Technology News
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01 Jun 2020
XDon't set this image as wallpaper, it bricks Android phones
After text messages, wallpapers have started bricking phones.
01 Jun 2020
FacebookIndian techie flags vulnerability in Apple's sign-in system, wins $100,000
Bhavuk Jain, a techie hailing from Delhi, has bagged $100,000 (Rs. 75.50 lakh) bug bounty from Apple.
31 May 2020
Mukesh Ambani#WeeklyRecap: Trump targets Twitter, SpaceX-NASA historic mission, JioMart, and more
This week, we saw plenty of developments in the tech world.
31 May 2020
EuropeOnePlus disables controversial Photochrome mode on OnePlus 8 Pro globally
OnePlus is rolling out a global update for the OnePlus 8 Pro to remove the controversial Photochrome mode on the flagship handset.
31 May 2020
SpaceXAlong with astronauts, SpaceX launched a 'glittery dinosaur' to ISS
In the wee hours of Sunday, Elon Musk's SpaceX launched astronauts Bob Behnken and Doug Hurley on the historic #LaunchAmerica mission to the International Space Station.
31 May 2020
SpaceX#LaunchAmerica: SpaceX successfully launches astronauts for historic NASA mission
After canceling it on May 28 owing to bad weather, SpaceX has now successfully launched astronauts for NASA's historic #LaunchAmerica mission.
30 May 2020
State Bank of India (SBI)OnePlus 8's next sale in India on June 4
OnePlus's newly-launched flagship smartphone, the OnePlus 8, will once again go on sale in India on June 4 at 12pm via Amazon.
30 May 2020
SamsungSamsung Galaxy M11, M01 to be launched on June 2
Samsung's upcoming affordable phones, the Galaxy M11 and Galaxy M01, will be launched in India at 12pm on June 2, according to a now-removed Flipkart teaser page.
30 May 2020
Ram (Random Access Memory)OPPO Reno 4 series: A roundup of leaks and rumors
OPPO is set to launch its latest mid-range smartphones, the Reno 4 and Reno 4 Pro, in China on June 5.
30 May 2020
XiaomiRedmi Note Pro 9 Max's next sale on June 3
Xiaomi's premium mid-range smartphone, the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max, is all set to go on sale once again in India. The handset will become available for purchase on June 3 at 12 pm via Amazon and Mi.com.
30 May 2020
FlipkartiQOO 3 available at Rs. 32,000 for ICICI Bank users
iQOO's recently-launched flagship smartphone, the iQOO 3, is available at a massive discount for ICICI Bank customers.
29 May 2020
FlipkartInfinix Hot 9-series, with quad cameras and 5,000mAh battery, launched
Infinix has launched its latest affordable smartphones, the Hot 9 and Hot 9 Pro, in India.
29 May 2020
MicrosoftWindows 10 May 2020 Update is brimming with annoying issues
A few hours ago, Microsoft released Windows 10 May 2020 Update with a revamped Cortana experience and several new features.
29 May 2020
AMOLEDOnePlus 8-series sale postponed in India due to production issues
OnePlus has postponed the sale of its flagship models, the OnePlus 8, and 8 Pro, in India due to a temporary halt in production. Notably, the duo was set to go on sale from May 29 via Amazon and the company's e-store.
28 May 2020
GoogleGoogle's 'Scam Spotter' will help you dodge online frauds
For years, we have been hearing cases of scammers and fraudsters tricking internet users into giving their money or personal details away.
28 May 2020
AndroidAhead of launch, specifications of Vivo X50, X50 Pro leaked
Vivo is gearing up to launch its new X50 and X50 Pro smartphones in China on June 1. Now, just days ahead of the official announcement, key specifications of the X50 duo have surfaced.
28 May 2020
MicrosoftWindows 10 May 2020 Update now available: What's new?
Finally, Microsoft has released the May 2020 Update of Windows 10.
28 May 2020
OnePlus 5OnePlus releases Android 10 update for OnePlus 5, 5T smartphones
OnePlus has started rolling out the stable Android 10 update for its OnePlus 5 and 5T smartphones, according to a user post in the OnePlus forums.
28 May 2020
XiaomiXiaomi launches new RedmiBook laptops with AMD Ryzen 4000-series CPUs
As the latest addition to its range of laptops, Xiaomi has launched three new RedmiBook models in China.
27 May 2020
IndiaDoctors should watch out for COVID-19 'false negatives', researchers warn
From India to the US, countries are trying extremely hard to contain the novel coronavirus pandemic.
27 May 2020
AndroidGoogle announces new Android 11 Beta Launch show: Details here
Every year in May, Google hosts the I/O developer conference to unveil new software and hardware products.
27 May 2020
SamsungSamsung Galaxy A51 (8GB RAM variant) launched at Rs. 28,000
Samsung has launched the 8GB RAM variant of its Galaxy A51 handset in India. In terms of design, camera, and key specifications, it is the same as the existing 6GB variant that went official in the country in January.
27 May 2020
GermanyMotorola G Pro, with integrated stylus, triple cameras, goes official
Lenovo-owned Motorola has launched its budget-friendly smartphone, the Moto G Pro, in Germany. The handset comes as a rebranded version of the Moto G Stylus that went official in February.
27 May 2020
XIn a first, Twitter flags Trump's tweets as 'potentially misleading'
Twitter has been working aggressively towards flagging and removing misinformation around COVID-19 and the upcoming US Presidential elections.
27 May 2020
SonySony's $1,200-worth flagship phone comes to US without 5G support
Sony has launched its weirdly-named Xperia 1 II (pronounced Xperia 1 Mark 2) in the US.
27 May 2020
NITI AayogFinally, government open-sources Aarogya Setu: Here's what it means
In a major development, India's Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has open-sourced Aarogya Setu, its contact-tracing app for COVID-19.
27 May 2020
XiaomiXiaomi sub-brand Redmi launches new budget 5G phones in China
Xiaomi's sub-brand Redmi has launched the Redmi 10X series of smartphones in China. The line-up includes a couple of 5G-ready handsets called the 10X 5G and 10X Pro 5G, and a 10X 4G model, which is basically a rebranded Redmi Note 9.
27 May 2020
SecuritySoon, Google Assistant will confirm purchases with your voice
In a bid to enable a hands-free shopping experience, Google is working to add a new capability into Assistant, a feature that verifies your voice to authorize a purchase.
27 May 2020
SamsungSamsung releases Android 10-based One UI 2 for Galaxy A50
Samsung has started rolling out Android 10-based One UI 2.0 update for its Galaxy A50 smartphone.
26 May 2020
EuropeRealme 6s, with 90Hz display and 48MP quad camera, launched
Chinese smartphone maker Realme has launched a new budget-friendly smartphone called Realme 6s in Europe. It is basically a cheaper version of the Realme 6 that was launched in April.
26 May 2020
SpaceXSpaceX-NASA historic crewed mission: Everything you need to know
On May 27, NASA astronauts Bob Behnken and Doug Hurley are scheduled to head up to the International Space Station as part of a crewed mission.
26 May 2020
EuropeRealme's camera-centric X3 SuperZoom launched at Rs. 41,500
After a round of leaks and teasers, Realme has finally launched the X3 SuperZoom in Europe. Priced at €500 (roughly Rs. 41,500), the handset is currently up for pre-ordering and will go on sale starting June 2.
26 May 2020
Narendra ModiMitron, India's TikTok clone, rakes 5 million downloads in weeks
As TikTok continues to struggle with the mess of misogynistic content and poor ratings, creators have started embracing a new short-form video-sharing platform called 'Mitron'.
26 May 2020
VaccineNew COVID-19 vaccine goes into human trials: Details here
As COVID-19 continues to batter different parts of the world, scientists are racing to find a way to fight the pandemic as soon as possible.
26 May 2020
Ram (Random Access Memory)Vivo Y70s, with 5G-ready Exynos 880 chipset, launched in China
Chinese tech giant Vivo has launched a new mid-range 5G handset in its home country. Dubbed as Y70s, it arrives as the first handset to run on the Exynos 880 chipset.
26 May 2020
SamsungDesign and hardware details of Samsung Galaxy Note 20+ leaked
Just days after we got our first look at the Note 20, new renders of the Note 20+ have been leaked by OnLeaks and Pigtou.
26 May 2020
XiaomiRedmi Note 9 Pro to go on sale at 12pm
Xiaomi's budget-range handset, the Redmi Note 9 Pro, will go on sale today in India at 12pm via Amazon and Mi.com. It will be delivered to the customers all across the country, except those in the containment areas.
26 May 2020
EuropeRealme X3 SuperZoom's design and key specifications confirmed
Ahead of its launch in Europe on May 26, the design and key specifications of the X3 SuperZoom have been confirmed by Realme Europe.
25 May 2020
US Federal Trade CommissionWatch out! COVID-19 contact tracing scams are on the rise
The spread of COVID-19 has triggered a wave of scams.
25 May 2020
FlipkartMotorola Edge+ to go on sale from midnight via Flipkart
Motorola's newly-launched Edge+ flagship smartphone will go on sale for the first time in India today (midnight) via Flipkart, and through offline stores from tomorrow.
