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09 Jun 2020
IndiaAmid COVID-19, Google Maps gets features to ensure safe travel
As countries like India begin to come out of lockdown and restart economic activities, Google is racing to launch tools to protect the general public from COVID-19.
09 Jun 2020
EuropeMotorola One Fusion+, with all-screen design and quad cameras, launched
Motorola has unveiled its all-new One Fusion+ smartphone in Europe. The mid-ranger comes with an all-screen design, packing a quad rear camera setup, a Snapdragon 730 chipset, and a massive 5,000mAh battery.
09 Jun 2020
COVID-19Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine: When will it be available?
In the race to develop a vaccine for COVID-19, Moderna Therapeutics is seen as one of the fastest-moving players.
08 Jun 2020
IndiaSamsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite launched at Rs. 28,000
As an affordable version of the flagship Tab S6, Samsung has launched the Galaxy Tab S6 Lite in India.
08 Jun 2020
IndiaVivo Y50 launched, sale to start from June 10
Vivo's budget-friendly handset, the Y50, which went official in Cambodia in April, was launched in India today.
08 Jun 2020
Ram (Random Access Memory)Several iPhone 11 Pro users report 'Green tint' display issue
Several users of iPhone 11 Pro and 11 Pro Max have reported that a green tint appears on the display after they unlock the handset.
08 Jun 2020
SamsungSamsung patents weird 'two-way' foldable phone: Details here
After launching two highly innovative foldable phones - the Galaxy Fold and Galaxy Z Flip - Samsung appears to be exploring new ideas for the third member of the series.
08 Jun 2020
OPPOOPPO A12, with dual rear cameras, launched in India
Expanding its range of affordable smartphones, OPPO has launched the OPPO A12 in India.
08 Jun 2020
SecurityCOVID-19: Singapore is developing a wearable 'contact-tracing' device
As the world races to deploy contact-tracing apps to warn and isolate close contacts of COVID-19 positive individuals, Singapore is taking a completely different - and potentially concerning - route.
08 Jun 2020
AmazonOnePlus 8 to go on sale at 12pm via Amazon
The OnePlus 8 will go on sale in India today at 12 pm via Amazon and the company's website.
08 Jun 2020
AppleApple patents technology to take group selfies when being socially-distant
Apple has patented software technology to let people take group selfies even when they are socially distant from each other.
08 Jun 2020
FlipkartRealme Narzo 10 to go on sale today via Flipkart
Realme's budget-friendly smartphone, the Realme Narzo 10 is all set to go on sale once again in India at 12 pm, on Flipkart and Realme's website.
08 Jun 2020
Microsoft#TechBytes: Best convertible laptops to buy under Rs. 1 lakh
Whatever may be the need, chances are a convertible laptop will check most of the boxes for you. These machines support various working modes while offering top-class performance.
08 Jun 2020
Space NewsNew Earth-like planet found orbiting a Sun-like star: Details here
In a major development, a team of researchers has discovered an Earth-like exoplanet revolving around a Sun-like star.
07 Jun 2020
WhatsAppYour WhatsApp-linked number could show up in Google Search
Your WhatsApp-linked number, maybe even name and email address, could be leaking through Google Search.
07 Jun 2020
OxfordCOVID-19 vaccine: What are the latest updates?
With a sporadic increase in the number of cases and deaths, COVID-19 is growing beyond control in India.
07 Jun 2020
Facebook#WeeklyRecap: Google's incognito tracking, 'infected' Android wallpaper, Mitron app, more
This week, a number of developments were noted in the world of technology.
07 Jun 2020
Facebook#TechBytes: How to transfer Facebook photos, videos to Google Photos
A few months ago, Facebook announced a tool to let select users port their photos/videos to Google Photos.
07 Jun 2020
AntarcticaThis place has the cleanest air on Earth
In urban regions, human activities have dealt a serious blow to the environment.
07 Jun 2020
PocoThese flagship and mid-range smartphones will be launched soon
With the lockdown now phasing out in India, almost all smartphone makers are gearing up to launch their latest and greatest offerings soon.
07 Jun 2020
SamsungSamsung releases One UI 2.1 update for Galaxy S10 Lite
Samsung has started rolling out the latest Android 10-based One UI 2.1 update for the Galaxy S10 Lite smartphone in India.
06 Jun 2020
SamsungSamsung's Note 20-series, Fold 2 could be launched on August-5
Samsung could unveil its Galaxy Note 20-series and Fold 2 on August 5, according to Korean publication The Dong-a Ilbo.
06 Jun 2020
FacebookAn online make-believe world away from the coronavirus pandemic
Since the coronavirus outbreak has forced several countries into lockdowns, people across the globe have come to realize the little joys of what we normally consider boring.
06 Jun 2020
XiaomiAhead of launch, Redmi 9 gets listed on e-commerce website
Xiaomi is expected to launch its budget-range smartphone, the Redmi 9 on June 25. Now, ahead of the launch, the handset has been listed on a Filipino website, revealing its key design, full specifications, and local pricing.
06 Jun 2020
MotorolaMotorola's affordable Moto G Fast, Moto E (2020) go official
Motorola has launched its latest budget-friendly smartphones, the Moto G Fast and Moto E (2020), in the US.
06 Jun 2020
Ram (Random Access Memory)OPPO Reno 4-series, with triple cameras, launched in China
Chinese smartphone maker OPPO has launched its mid-range smartphones, the Reno 4 and Reno 4 Pro, in its home country.
06 Jun 2020
NASAA ginormous asteroid will zoom past Earth this weekend
A ginormous 'potentially hazardous' asteroid, nearly as big as the Empire State Building, is set to zoom past Earth this weekend.
06 Jun 2020
HuaweiHonor's latest entry-level smartphone goes official with GMS support
Huawei sub-brand Honor has launched its Honor 8S (2020) smartphone in the UK. The budget-friendly handset is identical to last year's Honor 8S, except that it packs more RAM and storage.
05 Jun 2020
Donald TrumpHackers tried to compromise Trump, Biden's campaign staffers
As the US Presidential election closes in, cyber-criminals are growing active on the mission to interfere with the campaign of the candidates.
05 Jun 2020
FlipkartNokia's 43-inch 4K Android TV launched; sale on June 8
Expanding its range of Android TVs, Nokia has launched the 43-inch model of its Smart TV in India. Like the existing 55-inch variant, this model has also been manufactured by brand-licensee Flipkart.
05 Jun 2020
SamsungSamsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite teased in India, launch imminent
Samsung has teased the Galaxy Tab S6 Lite in India, hinting at its imminent launch. The device will be placed alongside the Galaxy Tab S6, which is already up for sale in the country.
05 Jun 2020
Narendra ModiTikTok competitor Mitron returns: Here are all the changes
Mitron, the video-sharing app that shot to fame as 'India's answer to TikTok' before being pulled from Google Play Store, has made an official comeback.
05 Jun 2020
OPPOOPPO to launch three mid-range A-series smartphones in India soon
OPPO is working to expand its portfolio of entry-level and mid-range smartphones in India with the A12, A52, and A11k models.
05 Jun 2020
FlipkartRealme Narzo 10A to go on sale today via Flipkart
Realme's budget-friendly smartphone Narzo 10 will go on sale for the second time in India today. It will be up for grabs via Flipkart and Realme's website starting at 12 pm today.
05 Jun 2020
SamsungSamsung Galaxy Note 20+ camera details leaked, no 100x zoom
Samsung's upcoming Galaxy Note 20+ will sport a 108MP ISOCELL Bright HM1 main sensor and laser focus sensor instead of a ToF sensor, noted tipster Ice Universe has claimed.
05 Jun 2020
XiaomiDesign and key specifications of Redmi 9 leaked
The first live images and specifications of Xiaomi's budget-range smartphone, the Redmi 9, have been leaked on Weibo.
04 Jun 2020
SamsungSamsung Galaxy A31 launched in India at Rs. 22,000
Expanding its line-up of mid-premium smartphones, tech giant Samsung has officially launched the Galaxy A31 in India. It arrives a successor to the Galaxy A30 which debuted in India in February last year.
04 Jun 2020
HuaweiHonor's latest mid-range 5G phone can also measure body temperature
Chinese tech giant Huawei's sub-brand Honor has launched its Play 4 and Play 4 Pro smartphones. Both the handsets offer a punch-hole design, multiple cameras, 5G support and mid-tier hardware.
04 Jun 2020
AppleApple could offer Music, TV+, News+ in discounted 'mega bundle'
Apple appears to be working on a way to combine its subscription services into a single 'mega bundle'.
04 Jun 2020
Samsung#TechBytes: Best premium smartphones you can currently buy in India
Due to the coronavirus-induced lockdown, the sale of smartphones got affected. However, this was a temporary setback as the market has returned in full-swing and several top-notch devices are up for grabs again (the demand has not picked up though).