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OPPO to launch new color variant of Find X2 Pro

OPPO will launch a new Green Vegan Leather variant of the Find X2 Pro model in China next week. Reportedly, the high demand for artificial leather has prompted the company to introduce the new variant.

Vivo Y30 tipped to be launched in India in early-June

Chinese smartphone maker Vivo is planning to expand its portfolio of budget smartphones in India with the launch of Y30, according to 91mobiles.

22 May 2020

Flipkart

Realme Narzo 10A goes on sale in India today

Realme's budget-friendly smartphone, the Realme Narzo 10A, has gone on sale in India today at 12pm via Flipkart and Realme's website.

22 May 2020

AMOLED

Nubia Red Magic Transparent Edition available for pre-ordering in China

ZTE has started taking pre-orders for the Transparent Edition of its Nubia Red Magic 5G smartphone in China.

OPPO Find X2 Neo, with 5G support, launched

Chinese smartphone maker OPPO has launched its Find X2 Neo smartphone. The device arrives as a watered-down version of the flagship Find X2 with a punch-hole screen, quad rear camera, a multi-layered cooling system, and a 5G-ready mid-tier chipset.

21 May 2020

Samsung

Samsung's latest smartphone is tailor-made for defense and security purposes

Samsung has announced a new Tactical Edition of its Galaxy S20 smartphone which has been tailor-made to suit the privacy needs of officials working for the defense department.

LG Q61, with military-grade durability, goes official

South Korean tech giant LG has launched the Q61 smartphone in its home country. The handset arrives as a rebranded version of the LG K61, which was unveiled globally in February this year.

20 May 2020

Kirin

This 5G phone by Honor costs Rs. 20,000

Huawei's sub-brand Honor has launched a new affordable 5G smartphone in China. Dubbed as Honor X10, the handset comes with an all-screen design, a pop-up selfie snapper, triple rear cameras, and a 5G-ready Kirin 820 chipset.

21 May 2020

iOS

Apple, Google's contact-tracing system available, won't work with Aarogya Setu

More than a month after announcing the plan to team up for a COVID-19 contact-tracing system, Google and Apple have made the technology available to the world.

21 May 2020

Flipkart

Moto G8 Power Lite launched in India at Rs. 9,000

Motorola has launched its budget-friendly Moto G8 Power Lite in India today. The handset is priced at Rs. 8,999 for the solo 4GB/64GB model and comes in two colors.

21 May 2020

Xiaomi

Ahead of May 26 launch, Redmi 10X listed for pre-bookings

Ahead of its launch on May 26, Xiaomi's upcoming Redmi 10X has been listed for pre-ordering on a Chinese e-retailer's website. As per the product page, it will come in Standard and 5G-ready Pioneer models.

21 May 2020

Twitter

Now, you can choose who can reply to your tweets

In a bid to give users more control over their conversations, Twitter has started rolling-out a feature to limit replies on tweets.

21 May 2020

NITI Aayog

Log 9 ties up with IISc for its 'CoronaOven' project

Nanotechnology start-up Log 9 Materials has partnered with the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) for advancing the work on its novel 'CoronaOven' disinfection chamber.

21 May 2020

Android

Nokia 5.1 Plus starts receiving Android 10 update in India

HMD Global has started rolling-out Android 10 update for the Nokia 5.1 Plus in India.

21 May 2020

Security

Google Chrome is getting several privacy-focused changes: Details here

A few days back, Google had announced the plan to update its browser Chrome with features like grouping tabs by topic and blocking resource-hungry ads.

LG Stylo 6, with Full-HD+ display and Stylus, goes official

As a successor to the Stylo 5, LG has launched its new budget-friendly Stylo 6 smartphone in the US.

20 May 2020

Huawei

Honor V6 tablet, with 2K screen, Kirin 985 chipset, launched

Chinese tech giant Huawei's sub-brand Honor has launched its V6 tablet in China.

20 May 2020

Android

Truecaller gets major revamp with full-screen caller ID, and more

Swedish caller identification platform Truecaller has announced a major revamp of its app for Android and iOS users.

20 May 2020

Xiaomi

Redmi Note 9 Pro's next sale on May 26

Xiaomi's budget-range smartphone, the Redmi Note 9 Pro, will go on sale once again in India on May 26 at 12 pm via Mi.com and Amazon.

20 May 2020

Flipkart

Apple's most affordable iPhone goes on sale today via Flipkart

Apple's much-awaited iPhone SE (2020) will go on sale in India today at 12pm via Flipkart.

20 May 2020

Vivo Mobiles

iQOO Z1 5G smartphone, with MediaTek Dimensity 1000+ chipset, launched

Vivo's gaming-centric sub-brand iQOO has launched its iQOO Z1 5G mobile in China. The phone is up for pre-bookings and will be available from June 1 onwards.

20 May 2020

OnePlus

OnePlus 8 Pro's X-ray vision will be disabled, company confirms

Last week, OnePlus made major headlines with the so-called 'X-ray vision' of one of its flagship phones, the OnePlus 8 Pro.

20 May 2020

Realme

Ahead of May 25 launch, Realme X3 SuperZoom's details leaked

Ahead of its expected launch on May 25 in China, a Thai publication has leaked the details of the upcoming Realme X3 SuperZoom smartphone.

19 May 2020

Twitter

Why people are downrating TikTok, calling for its ban

TikTok, the popular video-sharing platform from China, has been hit by a series of controversies in India.

19 May 2020

COVID-19

Reportedly, China's novel drug can treat and prevent COVID-19 infection

A team of scientists hailing from China claims to have developed a novel drug that can treat as well as prevent COVID-19 infection.

19 May 2020

Google

Google makes 'easier' Nest Hub for senior citizens: Here's how

In a world plagued by COVID-19, video-calling apps like Google Duo, Meet, Zoom are the only tools keeping us connected.

19 May 2020

Huawei

Huawei Y9s goes on sale in India via Amazon

Huawei Y9s is now available to consumers in India, a week after it was launched in the country. The device comes in two colors, and is available at Rs. 19,990.

19 May 2020

Oxford University

Oxford's COVID-19 vaccine fails key animal trial: Details here

The COVID-19 vaccine developed by Oxford University has failed a key animal trial.

19 May 2020

Android 10

Motorola Edge+ smartphone launched in India at Rs. 75,000

The pre-orders of Motorola Edge++ smartphone are now open in India, and the device will be available on sale from May 26 onwards.

19 May 2020

Xiaomi

Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro now available on Flipkart

Xiaomi's popular budget phone, the Redmi Note 8 Pro, is now available for purchase via Flipkart. Till now, the device was available on Mi and Amazon India website, after it released in the market, last year.

#GamingBytes: How to download GTA V Premium Edition for free

As the world waits for an official update on GTA VI, Rockstar Games has announced a pretty tempting offer on its predecessor - GTA V.

19 May 2020

Xiaomi

Redmi Note 9 Pro to go on sale today

Xiaomi's budget-friendly smartphone, the Redmi Note 9 Pro will again go on sale today at 12pm via Mi.com and Amazon.

19 May 2020

Nokia 6

Nokia 6.3 to get Snapdragon 730 processor, quad rear camera

HMD Global is expected to launch its latest mid-range handset, the Nokia 6.3, in the coming weeks.

18 May 2020

Xiaomi

Xiaomi's flagship Mi 10 now available in India: Details here

Xiaomi's newly-launched flagship smartphone, the Mi 10 is now available in India via Mi.com, Amazon, and select official offline stores.

Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine shows 'positive' results in human trials

Moderna Therapeutics, one of the select few companies working on a COVID-19 vaccine, has revealed positive results from early-stage trials of its formula.

18 May 2020

Realme

Realme C3 has become costlier, now starts at Rs. 8,000

Realme has again increased the price of its entry-level smartphone, the C3, in India by Rs. 500. This is the second time the handset has received a price hike since its release in February this year.

Motorola G8 Power Lite to be launched on May 21

Motorola is gearing up to launch its new budget-friendly handset, the Moto G8 Power Lite, in India on May 21, according to a Flipkart teaser. However, the company is yet to make a formal announcement for the same.

18 May 2020

Amazon

OnePlus 8 to go on sale at 2pm via Amazon

As part of a special early access sale, OnePlus's newly-launched flagship smartphone, the OnePlus 8, will go on sale for the first time in India today at 2 pm via Amazon.

18 May 2020

Microsoft

These features are coming in Windows 10 May 2020 Update

In a matter of days, Microsoft will release its next big Windows 10 update.

17 May 2020

Vivo S1

Amid lockdown, these popular smartphones have become cheaper in India

In a bid to cover up losses incurred because of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and to push sales of old stock, many smartphone makers have introduced price cuts on some of their popular offerings.