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20 May 2021
OPPOAhead of launch, OPPO Reno6 series' listed online for reservations
OPPO is gearing up to launch its Reno6 series of smartphones in China on May 27. The line-up includes the Reno6, Reno6 Pro, and Reno6 Pro+ models.
20 May 2021
SpotifySpotify launches virtual concert series; Charges $15 for pre-recorded shows
Spotify is experimenting with virtual concerts. The music streaming major has thrown open bookings for five different live concerts from artists such as The Black Keys, Jack Antonoff of Bleachers, Rag'n'Bone Man, Leon Bridges, and girl in red.
20 May 2021
MicrosoftAfter 25 years, Microsoft is finally retiring Internet Explorer
After silently retiring its Windows 10X operating system, tech giant Microsoft has announced that Internet Explorer will not be supported after June 15, 2022. The browser has served Windows users faithfully since 1995 until Chromium-based browsers took over with more modern features, security, better user interface, and compatibility.
20 May 2021
Infinix MobileInfinix Hot 10S goes official in India at Rs. 10,000
Expanding its portfolio of budget smartphones, Infinix has introduced the Hot 10S handset in India at a starting price-tag of Rs. 9,999. It will be available exclusively via Flipkart.
20 May 2021
HuaweiHuawei MateBook 16, with a 2.5K screen, launched in China
Tech giant Huawei has launched the MateBook 16 laptop in the Chinese market. It carries a starting price-tag of CNY 6,299 (roughly Rs. 71,600).
20 May 2021
KolkataLunar eclipse cannot be linked to Cyclone Yass: Astrophysicist
The partial lunar eclipse on May 26 will not trigger any tidal waves and cannot be linked to the cyclone that is in the forecast, a senior astrophysicist said on Wednesday.
20 May 2021
Samsung MobilesSamsung Galaxy F52 5G, with Snapdragon 750G chipset, goes official
Samsung has launched its latest mid-range 5G smartphone, the Galaxy F52 5G, in China.
20 May 2021
MicrosoftNewsBytes Briefing: Microsoft tries hiding Windows 10X's demise, and more
In the deluge of Google I/O announcements, news of Microsoft killing Windows 10X has slipped through the cracks. But we have taken it upon ourselves to bring this tragic development to light.
20 May 2021
Xiaomi MobilesXiaomi's next foldable phone tipped to feature an under-display camera
Xiaomi is reportedly working on a new foldable smartphone that will arrive as a successor to the Mi MIX FOLD model, which debuted in March this year.
20 May 2021
Sony MobilesSony Xperia Ace II, with MediaTek Helio P32 processor, unveiled
Japanese tech giant Sony has announced its entry-level compact smartphone, the Xperia Ace II (Ace 2) in its home country.
19 May 2021
GoogleGoogle expands partnership with Shopify to enhance shopping experience
Google announced on day one of the Google I/O 2021 conference for developers that it has expanded its partnership with e-commerce platform Shopify, and that it will offer an enhanced shopping experience for Photos and Chrome users.
19 May 2021
RealmeRealme GT to debut in India soon, reveals official tweet
Realme is expected to launch its GT 5G model in India soon. In the latest development, Realme India has posted a tweet saying "With our upcoming #realmeGT, we are among the first brands to support Android 12 Beta 1.″
19 May 2021
GoogleGoogle finally brings YouTube Music app to Wear OS
In September 2020, Google said it would phase out the Play Music app and YouTube Music would replace it. However, users of the Wear smartwatch operating system lost access to Play Music even before that.
19 May 2021
Samsung MobilesSamsung Galaxy S21 5G Olympic Games Edition unveiled in Japan
As the Tokyo Olympics is inching closer to its July 23 commencement date, Samsung has unveiled a new Galaxy S21 5G Olympic Games Edition in Japan.
19 May 2021
Redmi Note 10 ProRedmi Note 10 Pro, Pro Max receive MIUI 12.5 update
Redmi has started rolling out the MIUI 12.5 stable update for the Note 10 Pro and Pro Max models in India.
19 May 2021
PocoPOCO M3 Pro 5G, with a 90Hz display, goes official
As a more capable version of the M3 model, POCO has announced a new M3 Pro 5G handset in the global markets.
19 May 2021
Nubia Mobile PhonesAhead of launch, Nubia Z30 Pro previewed in official images
Nubia is gearing up to launch its latest flagship, the Z30 Pro smartphone on May 20. In the run-up to the launch event, Ni Fei, the company's VP, has shared images of the phone on Weibo.
19 May 2021
Vivo MobilesVivo Y52 5G, with a 5,000mAh battery, arrives in Europe
Expanding its portfolio of 5G smartphones, tech giant Vivo has unveiled the Y52 5G model in the European market. It arrives as a slightly tweaked version of the Y52s 5G, which debuted last December.
19 May 2021
KolkataSuper Blood Moon to dazzle the sky on May 26
A rare Super Blood Moon will be seen in the eastern sky on the evening of May 26, just after a total lunar eclipse.
19 May 2021
Latest LaptopsVAIO Z (2021) launched in India at Rs. 3.53 lakh
As an addition to its portfolio of high-end laptops, VAIO has unveiled the VAIO Z (2021) in India. It carries a price-tag of Rs. 3.53 lakh.
19 May 2021
OnePlusOnePlus halts Android 12 beta after update bricks 9-series devices
OnePlus has halted the release of the latest Android 12 beta update after the firmware bricked several 9-series devices.
19 May 2021
AndroidA quick look at improvements in Android 12 Beta 1
Following Google's typical release schedule for Android, the operating system's latest version is finally available as a public beta. Android 12's public beta was made available for download on day one of Google I/O 2021—the company's conference for developers.
19 May 2021
OPPOOPPO Reno6 series scheduled to debut on May 27
OPPO is all set to launch its Reno6 series of smartphones on May 27, the company has confirmed via a Weibo post. The line-up is expected to include three models: Reno6, Reno6 Pro, and Reno6 Pro+.
19 May 2021
AndroidHere's every noteworthy announcement from Google I/O 2021
The 2021 instalment of the annual Google I/O conference had the distinction of focusing on software announcements, with hardware launches being conspicuously absent.
19 May 2021
HonorHONOR launches its latest MagicBook laptops in the global markets
HONOR has introduced its MagicBook 14 and MagicBook 15 laptops in the global markets. The duo had debuted in China in January.
19 May 2021
Honor MobilesHONOR Play5, with 66W fast-charging support, goes official
Expanding its portfolio of mid-range smartphones, Chinese tech giant HONOR has announced the Play5 handset in its home country. It starts at CNY 2,099 (roughly Rs. 23,800).
19 May 2021
MicrosoftNewsBytes Briefing: Germans are making a flying Tesla, and more
What's better than an electric car? An electric aircraft, of course. German aviation start-up Volocopter is about to give a whole new dimension to range anxiety with its electric-powered rotorcraft capable of vertical takeoff and landing.
19 May 2021
Honor MobilesHONOR 50 could debut the upcoming 6nm Snapdragon 778 chipset
HONOR is likely to launch its 50-series of smartphones in China soon. In the latest development, a report has claimed that the vanilla HONOR 50 will be fueled by the upcoming Qualcomm Snapdragon 778 processor.
18 May 2021
SamsungSamsung showcases foldable concepts, Under Display Camera at Display Week
Samsung was the first to market foldable smartphones when it launched the Galaxy Fold in September 2019. In December last year, the company reaffirmed its commitment to the technology.
18 May 2021
SamsungGoogle teases Wear OS update ahead of I/O 2021
Prior to the Google I/O 2021 conference for developers, Google has confirmed an update for its smartwatch operating system.
18 May 2021
Upcoming Mobile PhonesAhead of launch, iQOO Neo5 Vitality Edition listed online
iQOO is gearing up to introduce a new version of its Neo5 model, called the Vitality Edition in China on May 24.
18 May 2021
TechnologyGerman start-up Volocopter unveils eVTOL geared toward city-suburban commute
On May 17, German electric aviation start-up Volocopter unveiled its latest electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft called VoloConnect, primarily targeted at commuting between suburbs and cities.
18 May 2021
Nubia Mobile PhonesNubia Z30 Pro confirmed to offer 120W fast-charging support
In a couple of days, Nubia will unveil its latest Z30 Pro flagship smartphone in China.
18 May 2021
MicrosoftMicrosoft Teams now available for everyone, offers free 24-hour calling
Following in the footsteps of other enterprise-grade video calling solutions that opened their doors to the masses amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Microsoft has launched a version of Teams for personal use today.
18 May 2021
RealmeRealme Narzo 30, with MediaTek Helio G95 processor, goes official
Expanding its portfolio of Narzo 30 series of smartphones, Realme has launched a new Narzo 30 model in Malaysia.
18 May 2021
Latest Mobile PhonesRedmi Note 10S goes on first sale today via Amazon
Redmi's recently-launched Note 10S smartphone will go on its first sale in India today i.e. May 18 at 12pm. It carries a starting price-tag of Rs. 14,999 and will be up for grabs via Amazon, Mi.com, and Mi Home stores.
18 May 2021
XNewsBytes Briefing: Twitterati feels the subscription blues, and more
Apple has been going after its Big Tech rivals by hurting their ad revenue models, but Twitter is making sure it can weather Apple's impending "adpocalypse".
18 May 2021
XNew Twitter Blue subscription could cost $2.99 per month
In March, we reported that microblogging giant Twitter could give users an undo tweet feature to reconsider tweets before posting. The platform was also mulling ways to monetize the service with premium features.
18 May 2021
Upcoming Mobile PhonesSony Xperia Ace 2's case renders and specifications leaked
Sony seems to be working on a new Xperia Ace 2 model. The handset has been spotted on the Google Play Console, revealing its key specifications and design.
17 May 2021
Samsung MobilesSamsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE spotted on Google Play Console
Samsung is working to launch the Galaxy Tab S7 FE (aka Galaxy Tab S7 Lite) model in the coming weeks. It is expected to arrive in 5G, Wi-Fi-only, and LTE versions.
