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08 Jun 2021
SamsungNewsBytes Briefing: Tinder makes it easier for cheaters, and more
Tinder's very nature makes it unviable for cheaters. While fake profiles don't get you anywhere, using your real identity will get you spotted and ratted out by common friends.
08 Jun 2021
OnePlusOnePlus 9 Pro receives HDR video recording feature via update
OnePlus has started releasing a new OxygenOS 11.2.7.7 update for the 9 and 9 Pro smartphones in India.
07 Jun 2021
IntelClass-action lawsuit alleges Dell misled buyers with 'unprecedented upgradeability' claims
Apple makes it clear that to get an upgrade, customers have to buy a new MacBook. Meanwhile, in 2019, Dell's subsidiary Alienware launched the Area-51m R1 laptop claiming that it offered "unprecedented upgradeability".
07 Jun 2021
TinderTinder finally unveils feature to block people on the app
With the growing availability of COVID-19 vaccinations, the popular dating app Tinder is anticipating a "post-pandemic uncuffing season" to follow.
07 Jun 2021
RealmeRealme X9 and X9 Pro's prices and specifications leaked
Realme is working toward launching its new X-series smartphones, called the X9 and X9 Pro. They will succeed the Realme X7 and X7 Pro models, which were announced in China last September.
07 Jun 2021
XTipster suggests Twitter is actively developing new Super Follow feature
Shortly after unveiling the Twitter Blue subscription model, the microblogging platform has resumed work on exploring another monetization avenue, according to app researcher Jane Manchun Wong. She had recently tweeted that Twitter is working on the application process for Super Follow.
07 Jun 2021
Smart TVAhead of launch, OnePlus TV U1S series' prices leaked
OnePlus's official document, which had revealed the prices of Nord CE 5G smartphone, has also given away key details about the company's U1S series of TVs that will debut in India on June 10.
07 Jun 2021
WhatsAppWhatsApp spotted working on Flash Calls feature for login verification
Facebook-owned messaging giant WhatsApp could soon let you verify your logins using phone calls instead of the six-digit verification codes it has used until now.
07 Jun 2021
VivoVivo Y73 to be launched in India on June 10
Vivo has confirmed the arrival of its latest Y-series smartphone, the Y73, in India on June 10.
07 Jun 2021
Samsung MobilesAhead of launch, Samsung Galaxy S21 FE's pricing details leaked
Samsung is gearing up to launch the Galaxy S21 FE smartphone in August. In the latest development, a Korean publication Herald has leaked the pricing details of the handset.
07 Jun 2021
Latest Mobile PhonesiQOO U3x Standard Edition, with MediaTek Helio G80 processor, launched
iQOO has launched a new 'Standard Edition' of its U3x smartphone in China. The handset comes as a watered-down version of the iQOO U3x 5G model, which was announced in March.
07 Jun 2021
Infinix MobileInfinix NOTE 10 series launched in India at Rs. 11,000
Chinese tech giant Infinix has launched its NOTE 10 series of smartphones in India. The line-up includes the NOTE 10 and NOTE 10 Pro models, and starts at Rs. 10,999.
07 Jun 2021
TECNO MobileTECNO SPARK 7T to debut in India on June 11
As an upgraded version of its SPARK 7 smartphone, TECNO will launch the SPARK 7T in India on June 11, the company has confirmed.
07 Jun 2021
OnePlusOnePlus Nord CE 5G will cost around Rs. 23,000
OnePlus has accidentally leaked the Nord CE 5G's pricing details ahead of its debut in India on June 10.
06 Jun 2021
SmartphonesNewsBytes Explainer: Here's how graphene will transform smartphone technology
It's hard to miss graphene even if you are only tangentially interested in technology. This wonder material spans a mind-boggling spectrum of possible engineering applications that can radically improve commercial products.
06 Jun 2021
VaccineGovernment explores at-risk funding to expedite recombinant protein COVID-19 vaccine
The Indian Government placing an advance order for 30 crore doses of Biological E's new COVID-19 vaccine indicates a paradigm shift in its procurement policies.
06 Jun 2021
AndroidApple could develop an AirTag detector for NFC-enabled Android smartphones
Just when we thought we could direct our attention to addressing the expensive accessory problem for AirTags, Apple has stolen the spotlight again with a fresh announcement.
06 Jun 2021
Doctor StrangeThese new portals bridge gaps between people, physical and otherwise
The COVID-19 pandemic has been hard on everyone, depriving people of the opportunity to travel and interact with others. While we've been wishing that Dr. Strange's portals were a reality, people in Lithuania and Poland can now experience something pretty similar.
06 Jun 2021
TechnologyHow Shemaroo intends to lock horns with likes of Netflix
Shemaroo Entertainment launched its OTT platform called ShemarooMe back in 2019 when established industry giants like Netflix, Disney+Hotstar, and Amazon Prime Video were vying for their share of attention from Indian audiences.
06 Jun 2021
PocoAhead of launch, POCO M3 Pro 5G's pricing details leaked
POCO M3 Pro 5G, set to be launched in India on June 8, will carry a maximum retail price of Rs. 17,999 for its 6GB/128GB configuration, according to tipster The Leaks Guy.
06 Jun 2021
OnePlusOnePlus releases new update to fix 9R's battery drain issue
OnePlus has started releasing a new OxygenOS 11.2.3.3 hotfix build for the 9R model.
05 Jun 2021
XNigeria suspends Twitter indefinitely after it censored President Muhammadu Buhari
Not long after Twitter deleted Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari's tweet for violating its rules, the country's government revealed on Friday that it was "indefinitely" suspending the microblogging platform.
05 Jun 2021
XTwitter earns final warning from Indian government following blue-tick purge
Earlier today, Twitter was banned indefinitely in Nigeria. It might meet the same fate in India if it continues escalating its feud with the Indian government.
05 Jun 2021
Xiaomi MobilesMi 11 Lite to arrive in India under Rs. 25,000
Xiaomi is gearing up to launch the Mi 11 Lite model in India soon.
05 Jun 2021
VivoVivo Y73 officially teased in India; launch imminent
Vivo India's Director of Brand Strategy, Nipun Marya has officially teased the arrival of a new Y-series smartphone, called the Y73.
05 Jun 2021
Samsung MobilesSamsung Z Fold3's in-display camera will offer better light transmittance
Samsung is gearing up to launch its Galaxy Z Fold3 model in August.
05 Jun 2021
XTwitter de-verifies, then restores verification for VP Venkaiah Naidu's account
Twitter is taking its war with the Indian government into high gear. After removing the verification badge of Vice President Venkaiah Naidu's personal account, the microblogging site restored it following uproar against the partisan move.
05 Jun 2021
Upcoming Mobile PhonesiQOO Z3 5G will be priced at around Rs. 20,000
iQOO is all set to launch its latest mid-range smartphone, iQOO Z3 5G, in India on June 8.
05 Jun 2021
Samsung MobilesSamsung Galaxy S21 FE's color variants revealed in new renders
Samsung is gearing up to launch the Galaxy S21 FE smartphone in August this year.
05 Jun 2021
AppleHere's everything we expect from Apple's WWDC this year
Hot on the heels of Google I/O and Microsoft Build conferences, Apple's Worldwide Developer Conference (WWDC) 2021 is scheduled to kick off on June 7.
05 Jun 2021
GoogleNewsBytes Briefing: Biden goes all Trump on China, and more
Many consider US President Joe Biden as an antidote to his predecessor Donald Trump, hoping for him to undo the latter's policies. However, reality is quite different. After continuing Trump's immigration policies, Biden is also continuing Trump's trade war with China.
04 Jun 2021
AmazonDealOfTheDay: Samsung's S20 FE 5G gets discounts worth Rs. 34,000
Looking to buy a premium 5G smartphone without causing a dent in your pockets? Well, this might be a good deal for you.
04 Jun 2021
XTwitter Blue subscription finally launched in Australia, Canada
Twitter has finally launched its first-ever subscription plan - Twitter Blue in Australia and Canada.
04 Jun 2021
RealmeRealme Watch S gets a new Silver variant in India
Realme has launched a new Silver color variant for its Watch S in India. It will join the existing Black color, which was introduced last year.
04 Jun 2021
Upcoming Mobile PhonesIndia-specific iQOO Z3's variants and color options tipped
Ahead of its launch in India on June 8, tipster Debayan Roy has revealed the key variant details and colorways of the iQOO Z3 5G.
04 Jun 2021
Xiaomi MobilesXiaomi Mi 11 Lite 4G teased in India; launch imminent
Xiaomi is gearing up to launch a new "light and loaded" smartphone in India, as per a teaser shared by Xiaomi India's MD Manu Kumar Jain.
04 Jun 2021
SARS-CoV-2Prior infection cuts COVID-19 risk for upto 10 months: Lancet
The risk of being infected with SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, is substantially reduced for up to 10 months following the first infection with the virus, according to a study.
04 Jun 2021
Redmi Note 10 ProRedmi Note 10 Pro gets a price-hike of Rs. 500
Redmi has increased the prices of its Note 10 Pro smartphone, which was launched in India in March. The company has announced a price-hike of Rs. 500 and it is applicable only to the 6GB/128GB variant.
04 Jun 2021
Smart TVRealme Smart TV 4K goes on sale in India
Realme's Smart TV 4K series, which was launched in India earlier this week, has gone on sale starting today. It is available in two screen sizes of 43-inch and 50-inch.
04 Jun 2021
Honor MobilesHONOR 50 Pro will feature a 108MP main camera
HONOR is all set to launch its 50-series of smartphones in China on June 16. The line-up will include the Honor 50 and 50 Pro models.
