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25 Feb 2021
Gaming Bytes'PUBG: New State' announced for iOS, Android; Unavailable in India
The battle royale phenomenon PUBG Mobile is getting a sequel set in the same universe. Launching on a yet unspecified date in 2021, PUBG: New State will be launched on both iOS and Android platforms.
25 Feb 2021
GoogleGoogle integrates lightweight HTML5 games into Chrome browser on Android
Google has integrated lightweight HTML5 games into its Chrome browser for Android. These games can be played online on mid-range and budget smartphones. The project is aimed at developing countries such as India and Indonesia.
25 Feb 2021
SonySony announces next-generation PSVR headset for the PlayStation 5
Sony is working on a virtual reality headset for its PlayStation 5 console. The new PlayStation VR (PSVR) will include an expanded field of view, higher resolution, and a single cord to improve ergonomics.
25 Feb 2021
Huawei MobilesHuawei releases EMUI 11 stable update for Mate 20 series
Huawei has started releasing its EMUI 11 stable update for the global variants of the Huawei Mate 20, Mate 20 Pro and Mate 20 X models. The firmware is being rolled out in batches.
25 Feb 2021
Redmi K40Redmi announces K40, K40 Pro, and K40 Pro+ handsets
Redmi has taken the wraps off its much-awaited K40 series of flagship 5G smartphones, which includes the K40, K40 Pro, and K40 Pro+ models. The line-up carries a starting price-tag of CNY 1,999 (roughly Rs. 22,500).
25 Feb 2021
Vivo MobilesiQOO Neo 5 to be launched on March 16
Vivo's sub-brand iQOO will launch its Neo 5 smartphone in China on March 16, the company has announced via a post on Weibo. The post also reveals that the phone will have a center-aligned punch-hole cut-out.
25 Feb 2021
YouTubeYouTube launches supervised accounts with parental controls tailored for teenagers
YouTube has rolled out Supervised accounts to help parents control the content their children can access on the platform. The feature is targeted at teenagers and fills the gap between YouTube Kids and unrestricted access.
25 Feb 2021
RealmeRealme 8 series teased in India; 108MP quad camera expected
Realme CEO Madhav Sheth has officially teased the Realme 8 series in India. The line-up may include two variants: 8 and 8 Pro. As per the teaser, at least one of the models will sport a 108MP quad rear camera.
25 Feb 2021
OPPOOPPO Reno5 K 5G, with Snapdragon 750G chipset, launched
OPPO has launched the Reno5 K 5G model in China as the latest addition to its Reno5 series of smartphones.
25 Feb 2021
RealmeRealme GT 5G to be priced at around Rs. 33,000
Realme is all prepared to launch its latest flagship offering, the GT 5G, on March 4 in China.
25 Feb 2021
OnePlusOnePlus 9E/9 Lite will be launched as OnePlus 9R
OnePlus is expected to announce three new models as part of its upcoming 9 series of smartphones. The line-up will include two premium handsets, namely OnePlus 9 and 9 Pro, and another affordable variant.
25 Feb 2021
Nubia Mobile PhonesRed Magic 6 will feature a 165Hz screen refresh rate
Nubia is gearing up to introduce its latest gaming smartphone, the Red Magic 6, on March 4.
25 Feb 2021
OPPOAhead of launch, OPPO Find X3 series' prices leaked
OPPO is gearing up to launch its Find X3 series of smartphones on March 11. The line-up includes Find X3 Pro, X3 Neo, and X3 Lite models.
25 Feb 2021
Vivo X60 ProVivo X60 spotted on Indonesia Telecom certification site, launch imminent
Vivo is preparing for the global launch of the X60 series in the coming weeks. Just days after the X60 Pro was spotted on various certification sites, the vanilla X60 model has now received certification from Indonesia Telecom.
25 Feb 2021
iPhoneNewsBytes Briefing: Apple M1 Macs are dying slowly, and more
If you thought Macs are expensive, wait until you learn how long the new M1 Macs are going to last. Well, not very long as their SSDs are decaying alarmingly quickly.
25 Feb 2021
XiaomiMi 11 Lite appears in live images, features detailed
Xiaomi is working to launch the Mi 11 Lite handset in the coming weeks. In the latest development, live images of the phone are doing the rounds online, thereby confirming its key features.
24 Feb 2021
XNetizens decode message hidden in NASA's Perseverance rover's parachute
The parachute unfurled during the final descent of NASA's Perseverance rover had random pattern of red and white bands, on the face of it. NASA officials later said it contained an encoded message.
24 Feb 2021
iPhoneApple rumored to replace iPad mini with foldable iPhone
Latest report from MyDrivers suggests that Apple might replace the iPad mini with a foldable version of the iPhone. If that didn't sound bizarre enough, this foldable iPhone will also support stylus input.
24 Feb 2021
AppleApple M1 Mac users report abnormally high SSD usage
Over the past week, numerous Apple users have tweeted about abnormally high SSD usage on their few-month-old M1 Macs.
24 Feb 2021
NubiaRed Magic 6's screen refresh rate to exceed 144Hz
Nubia's upcoming Red Magic 6 gaming smartphone might set a new benchmark as far as smartphone screen refresh rate is concerned.
24 Feb 2021
Ministry of Health and Family WelfareNew coronavirus variants in India: All you need to know
At least two new variants of the coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 have been detected in Maharashtra, Kerala, and Telangana, the Union Health Ministry had said on Tuesday.
24 Feb 2021
Samsung MobilesSamsung A32 5G's support page goes live, India launch imminent
Samsung is gearing up to introduce the Galaxy A32 model in India in the coming weeks. In the latest development, the A32 5G's support page has gone live on the company's website, hinting at its imminent launch.
24 Feb 2021
VivoVivo V20 SE becomes cheaper in India: Details here
Vivo has reduced the prices of its V20 SE model in India by Rs. 1,000. The price-reduction is permanent in nature and is applicable to both the online as well as offline sales channels.
24 Feb 2021
HP LaptopsHP's latest Pavilion laptops are made of recycled plastic
As the latest addition to its Pavilion series of laptops, HP has introduced three new models in India, called the Pavilion 13, Pavilion 14, and Pavilion 15.
24 Feb 2021
Redmi K40Redmi K40 series will come with exclusive gaming accessories
Redmi is all set to introduce its flagship K40 and K40 Pro smartphones in China on February 25. Ahead of the launch, the company has confirmed that the handsets will come with some exclusive gaming accessories like shoulder buttons and an 'e-sports ice cooling clip' (translated from Chinese).
24 Feb 2021
OPPOOPPO Reno5 K 5G to be launched on February 25
OPPO is all set to launch a new Reno5 K 5G model in China tomorrow, i.e. February 25. The handset is tipped to arrive as a rebadged version of the Reno5 5G model but with a Snapdragon 750G processor instead of Snapdragon 765G.
24 Feb 2021
RealmeRealme Narzo 30 Pro 5G, Narzo 30A launched in India
Realme has launched the Narzo 30 Pro 5G and Narzo 30A smartphones in India, along with the Buds Air 2 earphones.
24 Feb 2021
Samsung MobilesSamsung S20 series' eSIM functionality enabled in India via update
Samsung has started releasing One UI 3.1 update for the Galaxy S20 series in India.
24 Feb 2021
Samsung MobilesSamsung Galaxy M62 to go official as rebranded Galaxy F62
Samsung will launch a new Galaxy M62 handset in Malaysia on March 3, as confirmed by the company. The official post reveals that the phone will arrive as a rebranded Galaxy F62, which was announced in India last week.
24 Feb 2021
Vivo MobilesVivo releases Android 11 update for V20 SE in India
Vivo has started releasing the Android 11-based Funtouch OS 11 update for its V20 SE handset in India.
23 Feb 2021
SpotifySpotify takes on Tidal with new 'HiFi' lossless audio plan
Popular music streaming service Spotify has announced plans to introduce HiFi audio streaming. It will allow Premium subscribers to listen to CD-quality lossless audio.
23 Feb 2021
AndroidNetflix mobile will automatically download recommended content for offline viewing
On Monday, Netflix announced a new Downloads For You feature for its Android and iOS applications. The streaming giant will automatically download recommended TV shows and movies based on your taste.
23 Feb 2021
FacebookNewsBytes Briefing: Facebook shows Australia its merciful side, and more
After successfully getting Google to capitulate and pay for news, Australia learned the hard way that Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg is made of sterner stuff. Facebook's Aussie news ban also wiped out critical resources involving suicide helplines and COVID-19 information channels.
23 Feb 2021
Vivo MobilesVivo X60 Pro spotted on certification platforms, global launch imminent
Vivo is expected to launch the X60 Pro handset in the global market soon. In the latest development, the phone has been spotted on various certification sites, including EEC, BIS, and Indonesia Telecom.
23 Feb 2021
ASUS ROG Phone 5ASUS ROG Phone 5's India launch set for March 10
ASUS is all set to unveil its latest gaming smartphone, the ROG Phone 5 in India on March 10 at 4:15 pm, a Flipkart microsite has confirmed. The dedicated webpage also mentions that the handset will be available exclusively via Flipkart.
23 Feb 2021
Samsung MobilesSamsung Galaxy F62 receives camera improvements via first software update
Samsung has released the first software update for its Galaxy F62, a day after the handset went on sale in India.
23 Feb 2021
LGLG Gram 360 laptop, with Intel Tiger Lake chipset, launched
LG has announced the Gram 360 model in South Korea at a starting price-tag of KRW 2.09 million (roughly Rs. 1.36 lakh).
23 Feb 2021
MicrosoftMicrosoft takes on Fiverr, Upwork with LinkedIn Marketplaces
Professional social networking platform LinkedIn will soon give the likes of Fiverr and Upwork a run for their money. The Microsoft-owned company will enter the gig economy with a new service called Marketplaces.
23 Feb 2021
RealmeRealme GT 5G's leather variant revealed in official teaser
Realme is gearing to introduce the GT 5G model on March 4. Ahead of the launch, Realme VP Xu Qi Chase has shared a new poster, confirming that the handset will also be offered in a leather back version.
23 Feb 2021
Motorola MobileMoto G10, G30 to arrive in India in early-March
Motorola's latest budget-friendly smartphones, the Moto G10 and Moto G30, will go official in India in the first week of March "if things go as planned," according to tipster Mukul Sharma.
