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22 May 2020
Ram (Random Access Memory)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.
22 May 2020
Ram (Random Access Memory)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
FlipkartRealme 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
AMOLEDNubia 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.
22 May 2020
Ram (Random Access Memory)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
SamsungSamsung'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.
21 May 2020
Ram (Random Access Memory)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
KirinThis 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
iOSApple, 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
FlipkartMoto 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
XiaomiAhead 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
TwitterNow, 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 AayogLog 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
AndroidNokia 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
SecurityGoogle 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.
20 May 2020
Ram (Random Access Memory)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
HuaweiHonor 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
AndroidTruecaller 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
XiaomiRedmi 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
FlipkartApple'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 MobilesiQOO 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
OnePlusOnePlus 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
RealmeAhead 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
TwitterWhy 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-19Reportedly, 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
GoogleGoogle 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
HuaweiHuawei 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 UniversityOxford'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 10Motorola 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
XiaomiXiaomi 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.
19 May 2020
Ram (Random Access Memory)#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
XiaomiRedmi 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 6Nokia 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
XiaomiXiaomi'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.
18 May 2020
United States of AmericaModerna'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
RealmeRealme 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.
18 May 2020
Ram (Random Access Memory)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
AmazonOnePlus 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
MicrosoftThese 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 S1Amid 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.