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02 Jan 2020

Xiaomi

Soon, Xiaomi phones could use India's own version of GPS

Xiaomi could soon become the first smartphone maker to offer navigation services with the Indian version of the Global Positioning System (GPS).

02 Jan 2020

Flipkart

Realme X2 Pro (6GB RAM variant) goes on sale

Chinese tech giant Realme has launched the most affordable variant of its first-ever flagship handset, the X2 Pro, in India.

02 Jan 2020

Samsung

LG patents smartphone case with a built-in flexible display

While the likes of Samsung and Huawei are looking to take an early lead in the foldable smartphone market, LG is exploring a different route.

02 Jan 2020

Samsung

Samsung Galaxy M21's key specifications leaked: Details here

As an upgrade to its popular mid-range Galaxy M20 smartphone, South Korean tech giant Samsung is working to launch the Galaxy M21, according to SamMobile.

01 Jan 2020

Samsung

Samsung's future smartphone could offer an expandable screen: Details here

If you are already sold on how the Galaxy S11 looks like or are saving up for Galaxy Fold 2, you would be amazed by what Samsung might have in store in the coming years.

01 Jan 2020

India

OPPO may soon launch its own smart TV

Chinese tech giant OPPO is actively diversifying its product portfolio, and it could now venture into smart television space.

01 Jan 2020

Huawei

Huawei P40 Pro to feature a massive seven cameras

In a bid to take on Samsung's upcoming S11 series, arch-rival Huawei is preparing to launch its flagship P40 smartphones in the first quarter of this year.

01 Jan 2020

Samsung

#LeakPeek: Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Lite's photos reveal key details

We know Samsung is geared up to launch Galaxy Note 10 Lite and S10 Lite as affordable variants of the full-fledged flagship models.

01 Jan 2020

Android

WhatsApp will stop working on these smartphones from today

WhatsApp is withdrawing support for a number of dated smartphones from today.

01 Jan 2020

OPPO

OPPO A5 2020 becomes cheaper by up to Rs. 1,000

In an attempt to push sales, Chinese tech giant OPPO has reduced the prices of its budget-friendly A5 2020 smartphone in India.

01 Jan 2020

Huawei

Xiaomi Mi Watch Color smartwatch unveiled: Details here

As the latest addition to its portfolio of wearables, Xiaomi has introduced a new smartwatch in China.

01 Jan 2020

YouTube

OPPO F15 to be launched in India soon: Details here

As an addition to its mid-range premium F series of smartphones, Chinese tech giant OPPO is working to launch the F15 in India sometime soon.

31 Dec 2019

SpaceX

SpaceX's Mars rocket prototype will fly in 2-3 months

As the world continues to celebrate the holiday season, SpaceX is working hard to get the next prototype of its giant Mars rocket, Starship, ready.

31 Dec 2019

Samsung

#ThatWas2019: Best budget smartphones of this year

2019 was a great year for smartphone lovers, especially when you look at how the budget handsets have evolved.

31 Dec 2019

Realme

Realme X50 to house 64MP quad rear camera: Details here

Realme is all set to launch the X50 5G smartphone in China on January 7.

30 Dec 2019

WhatsApp

WhatsApp's Delete Message feature will work only on group chats

We know WhatsApp is working to introduce a new 'Delete Messages' feature (also referred to as Self-disappearing Messages) that automatically deletes/destructs the sent messages after a pre-determined time period.

30 Dec 2019

Google

#DealOfTheDay: Nokia 4.2 available for just Rs. 7,000 on Amazon

If you are planning to gift yourself or someone a new smartphone with a premium design and pure Android interface, today might be a great time.

30 Dec 2019

Samsung

Everything Samsung is expected to unveil at CES 2020 event

Samsung invests a lot in research and development. It brought the foldable phone Galaxy Fold in 2019, and it's also working on custom camera sensors that would debut on the Galaxy S11-series.

30 Dec 2019

India

Reno 3 Pro v/s OnePlus 7T: Which one to buy?

OPPO has recently launched the Reno 3 series as the successor to its premium Reno 2 smartphones. The new line-up includes a premium Reno 3 Pro model which looks to compete against the popular OnePlus 7T with a 90Hz AMOLED screen, quad-camera arrangement, and dual 5G support.

30 Dec 2019

Moon

#ThatWas2019: 6 mind-boggling moments witnessed in science and tech

2019 was a year of major scientific and technological advancements.

30 Dec 2019

Samsung

Samsung could launch Galaxy S11-series, Fold 2 on February 11

Samsung's flagship Galaxy S11 series, which could be named as Galaxy S20, as well as the new clamshell-like foldable phone, the Galaxy Fold 2, would be launched on February 11, according to a new report (via 91Mobiles).

29 Dec 2019

Google

Google Pixel 4a renders: A new design and some surprises

Google is readying its next batch of low-cost smartphones to replace the top-selling Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL. And just before the year ends, we have our first look at the Pixel 4a courtesy @OnLeaks and @91Mobiles.

29 Dec 2019

WhatsApp

#NewsBytesWeeklyRecap: Alexa suggests suicide, messaging app spying, WhatsApp fraud, more

Even as the world celebrated Christmas this week, there were some interesting developments in the sphere of technology.

29 Dec 2019

Samsung

Best smartphones of 2019: Is yours on the list?

As far as smartphones are concerned, 2019 has been nothing less than exciting.

29 Dec 2019

Apple

2020 iPad Pro to get iPhone 11 Pro-like triple-lens camera

Apple's updated iPad Pro models, expected to launch sometime in the first half of 2020, will receive some major camera upgrades.

29 Dec 2019

Xiaomi

Flipkart's 'Qualcomm Snapdragon Days' Sale: Check out the top deals

Flipkart's "Qualcomm Snapdragon Days" sale is currently live with attractive deals available on popular Snapdragon-powered smartphones.

29 Dec 2019

Samsung

Huawei to launch at least 2 foldable phones in 2020

Huawei is looking to take an early lead in the new category of foldable devices as it aims to launch a couple of foldable phones in 2020 including an all-new Mate X2.

Chewing gum-sized X96s is perhaps the smallest Android PC

Shenzhen based B2GO, which manufactures X96, a popular entry-level Android and Windows 10 thin client, has introduced a new TV stick that is almost as small as a pack of chewing gum and can smarten your dumb TV or computer monitor.

28 Dec 2019

Google

Google Chrome browser hit by multiple bugs (again!)

Google is having a hard time keeping Chrome - its highly popular internet browser - free from bugs.

#FraudAlert: This app by Indian techie spoofs emails, steals money

In a shocking case, a 22-year-old Indian techie, Rupesh Bhandari, has been arrested for developing an app capable of spoofing emails and helping fraudsters steal money.

28 Dec 2019

Google

Android 11 would FINALLY let you record heavy videos

Even in this time and age, Android 10 doesn't let you record videos that are larger than 4GB in size. However, Google could soon remove this arbitrary limit or increase it to a higher value in Android 11.

28 Dec 2019

India

Meet Mag1, world's smallest laptop (with a touchpad)

If you're looking for a light and small notebook with decent enough capabilities, you might want to take a look at Mag1, the smallest laptop in the world with a touchpad.

In 2020, China will have its own GPS alternative

In a matter of months, China will have the competition for the US Global Positioning System (GPS) up and running.

27 Dec 2019

Technology

Now, there is a VR glove to feel virtual objects

With CES 2020 just days away, tech companies have started to announce what they are planning to showcase at the biggest trade show in the world.

27 Dec 2019

India

Dark mode to ads: How WhatsApp will change in 2020

2019 was hard on WhatsApp.

27 Dec 2019

YouTube

Now, YouTube lets you edit uploaded videos, address copyright claims

In a major move to aid creators, YouTube is bringing a tool that would help them address copyright claims more easily than before.

27 Dec 2019

OPPO

OPPO Reno 3-series launched with dual 5G support, quad cameras

Expanding its portfolio of premium smartphones, OPPO has launched the Reno 3 and Reno 3 Pro in China.

27 Dec 2019

YouTube

To keep children safe, YouTube once considered screening videos manually

Despite being incredibly successful, YouTube hasn't been able to dodge controversies.

26 Dec 2019

WhatsApp

#FraudAlert: Scammers using QR codes on WhatsApp to steal money

Amid a wave of phishing scams, another kind of attack has surfaced on the internet, this time targeting WhatsApp users.

26 Dec 2019

Amazon

#TechBytes: Some fun tricks you can try on Echo speaker

Amazon's Alexa-powered Echo device can be a really powerful digital aide - if you know how to use it.