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17 May 2021

Latest Gadget Launch

Sharp AQUOS R6, with 240Hz screen and 1.0-inch camera, announced

Expanding its portfolio of high-end smartphones, Japanese tech giant Sharp has announced the AQUOS R6 model in its home country.

17 May 2021

Latest Gadget Launch

AVITA Cosmos 2-in-1 laptop launched in India at Rs. 18,000

US-based tech giant AVITA has introduced a new Cosmos laptop in the Indian market. It is priced at Rs. 17,990 and is up for grabs via Flipkart.

17 May 2021

Amazon

What is Amazon miniTV and what can we expect?

On May 15, e-commerce giant Amazon announced the launch of its ad-supported video streaming service called miniTV which is built directly into the company's shopping app for India.

17 May 2021

Poco

POCO M3 Pro 5G's battery and camera details officially revealed

Ahead of the May 19 launch event, POCO has been revealing the key features of its next 5G smartphone, the M3 Pro 5G.

17 May 2021

Asus

ASUS ZenFone 8 to debut in India as ASUS 8Z

ASUS's recently-launched flagship smartphone, the ZenFone 8, will arrive in India with a different moniker. The ZenFone 8's Indian variant with model number I006D has been spotted on Google Play's supported devices section as the 'ASUS 8Z.'

17 May 2021

Google

Free Photos storage ending; should you pay for Google One?

Google has been paywalling a number of services as of last year. Now, it appears to be Google Photos' turn. Google users will lose access to the app's free cloud backup service on June 1, unless they subscribe to a Google One membership.

16 May 2021

Samsung Galaxy

Samsung Galaxy A11 gets Android 11-based One UI 3.1 update

South Korean tech giant Samsung has started rolling out the Android 11-based One UI 3.1 update for its Galaxy A11 smartphone.

16 May 2021

X

Twitter introduces DM search bar for Android after two years

Twitter users on Android have finally received the new search feature restricted to Direct Messages (DMs).

16 May 2021

Cryptocurrency

Vitalik Buterin's $1 billion COVID-19 donation: Fact or farce?

On May 12, the 27-year-old founder of Ethereum Vitalik Buterin donated cryptocurrency worth $1.5 billion to COVID-19 relief efforts in India and several other non-profits.

16 May 2021

Drones

Pentagon working on integrating AI-controlled robots in US armed forces

The Pentagon's Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) has been testing fully-autonomous AI to control drones carrying lethal force and authorized to engage enemy threats.

16 May 2021

Friends Series

LEGO unveils The 'F.R.I.E.N.D.S' Apartments set loaded with insider references

After designing scale models for NASA, renowned toymaker LEGO intends to tap into millennials' nostalgia for the F.R.I.E.N.D.S TV show that aired its last episode in 2004.

16 May 2021

PUBG

Here's how and why to pre-register for Battlegrounds Mobile India

South Korea-based PUBG Corporation recently announced that mobile gamers will be able to pre-register for the Indian version of the game starting May 18.

16 May 2021

Realme

Realme GT Neo Flash tipped to offer 65W fast-charging support

Realme may launch a new version of the GT Neo smartphone, called the GT Neo Flash in China. According to tipster Digital Chat Station, it will come with a 4,500mAh dual-cell battery with 65W fast-charging support.

16 May 2021

OPPO

OPPO Reno6 Pro+ to debut with a Snapdragon 870 chipset

OPPO is expected to launch its latest Reno6 series of smartphones on May 22.

15 May 2021

Google

Here's everything that could be featured at Google I/O 2021

Google canceled its conference for developers called Google I/O last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Meanwhile, this year's event keynote will begin at 1 PM Eastern Time (ET) on May 18.

15 May 2021

Amazon

#DealOfTheDay: Samsung Galaxy A72 available with benefits worth Rs. 10,000

If you are planning to buy a new mid-range smartphone, then this might be a good deal for you. Amazon is offering a Rs. 7,000 discount on the Samsung Galaxy A72 smartphone.

15 May 2021

OPPO

OPPO Find X3 Pro Mars Exploration Edition launched in China

As a tribute to the successful landing of China's Tianwen-1 spacecraft on Mars, tech tech giant OPPO has announced a commemorative Find X3 Pro Mars Exploration Edition.

15 May 2021

Redmi Note 10 Pro

Redmi Note 10 Pro's 6GB/64GB variant goes on open sale

Since its launch in early March, the Redmi Note 10 series was available in India only via flash sales.

15 May 2021

Poco

Prior to launch, POCO M3 Pro 5G's display details revealed

POCO is all set to introduce its latest budget-range 5G smartphone, the M3 Pro 5G, on May 19.

14 May 2021

Space News

China's Tianwen-1 lander and rover successfully touchdown on Mars

Shortly after realizing the dream of launching its own space station, China reportedly succeeded at its attempt to land the Zhurong lander on Mars on May 14 as a part of its Tianwen-1 mission.

15 May 2021

PUBG

NewsBytes Briefing: New vulnerability affects every internet-connected device, and more

Security researchers have discovered a new FragAttack vulnerability that isn't restricted to smartphones, but encompasses absolutely every single device bearing Wi-Fi capability. It even compromises the new WPA3 Wi-Fi security protocol.

15 May 2021

Honor Mobiles

HONOR Play5 5G to offer a 64MP quad rear camera

HONOR is all set to unveil its latest mid-range smartphone, the Play5 5G on May 18. In the latest development, an official teaser has confirmed the handset will come with a 64MP quad camera system on the rear.

14 May 2021

Samsung Mobiles

Samsung Galaxy S21 series gets new update with 'stability improvements'

Earlier this month, Samsung had rolled out its May 2021 update for the Galaxy S21 series in India. Now, a week later, the company is releasing another update for the flagship smartphones.

14 May 2021

Redmi Note 8

Redmi Note 8 (2021) in the works; key specifications leaked

Redmi is reportedly working on the 2021 version of its Note 8 smartphone, which was launched in 2019.

14 May 2021

Security

This Wi-Fi vulnerability can compromise every single internet-connected device

You might have heard of frag grenades, but now there's an equally destructive security vulnerability affecting the Wi-Fi standard. The "FragAttacks" loophole is all encompassing and it not only affects the usual smartphones, computers, and tablets, but essentially anything with Wi-Fi capability.

14 May 2021

OnePlus

OnePlus Watch Cobalt Limited Edition launched at around Rs. 18,000

Chinese tech giant OnePlus has launched its OnePlus Watch Cobalt Limited Edition in its home country.

14 May 2021

Apple

#DealOfTheDay: iPhone 12 Pro available with benefits worth Rs. 9,000

If you are looking to switch from Android to iOS or just want to upgrade your existing iPhone to one of the latest models, this deal might interest you.

14 May 2021

OPPO

OPPO Find X3 Pro Mars Exploration edition to debut tomorrow

OPPO, in collaboration with aerospace agencies, will be launching a special, limited-run variant of its flagship OPPO Find X3 Pro smartphone, called the Mars Exploration. It will be revealed on May 15.

14 May 2021

Realme

Realme 8 5G's most affordable variant launched at Rs. 14,000

Realme has launched a new 4GB/64GB variant of its budget-friendly smartphone, called the Realme 8 5G. It costs Rs. 13,999 and will go on sale starting May 18.

14 May 2021

Realme

Realme Narzo 30 to feature a 48MP triple rear camera

Realme is gearing up to launch the Narzo 30 smartphone in Malaysia on May 18. In the latest development, the company has confirmed that the handset will come with a 48MP triple rear camera system.

14 May 2021

Poco

POCO M3 Pro 5G will feature MediaTek Dimensity 700 chipset

POCO is all set to launch its latest budget-range smartphone, the POCO M3 Pro 5G on May 19.

14 May 2021

Honor Mobiles

HONOR 50 series to offer up to 100W fast-charging support

Honor is gearing up to launch its flagship 50-series of smartphones soon. The line-up is said to include the HONOR 50, 50 Pro, and 50 Pro+ models.

14 May 2021

ZTE Mobile Phones

ZTE Axon 30 Ultra's global prices and availability details announced

Chinese tech giant ZTE has introduced its latest flagship smartphone, the Axon 30 Ultra in the global markets at a starting price of $749 (roughly Rs. 55,000).

14 May 2021

Samsung Mobiles

This is how Samsung Galaxy A22 will look like

Samsung is expected to launch its Galaxy A22 smartphone in the coming weeks. Now, 91mobiles has revealed the design and key specifications of the 4G and 5G variants of the handset.

14 May 2021

Google

Google Pixel 6, 6 Pro's renders reveal radical design change

Google is gearing up to launch the Pixel 6 and 6 Pro smartphones sometime around October.

14 May 2021

Flipkart

NewsBytes Briefing: Tesla doesn't like Bitcoin anymore, and more

Not long after allowing Tesla electric vehicles to be bought using Bitcoin, CEO Elon Musk has had a change of heart.

14 May 2021

Samsung Mobiles

Samsung Galaxy M02s, F02s receive One UI Core 3.1 update

Samsung has started rolling out the Android 11-based One UI Core 3.1 software update for the Galaxy M02s and Galaxy F02s smartphones in India.

14 May 2021

Realme

Realme releases Android 11 update for 7i smartphone in India

Realme is rolling out the Android 11-based Realme UI 2.0 update for the Realme 7i model in India.

13 May 2021

Nubia Mobile Phones

Prior to launch, Nubia Z30 Pro revealed in official trailer

Nubia is all set to launch its latest Nubia Z30 and Z30 Pro smartphones in China on May 20.

13 May 2021

Samsung Mobiles

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G available with Rs. 40,000 discount

If you wish to upgrade your smartphone experience to next level, then this deal is for you.