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Samsung Galaxy F52's live images and prices leaked
Samsung is gearing up to launch the Galaxy F52 5G model in China soon.
Ahead of its launch, ASUS ZenFone 8's prices tipped
ASUS is gearing up to announce the ZenFone 8 series of flagship smartphones on May 12. However, the India launch has been postponed due to the current COVID-19 situation.
NewsBytes Briefing: Clubhouse finally launches Android app, and more
Clubhouse just found out the hard way that it is no De Beers, and that boosting app popularity with artificial scarcity doesn't work forever.
Redmi K40 Gaming Edition's Lite version to debut soon
Redmi is likely to launch a new Lite variant of its latest gaming smartphone, the K40 Gaming, by the end of May in China. It will be powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 1100 processor, according to tipster Digital Chat Station.
POCO F3 GT appears on an e-commerce site; prices revealed
Rumors are rife that Redmi's recently-launched gaming smartphone, the K40 Gaming Edition, will debut in the global markets as POCO F3 GT.
Red Magic 6R bags 3C certification with 55W fast-charging support
As an addition to its Magic 6-series of smartphones, Nubia is gearing up to launch the Red Magic 6R soon.
ASUS ZenFone 8 series' India launch deferred due to COVID-19
ASUS is gearing up to announce its latest ZenFone 8 series of smartphones on May 12. The line-up includes the ZenFone 8 and 8 Flip models.
Huawei Qingyun L410's online listing reveals its prices and specifications
Huawei has entered the market of ARM-based laptops with the latest Qingyun L410 model. The device has been listed on JD.com, revealing its prices and specifications.
HONOR 50's leaked render reveals triple rear camera system
Chinese tech giant HONOR is expected to launch the HONOR 50 smartphone in June this year. In the latest development, an image of the handset has been leaked on Weibo, revealing its rear design.
Lenovo Yoga Pad Pro scheduled to debut on May 24
Lenovo is working to launch its high-end tablet, the Yoga Pad Pro. In the latest development, the company has responded to a user's query on Weibo, stating that the device will debut on May 24.
Samsung to launch three flagship Galaxy smartphones in August
Samsung is working toward launching as many as three premium Galaxy smartphones in the second half of 2021.
COVID-19 vaccine offers minimal protection to organ transplant recipients: Study
Although two doses of a COVID-19 vaccine confer protection for people who have received solid organ transplants, it's not enough to enable them to dispense with masks, physical distancing, and safety measures, a study said.
SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket completes record 10th successful launch, landing
SpaceX CEO Elon Musk recently shared a historic achievement for SpaceX on Twitter. On May 9, a Falcon 9 rocket called B1051 successfully completed 10 launches and landings.
Clubhouse launches Android beta app after iOS downloads drop significantly
After more than a year of iOS exclusivity, Clubhouse is finally coming to Android. The only catch is that the beta Android version is restricted to US users at the moment.
ASUS ZenFone 8 tipped to feature a 120Hz AMOLED display
Ahead of its May 12 launch, ASUS ZenFone 8 smartphone has appeared in yet another leak. Tipster Mukul Sharma has shared the full details of the handset, reiterating some of the already leaked specifications.
TECNO CAMON 17 Pro, with 48MP selfie camera, goes official
As an addition to its CAMON series of smartphones, Chinese tech giant TECNO has launched a new CAMON 17 Pro model in Nigeria.
#WeirdNews: Musk's SpaceX is launching a Dogecoin-funded satellite to moon
After his Saturday Night Live gig was live-streamed on YouTube, a first for the show, SpaceX CEO Elon Musk plans to actually send Dogecoin to the moon.
Realme Narzo 30 to debut in Malaysia on May 18
A couple of days ago, Realme Narzo 30 passed Malaysia's SIRIM certification. Now, Realme has announced that the handset will be launched in the Asian country on May 18.
HONOR Play5 to debut on May 18; design revealed
HONOR will launch a new Play5 smartphone in China on May 18, as confirmed by the company.
T-Mobile's OnePlus 7T Pro 5G smartphone receives Android 11 update
OnePlus has started rolling out the Android 11 update for its 7T Pro 5G handset locked onto T-Mobile's network in the US.
Hidden Apple AirTag developer settings found in Find My app
A Reddit user who goes by "cyem" inadvertently discovered a hidden "developer mode" on Apple's Find My app for the iPhone 12. The mode allows the tweaking of multiple user interface parameters.
Facebook brings chat themes, new features to Instagram and Messenger
Social media giant Facebook has unveiled multiple new theming features across its messaging services, including Messenger, Instagram, and Messenger Kids. Functional improvements include visual replies, read receipts, improved audio recording tools, and an updated archive feature on Instagram.
Google Play mimics Apple's App Tracking Transparency with 'safety' section
Late last year, Apple introduced privacy labels for its App Store listings. Now, Google has pre-announced its plans to implement something similar.
ZTE Blade A71 listed on website; might be launched soon
Chinese smartphone maker ZTE has listed the Blade A71 model on its official website hinting at its imminent launch. It will be available in three color options.
Could autonomous vehicles eventually teach themselves to outperform humans?
The safety of autonomous cars has been debatable since the technology's inception, but recent fatal mishaps involving Tesla cars have cast further doubts.
Mark Zuckerberg acquires more land in Hawaii for $53 million
Facebook boss Mark Zuckerberg and his wife Priscilla Chan recently acquired 600 acres of land on the North Shore of Hawaii's Kauai island. This deal brings the couple's total landholdings on Kauai island to over 1,300 acres.
Chinese rocket could cause damage equivalent to plane-crash on reentry
The massive 30-meter tall Long March 5B rocket stage that launched China's space station into low-Earth orbit is expected to reenter Earth's atmosphere sometime around May 8-9.
OnePlus 9 series receives camera improvements and May security patch
OnePlus has started releasing a new software update for the 9 and 9 Pro models.
OPPO Reno6 Pro bags SIRIM certification, global launch imminent
OPPO is expected to launch its Reno6 series of smartphones in China and other global markets on May 22.
Lenovo Yoga Pad Pro teasers reveal design and key features
As an addition to its portfolio of tablets, Lenovo is gearing up to launch a new Yoga Pad Pro model in China soon.
Realme V25 spotted on TENAA certification site, specifications leaked
Realme is gearing up to launch a new V25 smartphone in China soon. It will carry model number RMX3143.
Realme Narzo 30 4G bags SIRIM certification, launch imminent
Realme is gearing up to announce the Narzo 30 model in both 4G and 5G versions in several countries.
#DealOfTheDay: Samsung Galaxy S21+ available with benefits worth Rs. 36,000
If you are planning to buy a premium smartphone without crippling your wallet, then this deal might interest you. Amazon is offering a Rs. 24,000 discount on the Samsung Galaxy S21++ 5G model.
IBM unveils industry's first 2nm chip technology
In a major step forward for silicon chip technology, IBM claims it has successfully made a chip using a two-nanometer (2nm) process. The company asserts that the processors made using this technology will be more power-efficient, delivering around 45 percent better performance than the current 7nm process.
Apple iPad Pro 12.9-inch model's deliveries delayed by two months
If you are planning to buy the recently-launched M1-powered iPad Pro, chances are you will have to wait for a couple of months to receive the device.
Redmi Note 10S to be available in India via Amazon
Redmi is all set to announce its latest mid-range smartphone, the Note 10S in India on May 13. In the run-up to the launch event, Amazon has created a microsite for the handset, detailing its key specifications.
NewsBytes Briefing: IBM creates first 2-nanometer chip, and more
Those who thought IBM had stopped making processors are in for a surprise as the company claims to have created the world's first 2nm processor.
Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 Lite to offer 44W fast-charging support
Samsung is expected to launch the Galaxy Tab S7 Lite (aka S7+ Lite) in Wi-Fi-only, 4G, and 5G versions.
Apple adopts new way to record serial numbers of iPhones
Apple's plan to transition to a new randomized serial number system seems to be in action starting with the iPhone 12 Purple edition that was recently launched in multiple countries.
HONOR's latest MagicBooks offer Full-HD+ display and 10th-generation Intel processors
Expanding its portfolio of laptops, tech giant HONOR has introduced the MagicBook X 14 and X 15 laptops in China. They start at CNY 2,999 (roughly Rs. 34,000) and CNY 3,099 (roughly Rs. 35,300), respectively.