Mobile phones will be prohibited in schools across England under new government guidance issued on Monday. The guidance by Rishi Sunak government supports headteachers in monitoring the use of mobile phones throughout the school day, including break times. The new policy aims to ensure a consistent approach across all schools in the country. Schools will … Read more
New Delhi: The government is exploring the feasibility of beaming TV channels live on mobile phones, without a data connection, on the lines of direct-to-home (DTH). Termed D2M (direct-to-mobile), the technology will allow mobile phone users to watch TV on their devices akin to watching TV through a cable or DTH connection. The Department of … Read more
The government has made the registration of IMEI number of all mobile phones mandatory before their sale in India on its anti-counterfeit and lost handset blocking portal from January 1, 2023. According to a notification dated September 26, all mobile phones, whether made locally or imported, will need to be registered and get IMEI (International … Read more
The EU aims to have a common charging port for mobile phones, tablets and headphones under a European Commission proposal presented on Thursday in a world first, with the move impacting iPhone maker Apple more than its rivals. The move has been more than 10 years in the making, with the European Union executive touting … Read more
India had in July imposed restrictions on the import of some types of colour televisions, imports of which added up to $800 million in FY20. Synopsis “Increase in import tariffs to provide some protection to local industry will now come with a sunset date,” the official said. “The idea is to ensure that the local … Read more
New Delhi: The government is considering deferring the levy of import duty on display assembly till October 2021, a move when approved will provide a major relief to mobile phone makers. Official sources say the ministry of electronics and information technology (MeitY) is believed to have proposed the deferral and the matter is now with … Read more