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05 Oct 2020

Xiaomi

Xiaomi Mi A2 receives September 2020 Android security patch

Xiaomi has started rolling out a new software update for its budget-friendly smartphone, the Mi A2.

Order of symptoms may help distinguish COVID-19 from the flu

It has been over nine months since the coronavirus pandemic first hit and the outbreak shows little signs of ending.

05 Oct 2020

India

#LeakPeek: Samsung Galaxy S20 FE to cost Rs. 50,000

Samsung is expected to release its recently-announced Galaxy S20 FE model in India later this month. In the latest development, 91mobiles has revealed the prices of the handset, claiming it will carry a starting price-tag of Rs. 49,999.

#LeakPeek: OnePlus 8T to feature an ultra-wide-angle front camera

OnePlus is gearing up to launch its flagship smartphone, the OnePlus 8T, in India on October 14.

05 Oct 2020

Flipkart

Ahead of launch in India, POCO C3's key specifications teased

POCO is gearing up to introduce a new C3 model in India on October 6. It is said to be a rebranded version of the Redmi 9C.

OPPO A15 to be launched in India soon, reveals Amazon

OPPO is gearing up to launch a new A15 model in India soon. In the latest development, Amazon has activated a promotional page for the handset, revealing some of its design details.

05 Oct 2020

India

Sony launches its costliest TV, priced at Rs. 14 lakh

Sony has launched its first 8K TV in India, the Z8H at Rs. 13,99,990. (Yes, you read that right!)

05 Oct 2020

Nobel Prize

Nobel Prize: Three scientists win for 'discovering Hepatitis C virus'

The 2020 Nobel Prize for Physiology or Medicine has been awarded jointly to three scientists for the "discovery of the Hepatitis C virus."

05 Oct 2020

India

Motorola's foldable RAZR 5G offers mid-range hardware at Rs. 1.25-lakh

Motorola's latest foldable phone, the RAZR 5G, has been launched in India. The handset comes as an improved version of the RAZR 2019 and is touted to withstand up to 2,00,000 flips.

05 Oct 2020

Xiaomi

Mi 10T-series to be launched in India on October 15

Xiaomi's recently-launched Mi 10T and Mi 10T Pro will go official in India on October 15 at 12 pm, the company has confirmed.

OPPO introduces A73 model as a rebranded OPPO F17

As the latest addition to its portfolio of smartphones, OPPO has launched the OPPO A73 model in Tunisia. It comes as a rebranded version of the OPPO F17 that was announced in India last month.

05 Oct 2020

India

Infinix Hot 10 launched in India at Rs. 10,000

Expanding its range of budget smartphones, China-based Infinix has launched the Hot 10 model in India.

05 Oct 2020

India

iPad Air (2020) spotted on Geekbench with impressive performance scores

A pre-production unit of Apple's iPad Air (2020) has been spotted on Geekbench, revealing the performance of the new A14 Bionic - the chipset that will also power the upcoming iPhone 12-series.

New OPPO smartphone with three rear cameras spotted on FCC

A new handset, by Chinese smartphone maker OPPO, codenamed CPH2185 has been spotted on the FCC database. As per the listing, it will run on ColorOS 7.2 and pack a 4,100mAh battery.

04 Oct 2020

Security

#BugAlert: Dating app Grindr risked private user information

Popular gay dating app Grindr is drawing flak for a rather careless vulnerability in its service, an issue that risked the privacy and security of millions of people using the platform.

03 Oct 2020

Samsung

#DealOfTheDay: Samsung's M51 is available with benefits worth Rs. 7,000

If you are looking for an affordable powerhouse, this might be a suitable opportunity for you. Amazon is offering a discount of Rs. 4,000 on the Samsung Galaxy M51 (8GB/128GB) model.

03 Oct 2020

Flipkart

Realme 7 Pro's next sale on Monday at 12 pm

Realme's mid-range smartphone, the Realme 7 Pro, is all set to go on another flash sale in India on Monday i.e. October 5, at 12 pm via Flipkart and Realme.com.

03 Oct 2020

Poco

POCO C3 to come with a 13MP triple rear camera

POCO is all set to launch a new affordable smartphone called the POCO C3 in India on October 6. According to reports, it will be a rebranded version of the Redmi 9C that was announced in Malaysia in June.

03 Oct 2020

Samsung

Samsung Galaxy A50 receives October 2020 Android security patch

Samsung has started rolling out a new software update for its mid-range smartphone, the Galaxy A50. The firmware bumps the Android security patch on the handset to October 2020, making it the first device to receive the latest security patch.

03 Oct 2020

Europe

Lenovo's Legion Duel gaming phone arrives in Europe at €1,000

Lenovo's flagship gaming smartphone, the Legion Duel, has been launched in the European markets. The handset had made its debut in China in July this year.

03 Oct 2020

OPPO

OPPO launches 5G-ready Reno4 series in Europe

As the latest addition to its portfolio of smartphones, the OPPO has launched the Reno4 5G, Reno4 Pro 5G, and Reno4 Z 5G in Europe.

02 Oct 2020

Microsoft

Microsoft launches Surface Laptop Go and Surface Pro X models

Microsoft has launched an upgraded version of the Surface Pro X and a new entry-level Surface Laptop Go in the US.

#LeakPeek: OnePlus 8T will be taller, wider than OnePlus 8

OnePlus is gearing up to launch its flagship smartphone, the OnePlus 8T, on October 14.

02 Oct 2020

Samsung

#DealOfTheDay: Samsung Galaxy S10 available with Rs. 23,000 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. 21,002 on Samsung Galaxy S10 (8GB/128GB) model.

02 Oct 2020

Pakistan News

Infinix Hot 10 to be launched on October 4

Infinix Mobile is all set to launch its budget-range smartphone, the Infinix Hot 10, in India on October 4. A promotional page of the handset has gone live on Flipkart, revealing its launch date and availability on the e-commerce platform.

02 Oct 2020

Flipkart

Realme Narzo 10A to go on sale today at 2pm

Realme's affordable smartphone, the Narzo 10A, is all set to go on sale in India today at 2 pm via Flipkart. To recall, it was launched in May alongside the Narzo 10 and has been available only through flash sales.

02 Oct 2020

Samsung

Samsung Galaxy Tab A7's pre-booking open, sale starts October 12

Samsung's Galaxy Tab A7 is now up for pre-booking via Amazon as well as the company's e-store, and it will go on sale starting October 12. It was launched earlier this week in both Wi-Fi and LTE variants, but only the former is currently available for pre-ordering.

02 Oct 2020

X

NewsBytes Briefing: US Senate subpoenas CEOs of Google, Facebook, Twitter

Last night, the US Senate Commerce Committee voted unanimously to issue subpoenas to the CEOs of Facebook, Google, and Twitter.

02 Oct 2020

Xiaomi

Redmi 9 Prime to go on sale today at 12pm

Xiaomi's budget-friendly smartphone, the Redmi 9 Prime, is all set to go on another sale in India today at 12 pm via Amazon and Mi.com.

01 Oct 2020

Google

Now, Google Assistant takes care of calls placed on hold

At last night's event, Google showcased plenty of hardware, starting from new 5G-capable Pixel phones to Nest Audio.

01 Oct 2020

Android

WhatsApp testing new features for Android users: Details here

WhatsApp, the biggest messaging platform in the world, has given a glimpse of a few new features it is developing for Android users.

01 Oct 2020

Poco

POCO C3 to be launched in India on October 6

POCO has announced that it will launch a new C3 smartphone in the Indian market on October 6.

OPPO A93, with quad cameras and Helio P95 chipset, launched

As the latest addition to its range of mid-budget smartphones, OPPO has launched the A93 model in Vietnam. It comes as a slightly tweaked version of the F17 Pro that was introduced in India last month.

01 Oct 2020

Motorola

Motorola's foldable RAZR 5G to be launched on October 5

Motorola is all set to launch its latest foldable smartphone, the RAZR 5G, in India on October 5 at 12 pm, the company has announced. It will be available for purchase via Flipkart.

01 Oct 2020

Samsung

Samsung Galaxy M11 launched in the Netherlands at €159

Samsung's entry-level Galaxy M11 smartphone has been launched in the Netherlands. It carries a price-tag of €159 (roughly Rs. 13,600) and is expected to arrive in other European markets over the coming weeks.

01 Oct 2020

India

Realme 7-series to be launched in Europe on October 7

Realme is gearing up to introduce the Realme 7 and 7 Pro mid-rangers in Europe on October 7. The duo was launched in India last month, and hence, all the specifications and features are known to us.

01 Oct 2020

Microsoft

#OutageAlert: Microsoft Outlook goes down globally

Just two days after suffering from an outage that lasted for hours, Microsoft Outlook is down again.

01 Oct 2020

Xiaomi

Mi 10T-series, with 144Hz display and Snapdragon 865 chipset, launched

Xiaomi has launched the Mi 10T and Mi 10T Pro smartphones in Europe. The flagship handsets come with a Snapdragon 865 chipset, a 144Hz display, and a triple rear camera setup.

01 Oct 2020

Google

Google Pixel 4a to be launched on October 17

Google's budget-friendly offering, the Pixel 4a, will be launched in India on October 17, the tech giant has confirmed. It will be available for purchase via Flipkart.

01 Oct 2020

Paytm

NewsBytes Briefing: Google launches new Pixel phones, and more

Last night, Google held its Launch night event and showcased a bunch of new devices, including 5G-capable Pixel 5 and Pixel 4a, a new Chromecast dongle with mic-integrated remote, and redesigned, more powerful Nest Audio speakers.