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01 May 2021
OPPOOPPO A53's prices slashed by up to Rs. 2,500
OPPO A53, which was launched last year, has received a price-cut in India. The handset has become cheaper by up to Rs. 2,500 in the offline market. It now starts at Rs. 10,990 for the entry-level 4GB/64GB model.
01 May 2021
Motorola MobileMoto G40 Fusion goes on sale in India via Flipkart
Motorola's recently-launched Moto G40 Fusion model has gone on sale in India today. The handset is up for grabs via Flipkart. It carries a starting price-tag of Rs. 13,999 for the 4GB/64GB base model.
01 May 2021
BlockchainDisaster Girl has sold her viral meme for $500,000
Although you might not remember Zoë Roth by her name, you would have probably seen her in the legendary meme that came to be known as "Disaster Girl".
01 May 2021
Samsung MobilesSamsung's most affordable 5G smartphone is now available in India
Samsung's most affordable 5G smartphone, the Galaxy M42 5G, has gone on sale in India today. The handset is available via Amazon and Samsung's e-store at a starting price of Rs. 21,999 for the 6GB/128GB base variant.
01 May 2021
FacebookNewsBytes Briefing: Chip shortage cripples the auto industry, and more
Global chip shortages are getting ridiculous. Ford has projected its earnings will be slashed by an eye watering $2.5 billion as a consequence. That's 1.1 million fewer vehicles from just one auto maker.
01 May 2021
OPPOOPPO F11 Pro receives Android 11-based ColorOS 11 in India
OPPO has started rolling out an Android 11-based ColorOS 11 update for its F11 Pro model in India.
01 May 2021
SamsungSamsung Galaxy Book Flex2 Alpha, with 11th-generation Intel processors, launched
As an addition to its Galaxy Book series, South Korean tech giant Samsung has launched its Flex2 Alpha laptop in the US.
30 Apr 2021
Samsung MobilesSamsung rolls out camera-centric update for its Galaxy A52 smartphone
Samsung has started rolling out a new software update for its Galaxy A52 smartphone in multiple countries, including India.
30 Apr 2021
YouTubeYouTube testing SoundCloud-inspired timed comments linked to specific video timestamps
YouTube is working on borrowing a nifty SoundCloud feature that allows videos to be annotated by comments. The feature allows users to view comments tied to the exact moment they are watching in a video.
30 Apr 2021
AndroidGoogle cracking down of scammy, misleading Play Store app listings
Google has announced sweeping new Play Store guidelines for publishing apps. The policies are designed to make app listings accurate, concise, and devoid of visual clutter and spam.
30 Apr 2021
Latest Tech NewsRedmi Note 10S teased in India; to be launched soon
A few hours ago, Redmi took to Twitter announcing its plan of launching a new smartphone in India. The company also shared an image of a box full of hints, which pointed toward the Note 10S handset.
30 Apr 2021
Sony MobilesPricing details of Sony Xperia 1 III in China leaked
Sony's recently-unveiled Xperia 1 III handset, will debut in China on May 20.
30 Apr 2021
Samsung MobilesSamsung Galaxy M32 handset spotted on Geekbench; key specifications revealed
A new Samsung smartphone bearing model number SM-M325FV will be launched soon. It is believed to be the Galaxy M32.
30 Apr 2021
Honor MobilesPrior to launch, specifications of HONOR Play 5 smartphone leaked
Chinese tech giant HONOR is likely to launch a new smartphone named Play 5, in its home country soon.
30 Apr 2021
Space NewsChina's space station materializes with the launch of first module
The International Space Station's (ISS) decades long monopoly on space is coming to an end. China has launched the first module of its ambitious space station program from the country's Wenchang Space Launch Centre.
30 Apr 2021
FacebookNewsBytes Briefing: Facebook commits accidental censorship, and more
Facebook is so used to censorship that it sometimes does so accidentally. That's the reason it cited after being caught hiding posts calling for the resignation of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the country's worsening pandemic crisis.
30 Apr 2021
WhatsAppTelegram promises to implement group video calling feature in May
After introducing one-on-one video calls, WhatsApp's rival messaging platform Telegram recently announced that it would get a group video calling feature in May.
30 Apr 2021
Samsung MobilesSamsung Galaxy S20 series gets camera improvements via latest update
South Korean tech giant Samsung is rolling out a new software update for its Galaxy S20 smartphone series in Germany.
30 Apr 2021
PocoPOCO M3 Pro 5G handset bags NBTC certification; launch imminent
POCO will launch a new 5G handset, the M3 Pro 5G, in India soon. In the latest development, the device has been certified by Thailand's NBTC.
29 Apr 2021
Motorola MobileMoto G50 handset, with Snapdragon 480 chipset, launched in China
Motorola has launched its budget-range 5G smartphone, the Moto G50, in China. The handset is priced at CNY 1,499 (roughly Rs. 17,000).
29 Apr 2021
XiaomiRedmi Note 10 handset has become marginally costlier in India
Xiaomi has marginally increased the prices of its Note 10 smartphone in India.
29 Apr 2021
SamsungSamsung Galaxy Book Pro and Pro 360 announced: Details here
South Korean tech giant Samsung has announced its Galaxy Book Pro and Galaxy Book Pro 360 laptops at its Unpacked event.
29 Apr 2021
GoogleYou can teach Google Assistant to pronounce contact names right
Search giant Google has improved its artificial intelligence-powered voice assistant. This allows the Google Assistant to pronounce difficult contact names, while also keeping a track of the context of your conversations with it.
29 Apr 2021
XiaomiRedmi K40 Gaming Edition may debut in India under POCO-branding
Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi will launch its Redmi K40 Gaming Edition handset in India as the POCO F3 GT, tipster Kacper Skrzypek has claimed. However, it is yet to be officially confirmed.
29 Apr 2021
NetflixNetflix announces 'Play Something'—the platform's version of a Shuffle button
In January, Netflix was spotted testing a feature called "Shuffle Play" on its app for smart TVs. At the time, it was speculated that the feature would witness an official roll-out later this year.
29 Apr 2021
VivoVivo V21 5G, with 44MP OIS selfie camera, goes official
As an addition to its V-series of smartphones, Vivo has launched its V21 5G model in India. It carries a starting price-tag of Rs. 29,990.
29 Apr 2021
ZomatoNewsBytes Briefing: Intel should be worried of Apple, and more
Even as Apple's new iOS 14.5 wreaks havoc on Facebook's and Google's advertising business model, its custom-designed processors have not only displaced Intel's offerings, but their performance and efficiency threatens the x86 rivals.
29 Apr 2021
Samsung MobilesSamsung Galaxy S21 Ultra gets improved camera, security via update
South Korean tech giant Samsung has released a new software update for its Galaxy S21 Ultra handset in Germany.
29 Apr 2021
RealmeRealme X7 Pro gets early access to Realme UI 2.0
Chinese tech giant Realme has announced the Realme UI 2.0 early access program for its X7 Pro 5G handset in India.
28 Apr 2021
TruecallerTruecaller makes it easier to contact designated Indian COVID-19 hospitals
Popular caller identification app Truecaller is adding a directory of designated COVID-19 hospitals in India.
28 Apr 2021
FacebookInstagram is developing Creator Shops, tools targeting 'creator middle class'
In a recent Instagram Live session with Instagram boss Adam Mosseri, Mark Zuckerberg announced a suite of new tools which would help Instagram influencers monetize their online presence.
28 Apr 2021
DellDell Latitude 7320 Detachable laptop, with Thunderbolt 4 ports, launched
As the latest addition to the Latitude series of laptops, Dell has launched its Latitude 7320 Detachable model in the US. Details regarding its international availability are yet to be revealed.
28 Apr 2021
ZTE Mobile PhonesZTE Blade 11 Prime launched in the US: Details here
Chinese tech giant ZTE has launched its latest budget-friendly handset, the Blade 11 Prime, in the US. Its availability in other markets is unclear for now.
28 Apr 2021
Samsung MobilesSamsung Galaxy M42 5G launched in India at Rs. 20,000
Samsung has launched its Galaxy M42 5G smartphone in India. Its price starts at Rs. 19,999 and it will go on sale from May 1.
28 Apr 2021
Latest Mobile PhonesRedmi's first gaming smartphone, with MediaTek Dimensity 1200 chipset, launched
Redmi has launched its first gaming smartphone, the K40 Gaming Edition in China. It carries a starting price-tag of CNY 1,999 (roughly Rs. 23,000).
28 Apr 2021
TECNO MobileTECNO SPARK 7 Pro, with MediaTek Helio G80 chipset, announced
As an addition to its SPARK 7 series of smartphones, TECNO has unveiled its SPARK 7 Pro model.
28 Apr 2021
SpaceXNewsBytes Briefing: Apple puts Facebook, Google on notice, and more
In January everyone had dismissed Apple CEO Tim Cook's privacy campaign as a PR stunt. We had called it back then that it was no ordinary PR stunt, and Cook was setting up a booby trap to gut rivals Facebook and Google.
28 Apr 2021
Nokia MobilesHMD Global rolls out Android 11 update for Nokia 2.4
HMD Global has started rolling out an Android 11 update for its Nokia 2.4 smartphone in 35 countries, including India.
28 Apr 2021
VivoVivo V21 series, with 44MP selfie camera, launched in Malaysia
Vivo has launched its V21 series of smartphones in Malaysia, including the V21, V21 5G, and V21e models.
27 Apr 2021
XTwitter will display region-specific vaccination information prompt in user timelines
On April 26, popular microblogging platform Twitter said that this week, it will display a prompt with region-specific COVID-19 vaccine information at the top of people's timelines.
