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#OutageAlert: Gmail, Drive, Docs, and other services are down [Fixed]
A number of Google services, including Gmail and Google Docs, appear to have been affected in what looks like a major outage.
NewsBytes Briefing: Apple becomes a $2 trillion company, and more
A lot has happened in the world of technology since last night.
Redmi Note 9's sale today at 12 pm via Amazon
Xiaomi's budget-friendly smartphone, the Redmi Note 9, is all set to go on sale in India today at 12 pm via Amazon and Mi.com.
#Review: Mivi Octave 2, a powerful speaker for your home
Mivi, a homegrown electronics brand known particularly for its audio products, has launched a new speaker in the market: Octave 2.
Xiaomi releases MIUI 12 update for Mi 10 in India
Xiaomi has started rolling out the latest MIUI 12 update for its flagship smartphone, the Mi 10, in India.
Motorola's new foldable phone to come with a 2,633mAh battery
Motorola is expected to launch a new foldable smartphone, the RAZR 5G, on September 9. It will arrive as a follow-up to the Motorola RAZR (2019) which was unveiled last year in November.
OPPO to launch a new A53 smartphone soon; specifications leaked
As a successor to its affordable A52 handset, OPPO is working to launch a new A53 model in the coming weeks.
Xiaomi to launch Redmi 9 in India soon, suggests teaser
Xiaomi is working to launch a new affordable smartphone in India, the company has revealed.
OnePlus TV Y Series' OTA update brings nifty improvements
OnePlus has started rolling out a system update for its affordable Y Series televisions in India.
Flipkart 'OPPO Fantastic Days' sale: Top deals on best-selling smartphones
Flipkart's 'OPPO Fantastic Days' sale is currently live in India. Under the sale, which will end on August 21, the e-commerce giant is offering attractive deals on some of the best-selling OPPO smartphones including the OPPO A9 2020, OPPO Reno2 F, OPPO Reno3 Pro, and OPPO Reno 10x Zoom.
ASUS ZenFone 7 to feature a motorized flip camera module
ASUS has teased that the upcoming ZenFone 7 will retain the flip camera setup of its predecessor, the ZenFone 6. The teaser also gives a sneak-peek into the design of the handset, revealing a notch-less bezel-less screen.
NewsBytes Briefing: Reliance buys Netmeds, SpaceX's biggest fund-raise, and more
In the last few hours, renowned tech giants took major strides.
Realme C11's sale today at 12 pm via Flipkart
Realme's budget-friendly smartphone, the Realme C11, is set to go on another flash sale in India today at 12 pm via Flipkart and Realme.com.
Redmi Note 9 Pro Max's sale today at 12 pm
Xiaomi's popular mid-ranger, the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max, will go on another flash sale today at 12 pm via Amazon and Mi.com.
This is how Samsung's S20 Fan Edition will look like
Samsung is planning to launch a new Galaxy S20 Fan Edition sometime around October this year.
#DealOfTheDay: OPPO A5 2020 available with Rs. 4,000 discount
If you are planning to own a new affordable smartphone, this might be a suitable opportunity for you. Amazon is offering a discount of Rs. 4,000 on the OPPO A5 2020 (3GB/64GB model).
Carnival, world's largest cruise line operator, falls victim to cyberattack
As the world struggles with the COVID-19 pandemic, hackers are using the opportunity to attack unsuspecting organizations and their customers.
OPPO Reno4 Pro Artist Limited Edition launched in China
OPPO has launched a new Reno4 Pro Artist Limited Edition smartphone in China. It has been created in collaboration with Taiwanese-American artist James Jean.
Dell's XPS 17 launched in India at Rs. 2.1 lakh
Following the launch of XPS 14 and 15 in India last month, Dell has expanded its portfolio of premium laptops in the country by releasing the XPS 17 model.
Realme C12 and C15, with MediaTek Helio G35 chipset, launched
Expanding its range of affordable smartphones, Realme has launched the C12 and C15 models in India.
Samsung's Tab S7 listed on Amazon, to be launched soon
Samsung's Galaxy Tab S7 is expected to be launched in India soon as Amazon has activated a promotional page for the tablet. The listing does not reveal the exact release date but confirms that the flagship tablet is "coming soon."
Redmi Note 9 Pro's sale today at 12pm via Amazon
Xiaomi's budget-friendly smartphone, the Redmi Note 9 Pro, is all set to go on another flash sale today at 12 pm via Amazon and Mi.com.
NewsBytes Briefing: Apple-Epic row escalates, and more
In the updates since last night, the row between Apple and Epic Games has further escalated.
This smartphone with under-screen camera will be launched on September-1
ZTE has announced on Weibo, that it will launch the world's first commercial smartphone with an under-display selfie snapper, the Axon 20, on September 1.
Amid COVID-19, YouTuber makes 'mask gun' to take on anti-maskers
COVID-19 has made face masks a part of the 'new normal.'
How ISIS used Facebook to scam people needing face masks
In the past few months, we have seen a number of instances of fraudsters using COVID-19 to con unsuspecting people.
iQOO 5 and 5 Pro, with Snapdragon 865 chipset, launched
Expanding its range of flagship smartphones, Vivo has launched the iQOO 5 and iQOO 5 Pro in China. They are touted as the successor to the iQOO 3 series which was unveiled earlier this year.
Samsung Galaxy M01 becomes cheaper in India
Samsung will reduce the price of its budget-friendly smartphone, the Samsung Galaxy M01 on Amazon from August 18 onwards, the e-commerce website has revealed via a teaser.
Microsoft patents technology to enable touch control on older PCs
Modern-day laptops offer on-screen touch controls to deliver a smartphone-like navigational experience.
Nokia 5.3 spotted on official India website, launch imminent
HMD Global is working to launch its mid-range smartphone, the Nokia 5.3 in India soon. It was launched globally in March.
Realme C15 to be launched in India on August 18
Realme is all set to launch its budget-friendly smartphone, the Realme C15 in India on August 18 at 12:30pm through a virtual event, alongside the Realme C12.
NewsBytes Briefing: Trump may ban Alibaba, other Chinese companies
Over the weekend, a lot happened in the world of technology.
Redmi 9 Prime to go on sale today via Amazon
Xiaomi's budget-friendly smartphone, the Redmi 9 Prime is all set to go on another sale in India today at 12pm via Amazon and Mi.com.
Bug fixes and Android security patch for OnePlus 8 series
Chinese smartphone maker OnePlus has started rolling out bug fixes pertaining to the Ambient Display feature and the August 2020 Android security patch for the OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro models.
Verizon-locked Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019) gets Android 10
South Korean tech giant Samsung has started rolling out the latest Android 10 update, and August 2020 Android security patch, for its Verizon-locked Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019).
#WeeklyRecap: Trump's 90-day deadline for TikTok, Fortnite row, and more
This week, several big players made headlines in the world of technology.
Moto E7 Plus specifications leaked: To pack 48MP dual camera
Noted tipster Evan Blass has shared an image on Twitter, revealing the specifications of Motorola's upcoming Moto E7 Plus smartphone.
After Reels, Facebook testing another TikTok-like video format in India
As TikTok struggles to hold its ground in global markets, Facebook is going a full-on assault mode to take its place.
Samsung Galaxy S21 smartphone to come without ToF sensor
South Korean tech giant Samsung's upcoming Galaxy S21 smartphone will come without a Time-of-Flight (ToF) sensor.
Finally, Telegram launches video calling with end-to-end encryption
When you compare WhatsApp with its biggest rival Telegram, the discussion always revolves around the market dominance of the former and the secure, feature-packed experience of the latter.