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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.
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.
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.
#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.
OnePlus 9 series confirmed to feature Snapdragon 888 chipset
OnePlus is ready to launch its 9 series of flagship smartphones on March 23.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
#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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.