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20 Feb 2020
Android#TechBytes: New Android 11 features you need to know about
Google has dropped the first developer preview of Android 11, its next big mobile operating system.
20 Feb 2020
LenovoLenovo HT10 Pro earbuds to cost Rs. 4,500 in India
Lenovo is working to launch a new pair of wireless earphones that will arrive as the sequel to last year's HT10TWS model.
20 Feb 2020
GmailNow, Google's AI will help you type in Docs
In a bid to take on the likes of Microsoft Word, Google has started deploying AI-powered Smart Compose and auto-correction capabilities in Docs, its own cloud-based word processor.
20 Feb 2020
AppleApple's location-tracking AirTags might be launched this year
Apple's location-tracking tags, which were expected to be launched alongside the iPhone 11 last September, may finally go official by the end of this year.
19 Feb 2020
Boston DynamicsBoston Dynamics' robo-dog turns into a rickshaw puller
Boston Dynamics' Spot robo-dog has been in the news for plenty of reasons, be it teaming up with a bomb squad or working to detect leaks at an oil rig.
19 Feb 2020
SecurityHackers can wipe your WordPress site with this plugin flaw
If you use WordPress as a tool to manage the content of your website, we recommend updating a particular plugin on the platform (if in use) right away.
19 Feb 2020
SamsungConfirmed: All these non-Pixel phones will get Google Stadia
Months after announcing Stadia, a dedicated platform for cloud gaming, Google has confirmed the list of phones that would get the service.
19 Feb 2020
Tesla#SpookyNews: Hackers can make your Tesla speed up suddenly
All 'connected' devices come with the risk of hacking. We have a number of cases to back up this claim, but the latest one is raising major alarms.
19 Feb 2020
SamsungSamsung Galaxy A71 launched in India at Rs. 30,000
South Korean tech giant Samsung has launched its premium mid-ranger Galaxy A71 smartphone in India today. It comes in a solo 8GB/128GB configuration and is priced at Rs. 29,999.
19 Feb 2020
XiaomiRedmi Note 8 Pro becomes cheaper by Rs. 1,000
Xiaomi's Redmi Note 8 Pro, one of the best-selling mid-range handsets, has become cheaper in India.
19 Feb 2020
Arvind KejriwalIn a first, BJP leader used AI-generated videos during campaigning
Ahead of the Legislative Assembly elections in National Capital, BJP Delhi President Manoj Tiwari used AI-generated deepfake videos while campaigning.
19 Feb 2020
AppleApple could announce its cheapest iPhone on March 31
We know Apple is expected to launch the iPhone SE 2 (or iPhone 9) sometime next month, and if the latest rumor is anything to go by, the new low-cost iPhone could go official by March-end.
19 Feb 2020
Elon MuskAfter Pichai, Elon Musk calls for regulation of AI development
A few weeks ago, Google and Alphabet's boss Sundar Pichai spoke on the possible risks and advantages of artificial intelligence (AI) and called for 'balanced' regulation of the tech.
19 Feb 2020
AndroidSoon, Google could let you play games while downloading
Ever since smartphones debuted, users have been following the simple drill of downloading an app and then using it.
19 Feb 2020
SamsungGalaxy Buds+ announced in India at Rs. 12,000: Details here
Samsung has announced the pricing and availability details of the Galaxy Buds+ in India. The next-generation wireless earbuds are priced at Rs. 11,990 and can now be pre-booked via the company's official online store.
18 Feb 2020
GoogleIf you use Google Adsense, this scam may hurt you
Google's AdSense network is used by millions of publishers and websites to show ads on their respective platforms - and to generate money.
18 Feb 2020
SamsungFold 2: Third foldable device from the house of Samsung
Samsung's all-new Z Flip (its second foldable device) hasn't even arrived in most markets, and here we are talking about the company's third foldable phone, the Galaxy Fold 2.
18 Feb 2020
South AfricaGoogle is ending its free 'Station' Wi-Fi program: Here's why
Five years after launching a project to offer free Wi-Fi at some of the busiest railway stations, Google has decided to end the project.
18 Feb 2020
JapanJapan giving 2,000 iPhones to passengers stuck on coronavirus-hit ship
In a bid to help passengers stuck on a coronavirus-hit cruise ship, the government of Japan has resorted to distributing free iPhones.
17 Feb 2020
SmartphonesResearchers create ultrasonic wearable bracelet that jams all nearby microphones
From smartphones, smart speakers to other microphone-equipped gadgets, all such devices might be snooping on you without even your knowledge. But if you aren't willing to take any chances, there is a solution for you.
17 Feb 2020
XiaomiXiaomi Mi Outdoor Bluetooth Speaker launched at Rs. 1,400
Expanding its range of audio products, Xiaomi has launched a new Mi Outdoor Bluetooth Speaker in India today.
17 Feb 2020
XWhatsApp is expected to get these new features soon
WhatsApp is constantly adding new features to make the messaging platform more functional and secure for its billions of users.
17 Feb 2020
InstagramInstagram is too busy to make iPad app, says CEO
Even after nearly ten years' worth of operation, Instagram remains unavailable on one of the hottest gadgets in the market - the iPad.
17 Feb 2020
HuaweiHuawei P40 series tipped to feature 52MP Sony IMX700 camera
Huawei is gearing up to launch its P40 series of flagship smartphones with an aim to take on Samsung's latest high-end S20 devices.
17 Feb 2020
TechnologyWant to avoid eavesdropping? Try the novel 'mic-jamming' bracelet
Despite being incredibly helpful, smart home devices carry the risk of abuse - cases where hackers exploit bugs and listen to private/intimate conversations of unsuspecting people.
17 Feb 2020
Ram (Random Access Memory)Motorola RAZR might be the most difficult phone to repair
Motorola RAZR's durability test did not give us favorable results. The plastic screen got easily scratched by fingernails, while dust and debris had an easy entry to the hinge area to affect the smooth functioning of the handset.
17 Feb 2020
Microsoft#BugAlert: Don't update! Windows 10 hides your personal files
Microsoft is just not getting a grip on Windows 10 and its issues.
16 Feb 2020
IndiaIndia-specific OPPO Reno 3 Pro spotted, key specifications revealed
OPPO is all set to launch the Reno 3 Pro in India on March 2.
16 Feb 2020
RealmeRealme X50 Pro 5G feature roundup: Looks like a spec-monster
Realme is set to launch a flagship X50 Pro 5G smartphone on February 24. The handset will arrive as an upgrade to the mid-range X50 5G that went official in China last month.
16 Feb 2020
Google#LeakPeek: Google Pixel 5 XL could look like this
Google Pixel 5, the expected successor to the Pixel 4, maybe months away from going official. However, we have an idea about how the Pixel 5 XL might look like.
16 Feb 2020
SamsungSamsung S20 series to get new color variants soon
If the latest Samsung flagship smartphones lack anything, it could perhaps be a dash of bright color. However, that may not be the case for long.
16 Feb 2020
AndroidHow to set up and use WhatsApp Pay in India
WhatsApp, has finally gotten necessary approvals from regulators in India for a phased roll-out.
15 Feb 2020
OnePlusOnePlus brings Jio VoWiFi support to these smartphones
OnePlus has started rolling out a new Oxygen OS update (version 10.3.1) that brings Jio VoWiFi calling support to the OnePlus 7, OnePlus 7 Pro, and OnePlus 7T Pro in India.
15 Feb 2020
SamsungSamsung Galaxy S20-series announced in India: Price, pre-orders, and offers
Samsung's newest flagship smartphones, the Galaxy S20, S20+, and S20 Ultra, are now available for pre-ordering in India.
15 Feb 2020
SamsungGalaxy Z Flip teardown video: Samsung is onto something great
Samsung's newest foldable phone, the Galaxy Z Flip, is already grabbing headlines for its industry-first foldable glass screen and a new hinge that can stay open at a number of angles. But that's one side of the story.
15 Feb 2020
SamsungThese budget smartphones have become cheaper in India
In an attempt to attract more buyers, South Korean tech giant Samsung and Nokia's brand licensee HMD Global have reduced the prices of their budget-friendly smartphones- Galaxy A20s and Nokia 2.3 in India.
15 Feb 2020
AndroidOnePlus 8 spotted on Geekbench: Snapdragon 865, Android 10 confirmed
OnePlus is expected to launch its new batch of smartphones including a standard OnePlus 8, a premium OnePlus 8 Pro, and a low-cost OnePlus 8 Lite in the coming months.
15 Feb 2020
FacebookFacebook launches 'Hobbi', a Pinterest-like app
Facebook has announced a new Pinterest-like app that is designed to help you document your personal projects and hobbies using photos and videos.
15 Feb 2020
HuaweiMi 10 Pro beats heavyweights to top DxOMark camera ratings
Xiaomi's newly-launched Mi 10 Pro has beaten the likes of Huawei Mate 30 Pro 5G, Honor V30 Pro, and iPhone 11 Pro Max to top DxOMark's smartphone camera image quality rankings.
14 Feb 2020
SamsungAhead of February-25 launch, Samsung Galaxy M31's availability details revealed
Samsung is all set to launch the Galaxy M31 in India on February 25.
