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25 Apr 2020
AppleApple discontinues some iPhone 8, 8 Plus models in India
Apple has discontinued the 64GB and 128GB models of the iPhone 8 and the 64GB variant of the iPhone 8 Plus in India, according to Gadgets360. The portfolio revision comes days after the launch of the second-generation iPhone SE.
25 Apr 2020
XiaomiRedmi 10X feature roundup: Leaks, rumors, and expectations
Expanding its portfolio of smartphones, Chinese tech giant Xiaomi is working to launch the Redmi 10X in its home country.
25 Apr 2020
LGAhead of May 7 launch, LG Velvet's key specifications revealed
South Korean electronics giant LG is all set to launch its mid-range Velvet smartphone on May 7.
25 Apr 2020
United States of AmericaHow Boston Dynamics' robot-dog is helping COVID-19 patients
When COVID-19 proliferated in China, we all saw how the country deployed its fleet of robots and drones to test, treat, and inform people more aggressively.
25 Apr 2020
OnePlusWeird screen issue flagged in newly-launched OnePlus 8 Pro
A little over a week ago, OnePlus unveiled its new, much-hyped flagship phones - the OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro.
24 Apr 2020
HuaweiHuawei Nova 7 series, with 5G connectivity, 64MP cameras, launched
Chinese tech giant Huawei has launched its Nova 7 series of smartphones in its home country.
24 Apr 2020
AMOLEDiQoo 3 becomes cheaper in India: Check new prices here
In an attempt to push sales, iQoo India has announced a price-cut on its flagship handset, the iQoo 3.
24 Apr 2020
XWatch out! This 'text bomb' can crash your iPhone
Apple is having a hard time maintaining the security of its products.
24 Apr 2020
HuaweiHuawei MatePad, with M-Pencil support, goes official
As an addition to its line-up of tablets, Chinese tech giant Huawei has launched the MatePad in its home country.
24 Apr 2020
AndroidRealme X50m 5G, featuring 120Hz display, 48MP quad camera, launched
As an addition to its portfolio of 5G smartphones, Realme has announced the X50m 5G model in China.
23 Apr 2020
MotorolaMotorola launches two premium 5G smartphones: Details here
After a bunch of leaks and rumors, Lenovo-owned Motorola has finally launched the premium Edge+ and Edge smartphones.
23 Apr 2020
TechnologyThis tool can transcribe your Zoom meeting in real-time
From students to remote workers, everyone knows the pain of trying to take down notes while attending a virtual meeting.
23 Apr 2020
United States of AmericaReal life hero Dr. Anthony Fauci features in a game
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the top infectious disease expert of the United States, has featured as the hero of Fauci's Revenge, a new game aimed at raising funds for COVID-19 relief.
23 Apr 2020
FacebookNow, Facebook and Instagram will show account location information
In a bid to ensure transparency for its users, Facebook is bringing the ability to show the location of 'high-reach' pages and accounts.
23 Apr 2020
GoogleGoogle Meet, Duo updated with handy new features: Details here
Given the growing demand for virtual meeting services, Google is racing to upgrade its video calling products and take on the likes of players like Zoom and Microsoft Teams.
23 Apr 2020
Ram (Random Access Memory)iQoo Neo 3, with Snapdragon 865 chipset, goes official
Chinese smartphone maker iQoo has launched the gaming-centric Neo 3 in its home country.
23 Apr 2020
SecurityCOVID-19 scams are rising drastically: How to protect yourself
In the wake of COVID-19, hackers have started using public fears around the pandemic to carry out malware and phishing attacks.
23 Apr 2020
OPPOOPPO A72, with 48MP quad camera and 5,000mAh battery, launched
As an addition to its portfolio of mid-budget smartphones, Chinese tech giant OPPO has launched the A72 in its home country.
23 Apr 2020
iPhoneCritical vulnerability detected in Apple's Mail app: Details here
A critical security flaw has been flagged in the Mail app of Apple's iOS.
23 Apr 2020
OxfordOxford University's COVID-19 vaccine goes into human trials this week
In a major development, researchers at the Oxford University claimed to have developed a vaccine for COVID-19, aka the novel coronavirus disease.
22 Apr 2020
Elon MuskWatch: AI-created Elon Musk Zoom-bombs virtual meeting
You may already know about deepfakes, the AI-generated clips that show one person's face or voice in another person's video.
22 Apr 2020
XGoogle launches feature to adjust 'Hey Google' detection sensitivity
Finally, Google is offering the long-awaited ability to adjust 'Hey Google' wake word detection sensitivity on Assistant-powered smart speakers and displays.
22 Apr 2020
XHealth Ministry launches Twitter service to answer questions around COVID-19
In a major development, the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has launched a Twitter service to address public concerns and queries around the novel coronavirus disease.
22 Apr 2020
AndroidNubia Play, with Snapdragon 765G chipset, 144Hz AMOLED screen, launched
Expanding its portfolio of gaming smartphones, ZTE-owned Nubia has launched the Nubia Play 5G in China.
22 Apr 2020
XNo! 'Namaste' is not Indian government's answer to Zoom
A few hours ago, multiple reports suggested that the Indian government has launched a video-conferencing service called 'Namaste' to help people replace Zoom, a virtual meeting app it recently declared 'unsafe'.
21 Apr 2020
IndiaWatch out! Hackers are bombing Zoom classes with porn
As India faces the COVID-19 lockdown, educators are rushing to use digital resources to ensure students keep learning even while being at home.
21 Apr 2020
Xiaomi#LeakPeek: Redmi K30i, with 5G support, to be launched soon
As the most affordable variant of the Redmi K30 series smartphones, Xiaomi is reportedly working to launch the Redmi K30i soon.
21 Apr 2020
SamsungSamsung announces new app to measure blood pressure: Details here
In a major development, Samsung has announced a new health app to help its customers measure and track their blood pressure.
21 Apr 2020
AndroidNow, WhatsApp allows group calls with up to eight participants
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to keep people locked in their homes, Facebook is upgrading its products to make calling easier and convenient.
21 Apr 2020
MicrosoftMicrosoft launches new 'Plasma Bot' to help with COVID-19 treatment
In a bid to help with the treatment of the novel coronavirus disease, Microsoft has launched a new 'Plasma Bot'.
21 Apr 2020
Ram (Random Access Memory)Realme defers Narzo 10 series' India launch until further notice
A few days ago, we reported that Realme India had confirmed the release of its wallet-friendly Narzo 10 series of smartphones on April 21, after going back-and-forth on its word due to uncertainty surrounding the ongoing lockdown.
20 Apr 2020
ICICI BankNow, ICICI Bank customers can ask Alexa for bank balance
In a push towards smarter user experiences, ICICI Bank has enabled AI-backed voice banking capabilities.
20 Apr 2020
OnePlusOnePlus 8 Series' India prices revealed: Details here
After unveiling its flagship OnePlus 8 series smartphones last week, the Chinese tech giant has now revealed the prices of the handsets in India.
20 Apr 2020
Maruti SuzukiIndian company makes 'affordable' ventilator that does not need electricity
In a major development, a Bengaluru-based technology company has created an 'affordable ventilator' that does not need electricity to function.
20 Apr 2020
YouTubeLG Velvet smartphone teased officially, key details revealed
A few days back, we reported that LG is working on a new mid-range smartphone, the Velvet, to revive its slumping mobile business.
20 Apr 2020
Ram (Random Access Memory)OPPO A92s, with 120Hz display and quad cameras, goes official
As an addition to its portfolio of mid-range smartphones, OPPO has launched its A92s model in China. It is currently up for pre-ordering and is slated to go on sale starting April 29.
20 Apr 2020
World Health OrganizationNobel-winning virologist says coronavirus was created in Wuhan's lab
Luc Antoine Montagnier, the French virologist who had won the 2008 Nobel Prize in Medicine, has claimed the novel coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2, is man-made.
20 Apr 2020
OPPOOPPO A12, with dual rear cameras and 4,230mAh battery, launched
After several leaks, Chinese smartphone maker OPPO has finally launched its entry-level A12 handset in Indonesia.
19 Apr 2020
World Health OrganizationCOVID-19 vaccine not guaranteed, says leading world health expert
With more than 160,000 deaths and 2.3 million infected cases globally, COVID-19 continues to wreak havoc around the world.
19 Apr 2020
Huawei#WeeklyRecap: OnePlus 8, iPhone SE launched, Cognizant hacked, and more
This week, despite the evolving COVID-19 crisis, notable developments were made in the world of tech.
