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25 Nov 2021

ZTE

World's first smartphone with 18GB RAM, 1TB storage is here

Chinese tech giant ZTE has launched a new Aerospace Edition model of its flagship Axon 30 Ultra model.

25 Nov 2021

Tencent

China bans Tencent Holdings from updating and releasing new apps

The Chinese government's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology has reportedly instructed app stores and platforms to prevent Tencent Holdings from updating its existing apps and launching any new ones as a part of a "temporary administrative guidance."

25 Nov 2021

SpaceX

NASA will slam spacecraft into asteroid to test humankind's defenses

NASA has launched a spacecraft on a direct collision course with an asteroid, intentionally. The Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART) Mission intends to test technologies for defense against potential asteroid collisions.

25 Nov 2021

Motorola

Moto G51 5G to debut in India in December

Lenovo-owned Motorola will launch its new budget-range smartphone, the Moto G51 5G, in India in December, according to 91mobiles.

25 Nov 2021

OnePlus

OnePlus RT tipped to debut in India on December 16

OnePlus is gearing up to launch its new premium smartphone, the OnePlus RT, in India in December.

25 Nov 2021

Cryptocurrency

How President Bukele wants to make 'Bitcoin City' a reality

El Salvador is the only country that has recognized Bitcoin as legal tender. Now, the country has unveiled an ambitious plan to build an entire city around cryptocurrency.

25 Nov 2021

Facebook

WhatsApp could soon let you create your own stickers

Meta's messaging service, WhatsApp, is reportedly working on a feature so users can create their own stickers on the app.

25 Nov 2021

Xiaomi

Xiaomi TWS 3 Pro tipped to debut in India soon

Xiaomi will launch the TWS 3 Pro wireless earbuds in the Indian market "as soon as December or January," as per 91mobiles. The wearable was announced in China in September this year.

24 Nov 2021

Narendra Modi

Crypto prices fall as India announces bill banning private cryptocurrencies

Prices of nearly all cryptocurrencies plummeted by 15% or more just hours after the Indian government announced that it will introduce a cryptocurrency bill in the Parliament's winter session.

24 Nov 2021

OnePlus

OnePlus RT is expected to debut in India in December

OnePlus RT, which is rumored to be a rebadged version of the 9RT, is expected to go official in India next month i.e. December, according to 91mobiles. Alongside the smartphone, the new OnePlus Buds Z2 with ANC technology will also be announced.

24 Nov 2021

Google

Google Pixel 6a will be powered by Tensor SoC

Google's lower-cost alternative to its flagship Pixel 6 and 6 Pro will debut as Pixel 6a in the coming months. Leaked renders have already revealed that it will look like the vanilla Pixel 6.

24 Nov 2021

Google

Google Messages now translate iMessage reactions into emojis

Google's latest update to its Messages app narrows the gap between Android and iOS users a bit more. Apple's iMessage allows users to react to messages but when they interact with Android users via the app, those reactions get converted into text messages.

24 Nov 2021

Smartphones

Top 5 'flagship killer' smartphones available in India

It is a dream of all of us to get a feature-packed smartphone without denting the wallet.

24 Nov 2021

Motorola

Motorola Edge S30 Transformers Edition's design features revealed

Motorola is working on a new Edge S30 smartphone for China. It is expected to be a rebadged version of G200 which went official in Europe last week.

23 Nov 2021

Facebook

WhatsApp introduces two new privacy-centric features for users in India

Meta-owned instant messaging service WhatsApp has introduced two new safety features for users in India, called Flash Calls and Message Level Reporting.

#NewsBytesExplainer: How exactly does virtual RAM in smartphones work?

You may often come across terms like Dynamic RAM Expansion, RAM Plus, or Extended RAM in most of the latest smartphones. All these terms essentially mean the same thing: virtual RAM.

23 Nov 2021

Motorola

Moto G31 tipped to be launched at Rs. 13,500

Motorola will launch the Moto G31 model in India on November 29, according to tipster Mukul Sharma.

23 Nov 2021

OnePlus

OnePlus RT's advertisement surfaces on Google Search; India launch imminent

OnePlus is expected to launch a new RT smartphone in India. It is said to arrive as a rebranded version of the 9RT which had debuted in China last month.

23 Nov 2021

OPPO

OPPO Find X5 Pro to feature Snapdragon 8 Gen1 processor

OPPO is gearing up to launch its flagship Find X5 series of smartphones in the coming months. The line-up may include Find X5 and Find X5 Pro models.

23 Nov 2021

Apple

DuckDuckGo's latest feature prevents apps from tracking Android users

Privacy-centric browser DuckDuckGo has introduced a new feature called App Tracking Protection integrated into its browser app for Android.

23 Nov 2021

Smartphones

#NewsBytesExplainer: What are foldable displays and how do they work?

Thanks to technological advancements, foldable devices are no more conceptual ideas that we would see in sci-fi movies. In fact, they are the latest innovation in the world of smartphones.

23 Nov 2021

Microsoft

Windows 11: Microsoft promises to fix performance issues in 2022

If you have upgraded to Windows 11, you are certainly not happy. To make matters worse, Microsoft has suggested its users to wait for the performance upgrades to be rolled out.

23 Nov 2021

OPPO

OPPO Reno7 series listed online; design and key specifications confirmed

OPPO is all set to launch its Reno7 series of smartphones in China on November 25. The line-up will include the Reno7 SE, Reno7, and Reno7 Pro models.

22 Nov 2021

Smartphones

Motorola G200 5G v/s Xiaomi 11T: Which one is better?

Motorola's latest Moto G200 5G has taken the Android world by storm with its premium specifications and affordable price-tag.

22 Nov 2021

Vivo

Vivo Y74s 5G, with MediaTek Dimensity 810 processor, launched

Vivo has launched a new Y-series smartphone, the Y74s 5G, in China.

22 Nov 2021

iQOO

iQOO 8 series' India launch canceled, claims tipster

iQOO had launched its 8 series of smartphones in China in August this year. The line-up includes the iQOO 8 and 8 Pro models.

22 Nov 2021

5G Phone

TECNO's first 5G phone, POVA 5G's renders, key specifications leaked

TECNO is reportedly working on launching its first 5G smartphone, called the TECNO POVA 5G.

22 Nov 2021

Samsung

Samsung Galaxy A13 5G spotted on Bluetooth SIG certification site

Samsung is gearing up to launch its new budget-range smartphone, the Galaxy A13 5G, soon.

22 Nov 2021

Motorola

Moto G200 5G tipped to debut in India in December

Motorola launched its latest mid-range G-series smartphone, the Moto G200 5G, in Europe last week.

21 Nov 2021

Google

This how the Google Pixel 6a will look like

Google is said to be working on a new Pixel 6a smartphone. It will join the existing Pixel 6 and 6 Pro models.

21 Nov 2021

Android

Seven apps found spreading Joker malware on Google Play Store

Cybersecurity firm Kaspersky Labs has discovered seven applications spreading the infamous Joker malware through the Google Play Store.

21 Nov 2021

OPPO

OPPO A55s 5G, with IP68 rating and 90Hz display, launched

Expanding its portfolio of the A-series smartphones, OPPO has launched a model, called the A55s 5G, in Japan.

21 Nov 2021

Facebook

Facebook's emoji reactions and notifications spotted trickling down to WhatsApp

With the latest update on the beta channel, WhatsApp users on Android can now get a taste of the new message reaction notifications feature that has been in the pipeline for a few months now.

21 Nov 2021

Motorola

Moto G71, G51, and G31 to debut in India soon

A couple of days back, Motorola launched a new range of G-series smartphones in Europe.

21 Nov 2021

SpaceX

American start-up Astra successfully reaches orbit with latest rocket launch

California Bay Area start-up Astra, on November 20, joined the big league of private companies that have successfully put spacecraft in space.

21 Nov 2021

Vivo

Vivo V23e 5G's Geekbench listing suggests a Dimensity 810 chipset

Vivo is gearing up to launch the 5G variant of the V23e smartphone on November 23. In the latest development, the handset has been spotted on Geekbench, revealing a few specifications.

21 Nov 2021

OnePlus

OnePlus 9RT could debut in India as OnePlus RT

A new OnePlus RT smartphone has been listed on the Google Supported Devices as well as Play Console. Tipster Mukul Sharma suggests that this RT model is a rebadged version of 9RT, which went official in China last month.

20 Nov 2021

Motorola

Render of Moto G Stylus 2022 reveals a stylus slot

Motorola is reportedly working on launching a new Moto G Stylus 2022 handset. In the latest development, 91mobiles has shared a render of the phone, revealing full design features.

20 Nov 2021

Flipkart

#DealOfTheDay: Motorola Edge 20 available with Rs. 7,000 discount

If you're looking to buy a mid-range 5G smartphone without denting your wallet, here's a great deal for you. Flipkart is offering a discount of Rs. 7,000 on the Motorola Edge 20 model.

20 Nov 2021

Samsung

Samsung Galaxy A13 5G's leaked user manual confirms key specifications

Samsung is expected to launch the Galaxy A13 5G smartphone by the end of this year or in 2022. In the latest development, its user manual has reportedly been leaked, which reveals all the specifications.