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15 May 2020
AndroidMotorola promises two major Android updates for its Edge+ flagship
When the Motorola Edge+ was launched last month, the flagship model met with criticism that it would only get a single major OS update (Android 11).
15 May 2020
Redmi Note 8Redmi 8, Note 8, 8A Dual have become costlier
Following the recent price-hike after GST revision, Xiaomi has once again increased the prices of the Redmi Note 8, Redmi 8, and Redmi 8A Dual smartphones in India.
14 May 2020
Reliance JioOnePlus 8, Pro to go on sale starting May 29
OnePlus's newly-launched flagship devices, the OnePlus 8 and 8 Pro, will go on sale in India on May 29 across all channels.
14 May 2020
XiaomiRedmi Note 9 Pro's next sale scheduled for May 19
Xiaomi's Redmi Note 9 Pro, which got sold out within minutes earlier today, will be up for grabs once again on May 19. The sale will go live at 12 pm via Amazon and Mi.com.
14 May 2020
TechnologyChinese scientists just isolated antibodies that can 'block' coronavirus
A team of Chinese scientists claims to have isolated a pair of antibodies that could 'block' the novel coronavirus causing COVID-19.
14 May 2020
ReutersNow, JioPhone users can use Aarogya Setu: Details here
India's COVID-19 contact-tracer, Aarogya Setu, is now being rolled-out on JioPhones, the low-cost 4G-enabled feature phones sold by Reliance Industries.
14 May 2020
OPPOOPPO Find X2 series teased in India, launch imminent
Chinese smartphone maker OPPO has teased the launch of its Find X2 and Find X2 Pro flagship smartphones in India. However, the company has not revealed the release date as of now.
14 May 2020
Samsung#LeakPeek: Samsung Galaxy A21s to be launched at Rs. 16,000
Samsung is expected to launch a new budget-friendly Galaxy A21s smartphone in global markets later this month.
14 May 2020
GoogleFinally, Google Chrome is getting tab grouping capabilities
Finally, Google has decided to add tab grouping capabilities into Chrome.
14 May 2020
Ram (Random Access Memory)HMD Global releases Android 10 update for Nokia 3.1 Plus
HMD Global has started rolling out Android 10 update for the Nokia 3.1 Plus in India and 37 other countries. According to the company, all users in these regions will receive the firmware by May 18.
14 May 2020
AndroidWant to schedule WhatsApp messages? Here's the way
When you are too busy with your life, it can be difficult to keep track of important events/days and wish people on time.
14 May 2020
HuaweiHuawei P30 Pro New Edition launched with Google Mobile Services
Chinese tech giant Huawei has launched the P30 Pro New Edition smartphone in Germany and the UK.
14 May 2020
Federal Bureau of InvestigationChinese hackers tried stealing US COVID-19 vaccine research: Details here
Even as the world remains battered by the coronavirus pandemic, hackers are not stopping from disrupting the work going on to fight the crisis.
13 May 2020
CryptocurrencyTelegram shutters its cryptocurrency project: Here's why
Telegram, one of the biggest messaging platforms in the world, has decided to shutter its blockchain and cryptocurrency project - the Telegram Open Network (TON).
13 May 2020
Ram (Random Access Memory)#LeakPeek: Nokia 9.3 PureView will support 8K video recording
HMD Global is expected to launch its flagship Nokia 9.3 PureView smartphone in August-September this year.
13 May 2020
COVID-19Inventor of N95 masks is making them reusable: Here's how
Health workers around the world are using N95 masks to treat COVID-19 patients while protecting themselves.
13 May 2020
Kirin#LeakPeek: Honor X10 will come with a 90Hz display
Honor is all set to launch its new X10 smartphone in China on May 20. Now, just days ahead of the launch, a teaser has confirmed that the handset will come with a 90Hz refresh rate display and a 180Hz touch sampling rate.
13 May 2020
AndroidGoogle Meet now free in India: How to use it?
A few weeks ago, Google had announced its plan to make Google Meet, its premium video-conferencing service, free for all.
13 May 2020
AndroidGoogle Pixel 4a's launch delayed to early June: Report
Google's budget-friendly Pixel 4a, which was expected to be launched on May 22, might now arrive in early June.
13 May 2020
MotorolaMotorola releases Android 10 update for its RAZR foldable phone
Motorola has started rolling-out the latest Android 10 update for its premium foldable phone, the RAZR.
13 May 2020
OPPOOPPO A31 (2020) 6GB/128GB model launched at Rs. 15,000
OPPO has officially launched the 6GB/128GB variant of its budget-friendly A31 (2020) smartphone in India.
12 May 2020
XiaomiPOCO F2 Pro goes official as rebranded Redmi K30 Pro
Xiaomi's spin-off POCO has finally launched the much-awaited POCO F2 Pro in global markets.
12 May 2020
MicrosoftHackers are using Zoom, Google Meet for phishing attacks
The spread of COVID-19 has surged the global demand for video-conferencing services like Zoom and Google Meet.
12 May 2020
IndiaHuawei Y9s, with pop-up selfie camera, launched at Rs. 20,000
Chinese telecom giant Huawei has launched its budget-friendly Y9s smartphone in India. It comes with an all-screen design, a versatile rear camera, and mid-level internals.
12 May 2020
XNow, Twitter will flag COVID-19 rumors with warnings, labels
After launching a way to let users rethink and change their 'mean responses', Twitter is moving to combat the problem of fake news related to the novel coronavirus pandemic.
12 May 2020
HuaweiHonor 9X Pro launched in India without Google Mobile Services
Huawei-owned Honor has launched its new mid-range smartphone, the 9X Pro, in India.
12 May 2020
AndroidSpotify launches feature for group music sessions: Details here
As the world stays under lockdown to prevent the spread of COVID-19, Spotify is working aggressively to help with the entertainment side of things.
12 May 2020
FlipkartVivo V19, with 32MP dual selfie camera, launched in India
Vivo has launched its latest mid-range smartphone, the Vivo V19, in India. It comes at a starting price of Rs. 27,990 and will go on sale starting May 15 via the company's e-store as well as major e-commerce partners like Amazon and Flipkart.
12 May 2020
XiaomiRedmi Note 9 Pro Max to go on sale today
Xiaomi's much-awaited premium mid-ranger, the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max, will go on sale in India for the first time today at 12pm via Mi.com and Amazon.
12 May 2020
FlipkartiPhone SE (2020) will be substantially cheaper for HDFC cardholders
Apple's all-new iPhone SE will be available at an attractive price for HDFC bank users. According to the announcement, all HDFC Bank credit/debit cardholders, who buy the iPhone SE using their cards, will get a cashback of Rs. 3,600.
11 May 2020
SecurityMillions of PCs are vulnerable to a Thunderbolt port flaw
A major security flaw has been flagged in Intel's Thunderbolt port.
11 May 2020
SingaporeSingapore deploys 'robo-dog' to make sure people observe social distancing
The spread of COVID-19 has made human-to-human interaction a risky affair.
11 May 2020
United States of AmericaThis stamp-like device can check for COVID-19 infection: Here's how
In a bid to fight the outbreak of COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus, a team of US-based scientists has created a stamp-like device that checks for infection.
11 May 2020
XiaomiRedmi K30 Racing Edition, with Snapdragon 768G, goes official
As part of its Redmi K30 series, Chinese tech giant Xiaomi has launched a new Redmi K30 Racing Edition smartphone in China. It arrives as the first phone to feature Qualcomm's latest 5G-ready Snapdragon 768G processor.
11 May 2020
MediaTek Helio G80Realme Narzo 10-series launched in India, starts at Rs. 8,500
Realme India has launched its latest budget-friendly smartphones, the Narzo 10 and the Narzo 10A, in India today.
11 May 2020
IndiaCOVID-19: DRDO develops novel 'cabinet' to disinfect phones, currency notes
As COVID-19 continues to sweep across parts of India, people are doing everything possible to protect themselves from contracting the disease.
11 May 2020
Vivo MobilesVivo V19 to be launched in India on May 12
Vivo's latest mid-range smartphone, the Vivo V19, which went official in global markets last month, is set to be launched in India on May 12.
11 May 2020
Harsh VardhanCOVID KAVACH ELISA: First Indian antibody detection kit for coronavirus
In a major step forward, the Indian Council of Medical Research and National Institute of Virology have jointly announced the development of COVID KAVACH ELISA, the first indigenous antibody detection kit for COVID-19.
11 May 2020
World Health OrganizationWHO to launch COVID-19 app for countries that need one
Ever since COVID-19 started spreading, health experts have been stressing on the importance of aggressive contact-tracing to fight the pandemic.
10 May 2020
X#WeeklyRecap: New MacBook, Surface notebooks, Unacademy breach, and more
This week, some notable developments were made in the world of technology, particularly in the consumer tech category.