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Realme GT 5G appears on Indian IMEI database, launch imminent
Realme is working to launch its latest flagship model, the GT 5G, in India soon. In the latest development, the phone has been spotted (by Mukul Sharma) on the Indian IMEI database with model number RMX2202.
Amazon Luna is now compatible with Samsung Galaxy S21 series
Amazon's game streaming service, Luna, is now supported by Samsung's Galaxy S21, S21+, and S21 Ultra flagship models. However, you will need to use a gaming controller with these devices if you want to play games through Luna.
NewsBytes Briefing: Trump is coming back with vengeance, and more
Just when it looked like the Trump derangement syndrome had subsided and the mainstream media seemed ready to find a new bogeyman, former US President Donald Trump is coming back with his own social network.
Lava launches three students-focused Android tablets in India
Homegrown electronics company Lava has introduced three new budget tablets in India, called the Magnum XL, Aura, and Ivory. The range starts at Rs. 9,499.
POCO X3 Pro and F3, with 120Hz screen, launched globally
Xiaomi-backed POCO has introduced its X3 Pro and F3 models in the international market at a starting price-tag of Є249 (roughly Rs. 21,500) and Є349 (approximately Rs. 30,000), respectively.
OnePlus Watch tipped to cost around Rs. 13,000
OnePlus will launch its first-ever smartwatch, alongside the flagship 9 series of smartphones, on March 23.
This is how OnePlus Nord N1 will look like
OnePlus is working on a new Nord series smartphone, which is bring referred to as the Nord N1 (codenamed 'Ebba'). In the latest development, tipster Steve Hemmerstoffer has shared renders of the phone, giving us a glimpse into its design features.
Vivo Y72 5G, with MediaTek Dimensity 700 chipset, goes official
Vivo has launched its latest 5G smartphone, the Y72 5G, in Thailand. The handset is priced at THB 9,999 (roughly Rs. 23,400) and will go on sale starting March 31.
Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey's tweet auctioned for $2.4 million
Twitter CEO Jock Dorsey's first-ever tweet was auctioned for a whopping $2.4 million (around Rs. 18 crore). The Twitter founder declared that the entire auction proceeds would be donated to charity of Dorsey's choice, fittingly in the form of Bitcoins.
Xiaomi Mi 11 series may be launched on March 29
Xiaomi is expected to introduce its Mi 11 series of smartphones, which includes the Mi 11 Ultra, 11 Pro, and 11 Lite models, on March 29. The event will be live-streamed via the company's YouTube channel and other social media accounts.
Samsung Galaxy M62 5G bags BIS certification, India launch imminent
Samsung is working to launch the Galaxy M62 5G model in India. The phone has received the BIS certification (via MySmartPrice) with model number SM-M626B/DS.
US House antitrust chairman mulling multiple bills targeting Big Tech
David Cicilline, chairman of the House Judiciary Committee's antitrust panel is reportedly planning to announce ten or more pieces of legislation squarely aimed at Big Tech companies.
Ahead of launch, OnePlus 9, 9 Pro's full specifications leaked
A now-removed T-Mobile support page has revealed (via Evan Blass) the full specifications of the OnePlus 9 and 9 Pro that will be announced tomorrow, i.e. March 23.
Black Shark 4 series to come with pop-up shoulder buttons
Black Shark 4 and 4 Pro, set to be launched on March 23, will come with motorized shoulder buttons, the company has confirmed.
Ahead of launch, Moto G100's renders and specifications leaked
Motorola's upcoming G100 smartphone is likely to be announced on March 25. In the latest development, tipster Evan Blass has shared the renders as well as the key specifications of the handset.
Vivo V21 SE spotted on Indian IMEI database, launch imminent
Vivo is expected to launch the V21, V21 Pro, and V21 SE smartphones in India soon.
Donald Trump plans to launch social network in three months
Former US President Donald Trump has been permanently banned on virtually every major social media platform. He has now hinted that he might bypass his unpersoning by setting up his own social network.
iQOO U3x 5G, with Snapdragon 480 processor, goes official
Chinese tech giant iQOO has launched its latest 5G smartphone, the U3x 5G, in its home country. The handset comes with a starting price-tag of CNY 1,199 (roughly Rs. 13,350) and will go on sale starting April 1.
Telegram clones Clubhouse with Voice Chat 2.0
Following the footsteps of Twitter and Facebook, Telegram has jumped on the Clubhouse cloning bandwagon.
Samsung Galaxy S20 series gets camera improvements via update
Samsung has started releasing a new software update for the Galaxy S20 series, which includes the S20, S20+, and S20 Ultra models.
Motorola rolls-out Android 11 update for its Edge model
Motorola has started releasing the Android 11 update for its flagship Edge model.
OnePlus 9R will be a gaming-centric phone, suggests new teaser
OnePlus is all set to introduce a new 9R model exclusively for India. It will be announced alongside the flagship 9 and 9 Pro models on March 23.
Twitter confirms undo tweet feature, but it could be paywalled
The long-rumored undo tweet feature gets closer to reality. But there's some bad news. Noted app researcher Jane Manchun Wong has discovered more evidence hinting at the feature's impending release, but she also noticed a subscription screen tied to it.
iQOO Z3 to be launched on March 25: Details here
Vivo-backed iQOO will launch the Z3 model in China on March 25, according to a listing by JD.com. The product page also reveals that the upcoming handset will support 5G network.
Ahead of launch, Vivo Y72 5G's design and specifications leaked
Vivo will launch the Y72 5G smartphone in Thailand on March 22. In the latest development, a Thai blog MX Phone has previewed the handset as well as its box contents, giving away everything there is to know about the phone.
Ahead of launch, POCO X3 Pro's specifications revealed
Xiaomi's sub-brand POCO is gearing up to launch the X3 Pro model in the global markets on March 22 and in India on March 30.
Vivo X60 series to feature DSLR-like 'pixel shift' technology
Vivo X60 series, which includes X60, X60 Pro, and X60 Pro+ models, will be launched in the global markets with 'pixel shift' technology, GSMArena has claimed.
Samsung releases One UI 3.1 update for Galaxy A51, A71
Samsung has reportedly started rolling out the latest Android 11-based One UI 3.1 update for its Galaxy A51 5G and Galaxy A71 5G smartphones in South Korea.
NewsBytes Briefing: Twitter gets ready for fifth-generation warfare, and more
You really need to pay attention when Angela Merkel, who was once scouted by Stasi secret police, gets spooked by Big Tech censorship.
OnePlus releases OxygenOS 10.3.9 update for 6 and 6T models
OnePlus has started releasing the OxygenOS 10.3.9 update for the 6 and 6T models.
Mi 11 Ultra, Mi 11 Pro will support 67W fast-charging
Xiaomi's upcoming flagship smartphones, the Mi 11 Ultra and Mi 11 Pro, are expected to go official soon. In the latest development, the handsets have been certified by 3C platform with model numbers M2102K1AC and M2102K1C.
Realme X7 Pro Extreme Edition's prices and specifications leaked
Realme is gearing up to launch a new X7 Pro Extreme Edition in China, the company's Vice President Wang Wei has confirmed. It will arrive as a souped-up version of the X7 Pro, featuring an AMOLED display with curved edges.
Redmi K40 could soon debut in India as Mi 11X
Xiaomi is expected to launch a new Mi 11X handset in India as a rebranded version of the Redmi K40, which was introduced in China last month.
This is how the OnePlus Watch will look like
OnePlus is all set to launch its first-ever smartwatch, alongside the flagship 9 series of smartphones, on March 23.
OPPO Find X3 recorded $15 million revenue in 15 seconds
OPPO's latest flagship smartphones, the Find X3 and Find X3 Pro, went on sale in China today at a starting price of CNY 4,499 (roughly Rs. 50,000). The line-up has received a good response from buyers.
Samsung Galaxy A52, A72 launched; prices start at Rs. 26,500
Samsung's latest mid-range smartphones, the Galaxy A52 and A72, have been launched in India. To recall, they were unveiled globally earlier this week.
Black Shark 4 Pro to come with an external cooler
Black Shark is all set to launch its latest gaming smartphones, the Black Shark 4 and 4 Pro in China on March 23.
Samsung Galaxy A82 tipped to feature a 64MP rear camera
Samsung is expected to launch the Galaxy A82 model, as a successor to the Galaxy A80, in the coming weeks.
YouTube will check videos for copyright infringement prior to publishing
Copyright strikes in YouTube's world are serious business and can lead to channels being permanently deactivated. YouTube has a new way to mitigate copyright trolling and reduce the risk of receiving strikes.
Vivo X60 series to come with 'Virtual RAM' technology
Vivo is gearing up to launch its X60 series of smartphones in India on March 25. The line-up includes the X60, X60 Pro, and X60 Pro+ models, which are already available in China.