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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
TwitterNewsBytes 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
TwitterNew 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.
17 May 2021
Latest Gadget LaunchSharp 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 LaunchAVITA 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
AmazonWhat 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
PocoPOCO 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
AsusASUS 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
GoogleFree 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 GalaxySamsung 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
TwitterTwitter 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
CryptocurrencyVitalik 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
DronesPentagon 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 SeriesLEGO 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
PUBGHere'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
RealmeRealme 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
OPPOOPPO Reno6 Pro+ to debut with a Snapdragon 870 chipset
OPPO is expected to launch its latest Reno6 series of smartphones on May 22.