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12 Feb 2021
LenovoLenovo Tab P11 Pro launched in India at Rs. 45,000
Expanding its portfolio of tablets in India, Chinese tech giant Lenovo has launched the Tab P11 Pro. Priced at Rs. 44,999, the device will go on sale starting February 14 via Amazon, Flipkart, and Lenovo.com.
12 Feb 2021
Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)ISRO, MapmyIndia join hands to take on Google Maps/Earth
Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and location and navigation technology solutions provider MapmyIndia announced an initiative to partner together to offer India's best, and fully indigenous, mapping portal and geospatial services.
12 Feb 2021
Samsung MobilesSamsung Galaxy A12 to be priced under Rs. 15,000
Tipster Mukul Sharma has released a short video, claiming that Samsung will soon launch a new Galaxy A handset in India. It will feature a 48MP quad rear camera setup and will be priced under Rs. 15,000.
12 Feb 2021
GoogleGoogle Chat will be available as beta in Gmail, Hangouts
Since 2019, news indicating the end of Google Hangouts app has been circulating. Google plans to replace it with the Google Chat app, which is currently available to Google Workspace (formerly G Suite) customers only.
12 Feb 2021
VivoVivo Carnival: Best deals and discounts on Vivo smartphones
In order to attract buyers this week, Vivo is hosting its Vivo Carnival sale on Amazon.
12 Feb 2021
CoronavirusArthritis drug tocilizumab effective in reducing COVID-19 deaths: UK study
The UK government on Thursday said that patients who are hospitalized due to COVID-19 will receive arthritis drug tocilizumab as a treatment.
12 Feb 2021
Samsung MobilesSamsung Galaxy M62's support page goes live, India launch imminent
Samsung is gearing up to launch the Galaxy M62 model in India soon. In the latest development, the handset's support page has gone live, hinting at its imminent launch in the country.
12 Feb 2021
Samsung MobilesSamsung Galaxy A52 5G to offer 120Hz screen, IP67 rating
Samsung is gearing up to launch its Galaxy A52 5G model in the coming weeks. The upcoming handset will feature a 120Hz screen refresh rate, according to a report by SamMobile. The 4G variant of the A52 will bear a 90Hz screen.
12 Feb 2021
XFacebook might be in the process of cloning Clubhouse
It's tough even for the all-powerful Big Tech cabal to dispatch every new competitor like Parler, so sometimes they have to improvise. Facebook has instead chosen to copy the emerging new audio-based social media phenomenon Clubhouse.
12 Feb 2021
Xiaomi MobilesMi 11 Ultra's full specifications revealed: 120x zoom, 120Hz screen
Xiaomi is working to launch a new Mi 11 Ultra model as a rival to Samsung's Galaxy S21 Ultra. In the latest development, Filipino YouTuber Tech Buff PH has revealed the full specifications of the handset in a now-removed video.
12 Feb 2021
RealmeRealme X7 5G to go on sale in India today
Realme's latest mid-range offering, the X7 5G, is set to go on sale in India for the first time today at 12 pm via Flipkart and Realme.com.
12 Feb 2021
Motorola MobileMoto E6i, with dual cameras and 3,000mAh battery, goes official
Motorola has launched its latest entry-level smartphone, the Moto E6i, in Brazil. The handset is priced at BRL 1,099 (roughly Rs. 14,860) and is available for purchase via the company's local website.
11 Feb 2021
FacebookNewsBytes Briefing: There's some Chinese in my Koo, and more
A French hacker with a penchant for embarrassing Indian software endeavors claims to have found data breaches in the Koo app.
11 Feb 2021
LenovoLenovo K13 spotted on multiple certification sites, launch imminent
As its latest budget smartphone, Lenovo is working to launch the K13 handset soon. The handset, with model number XT2097-15, has been spotted on various certification sites, including TUV Rheinland, Bluetooth SIG, and EEC.
11 Feb 2021
Samsung MobilesSamsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G receives One UI 3.1 update
Samsung has started releasing the Android 11-based One UI 3.1 update for the Galaxy S20 FE 5G model in Europe.
11 Feb 2021
Samsung MobilesSamsung Galaxy A52 tipped to be launched in March
Samsung is working to launch the Galaxy A52 smartphone soon. In the latest development, a Vietnamese tipster has revealed the launch timeline and prices of the phone.
11 Feb 2021
Redmi Note 10Redmi Note 10 series confirmed to be available via Amazon
Redmi's Note 10 line-up, set to be launched in India in early March, will be available in the country exclusively via Amazon, a teaser page activated by the e-commerce giant has confirmed.
11 Feb 2021
Redmi K40Redmi K40 bags BIS certification, may launch under POCO branding
Xiaomi's sub-brand Redmi is gearing up to introduce its K40 model soon. In the latest development, the handset has been spotted on the BIS certification site with model number M2012K11AI, hinting at its launch in India.
11 Feb 2021
VivoVivo X50 Pro+ tipped to be launched alongside X60 series
When the Vivo X60 series arrives in India around March-end or beginning of April, it will be joined by the X50 Pro+ model, according to 91mobiles. The report also mentions that the handset will be priced at around Rs. 40,000.
11 Feb 2021
XiaomiXiaomi's Mi MIX 4 might feature an under-display selfie camera
Xiaomi is working to expand its line-up of flagship smartphones with the Mi MIX 4, which is slated to arrive later this year. In the latest development, a Chinese report has shared concept renders of the phone, revealing possible design details.
11 Feb 2021
TechnologyHow to convert MP4 to MP3 online for free
Online converters are software developed to help the user change audio or video files to different format according to their preferences.
11 Feb 2021
ResearchScientists unravel what makes some people COVID-19 superspreaders
Obesity, age, and the state of COVID-19 infection influence the number of virus particles an infected person breathes out, according to a new study which says these factors determine if a person becomes a superspreader of the virus.
11 Feb 2021
TurkeyAmid economic crisis, Turkish President announces space program, lunar mission
On Tuesday, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan unveiled a ten-year space program for his country. The program includes plans for missions to the moon, manned missions for Turkish astronauts, and development of "world-class" satellite systems.
11 Feb 2021
Space NewsGaganyaan crewed mission delayed; Will miss 75th Independence-Day deadline
India's ambitious space initiative Gaganyaan will launch its second unmanned mission sometime in 2022-23 as per a statement by Union Minister Jitendra Singh. The actual human spaceflight module will be launched at an unspecified time thereafter.
11 Feb 2021
Infinix MobileInfinix SMART 5 launched in India at Rs. 7,200
Infinix has launched its latest budget-range smartphone, the SMART 5, in India. The handset carries a price-tag of Rs. 7,199 and will go on sale starting February 18 at 12 pm via Flipkart.
11 Feb 2021
ZoomHere's how you can add facial effects on Zoom calls
Video conferencing app Zoom had added the Studio Effects beta feature in September 2020, however it has been garnering users' attention just lately.
11 Feb 2021
RealmeRealme Narzo 30 Pro spotted on TENAA; key details revealed
Realme is working on the Narzo 30 series of smartphones, which is tipped to include Narzo 30 and 30 Pro models. In the latest development, the Pro variant has been spotted on the TENAA certification site with model number RMX3161.
11 Feb 2021
Motorola MobileMoto G30's press renders leaked, key specifications also revealed
Lenovo-owned Motorola is gearing up to launch a bunch of smartphones this year, one of them being the Moto G30.
11 Feb 2021
AppleApple offers free battery replacement for eligible 2016-17 MacBook Pros
Specific MacBook Pro models from 2016 and 2017 were affected by an issue which wouldn't let their battery charge past one percent.
11 Feb 2021
Redmi K40Redmi K40, K40 Pro spotted on TENAA, key specifications leaked
Redmi is gearing up to launch its K40 and K40 Pro models in China soon.
10 Feb 2021
XNewsBytes Briefing: Twitter won't block politicians unless Trump, and more
While Twitter found it easy to engineer regime change in the USA, India is proving to be a lot more resilient.
10 Feb 2021
XiaomiMi 10 5G spotted on TENAA, design and specifications revealed
Xiaomi is working to introduce a 5G version of the Mi 10 handset soon. In the latest development, the phone has been spotted on TENAA with model number M2102J2SC.
10 Feb 2021
Samsung Galaxy Tab S7+#DealOfTheDay: Samsung Tab S7+ available with benefits worth Rs. 18,600
If you are planning to own or gift a premium tablet, this might be a good deal for you. Samsung is offering an attractive discount of Rs. 5,000 on the Galaxy Tab S7+ along with Rs. 3,600 off with Referral Advantage voucher.
10 Feb 2021
OnePlusOnePlus 9 and 9 Pro's battery details leaked
OnePlus is expected to launch the 9 and 9 Pro flagship handsets sometime around March this year.
10 Feb 2021
Vivo MobilesiQOO 7 to debut in India by end of March
Vivo's sub-brand iQOO will launch its latest flagship smartphone, the iQOO 7, in India by the end of March, according to tipster Debayan Roy. To recall, it was announced in China last month.
10 Feb 2021
LenovoLenovo K13's design and specifications revealed
Lenovo is working on a new K13 model which will be launched in the coming weeks as a successor to the budget-friendly K12. In the latest development, 91mobiles has shared renders and key specifications of the phone.
10 Feb 2021
PocoPOCO sells 1.5 lakh units of M3 in first sale
POCO sold over 1.5 lakh units of the M3 model in its first sale on February 9, the company has announced. The next sale will be held on February 16 at 12 pm via Flipkart.
10 Feb 2021
RealmeRealme Race could arrive in India as Realme GT
Realme is gearing up to launch its Race model in China in the coming weeks.
10 Feb 2021
XTwitter mulls giving control of newsfeed back to the masses
Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey may have committed high heresy in the eyes of his Big Tech peers. He envisioned giving people back the control of their newsfeed during the recent earnings call.
10 Feb 2021
Samsung MobilesSamsung Galaxy F62 to pack a 7,000mAh battery, confirms Flipkart
Samsung is all set to announce its Galaxy F62 model in India on February 15. In the latest development, Flipkart has updated its microsite to reveal that the handset will pack a massive 7,000mAh battery.
