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19 Mar 2021

Facebook

Facebook working on Instagram for children under 13

Facebook is building a version of Instagram for children. The company had reportedly announced the app internally on Thursday, but it is not yet launched for public use.

19 Mar 2021

Micromax

Micromax IN 1 goes official in India at Rs. 10,500

As the latest addition to its portfolio of budget smartphones, Micromax has launched the IN 1 model in India. Priced at Rs. 10,499, the handset will be up for grabs starting March 26 via Flipkart.

19 Mar 2021

X

Twitter wants to ban rule-breaking leaders, seeks users' opinions

After Twitter and the rest of the Big Tech cabal permanently unpersoned then US President Donald Trump earlier this year, Twitter is toying with the idea of muzzling elected government officials and world leaders alike for breaking its capricious rules.

19 Mar 2021

OnePlus

#Confirmed: OnePlus 9R will be exclusively launched in India

Alongside the flagship OnePlus 9 and 9 Pro models, India will also be greeted with a more affordable, "premium-tier device" OnePlus 9R model on March 23, CEO Pete Lau has told News18.

19 Mar 2021

OnePlus

OnePlus 9 series confirmed to feature Snapdragon 888 chipset

OnePlus is ready to launch its 9 series of flagship smartphones on March 23.

19 Mar 2021

MIUI 12

Redmi Note 10 Pro, Pro Max receive MIUI 12.0.6 update

Xiaomi's Redmi Note 10 Pro and Note 10 Pro Max smartphones, which just went on sale in India, are now receiving their first software update.

19 Mar 2021

OPPO

OPPO releases ColorOS 11 update for Find X2 Neo

OPPO has started releasing the Android 11-based ColorOS 11 update for its Find X2 Neo smartphone in Spain.

19 Mar 2021

Samsung

NewsBytes Briefing: Facebook clamps down on rogue Groups, and more

While Parler was made a convenient scapegoat, it was revealed that Capitol Hill rioters had coordinated using Facebook Groups. The social media giant has only now begun cracking down on shady groups after the news has died down.

19 Mar 2021

ZTE Mobile Phones

ZTE S30 Pro confirmed to debut on March 30

Chinese tech giant ZTE will launch a new S30 Pro model in its home country on March 30, the company has confirmed. Alongside the handset, the company will also announce its new '1+2+N' ecosystem.

18 Mar 2021

Facebook

Facebook Groups see sweeping policy changes following Capitol Hill incident

After it was revealed that Capitol Hill attack was coordinated over Facebook Groups, the social media giant has swung into action.

18 Mar 2021

OPPO

OPPO A54 bags FCC and BIS certifications; India launch imminent

OPPO is expected to announce its A54 model sometime in June. In the latest development, the handset (model number CPH2239) has been spotted on FCC and BIS certification sites, confirming its arrival in India.

18 Mar 2021

Samsung Mobiles

Samsung Galaxy S21 FE tipped to debut on August 19

Samsung will introduce its Galaxy S21 FE (Fan Edition) model on August 19, tipster Evan Blass has claimed citing a leaked document detailing the tech giant's product launch timeline.

18 Mar 2021

Motorola

Ahead of launch, Moto G100's prices leaked

Motorola is all prepared to launch the Moto G100 handset on March 25. In the latest development, a Spanish retailer has listed the 8GB/128GB model of the smartphone with a price-tag of €478 (roughly Rs. 42,000).

18 Mar 2021

Xiaomi Mobiles

Mi MIX 4 tipped to feature 120x zoom, in-display camera

Tipster Xiaomiui has revealed the key specifications of a new Xiaomi handset (model number K2B), which is believed to be the flagship Mi MIX 4.

18 Mar 2021

iQOO 7

iQOO 7 and Neo5 bag BIS certification, India launch imminent

iQOO 7 and Neo5 smartphones, which have already made their debut in China, are expected to arrive in India soon.

18 Mar 2021

OPPO

OPPO Find X3 Pro's update brings 1-120Hz adaptive refresh rate

OPPO has released a new update for its recently-launched Find X3 Pro model that brings support for 1-120Hz adaptive screen refresh rate on the flagship smartphone.

18 Mar 2021

OnePlus

OnePlus 9 series to feature 1-120Hz adaptive screen refresh rate

OnePlus is all set to launch its latest flagship smartphones, OnePlus 9 and 9 Pro on March 23.

18 Mar 2021

Realme

Realme GT Neo to debut in China on March 31

Chinese tech giant Realme will launch a new GT Neo model in its home country on March 31, the company has announced.

18 Mar 2021

Gaming Bytes

Latest Fortnite season adds Lara Croft and Neymar Jr.

The undisputed king of battle royale games, and favorite of 11-year-olds everywhere, Fortnite has launched Season 6 with a new battle pass and a barrage of new skins.

18 Mar 2021

Samsung Mobiles

Samsung Galaxy M12's first sale in India today

Samsung Galaxy M12 is all set to go on its first sale in India today at 12 pm via Amazon and Samsung's online store. The handset carries a starting price-tag of Rs. 10,999.

18 Mar 2021

Redmi Note 10

Redmi Note 10 Pro Max's first sale in India today

Redmi Note 10 series was launched earlier this month and the Note 10 and Note 10 Pro models are already up for purchase in India.

18 Mar 2021

Paytm

NewsBytes Briefing: Facebook develops concern for human rights, and more

Last time Apple feigned privacy concerns, that was revealed to be a ploy to ruin Facebook by going after its ad revenues. Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg had responded by famously asking employees "to inflict pain" on Apple.

18 Mar 2021

Facebook

Facebook's new platform for independent writers targets newsletter business

Facebook has recently announced that it has begun work on a new platform for independent writers and journalists.

18 Mar 2021

Samsung Mobiles

Samsung releases One UI 3.1 update for Galaxy A70

Samsung has started releasing the Android 11-based One UI 3.1 update for the Galaxy A70 model.

17 Mar 2021

Samsung Mobiles

Samsung Galaxy A52, A52 5G, and A72 launched: Details here

Samsung has launched its latest mid-range smartphones, the Galaxy A52, A52 5G, and A72 at the 'Galaxy Awesome Unpacked 2021' event.

17 Mar 2021

Vivo

Vivo Y72 5G to be launched on March 22

Vivo will launch a new Y72 5G model in Thailand on March 22, an official teaser image posted on Facebook has confirmed. The post has also revealed the design and key specifications of the handset.

17 Mar 2021

Realme

Realme GT 5G banned by AnTuTu benchmark over alleged cheating

A week after Realme's flagship GT 5G went on sale in China, processor benchmarking platform AnTuTu has banned the smartphone for three months over manipulating the scores.

17 Mar 2021

iPhone 12 Pro

This super-exclusive 1kg 24-carat gold iPhone costs Rs. 1.15 crore

Russian luxury brand Caviar is out with a limited-edition iPhone 12 Pro which carries an astronomical price-tag of Rs. 1.15 crore. What's so special?

17 Mar 2021

OnePlus

OnePlus Watch to feature a 46mm dial, Warp Charge technology

OnePlus is gearing up to launch the OnePlus Watch alongside its flagship 9 series on March 23. In the latest development, Pricebaba has revealed the key specifications and features of the smartwatch.

17 Mar 2021

Cryptocurrency

#NewsBytesExplainer: How the Blockchain technology is shaping the future

The term "Blockchain" is thrown around with cryptocurrency and Bitcoin quite often. Blockchain is a type of database, which is essentially an organized collection of information that can be accessed and manipulated simultaneously by multiple users.

17 Mar 2021

Realme

Realme Narzo 30 confirmed to debut in India soon

Realme will introduce the Narzo 30 4G and 5G models in India soon, CEO Madhav Sheth has revealed in an interview. It will join the Narzo 30 Pro 5G and Narzo 30A smartphones that were launched in the country last month.

iQOO Z3, with Snapdragon 765G, spotted on Google Play Console

Vivo's sub-brand iQOO is expected to announce a new Z3 model by the end of March.

17 Mar 2021

Redmi Smartphones

Redmi Smart TV X Series launched at Rs. 33,000

Redmi has launched the Smart TV X Series in India, which comes in three variants: X50, X55, and X65.

17 Mar 2021

OPPO

OPPO Reno5 F, with MediaTek Helio P95 chipset, launched

OPPO has unveiled its latest mid-range smartphone, the Reno5 F, in Kenya. Priced at KES 31,499 (roughly Rs. 21,000), it is currently up for grabs in the country via an online retailer.

17 Mar 2021

Facebook

Instagram deploys AI tool to keep teens safer: Here's how

On Tuesday, Instagram announced a new technology that will use Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) to determine users' age. The tool is aimed at underage youngsters who might lie about their age to create accounts on the platform.

17 Mar 2021

OPPO

OPPO F19 Pro, Pro+ 5G are now available in India

The OPPO F19 Pro and F19 Pro+ 5G smartphones, which were launched in India last week, are now up for grabs via Amazon, Flipkart, and other leading retail stores.

17 Mar 2021

Google

Google halves Play Store billing fee for developers globally

Yesterday, Google announced that it is slashing its Play Store billing fee globally from 30 percent to 15 percent.

17 Mar 2021

Redmi Note 10

Redmi Note 10 Pro's first sale in India today

Redmi had launched the Note 10 series of smartphones earlier this month and the vanilla Note 10 model went on its first sale yesterday.

17 Mar 2021

Clubhouse

Clubhouse addresses platform problems, announces accelerator program for creators

Clubhouse CEO Paul Davison has recently announced that his team will address the problems with drop-in audio chats on the app.

17 Mar 2021

Nubia Mobile Phones

Red Magic 6 series' global launch set for April 9

Nubia's latest gaming smartphones, the Red Magic 6 and 6 Pro will be launched in the global markets on April 9. To recall, the line-up was announced in China earlier this month.