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28 Jan 2021
ZTE Mobile PhonesZTE Blade X1 5G, with Snapdragon 765G processor, launched
ZTE Blade X1 5G has been officially launched in the US. It comes as a rebranded version of the Blade V2020 5G that was announced in China last October with a MediaTek Dimensity 800 5G processor.
27 Jan 2021
iOSPlex Arcade enables subscription-based retro game streaming to mobiles, devices
Popular media streaming service Plex is foraying into video games. The new Plex Arcade service won't be competing with Stadia, PS Now, or Project xCloud, but will instead focus on the retro gaming scene.
27 Jan 2021
AppleSecond-generation Apple AirPods Pro rumored to arrive by mid-2021
Rumors hinting at a mid-2021 launch of the second-generation Apple AirPods Pro are gathering steam. Independent reports from multiple sources suggest the rumors could be true.
27 Jan 2021
FlipkartPOCO M3 to be launched in India on February 2
As the latest addition to its portfolio of affordable smartphones, POCO is all set to launch the M3 model in India on February 2 via Flipkart, the company has confirmed.
27 Jan 2021
SamsungSamsung Galaxy A02, with Infinity-V display and 5,000mAh battery, announced
Samsung has officially announced its latest budget-range smartphone, the Galaxy A02 in Thailand. The handset carries a price-tag of THB 2,999 (roughly Rs. 7,300) and arrives as a successor to the Galaxy A02s.
27 Jan 2021
CoronavirusCOVAXIN may neutralize UK strain of COVID-19: Review report
COVAXIN, developed by Bharat Biotech, has the ability to neutralize the UK variant of the coronavirus, according to a pre-print review by bioRxiv, a free online archive and distribution service for unpublished pre-prints in the life sciences.
27 Jan 2021
Nokia 1Nokia 1.4's pricing and variant details leaked
HMD Global is working to announce a new budget-friendly smartphone, called the Nokia 1.4. It is expected to go official sometime in March this year.
27 Jan 2021
SpaceXSpaceX Starlink satellites featuring laser intercommunication enhance polar region coverage
SpaceX launched 10 laser link-enabled Starlink satellites into polar orbit using its Transporter-1 dedicated rideshare mission on January 24.
27 Jan 2021
SpaceXAxiom Space reveals space tourists visiting ISS for $165 million
You can buy your way into space! For $55 million each, former Israeli Air Force pilot Eytan Stibbe, Canadian investor Mark Pathy, and American real estate investor Larry Connor will fly to the International Space Station sometime next year.
27 Jan 2021
RealmeConfirmed: Realme X7-series to debut in India on February 4
After several rounds of speculation and teasers, Realme has officially confirmed that the X7 series will be officially announced in India on February 4. The launch event will commence at 12:30 PM. To recall, the handsets debuted in China in September.
27 Jan 2021
Qualcomm SnapdragonMotorola Edge S, with Snapdragon 870 chipset, goes official
As the world's first smartphone to be fueled by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 processor, Motorola has launched its Edge S model in China. The handset is already up for pre-orders and will begin shipping from February 3.
27 Jan 2021
XiaomiXiaomi Mi 10's new variant to feature Snapdragon 870 chipset
As part of its Mi 10 series of smartphones, Xiaomi is planning to launch a new flagship variant, according to a tip-off on Weibo (via GizmoChina).
26 Jan 2021
SamsungPrices of Samsung Galaxy A52 and A72 leaked
Samsung is expected to announce the Galaxy A52 and Galaxy A72 models in the coming weeks. In the latest development, GalaxyClub has revealed the prices of the upcoming handsets.
26 Jan 2021
SamsungOnePlus 9 series will lack this popular S21 Ultra feature
Samsung's latest superphone, the Galaxy S21 Ultra, has been making headlines with its high-end camera hardware, especially the periscope lens that lets you take shots of the moon.
26 Jan 2021
Ram (Random Access Memory)Ahead of launch, Redmi Note 10 gets FCC certification
The upcoming Redmi Note 10, with model number M2101K7AG, has been approved by the FCC ahead of its expected launch in February, according to tipster Abhishek Yadav.
26 Jan 2021
NetflixNetflix's ingenious Android update isn't about 'studio quality' audio
The technology media coverage of the Netflix Android update makes it sound like the streaming service only delivers "studio-quality audio" on smartphones. In reality, the update promises something way more significant for mobile devices.
26 Jan 2021
MoonMrBeast will send your photos to the moon for $10
YouTuber and serial philanthropist Jimmy "MrBeast" Donaldson has devised a clever scheme allowing absolutely anyone to send a photo or short video to the moon for just $10.
26 Jan 2021
LondonAir pollution linked to increased risk of irreversible vision loss
Air pollution is associated with an increased risk of progressive and irreversible sight loss, known as Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD), according to a long-term study published in the British Journal of Opthalmology.
26 Jan 2021
iOSFocos app adds support for Apple ProRAW; sports improved UI
Focos, a popular image editing app on iOS, was recently updated to version 2.4, and the update allows users to edit RAW and Apple ProRAW format images.
26 Jan 2021
All India Institute Of Medical Sciences (AIIMS)Delhi is on track to achieving herd immunity, sero-survey indicates
More than 50% of those surveyed in Delhi have developed antibodies against COVID-19, suggested the fifth sero-survey results. While this doesn't exactly confirm that half of Delhi has achieved herd immunity against the SARS-CoV-2 virus, the latest serological survey comprises a sizeable sample size of 28,840 individuals.
26 Jan 2021
XGrindr fined $11.7 million for selling user data without consent
Grindr is being fined $11.7 million by the Norwegian authorities for a privacy violation. The Norwegian Data Protection Authority pulled up the location-based dating app targeted predominantly at homosexual individuals for sharing user information to advertisers without their consent.
26 Jan 2021
PocoPOCO M3 teased in India, expected to debut in February
POCO's budget-range smartphone, the M3, has been officially teased in India via the company's social media handles. It is expected to be launched in February. To recall, the handset was unveiled globally last November.
26 Jan 2021
Indian GovernmentIndian Government will continue ban on PUBG and TikTok
The Indian Government has reportedly sent notices to Chinese app makers relaying that their existing bans will continue. The government had blocked 59 Chinese apps in June and 118 more in September last year.
26 Jan 2021
PocoPOCO X2 receives Android 11-based MIUI 12.1 update in India
POCO has started releasing Android 11-based MIUI 12.1 update for the X2 model in India.
26 Jan 2021
Ram (Random Access Memory)OPPO A55 5G, with Dimensity 700 chipset, launched in China
OPPO has launched its latest mid-range smartphone, the A55 5G, in the Chinese market. It is available for purchase via the company's e-store and other e-commerce platforms.
26 Jan 2021
XiaomiRedmi Note 10 series could be launched in China soon
Xiaomi's sub-brand Redmi is working to launch the Note 10 series of smartphones in China soon. The line-up is likely to include Note 10 and Note 10 Pro models.
25 Jan 2021
Delhi High CourtWhatsApp isn't mandatory, users can opt out: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court (HC) remarked that accepting WhatsApp's updated privacy policy isn't mandatory, and users have the choice of using a competing app if they don't like its Terms of Service (ToS).
25 Jan 2021
RealmeRealme Race with Snapdragon 888 chipset to launch in February
Realme is all set to launch its flagship Race model after China's Spring Festival in February this year, according to a Weibo post by Realme China's President Xu Qi.
25 Jan 2021
TechnologyMotorola Ibiza receives Wi-Fi Alliance certification, launch imminent
Motorola is expected to launch a new budget smartphone in the coming weeks. The handset with model number XT2137-1, currently codenamed as Ibiza, has been spotted (via MySmartPrice) on the Wi-Fi Alliance certification site, hinting at its imminent arrival.
25 Jan 2021
MotorolaMotorola Edge S to offer support for multi-screen collaboration
Motorola is all set to launch a new Edge S model in China on January 26. While a slew of leaks have already revealed the key specifications of the handset, a fresh teaser has confirmed that the Edge S will offer support for 'Multi-Screen Collaboration' feature.
25 Jan 2021
SamsungSamsung Galaxy A72 tipped to support 25W fast-charging
Samsung is expected to introduce its latest mid-range model, the Galaxy A72, sometime in March 2021.
25 Jan 2021
FlipkartRealme X7 and X7 Pro teased on Flipkart, launch imminent
Realme X7 and X7 Pro are expected to be launched in India on February 4. In the latest development, Flipkart has activated a microsite for the upcoming handsets, confirming that the Realme 7 series will be available through the e-commerce platform.
25 Jan 2021
SpaceXSpaceX beats ISRO's record; Launches 143 satellites in one go
Elon Musk's commercial space endeavor SpaceX has smashed the Indian Space Research Organization's (ISRO) record for sending the most number of satellites in a single mission.
25 Jan 2021
OPPOOPPO Reno5 Pro+ 5G receives FCC and Bluetooth SIG certifications
OPPO is working to launch the Reno5 Pro+ 5G smartphone in the global market soon. In the latest development, the handset has been found listed on the FCC and Bluetooth SIG websites, hinting at its arrival in global markets.
25 Jan 2021
Ram (Random Access Memory)Realme UI 2.0 early access program for X50, X50m 5G
Realme has announced a Realme UI 2.0 early access program for the X50 5G and X50m 5G handsets in China.
24 Jan 2021
AmazonUS Defense Intelligence Agency admits buying location data off brokers
In a memo to Senator Ron Wyden, the US Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) admitted to buying location data of the public (and not just US residents) from data brokers.
24 Jan 2021
AppleSmartwatches can catch COVID-19 a week before symptoms?
A study published by researchers from Mount Sinai in New York found the Apple Watch is capable of detecting COVID-19 in the wearer up to a week prior to clinical diagnosis.
24 Jan 2021
SamsungSamsung Galaxy A52 5G smartphone receives Bluetooth and Wi-Fi certifications
South Korean tech giant Samsung's Galaxy A52 5G smartphone has received Bluetooth and Wi-Fi certifications, thereby hinting at its imminent launch. It will also be launched in a 4G variant.
24 Jan 2021
TechnologyVivo S7t to get Dimensity 820 chipset and five cameras
As an addition to its S7 line-up, Chinese smartphone maker Vivo will launch a new device called S7t, powered by the Dimensity 820 chipset, tipster Digital Chat Station has claimed.
24 Jan 2021
WhatsAppSignal beta update adds new features targeted at ex-WhatsAppers
Signal's latest beta (5.3.1) release contains features designed to give the former WhatsApp users a reassuringly familiar experience.
