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15 Sep 2020
YouTubeNewsBytes Briefing: Potential signs of life on Venus, and more
Last night, our planetary neighbor Venus made major headlines as a group of researchers found potential signs of alien life using ground-based telescopes.
15 Sep 2020
RealmeRealme Narzo 20 series to be launched on September 21
Realme is all set to launch its Narzo 20 series of smartphones in India on September 21. The line-up will arrive as a successor to the Narzo 10 series, and will include the Narzo 20, Narzo 20A, and Narzo 20 Pro.
15 Sep 2020
LGLG Wing, with swiveling design and dual screens, goes official
In the world of smartphones, LG has written a brand new chapter with the introduction of its premium smartphone, the LG Wing.
15 Sep 2020
FlipkartPOCO M2's first sale today at 12 pm on Flipkart
The recently-launched POCO M2 is all set to go on sale for the first time in India today at 12 pm via Flipkart. The handset was announced last week and it comes as a watered-down version of the M2 Pro.
14 Sep 2020
FacebookNow, you can have 'watch parties' on Facebook Messenger calls
In a bid to make virtual connections more fun and exciting, Facebook has launched a new 'Watch Together' feature inside its Messenger app.
14 Sep 2020
FlipkartTECNO Spark Power 2 Air launched at Rs. 8,500
TECNO has launched the Spark Power 2 Air in India. The pocket-friendly smartphone comes as a lighter version of the Spark Power 2 that was announced in June.
14 Sep 2020
XiaomiRedmi 9A gets a new (4GB/128GB) variant in China
Xiaomi has launched a 4GB/128GB variant of the Redmi 9A in China. The new model joins the existing 2GB/32GB and 4GB/64GB variants that were launched in July this year.
14 Sep 2020
BollywoodSoon, you will hear Amitabh Bachchan speak on Alexa devices
In a bid to grow its footprint in the Indian market, Amazon is bringing a way to hear Amitabh Bachchan speak on Alexa-powered Echo devices.
14 Sep 2020
MotorolaMotorola E7 Plus, with dual cameras and 5,000mAh battery, launched
Chinese tech giant Motorola has launched the pocket-friendly E7 Plus model in Brazil. It comes as a successor to the Moto E6 Plus that was announced last year.
14 Sep 2020
Ram (Random Access Memory)Infinix Note 7 to be launched on September 16
Infinix Mobile will launch the all-new Note 7 model in India on September 16 at 12 pm, a Flipkart listing has confirmed. The microsite also reveals the key highlights and design of the upcoming handset.
14 Sep 2020
AmazonOnePlus Nord available with Rs. 1,000 instant discount via Amazon
OnePlus's mid-range smartphone, the Nord is available with a Rs. 1,000 instant discount via Amazon, today.
14 Sep 2020
FacebookInstagram could charge a commission for adding links to captions
Facebook's sprawling business lines mostly rely on ad-based revenue, but that does not mean the company is not interested in charging direct fees.
14 Sep 2020
Ram (Random Access Memory)Realme C17 to be launched on September 21
Realme is all set to launch its budget-friendly smartphone, the Realme C17 on September 21 at 12pm (Bangladesh's local time), the Realme Bangladesh has revealed through its Facebook account.
14 Sep 2020
Xiaomi#LeakPeek: Mi 10T series to pack a Snapdragon 865 chipset
Xiaomi is working to launch its flagship smartphones, the Mi 10T and Mi 10T Pro in the coming days.
14 Sep 2020
SamsungSamsung Galaxy S20 FE to be launched on September 23
Samsung will launch the much-awaited Galaxy S20 FE (a.k.a Fan Edition) on September 23, the tech giant has announced via an official teaser. The tag line of the event - 'Unpacked for Every Fan' - confirms the arrival of the handset.
14 Sep 2020
TikTokNewsBytes Briefing: TikTok US partners with Oracle, and more
Last night, multiple outlets reported that Chinese giant ByteDance has rejected Microsoft's purchase bid for TikTok and chosen Oracle as its 'technology partner' in the US.
14 Sep 2020
FlipkartRealme 7 Pro's first sale today at 12pm via Flipkart
Realme's mid-range smartphone, the Realme 7 Pro is all set to go on sale for the first time in India today at 12pm via Flipkart and Realme.com.
13 Sep 2020
FlipkartTECNO Spark Power 2 Air smartphone to be launched tomorrow
TECNO Mobile has put up a promo banner on Flipkart, announcing that its Spark Power 2 Air smartphone will be launched in India on September 14 at 12 pm.
13 Sep 2020
SpaceXSoon, Starship's SN8 prototype will fly up to 60,000 feet
SpaceX's next Starship prototype will soon be attempting a major high-altitude flight.
13 Sep 2020
Microsoft#WeeklyRecap: Android 11, affordable Xbox Series S, and more
This week, a number of developments were reported in the world of technology, especially in the consumer tech department.
13 Sep 2020
AppleApple September 15 event: What to expect
Apple has scheduled an event on September 15 where it is expected to announce a host of new products including two new Apple Watch models, refreshed iPads, and a smaller HomePod smart speaker.
13 Sep 2020
AppleThis is how iPhone 12 Pro will look like?
Even though Apple's iPhone 12 series has been delayed, there have been plenty of leaks around what it will have on offer.
13 Sep 2020
iOSApple allows game streaming on iPhones, but there's a catch
After a series of controversies, Apple has updated its App Store policies to allay some of the concerns of its developer partners.
12 Sep 2020
AndroidGoogle Meet app gets a new look: Details here
Countries are opening up, but video conferencing continues to be the most suited (and safest) way for one-to-one and one-to-many communication.
12 Sep 2020
SamsungIt costs $550 to make Samsung's Note20 Ultra 5G: Counterpoint
Counterpoint has published a break-up of the Bill of Materials for Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G, claiming it costs just under $550 to make the flagship handset.
12 Sep 2020
SamsungAhead of launch, Samsung's S20 FE 5G spotted on TENAA
Samsung is expected to launch the Galaxy S20 FE in the coming weeks. The 5G variant of the handset has been spotted on Chinese certification site TENAA, reiterating some of its key specifications.
12 Sep 2020
SamsungSamsung's Tab S6 gets Wireless DeX support via OTA update
Samsung has started rolling out a new update for its Galaxy Tab S6.
12 Sep 2020
NFCPOCO sells over 1 lakh units of the X3 NFC
POCO has sold over 1 lakh units of its budget-friendly smartphone, the X3 NFC, within three days since it went on sale on September 8, the company has revealed.
12 Sep 2020
FlipkartRealme 7 attracts over 1.8 lakh customers in first sale
Realme's recently-launched mid-ranger, the Realme 7, has managed to record a good start in India. According to the company, the handset attracted over 1.8 lakh customers during the first flash sale that was held on September 10.
12 Sep 2020
SamsungSamsung's Tab A7 (2020) to be launched in India soon
As the latest addition to its range of affordable tablets, Samsung is expected to launch the Tab A7 (2020) in India soon.
12 Sep 2020
CoronavirusCOVAXIN animal trials confirmed to be successful: Details here
In a major development, Bharat Biotech has announced that its homegrown COVID-19 vaccine candidate - COVAXIN - has proven successful in animal trials.
12 Sep 2020
XiaomiRedmi 9i will be priced at Rs. 8,000: Report
Xiaomi is working to launch its latest budget-friendly smartphone, the Redmi 9i, in India on September 15.
12 Sep 2020
Xiaomi#LeakPeek: Mi 10T Pro will offer a 108MP main camera
Xiaomi is working to launch its flagship Mi 10T Pro and Mi 10T models in the coming days. In the latest development, the Pro version has been spotted on Amazon Spain, revealing its design, price, and some key specifications.
12 Sep 2020
Facebook#TechBytes: How to secure Zoom account with two-factor authentication
Zoom has had plenty of security issues, but among all of them, Zoom-bombing has been a persistent one.
12 Sep 2020
Ram (Random Access Memory)Realme 7 gets new features and improvements via OTA update
Realme has started rolling out a new update for its latest mid-ranger, the Realme 7.
12 Sep 2020
RedditPixel 3 owners are complaining about swollen batteries: Details here
When Google had unveiled Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL with top-end internals and impeccable cameras, they were seen as the company's answer to flagships in the market.
11 Sep 2020
GoogleGoogle Pixel 4a's pre-orders now open in eight more countries
Google's budget-friendly Pixel 4a is now up for pre-orders in some more countries including Australia, France, Germany, Ireland, Singapore, Spain, Taiwan, and the UK via the online official Google Store.
11 Sep 2020
HuaweiHuawei MateBook 14 (2020), with 2K touch display, launched
Chinese tech giant Huawei has launched the MateBook 14 (2020) model as the latest addition to its range of premium ultrabooks.
11 Sep 2020
SamsungSamsung Galaxy Z Fold2's pre-booking to start from September 14
The recently-launched Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2, the successor to the original Galaxy Fold, will be available for pre-bookings starting September 14 at 12pm via Samsung.com and across leading retail stores.
11 Sep 2020
GoogleNow, Google Duo is available on Android TV
Keeping its promise, Google has started making Duo available on Android TV.