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13 Jun 2020

Amazon

OnePlus 8 Pro's first sale in India on June 15

The OnePlus 8 Pro will go on sale in India for the first time on June 15, the company has confirmed. The availability of the handset was delayed due to production issues. Alongside, the vanilla OnePlus 8 will also be up for grabs.

13 Jun 2020

Europe

Motorola One Fusion+ to be launched on June 16

Motorola is all set to launch its mid-range smartphone, the One Fusion+, in India on June 16, a Flipkart teaser has confirmed.

iQOO 3's Volcano Orange variant now on sale in India

The Volcano Orange color variant of iQOO's flagship smartphone, the iQOO 3, is now up for grabs in India. The new variant joins the Quantum Silver and Tornado Black models that are already available in the country.

13 Jun 2020

Amazon

Redmi 8A Dual gets new variant (64GB storage) in India

Xiaomi has added a new 64GB variant to its already-existing 8A Dual portfolio, which is scheduled to go on sale from June 15 in India.

13 Jun 2020

Intel

#TechBytes: Best laptops in India for work from home

The nationwide lockdown triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic has forced working professionals as well as students to stay indoors.

13 Jun 2020

Samsung

Samsung Galaxy Fold 2 to sport a 120Hz display

As per reports, Samsung Galaxy Fold 2 is likely to feature a 120Hz refresh rate for its main display. However, the outer display may continue with the standard 60Hz refresh rate.

12 Jun 2020

Samsung

Vivo S6 Pro 5G to be launched soon: Details here

After launching the S6 5G earlier this year, Vivo is planning to bring the S6 Pro 5G smartphone with a new chipset, better cameras and fast-charging support.

12 Jun 2020

Google Maps

You can locate COVID-19 testing centers using Google Maps, Search

In light of the ongoing pandemic, Google is introducing the ability to find the nearest COVID-19 testing centers in Maps, Search, and Assistant.

12 Jun 2020

Samsung

Samsung Galaxy M31s spotted on Geekbench, key specifications revealed

Tech giant Samsung is gearing up to launch a new mid-range smartphone- the Galaxy M31s.

12 Jun 2020

Facebook

#TechBytes: All new features coming to WhatsApp

After launching dark mode and an enhanced 8-person limit for group calling, WhatsApp appears to be working on additional capabilities for its Android and iOS apps.

Lenovo to launch its gaming-centric phone Legion in July

With several leaks of the much-awaited Legion gaming smartphone doing rounds on the web, Lenovo has finally confirmed its launch in the coming month of July.

12 Jun 2020

Vaccine

Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine to go into final-stage trials in July

Moderna Therapeutics has announced that its COVID-19 vaccine is set to go into the third and final stage of clinical human trials.

12 Jun 2020

Microsoft

Sony gives first good look at PlayStation 5: Details here

After years worth of rumors, Sony has finally given us the first good look at the PlayStation 5, its next-generation gaming console.

12 Jun 2020

Biology

Scientists created a lifelike model of embryonic life: Details here

In a major development, a team of scientists claims to have created a model of early embryonic life in a lab.

Nokia 5310 to be launched in India on June 16

HMD Global has teased on Twitter that the Nokia 5310 feature phone will be launched in India on June 16.

11 Jun 2020

Samsung

Samsung Galaxy A21s to be launched next week

Samsung Galaxy A21s will reportedly be launched in India next week.

11 Jun 2020

India

New WhatsApp chatbot busts COVID-19 misinformation in Hindi

In a bid to help Indians fight misinformation around COVID-19, the International Fact-Checking Network (IFCN) has launched the Hindi version of its fact-checking chatbot for WhatsApp.

Redmi Note 9 Pro Max's next sale on June 17

If you have missed the opportunity to buy the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max in the recent sale, you will get another chance on June 17.

11 Jun 2020

Xiaomi

Mi Notebook 14, Notebook 14 Horizon Edition launched in India

Xiaomi has officially launched its first notebooks in India, the Mi Notebook 14, and Mi Notebook 14 Horizon Edition.

11 Jun 2020

Android

#TechBytes: How to test the latest Android 11 Beta

Google has announced the first public beta of Android 11, its next big OS for smartphones.

11 Jun 2020

Samsung

Samsung Galaxy Note 9 starts receiving One UI 2.1 update

Samsung has started rolling out the latest Android 10-based One UI 2.1 update for the Galaxy Note 9. The new firmware is currently available in Germany but its global release is expected soon.

11 Jun 2020

Android

Motorola releases Android 10 update for Moto G7 Power

Motorola has started rolling out Android 10 update for the Moto G7 Power.

11 Jun 2020

Twitter

Now, Twitter will nudge you to read before retweeting

Twitter is going to new heights to keep conversations healthy on its platform.

11 Jun 2020

Xiaomi

Redmi 9, with 5,020mAh battery, quad rear cameras, launched

Xiaomi has launched its budget-range smartphone, the Redmi 9 in Spain.

11 Jun 2020

Android

Android 11 Beta: Top new features you need to try

After a slight delay, Google has started rolling out the first public beta version of Android 11, its next big mobile-focused operating system, to Pixel users around the world.

11 Jun 2020

Samsung

Samsung Galaxy M51 spotted on Geekbench, key specifications revealed

As an addition to its portfolio of mid-range smartphones, tech giant Samsung is gearing up to launch its Galaxy M51 model.

Vivo releases Funtouch OS 10 update for Z1 Pro, Z1x

Vivo's Z1 Pro and Z1x smartphones have started receiving the Android 10-based Funtouch OS 10 update in India.

10 Jun 2020

Google

Google Meet gets AI-powered noise cancellation: Here's how it works

In a bid to take on Zoom and cash in on the exploding demand for video conferencing, Google is updating its premium virtual meeting app, Google Meet, with the much-needed noise cancellation capability.

Realme X3 SuperZoom to be launched on June 26

Unveiled last month, the Realme X3 SuperZoom is likely to be launched in India soon. According to 91mobiles, the handset will go official in the country on June 26.

10 Jun 2020

Xiaomi

Xiaomi releases Android 10 update for Redmi Note 7 Pro

Xiaomi has rolled out its latest MIUI 11 firmware for the Redmi Note 7 Pro. The new OS upgrades the underlying software to Android 10 while still running MIUI 11 skin on top.

10 Jun 2020

Samsung

Samsung to launch three new flagship smartphones on August 5

Samsung will unveil its brand new Note 20 series, Fold 2, and a refreshed Galaxy Z Flip 5G through a virtual event on August 5, analyst Jon Prosser has claimed. He has also noted that these devices will be launched on August 20.

10 Jun 2020

Google

Every single day, Google flags over 2,500 crore spam pages

The ability to produce relevant and reliable results has made Google a leader in the Search segment.

10 Jun 2020

Intel

2020 HP 14s, Pavilion x360 14 laptops launched in India

Expanding its range of "always connected" laptops, HP has launched the 2020 editions of the 14s and Pavilion x360 14 in India.

10 Jun 2020

Twitter

#TechBytes: What are Twitter Fleets, how to use them?

Microblogging giant Twitter has launched Fleets, its own version of Stories, in India.

10 Jun 2020

Xiaomi

Redmi Note 9 Pro's next sale on June 16

Xiaomi's mid-ranger, the Redmi Note 9 Pro, will go on sale once again in India on June 16 at 12pm via Amazon and Mi.com.

10 Jun 2020

Android

Google Chrome's autofill interface gets a new look: Details here

Google has been introducing some handy changes in Chrome.

09 Jun 2020

Huawei

Huawei P Smart S goes official as rebadged Enjoy 10s

Huawei has launched its budget-friendly smartphone, the Huawei P Smart S in Italy. It is basically a rebadged version of the Huawei Enjoy 10s which was launched in China last year.

Vivo Z5x (2020), with triple cameras, Snapdragon 712, goes official

As an updated version of the Z5x, Chinese tech giant Vivo has launched the budget-friendly smartphone, Z5x (2020) in its home country.

09 Jun 2020

Flipkart

Flipkart gets AI-powered shopping assistant: Here's how it works

In a bid to expand its reach in India, Flipkart is rolling out a new smart 'shopping assistant'.

09 Jun 2020

Xiaomi

Redmi Note 9 Pro Max's next sale on June 10

Xiaomi's premium mid-range handset, the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max is set to go on sale once again in India. It will be available for purchase on June 10 via Amazon and Mi.com.