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22 May 2021

OPPO

OPPO 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

OnePlus

OnePlus 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

Google

Google 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

Pfizer

Delayed 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 Mobile

TECNO 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 Phones

Nubia 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 Mobiles

Samsung 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 Mobiles

HONOR 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

Research

COVID-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

Asus

ASUS 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

Twitter

Clubhouse 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 8

Redmi 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

Snapchat

Snap 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 Mobiles

Samsung 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.

Redmi 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

Google

New 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

Twitter

NewsBytes 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

OnePlus

OnePlus 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

Realme

Realme 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

Vivo

Vivo 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

Apple

Apple 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

Motorola

Motorola 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

Apple

This 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.

Samsung 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

Realme

Realme 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 Phones

Nubia 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

OPPO

Ahead 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

Spotify

Spotify 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

Microsoft

After 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 Mobile

Infinix 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

Huawei

Huawei 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

Kolkata

Lunar 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 Mobiles

Samsung 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

Microsoft

NewsBytes 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 Mobiles

Xiaomi'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 Mobiles

Sony 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

Google

Google 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

Realme

Realme 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

Google

Google 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 Mobiles

Samsung 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.