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22 May 2021
OPPOOPPO Reno5 A, with a 90Hz display, launched in Japan
OPPO has announced a new Reno5-series smartphone, called the Reno5 A, in Japan. The handset's pricing details are yet to be revealed.
21 May 2021
OnePlusOnePlus 9R gets a new 'Qingyu' color variant in China
OnePlus has introduced a new green color variant for its 9R smartphone in China. The latest 'Qingyu' version will be available for pre-ordering starting May 24.
21 May 2021
GoogleGoogle Pixel 6 to sport a flat screen, dual cameras
Just after details about the Pixel 6 Pro were released, 91mobiles has now shared fresh renders of the Pixel 6.
21 May 2021
PfizerDelayed second Pfizer shot boosts immunity by over three times
Delay in giving a second dose of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine by 12 weeks increases antibody response in older people by three-and-a-half times compared to those who receive it at a three-week interval, according to a study conducted in the UK.
21 May 2021
TECNO MobileTECNO SPARK 7 Pro to be launched on May 25
TECNO is all set to launch its latest SPARK 7 series smartphone, called the SPARK 7 Pro in India on May 25. It will be available for purchase via Amazon.
14 May 2021
Nubia Mobile PhonesNubia RedMagic 6R set to debut on May 27
Nubia will announce a new RedMagic 6R gaming smartphone in China on May 27, as confirmed by the company. The handset will join the existing RedMagic 6 and 6 Pro phones, which went official in March.
21 May 2021
Samsung MobilesSamsung Galaxy M52 5G may debut as rebranded Galaxy F52
Samsung is reportedly working on a new M-series smartphone, called the Galaxy M52 5G.
21 May 2021
Honor MobilesHONOR 50 series confirmed to be launched in June
HONOR will announce its 50 series of smartphones in June, as confirmed by the company's CEO at the Qualcomm China Tech Day 2021 summit. The line-up is expected to include the vanilla 50, 50 Pro, and 50 Pro+ models.
21 May 2021
ResearchCOVID-19 could become like common cold in future: Study
The novel coronavirus responsible for COVID-19 could cause no more than common cold-like coughs and sniffles within the next decade, according to a study.
21 May 2021
AsusASUS 8Z series spotted on official Indian website, launch imminent
ASUS is expected to introduce its 8Z series of smartphones in India soon. The handsets were briefly live on the company's Indian website, hinting at their imminent arrival.
21 May 2021
TwitterClubhouse app is now available on Android globally (including India)
Popular voice-based social media app Clubhouse has finally made its way to Android. The app is available for download on the Google Play Store in India and around the world but users will still require an invite to sign up and participate.
21 May 2021
Redmi Note 8Redmi Note 8 (2021) officially confirmed, to be launched soon
Xiaomi is working to launch the 2021 iteration of its Redmi Note 8 smartphone. The tech giant has shared a post that confirms the arrival of the Redmi Note 8 (2021), while celebrating the 25 million sales milestone of the standard model.
21 May 2021
SnapchatSnap challenges Instagram with host of updates for Creators, Businesses
Snap Inc. has announced a host of updates that allow Snapchat to consolidate its reach among creators, developers, and businesses alike.
21 May 2021
Samsung MobilesSamsung Galaxy S21 FE spotted on Geekbench; key specifications revealed
Samsung is likely to launch its latest Galaxy S21 FE (Fan Edition) in August this year.
21 May 2021
Upcoming Mobile PhonesRedmi Note 10 Ultra's premature listing reveals specifications and prices
Redmi is working to launch the Note 10 5G series of smartphones in China on May 26.
21 May 2021
GoogleNew Google Pixel 6 Pro renders reveal more interesting details
Google is gearing up to launch its latest Pixel 6 series of smartphones sometime in October this year.
21 May 2021
TwitterNewsBytes Briefing: ByteDance co-founder steps down as CEO, and more
While the Big Tech oligarchy unpersoned a sitting US President, China seemingly took those lessons to heart and began cracking down on the tech oligarchy within its own backyard.
21 May 2021
OnePlusOnePlus releases OxygenOS 11.2.1.2 update for 9R model in India
OnePlus has started rolling out a new OxygenOS 11.2.1.2 update for its OnePlus 9R model in India.
21 May 2021
RealmeRealme GT Neo Flash Edition may debut on May 24
Realme, via Weibo, has announced an event in China on May 24 wherein it is expected to launch the third model of its GT series, called the GT Neo Flash Edition. It will join the standard Realme GT and GT Neo.
20 May 2021
VivoVivo V21e 5G spotted on Geekbench; key specifications revealed
Vivo seems to be working on a new 5G handset, called the V21e. In the latest development, the handset has been spotted on Geekbench, revealing some of its key specifications.
20 May 2021
AppleApple announces accessibility-related software feature updates across its product range
Apple seems to have found multiple ways to make the company's products better for users suffering from a wide range of mental and physical disabilities. The company's new SignTime sign language interpreter service will debut in the US, UK, and France.
20 May 2021
MotorolaMotorola launches Moto 360 (3rd-generation) smartwatch at Rs. 20,000
Motorola has unveiled its latest smartwatch, the Moto 360 (3rd-generation) in India. The wearable is listed on Flipkart at Rs. 19,999.
20 May 2021
AppleThis is how Apple Watch Series 7 will look like
Apple's next-generation smartwatch, likely to be called the Apple Watch Series 7, will be announced sometime around September this year.
20 May 2021
Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 LiteSamsung Galaxy Tab A7 Lite's full specifications leaked
Samsung is working to introduce the Galaxy Tab A7 Lite model in the coming weeks. The latest leak by Winfuture.de has revealed the full specifications of the tablet.
20 May 2021
RealmeRealme X7 Max teased in India; to be launched soon
Realme will launch the X7 Max model in India soon, the company has confirmed via an official microsite. The landing page also states that the handset will come with a MediaTek Dimensity 1200 chipset.
20 May 2021
Nubia Mobile PhonesNubia Z30 Pro, with quad cameras and 144Hz screen, launched
Chinese tech giant Nubia has launched its latest flagship smartphone, the Z30 Pro in its home country. The handset starts at CNY 4,999 (roughly Rs. 56,800).
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.