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08 Mar 2021
Nita AmbaniNita Ambani releases ladies-only social networking app called HerCircle
On the occasion of International Women's Day, Nita Ambani launched the HerCircle app. The app and its companion website hercircle.in aim to empower women with digital tools.
08 Mar 2021
OPPOOPPO Find X3 series' design revealed; reservations begin in China
OPPO is all set to introduce the Find X3 series of smartphones on March 11. In China, the line-up will include Find X3 and X3 Pro models.
08 Mar 2021
RealmeRealme 8 series to come with up to 8GB RAM
Realme is expected to launch the 8 and 8 Pro models in India later this month.
07 Mar 2021
FacebookFacebook undergoing investigation for systemic racial bias in hiring, promotions
A US agency investigating Facebook Inc. for racially biased hiring and promotions has classified its probe as "systemic." This means it suspects the company policies may be a cause of widespread discrimination.
07 Mar 2021
OPPOOPPO reveals the price of its Reno5 K 5G smartphone
OPPO has revealed the price of its Reno5 K 5G smartphone launched in China last month. The handset starts at CNY2,699 (approximately Rs. 30,400) for the base-end 8GB/128GB storage variant.
07 Mar 2021
NASANASA's Perseverance rover completes first test drive on Martian soil
NASA has recently announced that its Perseverance rover successfully completed its first test drive on Mars.
07 Mar 2021
XTwitter CEO Jack Dorsey is auctioning off the first-ever tweet
Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey has put up his first-ever tweet for sale as a non-fungible token (NFT). The tweet reads "just setting up my twttr" and was posted on March 22, 2006.
07 Mar 2021
Android 11Realme rolls out Realme UI 2.0 update for Narzo 20
Realme has started releasing its latest Android 11-based Realme UI 2.0 update for the Narzo 20 model in India.
07 Mar 2021
Samsung MobilesSamsung Galaxy S10 Lite receives One UI 3.1 update
Samsung has started releasing the Android 11-based One UI 3.1 update for its Galaxy S10 Lite model in Spain.
06 Mar 2021
Motorola MobileMoto G40 spotted on multiple certification sites, launch imminent
Motorola is gearing up to introduce its Moto G40 (codenamed Ibiza) model in the coming weeks.
06 Mar 2021
LG MobileLG W41 will go on sale on March 9
LG's latest budget-friendly smartphone, the W41, will go on sale in India on March 9 at 12 pm via Amazon. The e-commerce giant has listed the handset at a starting price of Rs. 12,990.
06 Mar 2021
Samsung MobilesGalaxy S21's sales take series to 4-year high
Samsung has sold around 5,90,000 devices of the S21 line-up, taking the total sales of the Galaxy S series to a 4-year high since the Galaxy S8, which sold 6,20,000 units.
06 Mar 2021
OPPOOPPO A94, with Helio P95 chipset and 30W fast-charging, launched
OPPO has launched its latest mid-range smartphone, the A94, in the UAE. The handset carries a price-tag of AED 1,099 (roughly Rs. 22,000).
06 Mar 2021
Samsung MobilesSamsung releases One UI 3.1 update for Galaxy M51
Samsung has started releasing the Android 11-based One UI 3.1 update for the Galaxy M51 model.
06 Mar 2021
OPPOOPPO Find X3 Pro tipped to sport an LTPO display
OPPO is all set to launch its flagship Find X3 Pro model on March 11. In the latest development, tipster Ice Universe has claimed that the handset will feature an LTPO display with an adaptive refresh rate of 5-120Hz.
06 Mar 2021
NASANASA's Perseverance rover performs first test drive on Mars
NASA's Perseverance Mars rover hit the dusty red road this week, putting 21 feet on the odometer in its first test drive. It ventured from its landing position, on Thursday, two weeks after landing, to seek signs of past life.
06 Mar 2021
TechnologyApple granted patent for connector which could replace lightning ports
Since MagSafe launched last year, rumors have been circulating that Apple could let go the charging port on iPhones for the iPhone 13 Pro Max this year.
06 Mar 2021
CoronavirusUse of arthritis drug could reduce COVID-19 mortality risk: Study
The use of tocilizumab, an anti-inflammatory drug given for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, can help improve the survival rate in patients hospitalized with severe COVID-19, reducing the risk of death.
06 Mar 2021
Infinix MobileInfinix Hot 10 Play bags BIS certification, India launch soon
Infinix is reportedly working to introduce the Hot 10 Play model in India next month. In the latest development, the handset has been spotted on the BIS certification site by tipster Mukul Sharma, hinting at its imminent launch.
05 Mar 2021
XNewsBytes Briefing: Reliance is gunning for low-cost laptops, and more
After upending the telecom space with Jio, Reliance has now got its sights on the laptop segment. Like the JioPhone, the Indian conglomerate is rumored to be working on an Android-based low-cost laptop dubbed the JioBook.
05 Mar 2021
XUndo tweet feature spotted, could be launched soon
Application decoder Jane Manchun Wong on Twitter discovered an animation on the platform suggesting that Twitter is actively exploring the concept of an undo tweet feature.
05 Mar 2021
GoogleAlphabet's Moonshot Factory developing Wolverine, a wearable hearing enhancer
Google's parent company Alphabet Inc. has a subsidiary called X, also referred to as the Moonshot Factory, which chases seemingly wild ideas. The latest one is a wearable that enhances hearing capabilities.
05 Mar 2021
Samsung MobilesSamsung Galaxy F62 can now be bought via offline stores
Samsung's latest mid-range offering, the Galaxy F62, is now available in India via offline retail shops as well. To recall, it was launched last month and was up for grabs only via Flipkart, Reliance Digital, and the company's e-store.
05 Mar 2021
Samsung Mobiles#DealOfTheDay: Samsung Galaxy Note10 Lite available with Rs. 13,000 discount
If you are planning to buy a high-end smartphone, this might be a good deal for you. Amazon is offering an attractive discount of Rs. 13,001 on the Samsung Galaxy Note10 Lite.
05 Mar 2021
RealmeRealme 8 Pro will support 65W fast-charging, FCC certification reveals
Realme is gearing up to launch its 8 series of smartphones in India soon. In the latest development, a Realme smartphone with model number RMX3081, likely to be the 8 Pro, has been spotted on the FCC certification site.
05 Mar 2021
iOSiOS 14.5 doesn't have a default music service setting
Apple iOS version 14.5 beta testers noticed that Siri would ask you to select a player or streaming service when you instructed it to play music for the first time. This led them to assume Apple would allow users to set a default service for music.
05 Mar 2021
VivoVivo X60 series to debut in India later this month
Vivo X60 series will arrive in India sometime later this month, according to Nipun Marya, Director of Brand Strategy at Vivo India. The line-up includes X60, X60 Pro, and X60 Pro+ models, which are already available in China.
05 Mar 2021
Motorola MobileMoto G10, G30 to debut in India on March 9
Motorola is all set to launch its budget-friendly G10 and G30 smartphones in India on March 9 at 12 pm, a Flipkart microsite has revealed. The webpage also confirms that the handsets will be available exclusively via Flipkart.
05 Mar 2021
Samsung MobilesSamsung Galaxy XCover 5, with military-grade build quality, launched
Samsung has launched a new Galaxy XCover 5 in the European market. It is priced at £329 (roughly Rs. 33,300) and will go on sale starting March 12.
05 Mar 2021
Xiaomi MobilesMi 11 Ultra bags certification in Indonesia, global launch imminent
Xiaomi is gearing up to unveil its Mi 11 Ultra model soon. In the latest development, the handset has been spotted on the Indonesia Telecom Certification site with model number M2102K1G, hinting at its imminent global launch.
05 Mar 2021
Upcoming Mobile PhonesiQOO Neo 5 to offer 4,400mAh battery, 66W fast-charging support
iQOO is gearing up to announce its Neo 5 smartphone in China on March 16.
05 Mar 2021
Vivo MobilesVivo Y31s Standard Edition, with MediaTek Dimensity 700 chipset, launched
Expanding its portfolio of budget smartphones, Vivo has launched the Y31s Standard Edition in China with a price-tag of CNY 1,699 (roughly Rs. 19,000).
05 Mar 2021
LenovoLenovo Yoga 6 convertible laptop launched at Rs. 87,000
Lenovo's latest 2-in-1 laptop in India, the Yoga 6, has been introduced at a price of Rs. 86,990. It will go on sale starting March 10 via the official website, Amazon, Flipkart, and other partner retail stores.
05 Mar 2021
RealmeRealme C21, with Helio G35 chipset, triple rear cameras, launched
As an addition to its entry-level C series of smartphones, Realme has launched the C21 model in Malaysia. The handset comes with a price-tag of RM 499 (roughly Rs. 8,900).
05 Mar 2021
WhatsAppWhatsApp releases voice and video calling feature for desktop client
WhatsApp has released the long-awaited voice and video calling feature for the app's desktop version. The feature doesn't yet support group calls, but it is optimized to work in both portrait and landscape orientations.
05 Mar 2021
SamsungSamsung releases One UI 3.1 update for Galaxy Tab S6
Samsung has started rolling out the Android 11-based One UI 3.1 update for its Galaxy Tab S6 in Germany.
05 Mar 2021
Samsung MobilesSamsung releases One UI 3.1 update for Galaxy Note10 Lite
Samsung has started releasing the One UI 3.1 update for its Galaxy Note10 Lite model.
05 Mar 2021
Samsung MobilesSamsung Galaxy A72 spotted on Google Play Console, launch imminent
With more and more leaks coming in, Samsung is expected to launch the Galaxy A72 model in the coming weeks.
04 Mar 2021
WhatsAppNewsBytes Briefing: WhatsApp gets desktop voice calling, and more
Nothing drives innovation more than your consumer base waking up and saying no to the abuse. At least, that seems to be why Facebook has been adding new and shiny features at an impressive rate.
04 Mar 2021
NetflixNetflix releases Fast Laughs, a TikTok-rivaling short video feature
Noticing its audience's decreasing attention span and the success of short-video platforms like TikTok, Netflix has now created a similar feature.
