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Huawei launches Smart TVs with 120Hz 4K screen, Devialet-tuned speakers
Huawei has launched its Smart Screen V-series of televisions in China. They are offered in four sizes: 55-inch, 65-inch, 75-inch, and 85-inch.
Ahead of launch, iQOO 7 Legend's AnTuTu scores leaked
iQOO is all set to launch the iQOO 7 Legend model in India by the end of this month. In the latest development, tipster Mukul Sharma has shared the handset's AnTuTu benchmark scores.
ASUS ROG Phone 5 to be available from April 15
ASUS has announced that its flagship ROG Phone 5, which was launched in India last month, will go on sale starting April 15 at 12pm via Flipkart.
Acer Nitro 5, with AMD Ryzen 5 5600H processor, launched
Acer has launched the latest version of its Nitro 5 gaming laptop in India at a starting price of Rs. 71,990. It is currently up for purchase via Flipkart, Acer online store, and other Acer exclusive stores.
Facebook has no plans to notify users about data leak
The personal information of more than 530 million Facebook users was leaked and the data has been posted on a hacking forum for free.
HMD Global launches six new budget-friendly Nokia smartphones
HMD Global has announced six new Nokia-branded phones, called the C10, C20, G10, G20, X10, and X20. The line-up carries a starting price-tag of Є79 (roughly Rs. 7,000).
NewsBytes Briefing: Facebook refuses to inform leak victims, and more
By now everyone knows how a Facebook security breach leaked personal data belonging to its 533 million users. That means one in five active Facebook users has been compromised.
OnePlus Nord LE announced: How to participate in the giveaway
OnePlus has announced a special Nord LE variant aka Literally Only One Edition. There is only a single unit of this model and the company will give it away to one of the lucky winners.
Mi 11 Lite spotted on IMEI database, India launch imminent
Xiaomi is working to launch the Mi 11 Lite handset in India. The phone has been spotted in the country's IMEI database, suggesting at its certain and imminent arrival.
Samsung Galaxy M42 5G bags NFC certification, launch imminent
Samsung is expected to launch the Galaxy M42 5G handset in India soon. The phone with model number SM-M426B/DS, has received NFC certification, hinting at its imminent launch.
Lenovo's latest gaming phone has a quirky design, flagship-grade hardware
Aimed at mobile gamers, Lenovo has launched its Legion 2 Pro model in China.
Confirmed: iQOO 7 to debut in India this month
iQOO is all set to launch its latest flagship offering, the iQOO 7, in India. The company has confirmed that the phone will go official later this month. However, the launch date is yet to be revealed.
Fujifilm's latest instant camera has a retro design, selfie mode
As the latest addition to its Instax Mini series of instant cameras, Fujifilm has launched the Mini 40 model in the US.
OnePlus 9 Pro owners report overheating issues while using camera
Several OnePlus 9 Pro users are reporting overheating issues, particularly while using the Camera app.
#MalwareAlert: Fake Netflix-like app spreads malware via WhatsApp
Check Point Research (CPR) discovered a new malware on the Google Play Store that was disguised as "FlixOnline."
Samsung Galaxy Quantum2 will debut on April 23
Samsung will launch a new Galaxy Quantum2 model in South Korea on April 23, according to a Korean blog Naver.com. The handset is said to go official in select markets as Samsung Galaxy A82 5G.
Realme announces C25, C21, and C20 budget smartphones in India
Realme has launched the C25, C21, and C20 smartphones in India at a starting price-tag of Rs. 6,999. The handsets will be available via Realme.com, Flipkart, and offline stores starting next week.
Ahead of launch, OPPO A95 5G's specifications and prices leaked
OPPO is expected to launch a new A95 5G model in China by the end of this month.
Samsung releases April 2021 security update for Galaxy A71
Samsung has started rolling out a new software update for the Galaxy A71's 4G model in Hong Kong, according to SamMobile.
Realme GT Neo makes $15 million revenue in 10 seconds
Realme GT Neo went on its first sale in China today and the company has managed to record CNY 100 million revenue (roughly $15 million) in the first 10 seconds of the sale.
NewsBytes Briefing: PUBG Mobile bans millions for cheating, and more
When your game is predicated upon competitive multiplayer gameplay, it's a terrible prospect to have cheaters run amok. PUBG Mobile's Ban Pan initiative has been banning in excess of a million players every week.
Realme GT series may debut in India in early-May
Realme will launch its next flagship smartphone in India in early-May, the company's CMO Francis Wong has revealed while answering a question in the 'Know your Realmers' interview series.
Apple TV might support 120Hz output in the future
A new report from 9to5Mac claims that the publication has found references to "120 Hz" and "supports 120 Hz" in the tvOS 14.5 beta code.
Gionee M3, with MediaTek Helio P60 processor, goes official
Gionee has launched its latest budget-friendly smartphone, the M3, in China.
Mi 11 Ultra will be available in India via Amazon
Xiaomi is gearing up to launch the Mi 11 Ultra smartphone in India on April 23. In the latest development, an Amazon microsite has confirmed that handset will be available via the e-commerce giant.
Google may have inadvertently leaked the upcoming Pixel Buds A
On Tuesday, Google sent out an email to people in the Google Nest mailing list. It was accompanied by an image showing various devices from the brand.
Flipkart Mobiles Bonanza: Deals and discounts on popular smartphones
Flipkart has kicked-off its Mobiles Bonanza sale starting today.
Facebook breach: How to check if your data was compromised
After the recent Facebook data breach which affected more than 533 million users including CEO Mark Zuckerberg himself, the first question that comes to mind is, "How do I know my Facebook account was affected?"
OPPO A35 appears on China Telecom's library, key specifications revealed
OPPO may launch a new A35 model in China soon. In the latest development, the handset has been spotted on China Telecom's product library, revealing that it will come with a punch-hole display, a MediaTek Helio P35 chipset, and triple rear cameras.
OnePlus 9R to be launched in China; prices tipped
OnePlus is working to launch the 9R model in China, according to tipster Digital Chat Station. As per the leak, the smartphone will be priced under CNY 3,000 (roughly Rs. 34,000).
Vivo NEX 5 may sport quad-curved design, in-display selfie camera
Vivo is likely to launch a flagship NEX 5 smartphone sometime later this year.
WhatsApp may soon allow data transfer between Android and iOS
WhatsApp users might soon be able to transfer their data on the instant-messaging platform between iOS and Android platforms, reveals WABetaInfo in a new report.
iQOO Neo5 bags BIS certification, India launch imminent
Vivo-backed iQOO is working to launch the Neo5 model in India soon. In the latest development, tipster Mukul Sharma has revealed that the handset (model number I2012) has received BIS certification.
Redmi Note 10's 6GB RAM variant goes on open sale
If you are planning to buy the recently-launched Redmi Note 10, you will not have to wait for another flash sale.
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 4G tipped to be discontinued
Samsung will discontinue the Exynos 990-based Galaxy S20 FE 4G variant and replace it with a more powerful Snapdragon 865+ powered model, as per tipster Ice Universe.
OnePlus 9 series receives more improvements via latest OTA update
OnePlus has rolled out yet another update for its latest flagship smartphones, the OnePlus 9 and 9 Pro.
PUBG Mobile permanently bans 1.6 million players for cheating
PUBG Mobile has long had a chronic problem with cheaters. The developers have been releasing weekly reports detailing anti-cheat measures. And, now the company has permanently banned a massive 1.6 million player accounts in the five-day period between March 28 and April 1.
OPPO Reno5 Z, with MediaTek Dimensity 800U chipset, goes official
OPPO has launched its latest mid-range smartphone, the Reno5 Z, in Singapore.
NewsBytes Briefing: Mark Zuckerberg gives off mixed Signals, and more
People are best judged by their actions and not their words, and Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg is a resplendent example.
Realme 8's first update brings camera and touch improvements
Realme has started releasing a new software update for its recently-launched Realme 8 smartphone in India.