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Redmi 9's first sale today at 12 pm via Amazon
Xiaomi's recently-launched Redmi 9 is all set to go on sale for the first time in India today at 12 pm via Amazon and Mi.com.
NewsBytes Briefing: China could leave TikTok deal hanging, and more
Over the weekend, China included AI technologies such as speech and text-recognition and those that analyze data to make recommendations in its list of export-control products.
The latest budget-friendly smartphones you can buy in India
If you are looking for a budget-friendly smartphone in India, you are certainly spoilt for choices. Over the past few weeks, several capable-yet-affordable handsets have been launched in the country, offering new designs, versatile cameras, bigger batteries, and faster processors. But which one is right for you?
Japan's 'flying car' successfully completes first public flight
In a major development, a flying car has taken off in Japan for the first time.
Google removes deceptive giveaway apps from Play Store
Despite Google's strict review and removal practices, malicious apps have been making their way to the Play Store.
#WeeklyRecap: Apple bans Epic, Zoom's outage, TikTok's crisis, and more
This week, a number of developments were reported in the world of technology, including a few interesting hardware launches and some rather concerning security issues, outages, and data leaks.
Now, Google Pay is bringing NFC-based card payments in India
Last year in September, Google announced the plan to introduce tokenized cards in Google Pay, its dedicated service for peer-to-peer transfers.
Ahead of launch, images and specifications of Realme 7 leaked
Chinese smartphone maker Realme is planning to launch its budget-range handset, the Realme 7 in India, on September 3.
#TechBytes: How to withdraw PF using an app
The novel coronavirus pandemic has created a situation of financial uncertainty for the entire Indian population.
Ahead of launch, renders and specifications of Nokia 3.4 leaked
HMD Global is expected to unveil its affordable smartphone, the Nokia 3.4 (codenamed 'Doctor Strange') on September 3.
#DealOfTheDay: Lenovo's Legion Y740 lapotp available with Rs. 30,000 discount
If you Are looking for a dedicated gaming laptop, then this might be right up your alley. Amazon is offering a super saver deal on Lenovo's Legion Y740 wherein the laptop is listed at a discount of Rs. 30,000.
POCO X3 to offer 64MP primary camera, 33W fast-charging support
As a successor to the X2 mid-ranger, Xiaomi spin-off POCO is expected to launch a new POCO X3 model in China on September 8.
Samsung is readying a new Galaxy A12 budget-friendly smartphone
Samsung is developing a new entry-level A-series smartphone called the Galaxy A12. It is expected to arrive later this year as a successor to the A11.
Sony Xperia 5 II's new renders showcase its color variants
Sony is working to launch its latest flagship smartphone, the Xperia 5 II (pronounced Xperia 5 Mark 2) on September 17.
This 'ethical' and 'sustainable' phone is made from recycled plastic
Fairphone, known for making "ethical, reliable, and sustainable" smartphones, has launched its latest model, the Fairphone 3+, in Europe. It arrives as the successor to the Fairphone 3 that was announced last year.
Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 (2020)'s specifications and prices leaked
We may not know the exact launch timeline of Samsung's upcoming Galaxy Tab A7 (2020) tablet, but thanks to Dutch retailer CentralPoint, we have all the details related to its specifications and prices.
Strange notifications hit Microsoft Teams users; now fixed
In the last couple of days, several users of Microsoft Teams reported receiving a flurry of mysterious notifications.
TECNO Spark Go (2020) to be launched on September 1
As its latest affordable smartphone in the Indian market, TECNO Mobile is all set to launch the Spark Go (2020) on September 1 at 12 pm on Flipkart, the company has announced.
Musk gives live demo of Neuralink's upgraded brain-computer implant
A few hours ago, Elon Musk took to the stage to unveil the upgraded brain-computer implant developed by Neuralink, a start-up he co-founded in 2016 to connect humans with machines.
#BugAlert: OnePlus Nord hit by Bluetooth connectivity issues
With the all-new Nord, OnePlus strived to go back to its roots of offering a premium, flagship-like device at the price of a mid-ranger, but the response has been mixed so far.
Ahead of launch, Realme X7 Pro's price leaked
Realme is all set to launch two new mid-range smartphones in China. Dubbed as the Realme X7 and X7 Pro, the handsets will be announced on September 1.
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE and FE 5G moniker confirmed
Samsung's upcoming Galaxy S20 Fan Edition will be launched in LTE as well as 5G variants and they will be called Galaxy S20 FE and Galaxy S20 FE 5G, the company has accidentally confirmed through a listing on its website.
Elon Musk's Neuralink is set to unveil 'working' brain-computer interface
In 2016, Elon Musk founded Neuralink, a start-up that strived to "connect humans with computers."
OnePlus 'Clover' to come with a 6,000mAh battery, triple rear-camera
Earlier this week, we reported that OnePlus is working to launch a cheaper, entry-level smartphone in India in September. Now, thanks to Android Central, we have more details about the upcoming handset.
Redmi 9A to be launched in India on September 2
Xiaomi is all set to launch the Redmi 9A in India on September 2. It will arrive as a successor to the budget-friendly Redmi 8A that was introduced in September last year.
Ahead of launch, Sony Xperia 5 II's full specifications leaked
Sony is expected to introduce the Xperia 5 II (pronounced Xperia 5 Mark 2) on 17 September.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 to be launched on September 1
Samsung will launch its latest flagship foldable smartphone, the Galaxy Z Fold2, on September 1, according to an official invite.
How hackers used WhatsApp, LinkedIn to target human rights activists
Phishing is a common hacking technique, but in some cases, it can be deployed to do more damage than you can possibly imagine.
Realme Narzo 10A to go on sale today via Flipkart
Realme's Narzo 10A is set to go on another sale today. The budget-friendly smartphone will be up for grabs at 12 pm via Flipkart and Realme.com.
Infinix Zero 8, with 90Hz display, Helio G90T chipset, launched
Expanding its portfolio of smartphones, Infinix Mobile has launched a new mid-range Zero 8 model in Indonesia.
NewsBytes Briefing: Walmart-Microsoft team up for TikTok deal, and more
In the updates since last night, TikTok, the current talk of the town, got Walmart as the latest bidder for its business.
IIT Hyderabad launches 'world's most affordable' respirator mask: Details here
In a bid to help people protect themselves against COVID-19, the Indian Institute of Technology, Hyderabad, has launched a novel respirator mask in the country.
Realme 6 and 6i get new features via OTA update
Realme has started rolling out the latest software update for the Realme 6 and Realme 6i.
Amazon launches Halo, a comprehensive new fitness solution
After almost every major technology company on the block, e-commerce giant Amazon has decided to barge into the health and fitness category.
Nubia RedMagic 5S' global availability and pricing details revealed
Nubia has announced the global availability and pricing details of its latest gaming flagship smartphone, the RedMagic 5S.
#DealOfTheDay: LG's dual-screen G8X ThinQ available with Rs. 18,000 discount
If you are planning to own a premium smartphone, this might be a good deal for you. Amazon is offering a discount of Rs. 15,000 on LG's dual-screen G8X ThinQ flagship handset.
Samsung Galaxy M51 teased in India, launch imminent
Samsung is all set to launch its all-new Galaxy M51 in India soon. The tech giant has released a teaser of the handset, revealing its design and key features like a quad rear camera setup and a Qualcomm Snapdragon processor.
Samsung Galaxy Tab S7-series launched in India at Rs. 56,000
Samsung's latest rivals to the Apple iPad Pro have officially arrived in India. The South Korean tech giant has launched its Android-powered Tab S7 and Tab S7+ flagship tablets at a starting price of Rs. 55,999.
Realme 7, 7 Pro to be launched on September 3
Realme will launch its latest mid-range smartphones, the Realme 7 and 7 Pro, in India on September 3. The launch invite has revealed that both the models will feature a punch-hole design and support 65W fast-charging.
Xiaomi launches Redmi 9 in India at Rs. 9,000
Expanding its range of affordable smartphones, Xiaomi has launched the Redmi 9 in India. It comes as a slightly tweaked version of the Redmi 9C that was unveiled in Malaysia in June.