediately.
The social networking giant has been under intense scrutiny over its means of providing free internet. The development has been officially confirmed by the company.
Read the complete story here.
Review: Microsoft Lumia 950XL Is All About the Carl Zeiss Camera
The Lumia 1020 from Nokia (before Microsoft bought them) was one of the best camera phones in the market. It gave the iPhone, which was considered to have the best camera at that time, stiff competition.
Last year, Microsoft-owned Lumia did not focus on the flagship side of mobile affairs. Instead, they focused on improving Lumia’s brand image.
They recently launched the Lumia 950XL, but is it any good?
Find out here.
FAQ: Here’s What the TRAI Verdict on Net Neutrality Tells Us
The battle for net neutrality has reached its boiling point with TRAI ruling against differential pricing and therefore, putting a dampener on Facebook’s Free Basics and Airtel Zero.
Telecom operators have been strictly asked to do away with services that offer special benefits to users.
Here’s the lowdown on the net neutrality saga that has unfolded this week.
Google Offers 2GB of Free Storage on Safer Internet Day
If you’re running out of space on your Google account, then you’re in luck. The search giant has engaged in Safer Internet Day 2016, giving everyone the chance to add 2GB to their Google accounts.
This isn’t the first time Google has bestowed storage goodies on its users, and unlike what most of you think, there’s no hidden agenda behind this offering. Instead, you get a complete security work up of your account.
So, if you’re game, then here’s what you need to do to get the free 2GB space for your Gmail and Drive.