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Google has removed a Taliban smartphone app from its online store, the US internet giant said Monday, countering the tech-savvy Afghan militant group's increasing efforts to boost global visibility. The Taliban launched their foray into smartphone apps on Friday with a Pashto language app called "Alemarah", giving access to propaganda statements and videos. The digital campaign, first reported by the US-based SITE Intelligence Group, added to the Taliban's already robust social media presence and a website in five languages including English. But barely a day after the launch, the app was no longer available for download on Google Play Store, the tech giant confirmed in a statement. Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid was not reachable on Monday for comment. He told AFP on Sunday that the militant group's "technology department" was also working on a Farsi version of the app. Once seen as uneducated thugs, the Taliban have developed a media-savvy...

Ahead of its official launch, Microsoft ’s latest smartphone has been spotted listed online. Called the Microsoft Lumia 650 Dual SIM, the phone is listed on Amazon India. To recall, the Lumia 650 was unveiled in February 2016. It is targeted at the enterprise segment, and is said to offer the consumers, a “perfect balance between work and personal needs.” It runs Windows 10 operating system and comes pre-loaded with Office 365, Microsoft’s personal assistant- Cortana and more. Read on to find more details on price, specifications and features of Lumia 650. As far as specifications of the phone are concerned, it is powered by a quad-core Snapdragon 212 processor clocked at 1.3GHz paired with 1GB of RAM. The device features a 5-inch HD AMOLED display with 1280×720 pixels resolution. For storage purpose, it offers 16GB of internal memory which can be expanded up to 200GB via microSD card. On imaging front, the device sports an 8 mega pixel rear camera with L...

Domestic handset manufacturer, Reach Mobiles, has launched its latest budget smartphone, called the Reach Opulent. As far as specifications are concerned, the Opulent is powered by a quad-core Spreadtrum SC7731 processor clocked at 1.2GHz. The phone houses 1GB of RAM and 8GB of internal memory, which can be expanded up to 32GB using microSD card. On the front, it features a 5-inch HD IPS display with resolution of 1280×720 pixels. The handset runs Android 5.1 Lollipop operating system. On imaging front, the phone sports a 5 mega pixel with LED flash and a 2 mega pixel front facing camera. Fueled by a 2500mAh battery, it is claimed to deliver up to 7 hours of talk time and up to 200 hours of standby time. Connectivity options which the device offers, include 3G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and GPS. It is available to buy in four color options- Red, Orange, Black and White. Specifications & Features Of Reach Opulent •Processor: 1.2GHz quad-core Spreadtrum SC7731 •Operating...

Amazon.com Inc's latest Kindle version is ready and further details could be expected next week, Chief Executive Jeff Bezos tweeted on Monday. This device would be Amazon's eighth-generation e-book reader. The company launched a $50 tablet last year. Amazon declined to provide any additional comment.