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17 Jun 2021
VivoVivo V21e 5G's poster reveals key features; launch date tipped
Vivo is expected to launch its V21e 5G smartphone in India on June 24, according to a now-deleted tweet by tipster Abhishek Yadav.
17 Jun 2021
SpaceXSpacesuit concerns briefly interrupt spacewalk to install solar panels
Spacewalking astronauts resumed work to install powerful, new solar panels outside the International Space Station on Wednesday, after a brief interruption caused by problems with one of their suits.
17 Jun 2021
Space NewsChina launches three astronauts to its space station: Details here
China put the first module of its space station into orbit late in April. On June 17, the country announced that it has successfully launched a space vehicle carrying three astronauts who would man the space station for a period of three months.
17 Jun 2021
VivoVivo Y31s (t1 version), with MediaTek Dimensity 700 chipset, launched
After the Standard Edition, Vivo has launched a new variant of its Y31s smartphone, called the Y31s (t1 version) in China.
17 Jun 2021
PocoPOCO X3 starts receiving Android 11 update in India
POCO has started rolling out the Android 11 update for its X3 smartphone in India.
17 Jun 2021
XNewsBytes Briefing: Twitter loses safe harbor in India, and more
Twitter seems to have lost the dangerous game of chicken it has been playing with the Indian government.
17 Jun 2021
Samsung MobilesSamsung Galaxy M31 and M30s receive June 2021 security update
Samsung has started releasing a software update for its Galaxy M31 and Galaxy M30s smartphones in India.
16 Jun 2021
GoogleGoogle Meet will get Companion Mode for more engaging conferences
Since Google opened up its enterprise-grade video conferencing solution called Google Meet to the general public in April last year, it has constantly improved its feature set to compete with rivals Zoom and Microsoft Teams, among others.
16 Jun 2021
AndroidTruecaller unveils group voice calling, Inbox Cleaner features for Android
Popular caller identification service Truecaller announced that its latest update for Android users brings new features such as group voice calling for up to eight people simultaneously, Smart SMS, and an Inbox Cleaner.
16 Jun 2021
Honor MobilesHONOR 50 series goes official; starts at around Rs. 27,500
Chinese tech giant HONOR has introduced the 50 series of smartphones in China. The line-up starts at CNY 2,399 (roughly Rs. 27,500) and includes the HONOR 50 SE, 50, and 50 Pro models.
16 Jun 2021
PocoPOCO shares manual fix guide for X2 smartphone's camera issue
Addressing complaints of several POCO X2 users regarding the handset's camera functioning, POCO has shared a manual fix.
16 Jun 2021
SothebySource code for World Wide Web being auctioned as NFT
After memes and songs, it's the turn of the World Wide Web to be auctioned off as a non-fungible token or NFT. That doesn't mean the internet—which, in all practical terms, is controlled by Google—is being sold off, but rather the 9,500 lines of code constituting its original source code.
16 Jun 2021
RealmeRealme Narzo 30 4G's specifications appear on Google Play Console
Realme is gearing up to introduce the Narzo 30 and Narzo 30 5G smartphones in India soon.
16 Jun 2021
SARS-CoV-2Two COVID-19 vaccines for young children show promise in trials
The Moderna COVID-19 vaccine and an experimental protein-based preventive proved to be safe and showed good antibody response against SARS-CoV-2 in a trial on baby rhesus macaques, scientists said.
16 Jun 2021
Samsung MobilesSamsung Galaxy S21 FE's 3C listing reveals 25W fast-charging support
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE is expected to go official as early as August this year. Among the flood of leaks coming in, SamMobile has now spotted the handset on China's 3C certification site with model number SM-G9900.
16 Jun 2021
ResearchExposure to common cold virus may protect from COVID-19: Study
Exposure to the rhinovirus, that causes the common cold infection can provide protection against infection by the SARS-CoV-2, the virus behind the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a study.
16 Jun 2021
Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 LiteSamsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE, Tab A7 Lite's prices leaked
Samsung is all set to launch the Galaxy Tab S7 FE and Galaxy Tab A7 Lite tablets in India on June 18. In the latest development, 91mobiles has leaked the prices of both the models.
16 Jun 2021
Samsung MobilesSamsung Galaxy F22's Bluetooth listing suggests it's a rebranded A22
Samsung is working to expand its portfolio of budget smartphones with a new Galaxy F22 model.
16 Jun 2021
Microsoft WindowsWindows 11 leaked ahead of launch! Here's everything that's changed
Remember how Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella said that he had been testing a new version of Windows? The company even announced Windows 10's official retirement date alongside a Windows-related launch event slated for June 24.
16 Jun 2021
OPPOOPPO Reno6 Z tipped to feature MediaTek Dimensity 800U chipset
OPPO is expected to launch an affordable Reno6 Z model in the global markets soon. In the latest development, tipster Abhishek Yadav has leaked a couple of specifications of the handset.
16 Jun 2021
OnePlusOnePlus Nord N200 5G, with 90Hz display, goes official
As an addition to its Nord series of smartphones, OnePlus has launched the Nord N200 5G model in the US market. It succeeds the last year's Nord N100.
16 Jun 2021
OnePlusOnePlus Nord CE 5G goes on open sale starting 12pm
OnePlus's newly-launched Nord CE 5G will go on open sale in India today i.e. June 16 from 12pm onwards.
16 Jun 2021
RealmeRealme GT 5G arrives in global markets at Rs. 40,000
Realme has introduced its latest flagship smartphone, the GT 5G, in the global markets. It carries a starting price-tag of €449 (roughly Rs. 40,000).
16 Jun 2021
RazerRazer introduces its first laptop with AMD Ryzen processor
US-based Razer has announced its Blade 14 gaming laptop in several markets. It is priced at $1,799 (roughly Rs. 1.32 lakh) and is the company's first ever laptop to be powered by an AMD processor.
15 Jun 2021
AppleBeats announces Studio Buds wireless earphones at around Rs. 11,000
Apple-owned Beats has introduced its latest wireless earbuds, called the Studio Buds with both Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) as well as Transparency mode.
15 Jun 2021
XTwitter is developing tools to unmention yourself from others' tweets
Remember how Twitter rolled out a feature so you could limit the number of replies on your tweet? Now, the microblogging platform is reportedly exploring a similar tool which can help you unmention yourself from others' tweets.
15 Jun 2021
AppleApple Watch Series 7 to feature faster processor, improved screen
Apple is working to introduce an all-new smartwatch later this year. Likely to be dubbed as the Watch Series 7, it will come with a new design and plenty of upgrades over the last-generation model.
15 Jun 2021
PfizerPfizer, AstraZeneca vaccines protect against Delta variant, says study
Pfizer and AstraZeneca vaccines provide good protection against the Delta variant of coronavirus, first identified in India, says a study published in The Lancet Journal.
15 Jun 2021
OnePlusOnePlus Nord N200 appears on Geekbench with Snapdragon 480 chipset
OnePlus will soon launch its affordable 5G handset, the Nord N200 5G, exclusively for the US and Canadian markets.
15 Jun 2021
RealmeRealme X9 spotted on official Indian website, launch imminent
Realme is working to announce its new X9 series of smartphones. The line-up is expected to include the vanilla X9 and X9 Pro models.
15 Jun 2021
ASUS LaptopsASUS introduces AMD Ryzen 5-powered Chromebook Flip CM5 gaming laptop
Expanding its portfolio of Chromebooks, tech giant ASUS has launched the Ryzen 5-powered version of its Chromebook Flip CM5 laptop.
15 Jun 2021
FacebookNew sticker pack released for WhatsApp users on Android, iOS
Over the last few months, Facebook-owned messaging service WhatsApp has struggled to retain users abandoning the platform in favor of alternatives such as Signal.
15 Jun 2021
KarbonnKarbonn X21 goes official in India at Rs. 5,000
Karbonn has introduced its latest budget smartphone in India, called the X21. It carries a price-tag of Rs. 4,999 and is currently available for purchase via Flipkart.
14 Jun 2021
Nokia MobilesNokia XR20 spotted on Geekbench with a Snapdragon 480 processor
HMD Global is likely to launch a new X-series 5G smartphone, called the Nokia XR20.
14 Jun 2021
AppleiOS 15's feature allows drag and dropping items between apps
For years now, AirDrop has provided Apple users unparalleled convenience when sharing media between Apple devices. Now that developers have access to the beta version of iOS 15, a new multitasking feature for iPhones has been discovered.
14 Jun 2021
OnePlusOnePlus Nord 2 may debut as rebranded Realme X9 Pro
OnePlus's upcoming Nord 2 model will reportedly arrive as a rebadged Realme X9 Pro.
14 Jun 2021
Flipkart#DealOfTheDay: Google Pixel 4a available with Rs. 5,000 discount
Looking to buy a compact smartphone with good performance? This deal might interest you. Flipkart is offering a discount of Rs. 5,000 on the Google Pixel 4a smartphone in India.
14 Jun 2021
StartupsPune-based start-up develops mask that inactivates novel coronavirus
A Pune-based start-up has integrated 3D printing and pharmaceuticals to develop a mask that inactivates viral particles of COVID-19 infection that come in contact with it, the Department of Science and Technology said on Monday.
14 Jun 2021
Samsung MobilesSamsung Galaxy S21 FE's production delayed due to battery issues
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE, which was slated to be launched in August this year, might be postponed by a couple of months.
14 Jun 2021
RealmeRealme to launch Narzo 30 smartphones in India this month
Realme will launch its Narzo 30 and Narzo 30 5G smartphones in India later this month, Realme India's CEO, Madhav Sheth, has announced.
