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10 Dec 2020

Facebook

Will Facebook be forced to sell Instagram and WhatsApp?

The Federal Trade Commission and over 40 states in the United States on Wednesday accused social media giant Facebook of crushing competition by buying other companies.

10 Dec 2020

Vivo Mobiles

#LeakPeek: Vivo X60 series to be launched on December 28

Vivo is expected to launch its X60 series of smartphones in China later this month. According to Digital Chat Station, the X60 range, which is said to include X60, X60 Pro, X60 Pro+, and X60s models, will go official on December 28.

09 Dec 2020

OnePlus

OnePlus 9 Pro tipped to come with IP68-rated build quality

As part of its next batch of flagship smartphones, OnePlus is expected to launch the OnePlus 9, 9E, and 9 Pro models around March 2021.

09 Dec 2020

Amazon

Moto G Stylus (2021) listed on Amazon, key details revealed

Motorola's mid-range smartphone, the Moto G Stylus (2021), is expected to be launched in the coming weeks. In the latest development, the handset has been spotted on Amazon, revealing its design details, specifications, as well as prices.

No emergency approval for SII, Bharat Biotech's vaccine candidates yet

Two applications submitted by the Pune-based Serum Institute of India and Hyderabad-based Bharat Biotech seeking emergency approval for their respective COVID-19 vaccines have not been cleared, NDTV reported on Wednesday.

09 Dec 2020

Samsung

Ahead of launch, Samsung Galaxy S21 series' official teasers leaked

Samsung is working to unveil its next batch of flagship smartphones, the Galaxy S21+, Galaxy S21+, and Galaxy S21 Ultra in January 2021. In the latest development, Android Police has shared the official teasers of the upcoming handsets, revealing their key design features.

09 Dec 2020

Gujarat

India among top 10 countries affected by spam calls: Truecaller

India was among the world's top 10 countries affected by spam calls, the caller ID and spam-blocking app Truecaller noted in its 2020 insights report.

09 Dec 2020

Samsung

Renders of Samsung Galaxy A52 5G leaked, design features revealed

Samsung is gearing up to launch the Galaxy A52 5G model in the coming weeks. In the latest development, tipster Steve Hemmerstoffer has leaked the renders of the upcoming handset.

09 Dec 2020

Oxford

Oxford-AstraZeneca release final-stage trial results, coronavirus vaccine labeled safe

The University of Oxford and pharmaceutical firm AstraZeneca became the first coronavirus vaccine developers to release their final-stage clinical trial data.

08 Dec 2020

OPPO

OPPO Find X3 Pro's specifications and features leaked

OPPO is expected to launch its flagship Find X3 series of smartphones in early-2021. In the latest development, tipster Evan Blass has revealed the key specifications and features of the Pro model.

08 Dec 2020

OPPO

OPPO F17 Pro becomes cheaper in India by Rs. 1,500

OPPO has reduced the prices of its F17 Pro model in India by Rs. 1,500. The price-cut is permanent in nature and is applicable to both online as well as offline markets.

Redmi 9 Power teased in India, launch imminent

Redmi is expected to launch a new Redmi 9 Power model in India on December 15.

08 Dec 2020

Flipkart

Moto G9 Power launched in India at Rs. 12,000

Motorola has added another budget smartphone to its portfolio with the launch of Moto G9 Power in India. It carries a price-tag of Rs. 11,999 and will go on sale starting December 15 at 12 pm via Flipkart.

08 Dec 2020

Samsung

Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra's camera specifications revealed

Samsung is expected to launch its Galaxy S21 series of smartphones on January 14. In the latest development, tipster @UniverseIce has revealed the rear camera details of the S21 Ultra.

08 Dec 2020

Realme

Realme introduces Sea Blue, Fantasy White variants for Q2 Pro

Realme has launched two new color options for its budget-friendly Q2 Pro model. The new shades, called Sea Blue and White Fantasy, join the existing Leather Gray and Rainbow models which were unveiled in October.

07 Dec 2020

India

Vivo Y51 (2020) launched in India at Rs. 18,000

As its latest offering in India, Vivo has launched the mid-range Y51 (2020) model in the country.

Vivo Y52s 5G listed online, specifications and launch details revealed

Chinese tech giant Vivo is gearing up to introduce a new Y52s 5G model in its home market. In the latest development, the handset has been spotted on China Telecom's website, confirming its launch date as well as key specifications.

07 Dec 2020

Vivo Mobiles

Vivo X60-series to support 33W fast-charging, reveals 3C certification site

Vivo X60 series, which is said to include X60, X60 Pro, X60 Pro+ and X60s models, is expected to be launched in China soon.

07 Dec 2020

Xiaomi

Mi 11-series to pack dual batteries, capacity tipped at 5,000mAh

Xiaomi is expected to launch its flagship Mi 11 and Mi 11 Pro in January 2021. In the latest development, @StationChat has revealed the battery details of the handsets, claiming that they will pack dual batteries with a combined capacity of around 5,000mAh.

Vivo releases Android 11 update for V20 Pro 5G smartphone

Vivo has started rolling out the Android 11 update for its V20 Pro 5G in India.

06 Dec 2020

Samsung

Samsung Galaxy F62 smartphone spotted on Geekbench; key specifications revealed

South Korean tech giant Samsung is expected to launch its Galaxy F62 smartphone in India in the first quarter of 2021. In the latest development, the handset has been spotted on Geekbench, revealing some of its key specifications.

OPPO to launch Reno5 Pro+ 5G smartphone on December 10

Alongside the Reno5 5G and Reno5 Pro 5G, Chinese smartphone maker OPPO is rumored to launch the Reno5 Pro+ smartphone on December 10.

New Nokia budget handset spotted on TENAA website: Details here

A new Nokia smartphone with model number TA-1335 has been spotted on the Chinese tech certification portal TENAA. Interestingly, it bears similarity to the Nokia C3.

LG K42, LG K52 certified by BIS; India launch imminent

Tipster Mukul Sharma has spotted two handsets bearing model numbers LM-K420EMW and LM-K520EMW on the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) certification website.

06 Dec 2020

Pfizer

Pfizer seeks emergency approval for COVID-19 vaccine in India

United States-based pharmaceutical giant Pfizer has sought emergency approval for its COVID-19 vaccine from India's drug regulator.

06 Dec 2020

Samsung

Samsung may discontinue the Galaxy Note series in 2021

Samsung may discontinue its flagship, stylus-equipped Galaxy Note series next year, as per Reuters.

05 Dec 2020

HMD Global

Nokia 3.4 to be launched in India in mid-December

HMD Global is expected to launch its affordable Nokia 3.4 model in India in mid-December, as per Nokiapoweruser. The report notes that the handset will carry a starting price-tag of around Rs. 12,000 and will go on sale by December-end.

05 Dec 2020

Moon

China second after US to plant flag on moon

China has become the second country in the world to plant its flag on the moon, over 50 years after the United States had first placed its own flag on the lunar surface.

05 Dec 2020

Samsung

Samsung Galaxy M12 spotted on Bluetooth certification site, moniker confirmed

As the latest addition to its portfolio of budget smartphones, Samsung is working to launch a new Galaxy M12 model soon.

05 Dec 2020

Nokia 5

Nokia 5.4 spotted on FCC certification website, design details revealed

HMD Global is expected to launch its budget-friendly Nokia 5.4 model in the coming weeks. In the latest development, the handset has been spotted on the FCC certification website, revealing its design details and key features.

05 Dec 2020

Vivo Mobiles

Vivo X60 Pro's live images leaked; key design features confirmed

Vivo is expected to launch its X60 series of smartphones in China in the coming weeks. In the latest development, live images of the X60 Pro model have been spotted on Weibo, revealing its key design features.

05 Dec 2020

Samsung

Samsung Galaxy S21 spotted on Geekbench with Snapdragon 888 chipset

Samsung is expected to launch its Galaxy S21-series of smartphones in January 2021. In the latest development, the standard S21, with model number SM-G991U, has been spotted on Geekbench.

05 Dec 2020

Xiaomi

Xiaomi releases Android 11-based MIUI 12 update for Mi 10-series

Xiaomi has started rolling out the stable Android 11 beta update for the Mi 10 and Mi 10 Pro in Europe.

05 Dec 2020

Realme

Realme X50 Pro gets Android 11-based Realme UI 2.0 update

Realme has started rolling out the Android 11-based Realme UI 2.0 update for the X50 Pro model in India.

04 Dec 2020

Europe

Moto G9 Power to be launched on December 8

As the latest addition to its portfolio of budget-range smartphones, Motorola is all set to launch the Moto G9 Power in India on December 8 at 12 pm via Flipkart, the company has confirmed.

04 Dec 2020

Micromax

Micromax IN 1B to go on sale on December 10

Micromax IN 1B will go on sale in India on December 10 at 12 pm via Flipkart and the company's official site. To recall, it was launched in the country last month alongside the IN Note 1.

04 Dec 2020

Flipkart

TECNO POVA, with Helio G80 chipset, launched at Rs. 10,000

Expanding its portfolio of affordable smartphones, TECNO has launched the POVA model in India.

#LeakPeek: Motorola Nio will come with a dual punch-hole design

Motorola is expected to launch a new flagship smartphone, currently referred to as 'Nio,' sometime in the first quarter of 2021. In the latest development, tipster Evan Blass has shared a picture of the smartphone, revealing its design details.

India Inc. hit most by malware attacks after US, Japan

The latest report by Switzerland-based IT and cybersecurity company, Acronis, has revealed that companies in India were continuously hit by malware attacks between March and December quarters.

04 Dec 2020

Mukul Sharma

Redmi 9 Power may debut in India on December 15

Xiaomi-backed Redmi is expected to introduce a new Redmi 9 Power model in India later this month. According to tipster Mukul Sharma, the handset will be launched in the country on December 15, provided there is no last minute change.