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22 Feb 2020
OnePlus 7T ProSamsung Galaxy S20 v/s OnePlus 7T Pro: Which is better?
Samsung's latest flagship smartphone, the Galaxy S20 is now available in India. The vanilla model comes with a premium design, a high-quality screen, top-of-the-line cameras, and flagship-grade internals.
22 Feb 2020
TwitterPrivate WhatsApp numbers, groups are being exposed on Google
WhatsApp and Google take a lot of pride in their security standards.
22 Feb 2020
AndroidWhatsApp's latest iOS beta update brings dark mode, advanced search
Earlier this month, WhatsApp had released a beta update to bring dark mode to the iOS platform. However, not much was known about the new theme or how it looks on iPhones.
22 Feb 2020
iPhoneApple may let you set third-party apps as iOS defaults
Apple is considering giving third-party apps more weightage on its devices, allowing users the freedom to choose 'rival' apps and services as default on their iPhone, iPad or even the HomePod, according to Bloomberg.
22 Feb 2020
Ram (Random Access Memory)Sony's new mid-range phone launched with triple cameras, HD+ display
As an addition to its portfolio of smartphones, Japanese electronics giant Sony has launched the Xperia L4 globally.
21 Feb 2020
Space NewsAn AI flagged 11 asteroids capable of smashing into Earth
Asteroids pose a major threat to Earth and all of life.
21 Feb 2020
Ram (Random Access Memory)LG launches budget-friendly W10 Alpha smartphone at Rs. 10,000
As the latest addition to its wallet-friendly W series of smartphones, South Korean tech giant LG has launched the W10 Alpha in India.
21 Feb 2020
AndroidNew Google Maps: Handy things to try out right away
Recently, Google celebrated the 15th birthday of Maps by pushing a major update for the navigational service.
21 Feb 2020
Vivo MobilesAhead of February 25 launch, iQoo 3 5G's details revealed
Vivo's spin-off brand, iQoo, is all set to debut in India with its flagship smartphone, the iQoo 3 5G, on February 25.
21 Feb 2020
SecurityGoogle removed 600 apps from Play Store: Here's why
In a bid to make Android safer to use, Google has pulled nearly 600 apps from the Play Store.
21 Feb 2020
iOSApple is blocking 'Asian' and 'teen' searches, assuming it's porn
Apple offers a number of parental control features to keep kids away from things they are not supposed to access, like pornographic content, for instance.
21 Feb 2020
FacebookNow, Facebook is paying people for their voice recordings
Facebook's ever-increasing appetite for user data is going to a whole new level.
21 Feb 2020
TwitterAll Samsung Galaxy phones hit by mysterious notification
Did you get a mysterious notification on your Samsung device? Well, you are not alone!
21 Feb 2020
SamsungSamsung Galaxy Z Flip software update brings important camera update
Samsung has rolled out the first software update for its newly-released Galaxy Z Flip. The new firmware brings a couple of camera improvements to the foldable phone including the Single Take mode which was hyped by the company at the launch event.
21 Feb 2020
TwitterWant to link multiple tweets? Use new 'Continue thread' feature
In order to make sharing thoughts convenient for its users, Twitter has rolled out another new feature for its mobile app - Continue thread.
21 Feb 2020
MicrosoftMicrosoft Surface Pro 7, Laptop 3, X listed in India
Microsoft has officially listed the Surface Pro 7, Surface Laptop 3, and Surface Pro X in India. Of the three, the Surface Pro 7 is already available for purchase on Amazon and Flipkart while the other two devices are expected to go on sale soon.
21 Feb 2020
Ram (Random Access Memory)India's first 5G phone will be priced around Rs. 50,000
Realme's upcoming flagship smartphone, the X50 Pro 5G, will be a premium offering. A company official has told news agency PTI that the handset is likely to cost around Rs. 50,000.
20 Feb 2020
XiaomiXiaomi Mi 10 Pro teardown and benchmark scores are out
Xiaomi has released an official teardown video of the Mi 10 Pro, revealing all the components present inside the flagship handset. The disassembling has been done in an elegant way, and not how JerryRigEverything would do to test for durability and scratch resistance.
20 Feb 2020
SamsungSamsung's foldable phone launched in India at Rs. 1.1 lakh
Samsung's Galaxy Z Flip foldable phone, which was unveiled alongside the Galaxy S20 series, has been officially launched in India today.
20 Feb 2020
TechnologyScientists have built a device to generate electricity from air
In a first, scientists have developed a device capable of generating electricity out of thin air. Quite literally!
20 Feb 2020
XiaomiMi Electric Toothbrush T300 launched in India via crowdfunding route
As the latest addition to its ever-expanding product portfolio, Xiaomi has launched the Mi Electric Toothbrush T300 in India via the company's crowdfunding platform.
20 Feb 2020
AndroidAndroid 11 developer preview: How to install on Pixel phones
Google has released the first developer preview of Android 11, its next big mobile operating system.
20 Feb 2020
iPhone SE 2Alleged 'iPhone 9' video published on TikTok is fake
Amid the growing excitement surrounding iPhone 9 aka iPhone SE 2, a new video showing the alleged device has surfaced on Chinese social network TikTok.
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.