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01 Jul 2020

Xiaomi

Xiaomi Redmi 8 starts receiving Android 10 update in China

Xiaomi has started rolling out the Android 10 update for its Redmi 8 smartphone. The new firmware bumps the Android version on the handset but continues to run MIUI 11 skin on top.

30 Jun 2020

Xiaomi

Xiaomi releases Android 10-based MIUI 11 update for Redmi 7A

Xiaomi has started releasing the Android 10-based MIUI 11 update for Redmi 7A in India. It is being rolled out in a phased manner and hence, not everyone will receive it at the same time.

30 Jun 2020

Facebook

Acting against hate speech, Reddit bans pro-Trump subreddit

As Facebook continues to reel from a massive advertisers' protest against its mishandling of racism, violence, and hate speech, Reddit, which has long been criticized over these issues, has started taking corrective measures.

Ahead of launch, Honor X10 Max's specifications and pricing leaked

Ahead of its scheduled launch on July 2, the full specifications of the upcoming Honor X10 Max have been revealed by China Telecom.

30 Jun 2020

Xiaomi

Xiaomi releases MIUI 12 update for Redmi K20 in India

Xiaomi has started rolling out the stable MIUI 12 update for its Redmi K20 smartphone in India.

30 Jun 2020

Google

#TechBytes: Best alternatives to popular Chinese apps banned in India

Amid heightened tensions along the LAC, the Government of India has taken the decision to ban as many as 59 'unsafe' Chinese applications.

30 Jun 2020

YouTube

TikTok's creators begin switching to Instagram, YouTube after government's ban

A few hours ago, the Government of India imposed a ban on popular video-sharing service TikTok as well as 58 other 'unsafe' Chinese applications.

30 Jun 2020

Realme

Realme C11, with MediaTek Helio G35, launched in Malaysia

Taking on Xiaomi's Redmi 9A and 9C, Realme has launched a new budget-friendly Realme C11 smartphone in Malaysia.

30 Jun 2020

Xiaomi

#LeakPeek: Redmi K40 to pack a MediaTek Dimensity 1000+ chipset

The specifications of Xiaomi's upcoming handset, the Redmi K40, have been leaked by a tipster on Weibo.

30 Jun 2020

Malaysia

Redmi 9A and 9C, with new MediaTek G-series chipsets, launched

Expanding its range of affordable smartphones, Xiaomi has launched the Redmi 9A and Redmi 9C in Malaysia.

30 Jun 2020

Flipkart

Realme Narzo 10 goes on sale today via Flipkart

Realme's budget-friendly smartphone, the Narzo 10, is set to go on sale once again in India today at 12 pm via Flipkart and Realme's e-store.

30 Jun 2020

Xiaomi

Redmi Note 9 Pro's sale today at 12pm via Amazon

Xiaomi's Redmi Note 9 Pro will be up for grabs at 12 pm in India today via Amazon and the Xiaomi's e-store.

30 Jun 2020

Coronavirus

India's first COVID-19 vaccine, COVAXIN, cleared for human trials

In a major development, the Drug Controller General of India (DCGI) has cleared COVAXIN, a potential COVID-19 vaccine developed in the country, for human trials.

29 Jun 2020

Android

Android 10 update rolled out for T-Mobile's LG Stylo 5

South Korean tech giant LG's Stylo 5 handset locked to telecom operator T-Mobile's network is now receiving the latest Android 10 update in the USA.

29 Jun 2020

Xiaomi

TikTok to SHAREit, Government of India bans 59 Chinese apps

Amid heightened tensions along the Line of Actual Control (LAC), the Government of India has taken the decision to ban 59 Chinese smartphone apps with immediate effect.

29 Jun 2020

Flipkart

OPPO F15 (Blazing Blue) color variant launched in India

OPPO has launched a new 'Blazing Blue' color variant of its budget-friendly smartphone, the OPPO F15, in India.

29 Jun 2020

Samsung

Samsung's S20+ BTS Edition to be launched on July 2

For K-Pop fans, Samsung will launch the BTS edition of the Galaxy S20+ in India on July 2.

29 Jun 2020

Xiaomi

Redmi 9A, Redmi 9C to be launched on June 30

Xiaomi Malaysia has shared a teaser on Facebook, confirming the launch of its upcoming budget handsets, the 9A, and 9C, on June 30.

29 Jun 2020

Realme

These budget-friendly Realme smartphones have become costlier India

Realme seems to be on a price-hike spree in India. Over the past few weeks, the Chinese smartphone maker has increased the prices of several budget-friendly handsets including the Realme 5i, Realme 6, Realme C2, Realme Narzo 10A, and Realme C3.

29 Jun 2020

Microsoft

Windows 10 update is slowing down some PCs: Details here

Microsoft has been facing a lot of criticism due to buggy Windows 10 updates.

29 Jun 2020

Flipkart

Realme Narzo 10 (That Blue) color option arrives in India

Realme has introduced a new 'That Blue' color variant of its budget-range smartphone, the Realme Narzo 10, in India.

29 Jun 2020

Flipkart

Realme X3 and X3 SuperZoom to go on sale tomorrow

Realme's newly-launched X3 and X3 SuperZoom will go on sale for the first time in India on June 30 at 12 pm via Flipkart and Realme.com.

29 Jun 2020

Microsoft

Microsoft patents 'detachable' dual screen device: Details here

Unlike Samsung, Huawei, and many other tech giants, Microsoft is focusing particularly on building dual-screen experiences through its hardware and optimized Windows 10X software.

29 Jun 2020

Space News

NASA's contest: Design a 'lunar loo', win Rs. 26 lakh

NASA is going back to the Moon, with the hopes of landing the first woman and the next man there by 2024.

29 Jun 2020

Samsung

Samsung Galaxy Tab S4 gets Android 10-based One UI 2.1

South Korean tech giant Samsung is rolling out the latest Android 10-based One UI 2.1 update for its Galaxy Tab S4 in the US and Canada.

29 Jun 2020

Reliance Jio

OnePlus 8 Pro's sale at 12pm today via Amazon, OnePlus.in

The OnePlus 8 Pro is scheduled to go on another flash sale today at 12 pm via Amazon and the company's official e-store.

29 Jun 2020

Huawei

Huawei P20 gets Android 10 with EMUI 10 in Canada

Huawei has started rolling out the latest Android 10-based EMUI 10 update for its P20 handset in Canada.

29 Jun 2020

India

Meet Chingari, TikTok's latest rival in India

Amid heightened tensions along the LAC, calls to boycott Chinese goods have gone to a whole new level.

Honor X10 Max 5G with Dimensity 800 spotted on Geekbench

Smartphone maker Honor is gearing up to launch its upcoming mid-range handset, the X10 Max 5G, on July 2.

28 Jun 2020

Realme

Realme X3 SuperZoom update fixes phone lag, brings Realme PaySa

Realme is rolling out an update for its newly-launched X3 SuperZoom handset.

28 Jun 2020

Microsoft

#WeeklyRecap: Apple Silicon, iOS 14, fancy new phones, and more

This week has been all about consumer technology, thanks to Apple.

28 Jun 2020

Vaccine

Chinese COVID-19 vaccine shows promise in human trials: Details here

As the world deals with the novel coronavirus pandemic, China National Biotec Group (CNBG) has announced a major milestone in the effort to develop a vaccine for the deadly respiratory disease.

28 Jun 2020

Coronavirus

US CDC adds three new COVID-19 symptoms to its list

As the number of COVID-19 cases continues to surge in the US, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is updating the symptoms of the deadly disease.

28 Jun 2020

Smartphones

This 'smart mask' can amplify your voice, make calls

The COVID-19 crisis has brought a "new normal" upon us, a world where people prefer to remain socially distant and protected with masks and face shields.

28 Jun 2020

Apple

iPhone SE scores a decent 101 in DxOMark camera tests

Apple's newly-launched budget handset, the iPhone SE (2020), has been reviewed by DxOMark.

Realme X3 update brings nifty system optimizations and bug fixes

Realme has started rolling out a new firmware update for its newly-launched X3 smartphone. The update fixes phone lag and fingerprint scanner's heating issues while improving screen brightness, picture quality, and overall system stability.

27 Jun 2020

Realme

Ahead of launch, Realme C11 gets listed on Indonesian retailer

Realme's upcoming budget smartphone, the Realme C11, is scheduled to go official on June 30.

27 Jun 2020

Realme

Realme C2, Realme 5s, Realme 6 become costlier in India

Just days after increasing the prices of its C3 and Narzo 10A smartphones, Realme has now hiked the prices of the Realme 6, C2, and 5s models in India.

27 Jun 2020

Technology

NASA develops 3D-printed necklace to help people avoid face-touching

The uncontrolled outbreak of COVID-19 has gotten everyone worried.

27 Jun 2020

Samsung

This is how Samsung Galaxy A01 Core will look like

Samsung is working to launch a new affordable Galaxy A01 Core handset and thanks to reputed tipster Evan Blass, we know how it will look like.