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09 Feb 2020
IndiaXiaomi to discontinue its best-selling Redmi K20 Pro in February
Xiaomi has decided to discontinue the Redmi K20 Pro, one of its best-selling smartphones to date, in this month itself. According to the company's Vice President, Lu Weibing, the sales of the K20 Pro will be closed in February.
09 Feb 2020
MotorolaMotorola RAZR durability test: Here's how the $1,500 foldable performed
The reincarnated Motorola RAZR, in its foldable avatar, is a thing of beauty. But is this $1,500 hardware any durable? Well, we guess there is an early answer.
09 Feb 2020
SamsungSamsung's Galaxy Z Flip is not immune to display creasing
Samsung's upcoming foldable phone, the Galaxy Z Flip, set to launch in a couple of days from now, may not be immune to display creasing - an issue that mars the current crop of foldable devices.
09 Feb 2020
Facebook#NewsBytesWeeklyRecap: Auto Expo EVs, POCO X2 launch, Facebook hacked, more
This week, some major developments were noted in the world of tech, thanks to Auto Expo 2020 and the beautiful display of electric cars put up there.
08 Feb 2020
AndroidWhatsApp's latest iOS beta update brings dark mode for iPhones
Just days after introducing dark mode for its Android beta app, WhatsApp has brought the much-awaited feature to the iOS platform.
08 Feb 2020
OnePlus#LeakPeek: OnePlus 8 to be launched in India between March-April
OnePlus may break its own tradition and launch the next batch of its flagship smartphones, (OnePlus 8 and 8 Pro) by next month.
08 Feb 2020
Reuters#DeepFakes: Reuters develops AI capable of producing presenter-led videos
The role of artificial intelligence in journalism is hotly-debated, mainly due to the risks of involving machines in the practice of unbiased reporting.
08 Feb 2020
Spotify#BugAlert: Spotify playing Google Clock alarm even after dismissing
If you use Spotify to play your favorite tracks as a Google Clock alarm, chances are you might have encountered a weird issue lately: The re-playing of the alarms.
08 Feb 2020
X#WeirdNews: Someone just hacked Facebook's official Instagram and Twitter accounts
In what would certainly qualify as a weird news, hackers broke into the official accounts operated by Facebook on Twitter and Instagram.
08 Feb 2020
SamsungSamsung Unpacked event: Galaxy S20, Z Flip, and Buds+ expected
A couple of days from now, on February 11, Samsung will host its Unpacked event where the South Korean tech giant is expected to unveil its latest smartphones and other consumer products.
08 Feb 2020
SecurityHackers can steal sensitive PC data by tracking monitor brightness
If you think that your computer is safe from cyberattacks when it's not connected to the internet, you are making a big mistake!
08 Feb 2020
iPhoneYour iPhone could soon be used to unlock your car
Apple has recently released the first beta version of iOS 13.4, and it comes with an unannounced feature that can you turn your iPhone or Apple Watch into a digital key for your car, according to 9to5Mac.
07 Feb 2020
Android#BugAlert: Google voice typing gone haywire on Android phones
Google voice typing, the handy option designed to dictate and type sentences, has gone haywire.
07 Feb 2020
AndroidTips and tricks: Here's how to personalize your WhatsApp account
WhatsApp is constantly adding new features to enhance your messaging experience. Over the past several months, the company has introduced a picture-in-picture mode, support for GIFs and stickers, and few other customizations including a not-so-perfect dark mode.
07 Feb 2020
XYou can disable those annoying auto-playing Netflix previews: Here's how
Netflix, the biggest and perhaps the most entertaining OTT platform, is getting a much-desired change - the ability to control auto-playing of videos.
07 Feb 2020
SamsungGoogle is planning 'something exciting' for Samsung Unpacked. But what?
On February 11, Samsung will host its annual 'Unpacked' event and introduce the much-coveted Galaxy S20 series and Galaxy Z Flip to the world.
07 Feb 2020
SamsungSamsung's Galaxy M31 to feature 64MP quad camera, 6,000mAh battery
As a follow-up to its popular mid-range offering, the Galaxy M30s, Samsung is working to launch Galaxy M31 in India sometime soon.
07 Feb 2020
AppleHere's how Apple plans to make its foldable iPhone durable
Following the arrival of foldable phones from Samsung, Huawei, and even Motorola, everyone has started speculating Apple's foray in this exciting space.
06 Feb 2020
Mukesh AmbaniAuto Expo 2020: Jio's connected car tech takes center stage
As Indians are witnessing mind-boggling cars in the ongoing Auto Expo 2020, the biggest motor show of the country, telecom giant Reliance Jio grabbed eyeballs with a completely different thing - a connected car system.
06 Feb 2020
GoTTesla Cybertruck-inspired iPhone 11 Pro starts at Rs. 4.26 lakh
Luxury smartphone maker Caviar, known for its GoT edition Galaxy Fold and Rs. 24 lakh-worth Vostok 1-based iPhone 11 Pro, is back, this time with a new Cyberphone.
06 Feb 2020
AmazonIndians told Alexa 'I love you' once every minute
Alexa's ability to handle day-to-day tasks is appreciated globally. But according to Amazon, no one loves the assistant more than Indians, who, surprisingly enough, have been confessing their feelings to the AI.
06 Feb 2020
AndroidWhat is Pigweed? Google trademarks new operating system
Even though Google's Android operating system powers a big chunk of active smartphones, the internet giant is not having enough of the OS game.
06 Feb 2020
AppleApple patches Mac bug that exposed encrypted emails: Details here
Finally, a long-existing security flaw exposing parts of encrypted emails has been patched in Apple's macOS.
06 Feb 2020
iPhoneHere's how to use Google's new Mobile Recharge service
Google has launched a new service in India that helps you easily find, compare, and even recharge your prepaid account using Google Search.
06 Feb 2020
FacebookWhatsApp flaw could have let hackers access your PC
Even after amassing more than 1 billion users, WhatsApp doesn't appear to be doing enough on the security side of things.
05 Feb 2020
XiaomiRedmi Note 6 Pro explodes at service center, video captured
According to reports, Xiaomi's Redmi Note 6 Pro has exploded at a service center in Gujarat.
05 Feb 2020
SamsungSamsung "accidentally" confirms Galaxy S20 in official images
Just a week before the official launch, Samsung has "accidentally" revealed the Galaxy S20 in a set of new marketing images posted on its own website.
05 Feb 2020
XWhy Paytm is forcing users to uninstall TeamViewer
Paytm, India's leading mobile payments platform, has been working on some nifty features to maintain the highest security standards for its users.
05 Feb 2020
SecurityShocking! Private videos in Google Photos sent to strangers
In a major shocker, Google has admitted to inadvertently sending some people's private videos uploaded on Google Photos to complete strangers.
05 Feb 2020
MediaTekMediaTek announces Helio G70, G80 chipsets for low-cost gaming smartphones
MediaTek has announced two new mobile processors as part of its gaming-centric Helio G series chips. Dubbed as the Helio G70 and Helio G80, these chipsets are designed for more affordable gaming smartphones and are set to debut in this month itself.
05 Feb 2020
SamsungOPPO A8 to be priced around Rs. 12,000: Report
OPPO A8, the budget-friendly handset which was launched in China in December 2019, is likely to arrive in India by early next month, according to 91mobiles.
04 Feb 2020
ICICI BankPOCO X2, with 120Hz display, launched at Rs. 16,000
As an addition to its portfolio of smartphones, Xiaomi's spin-off POCO has launched the premium mid-ranger X2 in India at a starting price of Rs. 15,999.
04 Feb 2020
AppleWill Apple Watch Series 6 lose its crown?
The next-generation Apple wearable, likely to be called Apple Watch Series 6, will come with a new design and support for sleep tracking.
04 Feb 2020
MalwareHackers using fears over coronavirus to spread malware, steal data
After using late basketball legend Kobe Bryant's wallpaper to make money, hackers are now exploiting the deadly outbreak of coronavirus to spread malware.
04 Feb 2020
TeslaCoronavirus outbreak: ASUS ROG Phone 2 faces temporary shortage
ASUS has announced that the supply of its flagship gaming smartphone, the ROG Phone 2, has been hit due to the coronavirus outbreak.
03 Feb 2020
WhatsAppWhatsApp dark mode is here, but it's far from perfect
After months of trials and tests, WhatsApp's much-awaited dark mode feature is finally here for Android users to try.
04 Feb 2020
QualcommVivo TWS Earphone could be launched in India by March
Vivo is gearing up to expand its product portfolio in India, by launching its TWS Earphone, the company's very own truly wireless earbuds.
03 Feb 2020
AndroidUsing 99 phones, he 'hacked' Maps to show fake traffic
When it comes to exploring a city or looking up places, Google Maps serves as the one-stop shop to find routes/directions.
03 Feb 2020
MotorolaMotorola to launch a new phone with stylus support
After unveiling the RAZR foldable smartphone in 2019, Lenovo-owned Motorola is all set to launch another innovative handset, the Moto G Stylus, with stylus support.
03 Feb 2020
TechnologyMIT's solution can boost your Wi-Fi signal by 10 times
Modern-day Wi-Fi devices come with a major problem - poor signal strength.
