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07 Apr 2020

OnePlus

OnePlus Wireless Charger, Bullets Z earbuds: Specifications, features, and price

Alongside the upcoming OnePlus 8 series of smartphones, OnePlus is also expected to launch a pair of new Bluetooth-enabled earphones called the Bullets Wireless Z and a WARP Charge 30 Wireless Charger.

07 Apr 2020

Facebook

WhatsApp restricts number of messages you can forward: Details here

In a bid to prevent the spread of potentially dangerous misinformation, including those baseless rumors around COVID-19, WhatsApp is imposing new restrictions on message forwarding.

07 Apr 2020

Kirin

Ahead of launch, Honor 30 Pro's key specifications revealed

Huawei's sub-brand Honor is working to launch the Honor 30 Pro and Honor 30 smartphones on April 15.

07 Apr 2020

India

IBM is sharing its AI tools to fight COVID-19 crisis

Following the lead of Google, Apple, and Facebook, tech giant IBM has also joined the fight against the novel coronavirus pandemic.

07 Apr 2020

OPPO

OPPO Find X2 Lite rumor roundup: Design, specifications, and price

As a watered-down version of the Find X2, Chinese tech giant OPPO is working to launch the Find X2 Lite sometime soon.

07 Apr 2020

Apple

Apple iPhone 12 will have four variants, specifications leaked

Apple's next batch of flagship smartphones, likely to arrive as part of the iPhone 12 series, could include as many as four different models, according to prototyping details leaked by tech analyst Jon Prosser.

07 Apr 2020

Android

Learnflix, an affordable app to help kids learn during lockdown

The lockdown enforced by the Indian government has hit several sectors of the economy.

07 Apr 2020

Vivo Mobiles

Vivo Y50, with punch-hole display and quad cameras, goes official

After a bunch of leaks and rumors, Chinese tech giant Vivo has officially launched the Y50 smartphone in Cambodia.

06 Apr 2020

Google Maps

Google starts showing food, night shelters on Maps: Details here

In a bid to support the underprivileged during the nation-wide lockdown enforced by the Indian government, Google has started showing the location of food and night shelters on Maps.

06 Apr 2020

Apple

Apple iPhone 9 listed on Chinese e-commerce website, launch imminent

Apple's much-awaited low-cost handset, which is unofficially being referred to as the iPhone 9, has appeared on a Chinese e-commerce website.

06 Apr 2020

Vivo Mobiles

Vivo V19, with a 32MP dual selfie snapper, goes official

Chinese tech giant Vivo has launched the mid-range V19 handset in the global markets. The key highlights of the phone include its AMOLED display, quad cameras, and a 32MP dual selfie snapper.

Apple could launch a new 14-inch MacBook Pro in May

Apple is expected to refresh its 13-inch MacBook Pro range sometime in May, according to a new tip-off from the very reliable Jon Prosser.

06 Apr 2020

Elon Musk

Amid COVID-19 crisis, Tesla is building ventilators from car parts

After downplaying the threat of COVID-19 on multiple occasions, Elon Musk is coming to the rescue of patients suffering from it.

06 Apr 2020

Google

#LeakPeek: Realme TV could come with a 43-inch LED display

Realme is actively diversifying its product portfolio, and the latest product to be launched under the brand will be a smart television.

06 Apr 2020

Twitter

Man 'walks in' on himself in Zoom meeting. How exactly?

With video calls on the rise, it is not totally uncommon to see people walk in on virtual meetings.

06 Apr 2020

Snapdragon 865

iQoo Neo 3, with 120Hz display, to be launched soon

As an addition to its line-up of gaming-centric handsets, China-based iQoo is working to launch the Neo 3 in its home country sometime soon.

06 Apr 2020

Prime Minister

#ScamAlert: Don't let fake 'PM CARES' donation links fool you

The spread of coronavirus (and the fear stemming from it) has led fraudsters on a hacking spree.

18 Aug 2018

Gaming Bytes

#GamingBytes: Which weapons to choose in Counter-Strike Global Offensive?

Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS: GO) is, undoubtedly, one of the best games of all time.

06 Apr 2020

South Korea

Samsung launches new truly wireless earbuds (not in India)

As part of its premium audio products brand called AKG, Samsung has launched a pair of new truly wireless earbuds.

05 Apr 2020

Security

Hacker flags Safari vulnerabilities, wins Rs. 57 lakh from Apple

Apple encourages security researchers to flag vulnerabilities in its products and is also willing to pay some really good money for that.

05 Apr 2020

Microsoft

#WeeklyRecap: New coronavirus tracking app, affordable ventilator, security scares, more

This week, we saw some major innovations to fight the spread of COVID-19 in India.

05 Apr 2020

OnePlus

OnePlus 8 series won't cross $1,000 price tag, confirms CEO

The upcoming OnePlus 8 series will not cost more than $1,000 (roughly Rs. 76,000), CEO Pete Lau has confirmed to Business Insider.

05 Apr 2020

Samsung

Samsung Galaxy A21, with punch-hole design, to be launched soon

As an addition to its wallet-friendly Galaxy A series of smartphones, Samsung is working on launching the Galaxy A21 soon.

05 Apr 2020

Indian Government

Aarogya Setu COVID-19 tracker app crosses 1 crore downloads

The government's recently launched Aarogya Setu COVID-19 tracker app has recorded over 1.1 crore downloads in India.

05 Apr 2020

YouTube

More than 15,000 private Zoom meetings leaked online: Details here

Zoom, the video conferencing service that shot to fame in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, is drawing flak for leaking private meetings of its users.

05 Apr 2020

Intel

#TechBytes: The best laptops for college students

If you're a college student, having a decent laptop is crucial. Apart from being a companion in your everyday college tasks, it can also serve as a primary entertainment device.

05 Apr 2020

Samsung

#LeakPeek: OnePlus 8 Pro beats Samsung's S20 Ultra on Geekbench

The upcoming OnePlus 8 Pro looks primed to beat Samsung's top-of-the-line S20 Ultra as the fastest Android phone ever.

05 Apr 2020

OPPO

Here's how the OPPO A12 will look like

OPPO is gearing up to launch a new budget smartphone, the OPPO A12, in the coming days.

05 Apr 2020

Huawei

Huawei P40 Pro is the best camera smartphone ever: DxOMark

Huawei's newly-launched P40 Pro has "blown the competition out of the water" to become the best camera smartphone ever, according to DxOMark.

04 Apr 2020

Xiaomi

Xiaomi expands its 4K TV range with 70-inch, 65-inch models

As an addition to its range of 4K TVs, Xiaomi has launched two new models in China.

04 Apr 2020

Microsoft

Rivaling Zoom, Skype releases 'Meet Now' calling feature

In the wake of coronavirus pandemic, the need to be connected virtually has become even more pronounced. Latching on that, Microsoft has released a new 'Meet Now' feature for Skype that allows you to easily set up and share a conference call with no sign-ups or downloads.

04 Apr 2020

India

Apple gets serious about privacy of 2020 iPad Pro

The newly-launched iPad Pro 2020 comes with a hardware disconnect privacy feature that disables the microphone when the attached case is closed, preventing audio data from leaking to any software even if the device is compromised.

04 Apr 2020

Google

Vivo Y50 to come with punch-hole display, Snapdragon 665 chipset

As an addition to its budget-friendly Y series, Chinese tech giant Vivo is gearing up to launch the Y50 smartphone sometime soon.

04 Apr 2020

Xiaomi

Xiaomi launches a new fitness band at just Rs. 1,000

As the latest addition to its range of wearables, Xiaomi has launched a new Redmi Band in China.

04 Apr 2020

OPPO

OPPO Ace 2 5G to be launched on April 13

A few days back, we reported that OPPO is working to launch the Reno Ace 2 in its home country and that its key specifications were revealed through a TENAA listing.

04 Apr 2020

Twitter

#TechBytes: How to watch movies with friends during lockdown

The spread of coronavirus may have left you in isolation, waiting desperately for the day you would go out, eat out, and spend time with friends and family.

04 Apr 2020

Brussels

Coronavirus lockdown has changed the way our planet moves

In the wake of the COVID-19 crisis, countries around the world have imposed lockdowns on their citizens.

04 Apr 2020

White House

Scientists fear coronavirus could be spreading through just breathing, talking

At a time when medical professionals are scrambling to find a vaccine for coronavirus, that has claimed 59,172 lives and infected more than 10 lakh, a damning study by a celebrated group in the United States suggests that it might be spreading through breathing or talking.

ASUS launches a flagship ROG gaming laptop with dual-screen design

ASUS has launched a new ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 gaming laptop that packs some of the latest desktop-grade hardware in a futuristic dual-screen design we first saw on the company's ZenBook Pro Duo last year.

04 Apr 2020

Sony

Sony launches WF-XB700 earbuds and ANC-equipped WH-CH710N headphones

Expanding its range of audio products, Sony has launched a pair of new earbuds and headphones.