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Google blocks over 18 million malicious COVID-19 messages daily

Ever since COVID-19 outbreaks began, scammers have been taking advantage of people's fears around the disease to phish them for personal/financial information.

Realme Narzo 10 series to be launched on April 21

A few days back, we reported that Realme India had postponed the launch of its wallet-friendly Narzo 10 series of smartphones to an indefinite period due to the coronavirus outbreak.

17 Apr 2020

Google

The all-new OxygenOS on OnePlus 8 series: Details here

Alongside the recent unveiling of OnePlus 8 series, OnePlus has also announced several improvements to its Android 10-based OxygenOS operating system.

17 Apr 2020

HMD Global

Nokia 8 Sirocco receives Android 10 update: How to install

HMD Global has started rolling out Android 10 update for the Nokia 8 Sirocco in India and 34 other countries. This is the third device after Nokia 3.2 and 4.2 to get the latest Android update.

16 Apr 2020

Facebook

Reliance and Facebook could team up for WeChat-like "super app"

Social media giant Facebook and Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) could soon team up for a WeChat-like "super app".

16 Apr 2020

Samsung

Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite, with S Pen support, launched

As a watered-down version of its premium Galaxy Tab S6 tablet, Samsung has officially launched the Galaxy Tab S6 Lite.

16 Apr 2020

DNA

New test for COVID-19 could be more effective, says study

Around the world, millions have been tested for the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) using RT-PCR technology.

16 Apr 2020

iOS

Soon, Google will protect your Drive files with Face ID

Google Drive always remains protected with a password - the same one you use for your Google account.

16 Apr 2020

Huawei

Honor launches three new premium 5G smartphones: Details here

Huawei's sub-brand Honor has finally launched its premium 30 series smartphones in its home country. The line-up comprises Honor 30, Honor 30 Pro, and range-topping Honor 30 Pro+ models.

16 Apr 2020

Facebook

What is Houseparty? All about the new face-to-face social network

When you are stuck at home, practising social distancing, it might be a little difficult to deal with all the loneliness.

16 Apr 2020

Health & Wellness

MIT scientists developed a device to 'hack' your dreams

Dreams, the mash-ups of stories/images seen while being in deep slumber, have no direct connection with the real world; they neither affect your life nor you have a way to control them.

16 Apr 2020

Xiaomi

Redmi's latest truly-wireless earbuds cost Rs. 1,100 (not in India)

Xiaomi's sub-brand Redmi has launched a new pair of truly wireless earbuds, called the AirDots S, in China.

15 Apr 2020

Smartphones

Finally, Apple launches new iPhone SE at Rs. 42,500

After months of leaks and rumors, the affordable, second-generation 'iPhone SE' - which many called iPhone 9 - is finally here.

15 Apr 2020

Google

All you need to know about OnePlus Bullets Wireless Z

Alongside its latest flagship smartphones, OnePlus has also launched a new pair of Bluetooth earphones. Dubbed as the Bullets Wireless Z, the model comes as a more affordable version of the Bullets Wireless 2.

15 Apr 2020

Flipkart

Motorola RAZR's sale in India now postponed to May 6

Motorola has once again postponed the first sale of its much-awaited RAZR phone in India. The premium foldable handset, which was slated to go on sale today (i.e. April 15), will now be made available on May 6.

15 Apr 2020

Samsung

Samsung S20 Ultra v/s OnePlus 8 Pro: Which is better?

OnePlus has finally broken the mold. The company, known for its "flagship killers", has presented its first-ever bonafide flagship smartphone, the OnePlus 8 Pro.

15 Apr 2020

YouTube

YouTube launches 'Video Builder' to help businesses create ads

In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, businesses have started using video as a way to interact with their teams as well as customers.

15 Apr 2020

Google

How to find stores selling essential goods via Google Pay

As the COVID-19 situation continues to evolve in India, Google is doing everything it can to help people hit by the crisis.

15 Apr 2020

Android

Android contact tracing will be rolled out via Google Play

A few days back, Apple and Google announced a joint contact tracing system to alert their customers about possible contact with a COVID-19-infected patient.

15 Apr 2020

Microsoft

Coronavirus outbreak: Microsoft extends support for older Windows 10 versions

In light of the existing coronavirus situation, Microsoft has decided to extend support for select older versions of Windows 10.

15 Apr 2020

iPhone

Apple AirPower could arrive by early 2021 (at around $250)

Apple's AirPower wireless charger, that is believed to be back in the works, could go official by late 2020 or early 2021, according to reputed tech analyst Jon Prosser.

15 Apr 2020

Google

This Chrome extension lets you express yourself in virtual meetings

As coronavirus continues to wreak havoc around the world, more and more people are adjusting to the routine of video chats and virtual meetings.

14 Apr 2020

OnePlus

OnePlus 8 Series launch event: Everything OnePlus announced today

OnePlus has announced its latest crop of flagship smartphones, namely the OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro. Both the handsets come with a new punch-hole design, latest Snapdragon 865 chipset, 5G support, and improved cameras.

14 Apr 2020

AMOLED

Nubia Red Magic 5G launched globally: Details here

Nubia Red Magic 5G, the flagship gaming smartphone which went official in China last month, is now available in global markets.

14 Apr 2020

Security

Five lakh Zoom accounts are being sold on dark web

Zoom, the video conferencing service that shot to fame in the wake of the COVID-19 crisis and then became a center of multiple controversies, has been hit by another pressing issue.

14 Apr 2020

OPPO

OPPO A92s spotted on TENAA, key specifications revealed

As an addition to its portfolio of mid-range smartphones, OPPO is working to launch the A92s in its home country in the coming months.

14 Apr 2020

Security

Zoom will let customers choose data centers for routing calls

It has become dichotomous for video-conferencing giant Zoom. On one hand, its user have sky-rocketed, but on the other, those users are fast losing confidence, given the shady security practices of the company.

14 Apr 2020

Motorola

Motorola Edge+, with 108MP camera, to debut on April 22

Motorola is all set to launch its flagship Edge+ smartphone on April 22. The Lenovo-owned company has teased the arrival of the phone from its official Twitter handle.

14 Apr 2020

India

OnePlus 8 series launch event: Livestream timings, specifications, and price

In hours from now, OnePlus will unveil its latest batch of flagship smartphones, the OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro, in an online event today.

India explores 'plasma therapy' for COVID-19: Here's what it means

As the world grapples with the deadly outbreak of COVID-19, India is looking to use a century-old procedure to save patients - convalescent plasma therapy.

14 Apr 2020

HMD Global

Nokia 9.3 PureView to get a 108MP five-camera setup: Report

HMD Global, Nokia's brand licensee, is working to launch the flagship Nokia 9.3 smartphone sometime in the Q3 of 2020.

14 Apr 2020

Google

Now, you can 'call' Google Assistant for food/night shelter locations

A few days back, Google had introduced the ability to use Maps, Google Assistant, or Search to look up the locations of food and night shelters across 33 Indian cities.

OPPO Ace 2, with 40W wireless charging support, goes official

After a bunch of leaks and rumors, Chinese tech giant OPPO has finally launched the much-anticipated Ace 2 smartphone in its home country.

13 Apr 2020

Samsung

Now, Windows users can send files wirelessly to Samsung phones

Even with all the advancements and tools, we don't have a native solution to quickly transfer files between Windows 10 and Android.

13 Apr 2020

Google

Nokia 7.3 to sport a 48MP quad camera: Report

As a successor to the mid-ranger Nokia 7.2, HMD Global is working to launch the Nokia 7.3 smartphone in the third quarter of this year.

13 Apr 2020

Xiaomi

Mi Note 10 Lite spotted on certification portals, launch soon

A couple of weeks back, we had reported that Xiaomi is working to launch the Mi Note 10 Lite smartphone and that it had been certified by FCC.

Lenovo A7, with 4,000mAh removable battery, launched

As an addition to its portfolio of entry-level smartphones, Lenovo has launched the A7 in China.

13 Apr 2020

Android

Now, get latest information on coronavirus via 'WHO COVID-19' app

As rumors continue to grow around the novel coronavirus pandemic, the World Health Organization has launched a new 'WHO COVID-19' app.

12 Apr 2020

LG

LG announces Velvet, its new bet at reviving phone business

In a bid to revive its slumping mobile business, LG has announced a new product roadmap that will emphasize on "distinctive designs" and "expressive names."

12 Apr 2020

3D Printing

Now, insect-like soft robots can be printed within minutes

Building a functional robot has always been a hard nut to crack, but a team of engineers, hailing from the University of California San Diego, is racing to change that into something very trivial.