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Realme GT Neo2 officially listed in India; key specifications revealed
Realme is gearing up to launch the GT Neo2 smartphone in India in the coming days.
Apple Watch Series 7 to start at Rs. 42,000
Apple's new-generation smartwatch, the Watch Series 7, is yet to be launched in India but thanks to Flipkart, we now know how much you will have to pay to own one of the models.
Hyperloop in India, Saudi Arabia much sooner than you think
On the sidelines of the Dubai Expo 2020 that kicked off on October 1, Emirati multinational logistics company DP World's CEO and Virgin Hyperloop Chairman, Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, said that Hyperloop could become a reality in several parts of the world before this decade ends.
HONOR 50 to debut in Europe on October 26
Chinese tech brand HONOR will launch its latest HONOR 50 smartphone in the European market on October 26, as per an official announcement. The device had debuted in China in June this year.
DC giving free NFTs if you signup for this event!
DC has announced that it will give away non-fungible tokens (NFTs) for free to people who register for its FanDome event slated for October 16.
Is the iOS version 15.0.1 a worthy upgrade?
Contrary to Apple's expectations, iOS 15 was a user experience disaster in the weeks following its launch. The smartphone giant has now attempted to make amends by releasing the iOS version 15.0.1 update.
Europe-Japan space mission captures rare image of Mercury
Two linked spacecraft built by the European Space Agency (ESA) and Japanese Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA), together known as BepiColombo, snapped their first close-up pictures of Mercury.
#DealOfTheDay: Discounts of up to Rs. 10,000 on OnePlus 9
If you are looking to buy a flagship 5G handset at a discounted price, this deal is unmissable. Amazon is offering a discount of Rs. 3,000 on the OnePlus 9 5G smartphone.
Flipkart deal: iPhone 12, 12 mini available at lowest-ever prices
If you were waiting for the right time to buy an iPhone 12 series smartphone, this is the best deal for you.
Alcatel 3X Plus, with a UNISOC SC9863A chipset, goes official
Tech brand Alcatel has introduced its latest 3X-series smartphone, the 3X Plus, in Argentina. It carries a price-tag of ARS 23,999 (roughly Rs. 18,000).
iQOO Z5x to get Dimensity 900 processor and 44W fast-charging
iQOO's next Z-series model, the Z5x, is rumored to go official in China this month. In the latest development, a tipster has claimed that the smartphone will come with a MediaTek Dimensity 900 chipset and 44W fast-charging support.
Here's why security researchers think Amazon's Astro bot isn't safe
Amazon has been known to use robots at its warehouses for years. Last month, the company released a cute-looking robot for consumers called Astro.
Samsung's 5G-ready Galaxy F42 and M52 now available in India
Samsung had launched the Galaxy F42 5G and M52 5G smartphones in India last month. Now, the handsets have gone on sale in the country via Amazon, Flipkart, and Samsung's website.
Google Pixel 6 appears in official advertisement; launch imminent
Google is gearing up to launch the Pixel 6 smartphone in the coming days. Now, Google Japan has released an advertisement for the handset with the caption "Coming Soon."
iQOO Z5x's JD listing suggests debut this month
Vivo-backed iQOO is reportedly working on its next Z-series smartphone, the Z5x. In the latest development, the handset has been spotted on China's retailer JD.com, which hints at its launch in October.
Redmi releases MIUI 12.5 update for Note 7, 7S smartphones
Redmi has started rolling out the MIUI 12.5 update for its Note 7 and 7S smartphones in the international market as well as in India.
Samsung releases Android 11 update for Galaxy A02
Tech giant Samsung has started rolling out the Android 11 update for its Galaxy A02 smartphone. The firmware is currently seeding in Russia and brings all the goodies of Android 11 as well as features of One UI, which are supported on entry-level Galaxy models.
WhatsApp banned 2.07 million Indian accounts in August: Details here
The third transparency report published by WhatsApp showed that 2.07 million Indian accounts were banned from the messaging platform this August.
90% of smartphone industry hit hard by semiconductor shortage: Counterpoint
Smartphone shipments will see a meager 6% growth in the second half of 2021, down from earlier predictions of 9%, due to the ongoing global semiconductor shortage, reported industry analysis firm Counterpoint Research.
iPhone 14 rumored to offer 2TB storage
Apple seems to be working on its next flagship series, the iPhone 14 line-up. In the latest development, My Drivers has claimed that the range will come with up to 2TB of storage.
Here's what Apple may unveil at the potential October event
Apple is likely to announce a MacBook Pro overhaul and a Mac mini upgrade in October.
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE's FCC listing reveals 25W charger
Though Samsung is said to have canceled the Galaxy S21 FE due to Flip3's higher sales, it has now received the FCC certification with model number SM-G990E.
Facebook launches cross-app group chats for Instagram and Messenger users
Last year, Facebook launched a cross-app communication feature, allowing Instagram users to connect one-on-one with Messenger users without having to download the latter—and vice versa.
Moto G31 appears in images from NCC certification; features leaked
Motorola's next G-series smartphone, the G31, is confirmed to be in the works. In the latest development, the handset has been certified by Taiwan's NCC authority, revealing its live images.
An iOS 15 bug is deleting saved photos: Details here
A bug in the iOS 15 Messages app is causing saved photos to be deleted from Apple iPhones and the tech giant is yet to release a fix, reported MacRumors.
Nokia G300 5G to offer triple rear cameras
HMD Global is working on a new Nokia G-series smartphone, called the G300 5G.
Dangerous malware targets over 10 million Android users: Details here
Numerous mobile applications—functioning as Trojans—have been subscribing unsuspecting users to paid services since November 2020, discovered researchers with mobile security company Zimperium.
Redmi Note 10 Lite announced in India at Rs. 14,000
Xiaomi's sub-brand Redmi has launched a new Redmi Note 10 Lite model in India.
ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED launched in India at Rs. 47,000
ASUS has launched its latest VivoBook-series laptop, the VivoBook 15 OLED (model name Vivobook 15 OLED K513), in India.
iPhone 11 to cost under Rs. 40,000 during Amazon's sale
If you are looking to buy an Apple iPhone without putting a dent in your wallet, then you should not miss this deal.
Google to launch wired Nest Doorbell with 24/7 recording
Google will launch a Nest Doorbell supporting 24/7 video recording in 2022, Google Nest GM Rishi Chandra announced.
OPPO A55, with a 50MP triple rear camera setup, launched
OPPO has launched its newest A-series smartphone, the OPPO A55, in India.
Motorola Edge 20 Pro debuts in India at Rs. 37,000
Motorola has launched the top-end variant of its Edge 20 series, the Edge 20 Pro, in India. It joins the Edge 20 and Edge 20 Fusion models.
Fairphone 4 'sustainable' smartphone, with dual 48MP rear cameras, launched
Amsterdam-based Fairphone, known for developing "ethical, reliable, and sustainable" smartphones, has launched its latest model, the Fairphone 4.
iQOO 8 Pro Pilot Edition launched in China
iQOO has launched a new variant of its flagship 8 Pro smartphone, dubbed iQOO 8 Pro Pilot Edition, in China.
Samsung's S20 FE 5G gets massive discount during Amazon sale
Amazon is gearing up to host its annual 'Great Indian Festival' sale from October 3 onwards.
Lenovo IdeaPad 3i and IdeaPad Flex 3i launched in India
Lenovo has launched its latest Chromebooks, the IdeaPad 3i and IdeaPad Flex 3i, in India. The line-up starts at Rs. 22,990 and is available for pre-orders starting today.
Moto Tab G20 launched in India at Rs. 11,000
Lenovo-owned Motorola has launched a new budget-range tablet, the Moto Tab G20, in India.
POCO C31, with a MediaTek Helio G35 processor, goes official
POCO has launched its latest budget-range C-series smartphone, the POCO C31, in India.
Camera-focused Vivo X70 series arrives in India at Rs. 47,000
Vivo has launched its flagship X70 series of smartphones in India today. The line-up, which includes the X70 Pro and X70 Pro+ models, starts at Rs. 46,990 and is currently up for pre-orders.