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10 Jul 2021
MotorolaMotorola Edge 20 could reach India by August; pricing tipped
As the latest addition to its Edge series, Motorola will launch the Edge 20 smartphone in India by the end of this month or in August 2021, as per Techradar.
10 Jul 2021
TECNO MobileTECNO CAMON 17 series teased to debut in India soon
Smartphone brand TECNO is all set to launch its CAMON 17 series of smartphones in India soon, as confirmed by an official teaser.
10 Jul 2021
OPPOOPPO A16 appears in fresh renders; specifications leaked
OPPO is working on a new A-series smartphone, called the OPPO A16. Renders of the handset have recently been leaked, revealing its design and color variants.
10 Jul 2021
GooglePrior to launch, Google Pixel 5a 5G bags FCC certification
Google is all set to launch the Pixel 5a 5G smartphone in August this year. The handset has now been listed on the US's FCC certification site, with three variants, namely G1F8F, GR0M2, and G4S1M.
10 Jul 2021
OPPOAhead of launch, OPPO Reno6 Z spotted on Geekbench
OPPO is geared up to launch the Reno6 Z smartphone in Thailand on July 21. It will join the existing Reno6, Reno6 Pro, and Reno6 Pro+ models in its Reno6 line-up.
10 Jul 2021
VivoVivo Y53s 4G, with MediaTek Helio G80 chipset, goes official
Vivo had launched the Y53s 5G smartphone in China last month. Now the company has introduced the 4G variant of the handset in Vietnam.
09 Jul 2021
ResearchSevere illness risks, COVID-19 deaths in children very low: Study
The risk of severe illness and death from SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, is extremely low in children and teenagers, according to comprehensive analyses of public health data in the UK.
09 Jul 2021
COVID-19 VaccineResearchers developing self-amplifying RNA-based COVID-19 vaccines with milder doses required
Presently, the COVID-19 vaccination drives around the world pose a logistical nightmare to organizers and the need for multiple jabs per person isn't helping matters.
09 Jul 2021
RealmeRealme X7 Max 5G's update brings Dynamic RAM expansion feature
Realme has released a new A.16 update for the X7 Max 5G smartphone in India.
09 Jul 2021
Android TVBlaupunkt launches Cybersound TV series; prices start at Rs. 15,000
Blaupunkt has launched its latest Cybersound series of televisions in India, including 32-inch, 42-inch, 43-inch, and 55-inch models.
09 Jul 2021
LenovoLenovo introduces two new 2-in-1 laptops in India
Lenovo has launched two new 2-in-1 laptops in India, namely, the Yoga Duet 7i and IdeaPad Duet 3, at a starting price of Rs. 79,999 and Rs. 29,999, respectively.
09 Jul 2021
Samsung MobilesSamsung Galaxy M21 2021 Edition to retain Galaxy M21's specifications
Samsung is gearing up to launch a new Galaxy M21 2021 Edition model in India soon.
09 Jul 2021
QualcommQualcomm launches its first-ever smartphone at Rs. 1.12 lakh
Qualcomm, in collaboration with ASUS, has launched its first smartphone, called the 'Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders' at $ 1,499 (roughly Rs. 1,12,200).
09 Jul 2021
Huawei IndiaHuawei's fitness band offers all-day SpO2 tracking at Rs. 4,500
Huawei has launched its latest fitness tracker, called the Band 6, in India. It carries a price-tag of Rs. 4,490 and will go on sale starting July 12.
09 Jul 2021
AsusASUS 8Z series teased in India; launch imminent
ASUS is gearing up to launch the 8Z and 8Z Flip models in India soon.
09 Jul 2021
GoogleGoogle Pixel 6 could get five years of software support
Google's next batch of flagship smartphones, the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro, are expected to go official around October.
09 Jul 2021
Xiaomi MobilesMi MIX 4 tipped to sport an 'invisible' under-display camera
Xiaomi is gearing up to launch a new flagship smartphone, called the Mi MIX 4, in August this year.
09 Jul 2021
VivoVivo S10 and S10 Pro will debut on July 15
Vivo is all set to launch its latest S10 and S10 Pro smartphones in China on July 15.
08 Jul 2021
ResearchNew drug target to treat coronavirus, fight future pandemic found
Scientists have identified a novel target for a drug that can treat SARS-CoV-2, which causes COVID-19, and also help tackle a future coronavirus pandemic.
08 Jul 2021
XTwitter is welcoming feedback on four new privacy-centric concept features
Despite losing its legal shield in India, Twitter continues to consistently add new features to its arsenal. A Twitter executive has detailed multiple privacy and user discovery-related feature concepts, some of which may materialize if Twitter receives positive feedback.
08 Jul 2021
Android TVHisense launches two new premium 4K Android TVs in India
Hisense has launched two new smart TVs in India, namely, the Tornado 65-inch 4K TV and A71F Series 70-inch 4K TV. The televisions are priced at Rs. 71,990 and Rs. 91,990, respectively.
08 Jul 2021
Android TVItel launches G-series 4K Android TVs at Rs. 33,000
Itel has launched its latest G-series of 4K Android TVs in India at a starting price of Rs. 32,999. The line-up includes G4334IE (43-inch) and G5534IE (55-inch) models, and is already up for grabs via offline stores.
08 Jul 2021
Samsung MobilesSamsung Galaxy S21 FE spotted on TENAA, key specifications revealed
Samsung is likely to launch the Galaxy S21 FE smartphone sometime in October this year.
08 Jul 2021
OnePlusOnePlus admits to restricting 9 series' performance for popular apps
OnePlus has responded to the accusation of throttling the performance of its 9 and 9 Pro flagship smartphones for several popular apps, admitting that it was done to "provide a smooth experience while reducing power consumption."
08 Jul 2021
OnePlusOnePlus Nord 2 to feature a custom Dimensity 1200-AI chipset
OnePlus is gearing up to launch a new Nord 2 smartphone in India on July 22.
08 Jul 2021
Huawei MobilesHuawei Nova 8i, with 66W fast-charging support, launched
Huawei has launched its latest budget-range smartphone, the Nova 8i, in Malaysia.
07 Jul 2021
VaccineMutations help Epsilon coronavirus variant evade vaccine immunity, says study
Three mutations in the spike protein of the Epsilon variant of SARS-CoV-2 help the virus to evade the protection offered by current vaccines or past COVID-19 infection, a study said.
07 Jul 2021
MicrosoftMicrosoft issues critical security update to patch PrintNightmare vulnerability
Microsoft was recently notified of a critical zero-day vulnerability on all computers running recent versions of Windows.
07 Jul 2021
TechnologyAdult content website XTube folding for good on September 5
A pornography website called XTube, owned by Pornhub's parent company MindGeek, is quietly shutting down permanently on September 5, 2021.
07 Jul 2021
OnePlusOnePlus 9 and 9 Pro banned by Geekbench: Here's why
OnePlus 9 and 9 Pro smartphones, which are powered by the top-tier Snapdragon 888 processor, have been delisted by the Geekbench platform for reportedly manipulating benchmark results.
07 Jul 2021
NintendoNintendo launches a new Switch model with 7.0-inch OLED display
Japanese gaming company Nintendo has launched its latest version of the Switch gaming console, called the Switch (OLED model).
07 Jul 2021
OnePlusOnePlus Nord 2 officially teased in India; launch imminent
OnePlus has teased the arrival of a new Nord-series smartphone in India, which is believed to be the Nord 2 model. The handset is tipped to debut by the end of this month i.e. around July 24.
07 Jul 2021
OnePlusOnePlus Watch Cobalt Limited Edition launched at Rs. 20,000
After China, OnePlus has launched the Cobalt Limited Edition variant of its smartwatch in India. It joins the Classic Edition, which was announced in March this year.
07 Jul 2021
PocoPOCO F3 GT tipped to arrive in India in early-August
POCO is working to launch a new F3 GT model in India. According to 91mobiles, the handset will make its debut "in the first 10 days of August" i.e. before August 11.
07 Jul 2021
PocoPOCO X3 Pro receives MIUI 12.5 stable update in India
POCO has started releasing the MIUI 12.5 stable update for the X3 Pro smartphone in India.
07 Jul 2021
OPPOOPPO Reno6 Z to debut on July 21; specifications revealed
As an addition to the Reno6 series, OPPO is all set to launch a new model, called the Reno6 Z, in Thailand on July 21. The company has created a dedicated microsite for the handset, revealing its key features.
07 Jul 2021
RealmeRealme GT Master Edition teased; launch imminent
Realme is gearing up to launch the all-new GT Master Edition in India as well as some other markets. In the latest development, Realme India CEO Madhav Sheth has teased the arrival of the handset.
06 Jul 2021
YouTubeYouTube Music spotted testing new 'Library' tab in Search results
The YouTube Music app for Android doesn't yet let you use the Search bar to find and play songs from your library, and in the age of the internet, being able to search your library for the correct song is a must-have feature.
06 Jul 2021
ResearchRecipe for even more powerful vaccines against COVID-19 found
Scientists have found a recipe for even more effective, powerful vaccines against the coronavirus and its rapidly emerging variants based on the way human cells activate the immune system in response to COVID-19 infection.
06 Jul 2021
iPhone#BugAlert: Percentage symbols in network names could brick iPhone's Wi-Fi
Last month, a zero-day vulnerability for iPhones was unearthed by Denmark-based security researcher Carl Schou.