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Ahead of launch, Realme X7 5G smartphone Indian price tipped
Ahead of its launch in India on February 4, tipster Debayan Roy has revealed the pricing details of the Realme X7 5G smartphone.
Black Shark 4 certified by TENAA; to get 6.67-inch display
The Black Shark 4 gaming smartphone has been certified by China's TENAA, hinting at its imminent launch.
ASUS ROG Phone 5 gets TENAA certification, certain specifications revealed
Taiwanese tech giant ASUS's upcoming gaming smartphone, the ROG Phone 5, has been certified by TENAA, and the agency's listing has revealed some of its key specifications and images.
Single 6GB RAM variant for POCO M3 smartphone in India
Prior to its launch in India on February 2, POCO has put up a tweet saying that its M3 handset will be available in a single 6GB RAM variant here.
iPhone 13 could combine in-display fingerprint sensor with Face ID
Apple continues its trend of being a couple of years behind the curve. After having its Face ID gambit ruined by face masks, the iPhone maker finally seems ready to give in to consumer demand for in-display fingerprint scanning.
Samsung patents dual-slidable handheld device possibly slated for 2021 launch
Samsung was granted a patent for a "dual slidable electronic device" in March 2020, and the documentation was released this month.
Starship explosion prompts FAA to investigate SpaceX for license violations
Elon Musk's Mars mission has hit a regulatory hurdle. The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has launched a probe into the failed December landing of the Starship prototype.
COVID-19: Scientists develop new tool to decontaminate viruses in aerosols
Scientists have engineered a new tool that exposes aerosolized virus particles to microwaves in a controlled manner, an advancement that may lead to the development of novel methods to reduce the spread of the coronavirus.
Netflix testing a feature that stops streaming after set period
Netflix has been busy this week with Android app updates. Now, the streaming service is globally testing an option that will enable users to set an auto shutdown timer for the Android app.
Motorola One Macro receives Android 10 update in India
Motorola is finally releasing the Android 10 update for its One Macro model in India. The company had started soak testing the firmware in November and released it to a limited number of users.
Realme 7i goes official in Europe as rebadged Narzo 20
Realme has launched a new 7i model in Europe. It is a rebranded version of the Narzo 20 and should not be confused with the Snapdragon 662-powered 7i model that is available in India and some other Asian markets.
Samsung Galaxy Note10 Lite receives One UI 3.0 update
Samsung Galaxy Note10 Lite has joined the list of devices to get the latest Android 11-based One UI 3.0 update. It is currently being rolled out in France.
Johnson & Johnson's one-shot COVID-19 vaccine shows 66% strong efficacy
Johnson & Johnson's (J&J) much-awaited COVID-19 vaccine has reportedly exhibited strong protection against the virus.
NewsBytes Briefing: GameStop controversy attracts government scrutiny, and more
The battle between working class Americans and Wall Street billionaires has garnered bipartisan support from both sides of the US Senate.
Mi 11 set for a global debut on February 8
Xiaomi is all set to introduce the Mi 11 to the global market on February 8, as per a launch invite sent out to TechRadar.
#DealOfTheDay: Mi 10T is available with benefits worth Rs. 10,000
If you are planning to buy a flagship smartphone at an affordable price, this deal might interest you. Flipkart is offering a discount of Rs. 7,000 on the Mi 10T handset.
OPPO A94 will offer 30W fast-charging support, reveals CQC certification
OPPO A94 has been spotted on the Chinese certification platform CQC with model number CPH2203, hinting at its launch in the coming weeks. As per the listing, it will offer 30W fast-charging support.
Samsung Galaxy S21 series goes on sale in India
Samsung Galaxy S21, S21+, and S21 Ultra models have gone on sale in India. They are now available via Samsung.com, Samsung exclusive stores, e-commerce platforms, and other leading retail outlets.
Marine heatwaves may become more intense, frequent, say scientists
The mixed layer of the ocean which blankets the top 20 to 200 meters is becoming thinner each year, says a new study that warns that the continued loss of this buffer may lead to more frequent and destructive warming events such as marine heatwaves.
Samsung Galaxy A52 5G, A72 5G leaked in renders
Samsung is gearing up to launch the mid-range Galaxy A52 5G and A72 5G smartphones soon. In the latest development, tipster Evan Blass has shared official-looking renders of the two handsets, revealing their design details and key features.
Xiaomi claims to wirelessly charge multiple devices over several meters
Xiaomi has announced the "Mi Air Charge Technology," which makes up a wireless charging system that's touted to charge various gadgets "within a radius of several meters."
Novavax vaccine seems effective against COVID-19 in UK study
Novavax Inc. said on Thursday that its COVID-19 vaccine appears 89 percent effective based on early findings from a British study.
Apple goes after Facebook, Google with its pro-privacy PR move
Apple CEO Tim Cook made a commitment to privacy while speaking at the Computers, Privacy, and Data Protection conference.
This is how Sony Xperia 1 III will look like
As an addition to the Xperia line-up of smartphones, Sony is expected to launch the Xperia 1 III model soon. In the latest development, tipster Steve Hemmerstoffer has shared renders of the handset, revealing its key design features.
Redmi Note 10 receives BIS certification, launch imminent
Redmi Note 10, with model number M2101K7AI, has been certified by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), hinting at its imminent arrival in India in the coming weeks.
Redmi 8 and 8A receive MIUI 12 update in India
Xiaomi has started rolling out the MIUI 12 update for the Redmi 8 and 8A models in India.
POCO sells over one million M2 smartphones in India
POCO has sold more than one million units of the M2 smartphone in India since its launch in September last year. Earlier this week, the POCO C3 had achieved this milestone.
NewsBytes Briefing: Reddit makes Wall Street bleed billions, and more
What began as a price war between Reddit's army of trading enthusiasts and the Wall Street billionaires over the GameStop stock, saw the hedge funds lose more than $10 billion.
OnePlus releases OxygenOS 10.3.8 update for 6 and 6T models
OnePlus has started releasing the Android 10-based OxygenOS 10.3.8 update for the OnePlus 6 and 6T models.
Vivo S7t spotted on Google Play Console, key specifications revealed
An unannounced Vivo handset with model number V2048A, believed to be the S7t, has been spotted on the Google Play Console (via Tamilan Techinical), revealing its key specifications.
Infinix Smart 5 likely to debut in India by mid-February
Hong Kong-based tech giant, Infinix, is all set to announce its Smart 5 budget-friendly smartphone in India by mid-February, according to MySmartPrice. To recall, the handset was launched in Nigeria in August last year.
Population of oceanic sharks and rays declines by 70 percent
According to a study, the number of oceanic sharks and rays worldwide has fallen by 71 percent over the last 50 years. It found that some formerly abundant, wide-ranging species including the Great Hammerhead, have declined steeply and are now classified as critically endangered.
Samsung Galaxy M02 to be launched on February 2
Samsung will announce the Galaxy M02 handset in India on February 2 at 1 pm, an Amazon microsite has revealed.
iPhone SE Plus' design and specifications leaked
As an addition to its line-up of affordable SE-badged smartphones, Apple is expected to launch a new iPhone SE Plus model sometime in April.
Samsung Galaxy F41 receives Android 11-based One UI 3.0 update
Samsung has started releasing the Android 11-based One UI 3.0 update for the Galaxy F41.
Huawei Mate 40E tipped to feature a 64MP main camera
Huawei is expected to launch a new Mate 40E handset in the coming weeks. It will join the existing Mate 40, Mate 40 Pro, and Mate 40 Pro+ models.
Plaid+ Model S is world's fastest-accelerating production car: Elon Musk
Tesla's quarterly earnings call saw the launch of the updated Model S with a glass roof to show off the fancy interiors.
Telegram lures away WhatsApp users with new chat migration tool
Telegram is trying its best to capture users moving away from WhatsApp. Its latest effort involves a tool letting users import chats from WhatsApp, among other messaging services.
Sony Xperia Pro, with 4K display and micro-HDMI port, launched
Sony has launched the Xperia Pro model in the US as a flagship 'professional smartphone.' It is designed for professional photographers who own a Sony Alpha camera or camcorder.
Mi 11 Pro's leaked poster reveals key design features
Xiaomi is expected to launch the Mi 11 Pro handset in February. In the latest development, an alleged poster of the phone is doing the rounds on Weibo, revealing its design and camera details.