Technology: News

19 Jun 2021

Kolkata

New software developed to identify patients who require ventilator support

The government on Saturday said that new software - Covid Severity Score -has been developed to identify patients who require ventilator support as well as to detect emergency and intensive care unit needs early.

24 May 2021

Space News

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.

02 Apr 2021

Google Maps

Google Maps' new AR feature will help you navigate indoors

Google Maps' brand new augmented reality-powered feature will help users navigate indoor areas like airports and malls in a pinch.

31 Mar 2021

Apple

Apple loses Steve Jobs' trademark catchphrase to Swatch

A London court recently ruled that Apple Inc. could not keep Swiss watchmaker Swatch from using the phrase "one more thing" as its own trademark.

27 Mar 2021

Spotify

Spotify desktop and web apps get improved UI, curation tools

Popular music streaming platform Spotify is giving its desktop app a comprehensive UI update. Both Mac and Windows versions of the desktop app will receive the revamped look. The platform-agnostic web app is also receiving a similar cosmetic upgrade.

19 Mar 2021

Google

Google will inject $7 billion in data centers and offices

As vaccines begin rolling out, Google is already preparing for the resumption of normal office operations. The company has earmarked more than $7 billion to real estate across the US for the year 2021 alone.

06 Mar 2021

Apple

Apple granted patent for connector which could replace lightning ports

Since MagSafe launched last year, rumors have been circulating that Apple could let go the charging port on iPhones for the iPhone 13 Pro Max this year.

15 Feb 2021

Huawei

Weibo leak claims Huawei could launch gaming laptops and console

A tipster on Chinese microblogging site Weibo claims Huawei could produce gaming laptops and a gaming console. This will be the first time the company is seriously planning to enter the gaming hardware market.

04 Feb 2021

Hollywood

Robert Downey Jr. starts rolling fund for clean tech investment

The current US government seems to be all for climate change, and there are a few Hollywood celebrities such as Leonardo DiCaprio, Mark Ruffalo, among others, who have thought of concrete steps when it comes to environmental development.

31 Jan 2021

Poco

Single 6GB RAM variant for POCO M3 smartphone in India

Prior to its launch in India on February 2, POCO has put up a tweet saying that its M3 handset will be available in a single 6GB RAM variant here.

25 Jan 2021

Motorola

Motorola Ibiza receives Wi-Fi Alliance certification, launch imminent

Motorola is expected to launch a new budget smartphone in the coming weeks. The handset with model number XT2137-1, currently codenamed as Ibiza, has been spotted (via MySmartPrice) on the Wi-Fi Alliance certification site, hinting at its imminent arrival.

Realme UI 2.0 early access program for X50, X50m 5G

Realme has announced a Realme UI 2.0 early access program for the X50 5G and X50m 5G handsets in China.

24 Jan 2021

Samsung

Samsung Galaxy A52 5G smartphone receives Bluetooth and Wi-Fi certifications

South Korean tech giant Samsung's Galaxy A52 5G smartphone has received Bluetooth and Wi-Fi certifications, thereby hinting at its imminent launch. It will also be launched in a 4G variant.

24 Jan 2021

Vivo Mobiles

Vivo S7t to get Dimensity 820 chipset and five cameras

As an addition to its S7 line-up, Chinese smartphone maker Vivo will launch a new device called S7t, powered by the Dimensity 820 chipset, tipster Digital Chat Station has claimed.

24 Jan 2021

Realme

Realme X7 series to debut in India on February 4

Realme's X7 series, which includes X7 and X7 Pro models, will be launched in India on February 4, according to a now-removed image of the launch invite tweeted by Amit Bhawani, Editor-in-Chief of PhoneRadar.

21 Jan 2021

Xiaomi

Mi 11 Pro tipped to come with 120x zoom support

Xiaomi is expected to launch the Mi 11 Pro smartphone in the coming weeks. In the latest update, tipster Digital Chat Station (via MyDrivers) has claimed that the handset will come with up to 120x zoom functionality.

Delhi Airport evaluating 'computer vision' technology to track passengers: CEO

Delhi Airport is evaluating "computer vision" technology to track passengers, reduce waiting time, and ensure social distancing at its terminals, a top official of the facility's operator informed on Tuesday.

17 Jan 2021

India

itel Vision 1 Pro launched in India at Rs. 6,600

Chinese smartphone maker itel has launched a new budget handset in India called the Vision 1 Pro. It is up for grabs in two colors: Aurora Blue and Ocean Blue.

17 Jan 2021

Asus

ASUS ROG Phone 4 to get 6,000mAh battery with fast-charging

Taiwanese tech giant ASUS's ROG Phone 4 will make its debut in the coming days.

15 Jan 2021

OPPO

OPPO reduces prices of A12 handset in India

OPPO has reduced the prices of the A12 smartphone in India for the second time, by Rs. 500. Its first price-reduction happened in November last year.

15 Jan 2021

AMD

NVIDIA and AMD on GPU shortages: No improvement until May

The latest GPUs from NVIDIA and AMD have been nigh impossible to purchase from launch day itself. The precious few cards available were quickly lapped up by scalpers using bots and re-listed on eBay for a staggering premium.

14 Jan 2021

India

Facebook, WhatsApp, TikTok among most popular apps of 2020

The market of mobile apps continued to grow in 2020 in spite (or rather because) of the pandemic.

13 Jan 2021

Sony

#CES2021: This Sony drone can shoot cinematic 4K videos

For photography enthusiasts and video professionals, Japanese tech giant Sony has announced a new drone, called Airpeak, at the ongoing CES 2021.

13 Jan 2021

Intel

#CES2021: Intel's Mobileye reveals plans to lower autonomous driving cost

At the ongoing CES 2021, Mobileye - Intel's self-driving car subsidiary brand - has announced that it will shift toward using its own radar-based technology so as to reduce the cost of autonomous driving.

iPad Pro (2021) appears in CAD renders, design features revealed

Apple is working to introduce the next-generation iPad Pro later this year. In the latest development, 91mobiles has shared CAD-based renders of the 12.9-inch model, revealing its design details.

12 Jan 2021

Microsoft

Microsoft Surface Pro 7+, with Intel Tiger Lake processors, launched

Microsoft has launched the Surface Pro 7+ tablet-cum-laptop at a starting price-tag of $899 (approximately Rs. 66,000).

08 Jan 2021

Android 10

Moto G Stylus (2021) spotted on Geekbench, key specifications revealed

Motorola is expected to launch the Moto G Stylus (2021) smartphone in the coming weeks. It will arrive as a successor to the Moto G Stylus aka Moto G Pro.

07 Jan 2021

Samsung

Samsung Galaxy A52 5G gets 3C certified with 15W fast-charging

Samsung is working to introduce its upcoming mid-range smartphone, the Galaxy A52 5G soon. In the latest development, the phone has been spotted (by MySmartPrice) on the 3C certification site with the model number SM-A5260.

07 Jan 2021

Facebook

Facebook redesigns Pages; Like button removed, new admin controls

Facebook has announced a major redesign of Pages, that are mainly used by artists, public figures, and brands.

06 Jan 2021

Facebook

Instagram testing new carousel-like layout for Stories on desktops

Instagram has been testing a new design to improve the experience of viewing Stories on the desktop.

05 Jan 2021

Xiaomi

Mi A3 users get free repairs after update bricks devices

Xiaomi has announced that it is offering a free repair service to all the Mi A3 users in India who were affected by a faulty Android 11 update that bricked their devices.

05 Jan 2021

OPPO

OPPO's 5G-enabled Reno5 Pro to be launched on January 18

OPPO is all set to launch its Reno5 Pro 5G smartphone in India on January 18 at 12:30 pm, the company has announced.

iQOO 7 to feature a pressure-sensitive, 120Hz AMOLED screen

iQOO will launch its flagship iQOO 7 gaming smartphone in China on January 11. In the latest development, an official teaser posted on Weibo has revealed the key display features of the phone.

04 Jan 2021

Xiaomi

Ahead of launch in India, Mi 10i's prices tipped

Xiaomi is all set to announce the Mi 10i smartphone in India on January 5. In the run-up to the launch event, Xiaomi India's managing director, Manu Kumar Jain, has revealed that the phone will cost under Rs. 30,000.

Design details of Moto G Stylus 2021 revealed in renders

As a successor to the 2020 Moto G Pro, Motorola will launch a new smartphone named Moto G Stylus 2021 in the US.

03 Jan 2021

Poco

POCO F2 smartphone teased; likely to pack Snapdragon 732G chipset

Ahead of its expected launch in India this year, Chinese smartphone maker POCO has teased its F2 smartphone in a video.

03 Jan 2021

India

Vivo Y20A with three rear cameras is now on sale

Chinese smartphone maker Vivo's Y20A smartphone, which was launched in India last week, is now on sale. It comes in two color options: Dawn White and Nebula Blue.

30 Dec 2020

LG

LG Stylo 7 5G's renders leaked, design features revealed

LG is expected to introduce its affordable 5G smartphone, the Stylo 7 5G, sometime in early-2021. In the latest development, Voice has shared high-resolution renders of the phone, revealing its design features.

30 Dec 2020

Vivo Mobiles

iQOO 7 to be launched in China on January 11

Vivo's sub-brand iQOO is all set to launch the flagship iQOO 7 smartphone in China on January 11, the company has confirmed.

29 Dec 2020

Samsung

Samsung Galaxy A31 becomes cheaper by Rs. 2,000

Samsung has reduced the prices of its Galaxy A31 model in India by Rs. 2,000. The price-drop is permanent in nature and is applicable to both online as well as offline sales channels.