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29 Mar 2021
RealmeRealme GT Neo with 12GB of RAM spotted on Geekbench
Realme is all set to launch the GT Neo smartphone, the second in line to join its GT series, in China on March 31.
28 Mar 2021
BlockchainMillion-dollar NFTs could disappear with time if they aren't maintained
Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) are all the rage these days with completely virtual entities such as Jack Dorsey's first tweet, the world's first virtual house, famous memes, and digital art being sold for millions of dollars online.
28 Mar 2021
XiaomiXiaomi warns chip shortage will increase prices, but Apple unaffected
Gamers have been forced to buy graphics cards at insane markups due to global chip shortages. Looks like it's the smartphone buyers' turn to suffer now.
28 Mar 2021
OPPOOPPO rolls-out ColorOS 11.1 update for Find X2 Lite model
OPPO has started releasing the Android 11-based ColorOS 11.1 update for the Find X2 Lite model.
28 Mar 2021
Motorola MobileMotorola releases Android 11 update for Moto G 5G Plus
Motorola has started rolling out the Android 11 update for its Moto G 5G Plus model.
28 Mar 2021
Latest Tech NewsRedmi Note 10 5G spotted on TENAA, China launch imminent
Redmi is expected to announce the Note 10 5G model in China in the coming weeks. In the latest development, the handset has been spotted on TENAA, hinting at its imminent launch.
27 Mar 2021
3D PrintingFord now produces F-250 parts using recycled 3D printer waste
American automaker Ford has teamed up with HP and three other companies to repurpose spent 3D printing raw materials such as powders and filaments. The new process converts the waste into material suitable for injection molding plastic parts for vehicles.
27 Mar 2021
IntelThis AI-powered backpack could replace guide dogs for the blind
Most visually impaired people depend on walking canes and guide dogs to navigate public places. While tools do exist to assist with haptic feedback, they aren't comprehensive solutions.
27 Mar 2021
Xiaomi MobilesMi 11 Ultra to feature new 'full phase cooling technology'
Ahead of the March 29 launch event, Xiaomi has started teasing some of the key highlights of its high-end flagship smartphone, the Mi 11 Ultra.
27 Mar 2021
Samsung MobilesSamsung Galaxy M42, A42 receive BIS certification, India launch imminent
Samsung is expected to launch the Galaxy M42 5G and A42 5G models in India soon. In the latest development, the handsets have been spotted on the BIS certification site, hinting at their imminent launch.
27 Mar 2021
Xiaomi MobilesMi 10i emerges as India's top 5G smartphone (shipments-wise)
Mi 10i 5G has become the top 5G smartphone in India in terms of shipments, Xiaomi has announced. The tech giant has claimed the top position for its affordable 5G handset citing IDC India Monthly Smartphone Tracker report.
27 Mar 2021
SpotifySpotify desktop and web apps get improved UI, curation tools
Popular music streaming platform Spotify is giving its desktop app a comprehensive UI update. Both Mac and Windows versions of the desktop app will receive the revamped look. The platform-agnostic web app is also receiving a similar cosmetic upgrade.
27 Mar 2021
XiaomiXiaomi might be working on an electric car project
While Apple wrangles unsuccessfully with auto manufacturers over its ridiculous branding rules, Xiaomi might beat it to the electric car race. The Chinese electronics conglomerate's smart mobility strategy involves tying up with a local auto maker called Great Wall Motor.
27 Mar 2021
Huawei MobilesMate X2 will be the first phone to receive HarmonyOS
Huawei will launch its own operating system, HarmonyOS, in April, the company has confirmed. The third beta version will arrive on March 31, followed by the stable version in April.
27 Mar 2021
Xiaomi MobilesMi 11 Pro, with Snapdragon 888 chipset, spotted on Geekbench
Xiaomi is expected to launch the Mi 11 Pro model on March 29, alongside Mi 11 Ultra, Lite, and MIX smartphones.
27 Mar 2021
GoogleNewsBytes Briefing: The curious case of disappearing NFTs, and more
Even as everyone gets ready to jump on the NFT bandwagon, here's something you might want to know before putting your life savings into them.
27 Mar 2021
AsusASUS ZenFone 7 and 7 Pro receive Android 11 update
ASUS has started releasing the Android 11 update for its flagship ZenFone 7 and 7 Pro smartphones in Taiwan.
27 Mar 2021
Upcoming Mobile PhonesiQOO Neo5 appears on Indian IMEI database, launch imminent
iQOO is gearing up to launch the Neo5 model in India soon. In the latest development, the phone has been spotted on the Indian IMEI database (via Mukul Sharma) with model number V2055A.
26 Mar 2021
Black Shark 4Black Shark 4-series made $30 million revenue in five minutes
Black Shark 4 and 4 Pro smartphones went on sale today in China and the company made a revenue of CNY 200 million ($30 million) during the first five minutes of the sale.
26 Mar 2021
Xiaomi MobilesMi 11 Ultra to feature a new silicon-oxygen anode battery
Xiaomi is gearing up to announce its Mi 11 series of smartphones on March 29, including the high-end Mi 11 Ultra model.
26 Mar 2021
OPPOOPPO F19 to be priced under Rs. 20,000 in India
OPPO is expected to introduce a new F19 model in India soon. It will join the recently-launched F19 Pro and F19 Pro+ smartphones.
26 Mar 2021
OnePlusOnePlus 9 series records 324% more pre-orders than 8 series
OnePlus CEO Pete Lau has announced that the first day pre-orders of the newly-launched flagship 9 series has overtaken the last generation 8 series by a whopping 324%.
26 Mar 2021
OPPOOPPO Find X3 Pro wins Red Dot Product Design Award
OPPO's newly-launched flagship smartphone, the Find X3 Pro has won the Red Dot Product Design Award 2021 for its "space-age elegance" and "futuristic aesthetics."
26 Mar 2021
Samsung MobilesSamsung Galaxy F02s tipped to be priced at Rs. 9,000
Samsung is working on a new F-series budget smartphone, called the Galaxy F02s. It is likely to be launched in India soon.
26 Mar 2021
OPPOOPPO A74, with Snapdragon 662, spotted on Google Play Console
OPPO is gearing up to launch a new A74 model in the coming weeks.
26 Mar 2021
Motorola MobileMoto G50, with Snapdragon 480 chipset, triple rear cameras, announced
Motorola has launched its latest budget-friendly 5G smartphone, the Moto G50, in select European countries.
26 Mar 2021
Motorola MobileMoto G100, with 90Hz screen and dual selfie cameras, launched
As an addition to its G series of smartphones, Motorola has launched the Moto G100 model. It comes as a rebranded version of Motorola Edge S.
26 Mar 2021
XNewsBytes Briefing: Reddit users get transgender employee fired, and more
The last couple of days saw high drama with several high-profile subReddits going private to protest Reddit censoring dissent against an employee. Redditors expressed concerns against a recent Reddit hire and former transgender politician's checkered past.
26 Mar 2021
QualcommQualcomm is reportedly developing an Android-based Nintendo Switch lookalike
Popular smartphone chip manufacturer Qualcomm could be planning to enter the handheld gaming devices market with a hardware offering.
26 Mar 2021
Samsung MobilesSamsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G receives Galaxy S21-like camera features
Samsung has started rolling out a new software update for the Galaxy S20 FE 5G model that introduces Galaxy S21-like camera features.
26 Mar 2021
Samsung MobilesSamsung releases One UI 3.1 update for Galaxy A90 5G
Samsung Galaxy A90 5G is receiving the latest Android 11-based One UI 3.1 update.
25 Mar 2021
RealmeAhead of launch, Realme GT Neo previewed in official teasers
Realme is gearing up to introduce the GT Neo model in China on March 31. In the run-up to the launch event, the company has previewed the handset through several teasers.
25 Mar 2021
OnePlusOnePlus releases Android 11 update for 7 and 7 Pro
OnePlus has started releasing the Android 11-based OxygenOS 11 update for its 7 and 7 Pro models.
25 Mar 2021
Samsung MobilesSamsung S20 FE 5G to debut in India next week
Samsung will launch the Galaxy S20 FE's 5G version in India next week, according to ETTelecom.
25 Mar 2021
Latest Mobile PhonesiQOO Z3, with 120Hz screen and triple rear cameras, launched
Vivo's sub-brand iQOO has announced the Z3 smartphone in China at a starting price of CNY 1,699 (roughly Rs. 19,000).
25 Mar 2021
Space NewsESA developing an autonomous robot for lunar cave exploration
The European Space Agency (ESA) is developing a spherical robot to explore lunar caves. The autonomous robot will be lowered into caves on the Moon's surface that could protect settlers from radiation, temperature extremities, and micrometeorites.
25 Mar 2021
Huawei MobilesThis is how the Huawei P50 Pro+ will look like
Huawei is expected to introduce the P50 series of smartphones on April 17. The line-up is said to include the P50, P50 Pro, and P50 Pro+ models.
25 Mar 2021
RealmeRealme V13 appears in a teaser image, key features revealed
Realme seems to be working on a new budget smartphone, called the V13. In the latest development, a teaser image of the phone has leaked on Weibo, giving us a glimpse into its design features.
25 Mar 2021
Xiaomi MobilesXiaomi could launch its first foldable smartphone on March 29
Xiaomi is expected to launch a new Mi MIX smartphone on March 29, alongside the Mi 11 Ultra, Mi 11 Pro, and Mi 11 Lite models.
25 Mar 2021
Climate ChangeDeadly heatwaves will become more common in South Asia: Scientists
Potentially deadly heatwaves will likely become more commonplace in South Asian countries, including India, in the coming decades even if global warming is limited to 1.5 degree Celsius, according to a new study.