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Samsung rolls out One UI 3.1 update for Galaxy M31s
Samsung has started releasing the Android 11-based One UI 3.1 update for the Galaxy M31s model in India.
Ahead of launch, OPPO Find X3's color variants revealed
OPPO will launch its Find X3 series of smartphones today, i.e. March 11. Now, just hours ahead of the event, the company has revealed the color variants of the line-up.
Instagram Captions feature will transcribe audio within your Stories
Instagram is testing a new feature called Captions which transcribes the audio of Instagram Stories.
Nokia G10 bags SIRIM certification in Malaysia: Details here
HMD Global is working to launch a new budget-range smartphone which could go official as Nokia G10.
POCO X3 Pro may debut in India on March 30
POCO X3 Pro is likely to be launched in India on March 30, according to a rather cryptic official teaser. The company has also hinted that the handset will be priced at around Rs. 21,000 - similar to POCO F1's pricing.
ASUS launches the ROG Phone 5 series of gaming smartphones
Expanding its portfolio of high-tech gaming smartphones, tech giant ASUS has launched the ROG Phone 5 series in India.
OnePlus 9 Pro to sport a 50MP ultra-wide camera
OnePlus is all set to launch its 9 and 9 Pro smartphones on March 23.
Vivo X60 series officially teased in India, launch imminent
Vivo is all set to launch its X60 series of smartphones in India soon, the company has announced via an official teaser. The line-up, already available in China, includes X60, X60 Pro, and X60 Pro+ models.
Russia snubs US, joins China to establish Moon base
Russia has snubbed the US to join forces with China to build a joint Moon base. The heads of Russian and Chinese space agencies signed an agreement to that effect yesterday.
Xiaomi Mi 10S, with Snapdragon 870 processor, goes official
As the latest addition to its Mi 10 series, Xiaomi has launched the Mi 10S model in China. The handset carries a starting price-tag of CNY 3,299 (roughly Rs. 37,000) and will go on sale starting March 12.
Massive video surveillance hack exposes Tesla, US hospital/jail security feeds
There have been a number of hacks in recent times, but the latest security breach involving Silicon Valley start-up Verkada Inc. strangely doesn't seem to be the malicious kind.
Samsung Galaxy A52, A72 to be unveiled on March 17
Samsung is all set to launch its Galaxy A52 and A72 models at the Galaxy Awesome Unpacked 2021 event on March 17 at 8:30 pm in India.
Huawei Mate 40E, with Kirin 990E chipset, goes official
Huawei has launched a new Mate 40E model in China. It joins the Mate 40 line-up, which was announced in October last year. The handset carries a starting price-tag of CNY 4,599 (roughly Rs. 51,500) and will go on sale starting March 18.
Realme GT 5G made $15 million revenue in 10 seconds
Realme GT 5G, which went on sale in China today through multiple online retailers, has received a good response from buyers. According to the company, it made a revenue of CNY 100 million ($15 million) in just 10 seconds of the sale.
NewsBytes Briefing: Tesla hooking up Texas to mega-battery, and more
Battery backup is a necessity in Third World countries, where the power grid is unreliable. However, First World countries are trying to replicate the same conditions by embracing fickle wind and solar energy.
Driverless pod taxis could connect Noida to airport in Jewar
BJP leader and Jewar legislator Dhirendra Singh told PTI that the government is considering driverless personal rapid transport (PRT) or pod taxis for last-mile connectivity between Greater Noida and Jewar.
Huawei P50, P50 Pro tipped to debut on April 17
Huawei is likely to introduce the P50 and P50 Pro smartphones in China on April 17, as per tipster Teme. According to the leak, the handsets have already entered the mass production phase.
Tesla covertly installing mega-battery to stabilize Texas power grid
While Tesla is famous for its electric cars, the company's official mission is to "accelerate the world's transition to sustainable energy". Bloomberg reports that the company is currently building a battery facility at Angleton, Texas.
COVAXIN Phase-II trial interim data shows better reactogenicity, safety: Lancet
COVAXIN, the COVID-19 vaccine developed by Hyderabad-based Bharat Biotech, has shown better reactogenicity and safety, Phase II trial interim data published in The Lancet journal showed.
Google Pixel 5a tipped to be launched on June 11
Pixel 5a could be the first smartphone from Google's stable this year and it is likely to go official as early as June. According to tipster Jon Prosser, the budget-friendly handset will be announced on June 11.
COVID-19: What precautions should be followed by those 'fully vaccinated'?
The United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has updated its guidelines for those people who have been "fully vaccinated" against the novel coronavirus.
Ahead of launch, Samsung Galaxy A52 and A72's prices leaked
Samsung is likely to launch its Galaxy A52 and A72 models in India on March 17.
Samsung Galaxy A82 gets certified by Bluetooth SIG, launch imminent
Samsung is working to launch a new Galaxy A82 model in the coming weeks. In the latest development, the handset (with model number SM-A826S) has been certified by the Bluetooth SIG platform (via Abhishek Yadav).
Dell G15 gaming laptop, with up to 360Hz display, launched
Expanding its portfolio of gaming laptops, Dell has introduced the G15 model in China at a starting price of CNY 5,599 (roughly Rs. 63,000).
OPPO F19 officially teased; to be launched in India soon
OPPO is gearing up to introduce the F19 smartphone in India soon. The handset will join the newly-launched F19 Pro and F19 Pro+ 5G models.
Realme 8, 8 Pro tipped to debut on March 25
Realme 8 series may be announced in India on March 25, as per tipster Abhishek Yadav. The line-up is said to include the Realme 8, 8 Pro, and 8 Pro 5G models.
Samsung rolls out Android 11 update for Galaxy A50
Samsung has started rolling out the Android 11-based One UI 3.0 update for the Galaxy A50 model.
Ahead of launch, iQOO Neo5's design and display features confirmed
iQOO is all set to announce its latest flagship smartphone, the Neo5 on March 16 in China.
Motorola launches G10 Power and G30 smartphones in India
Motorola has launched the G10 Power and G30 handsets in India at a starting price of Rs. 9,999. They are currently listed on Flipkart and will go on sale next week.
Lenovo Legion 2 Pro appears on Geekbench with 16GB RAM
Lenovo is working to launch its latest gaming smartphone, the Legion 2 Pro, in the coming weeks. In the latest development, the handset has been spotted on Geekbench (via Abhishek Yadav), revealing its key specifications.
NewsBytes Briefing: Chinese hackers spook the White House, and more
A Chinese hacking group called Hafnium has exploited a security flaw in Microsoft's popular Exchange Server email software to infect hundreds of thousands of entities across the globe.
iQOO Z3, with Dimensity 1200 processor, could arrive by March-end
iQOO is likely to launch a new Z3 smartphone in China by the end of March. In the latest development, a Chinese tipster has claimed that the handset will feature a 144Hz screen refresh rate, a Dimensity 1200 chipset, and a 48MP main camera.
OPPO F19 Pro and Pro+ 5G launched in India
OPPO has announced the F19 Pro and Pro+ 5G models in India at a starting price-tag of Rs. 21,490. They will go on sale later this month.
Samsung Galaxy A52, A72 tipped to debut on March 17
Samsung is expected to launch its Galaxy A52 and Galaxy A72 smartphones on March 17 at a Galaxy Unpacked event, tipster Tron has claimed.
Meizu sold $15 million worth of smartphones in one minute
The all-new Meizu 18 and 18 Pro went on sale in China earlier today and all the units were completely sold out within 28 minutes, according to Gizmochina.
Vivo X60 series to be launched globally on March 22
Vivo is all set to launch the X60 series of smartphones globally on March 22, the company has confirmed.
Ahead of launch, POCO X3 Pro's storage, color variants leaked
POCO is expected to launch its X3 Pro model in the coming weeks. In the latest development, 91mobiles has revealed that the handset will arrive in 6GB/128GB and 8GB/256GB configurations. It is also tipped to be offered in Blue, Black, and Bronze color options.
Mi 10S teased with 108MP main camera; launch date confirmed
Xiaomi will launch the Mi 10S smartphone on March 10, as teased by the company. The teaser post has also revealed the key specifications, color options, and design features of the handset.
Microsoft Hack: Chinese espionage targeting email servers spooks White House
A state sponsored Chinese hacking group dubbed as Hafnium has compromised Microsoft's business email software.
OnePlus 9-series, with Hasselblad camera, to debut on March 23
OnePlus is all set to launch its 9 series of smartphones on March 23. The line-up is said to include 9, 9 Pro, and 9R models.