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16 Aug 2020

NBA

US approves new 'saliva test' for COVID-19: Details here

In a major development, the US Food and Drug Administration has approved SalivaDirect, a novel test that can detect a COVID-19 infection using nothing but your saliva.

16 Aug 2020

Samsung

Samsung Note20 Ultra v/s Mi 10 Ultra: Which is better?

Rivaling Samsung's zero-compromise flagship offering, the Galaxy Note20 Ultra, Xiaomi has launched the Mi 10 Ultra recently.

16 Aug 2020

Microsoft

Microsoft Surface Duo's first impressions: Underpowered and overpriced foldable phone

Microsoft is set to launch its novel dual-screened smartphone, the Surface Duo, on September 10. The pre-orders for the Android-powered device are currently live for an astronomical price of $1,400.

15 Aug 2020

Facebook

Facebook's 'mega merger' begins, Instagram and Messenger chats being integrated

More than a year ago, Facebook had announced the audacious plan of merging the underlying infrastructure of its key messaging products - Instagram direct messages, Messenger, and WhatsApp.

15 Aug 2020

Intel

RedmiBook Air 13, with 10th-generation Intel Core i5 processor, launched

Expanding its range of laptops, Xiaomi's sub-brand Redmi has launched a new RedmiBook Air 13 model in China.

OnePlus 8 becomes the company's first 'Android Enterprise Recommended' smartphone

The OnePlus 8 has bagged the 'Android Enterprise Recommended' tag, becoming the company's first smartphone to be certified for enterprise use.

15 Aug 2020

India

In 1,000 days, all villages will have optical fiber: Modi

Every single village in India will be connected with optical fiber within three years, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced.

15 Aug 2020

Realme

Realme C12, with triple cameras and 6,000mAh battery, goes official

Ahead of its launch in India on August 18, Chinese smartphone maker Realme has launched the C12 handset in Indonesia.

14 Aug 2020

Xiaomi

Redmi launches its first-ever gaming laptop in China

Xiaomi's sub-brand Redmi has launched its first-ever gaming laptop in China. Dubbed as the Redmi G, the device comes with up to 10th-generation Intel Core i7 Processor, a high refresh rate screen, and a chunky base that houses a sophisticated cooling system.

14 Aug 2020

Qualcomm

#Review: Mivi DuoPods M80, feature-packed TWS buds at affordable price

Homegrown electronics brand Mivi has expanded its product portfolio with a new pair of truly wireless earbuds - the DuoPods M80.

14 Aug 2020

Intel

Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i launched in India at Rs. 80,000

Expanding its range of premium laptops, Chinese tech giant Lenovo has launched its Yoga Slim 7i model in India.

14 Aug 2020

X

Instagram's servers kept private photos and DMs long after deletion

Despite doing a good job at distancing itself from Facebook and its privacy-related debacles, Instagram keeps running into occasional minor issues.

14 Aug 2020

Google

NewsBytes Briefing: Fortnite removed from app stores, and more

In the updates since last night, Fortnite made major headlines.

Infinix's Android Go-based Smart 5 handset goes official

Infinix Mobile has launched its latest budget-friendly smartphone, the Infinix Smart 5, in Nigeria. It comes as a successor to the Smart 4 Plus.

13 Aug 2020

Android

#TechBytes: These new features are coming to your Android TV

Smart TVs and media streaming devices are all the rage these days, thanks to Google's Android TV.

13 Aug 2020

Microsoft

Surface Duo's pre-orders go live, sale to start from September-10

Microsoft has started accepting pre-orders for its Android-powered dual-screen phone, the Surface Duo.

13 Aug 2020

Xiaomi

#DealOfTheDay: Mi 10 available with Rs. 5,000 discount on Amazon

If you are looking to own a premium smartphone, this might be a great deal for you. Amazon is offering a discount of Rs. 5,000 on the Mi 10 (8GB/128GB model).

13 Aug 2020

Apple

iPhone 12 delayed, tipped to be launched after October 12

Apple's flagship iPhones, which are usually announced in September, are likely to go official in October this year due to the COVID-19 crisis.

13 Aug 2020

Microsoft

#TechBytes: Handy new features announced for Google Meet classes

Google has announced a new set of features to make Google Meet, its famous virtual conferencing solution, more useful for educators.

Motorola RAZR 5G likely to be launched on September 9

As a follow-up to its RAZR (2019), Motorola is expected to unveil a new RAZR 5G (or RAZR 2020) foldable smartphone on September 9.

Vivo S1 Prime, with Snapdragon 665 chipset, quad cameras, launched

As the latest addition to its portfolio of mid-range smartphones, Vivo has launched the S1 Prime model in Myanmar. The handset comes as a slightly tweaked version of the X50 Lite which was unveiled in Australia back in May.

13 Aug 2020

Flipkart

Realme 6i's sale today at 12 pm via Flipkart

Realme's budget-friendly smartphone, the Realme 6i, is all set to go on sale in India today at 12 pm via Flipkart and Realme.com.

13 Aug 2020

Uber

NewsBytes Briefing: Reliance could back TikTok's business, and more

In the updates since last night, TikTok's parent company ByteDance was reported to have approached Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Industries for a potential investment in the video service's India business.

13 Aug 2020

Xiaomi

Xiaomi releases MIUI 12 update for Mi 10 Pro

Xiaomi has started rolling out the latest MIUI 12 update for its flagship smartphone, the Mi 10 Pro.

13 Aug 2020

Indonesia

Realme C15 and C12 to be launched on August 18

Realme is all set to launch the C15 and C12 smartphones in India on August 18 at 12:30 pm, the company has revealed.

12 Aug 2020

Pfizer

Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine shows promise in human trials: Details here

The COVID-19 candidate vaccine jointly developed by American pharma giant Pfizer and German biotech company BioNTech has shown promise in early human trials.

12 Aug 2020

Android

Facebook Lite is shutting down on iOS: Details here

In an unexpected move, social media giant Facebook is sunsetting the Lite version of its main mobile application.

12 Aug 2020

Flipkart

ROG Phone 3's top-spec model will release on August 21

ASUS has announced that the top-end 12GB RAM variant of its flagship gaming smartphone, the ROG Phone 3, will go on sale exclusively via Flipkart on August 21.

OPPO Reno3 Pro becomes cheaper in India

OPPO has once again slashed the prices of its premium mid-range smartphone, the Reno3 Pro, in India.

12 Aug 2020

Google

Now, Google will help you with Math problems: Here's how

In the wake of COVID-19, millions of kids have been asked to switch to the routine of online 'virtual' classes and studying from home.

12 Aug 2020

Xiaomi

Redmi K30 Ultra, with 120Hz AMOLED display, launched in China

Expanding its portfolio of premium smartphones, Xiaomi has launched the Redmi K30 Ultra in China. It joins the already-existing Redmi K30, Redmi K30 Pro, and Redmi K30 Pro Zoom Edition models.

12 Aug 2020

Russia News

Russian COVID-19 vaccine needs to be assessed, says AIIMS Director

Russia is taking long strides in, what it claims to be, the world's first officially-approved vaccine to prevent COVID-19.

12 Aug 2020

Samsung

Xiaomi's latest flagship offers 120x zoom, 120W fast-charging, 120Hz screen

Taking on Samsung's Note 20 Ultra, Xiaomi has unveiled its latest flagship smartphone, the Mi 10 Ultra, in China.

12 Aug 2020

Flipkart

Realme C11's sale today at 12 pm via Flipkart

Realme's affordable smartphone, the C11, will go on sale in India today at 12 pm via Flipkart and Realme.com. It was launched in the country in July and has been available only through flash sales.

12 Aug 2020

Xiaomi

NewsBytes Briefing: TikTok collected data violating Android policies, and more

In the updates since last night, The Wall Street Journal published a report detailing the behavior of TikTok since 2018.

11 Aug 2020

Android

Google is turning Android into an earthquake warning system

Google wants to help the world prepare (somewhat) for earthquakes - small as well as major, potentially deadly, ones.

11 Aug 2020

Flipkart

#DealOfTheDay: Motorola Edge+ available with Rs. 15,000 discount on Flipkart

If you are planning to own a flagship smartphone, this might be a suitable deal for you. Flipkart is offering a discount Rs. 15,000 on the Motorola Edge+ (12GB/256GB model).

Vivo Y1s, with a MediaTek Helio P35 chipset, launched

Expanding its range of affordable smartphones, Chinese tech giant Vivo has launched the Y1s smartphone in Cambodia.

11 Aug 2020

Google

Google Search can show your virtual visiting card: Here's how

In a bid to help regular internet users build an online presence for themselves, Google has launched a feature called 'People cards' on Search.

Surgical, N95, or cloth: Which mask should you be wearing?

Since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic, experts have repeatedly underlined the importance of physical distancing, frequently washing hands, and wearing face masks or coverings.