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30 Jul 2020

Flipkart

POCO M2 Pro's sale today at 12 pm via Flipkart

POCO M2 Pro is all set to go on sale once again in India today at 12 pm via Flipkart.

30 Jul 2020

Xiaomi

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

Xiaomi's Redmi Note 9 will go on another flash sale today. The pocket-friendly handset will be up for grabs at 12 pm via Amazon and Mi.com.

30 Jul 2020

Spotify

#TechBytes: How to host 'listening parties' with Spotify's Group Session

Due to the ongoing pandemic and all the social distancing measures in place, it is no longer possible (and safe) to hang out with friends and groove on each others' favorite music.

29 Jul 2020

Technology

Critical vulnerabilities risking private user data flagged in OkCupid

In a major shocker, security researchers have flagged critical vulnerabilities in OkCupid, a renowned online dating platform used by 50 million people around the world.

29 Jul 2020

Google

LG Velvet, with Dimensity 800 chipset, spotted on Play Console

A new variant of the LG Velvet has been spotted on Google Play Console. According to the listing (via 91mobiles), the handset will draw power from a 5G-ready MediaTek Dimensity 800 chipset and pack 6GB of RAM.

29 Jul 2020

Samsung

Samsung's Galaxy Tab S7, S7+ appear on Google Play Console

Samsung is expected to launch the Galaxy Tab S7 and Tab S7+ next week at the company's 'Galaxy Unpacked' event on August 5.

29 Jul 2020

Samsung

Samsung's next foldable will be called Galaxy Z Fold 2

Ahead of its launch at the 'Galaxy Unpacked' event on August 5, tipster Max Weinbach has shared a live image of Samsung's sequel to the original Galaxy Fold.

29 Jul 2020

Mumbai

Coronavirus: What are the serosurveys not telling us?

Recently, several surveys have shown that the number of people who have been exposed to the coronavirus is higher than the number of "cases" reported.

Nubia Red Magic 5S, with 144Hz display, launched in China

Nubia has launched its latest flagship gaming smartphone, the Red Magic 5S, in China. It comes as a successor to the Red Magic 5G that was released in March.

29 Jul 2020

Xiaomi

Redmi Note 9 Pro gets new (4GB/128GB) variant in India

Xiaomi has launched a new 4GB/128GB variant of its budget-friendly smartphone, the Redmi Note 9 Pro, in India.

29 Jul 2020

X

Now, Google News will offer more context around stories

Every now and then, Google experiments with the News section of Search to improve the experience of readers while giving them the latest and most relevant updates from credible sources.

29 Jul 2020

X

NewsBytes Briefing: Big Tech goes on trial today, and more

In the updates since last evening, the Big Tech CEOs, who are set to appear for an antitrust Congressional hearing, released their opening statements, reiterating that they are good for America's economy and not a monopolistic force.

29 Jul 2020

Flipkart

Realme C11's sale today at 12 pm via Flipkart

Realme's budget-friendly smartphone, the Realme C11, is all set to go on its second sale in India today at 12 pm via Flipkart and Realme.com.

29 Jul 2020

OPPO

OPPO F15 gets Android 10-based ColorOS 7 update in India

OPPO has started rolling out the latest Android 10-based ColorOS 7 update for its F15 handset in India.

29 Jul 2020

Samsung

Xiaomi's future phone may have the ability to store earbuds

Xiaomi's smartphone designs, be it for flagships or budget devices, have mostly been right on the mark.

28 Jul 2020

India

Two Indian girls just discovered a 'near-Earth' asteroid: Details here

In a major development, two Indian schoolgirls, hailing from the city of Surat, have discovered an asteroid.

28 Jul 2020

Amazon

OnePlus Nord is up for pre-ordering in India via Amazon

The much-hyped OnePlus Nord is now available for pre-ordering in India via Amazon. The pre-booking window will remain open till August 3, a day before the mid-range handset goes on open sale.

Vivo S7 revealed in leaked render; prices also tipped

Vivo is working to announce a new mid-range 5G smartphone, the Vivo S7, in China on August 3.

28 Jul 2020

Realme

Realme C15, with MediaTek Helio G35 and 6,000mAh battery, launched

Expanding its range of budget-friendly smartphones, Realme has launched the Realme C15 in Indonesia.

28 Jul 2020

SpaceX

Elon Musk says AI will outsmart humans in 5 years

For years, Elon Musk, the billionaire tech mogul who leads Tesla, SpaceX, and has placed many futuristic bets, has been raising alarms over the dangers of artificial intelligence — and the urgent need for its regulation.

Vivo V19 becomes cheaper in India by Rs. 4,000

Vivo has slashed the prices of its mid-range smartphone, the Vivo V19, in India by Rs. 4,000. The price revision is permanent and applicable to both online as well as offline markets.

28 Jul 2020

Amazon

Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (8GB/128GB) variant's sale tomorrow

The top-tier 8GB/128GB variant of the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max will go on its first sale tomorrow i.e. July 29. The handset will be available at 12 pm exclusively via Mi.com.

28 Jul 2020

Samsung

Samsung's Galaxy Note 20-series tipped to start at Rs. 88,000

Ahead of their launch at Samsung's 'Galaxy Unpacked' event on August 5, tipster Ishan Agarwal has revealed the prices of the Galaxy Note 20 and Note 20 Ultra variants.

28 Jul 2020

Flipkart

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

Realme's Narzo 10 is all set to go on sale in India today at 12 pm via Flipkart and Realme.com.

28 Jul 2020

X

NewsBytes Briefing: Google extends work from home and more

A lot has happened in the world of technology since last evening.

28 Jul 2020

Microsoft

Microsoft's dual-screened smartphone to be launched soon

Microsoft is poised to launch its novel dual-screened smartphone, the Surface Duo, sometime soon. The Android-powered device has received certifications from the FCC and Bluetooth SIG, suggesting it will go official in the coming weeks.

Vivo S7 to be launched in China on August 3

As its latest mid-range 5G smartphone, Vivo is set to launch the Vivo S7 in China on August 3, a teaser video has confirmed.

28 Jul 2020

Realme

OnePlus Nord v/s Realme X3: Which one should you buy?

The newly-launched OnePlus Nord looks like a killer smartphone in the sub-Rs. 30,000 price-bracket. It has a modern design, a smooth 90Hz AMOLED screen, "flagship cameras," and a capable mid-tier 5G processor. But it is not uncontested.

27 Jul 2020

Xiaomi

Redmi 9 to be launched in India on August 4

Xiaomi is all set to launch its budget-friendly smartphone, the Redmi 9, in India on August 4 at 12 pm. The handset was originally announced in Spain last month and later arrived in China.

27 Jul 2020

Samsung

This is Samsung's most affordable smartphone in India

As its most affordable smartphone in India, Samsung has launched the Galaxy M01 Core in the country today. It is an entry-level Android Go-based handset and starts at just Rs. 5,499

27 Jul 2020

Android

#TechBytes: 5 new features you must try on Telegram

Despite serving a much smaller user base than WhatsApp, Russian messaging platform Telegram is not giving up on its mission.

OnePlus Nord's new 'Gray Ash' color variant spotted in OxygenOS

OnePlus Nord could get a new 'Gray Ash' color variant in the coming weeks. According to XDA-Developers, the new shade was discovered in the Engineering Mode app within OxygenOS.

Realme V5 to be launched on August 3; specifications leaked

Realme's upcoming budget-friendly handset, the Realme V5, will be launched in China on August 3, a new teaser has confirmed.

Google Pixel 4a tipped to be launched on August 3

Google's budget-friendly Pixel 4a, which was supposed to arrive in May but was hit by multiple delays, will finally be launched on August 3, tech analyst and tipster John Prosser has claimed.

27 Jul 2020

Facebook

NewsBytes Briefing: Google sued for shady practices, and more

Over the weekend, another case was added to the list of lawsuits against Google.

27 Jul 2020

iPhone

Instagram caught accessing camera unnecessarily on iPhone

Despite being in beta, Apple's latest iPhone operating system, the iOS 14, is doing wonders at bringing sneaky app behaviors into the limelight.

27 Jul 2020

Samsung

Samsung's new Watch will let you answer calls with gestures

In less than 10 days, Samsung will unveil its fancy Galaxy Watch 3.

26 Jul 2020

Samsung

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live price and features leaked; ANC confirmed

Samsung's upcoming bean-shaped truly wireless earbuds will be officially called Galaxy Buds Live and support Active Noise Cancellation, an update to the Galaxy Buds companion app has confirmed.

26 Jul 2020

X

#WeeklyRecap: OnePlus Nord launch, massive VPN leak, Garmin's outage, more

This week, a number of developments were noted, especially in the consumer technology category.

26 Jul 2020

Samsung

Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra's Mystic White variant leaked

Samsung's Galaxy Note 20 Ultra, which we have seen in Mystic Black and Mystic Brown color options, will also be offered in a Mystic White shade, 91mobiles has revealed.