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23 Feb 2021
Black Shark 4Black Shark 4, 4 Pro will support 120W fast-charging
Black Shark is gearing to launch its Black Shark 4 and 4 Pro gaming phones with model numbers KSR-A0 and PSR-A0, respectively.
23 Feb 2021
OPPO Find X3 ProOPPO Find X3 series to debut on March 11
OPPO is working to introduce its Find X3 line-up, which is said to include X3 Pro, X3 Neo, and X3 Lite handsets. In the latest development, Jon Prosser has revealed that the X3 series will be announced on March 11.
23 Feb 2021
Space NewsNASA's Perseverance rover relays first audio, video clips from Mars
Yesterday, NASA's 2020 Perseverance rover relayed video and audio feeds from Mars. The rover had landed successfully on Mars' Jezero Crater on February 18. It has now sent footage of the landing and a brief audio recording of the sounds from the red planet.
23 Feb 2021
GoogleThis is how Google Pixel 5a will look like
Google is likely to expand its Pixel range of smartphones with a new Pixel 5a model. In the latest development, tipster Steve Hemmerstoffer has shared renders of the handset, revealing its design features.
23 Feb 2021
HuaweiHuawei Mate X2 launched at a whopping Rs. 2 lakh
Huawei is back with its latest flagship foldable smartphone, the Mate X2. The device has an inward folding design and a new hinge system that is said to offer a seamless fold with no gaps.
23 Feb 2021
Augmented RealityLeaked concept videos showcase Samsung's first AR smart glasses
Samsung's latest foray into augmented reality-capable eyewear dubbed Samsung Glasses Lite appears to be the culmination of development efforts dating back to 2019.
23 Feb 2021
PocoOver 2.5 lakh units of POCO M3 sold in India
POCO has sold over 2.5 lakh units of its M3 model in India in under two weeks since it went on sale. To recall, the handset was launched on February 2 and attracted over 1.5 lakh customers in the first sale on February 9.
23 Feb 2021
Samsung Galaxy Tab S7Samsung's Tab S7 series gets new Mystic Navy color variant
Samsung has introduced a new Mystic Navy color option for its premium Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7+ tablets in India. It joins the existing shades of Mystic Black, Mystic Silver and Mystic Bronze.
22 Feb 2021
FacebookNewsBytes Briefing: Myanmar joins Trump in naughty corner, and more
After getting rid of former US President Donald Trump, Facebook has turned its ban hammer on foreign governments. Its latest victim is the Myanmar military establishment, which has joined Trump in Facebook jail.
22 Feb 2021
LGLG rollable phone might never materialize following company's restructuring
LG's exciting rollable phone project may have been put on ice according to the latest reports coming out of Korea.
22 Feb 2021
OnePlusOnePlus 9 Pro, 9E's specifications leaked: Details here
OnePlus is expected to launch the OnePlus 9, 9 Pro, and 9E (aka 9 Lite) models sometime in March.
22 Feb 2021
Redmi Note 10 ProRedmi Note 10 Pro's leaked retail box confirms punch-hole design
Redmi will launch the all-new Note 10 series, which is said to include Redmi Note 10, Note 10 Pro and Note 10 Pro Max models, on March 4.
22 Feb 2021
MicrosoftMicrosoft Surface Pro 7+, Hub 2S launched in India
Microsoft Surface Pro 7+ laptop-cum-tablet, which was announced in January this year, is now up for grabs in India. It carries a starting price-tag of Rs. 83,999 and is available only for educational institutions and enterprises.
22 Feb 2021
Vivo MobilesIndia-specific iQOO Neo 5 spotted on Geekbench with Snapdragon 870
Vivo's sub-brand iQOO is expected to launch its iQOO Neo 5 handset in March this year. In the latest development, the phone's alleged India-specific variant has been spotted on Geekbench (via Abhishek Yadav).
22 Feb 2021
AppleLeaked AirPods 3 images reveal in-ear design and shorter stem
Late last month, we reported that Apple's next-generation true wireless earphones (AirPods 3) could be launched by mid-2021. On Saturday, Chinese website 52audio leaked an image and some CAD renders showing off the earphones and the charging case.
22 Feb 2021
RealmeRealme Narzo 30 Pro's prices to start at Rs. 16,000
Realme is all set to launch the Narzo 30 Pro 5G and Narzo 30A models in India on February 24. In the latest development, YouTuber Sistech Banna has leaked an image of Narzo 30 Pro 5G's retail box, revealing its list price of Rs. 16,999.
22 Feb 2021
LG MobileLG W41 series launched; prices start at Rs. 13,500
LG has launched its latest W41 series of smartphone in India at a starting price of Rs. 13,490. The line-up includes W41, W41+ and W41 Pro models.
22 Feb 2021
RealmeAhead of launch, Realme GT 5G's 64MP main camera confirmed
Realme is working to introduce the GT 5G handset on March 4. In the run-up to the launch event, the company has shared a couple of teasers, confirming the key features and specifications of the handset.
22 Feb 2021
Redmi K40Redmi K40's official teaser reveals rear panel design
Redmi's flagship K40 line-up is all set to be launched on February 25. In the latest development, an official poster of the K40 handset is doing rounds online, giving us a glimpse of the back panel.
22 Feb 2021
VivoVivo S9 5G to debut on March 3: Details here
Vivo is all set to launch its latest S9 5G model in China on March 3. The company has announced the release date via a teaser video posted on the Chinese microblogging site Weibo.
22 Feb 2021
Samsung MobilesSamsung Galaxy F62 to go on sale in India today
Samsung Galaxy F62, which was launched in India last week, will go on sale today at 12 pm via Flipkart, Samsung India's online store, Reliance Digital, and My Jio stores.
21 Feb 2021
Elon MuskAll you should know about new social media platform Clubhouse
Clubhouse is an audio-based social networking app that allows people to participate in discussions on diverse topics of interest. They can also listen in on conversations between eminent individuals in real time by joining chat rooms.
21 Feb 2021
XiaomiPOCO M2 Pro receives February 2021 security patch in India
After releasing an MIUI 12 overhaul package back in December last year, Xiaomi is rolling out the February 2021 Android security patch for its POCO M2 Pro smartphone in India.
21 Feb 2021
ResearchResearchers successfully establish two-way communication with sleeping lucid dreamers
A group of international researchers published a technical paper on Thursday explaining that they were able to communicate in real-time with lucid dreamers.
21 Feb 2021
GoogleOne-handed mode spotted in Android 12's Developer Preview
Google unveiled the first Developer Preview build of Android 12 on February 18. As speculated, one of the highlights of the new OS is its one-handed mode.
21 Feb 2021
TechnologyLastPass will paywall cross-platform support from March 16
Popular password manager service LastPass will discontinue cross-platform support for free users of the service from March 16.
21 Feb 2021
VivoVivo S9e to feature Dimensity 820 processor, AMOLED screen
Vivo is expected to announce a new S9e model alongside the S9 on March 6 in China. In the latest development, a new leak has claimed that the S9e will come with a Dimensity 820 chipset, an AMOLED display, 33W fast-charging support, and a total of five cameras including two on the front.
21 Feb 2021
Redmi 9 PowerRedmi 9 Power's 6GB RAM variant arriving soon, prices revealed
Redmi will launch a new 6GB RAM variant of its entry-level Redmi 9 Power smartphone in India soon, according to 91mobiles. It will come with 128GB of storage and join the existing 4GB/64GB and 4GB/128GB models.
20 Feb 2021
AndroidNewsBytes Briefing: Google keeps firing its ethics researchers
Google's former pride and joy, its Ethical AI research team, is turning out to be a PR campaign gone awry. The search giant had hired scientists promising them freedom, but the honeymoon period ended when they began publishing papers critical of Google's own products.
20 Feb 2021
WhatsAppSandes messaging app is the government's alternative to WhatsApp
The Indian government's National Informatics Centre (NIC) has developed an instant messaging app called Sandes, which translates into "message" in Hindi. The application was intended for use by government officials but it allows individuals to sign up as well.
20 Feb 2021
RealmeRealme GT to feature a Snapdragon 888 chipset, LPDDR5 RAM
Realme is all set to announce its GT 5G flagship model in China on March 4. In the latest development, a poster shared by tipster Mukul Sharma has revealed that the handset will come with a Snapdragon 888 chipset, LPDDR5 RAM, and UFS 3.1 storage.
20 Feb 2021
Samsung MobilesThis is how Samsung Galaxy A32 4G will look like
Samsung is gearing up to launch Galaxy A32's 4G variant in the coming weeks. In the latest development, tipster Sudhanshu Ambhore has shared the renders of the phone, revealing its design details.
20 Feb 2021
CoronavirusThree month gap between Oxford vaccine jabs provides better efficacy
A three-month interval between doses of the Oxford COVID-19 vaccine results in higher vaccine efficacy compared to a six-week gap, according to a new study which says the first dose can offer up to 76 percent protection in the months between the two jabs.
20 Feb 2021
NASAThis photo of Mars rover's descent has NASA awestruck
The world got its first close-up look at a Mars landing on Friday, as NASA released a stunning picture of its newest rover being lowered onto the dusty red surface.
20 Feb 2021
OPPOOPPO Find X3 Pro appears on Geekbench, specifications revealed
OPPO is planning to announce its Find X3 series of smartphones sometime in March. In the latest development, the X3 Pro variant has been spotted on Geekbench, revealing its key specifications.
20 Feb 2021
Nubia Mobile PhonesNubia Red Magic 6 will debut on March 4
Nubia is all set to launch its latest gaming smartphone, the Red Magic 6, on March 4. The company's president Nei Fei has compared the handset's performance to F1 cars, stating its highlights will be the display, fast-charging technology, touch response, and fan-based cooling.
20 Feb 2021
Samsung MobilesSamsung Galaxy M62 bags IMDA certification, launch imminent
Samsung is gearing up to introduce its Galaxy M62 model in the coming weeks. In the latest development, the handset has been spotted (via Mukul Sharma) on the IMDA certification site with model number SM-M625F/DS, hinting at its imminent launch.
20 Feb 2021
Vivo MobilesThis is how iQOO Neo 5 will look like
Vivo's sub-brand iQOO is working to launch its Neo 5 model soon. In the latest development, a live image of the phone has leaked online, revealing its design features and key specifications.
20 Feb 2021
Redmi K40Redmi K40's small punch-hole cut-out revealed in live video
Ahead of its launch on February 25, Redmi K40 has been unveiled in a live video, revealing its design features. As per the clip, the handset will have a tiny punch-hole cut-out that looks smaller than even the bezels.
20 Feb 2021
Nokia MobilesNokia 3.4 is now available for purchase in India
HMD Global's latest budget-friendly smartphone, the Nokia 3.4, is now up for grabs in India via the company's official e-store, Flipkart and Amazon. It carries a price-tag of Rs. 11,999.
