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Xiaomi Mi 11X series goes official starting at Rs. 30,000
Xiaomi has launched its Mi 11X smartphone series in India, which includes the Mi 11X and 11X Pro models. The line-up starts at Rs. 29,999.
Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra launched in India at Rs. 70,000
Xiaomi has launched its flagship smartphone, the Mi 11 Ultra, in India at Rs. 69,999.
Twitter begins testing Professional Profiles for businesses in the US
Popular microblogging platform Twitter has announced the launch of a new Professional Profile test feature that would set businesses apart from individuals on the platform.
NewsBytes Briefing: Hackers blackmail Apple with repair schematics, and more
Apple has been fleecing customers with exorbitant repair charges and planned obsolescence, but now a hacker collective called REvil has turned the tables on it.
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 4G, with Snapdragon 865 chipset, revealed
Samsung has listed a new version of the Galaxy S20 FE 4G smartphone on its Swedish website with a Snapdragon 865 chipset against the previously used Exynos 990 processor.
Samsung Galaxy M40 receives One UI 3.1 update in India
Samsung has started rolling out Android 11-based One UI 3.1 update for the Galaxy M40 handset in India.
Realme 8 Pro now comes in an 'Illuminating Yellow' color
Realme has launched an Illuminating Yellow color option for its 8 Pro smartphone in India.
Here's a round-up of Apple AirTag accessories you'll eventually need
Following months of anticipation, Apple finally announced its coin-shaped object trackers dubbed AirTag at the company's Spring Loaded event on April 20.
Google Meet receives feature updates, user interface improvements
Observing video calling platform Zoom's pandemic-fuelled popularity, Google opened up its enterprise-only video conferencing tool called Google Meet to all Gmail users.
Infinix Hot 10S and Hot 10S NFC gaming phones announced
Infinix has announced its latest gaming-centric smartphones, the Hot 10S, and the 10S NFC.
Acer refreshes Spin 7 as India's first 5G-enabled convertible laptop
Acer has refreshed its Spin 7 model in India with 5G connectivity, making it the country's first 5G-enabled laptop.
Hackers leak Apple iMac, unreleased MacBook schematics, demand $50 million
After Facebook, it's Apple's tryst with cybercrime after it was targeted in a $50 million ransomware attack. Hackers have got their hands on a cache of engineering schematics for a number of Apple products by targeting the company's Taiwanese supplier.
NASA's MOXIE proof-of-concept successfully converts Martian carbon dioxide to oxygen
Besides the Ingenuity helicopter that took flight on Mars earlier this week, NASA had sent another proof of concept to the red planet. The device is called Mars Oxygen In-Situ Resource Utilization Experiment (MOXIE).
Prior to launch, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3's battery details leaked
Samsung may launch its third-generation foldable smartphone, the Z Fold3 in July, alongside the Galaxy Z Flip2 model.
Google Pixel 5a 5G to sport a Snapdragon 765G processor
Google will launch its latest Pixel smartphone, the Pixel 5a 5G, in the US, Japan, and probably India, later this year.
Realme 8 5G smartphone launched in India at Rs. 15,000
Realme has launched its latest budget-range 5G smartphone, the Realme 8 5G, in India. The handset carries a starting price-tag of Rs. 14,999 and will go on sale from April 28.
Redmi K40 Game Enhanced Edition to debut on April 27
Redmi will launch its latest gaming smartphone, the K40 Game Enhanced Edition in China on April 27. It will join the recently-launched Redmi K40 series.
NewsBytes Briefing: Facebook promotes cybercriminals targeting its userbase, and more
Facebook's recent string of security snafus aren't mere coincidences, but a symptom of what's turning out to be systemic security lapses. Case in point: Facebook Messenger users in 84 countries face serious phishing threats.
Tesla crash kills two, CEO Musk denies Autopilot use
On April 18, two men aged 59 and 69 years old met a fiery demise when the 2019 Tesla Model S that they were traveling in collided with a tree and went up in flames just outside Houston.
Vivo V2118A handset's specifications leaked; should debut under iQOO branding
Vivo is gearing up to launch a new smartphone, codenamed V2118A, soon.
Apple unveils iPad Pro with notebook-grade M1 chip, mini-LED display
At its Spring Loaded event, Apple launched a variety of computing hardware including its latest generation iPad Pro powered by the same M1 chip that can be found in its notebook-form siblings such as the MacBook Air and MacBook Pro.
TECNO SPARK 7P smartphone, with a 90Hz display, goes official
Chinese smartphone maker TECNO has unveiled a new model called the SPARK 7P. The handset is a successor to the recently-launched SPARK 7 in India.
TECNO CAMON 17, with Helio G85 chipset, spotted in Kenya
Ahead of its unveiling, a new TECNO smartphone called the CAMON 17, has appeared in Kenya. The handset is currently up for pre-orders in the country.
POCO M2 Reloaded smartphone launched in India at Rs. 9,500
POCO has launched the latest version of its M2 smartphone, the M2 Reloaded in India. The handset is priced at Rs. 9,499 and is available for purchase via Flipkart.
Simple oral hygiene could help reduce COVID-19 severity: Study
Simple oral hygiene measures could help lower the risk of novel coronavirus transmission from the mouth to the lungs, and help prevent severe instances of COVID-19, according to a study published in the Journal of Oral Medicine and Dental Research.
OPPO K9, with 65W fast-charging, to debut on May 6
Chinese smartphone maker OPPO will launch its latest K-series handset, the K9 in China on May 6. The event is scheduled for 3 pm local time (12:30 pm IST).
Facebook Messenger users in 84 countries face phishing scam threat
Analysts at cybersecurity firm Group-IB's Digital Risk Protection (DRP) wing have uncovered an old-school phishing scam targeting Facebook Messenger users at a global scale.
iQOO 7 wins the 2021 Red Dot Product Design Award
The iQOO 7 smartphone, which was launched in China in January, has won the 2021 Red Dot Award for Product Design.
'Triple mutant' variant of coronavirus emerges; gene study inadequate: Report
A third mutation has reportedly been detected in the "double mutant" variant of coronavirus, raising concerns about the ability of the virus to evade the human immune response.
Amazon is opening a high-tech, AR-enabled hair salon in London
After establishing its presence globally in online and physical retail, Amazon announced that it will open an "experimental" brick-and-mortar hair salon in London's East End Spitalfields area.
Apple Spring Loaded Event roundup: Here's everything Apple announced
Apple finally held its first event of the year. As expected, the iPhone 13 received no mention, but the company unveiled new iMac and iPad Pro upgraded with its M1 chipset, in addition to AirTag and Apple Card.
NewsBytes Briefing: Facebook announces its Clubhouse clone, and more
You can find everything in Silicon Valley except originality. Sure enough, Facebook joins the mad rush to clone Clubhouse.
OnePlus 9, 9 Pro's latest update brings April security patch
OnePlus has started rolling out its fourth OxygenOS software update for its 9 and 9 Pro models.
Realme X7 Max smartphone to be launched in India soon
As an addition to its X7 series of smartphones, Realme is gearing up to launch a new flagship model in India, the X7 Max, according to tipster Himanshu Agarwal.
Reddit throws open its Clubhouse clone to the masses
Every social media entity under the sun has either announced plans to clone Clubhouse or actually introduced a clone. After Facebook, Spotify, LinkedIn, and Telegram jumped on the audio-only social media bandwagon, Reddit has finally caught onto the phenomenon.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 to be offered in eight shades
Samsung will unveil its new foldable smartphone, the Z Flip3 in July.
Samsung Galaxy F52 5G spotted on Bluetooth SIG certification site
Samsung will announce a new F-series smartphone, the Galaxy F52 5G, soon.
HONOR Play5T Life, with Helio P35 chipset, launched in China
Chinese tech giant HONOR has launched a new smartphone named Play5T Life, in its home country. It will go on sale there on April 27.
Apple's Find My app can now locate non-Apple products too
Tech giant Apple has recently announced that the Find My app and its underlying Find My network will expand to include third-party accessories and products.
Moto G60 and G40 Fusion handsets launched in India
Motorola has launched its latest G-series of smartphones in India, the Moto G40 Fusion and Moto G60. The devices carry a starting price-tag of Rs. 13,999 and Rs. 17,999, respectively.