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19 Jul 2020

Redmi Note 9

#TechBytes: These much-anticipated smartphones will be launched in India soon

Since the lockdown restrictions have been eased in India, several smartphone manufacturers have introduced their latest offerings.

19 Jul 2020

Android

This app tracks your phone usage to monitor mental health

When a contagion is claiming hundreds of lives on a daily basis, problems like anxiety and depression can increase exponentially.

You can enroll for AIIMS's COVID-19 vaccine trials: Here's how

India's indigenous COVID-19 vaccine candidate, COVAXIN, is set to go into human trials at AIIMS Delhi.

19 Jul 2020

X

After major hack, Indian government issues notice to Twitter

The Government of India has issued a notice to Twitter to get more details around how it became the target of a massive coordinated hack three days ago.

Honor Tablet 6 and X6, with Kirin 710A chipset, launched

As the latest addition to its range of affordable tablets, Chinese tech giant Honor has launched the Tablet 6 and X6 models in its home country.

Motorola G9 Play spotted on Geekbench; key details revealed

Motorola is working to launch the Moto G9 Play in the coming weeks. The smartphone has appeared on the Geekbench 5 platform, revealing key details about its hardware.

18 Jul 2020

Samsung

#DealOfTheDay: Samsung Galaxy S10 is available with Rs. 21,000 discount

If you are planning to own a flagship smartphone, this might be a good deal for you. Amazon is offering a discount of Rs. 21,000 on the premium Samsung Galaxy S10 (8GB/128GB).

18 Jul 2020

YouTube

Philips 4K smart TVs, with HDR10+ and Dolby Vision, launched

Expanding its portfolio of 4K smart TVs in India, Philips has launched the new 50-inch and 58-inch models.

COVID-19: All about world's cheapest testing kit created by IIT-Delhi

Ever since the COVID-19 pandemic began, medical experts have been emphasizing on the importance of aggressive and timely testing for effective containment.

18 Jul 2020

Flipkart

Ahead of launch, ASUS ROG Phone 3's renders leaked online

Just days ahead of its launch on July 22, renders of the ASUS ROG Phone 3 have been leaked by reputed tipster Ishan Agarwal (via 91mobiles).

18 Jul 2020

Samsung

This is how Samsung's Galaxy Note 20 will look like

Over the past few weeks, we've heard a lot about Samsung's Galaxy Note 20+ and Note 20 Ultra, but the standard model remained elusive so far. However, thanks to tipster Evan Blass (via 9to5Google), we now have a 360-degree view of the Note 20.

Realme X2 gets a new (8GB/256GB) variant in India

Realme has launched a new 8GB/256GB variant of its mid-range smartphone, the Realme X2, in India.

18 Jul 2020

Huawei

Honor launches MagicBook 14, 15 and Pro notebooks in China

Huawei's sub-brand Honor has launched the MagicBook 14, 15, and Pro laptops in China with the latest AMD Ryzen 4000 processors. All three have the same design as the earlier-generation models.

17 Jul 2020

Google

Google loses ownership of blogspot.in, breaking millions of Indian blogs

Google's Blogger service has long been the solution for creating personalized blogs, without worrying about paying for a personal domain.

17 Jul 2020

Amazon

This OnePlus flagship is available with benefits worth Rs. 9,000

If you are planning to own a flagship smartphone, this might interest you. Amazon is offering a discount of Rs. 6,000 on the best-selling OnePlus 7T Pro (256GB) Haze Blue variant.

17 Jul 2020

Samsung

Samsung Galaxy S20 Fan Edition to be launched in Q4

Reputed tipster Ice Universe has claimed that Samsung's upcoming Galaxy S20 Fan Edition will be launched in the fourth quarter of this year.

17 Jul 2020

X

NewsBytes Briefing: FBI probes Twitter hack; Netflix gets new CEO

In the last few hours, several developments have been reported from the world of technology.

17 Jul 2020

Samsung

Samsung Galaxy M31s tipped to launch in India this month

The Samsung Galaxy M31s will be unveiled in India later this month and go on sale via Amazon and Samsung's other retail outlets in August, according to an IANS report (via Business Insider).

17 Jul 2020

Flipkart

Realme Narzo 10A's sale today at 12pm via Flipkart

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

17 Jul 2020

Security

Zoom bug allowed mimicking organizations; now fixed

Zoom video conferencing service has had plenty of trouble in keeping its platform safe from uninvited hackers and so-called 'Zoom-bombers'.

Realme 6 gets a new (6GB/64GB) variant in India

Realme has launched a new 6GB/64GB variant of its budget-friendly Realme 6 in India. It joins the existing 4GB/64GB, 6GB/128GB, and 8GB/128GB models which were launched in the country in March.

16 Jul 2020

Russia News

Russian hackers tried stealing COVID-19 vaccine research: Details here

Security agencies in the UK, US, and Canada have warned that Russian hackers are targeting their COVID-19 vaccine research.

16 Jul 2020

Samsung

Samsung Galaxy M01s, with MediaTek Helio P22 chipset, launched

Expanding its range of affordable smartphones, Samsung has launched the Galaxy M01s in India. The handset comes as an upgraded version of the Galaxy M01 that was announced in the country in June.

16 Jul 2020

Android

This malware can steal passwords, card data from 300+ apps

After Joker, a new strain of malware called 'BlackRock' has surfaced on the internet.

16 Jul 2020

Facebook

Amazon launches 'Interactive Video Service' for businesses

The COVID-19 pandemic has forced the entire world to switch to the routine of interacting, studying, and working remotely.

16 Jul 2020

Amazon

#DealOfTheDay: Apple iPhone Xs is available with Rs. 33,000 discount

If you are planning to own an Apple iPhone, today might be a suitable opportunity. Amazon is offering a massive Rs. 33,000 discount on the 256GB variant of the flagship iPhone Xs.

16 Jul 2020

Lenovo

Pre-orders for Lenovo Legion begin in China, key features revealed

Ahead of its launch on July 22, Lenovo's upcoming gaming smartphone, the Legion, is up for pre-ordering in China.

16 Jul 2020

Vivo Mobiles

Vivo X50 series, with Snapdragon 765G chipset, launched in India

Expanding its portfolio of smartphones, Vivo has launched the Vivo X50 and X50 Pro in India.

16 Jul 2020

Microsoft

NewsBytes Tech Briefing: Zoom's video-conference device, unified Gmail, and more

Along with the massive hack of high profile Twitter accounts, a lot has happened in the world of technology in the last 24 hours.

16 Jul 2020

Samsung

Samsung releases One UI 2 update for Galaxy J8

Samsung has started rolling out the Android 10-based One UI 2 update for the Galaxy J8. The firmware is currently being pushed in Russia, but a wider release is expected to happen in the coming days.

16 Jul 2020

Xiaomi

Xiaomi's Mi Notebooks now available in open sale in India

Xiaomi's newly-launched Mi Notebook 14 and Mi Notebook 14 Horizon Edition are now available in open sale in India via Amazon and Mi.com.

16 Jul 2020

X

Twitter hack: Musk, Obama, Bill Gates, Jeff Bezos, others compromised

Microblogging platform Twitter has been hit by a massive hack by cryptocurrency scammers.

16 Jul 2020

Malware

Police probing origins of money-stealing 'Joker' malware: Details here

Officials from the Maharashtra Police are looking into the origins of a dangerous new malware called 'Joker'.

15 Jul 2020

Mukesh Ambani

Is Reliance's new 'Jio Glass' worth the hype?

During Reliance's first 'virtual' Annual General Meeting, Mukesh Ambani, the Chairman of the conglomerate, shared a lot about his oil-to-telecom businesses.

Realme X50 5G, with 120Hz display, launched in the UK

Realme has launched its mid-range smartphone, the Realme X50 5G in the UK.

15 Jul 2020

Amazon

OnePlus Nord's pre-orders will go live in India at 1:30pm

The OnePlus Nord will be up for pre-ordering today at 1:30 pm via Amazon for a token amount of Rs. 499.

15 Jul 2020

India

NewsBytes Briefing: UK bans Huawei, WhatsApp goes down, and more

In the last few hours, a lot has happened in the world of technology.

15 Jul 2020

Xiaomi

Redmi Note 9 Pro Max to go on sale today

Xiaomi's mid-ranger, the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max, is all set to go on sale again in India today via Amazon and Mi.com.

15 Jul 2020

Bharti Airtel

Airtel-Verizon launch 'BlueJeans' to take on JioMeet, Zoom in India

As Indians adjust with the reality of working and connecting remotely, leading telecom-to-technology companies in the country are racing to get affordable yet high-quality video-conferencing solutions up and running.

15 Jul 2020

Samsung

This is how Samsung's next-generation tablets will look like

Ahead of their launch at Samsung's 'Galaxy Unpacked' event next month, press renders of the Galaxy Tab S7 and live images of S7+ have been leaked.