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24 Nov 2020

Xiaomi

Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G's teaser reveals rear design

Xiaomi's sub-brand Redmi is expected to launch the Note 9 5G series in China on November 26. In the latest development, the company has shared a render of the Note 9 Pro 5G model, revealing its rear design.

24 Nov 2020

Flipkart

Micromax IN Note 1's next sale on December 1

Micromax IN Note 1 will next go on sale in India on December 1 at 12 pm via Flipkart.

24 Nov 2020

WeChat

Centre bans 43 more mobile apps; check full list here

The central government on Tuesday decided to ban 43 mobile applications for being "prejudicial to sovereignty and integrity" of India.

24 Nov 2020

Samsung

Samsung Galaxy A12 to pack a 5,000mAh battery: Report

Samsung is working to launch its budget-friendly Galaxy A12 model in the coming weeks. The handset has been spotted on the FCC certification site, revealing its battery details.

24 Nov 2020

Oxford University

Russia's Sputnik V at least 91% effective, early data suggests

The Russian vaccine for COVID-19, called Sputnik V, has been found at least 91% effective in the second interim analysis.

24 Nov 2020

Europe

Moto G9 Power, G 5G to be launched in December

Motorola is planning to launch its mid-range Moto G9 Power and Moto G 5G models in India. As per tipster Mukul Sharma, they will be launched in the country soon but not in November. Hence, we can expect the duo to go official in December.

24 Nov 2020

OPPO

OPPO A15 becomes cheaper by up to Rs. 1,000

OPPO has dropped the prices of its budget-friendly A15 model in India by up to Rs. 1,000. The price-cut is permanent in nature and is applicable to both the online as well as offline sales channels.

24 Nov 2020

Poco

Ahead of launch, POCO M3's prices revealed

POCO is all set to launch its M3 model today. Over the past few days, several teasers and leaks have already revealed the key specifications of the handset.

23 Nov 2020

India

Can launch 100 million vaccine doses by January-February, says Poonawalla

The CEO of the Serum Institute of India (SII), Adar Poonawalla, has said that the institute can roll out 100 million doses of the COVID-19 vaccine by January-February.

23 Nov 2020

Xiaomi

Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G to feature Snapdragon 750G chipset

Xiaomi's sub-brand Redmi is working to launch the Note 9 Pro 5G model in China on November 26. In the latest development, Redmi's General Manager, Lu Weibing, has confirmed that the handset will feature a Snapdragon 750G chipset.

23 Nov 2020

Android

How to use WhatsApp's 'Disappearing Messages' feature on Android, iOS

Earlier this month, WhatsApp introduced a new 'Disappearing Messages' feature that allows users to send self-deleting messages in individual chats as well as group conversations.

23 Nov 2020

Poco

Ahead of launch, POCO M3's specifications confirmed via official teasers

POCO is all set to announce its budget-friendly M3 smartphone on November 24. In the run-up to the launch event, the company has shared several teasers of the handset, confirming its key specifications.

23 Nov 2020

OnePlus

#LeakPeek: This is how OnePlus 9 Pro will look like

OnePlus is planning to launch its next batch of flagship smartphones, the OnePlus 9 and 9 Pro, sometime around March 2021. In the latest update, tipster @OnLeaks has shared renders of the Pro model, revealing its design details and key features.

23 Nov 2020

Microsoft

Microsoft Surface Duo to be launched in Europe in 2021

Microsoft is planning to launch its Android-powered dual-screen phone, the Surface Duo, in Europe and the UK in early-2021. As per the reports, the tech giant is in talks with mobile carriers to introduce the device in those two markets.

23 Nov 2020

Samsung

Samsung Galaxy S21 series will offer 5G support in India

Samsung is expected to launch its next crop of flagship smartphones, the Galaxy S21+, Galaxy S21+, and Galaxy S21 Ultra on January 14, 2021. In the latest development, 91mobiles has learnt from reliable tipster Ishan Agarwal that the upcoming S21 series will offer 5G support in India.

23 Nov 2020

Samsung

Samsung Galaxy A02 smartphone to come with a 5,000mAh battery

South Korean tech giant Samsung is likely to launch its Galaxy A02 smartphone in mid-December.

22 Nov 2020

NITI Aayog

Russia's Sputnik V to start human trials in India soon

Russia's COVID-19 vaccine candidate, called Sputnik V, is expected to start human trials in India soon.

22 Nov 2020

ICICI Bank

Vivo V20 Pro 5G smartphone price leaked; pre-orders now open

Chinese smartphone maker Vivo will launch its V20 Pro 5G smartphone in India next month.

22 Nov 2020

Realme

Realme X7 spotted on BIS certification site, launch imminent

Realme is working to introduce the X7 model in India soon. In the latest development, the handset was spotted on the BIS certification site, hinting at its imminent arrival in the country.

22 Nov 2020

OnePlus

OnePlus releases OxygenOS Open Beta 4 update for OnePlus 8-series

OnePlus has started rolling out OxygenOS Open Beta 4 update for the OnePlus 8 and 8 Pro models.

21 Nov 2020

Samsung

Samsung Galaxy A12's case renders reveal key design details

Samsung is working to launch its budget-friendly Galaxy A12 model in the coming weeks. In the latest development, case renders of the handset have leaked online, confirming its key design details.

21 Nov 2020

Flipkart

Micromax IN Note 1's first sale on November 24

Micromax IN Note 1 will go on sale for the first time in India on November 24 at 12 pm via Flipkart. To recall, it was launched in the country earlier this month alongside the IN 1B model.

Indian-origin scientists in US discover possible COVID-19 treatment

A team of Indian-origin scientists in the United States has discovered a possible treatment for COVID-19.

21 Nov 2020

Poco

POCO M3 will feature a 6.53-inch display, confirms official teaser

POCO is all set to launch a new budget-friendly M3 smartphone on November 24. Now, just days ahead of the launch, the company has released a teaser image of the handset, confirming that it will have a 6.53-inch waterdrop notch screen.

21 Nov 2020

Huawei

Huawei Mate X2 will offer 5G connectivity, reveals TENAA listing

Huawei is working to launch a new Mate X2 foldable phone in the coming weeks. In the latest development, the handset has been spotted on Chinese certification site TENAA, revealing some of its key details.

21 Nov 2020

Xiaomi

Xiaomi releases MIUI 12 update for Redmi Note 7, 7S

Xiaomi has started rolling out MIUI 12 update for the Redmi Note 7 and Note 7S models in India.

21 Nov 2020

Samsung

Samsung releases One UI 2.5 update for Galaxy A70

Samsung has started rolling out the One UI 2.5 update for the Galaxy A70 model.

#LeakPeek: This is how LG Stylo 7 will look like

LG is expected to launch a budget-friendly LG Stylo 7 model in early-2021. In the latest development, 91mobiles has shared the CAD-based renders of the handset, revealing its design and features.

20 Nov 2020

Qualcomm Snapdragon

#LeakPeek: This is how POCO M3 will look like

POCO is all set to launch the budget-friendly M3 smartphone on November 24. In the latest development, 91mobiles has shared renders of the phone, revealing its key design features.

20 Nov 2020

Donald Trump

This custom iPhone 12 Pro costs over Rs. 11 lakh

Luxury smartphone maker Caviar, known for its GoT edition Galaxy Fold and Tesla Cybertruck-inspired iPhone 11 Pro, has launched a new customized iPhone 12 Pro model.

ZTE launches a 4G variant of the Axon 20 5G

ZTE has introduced a 4G model of the ZTE Axon 20 5G - the world's first smartphone with under-display selfie camera.

20 Nov 2020

Technology

2020's most insecure passwords revealed; '123456,' 'iloveyou' feature on list

Despite tech companies urging users to give more thought while creating a password, not much has changed, an annual report by password manager NordPass revealed.

20 Nov 2020

Xiaomi

Redmi Note 9 5G-series to be launched on November 26

Xiaomi will launch its budget-friendly Redmi Note 9 5G and Redmi Note 9 5G Pro models in China on November 26.

20 Nov 2020

Samsung

Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 available with Rs. 5,000 discount

If you are planning to own an affordable tablet, this might be a suitable opportunity for you. Amazon is offering a discount of Rs. 4,000 on the Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 (3GB/32GB) Wi-Fi-only model.

19 Nov 2020

Pfizer

Will being exposed to low quantities of coronavirus generate immunity?

Developing immunity against COVID-19 through repeated low-dose exposures is possible, however, it is not likely, Dr. James Hamblin said while responding to a query in his 'Paging Dr. Hamblin' column in The Atlantic.

19 Nov 2020

Realme

Realme 7 5G, with MediaTek Dimensity 800U chipset, launched

Expanding its portfolio of affordable 5G smartphones, Realme has introduced the 7 5G model at a virtual event in the UK. The phone is priced at £279 and will be up for grabs starting November 27.

ZTE Axon 20 5G Extreme Edition officially teased

ZTE is working to launch the Extreme Edition of the ZTE Axon 20 5G model. In the latest development, the company has teased the upcoming handset, revealing some of its design details.

19 Nov 2020

Xiaomi

#LeakPeek: Mi 11 will come with a Snapdragon 875 chipset

Xiaomi is expected to launch its flagship Mi 11 series of smartphones sometime in early-2021. In the latest development, XDA-Developers' Editor-in-Chief Mishaal Rahman has shared the key specifications of the vanilla Mi 11 model.

19 Nov 2020

OnePlus

OnePlus Nord N100 has a 90Hz display instead of 60Hz

OnePlus's recently-announced budget-friendly Nord N100 has a 90Hz screen even though it was advertised with a standard 60Hz refresh rate at the time of launch, according to Android Authority.

19 Nov 2020

Google

Google Pay gets major redesign; here's what has changed

The Google Pay app has been redesigned with a special focus on personal finance.