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25 May 2021

DxOMark

Redmi Note 10 Pro's camera performance beats some premium smartphones

Redmi Note 10 Pro's global version has outranked some expensive devices like the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip and iPhone SE (2020) in terms of its camera performance, according to DXOMARK.

25 May 2021

Space News

Lunar Eclipse: All about the Super Blood Moon (May 26)

A total lunar eclipse will combine with other rare lunar phenomena on May 26, which is also a Wednesday. The event is described as Super Flower Blood Moon, with the lengthy term being a combination of several astronomical phenomena.

25 May 2021

Google

Google Pixel 6, 6 Pro, and Pixel Watch's specifications leaked

Google is expected to launch its latest Pixel 6 and 6 Pro smartphones sometime around October this year.

25 May 2021

Samsung

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 could feature new adaptive Split UI

Samsung appears to have a new adaptive UI (User Interface) in the pipeline for its rumored Galaxy Z Fold3. The updated One UI skin will seemingly have the ability to dynamically adapt to device form factors including tablets, smartphones, and foldable devices.

25 May 2021

Realme

Realme GT Neo Flash Edition, with 65W fast-charging, launched

As an addition to its GT series of smartphones, Realme has introduced the GT Neo Flash Edition in China. It starts at CNY 2,299 (roughly Rs. 26,000) and joins the existing GT and GT Neo models in the line-up.

25 May 2021

TECNO Mobile

TECNO SPARK 7 Pro launched in India at Rs. 10,000

Chinese tech giant TECNO has announced its latest budget smartphone, the SPARK 7 Pro in India. The handset carries a starting price-tag of Rs. 9,999 and will be available via Amazon.

25 May 2021

Latest Gadget Launch

Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE, with Snapdragon 750G chipset, launched

Samsung has launched the 5G version of its all-new Galaxy Tab S7 FE in the European market at €649 (roughly Rs. 57,800). A Wi-Fi-only variant of the tablet is expected to arrive soon with a more affordable price-tag.

25 May 2021

Xiaomi

Redmi Note 8 (2021), with Helio G85 chipset, goes official

Chinese tech giant Xiaomi has unveiled the 2021 version of its Redmi Note 8 smartphone. Although the handset has been listed on the company's global website, its pricing details are yet to be revealed.

Singapore provisionally approves COVID-19 breathalyzer test, results in 60 seconds

A spin-off start-up from the National University of Singapore (NUS) called Breathonix appears to have found a new way to check if a person is suffering from COVID-19—all in under 60 seconds.

25 May 2021

Google

NewsBytes Briefing: Clubhouse hits million downloads on Android, and more

Despite Big Tech doing its best to clone Clubhouse into their existing platforms, evidently nothing beats the original. Android users flocked to the newly launched app of the audio-only social media platform and downloaded it a million times.

Ahead of launch, Redmi Note 10 Pro 5G's specifications revealed

Redmi is gearing up to launch its Note 10 5G series of smartphones in China on May 26. The line-up will include the Note 10 5G, Note 10 Pro 5G, and Note 10 Ultra 5G models.

25 May 2021

Samsung Mobiles

Samsung's M22 to feature Helio G80 chipset and 6,000mAh battery

Samsung is working to launch a new budget-friendly smartphone, called the Galaxy M22.

25 May 2021

OPPO

OPPO Reno6 Pro+ appears on Geekbench with Snapdragon 870 chipset

OPPO will launch its Reno6 series of smartphones on May 27. The line-up is expected to include the Reno6, Reno6 Pro, and Reno6 Pro+ handsets.

24 May 2021

Upcoming Tablets

Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE will come in five colors

Samsung is gearing up to launch its latest Galaxy Tab S7 FE (aka Tab S7 Lite) in Wi-Fi-only, 5G, and LTE versions.

24 May 2021

Nubia Mobile Phones

RedMagic 6R will offer 400Hz touch shoulder buttons for gaming

Nubia's upcoming gaming smartphone, the RedMagic 6R is all set to be launched on May 27.

24 May 2021

Realme

Realme X7 Max 5G tipped to start at Rs. 28,000

A week ahead of the launch of the Realme X7 Max 5G smartphone in India, MySmartPrice has revealed the prices of the handset, claiming it will start at Rs. 27,999.

24 May 2021

Android

Clubhouse shoots to million downloads on Android within a week

This is a story that will surprise no one. The recently launched Android version of Clubhouse hit the million downloads mark in less than a week. To put this into perspective, it took the iOS app around a year to accrue 10 million downloads.

24 May 2021

Xiaomi

Mi TV 4A 40-inch TV to debut on June 1

Xiaomi is all set to launch a new Mi TV 4A 40 Horizon Edition model in India on June 1. It will join the existing Mi TV 4A 32-inch and 43-inch televisions that were announced last year.

24 May 2021

Microsoft

Here's what to expect from Microsoft Build 2021 developers conference

Shortly after being in the news for retiring Internet Explorer and Windows 10X, Microsoft is all set to host its Build 2021 virtual event starting from May 25.

24 May 2021

Smart TV

Realme Smart TV 4K range to debut on May 31

Realme is working to expand its portfolio of Smart TVs in India. In the latest development, the company has confirmed that it will launch its Smart TV 4K range of televisions in India on May 31.

24 May 2021

Vivo

Vivo X60 Curved Screen Edition, with Exynos 1080 chipset, launched

Vivo had launched the X60 series of smartphones in China last year. However, only the Pro version came with a curved display.

24 May 2021

Motorola Mobile

Motorola Edge S Pioneer Edition arrives as new color variant

Tech giant Motorola has introduced a new gray color model for its Edge S smartphone, which went official in January this year.

24 May 2021

OnePlus

OnePlus TV 40Y1 launched in India at Rs. 24,000

OnePlus has launched its latest Y-series smart TV, the OnePlus TV 40Y1, in India.

24 May 2021

Realme

Realme X7 Max 5G's India launch set for May 31

Realme is all set to launch the X7 Max 5G model in India on May 31. The handset is touted to arrive as India's first smartphone with a MediaTek Dimensity 1200 processor.

24 May 2021

Xiaomi Mobiles

Prior to launch, Xiaomi confirms Redmi Note 8's (2021) specifications

To commemorate the sale of 25 million units of the original Redmi Note 8, Xiaomi is gearing up to announce a new Redmi Note 8 (2021) model.

24 May 2021

Latest Mobile Phones

iQOO Neo5 Vitality Edition, with a 144Hz display, launched

Vivo-backed iQOO has introduced a new version of its Neo5 smartphone, called the Neo5 Vitality Edition (aka Neo5 Lite 5G) in the Chinese market. It starts at CNY 2,299 (roughly Rs. 26,000).

24 May 2021

Technology

Here's how 16-year-old Pune boy created this viral Moon photograph

Prathamesh Jaju, a tenth-grader from Pune, made waves on the internet with a tack-sharp image of the Moon. The teenager claims to have processed 50,000 images over 40 hours to create the final picture.

24 May 2021

Motorola

Motorola One Action is getting Android 11 update: Details here

Motorola has started rolling out the Android 11 update for its One Action handset launched in 2019.

23 May 2021

Physics

Einstein's letter with iconic equation auctioned for $1.2 million

A letter penned by world-famous physicist Albert Einstein containing one of his most famous equations E=mc^2 sold at an auction for over $1.2 million.

23 May 2021

Netflix

What if LEGO produced these eight popular Netflix shows?

Depending on how old you are, Netflix or LEGO has probably been an essential part of your pandemic survival toolkit. The good folk over at TheToyZone wanted to fuse these two pastimes together to create something completely new.

23 May 2021

Space News

How lasers could help the ever-growing problem of space debris

NASA has so far identified over half a million pieces of space debris, some as small as flecks of paint orbiting Earth at around 17,500 mph.

iQOO Neo5 Vitality Edition listed online; key specifications revealed

iQOO is all set to launch a new Neo5 Vitality Edition (aka Neo5 Life) model in China on May 24.

23 May 2021

Samsung Mobiles

Samsung Galaxy F42 5G may debut as rebranded M42 5G

Samsung is likely to launch a new Galaxy F42 5G model soon. The handset, with model number SM-E426B/DS, has appeared on the Wi-Fi Alliance website, hinting at its imminent launch.

22 May 2021

Xiaomi

Ahead of launch, Xiaomi reveals Redmi Note 8's (2021) design

Xiaomi is gearing up to launch the 2021 version of the Note 8 smartphone in the global markets soon.

22 May 2021

OnePlus

OnePlus Watch Cyberpunk 2077 Edition to debut on May 24

OnePlus is all set to launch a special version of its smartwatch, called the Cyberpunk 2077 Limited Edition. It will join the recently-launched OnePlus Watch Cobalt Limited Edition and the Classic variant.

22 May 2021

Xiaomi

Xiaomi Mi 11 series achieves three million global sales record

Chinese tech giant Xiaomi has announced that its recently-launched Mi 11, Mi 11 Pro, and Mi 11 Ultra, have cumulatively crossed the three million units sales milestone worldwide.

22 May 2021

Security

Air India data breach: What exactly happened?

Data belonging to around 45 lakh Air India customers was leaked in a massive breach of its data processor in February. The airline made this information public on May 21, nearly three months after it was first informed of it.

22 May 2021

OnePlus

OnePlus TV 40Y1 to debut in India on May 24

OnePlus is all set to add a new 40-inch model to its Y-series of smart TVs in India. The upcoming model, known as the OnePlus TV 40Y1, will be launched on May 24.

22 May 2021

Twitter

NewsBytes Briefing: Clubhouse officially comes to Android, and more

Clubhouse sure has played its exclusivity card to the ragged end. But like all things new and intriguing, the novelty of the audio-only social media platform has worn off, which has manifested in a 10-fold drop in downloads of the iOS app.

22 May 2021

HP Laptops

HP introduces new Victus 16 laptop; Omen models also updated

HP has introduced an all-new Victus 16 gaming laptop at a starting price-tag of $800 (roughly Rs. 58,400).