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28 May 2021
Upcoming Mobile PhonesiQOO Z3 officially teased in India; may arrive in June
iQOO has teased the launch of a new Z-series smartphone in India. It is believed to be the iQOO Z3 model which was announced in China in March.
28 May 2021
Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)Secondary infections, including fungal, causing COVID-19 death spike: ICMR study
Secondary infections among hospitalized COVID-19 patients are linked to the increased risk of fatality, an Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) study has found.
28 May 2021
IntelAcer introduces four new Chromebooks with MediaTek and Intel chipsets
Taiwanese tech giant Acer has expanded its Chromebook line-up in the US with four new models. These include the Chromebook 314, Chromebook 317, Chromebook 514, and Chromebook Spin 713.
28 May 2021
OnePlusOnePlus Nord receives May 2021 security patch and several fixes
OnePlus has started rolling out its latest OxygenOS 11.1.1.3 update for the Nord model in India, Europe, and the global markets.
28 May 2021
OnePlusOnePlus Nord CE 5G's India launch set for June 10
OnePlus is all set to launch the Nord CE 5G smartphone in India on June 10, alongside the OnePlus TV U1S. The 'CE' in Nord CE 5G stands for "Core Edition."
28 May 2021
X'Twitter Blue' subscription confirmed for $2.99/month through App Store listing
We had reported clues that Twitter plans to adopt a freemium model by paywalling some features behind the $2.99-a-month Twitter Blue subscription. But even as Twitter continues to remain tight-lipped about the feature, it has tacitly confirmed it through an App Store listing.
28 May 2021
Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 LiteSamsung Galaxy Tab A7 Lite launched at around Rs. 15,000
As an addition to its portfolio of tablets, Samsung has launched the Galaxy Tab A7 Lite with a starting price-tag of €169 (roughly Rs. 15,000). It is available in Wi-Fi-only as well as LTE versions.
28 May 2021
InstagramNewsBytes Briefing: Wuhan lab-leak hypothesis no longer thought-crime, and more
Mainstream media, so-called fact checkers, and Big Tech censors have a busy weekend of stealth editing incriminating content and revising their algorithmic ban hammers ahead of them.
28 May 2021
itelItel A23 Pro goes official in India at Rs. 5,000
Chinese smartphone brand Itel has introduced an entry-level 4G smartphone in the Indian market, called the Itel A23 Pro. It carries a price-tag of Rs. 4,999.
28 May 2021
HuaweiHuawei refreshes MateBook D 14, 15 with latest AMD processors
Chinese tech brand Huawei has updated its MateBook D 14 and D 15 laptops with the latest AMD Ryzen 5000 series chipsets.
28 May 2021
OnePlusOnePlus 8 series, 8T receive May 2021 security update
OnePlus has started releasing a new OxygenOS update for its 8, 8 Pro, and 8T smartphones in India, Europe, and the US.
27 May 2021
FacebookInstagram, Facebook finally allow users to hide Likes
In mid-April, Instagram was spotted testing a setting that would allow users to hide the number of Likes from others' posts showing up on their feeds as well as their own posts. Facebook was expected to follow suit with a similar implementation.
27 May 2021
Elon MuskMusk's Boring Company tests underground Tesla tunnel system in Vegas
Tesla CEO Elon Musk's Boring Company has partially delivered on its promise to shuttle passengers through tunnels underneath the Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC). Partially, because the original concept involved autonomously moving entire cars on magnetic rails up to speeds of 124mph.
27 May 2021
RealmeRealme to launch its budget-friendly C25s model in India soon
Realme had recently unveiled the C25s smartphone in Malaysia. Now, according to MySmartPrice, the company is gearing up to launch this budget-friendly C-series model in India as well.
27 May 2021
XiaomiMi Pad 5 to feature 120Hz screen, side-mounted fingerprint sensor
Xiaomi is expected to introduce its Mi Pad 5 line-up of tablets sometime in the second half of this year. The range will include the Pad 5 and Pad 5 Pro models.
27 May 2021
CoronavirusCOVID-19 may cause long-term lung damage: Study
Scientists have identified persistent damage in the lungs of COVID-19 patients at least three months after they were discharged from the hospital, and for some patients even longer.
27 May 2021
InstagramInstagram launches new 'Shop' tab section exclusively for product drops
In yet another move markedly reducing dependency on advertising revenue, Instagram has announced that it will add a new section called "Drops" under the Shop tab on the app.
27 May 2021
OPPOOPPO Reno6 series, with a 90Hz display, goes official
OPPO has launched its latest Reno6 series of smartphones in China at a starting price-tag of CNY 2,799 (roughly Rs. 31,850). The line-up includes the Reno6, Reno6 Pro, and Reno6 Pro+ models.
27 May 2021
RealmeAhead of launch, Realme X7 Max 5G's Flipkart availability confirmed
Realme is all set to launch its X7 Max 5G smartphone in India on May 31. In the latest development, Flipkart has created a landing page, confirming the phone's availability via the e-commerce platform.
27 May 2021
OnePlusOnePlus Nord CE 5G confirmed; to debut in India soon
OnePlus and Amazon have teased an upcoming 'Summer Launch Event' wherein the former is expected to launch a new Nord CE 5G model.
27 May 2021
FacebookNewsBytes Explainer: Did COVID-19 leak from Wuhan lab?
What was once considered heresy and "debunked" mercilessly returns with a vengeance. After shocking admission by Dr. Anthony Fauci that COVID-19 could have originated from Chinese virology labs in Wuhan, Facebook says that it won't censor discussions on the SARS-CoV-2 virus being man-made.
27 May 2021
Nubia Mobile PhonesNubia launches RedMagic 6R with 144Hz display, quad rear cameras
As an addition to its RedMagic 6 series of smartphones, Chinese tech giant Nubia has announced the RedMagic 6R handset in its home country.
27 May 2021
Smart TVOnePlus U1S LED TV series tipped to feature 4K display
OnePlus is likely to launch its new U1S LED TV series in India soon, as per a report by Pricebaba.
27 May 2021
Foldable TabletsRoyole unveils world's first stretchable display at Display Week
While Samsung was busy flexing new prototypes at the Display Week symposium, Royole Corporation unveiled what it claims to be the world's first micro-LED-based stretchable display technology.
27 May 2021
MeizuMeizu and MINI team up to launch limited-run Meizu 18
Meizu, in collaboration with automaker MINI JCW, has launched a special edition handset, called the Meizu 18 Master Challenge Limited Edition.
27 May 2021
Infinix MobileInfinix Hot 10S's first sale today at 12pm via Flipkart
Infinix's recently-launched Hot 10S smartphone is all set to go on its first sale in India today at 12pm. The handset will be available for purchase via Flipkart at an introductory price of Rs. 9,499.
27 May 2021
GoogleGoogle's under-display camera patent could radically transform future Pixel phones
The smartphone space is home to an ongoing technological arms race, where manufacturers are compelled to outdo one another. Google's latest patent is a shot in the arm for the ever-increasing screen-to-body ratio of modern smartphones.
27 May 2021
WhatsAppNewsBytes Briefing: WhatsApp avenges Twitter in India, and more
Not long after Delhi Police raided Twitter's offices, WhatsApp has avenged its social media peer by suing the Indian government. Facebook is playing it smart by refraining from simply refusing to comply to government demands.
27 May 2021
Samsung MobilesGalaxy A22 5G could be Samsung's cheapest 5G smartphone
Samsung is expected to launch the Galaxy A22 5G handset in the coming weeks.
27 May 2021
PocoPOCO M3 Pro 5G spotted on Indian IMEI database
Xiaomi's sub-brand POCO is expected to launch the M3 Pro 5G smartphone in India soon.
26 May 2021
Upcoming Mobile PhonesiQOO Z3's India launch date and prices tipped
iQOO is likely to launch its Z3 smartphone in India next month. According to Moneycontrol, the company is planning to announce it between June 10-15. The report has also claimed that the handset will be priced at around Rs. 25,000.
26 May 2021
Flipkart#DealOfTheDay: ROG Phone 5 is available with Rs. 6,000 discount
If you are looking for a high-end gaming smartphone, then this might be the deal for you.
26 May 2021
MicrosoftMicrosoft's Satya Nadella teases 'next generation' Windows announcement 'very soon'
Earlier this week, we had reported that Windows 10 could see significant user interface (UI) changes at Microsoft's Build 2021 virtual conference.
26 May 2021
ASUS LaptopsASUS launches four new gaming laptops in India
Expanding its portfolio of flagship gaming laptops, ASUS has introduced the ROG Zephyrus G14 (2021), ROG Flow X13, ROG Zephyrus G15 (2021), and ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE models in the Indian market.
26 May 2021
RealmePrior to launch, Realme X7 Max 5G's box contents revealed
Realme is all set to announce its latest 5G smartphone, the X7 Max 5G, in India on May 31.
26 May 2021
Redmi SmartphonesRedmiBook Pro 14 and 15, with AMD Ryzen processors, announced
Xiaomi has launched the new RedmiBook Pro 14 and Pro 15 laptops in China, alongside the Redmi Note 10 Pro 5G model.
26 May 2021
Latest Mobile PhonesRedmi Note 10 Pro 5G, with Dimensity 1100 chipset, launched
Redmi has launched a new mid-range 5G smartphone, called the Note 10 Pro 5G in China. The handset comes with a 120Hz display, triple rear cameras, a MediaTek Dimensity 1100 chipset, and a liquid cooling system.
26 May 2021
Xiaomi MobilesMi 11 Lite officially teased in India, launch imminent
Xiaomi India's Marketing Lead Sumit Sonal has shared a rather cryptic teaser for the company's upcoming device.
26 May 2021
Redmi Note 8Redmi Note 8 (2021) is priced at around Rs. 12,300
Xiaomi has announced the prices of the Redmi Note 8 (2021), a day after unveiling the smartphone in the global markets. The handset carries a starting price-tag of $169 (roughly Rs. 12,300).
26 May 2021
OnePlusOnePlus confirms Nord 2's existence; might debut in Q3
OnePlus is expected to expand its Nord line-up with the introduction of an all-new Nord 2 model in the third quarter of this year.
