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13 Mar 2021
Space NewsISRO launches RH-560 sounding rocket. What exactly does it do?
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) launched the RH-560 sounding rocket on Friday. The endeavor is intended to study attitudinal variations in neutral winds and plasma dynamics.
13 Mar 2021
OnePlusOnePlus 9, 9 Pro will ship with 65W power adapters
OnePlus is gearing up to introduce its flagship 9 and 9 Pro models on March 23.
13 Mar 2021
Android 11ASUS ROG Phone 5 receives Esports Mode via first update
ASUS has released the first software update for its newly-launched ROG Phone 5 models.
13 Mar 2021
XNewsBytes Briefing: Google demands its pound of flesh, and more
Google has amply demonstrated there is no such thing as free lunch with its payments app. After getting people accustomed to its convenience, Google Pay will soon monetize users' transaction data.
13 Mar 2021
Samsung Galaxy S9Samsung releases March 2021 security update for Galaxy S9 series
Samsung Galaxy S9 series has started receiving March 2021 Android security patch. The handsets run on Android 10-based One UI 2.5 and the fresh update does not bring any new features or improvements.
12 Mar 2021
RealmeRealme 8, 8 Pro might feature an illuminating back panel
Realme 8 and 8 Pro smartphones, likely to be launched in India on March 25, might feature an "illuminating" rear panel, as per an official teaser.
12 Mar 2021
SamsungSamsung Galaxy Tab A7 Lite bags FCC certification, launch imminent
Samsung is working to introduce its Galaxy Tab A7 Lite model soon. In the latest development, the tablet has been spotted on the FCC certification site with model number SM-TA220.
12 Mar 2021
HuaweiHuawei P50's renders reveal a flat display, massive rear camera
Huawei is expected to announce its flagship P50 and P50 Pro smartphones on April 17. Now, just a day after giving us our first look at the Pro model, tipster @OnLeaks has shared renders of the vanilla P50 handset.
12 Mar 2021
GoogleIncreased Pixel 5a inventory for India, local production also possible
Google is rethinking its smartphone business strategy with more focus on India than ever before. According to ET Telecom, the tech giant will increase the inventory of Pixel smartphones in India with the launch of Pixel 5a, which is tipped for June 11.
12 Mar 2021
Samsung MobilesAhead of launch in India, Samsung A52, A72's prices leaked
Samsung is gearing up to launch the Galaxy A52 and Galaxy A72 smartphones on March 17. In the latest development, MySmartPrice has revealed the Indian prices of the handsets.
12 Mar 2021
Vivo X60 ProVivo X60 series to debut in India on March 25
Vivo is all set to launch the X60 series of smartphones in India on March 25. The line-up, already available in China, includes X60, X60 Pro, and X60 Pro+ models. However, it is unclear if all the three handsets will arrive in India.
12 Mar 2021
OnePlusOnePlus Nord's Android 11 update halted 'due to some bugs'
OnePlus Nord's Android 11-based OxygenOS 11 stable update, which was released earlier this month, has now been paused. According to an official post, the roll-out has been temporarily halted "due to some bugs" that have been detected in the build.
12 Mar 2021
XEveryone can host Twitter Spaces from next month
Earlier this month we reported that Twitter has copied Clubhouse and launched the clone as Spaces on Android and iOS.
12 Mar 2021
LenovoLenovo Legion 2 Pro might offer 110W fast-charging support
Lenovo's latest gaming smartphone, the Legion 2 Pro is expected to be announced soon. In the latest development, the handset has been spotted on China's 3C certification site with model number L70081.
12 Mar 2021
Upcoming Mobile PhonesAhead of launch, iQOO Neo5's design officially revealed
iQOO is all set to introduce a Neo5 smartphone in China on March 16. In the run-up to the launch event, the company has shared a couple of promotional videos on Weibo, revealing the front and rear design of the handset.
12 Mar 2021
MotorolaMoto G50 tipped to cost around Rs. 20,000
Motorola is working on a new budget-friendly 5G smartphone, called the Moto G50. It is codenamed 'Ibiza' and was earlier speculated to be called Moto G40.
12 Mar 2021
NetflixNetflix cracks down on password sharing on a trial basis
As it turns out, Netflix supports socialism only through its content. But when it comes to its business, Netflix isn't too happy about having the means of entertainment shared liberally.
12 Mar 2021
GoogleGoogle Pay plans to monetize users' transaction data in India
Payments app Google Pay could monetize the transaction data of users on the app. Google said an app update coming to Play Store next week will ask users if they wish to share data with the company.
12 Mar 2021
XiaomiMi 11 Lite will support 5G connectivity, reveals TENAA certification
Xiaomi's Mi 11 Lite smartphone, expected to be announced in the coming weeks, has been spotted on Chinese certification platform TENAA bearing model number M2101K9C. As per the listing, it offers support for dual-SIMs and 5G network.
12 Mar 2021
OPPOOPPO Find X3, with Snapdragon 870 chipset, launched in China
Chinese tech giant OPPO has introduced the vanilla Find X3 model in its home country. The handset may remain exclusive to China considering it was not announced in the global markets alongside the Find X3 Pro.
12 Mar 2021
XNewsBytes Briefing: Uncle Sam wants your YouTube money, and more
YouTubers have been suffering lately from rampant demonetization, COPPA purges, and the overall decline in AdSense revenues, but Google isn't done just yet.
12 Mar 2021
OPPOOPPO Reno 10x Zoom receives Android 11-based ColorOS 11 update
OPPO has started releasing the Android 11-based ColorOS 11 update for its Reno 10x Zoom model in India.
11 Mar 2021
OPPOOPPO Find X3 Neo and Find X3 Lite go official
Alongside launching the flagship Find X3 Pro smartphone, OPPO has quietly listed the Find X3 Neo and Find X3 Lite models in Europe.
11 Mar 2021
AppleApple starts assembling iPhone 12 in India for 'local customers'
Apple has started assembling its latest flagship model, the iPhone 12, in India. "We are proud to be starting production of iPhone 12 in India for our local customers," the company stated.
11 Mar 2021
Acer LaptopsAcer Nitro 5 gaming laptop launched at Rs. 90,000
Expanding its portfolio of gaming laptops in India, Acer has introduced the 2021 version of the Nitro 5 gaming laptop in India at Rs. 89,990.
11 Mar 2021
OPPOOPPO Find X3 Pro launched at around Rs. 1 lakh
OPPO has launched its latest high-end flagship smartphone, the Find X3 Pro. The handset is priced at €1,149 (roughly Rs. 1 lakh) and will go on sale starting March 30.
11 Mar 2021
Samsung MobilesSamsung's first M-series 5G phone could be the Galaxy M42
Samsung is expected to launch the Galaxy M42 smartphone soon. In the latest development, it has been spotted on the Bluetooth SIG and Wi-Fi Alliance platforms with model number SM-M426B/DS, hinting at an imminent arrival.
11 Mar 2021
Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 LiteSamsung's Tab S6 Lite gets DeX support via software update
Samsung has started rolling out the Android 11-based One UI 3.1 update for its Galaxy Tab S6 Lite model. The firmware introduces Samsung's DeX interface which brings a desktop-like UI to the tablet.
11 Mar 2021
Samsung MobilesSamsung Galaxy A52 5G's specifications, features leaked in unboxing video
Samsung is likely to announce the Galaxy A52 handset on March 17. Now, just days ahead of the launch event, YouTube channel Moboaesthetics, has posted an unboxing video of the A52 5G model, revealing its specifications, retail box design, and the bundled accessories.
11 Mar 2021
Samsung MobilesSamsung Galaxy M02 becomes costlier in India by Rs. 500
Samsung has increased the prices of its budget-friendly Galaxy M02 model in India by Rs. 500. The cost revision currently applies to offline sales channels as the handset's price on online portals seems to be unchanged.
11 Mar 2021
CoronavirusUK variant of coronavirus linked to significantly higher death rate
The highly infectious variant of COVID-19 which swept across the UK last year before spreading worldwide could be 30 to 100 percent deadlier than previous versions of the virus, according to a new study.
11 Mar 2021
XIndian government blocked 4,400 Facebook, Twitter URLs in 2020
The Indian government has blocked more than 4,400 URLs from Facebook and Twitter in the year 2020. The revelation was made to the Indian Parliament on Wednesday.
11 Mar 2021
OnePlusAhead of launch, OnePlus 9, 9 Pro's official renders leaked
OnePlus is all set to launch its 9 series of smartphones on March 23. The line-up will include the flagship 9 and 9 Pro models.
11 Mar 2021
MotorolaMotorola teases Moto G100 with a Snapdragon 870 chipset
Motorola is gearing up to launch a new G100 model in the global markets soon. It is expected to arrive as a rebranded version of Edge S, which was announced in China in January.
11 Mar 2021
TurkeyTurkish lake may hold clues to ancient life on Mars
As NASA's rover Perseverance explores the surface of Mars, researchers looking for signs of past life on the red planet are using the data collected from a mission much closer to home - a lake situated in Southwest Turkey.
11 Mar 2021
Samsung MobilesSamsung Galaxy M12 launched in India at Rs. 11,000
Samsung has launched its budget-friendly Galaxy M12 model in India. The handset carries a price-tag of Rs. 10,999 and will go on sale starting March 18.
11 Mar 2021
HuaweiThis is how Huawei P50 Pro will look like
Huawei is expected to launch its P50 and P50 Pro models in China on April 17.
11 Mar 2021
Upcoming Mobile PhonesBlack Shark 4 Pro spotted on Geekbench, specifications revealed
Black Shark is working to launch its Black Shark 4 and 4 Pro gaming smartphones in the coming weeks. In the latest development, the Pro model has been spotted on Geekbench, revealing some of its specifications.
11 Mar 2021
InstagramInstagram Lite rebooted in 170 countries; Adds Reels support
The Instagram Lite app has been available in India since last December, but now Facebook has launched it in a new avatar in 170 countries. The lightweight app is meant for smartphone owners with limited space.
11 Mar 2021
Russia NewsNewsBytes Briefing: Hackers expose massive surveillance oversight, and more
Hackers broke into the secure networks of Verkada Inc., which provides video surveillance and facial recognition solutions to Tesla, Cloudflare, and several government organizations. By "broke in," we mean it used the publicly exposed master password to simply log into their network.
