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07 May 2020
AmazonOnePlus 7T Pro now available at a discounted price
The OnePlus 7T Pro (8GB/256GB variant), which received a price-cut of Rs. 6,000 in India last month, has now gone on sale via Amazon and OnePlus e-store.
07 May 2020
FacebookFacebook led to crashing of several popular apps on iOS
A few hours ago, Spotify, Tinder, TikTok, Pinterest, and many other popular apps started crashing on iOS.
07 May 2020
KirinHonor X10 to launch on May 20, key specifications revealed
Huawei's sub-brand Honor will launch a new X10 smartphone in China on May 20. The handset was recently spotted on Chinese certification platforms TENAA and MIIT, revealing some of its key specifications.
07 May 2020
Ram (Random Access Memory)Vivo Y30, with quad rear cameras, goes official in Malaysia
As an addition to its portfolio of budget-friendly smartphones, Vivo has launched the Y30 in Malaysia.
07 May 2020
TwitterMotorola foldable RAZR will go on sale in India tomorrow
Motorola's premium foldable handset, the RAZR, will go on sale in India on May 8, the company has announced via its Twitter account.
07 May 2020
Elliot AldersonAarogya Setu for feature phone, landline: How to use it
Aarogya Setu, the COVID-19 contact tracer from the government of India, is now available for feature phones and landlines through an Interactive Voice Response System or IVRS.
07 May 2020
HuaweiHuawei MatePad T8 goes official with 8-inch screen, 5,100mAh battery
As an addition to its line-up of tablets, Huawei has launched the MatePad T8 in Romania.
07 May 2020
SecurityData of 2.2cr Unacademy users hacked, available at Rs. 1.5L
Unacademy, one of the biggest online learning platforms in India, has suffered a massive data breach.
07 May 2020
South KoreaLG Velvet launched at Rs. 56,000 (not in India)
After weeks of leaks and teasers, LG has finally launched its all-new Velvet smartphone. In South Korea, the handset is priced at KRW 899,800 (roughly Rs. 55,800) and it will go on sale from May 15.
07 May 2020
IsraelHas Israel developed a COVID-19 vaccine? Here's what we know
As the world waits desperately for a COVID-19 vaccine, Israel has given a ray of hope.
07 May 2020
Space NewsClosest black hole to Earth discovered: Details here
Astronomers have discovered a new black hole, and it is not really far away.
07 May 2020
HuaweiHuawei Y8s, with dual selfie camera, goes official
As an addition to its range of budget-friendly smartphones, Huawei has announced Y8s in Jordan.
06 May 2020
IndiaNokia 7.2 gets Android 10 update: How to install
HMD Global has once again started rolling out Android 10 update for the dual-SIM variant of Nokia 7.2. The new software comes with improved system stability, user interface enhancements, and Google's Android security patch for April.
06 May 2020
AppleApple's WWDC starts from June 22, and will be free
Back in March, Apple had announced its Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2020 would take place in an online-only format, due to the novel coronavirus pandemic.
06 May 2020
TwitterNow, Twitter warns against replying with mean, harmful tweets
If you often lose your temper during Twitter arguments and end up saying mean things to others, be prepared to be reprimanded by the microblogging giant.
06 May 2020
SecurityHacker flags 'security issue' in Aarogya Setu, government responds
A few hours ago, a French cybersecurity expert and hacker under the alias "Elliot Alderson" claimed that Aarogya Setu, the official contact-tracing app of the Government of India, carries a security issue.
06 May 2020
HuaweiHuawei P40-series' update brings new camera features and improvements
Huawei has started rolling-out a new software update for the P40 and P40 Pro flagship smartphones.
05 May 2020
HuaweiLeak reveals design and specifications of Huawei Y5p and Y6p
The design details and specifications of Huawei's upcoming affordable phones, the Y5p and Y6p, have leaked online.
05 May 2020
HuaweiHuawei's budget-friendly Y9s officially listed in India, launch imminent
Huawei's budget-friendly smartphone, the Y9s, has been officially listed in India, hinting at its imminent launch in the country.
05 May 2020
WhatsAppWhatsApp Pay may finally be launched this month: Details here
WhatsApp's much-coveted digital payments service, WhatsApp Pay, may finally be launched by the end of this month.
05 May 2020
Ram (Random Access Memory)Buy one $1,500 Motorola RAZR, get another free (in US)
If you really want the foldable RAZR, this might be the best deal for you. Motorola has announced a buy-one-get-one-free deal in the US wherein you get two RAZR phones for $1,500.
05 May 2020
XiaomiRedmi Note 9 Pro goes on sale: Details here
For the first time since the lockdown was enforced in late March, Xiaomi's budget-friendly Redmi Note 9 Pro has gone on sale in India today.
05 May 2020
OxygenOSOnePlus 8-series gets improved camera performance with latest OxygenOS update
OnePlus has started rolling out a new OxygenOS update for its latest flagship phones. The 8 Pro is receiving OxygenOS 10.5.6 in all regions, while the OnePlus 8 is getting OxygenOS 10.5.4 in EU and OxygenOS 10.5.5 in all the other markets.
04 May 2020
UberCOVID-19: Uber's new tech will ensure drivers wear protective masks
Uber has resumed operations in select Indian cities.
04 May 2020
OPPOOPPO A92, featuring quad cameras, goes official (in Malaysia)
Expanding its line-up of mid-range smartphones, OPPO has launched the A92 in Malaysia. Going by the design and specifications, it looks like a rebranded version of OPPO A72 that went official in China last month.
04 May 2020
XiaomiXiaomi to launch Mi 10 in India on May 8
Xiaomi's camera-centric Mi 10 smartphone will finally be launched in India on May 8, via an online event. The timings of the event will be revealed in the coming days.
04 May 2020
Ram (Random Access Memory)Apple launches new 13-inch MacBook Pro with 'Magic Keyboard'
Finally, that annoying 'butterfly keyboard' is gone for good.
04 May 2020
MicrosoftMicrosoft launches latest Surface devices, prices start at Rs. 72,999
Microsoft's latest line-up of Surface devices - Surface Pro 7, Surface Laptop 3, and Surface Pro X - has officially been launched in India.
04 May 2020
FlipkartVivo S1 has now become cheaper in India
Vivo's budget-friendly handset, the S1, has received a price-cut of Rs. 1,000 and it now starts at Rs. 16,990. The revision is applicable only to the entry-level 4GB/128GB model and not on the other variants.
04 May 2020
MediaTekOnePlus Z will come with a 5G-ready Snapdragon 765 processor
OnePlus is expected to launch its mid-range smartphone, the OnePlus Z, sometime in July.
04 May 2020
iPhoneFinally, Apple may let you 'edit' iMessage texts: Here's how
Even after years of existence, iMessage still misses the option to retract messages.
03 May 2020
TwitterDo not fall for fake COVID-19 relief schemes, warns government
The spread of COVID-19 - the worst public health crisis of our time - has triggered a wave of misinformation around the world.
03 May 2020
Microsoft#WeeklyRecap: Free Google Meet, bugs in Chrome, Microsoft Teams, more
The last week of April was all about bugs, glitches, and leaks.
03 May 2020
QualcommBest 5G smartphones with flagship Snapdragon 865 processor
Qualcomm's Snapdragon 865 chipset is currently the preferred choice for all smartphone makers that plan to launch a high-end flagship phone.
03 May 2020
TechCrunch#LeakAlert: Data from Jio's COVID-19 symptom checker exposed online
Soon after the COVID-19 outbreak, technology companies around the world began launching triage tools to help their customers check themselves for coronavirus.
03 May 2020
XiaomiXiaomi refutes allegations of mining data via phone software 'backdoors'
Xiaomi has refuted the data mining allegations leveled by two popular security searchers.
03 May 2020
Union Home MinistryAarogya Setu is now mandatory for public, private employees
Aarogya Setu, the COVID-19 contact-tracing app launched by the Government of India, has been made mandatory for public and private sector employees across the country.
03 May 2020
IntelDell accidentally reveals specifications of XPS 15 and XPS 17
Dell's upcoming laptops, the XPS 15 9500 and XPS 17 9700, have been accidentally leaked by the company. The official website of Dell France prematurely activated the product listings of these models, revealing their design details as well as complete specifications.
03 May 2020
IndiaXiaomi's Black Shark 2 gets Android 10-based JoyUI 11 update
Xiaomi has started releasing Android 10-based JoyUI 11 update for its gaming-centric flagship smartphone, the Black Shark 2.
02 May 2020
SonySony PlayStation Plus' subscription price reduced, starts at Rs. 499/month
Sony has reduced the subscription price of its PlayStation Plus in India. The service now starts at Rs. 499 per month and goes up to Rs. 2,999 for the annual membership.