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Twitter may introduce emoji reactions, downvote option for tweets
In a move resembling the 2015 replacement of Favorites (star icon) with Likes (heart icon), microblogging site Twitter could reportedly introduce emoji reactions and downvotes for tweets.
#DealOfTheDay: OnePlus 8 Pro available with benefits worth Rs. 4,500
Looking to buy a premium smartphone? This might be a great deal for you. Amazon is offering a discount of Rs. 3,500 on OnePlus's last-generation flagship, the 8 Pro.
OPPO A74 5G, with Snapdragon 480 chipset, appears on Geekbench
OPPO is expected to launch a new mid-range A74 smartphone in the coming weeks.
World's first digital (virtual) house has been sold for $500,000
Not long after NFT or Non-Fungible Tokens took the art world by storm with the sale of a JPG file for $69 million, now someone has sold a virtual house for half a million dollars.
Vivo X60 series launched in India, starts at Rs. 38,000
Vivo has launched its X60 series of smartphones in India, which includes the X60, X60 Pro, and X60 Pro+ models. The line-up comes with a starting price-tag of Rs. 37,990 and will go on sale starting April 2.
Realme 8, 8 Pro to go on sale at 12pm
Realme's newly-launched 8 and 8 Pro smartphones are all set to go on sale in India today at 12pm via Flipkart and Realme.com. They carry a starting price-tag of Rs. 14,999 and Rs. 17,999, respectively.
HMD Global releases Android 11 update for Nokia 3.2
HMD Global has started rolling out Android 11 update for the Nokia 3.2 model in multiple countries, including India.
NewsBytes Briefing: Apple Card isn't sexist after all, and more
Back in 2019, prominent Silicon Valley millionaires accused a credit card of being sexist, because their wives were given lower credit limits compared to them.
Apple Card doesn't discriminate against women, investigation reveals
What do air conditioning, the Dalai Lama, HIV, chess, head injuries, climate change, beer, science, and meritocracy have in common? All of these were considered sexist in the crazy ride that was the last decade.
Realme 8, 8 Pro launched in India at Rs. 15,000
Realme has launched the 8 series of smartphones in India, which includes the vanilla 8 and 8 Pro models.
iQOO Z3 to feature a 120Hz display and 55W fast-charging
Chinese tech giant iQOO is all set to launch the Z3 model in its home country tomorrow, i.e. March 25.
Ahead of launch, Realme 8 Pro's design details leaked
Just minutes before the launch event, Realme 8 Pro's renders have been leaked online via tipster Nils Ahnresmeier.
#DealOfTheDay: iPhone 11 is available with benefits worth Rs. 13,000
If you're planning to gift yourself or someone else a new smartphone, this deal might interest you. Imagine, an Apple premium reseller, is offering the iPhone 11 at an effective price of Rs. 41,900.
Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra to feature Samsung's 50MP GN2 sensor
Xiaomi will unveil its latest flagship smartphone, the Mi 11 Ultra on March 29.
Lenovo Legion 2 Pro to debut on April 8
Lenovo is all set to launch its high-end gaming smartphone, the Legion 2 Pro, on April 8, the company has announced.
iQOO 7 to be priced under Rs. 40,000 in India
iQOO is working to launch the iQOO 7 model in India soon. As per an official teaser, the handset will cost 'Rs. 3x,990,' meaning it will be priced anywhere between Rs. 30,990 and Rs. 39,990.
Moto G50's renders and specifications leaked: Details here
Motorola is expected to launch the G50 smartphone on March 25. The handset has been spotted on TENAA certification site with model number XT2137-2, revealing that it will come with a 5,000mAh battery, 10W fast-charging, and Android 11 support.
OnePlus's first-ever smartwatch debuts at Rs. 17,000: Details here
OnePlus has launched its first-ever smartwatch in India alongside the 9, 9 Pro, and 9R smartphones.
All you need to know about the India-exclusive OnePlus 9R
Alongside the flagship 9 and 9 Pro smartphones, OnePlus has also announced an India-exclusive model, called the 9R. It carries a starting price-tag of Rs. 39,999 and will go on sale from April 14 onwards via Amazon.
OnePlus 9, 9 Pro launched in India; sale starts early-April
OnePlus has launched its flagship 9 and 9 Pro smartphones in India. The line-up comes with a starting price-tag of Rs. 49,999 for the vanilla model.
All you need to know about Yahoo Plus
One of the older companies associated with the internet, Yahoo has soldiered on after acquisition by Verizon in 2016. Axios reports that Verizon now wants to expand the Yahoo brand with a variety of subscriptions offered under Yahoo Plus.
Redmi Note 10 Pro's sale today at 12pm: Details here
Redmi Note 10 Pro, which was launched in India earlier this month, went on its first sale last week.
Facebook demonstrates new wrist-worn prototype for interacting with AR systems
In a recent blog post, Facebook announced that it is developing a wearable which will act as a new medium for interaction with Augmented Reality (AR) computers.
Vivo V20 becomes cheaper in India by Rs. 2,000
Vivo has slashed the prices of its V20 model in India by Rs. 2,000. After the cost revision, the handset now starts at Rs. 22,990 for the 8GB/128GB model. The new prices are applicable to both offline as well as online retail stores.
NewsBytes Briefing: LG might shutter mobile phone business, and more
Excited about the upcoming LG rollable phone? Buying one might be a bit difficult since LG could shut down its smartphone arm by April.
OnePlus 9 series, 9R, Watch launched in India: Details here
OnePlus has launched its flagship 9 series of smartphones with Hasselblad-branded cameras, 120Hz AMOLED screens, 65W fast-charging support, and flagship hardware.
Realme 8 series to go on sale starting March 25
Realme is all set to announce its 8 and 8 Pro smartphones in India tomorrow, i.e. March 24. A day before the launch event, a Flipkart listing has revealed that the handsets will go on sale starting March 25 at 12pm.
Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Carbon launched at Rs. 1.2 lakh
Lenovo has launched the Yoga Slim 7i Carbon laptop in India with a starting price-tag of Rs. 1,19,990. It is currently up for grabs via Lenovo.com and will be available via Lenovo exclusive stores and other popular sales channels from March 25 onwards.
Bill Gates says his coding skills are now "rusty"
As the co-founder of Microsoft, Bill Gates surely is one of the pioneers of home computing, but he admits he is no longer on top of the programming skills that made him a billionaire.
Honor V40 Lite Luxury Edition and Honor Tab 7 announced
Honor has launched a new V40 Lite Luxury Edition smartphone and Tab 7 budget tablet in China.
Ahead of launch, OnePlus 9R's design and full specifications leaked
Just hours before the launch event, OnePlus 9R's full specifications have been leaked online via tipster Ishan Agarwal.
NASA's Ingenuity helicopter now one step closer to first flight
Over the weekend, NASA's Perseverance rover dropped the debris shield that protected the Ingenuity helicopter during the rover's historic landing on the red planet.
OnePlus Nord N1 bags BIS certification, India launch confirmed
OnePlus's upcoming mid-range smartphone, the Nord N1, is likely to be announced soon. In the latest development, the phone (model number EB2101) has received BIS certification, confirming that it will be launched in India as well.
Vivo X60 series tipped to start at Rs. 40,000
Vivo will launch the X60 series in India on March 25. The line-up includes the X60, X60 Pro, and X60 Pro+ models.
Realme C25, with Helio G70 chipset, 6,000mAh battery, goes official
Expanding its portfolio of budget smartphones, tech giant Realme has launched the C25 model in Indonesia.
Why were Google Chrome, Gmail apps crashing for some users
Early this morning, Android users around the world reported notifications alerting them that multiple apps had stopped running. The affected apps include Gmail, multiple banking apps, and Google Pay.
Black Shark 4 series, with 144Hz screen, 120W fast-charging, launched
Black Shark has launched its latest flagship gaming smartphones, the Black Shark 4 and 4 Pro, in China. The line-up starts at CNY 2,499 (roughly Rs. 27,800) and will go on sale starting March 26.
OPPO Reno5 Lite, with Dimensity 800U chipset, spotted on Geekbench
OPPO is planning to launch a new Reno5 Lite 5G model in China soon. In the latest development, the handset has been spotted on Geekbench (via MySmartPrice), revealing its key specifications.
Ahead of launch, OnePlus 9 series' prices in India leaked
OnePlus will introduce its 9 series of smartphones in India today at 7:30pm. The line-up will include 9, 9 Pro, and 9R models.
LEGO launches NASA Discovery space shuttle, Hubble telescope kit
Yesterday, renowned toymaker LEGO announced the launch of a new kit. The 2,354 pieces of the set will come together to form the Discovery space shuttle and the Hubble Space Telescope.