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19 May 2021

Redmi Note 10 Pro

Redmi 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

Poco

POCO 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 Phones

Ahead 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 Mobiles

Vivo 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

Kolkata

Super 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 Laptops

VAIO 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

OnePlus

OnePlus 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

Android

A 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

OPPO

OPPO 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

Android

Here'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

Honor

HONOR 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 Mobiles

HONOR 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

Microsoft

NewsBytes 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 Mobiles

HONOR 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

Samsung

Samsung 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

Samsung

Google 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.

Ahead 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

Technology

German 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 Phones

Nubia 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

Microsoft

Microsoft 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

Realme

Realme 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 Phones

Redmi 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

Twitter

NewsBytes 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

Twitter

New 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.

Sony 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 Mobiles

Samsung 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 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

Twitter

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.