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29 Nov 2020

Brazil

Moto G9 Plus receives BIS certification; India launch expected soon

Motorola's G9 Plus smartphone has been spotted by MySmartPrice on the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) certification website, thereby hinting at its launch here in the coming days.

29 Nov 2020

Xiaomi

Redmi 9T could arrive as rebranded Redmi Note 9 4G

Xiaomi is working on launching its budget-friendly smartphone, the Redmi 9T. In the latest development, tipster Sudhanshu Ambhore has shared information found through the FCC certification site, revealing key details of the handset.

29 Nov 2020

OnePlus

OnePlus 8 series receives OxygenOS 11.0.2.2 update in India

OnePlus has started rolling out the OxygenOS 11.0.2.2 update for its flagship OnePlus 8 and 8 Pro in India.

28 Nov 2020

Narendra Modi

Applying for Covishield's emergency approval in 2 weeks: SII

The CEO of the Serum Institute of India (SII), Adar Poonawalla, on Saturday said that the company will seek the emergency-use authorization of the coronavirus vaccine 'Covishield' soon.

28 Nov 2020

Samsung

Samsung Galaxy M02's product page goes live, launch imminent

Samsung is expected to launch its budget-friendly smartphone, the Samsung Galaxy M02 in India in the coming days. The product page of the handset has gone live, hinting at its imminent arrival.

#LeakPeek: This is how TCL 20 5G will look like

TCL is working to launch its mid-range smartphone, the TCL 20 5G in the first half of 2021. In the latest development, tipster Evan Blass has shared renders of the handset, revealing its design and key specifications.

28 Nov 2020

Google

Micromax IN 1B's base variant boots Android 10 (Go edition)

Micromax's recently-launched IN 1B smartphone is offered in two variants and both support different Android platforms.

28 Nov 2020

OnePlus

OnePlus releases OxygenOS 10.3.7 update for the 6 and 6T

OnePlus has started rolling out the OxygenOS 10.3.7 update for the OnePlus 6 and 6T models.

27 Nov 2020

India

Gastrointestinal symptoms like diarrhea, nausea, vomiting prevalent in COVID-19 patients

An ongoing study by a team at the Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education & Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh showed that gastrointestinal (GI) manifestations are prevalent in 27% of the COVID-19 patients sampled.

27 Nov 2020

Google

Nokia Smart TV 75-inch launched in Europe

Nokia brand-licensee StreamView has launched the 75-inch model of the Nokia Smart TV in Europe. The Android-powered television will go on sale from December 1.

27 Nov 2020

Samsung

Samsung Galaxy A32 5G's case renders confirm key design features

Samsung is expected to launch its affordable 5G smartphone, the Galaxy A32 5G, sometime in early-2021. In the latest development, case renders of the phone have leaked online, giving us a fair idea about its looks and key features.

TECNO POVA to be launched in India on December 4

TECNO is all set to launch a new POVA model in India on December 4 at 12 pm, a Flipkart listing has confirmed. The handset is already available in Nigeria and Philippines.

27 Nov 2020

YouTube

YouTube begins testing AI-generated automatic video chapters: Details here

YouTube is testing a new feature that will automatically generate chapters for videos on its platform with the help of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and machine learning algorithms.

27 Nov 2020

OPPO

Ahead of launch, OPPO A53 5G's specifications and prices revealed

OPPO is working to launch the 5G model of its A53 smartphone that debuted in India in August. In the latest development, the handset has been spotted on China Mobile, revealing its key specifications and pricing details.

27 Nov 2020

India

India to produce 100 million Sputnik V doses starting 2021

India will produce over 100 million doses a year of the Russian COVID-19 vaccine Sputnik V starting 2021, under an agreement between the Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF) and Hyderabad-based Hetero Biopharma, Hindustan Times reported.

27 Nov 2020

Samsung

Samsung Galaxy S21's case renders reveal key design details

Samsung Galaxy S21's case designs have leaked online, reiterating the flagship handset's new look. As per the leaked renders, the upcoming S21 will feature a punch-hole cut-out, ultra-slim bezels, and a revised rear camera bump.

Nokia 9.3 PureView's launch postponed to 2021

Nokia 9.3 PureView, which was expected to be launched by the end of this year, will now be announced sometime in the first half of 2021, as per Nokia anew. The handset is expected to arrive as a follow-up to the Nokia 9 PureView.

27 Nov 2020

Xiaomi

Redmi Note 9 series goes official in China: Details here

As the latest addition to its portfolio of smartphones, Xiaomi has launched the Redmi Note 9 4G, Redmi Note 9 5G, and Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G models in China.

27 Nov 2020

Micromax

Micromax IN 1B's first sale canceled due to 'unforeseen circumstances'

Micromax IN 1B was scheduled to go on sale for the first time in India on November 26. However, the sale was canceled due to "unforseen circumstances," according to the company's founder and CEO, Rahul Sharma.

27 Nov 2020

Samsung

Samsung Galaxy A70 receives One UI 2.5 update in India

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

27 Nov 2020

Samsung

Samsung Galaxy S21+ spotted on BIS certification site: Details here

Samsung is expected to launch the Galaxy S21-series of smartphones on January 14. In the latest development, the Galaxy S21+, with model number SMG996B/DS, has been spotted on the BIS (Bureau of Indian Standards) website.

26 Nov 2020

India

AKAI's 43-inch Fire TV Edition television launched at Rs. 24,000

Japanese consumer electronics company AKAI has launched its Fire TV Edition television in India in a 43-inch size.

26 Nov 2020

Europe

Moto G 5G is launching in India on November 30

Motorola is all set to launch the Moto G 5G model in India on November 30 at 12 pm, the company has announced. According to the launch invite, it will arrive as the "most affordable 5G ready phone" in the country.

Infinix ZERO 8i's launch postponed to December 3

Infinix ZERO 8i, which was scheduled to be launched on December 2, will now be announced on December 3, the company has said without sharing the reason for the postponement of the event.

Nokia 2.4, with Helio P22 chipset, launched at Rs. 10,399

As the latest addition to its portfolio of smartphones, HMD Global has launched the Nokia 2.4 model in India.

26 Nov 2020

Oxford

Manufacturing error in Oxford-AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine raises pertinent questions

After announcing that their coronavirus vaccine candidate was nearly 70% effective, the University of Oxford and its partner, AstraZeneca, on Wednesday admitted to a manufacturing error, which has now sparked important questions about the results.

26 Nov 2020

Xiaomi

Redmi Note 9 5G-series' retail boxes leaked, specifications revealed

Xiaomi is all set to announce the new Redmi Note 9 5G and Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G models in China today. In the latest development, images of the retail boxes of the upcoming handsets have leaked online, confirming their highlight features.

26 Nov 2020

Reliance Jio

Vivo Y1s, with Helio P35 chipset, launched at Rs. 8,000

Expanding its range of affordable smartphones, Vivo has launched the Y1s model in India.

26 Nov 2020

Flipkart

Micromax IN 1B's first sale today at 12pm via Flipkart

Micromax IN 1B is all set to go on sale for the first time in India today at 12 pm via Flipkart and Micromax.com. To recall, it was launched in the country earlier this month alongside the IN Note 1.

Infinix ZERO 8i to arrive in India on December 2

Infinix will launch its camera-centric ZERO 8i model in India on December 2, the company has revealed. To recall, the phone was unveiled in Pakistan in October.

26 Nov 2020

OnePlus

OnePlus 7, 7 Pro get November 2020 security patch update

OnePlus has started rolling out a new update for the OnePlus 7 and 7 Pro models in India.

25 Nov 2020

Samsung

Samsung launches new Chromebook 4 and 4+ laptops: Details here

Expanding its portfolio of affordable laptops, Samsung has introduced the new Chromebook 4 and Chromebook 4+ models in the UK.

25 Nov 2020

Motorola

Motorola Nio's specifications and launch details leaked

Motorola is expected to launch a new flagship smartphone, called the Nio, sometime in the first quarter of 2021, according to TechnikNews.

OPPO Reno5 models spotted on Geekbench, key specifications revealed

OPPO is working to launch the new Reno5 series of smartphones in China soon. In the latest update, two Reno5 handsets bearing model numbers PEGM00 and PDST00 have been spotted on Geekbench.

25 Nov 2020

OPPO

These OPPO smartphones have become cheaper in India

OPPO has slashed the prices of its A12, F17, and Reno3 Pro models in India by up to Rs. 2,000. The price-cut is permanent in nature and is applicable to both the online as well as offline markets.

25 Nov 2020

Jio

#LeakPeek: Vivo Y1s to cost around Rs. 8,000 in India

Vivo is planning to launch its Y1s model in India in December. In the latest development, tipster Mukul Sharma has revealed the prices of the phone, claiming it will cost around Rs. 8,000.

25 Nov 2020

India

Vivo V20 Pro 5G to be launched on December 2

Vivo will launch the V20 Pro 5G model in India on December 2, according to a tip-off by XDA-Developers' Tushar Mehta. To recall, the handset was unveiled in Thailand in September.

25 Nov 2020

Samsung

Samsung Galaxy A12 and A02s, with 5,000mAh battery, launched

As the latest addition to its portfolio of affordable smartphones, Samsung has launched the Galaxy A12 and A02s in Europe. The former arrives as the successor to the Galaxy A11 while the latter is a follow-up to the Galaxy A01.

25 Nov 2020

Poco

POCO M3, with triple rear cameras and 6,000mAh battery, launched

POCO has finally unveiled the M3 smartphone in the international markets. The budget-friendly handset will go on sale from November 27 at a starting price-tag of $149 (roughly Rs. 11,000).

Moto E7, with MediaTek Helio G25 chipset, launched

Expanding its portfolio of budget-friendly smartphones, Motorola has launched the Moto E7. It arrives as a more affordable version of the Moto E7 Plus that was launched in India in September.