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27 Apr 2021
SpaceXSpaceX's Crew Dragon capsule had a near-miss with space debris
Last week we had reported how SpaceX Crew-2 mission carried four astronauts to the International Space Station (ISS) without incident. Unfortunately, the mission wasn't entirely incident free. The manned Crew Dragon capsule had a near-miss collision with potentially deadly space debris.
27 Apr 2021
OPPOOPPO A95 5G, with MediaTek Dimensity 800U chipset, goes official
As an addition to its A-series of smartphones, OPPO has launched the A95 5G model in China. It carries a starting price-tag of CNY 1,999 (roughly Rs. 22,900).
27 Apr 2021
iOSApple releases software updates for iPhone, iPad, macOS, and tvOS
Cupertino-based tech giant Apple has released software updates for all its major platforms including the iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Apple TV, and HomePod.
27 Apr 2021
Samsung MobilesSamsung Galaxy M42 5G's specifications confirmed via Google Play Console
Samsung will launch its Galaxy M42 5G smartphone, in India tomorrow i.e. April 28.
27 Apr 2021
TelegramTelegram update includes scheduled voice chats, in-chat payments, media-player updates
WhatsApp's alternatives such as Telegram and Signal have gained immensely from the exodus of users tired of Facebook's bait-and-switch privacy policy. Telegram, meanwhile, seems determined to maintain its momentum by introducing steady feature updates ever since.
27 Apr 2021
Latest Tech NewsItel Vision 2, with three rear cameras, launched in India
Chinese smartphone maker Itel has launched its entry-level handset, the Vision 2, in India.
27 Apr 2021
OPPOOPPO A53s 5G smartphone launched in India at Rs. 15,000
OPPO has launched its latest budget-range smartphone, the A53s 5G, in India. The handset carries a starting price-tag of Rs. 14,990 and will go on sale from May 2.
27 Apr 2021
Motorola MobileMoto G60 to go on sale in India: Details here
The Moto G60 smartphone, which was launched in India last week, will go on its first sale today at 12 pm via Flipkart. The handset comes in a single storage variant and sports a price-tag of Rs. 17,999.
27 Apr 2021
WhatsAppNewsBytes Briefing: Here's how deepfakes could end humanity, and more
Unknown perpetrators, using the power of deepfakes, duped Dutch politicians into believing they were video conferencing with Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny's chief of staff.
27 Apr 2021
SecurityDatabase consisting of 20 million BigBasket users leaked online
Indian firms continue to be targeted by cybercriminals. After the recent MobiKwik and Domino's India leaks, it's the turn of online grocery giant BigBasket.
27 Apr 2021
Honor MobilesPrior to unveiling, specifications of HONOR 50 Pro+ handset leaked
HONOR will announce its latest 50-series of smartphones in May, including the flagship 50 Pro+ model.
27 Apr 2021
XiaomiXiaomi rolls out MIUI 12.5 update for Redmi K40 smartphone
Xiaomi has started rolling out the MIUI 12.5 update for its Redmi K40 handset in China.
26 Apr 2021
NASANASA's Ingenuity helicopter completes third long-distance flight, with fastest-yet airspeed
NASA's Perseverance rover Mars mission has been a resounding success so far, with both its technology demonstrations showing promise.
26 Apr 2021
WhatsAppWhatsApp is testing a new 24-hour limit for disappearing messages
Popular Facebook-owned messaging service WhatsApp has been releasing new features nearly every week as the deadline to enforce its do-or-die privacy policy draws near.
26 Apr 2021
Motorola MobileMoto G20, with a 90Hz screen and 5,000mAh battery, launched
Motorola has launched its latest budget-range smartphone, the Moto G20 in Europe. It will go on sale there later this week.
26 Apr 2021
OPPOOPPO K9 5G smartphone's specifications confirmed via official listing
Ahead of its unveiling on May 6, OPPO has listed its K9 5G smartphone on its official Chinese website, revealing its key specifications and features.
26 Apr 2021
OPPOOPPO A74 5G smartphone goes on sale in India
OPPO's recently-launched A74 5G smartphone has gone on sale in India today. The handset sports a price-tag of Rs. 17,990 and is available for purchase via Amazon India.
26 Apr 2021
iQOO 7iQOO 7 series launched in India starting at Rs. 32,000
iQOO has launched its latest 7-series of smartphones in India. The line-up, including the gaming-centric 7 and flagship 7 Legend models, starts at Rs. 31,990.
26 Apr 2021
Honor MobilesHONOR Play 20 smartphone, with a Unisoc processor, goes official
Chinese smartphone maker HONOR has launched its latest budget-range handset, the Play 20 in its home country. The device carries a starting price-tag of CNY 899 (roughly Rs. 10,380).
26 Apr 2021
SamsungSamsung's SmartThings Find app anti-tracking feature can detect hidden SmartTags
Apple finally launched its much-awaited AirTag at the Spring Loaded event. However, Samsung had already beat it to the punch by launching SmartTags accompanied by the SmartThings Find app.
26 Apr 2021
Verizon CommunicationsVerizon's Motorola One 5G UW smartphone gets Android 11 update
Motorola has started rolling an Android 11 update for its One 5G UW handset locked onto Verizon's network.
25 Apr 2021
SamsungSamsung rolls out One UI 3.0 update for Galaxy A01
Samsung has started rolling out an Android 11-based One UI 3.0 update for its Galaxy A01 budget smartphone in Russia.
25 Apr 2021
LenovoLenovo Xiaoxin Air 14 Plus, Air 15's latest versions launched
Lenovo has launched the Air 14 Plus 2021 and Air 15 2021's Ryzen Editions as the latest versions of its Xiaoxin notebook series.
25 Apr 2021
HuaweiHuawei nova 8 Pro 4G, with a 120Hz screen, unveiled
Chinese tech giant Huawei has unveiled its nova 8 Pro 4G smartphone. To recall, the 5G variant had gone official last December.
25 Apr 2021
GoogleGoogle Photos gets new 'Sharpen' and 'Denoise' photo editing effects
Google Photos has been one of the most popular gallery apps on Android, pre-loaded on many Android phones.
25 Apr 2021
SamsungSamsung releases April 2021 security patch for Galaxy A8 (2018)
Samsung has started rolling out the latest April 2021 Android security patch for the Galaxy A8 (2018) model.
24 Apr 2021
VivoVivo to launch V21, 'India's slimmest smartphone,' on April 29
Vivo is all set to launch its latest 5G smartphone, the V21 5G, in India on April 29, a Flipkart microsite has confirmed. The same phone will be launched in Malaysia on April 27.
24 Apr 2021
WhatsAppWhatsApp beta testers catch glimpse of new voice message settings
Recently, Facebook-owned instant messaging service WhatsApp rolled out yet another feature for beta testers that would allow faster playback of voice messages.
24 Apr 2021
Xiaomi IndiaXiaomi Mi 11X Pro's pre-orders begin: Details here
A day after its launch, Xiaomi has started accepting the pre-orders of the Mi 11X Pro smartphone in India.
24 Apr 2021
Upcoming Mobile PhonesASUS ZenFone 8 series to be launched on May 12
ASUS is all set to unveil its latest ZenFone 8 series of smartphones in the global markets on May 12.
24 Apr 2021
XTwitter working on feature to tip users for tweets
Twitter is going all out with its monetization model, and the latest addition to that involves a way for Twitter users to pay each other.
24 Apr 2021
Latest Tech NewsiQOO 7's prices leaked; may cost Rs. 35,000 in India
A couple of days prior to its launch on April 26, iQOO 7's pricing details in India have been leaked via Amazon's promotional material.
24 Apr 2021
InstagramNewsBytes Briefing: App makers are terrified for Apple, and more
If you thought the term Big Tech mafia was a hyperbole, think again. App makers told US senators that they are scared of Apple and Google during the ongoing anti-trust dog and pony show.
24 Apr 2021
Android 11OPPO rolls out ColorOS 11 update for the Reno2 smartphone
OPPO has started rolling out the Android 11-based ColorOS 11 update for its Reno2 model in multiple countries including India.
24 Apr 2021
AsusASUS ExpertBook B9 (2021) laptop launched at Rs. 1.15 lakh
ASUS has launched the 2021 version of its ExpertBook B9 laptop in India. Its price starts at Rs. 1.15 lakh.
23 Apr 2021
SpaceXNASA, SpaceX Crew-2 astronauts successfully embark on journey to ISS
On April 23, NASA launched a crew of four astronauts on a flight to the International Space Station (ISS) without incident.
23 Apr 2021
iOSiOS 15 may pack iPad UI improvements, notification delivery upgrades
Following Apple's Spring Loaded event, it's almost certain that the company will announce its newest iOS 15 and the equivalent iPadOS 15 at the Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) usually held in June.
23 Apr 2021
RealmeRealme Q3, Q3 Pro, and Q3i smartphones launched in China
Realme has launched its latest Q3 series of smartphones in China. The line-up includes the Q3, Q3 Pro, and Q3i models and carries a starting price-tag of CNY 1,099 (Rs. 12,670).
23 Apr 2021
Samsung MobilesSamsung Galaxy A22 5G's specifications revealed via Geekbench; renders leaked
Samsung is likely to launch a new smartphone, the Galaxy A22 5G, in the second half of 2021.
23 Apr 2021
OPPOOPPO to debut cheapest 5G phone in India on April-27
As per a Flipkart microsite, OPPO will launch a new 5G smartphone, the A53s 5G, in India on April 27.
