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29 Mar 2021

Realme

Realme 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

Blockchain

Million-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

Xiaomi

Xiaomi 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

OPPO

OPPO 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 Mobile

Motorola 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 News

Redmi 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 Printing

Ford 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

Intel

This 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 Mobiles

Mi 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 Mobiles

Samsung 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 Mobiles

Mi 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

Spotify

Spotify 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

Xiaomi

Xiaomi 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 Mobiles

Mate 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 Mobiles

Mi 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

Google

NewsBytes 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

Asus

ASUS 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.

iQOO 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 4

Black 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 Mobiles

Mi 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

OPPO

OPPO 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

OnePlus

OnePlus 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

OPPO

OPPO 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 Mobiles

Samsung 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

OPPO

OPPO 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 Mobile

Moto 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 Mobile

Moto 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

X

NewsBytes 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

Qualcomm

Qualcomm 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 Mobiles

Samsung 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 Mobiles

Samsung 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

Realme

Ahead 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

OnePlus

OnePlus 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 Mobiles

Samsung 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 Phones

iQOO 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 News

ESA 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 Mobiles

This 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

Realme

Realme 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 Mobiles

Xiaomi 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 Change

Deadly 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.