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11 Jan 2021
VivoVivo Y51A goes official in India at Rs. 18,000
Expanding its portfolio of smartphones, Vivo has launched the Y51A handset in India. Priced at Rs. 17,990, it is up for purchase via the company's e-store, Amazon, Flipkart, Paytm, Tata CLiQ, and other partner retail stores.
11 Jan 2021
WhatsAppWhatsApp group invite links, user profiles accessible via Google search
In a disturbing development, several WhatsApp private groups and user profiles are showing up on Google search, compromising the privacy of users.
11 Jan 2021
IntelHonor MagicBook Pro 2021, with 10th-generation Intel chipset, goes official
Expanding its range of laptops, tech giant Honor has launched the MagicBook Pro 2021 in the US at $1,000 (roughly Rs. 73,400). Its pricing and availability details in India are not yet confirmed.
11 Jan 2021
CoronavirusHolding breath may increase risk of getting COVID-19: IIT Madras
Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras have found that holding breath may increase the risk of getting COVID-19 infection.
11 Jan 2021
FlipkartOnePlus Band, with an AMOLED display, launched at Rs. 2,500
As its first-ever wearable, OnePlus has launched OnePlus Band in India. It takes on Xiaomi's Mi Smart Band 5 and other such fitness bands.
11 Jan 2021
XiaomiMi 11 Lite bags BIS certification, launch imminent
Xiaomi is working to launch the Mi 11 Lite model in India soon. In the latest development, tipster Mukul Sharma has claimed that the handset has been certified by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), hinting at its imminent launch.
11 Jan 2021
XNintendo Switch Pro specs leaked; details data-mined from firmware
Well-known data miner and console hacker SciresM has leaked specifications of what could be the Nintendo Switch Pro. The details were buried within the firmware of the current-gen Switch console.
11 Jan 2021
iOSiPhone 13 tipped to come with a smaller display notch
The next-generation iPhone, likely to be called the iPhone 13, will feature a smaller display notch, according to details revealed by MacOtakara.
10 Jan 2021
XOnePlus may have two new smartwatches coming, and then some
With the OnePlus Health app going live for early access on the Google Play Store, developers and enthusiasts are already ripping into the code and digging around for clues. Apparently, there is a lot to discover.
10 Jan 2021
NetflixSony announces BRAVIA XR LED TVs powered by 'cognitive intelligence'
Sony has announced its latest generation BRAVIA XR range of smart televisions. The line-up includes LED and OLED models, ranging from 50 inches to 100 inches with up to 8K resolution.
10 Jan 2021
FacebookWhatsApp claims Terms of Service change only affects business accounts
WhatsApp recently pushed a notification directing users to accept the revised Terms of Service by February 8.
10 Jan 2021
IndiaSamsung Galaxy S21 series: Everything we know so far
On January 14, at the upcoming Galaxy Unpacked event, Samsung will announce its latest batch of flagship smartphones. The company will introduce the S21, S21, and S21 Ultra as the successors to last year's S20, S20+, and S20 Ultra models.
10 Jan 2021
SamsungSamsung Galaxy Z Flip3 may feature S21-like camera design
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3, expected to arrive later this year as a follow-up to the Galaxy Z Flip 5G, may feature a Galaxy S21-like camera design, according to a concept image posted in a Korean forum (via LetsGoDigital).
10 Jan 2021
XTwitter takes down China's 'baby-making machines' tweet on Uighur women
On the morning of January 7, the Chinese Embassy in the United States wrote a post on Twitter demeaning Uighur women.
10 Jan 2021
MotorolaMotorola launches three new mid-tier G-series smartphones in the US
Motorola has unveiled the new-generation Moto G Stylus, G Power, and G Play smartphones in the US for the year 2021.
09 Jan 2021
FacebookFacebook's smart glasses coming in 2021, but without Augmented Reality
Facebook's much-vaunted smart glasses will be launching soon. The glasses are coming "sooner than later" in 2021, but without the graphical overlays promised through Augmented Reality (AR) technology.
09 Jan 2021
SamsungApple may outfit 2021 iPad Pro with advanced MiniLED displays
In a bid to reduce dependency on Samsung's OLED panels, Apple may be working on deploying more cost-effective MiniLED displays in the next iPad Pro, according to a report by Macotakara.
09 Jan 2021
AmazonOnePlus Band to be launched in India on January 11
As its first-ever wearable, OnePlus will launch the OnePlus Band in India on January 11, the tech giant has announced.
09 Jan 2021
XiaomiRedmi 9T and Note 9T launched in global markets
Expanding its portfolio of smartphones, Xiaomi-backed Redmi has launched the 9T and Note 9T models in the global markets.
09 Jan 2021
CoronavirusAt least one symptom persists six months post coronavirus hospitalization
More than three-quarters of COVID-19 patients hospitalized for treatment have at least one ongoing symptom six months after initially becoming unwell, according to a study published in The Lancet journal.
09 Jan 2021
Donald TrumpGoogle suspends Parler citing need for moderation; Apple issues warning
In the wake of recent violence at the United States Capitol, Google Play Store has temporarily suspended Parler, a free speech-centric social media app. Apple has also issued a stern warning.
09 Jan 2021
SamsungSamsung Galaxy Chromebook 2 launched: A less-powerful but cheaper successor
Samsung has announced the latest Galaxy Chromebook 2 as a successor to the original Galaxy Chromebook that debuted in January last year.
09 Jan 2021
FacebookWhatsApp issues ultimatum: Share data with Facebook or lose account
WhatsApp has updated its privacy policy and requires users' consent to share their data with Facebook and associated companies. Failure to agree to the new terms of service will cause your WhatsApp account to become inoperable.
09 Jan 2021
Android 10Honor V40 to be launched in China on January 18
Honor will launch its high-end V40 smartphone in China on January 18, the company has announced via a teaser clip posted on Weibo.
08 Jan 2021
Nokia 6Nokia 6.3 appears in renders, design and features revealed
HMD Global is expected to announce its mid-range Nokia 6.3 (also being referred as Nokia 6.4) model sometime before April this year.
08 Jan 2021
IndiaOnePlus releases OxygenOS 11.0.3.3 update for 8 and 8 Pro
OnePlus has started rolling out OxygenOS 11.0.3.3 update for its 8 and 8 Pro smartphones in India, Australia, and Europe.
08 Jan 2021
FacebookSignal's user count surges after Musk recommends it over WhatsApp
Signal, the privacy-centric messaging service, took to Twitter to thank new users for their support. It also took the opportunity to apologize for delays in delivery of verification codes preventing registration for many new users.
08 Jan 2021
TechnologyMoto G Stylus (2021) spotted on Geekbench, key specifications revealed
Motorola is expected to launch the Moto G Stylus (2021) smartphone in the coming weeks. It will arrive as a successor to the Moto G Stylus aka Moto G Pro.
08 Jan 2021
IntelLenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i, Yoga 7i, and 9i laptops launched
Expanding its portfolio of laptops, Chinese tech giant Lenovo has launched three new models in India, namely, the Slim 5i, Yoga 7i, and Yoga 9i.
08 Jan 2021
SamsungSamsung S21 series' pre-orders live in India: How to proceed
Ahead of their official launch on January 14, Samsung has started accepting pre-orders for the Galaxy S21, S21+, and S21 Ultra in India.
08 Jan 2021
CoronavirusCutting COVID-19 infectious period could prevent millions of cases: Study
A vaccine or medication that could shorten the infectious period of COVID-19 in patients, even by one day, may potentially prevent millions of cases and save billions of dollars, according to a new modeling study.
08 Jan 2021
Xiaomi IndiaRedmi Note 10 Pro bags BIS certification, launch imminent
Xiaomi is likely to introduce the Redmi Note 10 Pro in India soon. In the latest development, tipster Mukul Sharma has claimed that the handset has been certified by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), hinting at its imminent launch.
08 Jan 2021
SamsungSamsung Galaxy A71 and A51 become cheaper in India
Samsung has reduced the prices of the Galaxy A71 and Galaxy A51 models in India by Rs. 2,000. The price-cut is permanent in nature and is reflecting on the company's official website as well as Amazon.
08 Jan 2021
SamsungSamsung Galaxy A32 5G's support page goes live, launch imminent
Samsung is expected to introduce the Galaxy A32 5G smartphone in the coming weeks. In the latest development, the support page of the handset with model number SM-A326B/DS has gone live (via MySmartPrice), hinting at its imminent launch.
08 Jan 2021
FacebookAfter Capitol violence, Facebook and Instagram suspend Trump's accounts indefinitely
Outgoing United States President Donald Trump has been slapped with an indefinite ban by Facebook and Instagram. He was initially barred from posting anything on these platforms for 24 hours, in wake of the deadly violence at the Capitol.
08 Jan 2021
EuropeOnePlus 8T gets a bug fix with OxygenOS 11.0.6.8 update
OnePlus has started rolling out the OxygenOS 11.0.6.8 update for the 8T smartphones in India, North America, and Europe, a week after it released the OxygenOS 11.0.6.7 update.
08 Jan 2021
Ram (Random Access Memory)Realme V15, with MediaTek Dimensity 800U chipset, launched in China
Realme has launched its latest budget smartphone, the V15 in China. Priced at CNY 1,499 (roughly Rs. 17,000), it will go on sale in its home country from January 14 onwards.
07 Jan 2021
FacebookWhatsApp inches closer to launching multi-device support: Details here
WhatsApp has been partially rolling out a new UI for the WhatsApp Web component. The update was a part of the latest 2.21.1.3 beta build available through the Google Play Beta program.
07 Jan 2021
SamsungSamsung's experimental app could bring professional-grade TV calibration to masses
As part of its Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2021 showcase, Samsung has revealed the EZCal mobile app that automatically calibrates your television to improve picture quality.
07 Jan 2021
SamsungSamsung Galaxy A52 5G gets 3C certified with 15W fast-charging
Samsung is working to introduce its upcoming mid-range smartphone, the Galaxy A52 5G soon. In the latest development, the phone has been spotted (by MySmartPrice) on the 3C certification site with the model number SM-A5260.
