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01 Mar 2021

Malware

Chinese hackers targeted 12 Indian organizations; infiltrated power sector: Study

Chinese state-sponsored hacker groups have targeted over 12 Indian state-run organizations, primarily power utilities and load dispatch centers since mid-2020, a cyber intelligence company has said in its report.

01 Mar 2021

OPPO

OPPO F19 Pro, Pro+ teased in India; key specifications leaked

OPPO is all set to launch its F19 Pro and F19 Pro+ 5G handsets in India in the coming days. Amazon India has created a dedicated microsite for the devices, revealing that they will be announced soon.

01 Mar 2021

OnePlus

Ahead of launch, OnePlus 9 Pro's camera details leaked

OnePlus is working to launch the OnePlus 9 and 9 Pro models sometime later this month.

01 Mar 2021

Redmi Note 10

Redmi Note 10's specifications leaked: Snapdragon 678 processor, 48MP camera

Redmi is all set to launch the Note 10, Note 10 Pro, and Note 10 Pro Max models in India on March 4.

01 Mar 2021

Realme

Realme X9 Pro to feature Dimensity 1200 chipset, 108MP camera

Realme is expected to launch the X9 Pro smartphone in the coming weeks. In the latest development, a Chinese tipster has leaked the key specifications of the phone.

01 Mar 2021

Gionee

Gionee Max Pro to debut in India on March 1

Gionee's budget-range handset, the Max Pro, is set to be launched on March 1 at 12 pm. A Flipkart microsite has also been created for the handset, confirming its availability and some of the key specifications.

28 Feb 2021

Acer Laptops

Acer refreshes Aspire 7 laptop with AMD Ryzen 5 5500U

Taiwanese PC maker Acer has refreshed its Aspire 7 laptop in India with the AMD Ryzen 5 5500U chipset.

28 Feb 2021

Realme

Realme GT 5G appears on Geekbench; retail box design revealed

Tech giant Realme is preparing to launch its latest flagship, the GT 5G handset, on March 4. Now, the phone has been spotted on Geekbench, confirming the rumored specifications, including a Snapdragon 888 chipset, 12GB RAM, and Android 11 support.

28 Feb 2021

Sustainability

Bill Gates's book draws attention to billionaires' colossal carbon footprint

Business magnates such as Bill Gates and Roman Abramovich aren't famous for their wealth and business acumen alone. They also happen to be among the world's largest contributors to climate change and ecological imbalance.

28 Feb 2021

Samsung Mobiles

Samsung Galaxy M31s becomes cheaper; now starts at Rs. 18,500

Samsung Galaxy M31s, which was launched in India in July 2020 has received a price-cut.

28 Feb 2021

LG Mobile

Android 11 rolled out for LG V60 ThinQ 5G UW

LG has started rolling out the Android 11 update for its V60 ThinQ 5G UW handset, locked onto Verizon's network in the US.

27 Feb 2021

Google

Chrome Incognito case: Judge disturbed by Google's data collection practices

In June 2020, we reported that a class-action lawsuit had been filed against Google. It was caught tracking Chrome users' browsing history and web activity even in the Incognito mode.

27 Feb 2021

Nubia Mobile Phones

This is how Nubia Red Magic 6 will look like

The Nubia Red Magic 6 will be launched in China on March 4. Now, the company has shared an image of the handset's rear.

27 Feb 2021

Samsung Mobiles

Design of Samsung Galaxy XCover 5 revealed in leaked render

South Korean tech giant Samsung will unveil its new rugged smartphone, the Galaxy XCover 5, in the coming days.

ISRO'S PSLV-C51 set to launch Brazilian satellite Amazonia-1 on Sunday

If things go as planned, an Indian rocket will launch a Brazilian satellite for the first-time from the Sriharikota spaceport on Sunday.

27 Feb 2021

Twitter

NewsBytes Briefing: Twitter will soon have paywalls, and more

Even as Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey bloviates about making Twitter free, the microblogging site announced plans to introduce monetization and paywalled content. Dubbed as Super Follow, the upcoming feature allows Twitter to make money off paywalled content.

27 Feb 2021

Samsung Mobiles

One UI 3.1 update rolled out for Samsung Galaxy Fold

Samsung has started rolling out the Android 11-based One UI 3.1 update for its Galaxy Fold model. The firmware is currently available in France.

26 Feb 2021

Huawei Mobiles

Huawei P40 4G smartphone, with dual selfie cameras, goes official

As the latest addition to the P40 series of smartphones, Huawei has launched its P40 4G model in China. It is up for grabs in two colors- Dark Blue and Frost Silver.

26 Feb 2021

Redmi Note 10

Redmi Note 10 smartphone's design, cameras revealed in first look

Xiaomi will launch its Redmi Note 10 series in India on March 4. The line-up includes Note 10, Note 10 Pro, and Note 10 Pro Max models.

26 Feb 2021

Vivo

Vivo S9 smartphone's design and cameras confirmed in official poster

Chinese smartphone maker Vivo will unveil its S9 and S9e models on March 3.

26 Feb 2021

Samsung Mobiles

Samsung Galaxy M12 smartphone to make Indian debut soon

Samsung's Galaxy M12 smartphone, which was launched in Vietnam earlier this month, will make its Indian debut soon.

26 Feb 2021

Samsung Mobiles

Samsung Galaxy A32, A52 and A72 to soon be launched

Samsung will launch the Galaxy A32 4G, A32 5G, A52, and A72 models in India soon.

26 Feb 2021

Twitter

Twitter's 'Super Follow' will allow users to charge their followers

Twitter announced significant new features dealing with user monetization and community-focused content.

26 Feb 2021

Samsung Mobiles

Samsung releases One UI 3.1 update for Note10 and Note10+

Samsung has started releasing its One UI 3.1 update for the Galaxy Note10 and Note10+ models in Europe.

26 Feb 2021

OPPO

OPPO A54 5G listed in Japan, to release in June

OPPO is working to launch a new A54 5G model soon. In the latest development, the phone has been listed on Japanese carrier au, revealing its full specifications. The listing also mentions that it will be released in June.

25 Feb 2021

Facebook

NewsBytes Briefing: Investigation uncovers Facebook's pro ISIS move, and more

Facebook banned pages belonging to the YPG (translated: People's Protection Units) at the behest of Turkey, according to a latest exposé by ProPublica.

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

Google

Google 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

Sony

Sony 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 Mobiles

Huawei 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 K40

Redmi 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 Mobiles

iQOO 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

YouTube

YouTube 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

Realme

Realme 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

OPPO

OPPO 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

Realme

Realme 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

OnePlus

OnePlus 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 Phones

Red 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

OPPO

Ahead 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 Pro

Vivo 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.