The week started off with PMO mobile app being launched on Android developed by a group of six engineering students who had won a contest last year, organized by MyGov Portal. Then, Google celebrated Rio Olympics with a fruit doodle, Apple iPhone 7 was leaked in a video on a YouTube channel, and Microsoft hinted about two major Windows 10 updates to be rolled out next year. Along with this, Google shocked the whole of Internet by removing Palestine from the map!

It wasn't just this! This week, we also saw, as usual, a number of exciting launches, like, New Le 2 variant by LeEco, Vibe C2 Power by Lenovo, Cinemax 3 by Zen Mobile, Smart LED TVs by Micromax, Smart Shirt by Arrow, HD LED TVs by Kodak, M3E by Meizu and Samsung Galaxy Note 7 in India.

On the other hand, we listed out a number of deals and offers on the occasion of Independence Day, and 10 Indian apps that have actually been downloaded more than a million times, while celebrating India’s Digital Diversity. We also listed out some of the iconic mobiles that gave Indians freedom.

Rumours, exclusive stories, reviews, and a number of launches; a lot happened this week. However, if you had missed out any of our stories, do not worry. Here's a chance, as usual, to go back and review some of the exciting stuff:

10 Desi Apps With Over A Million Downloads

Apps have made our lives so much easier. India is one of the fastest growing markets for app developers. The recent years have seen huge advances in the world of apps. They’ve moved from a being “fun” element on a smartphone to being a useful and indispensable. Right from ordering daily needs like groceries, booking bus tickets, and even dating, Indian apps have nailed them all.

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Celebrating India’s Digital Diversity

Seventy years ago millions across the country broke into a euphoric celebration as they heard the voice of Poornam Vishwanathan announce the news of Indian Independence on All India Radio. 70 years later, a 24 year old girl is staring at her computer screen trying to fathom the emotions of those millions who heard the news of their freedom through a radio. News of freedom over a radio and writing a feature on freedom on a computer - we have come a long way. It set us thinking the significance  of radio back in those days, the technology used then and now this country is a formidable force in the world of technology.

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Iconic Mobiles That Gave Indians Freedom

While we often complain about promotional calls, unwanted social media posts and silly WhatsApp forwards, a few generations back, folks had some real problems. Sending a word out was a daunting task, which was largely dependent on runners and scanty networks of post offices. Things started becoming efficient as India got its first electric telegraph (Taar) line between Calcutta and Diamond Harbour in 1850. Soon, the network expanded into other cities such as Peshawar, Agra, Bombay, Madras, and Bangalore. By 1854, the service was opened to the lesser mortals.

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​​New Video Leak Shows Apple iPhone 7

Apple iPhone 7 has already topped the rumour mill with a number of leaks and tips spilling out almost every day. Recently, we came across @Evleaks tweeting about the iPhone 7 being launched in September, this year. Considering that, with just a month away for it's launch, there a new leak video that boasts the iPhone 7 in all glory. The video has been uploaded on a YouTube channel -- Bshop Kuwa.

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HTC 10 Gets World's First USB Type C Headphones

While USB Type C audio is making rounds, JBL has announced the availability of its headphones, dubbed the Reflect Aware C. If you remember, the headphones were announced back in April, alongide the HTC 10 smartphone. JBL Reflect Aware C is claimed as being the world's first USB Type C earphones that come with a USB-C standard connector and work with only a few smartphones that currently have said 'good-bye' to the 3.5 mm audio port.

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New Rumoured Macbook Pro To Launch Soon

Remember we had earlier written five reasons why you should actually postpone buying a Macbook? Well, it seems like the clock is ticking... and if you still haven't purchased one, you can... pretty soon! Yes! the new rumoured Macbook Pro with retina display, Touch ID sensor and OLED mini screen is coming soon.

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Will Apple Launch An ‘All Glass’ iPhone?

With Apple sales dipping worldwide and the launch its iPhone 7 due this september, fresh reports suggest that fans could soon expect an all glass iPhone. Japanese website Nikkei has reported that Foxconn Technology Group is developing a glass casing for Apple as the part of the smartphone redesign. The revamped design, as per reports, is set to be unveiled only next year and Apple is determined to boost its dipping sales and fight off competition from rivals like Samsung and Huawei. Foxconn Technology has reportedly been working on the all glass feature since last year.

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Samsung Galaxy Note 7 Arrives In India

The Samsung Galaxy Note 7 has been launched in India at INR 59,900 and the company has announced that pre-bookings will begin from August 22 and at a special price of INR 1,990 customers can purchase the new Gear VR headset with the flagship phablet. Samsung Gear VR if bought separately would cost you  INR 7,290. The Korean tech giant launched Samsung Galaxy Note 7 globally on August 2, and became the  first Samsung smartphone to feature an Iris scanner, which is one of the key features of the device.

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Microsoft Hints At Two Major Windows 10 Updates In 2017

Just when Microsoft announced the roll out of the Windows 10 Anniversary Update, it seems that the tech giant is looking forward to bring two major updates next year. According to a recent post on NDTV Gadgets 360, the company wrote in a blog, "Windows 10, version 1607 is our third Windows 10 feature update released. Based on feedback from organisations moving to Windows 10, this will be our last feature update for 2016, with two additional feature updates expected in 2017."

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A Phone With 8 GB RAM And 40 MP Camera In The Making?

While we are still not sure about a phone with 8 GB RAM and 40 MP camera in the making, a recent unveil has definitely increased expectations! The recent launch of  MediaTek Helio X30 SoC allows us to easily dream of some spectacular features in smartphones coming in the future. Some of them are 8 GB RAM and 40 MP camera. According to a recent announcement by MediaTek, the new deca-core processor is claimed to be capable of supporting upto 8 GB RAM. Probably it's about time to forget the 4 GB RAM. Technology is for sure growing faster!

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