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20 Jan 2021
MotorolaMotorola Edge S to debut on January 26
Motorola is all geared up to introduce a new Edge S model on January 26, the company has confirmed on Weibo. The post also reveals that the phone will be powered by the newly-announced Snapdragon 870 chipset.
20 Jan 2021
SamsungSamsung Galaxy A52 appears in live images, design features revealed
Samsung is working to launch the Galaxy A52 smartphone soon. In the latest development, 91mobiles has shared live images of the phone, revealing the rear panel's design.
20 Jan 2021
FacebookParler website returns with help from Russian firm; Still unusable
A week after Silicon Valley oligarchs collectively banded together to eliminate the fastest growing social media platform Parler, it is back online in limited capacity.
20 Jan 2021
OnePlusOnePlus releases OxygenOS 10.5.9 update for the Nord N10 5G
OnePlus has started rolling out the OxygenOS 10.5.9 update for its Nord N10 5G smartphone in Europe and North America.
20 Jan 2021
SamsungSamsung Galaxy Fold receives Android 11 One UI 3.0 update
Samsung has started releasing its Android 11-based One UI 3.0 update for the Galaxy Fold. The firmware is available in France and the UAE for the LTE variant as well as in the UK and Switzerland for the 5G variant.
20 Jan 2021
SamsungUnannounced Galaxy S21+ Phantom Green listed on Samsung's Australian website
A new color option for the Galaxy S21+ 5G, called Phantom Green, has been listed on Samsung's Australian website.
19 Jan 2021
Vivo MobilesVivo X60 Pro+ up for pre-orders, rear panel's design revealed
Vivo is gearing up to launch the X60 Pro+ smartphone in China on January 21. It will join the X60 and X60 Pro models which were unveiled last month.
19 Jan 2021
FacebookOnly 18 percent of surveyed Indians might continue using WhatsApp
In a recent survey conducted by social media platform LocalCircles, it was found that only 18 out of every 100 Indian users surveyed were willing to accept WhatsApp's updated policies and continue using the platform.
19 Jan 2021
IndiaMi Notebook 14 (IC) launched in India at Rs. 44,000
Xiaomi has introduced the Mi Notebook 14 (IC) in India. It joins the existing Notebook 14 and Notebook 14 Horizon Edition models, which were launched last year.
19 Jan 2021
Vivo MobilesVivo Y20G launched in India at Rs. 15,000
Chinese tech giant Vivo has launched a new smartphone in India, named the Y20G. It carries a price-tag of Rs. 14,990 and is available for purchase through Vivo India e-store, Amazon, Flipkart, Paytm, Tata CLiQ, and all partner retail stores.
19 Jan 2021
University Of CaliforniaClimate change may shift rainfall patterns, claims study
In the future, climate change will cause an uneven shifting of the tropical rain belt, leading to increased flooding in parts of India, a new study warns.
19 Jan 2021
XiaomiXiaomi releases Android 11 update for Mi Note 10 Lite
Xiaomi's Mi Note 10 Lite users have started receiving the Android 11 software update. However, the firmware comes with MIUI 12 skin and not MIUI 12.5, which is still being tested in China.
19 Jan 2021
SamsungSamsung releases new update to improve S20 FE's touchscreen performance
Samsung has started rolling out yet another software update for the Galaxy S20 FE 5G to improve the touchscreen performance of the handset.
19 Jan 2021
RealmeRealme C12 gets a new 4GB/64GB variant in India
Realme has released a new variant of its entry-level C12 model in India with 4GB RAM and 64GB built-in storage. It joins the existing 3GB/32GB model that was announced last August and is currently available via the company's official store at Rs. 9,999.
19 Jan 2021
SamsungSamsung Galaxy A52 5G appears on TENAA certification site
Samsung is gearing up to launch the Galaxy A52 5G smartphone in the coming weeks. In the latest update, it has been spotted on China's TENAA certification site with the model number SM-A5260, hinting at its imminent launch.
19 Jan 2021
MotorolaMoto G30 spotted on NBTC certification website, launch imminent
Motorola is working to expand its range of budget smartphones, with the Moto G30 handset to be launched soon. It may reportedly be called Motorola Capri Plus.
18 Jan 2021
XHike messaging service shuts down, leaves app stores
Indian messaging app Hike StickerChat has been shut down. The platform officially closed down today following a Twitter announcement by founder and CEO Kavin Bharti Mittal on January 6.
18 Jan 2021
AppleApple extends MacBook Pro repair program: Details here
This week Apple extended the free service program for 13-inch MacBook Pro owners affected by defective displays. The program provides coverage for eligible notebooks for a period of five years in total.
18 Jan 2021
Ram (Random Access Memory)Motorola Nio appears in live images with quad rear cameras
Motorola is expected to introduce its new flagship smartphone, the Motorola Nio sometime in Q1 2021. In the latest news, live images of the phone have been spotted on Weibo (via Voice), revealing its key design features.
18 Jan 2021
AndroidSignal users report encryption errors; Company claims chat security unaffected
Signal, the privacy-centric messaging service, spent long hours battling a global outage last weekend. The disruption is reported to have been caused by a high influx of new users.
18 Jan 2021
Ministry of Health and Family WelfareSeropositivity for COVID-19 is less in smokers, vegetarians: CSIR survey
In a serosurvey conducted by the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research in nearly 40 institutes, smokers and vegetarians were found to have lower seropositivity, i.e., a lesser risk of getting infected by the coronavirus.
18 Jan 2021
Space NewsVirgin Orbit sends 10 satellites to space with air-launched rocket
Billionaire Richard Branson's Virgin Orbit launched 10 satellites into orbit on Sunday in a successful test of its key air-launched rocket.
18 Jan 2021
OPPOOPPO Reno5 Pro 5G launched in India at Rs. 36,000
OPPO has launched its Reno5 Pro 5G handset in India. It comes in Astral Blue and Starry Black colors.
18 Jan 2021
Poco F2POCO F2 will not come with Snapdragon 732G chipset
Xiaomi's sub-brand POCO is working to launch the F2 model in India soon. It was earlier tipped to come with a Snapdragon 732G chipset. However, POCO India Country Director, Anuj Sharma has now confirmed that it will not house the said processor.
17 Jan 2021
Indiaitel Vision 1 Pro launched in India at Rs. 6,600
Chinese smartphone maker itel has launched a new budget handset in India called the Vision 1 Pro. It is up for grabs in two colors: Aurora Blue and Ocean Blue.
17 Jan 2021
SamsungSamsung Galaxy M62 smartphone with 7,000mAh battery gets FCC certification
A Samsung handset bearing model number SM-M62F/DS, with a 7,000mAh battery, has reportedly received the FCC certification.
17 Jan 2021
TechnologyASUS ROG Phone 4 to get 6,000mAh battery with fast-charging
Taiwanese tech giant ASUS's ROG Phone 4 will make its debut in the coming days.
17 Jan 2021
IndiaSamsung Galaxy A12 reportedly bags BIS certification, India launch imminent
Samsung is working on launching the Galaxy A12 smartphone in India soon. In the latest development, the phone has been found listed on the BIS certification site (via @the_tech_guy).
16 Jan 2021
FacebookFacebook fined $650 million for collecting facial recognition data inappropriately
Facebook has been ordered to pay $650 million as part of a settlement to Illinois residents for collecting facial recognition data without their consent.
16 Jan 2021
United States of AmericaRapid blood test identifies patients at highest risk of COVID-19
Scientists have developed a rapid blood test that can predict within a day of hospitalization which COVID-19 patients are at the highest risk of severe complications or death. This will help identify those who best benefit from specific investigational treatments.
16 Jan 2021
Delhi High CourtWhatsApp capitulates: Won't implement controversial privacy policy for 3 months
With WhatsApp's clarifications being received with skepticism, the chat app has pushed the deadline for accepting its new Terms of Service (ToS) forward by three months.
16 Jan 2021
HonorHonor V40's launch postponed, to be unveiled on January 22
Honor's V40 handset, which was scheduled to be launched on January 18, will now be announced on January 22, the company confirmed via Weibo. It will go on sale on the same day.
16 Jan 2021
SpotifySpotify 'Car Thing' seeks FCC nod; significant redesign, features revealed
Popular music streaming service Spotify has sought FCC certification for a new Bluetooth-enabled device dubbed Car Thing. Last heard of in 2019, the car companion has received a significant design revamp and no longer resembles the 2019 concept.
16 Jan 2021
Latest Tech NewsMi 11 Pro might feature a dominant 80W fast-charging support
After the launch of the Mi 11 smartphone last month, its Pro model is now in the works to be unveiled. In the latest update, tipster Digital Chat Station has revealed that the Mi 11 Pro will come with 80W wireless charging support.
16 Jan 2021
AMDNVIDIA announces next-gen mobile GPUs, claims huge performance gains
NVIDIA yet again beat AMD to the punch by announcing its next-gen laptop GPUs. The mobile RTX 3000 series GPUs share nomenclature with their desktop counterparts, but thermal and power constraints keep them from matching their performance.
16 Jan 2021
SamsungSamsung slashes price of the strictly optional Galaxy S21 charger
Almost immediately following the announcement of the new Galaxy S21 5G series of smartphones, Samsung announced a $15 price cut on the 25W fast charger that is sold separately.
16 Jan 2021
AppleiPhones being tested with vapor chamber cooling: Apple analyst
Apple has been hard at work to make iPhones run cooler. Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo claims that the company has been vigorously testing vapor chamber technology to cool its smartphone range.
16 Jan 2021
FacebookWhatsApp's policies under government scrutiny following global outrage
The Terms of Service (ToS) and privacy policy of Facebook-owned messaging service WhatsApp were recently updated. And, the revised documentation is now being scrutinized by the IT Ministry of the Government of India.
16 Jan 2021
OPPOOPPO A93 5G, with 90Hz display, Snapdragon 480 chipset, launched
Expanding its range of budget 5G smartphones, tech giant OPPO has released the A93 5G handset in China with a price-tag of CNY 1,999 (around Rs. 22,600).
16 Jan 2021
HonorAhead of launch, Honor V40's camera details confirmed
Honor is all set to introduce the V40 smartphone in China on January 18. Now, two posts on Weibo by the company reportedly revealed the design features and camera information of the phone.
