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04 Dec 2020

South Africa

ZTE Axon 20 5G, with under-display camera, launched globally

ZTE has launched its Axon 20 5G model in the global markets. The handset was introduced in China in September as the world's first commercial smartphone with an under-display camera.

Vivo Y51, with Snapdragon 665 chipset, goes official

Expanding its portfolio of budget-friendly smartphones, Vivo has launched the Y51 model in Indonesia.

04 Dec 2020

Samsung

Samsung Galaxy S20 series receives stable One UI 3.0 update

Samsung has started rolling out the Android 11-based One UI 3.0 update for the Galaxy S20 series, which includes S20, S20+, and S20 Ultra models.

03 Dec 2020

Flipkart

Flipkart 'POCO Days' sale: Top deals on affordable POCO smartphones

Flipkart has kicked-off its 'POCO Days' sale in India starting today. Under the sale, which ends on December 6, the e-commerce giant is offering attractive discounts on popular POCO smartphones including the M2 Pro and X3.

Realme C15 Holiday Edition, with Snapdragon 460 chipset, launched

Realme has launched the budget-friendly C15 Holiday Edition in Indonesia. It comes as a rebranded version of the C15 Qualcomm Edition, which was introduced in India in October.

03 Dec 2020

Flipkart

Infinix Zero 8i launched in India at Rs. 15,000

As the latest addition to its portfolio of smartphones, Infinix Mobile has launched the Zero 8i model in India.

03 Dec 2020

Samsung

Samsung Galaxy S21+ fresh renders and prices leaked

Samsung's much-awaited Galaxy S21 series of smartphones are likely to go official in January 2021. In the latest development, fresh renders of the S21+ model have been leaked by Pigtou.

COVID-19 vaccine may get emergency approval this month: AIIMS Director

COVID-19 vaccines are expected to receive emergency use authorization from Indian regulatory authorities by the end of December or early January, All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Director Dr. Randeep Guleria said on Thursday.

03 Dec 2020

OPPO

OPPO Reno5 5G-series listed online, key specifications and features confirmed

OPPO's Reno5 5G-series, which reportedly includes the Reno5 5G, Reno5 Pro 5G, and Reno5 Pro+ 5G models, is expected to be launched in China on December 10.

03 Dec 2020

OPPO

OPPO Find X3 to come with Snapdragon 888 chipset

OPPO is expected to launch its flagship Find X3 smartphone in early-2021. In the latest update, the company's Chief 5G Scientist, Henry Tang, has confirmed that the handset will be powered by the recently-announced Snapdragon 888 chipset.

ZTE Blade V2021 5G, with MediaTek Dimensity 720 chipset, launched

Expanding its range of budget-friendly smartphones, Chinese tech giant ZTE has launched the Blade V2021 5G model in its home country.

03 Dec 2020

Samsung

#LeakPeek: Samsung Galaxy A32 5G will ship with Android 11

Samsung's budget-friendly Galaxy A32 model, whose renders were leaked recently, is likely to ship with Android 11.

Vivo Y51 tipped to be launched in India soon: Report

Vivo is expected to introduce its mid-range Y51 model in India in the coming days, as per MySmartPrice. The report claims that the handset has already received BIS certification and will be launched "very soon."

02 Dec 2020

OPPO

OPPO Reno5 series likely to debut on December 10

OPPO Reno 5 series of smartphones is expected to be launched in China on December 10, an official post on Weibo has suggested. The upcoming range will reportedly include the Reno5, Reno5 Pro, and Reno5 Pro+ models.

02 Dec 2020

HMD Global

Nokia C3 becomes cheaper by up to Rs. 1,000

HMD Global has reduced the prices of its Nokia C3 model in India by up to Rs. 1,000. The price-cut is permanent in nature, and is applicable to both online as well as offline markets.

02 Dec 2020

Vivo Mobiles

Vivo V20 Pro 5G launched in India at Rs. 30,000

As the latest addition to its portfolio of smartphones, Vivo has launched the V20 Pro 5G model in India.

02 Dec 2020

Xiaomi

Mi 11 will come with the latest Snapdragon 888 chipset

Xiaomi is expected to announce its flagship Mi 11 model sometime in January 2021. In the latest development, the company's CEO Lei Jun has revealed that the handset will be powered by the newly-announced Snapdragon 888 chipset.

02 Dec 2020

Xiaomi

Mi 10i spotted on Google Play Console; launch imminent

Xiaomi is planning to launch a new Mi 10i model in India in the coming weeks. The handset was recently spotted on the Google Play Console listing and has been certified by the Bureau of Indian Standards.

02 Dec 2020

Microsoft

Salesforce is buying Slack for $28bn, its biggest acquisition yet

Salesforce.com Inc is buying workplace messaging app Slack Technologies Inc for a whopping $27.7 billion, making this acquisition its biggest ever.

02 Dec 2020

AMOLED

POCO releases Android 11 stable update for F2 Pro model

POCO has started rolling out the Android 11 Global Stable update for the F2 Pro model in Asia.

02 Dec 2020

Samsung

Samsung rolls out One UI 2.5 update for A31, M51

Samsung has started rolling out the One UI 2.5 update for its Galaxy A31 and M51 smartphones.

01 Dec 2020

Lenovo

Lenovo Legion 5 laptop launched in India at Rs. 76,000

As the latest addition to its portfolio of gaming laptops, Lenovo has launched the Legion 5 model in India. It carries a price tag of Rs. 75,990 and is up for grabs via the company's online store as well as exclusive retail outlets.

01 Dec 2020

Samsung

Samsung Galaxy M02's support page goes online, launch imminent

Samsung is gearing up to launch its budget-friendly smartphone, the Galaxy M02, in India in the coming days. In the latest update, the support page of the handset has gone live on the company's website.

01 Dec 2020

NFC

ZTE Axon 20 5G Extreme Edition, with 12GB RAM, launched

Chinese tech giant ZTE has launched the Extreme Edition of the ZTE Axon 20 5G - the world's first smartphone with an under-display selfie camera.

01 Dec 2020

Samsung

Samsung Galaxy A32 5G's renders leaked, design features revealed

Samsung is expected to launch an affordable Galaxy A32 5G phone in the coming weeks. In the latest update, tipster @OnLeaks has shared renders of the handset, revealing its key design features.

01 Dec 2020

Oxford University

SII says Covishield 'safe' after trial participant sends legal notice

The Serum Institute of India (SII) on Tuesday said that its COVID-19 vaccine candidate was "safe and immunogenic," in response to allegations that a trial participant developed serious side-effects after being administered the dose.

01 Dec 2020

Samsung

Samsung Galaxy S21's renders reveal new design and color variants

South Korean tech giant Samsung is gearing up to launch the flagship Galaxy S21 series of smartphones in January 2021. In the latest development, reliable tipster @UniverseIce has shared renders of the vanilla Galaxy S21 model, revealing its key design details and color variants.

ZTE Blade 20 Pro 5G, with Snapdragon 765G chipset, launched

Expanding its portfolio of mid-range 5G smartphones, Chinese tech giant ZTE has launched the Blade 20 Pro 5G model in its home country.

01 Dec 2020

Flipkart

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

After the first sale was canceled last week, Micromax IN 1B is all set to go on sale in India for the first time today at 12 pm via Flipkart.

30 Nov 2020

OPPO

OPPO Reno5 series' specifications and launch details revealed

OPPO is expected to launch its Reno5, Reno5 Pro, and Reno5 Pro+ models in China on December 10. In the latest development, tipster @TechnoAnkit1 has shared the key specifications of the upcoming handsets.

30 Nov 2020

OnePlus

New OnePlus 9 Pro renders reiterate key design features

OnePlus is working on launching its next batch of flagship smartphones, the OnePlus 9 and 9 Pro, sometime around March 2021. In the latest development, LetsGoDigital has shared high-quality renders of the Pro model, reiterating its design details.

Moderna says its COVID-19 vaccine '100% effective' against severe cases

United States pharmaceutical company Moderna on Monday said that it will seek emergency approval for its COVID-19 vaccine in the US and Europe.

30 Nov 2020

Oxford

SII to sue vaccine trial participant for Rs. 100 crore

The Serum Institute of India (SII) has said that it will seek Rs. 100 crore in damages from a COVID-19 vaccine trial participant for complaining about side-effects.

30 Nov 2020

Samsung

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 tipped to feature a 120Hz display

Samsung is readying a new Galaxy Z Flip3 model that will arrive sometime in 2021 as a successor to the current-generation Galaxy Z Flip. In the latest development, tipster @Chunvn8888 has revealed the specifications of the upcoming handset.

Moto G 5G launched in India at Rs. 21,000

As the latest addition to its portfolio of smartphones, Motorola has launched the Moto G 5G model in India.

30 Nov 2020

OPPO

#LeakPeek: OPPO Reno5 Pro 5G will have an HDR10+ display

OPPO is expected to launch its premium Reno5 Pro 5G model in China in the coming weeks. In the latest development, two variants of the handset, carrying model numbers PDSM00 and PDST00, have been spotted on the HDR10+ certification site.

30 Nov 2020

South Korea

Samsung resumes release of One UI 3.0 beta for Fold2

Samsung has resumed the roll out of Android 11-based One UI 3.0 beta update for the Galaxy Z Fold2. The firmware was released earlier this month but it was quickly suspended after a bug was discovered that prevented users from unlocking their phones.

30 Nov 2020

Xiaomi

Mi 11 series tipped to be launched in January 2021

Xiaomi will launch its flagship Mi 11 and Mi 11 Pro in China in January 2021, as per tipster Digital Chat Station. The duo will arrive as the successor to the Mi 10-series which was unveiled in February this year.

30 Nov 2020

Realme

Realme UI 2.0 early access update for Realme 7 Pro

Following the Realme X50 Pro 5G and Narzo 20, which have received Realme UI 2.0, the company has opened the firmware's early access program for its 7 Pro smartphone.

Ahead of launch, details of Nokia 5.4 smartphone revealed

HMD Global is expected to launch its Nokia 5.4 smartphone by the end of this year, a Nokiapoweruser report has claimed.