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04 May 2020
UberCOVID-19: Uber's new tech will ensure drivers wear protective masks
Uber has resumed operations in select Indian cities.
04 May 2020
OPPOOPPO A92, featuring quad cameras, goes official (in Malaysia)
Expanding its line-up of mid-range smartphones, OPPO has launched the A92 in Malaysia. Going by the design and specifications, it looks like a rebranded version of OPPO A72 that went official in China last month.
04 May 2020
XiaomiXiaomi to launch Mi 10 in India on May 8
Xiaomi's camera-centric Mi 10 smartphone will finally be launched in India on May 8, via an online event. The timings of the event will be revealed in the coming days.
04 May 2020
Ram (Random Access Memory)Apple launches new 13-inch MacBook Pro with 'Magic Keyboard'
Finally, that annoying 'butterfly keyboard' is gone for good.
04 May 2020
MicrosoftMicrosoft launches latest Surface devices, prices start at Rs. 72,999
Microsoft's latest line-up of Surface devices - Surface Pro 7, Surface Laptop 3, and Surface Pro X - has officially been launched in India.
04 May 2020
FlipkartVivo S1 has now become cheaper in India
Vivo's budget-friendly handset, the S1, has received a price-cut of Rs. 1,000 and it now starts at Rs. 16,990. The revision is applicable only to the entry-level 4GB/128GB model and not on the other variants.
04 May 2020
MediaTekOnePlus Z will come with a 5G-ready Snapdragon 765 processor
OnePlus is expected to launch its mid-range smartphone, the OnePlus Z, sometime in July.
04 May 2020
iPhoneFinally, Apple may let you 'edit' iMessage texts: Here's how
Even after years of existence, iMessage still misses the option to retract messages.
03 May 2020
XDo not fall for fake COVID-19 relief schemes, warns government
The spread of COVID-19 - the worst public health crisis of our time - has triggered a wave of misinformation around the world.
03 May 2020
Microsoft#WeeklyRecap: Free Google Meet, bugs in Chrome, Microsoft Teams, more
The last week of April was all about bugs, glitches, and leaks.
03 May 2020
QualcommBest 5G smartphones with flagship Snapdragon 865 processor
Qualcomm's Snapdragon 865 chipset is currently the preferred choice for all smartphone makers that plan to launch a high-end flagship phone.
03 May 2020
TechCrunch#LeakAlert: Data from Jio's COVID-19 symptom checker exposed online
Soon after the COVID-19 outbreak, technology companies around the world began launching triage tools to help their customers check themselves for coronavirus.
03 May 2020
XiaomiXiaomi refutes allegations of mining data via phone software 'backdoors'
Xiaomi has refuted the data mining allegations leveled by two popular security searchers.
03 May 2020
Union Home MinistryAarogya Setu is now mandatory for public, private employees
Aarogya Setu, the COVID-19 contact-tracing app launched by the Government of India, has been made mandatory for public and private sector employees across the country.
03 May 2020
IntelDell accidentally reveals specifications of XPS 15 and XPS 17
Dell's upcoming laptops, the XPS 15 9500 and XPS 17 9700, have been accidentally leaked by the company. The official website of Dell France prematurely activated the product listings of these models, revealing their design details as well as complete specifications.
03 May 2020
IndiaXiaomi's Black Shark 2 gets Android 10-based JoyUI 11 update
Xiaomi has started releasing Android 10-based JoyUI 11 update for its gaming-centric flagship smartphone, the Black Shark 2.
02 May 2020
SonySony PlayStation Plus' subscription price reduced, starts at Rs. 499/month
Sony has reduced the subscription price of its PlayStation Plus in India. The service now starts at Rs. 499 per month and goes up to Rs. 2,999 for the annual membership.
02 May 2020
Ram (Random Access Memory)Realme X50 Pro 5G gets 4K (60fps) video recording support
Realme has started rolling out an update for the X50 Pro 5G in India, which brings a bunch of improvements including support for 4K video recording at 60fps.
02 May 2020
AppleiPhone 12-series will include four 5G-ready OLED models; prices leaked
Apple seems to have big plans for this year's flagship phones. According to tech analyst Jon Prosser, the Cupertino tech giant will launch as many as four models as part of its upcoming iPhone 12 series.
02 May 2020
SamsungSamsung's Note 20, Fold 2 to be launched around August-September
In the latest earnings report, Samsung has confirmed that its Mobile Communications Business aims to strengthen its product line-up by introducing "new premium models" in the second half of the year despite uncertainties surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic.
02 May 2020
IndiaHuawei Watch GT 2e will cost Rs. 20,000, reveals Flipkart
The Huawei Watch GT 2e, which was unveiled alongside the P40 series of smartphones in March this year, will soon be released in India. The company has already listed the smartwatch on the Huawei India website, hinting at its imminent arrival.
02 May 2020
Elon MuskOpenAI launches Jukebox, an AI engine that creates entire songs
After writing news stories, beating professionals at poker, and detecting asteroids capable of hitting our planet, artificial intelligence is stepping into the world of music creation.
02 May 2020
AMOLEDMi Note 10 Lite, with AMOLED display, Snapdragon 730G, launched
As its latest mid-range device, Xiaomi has launched Mi Note 10 Lite in the European market. The handset arrives as a "lighter" version of the camera-centric Mi Note 10 and Mi Note 10 Pro.
02 May 2020
MediaTek Helio P70Realme 3, 3i receive Android 10 update: How to install
Chinese smartphone maker Realme has started rolling out Android 10-based Realme UI update for its budget-friendly Realme 3 and Realme 3i smartphones.
02 May 2020
Nokia 6HMD Global releases Android 10 update for Nokia 6.2
HMD Global has started rolling out Android 10 update for the Nokia 6.2 in India and 42 other countries. Notably, this is the fourth device after Nokia 8 Sirocco, Nokia 3.2, and Nokia 4.2 to get the latest Android update.
02 May 2020
MoonSpaceX, Blue Origin set to build NASA's manned Moon lander
By 2024, NASA hopes to land the first woman and the next man on the surface of the Moon.
02 May 2020
OPPOOPPO A92's renders reveal a punch-hole design, quad rear camera
As an addition to its line-up of mid-range smartphones, OPPO is working to launch the A92 in the coming weeks.
01 May 2020
Mukesh AmbaniJio is also bringing a video-conferencing app: Details here
As more than a third of the world's population remains under some kind of lockdown, video-conferencing has become the go-to option to connect and interact, be it with colleagues or friends.
01 May 2020
Nokia 6Nokia 9 PureView receives Android 10 update: How to install
After bringing the latest Android update to the Nokia 8 Sirocco, Nokia 6.2, and other handsets, HMD Global has started rolling out Android 10 update for the flagship Nokia 9 PureView in India.
01 May 2020
Maruti SuzukiNASA's FDA-approved ventilator will be licensed to manufacturers for free
A new high-pressure ventilator developed by NASA has been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for emergency use.
01 May 2020
XiaomiEurope: Black Shark 3-series to be launched on May 8
Xiaomi's sub-brand Black Shark has announced that its flagship gaming smartphones, the Black Shark 3 and Black Shark 3 Pro, will go on sale in Europe on May 8. To recall, the handsets were launched in China in March this year.
01 May 2020
RedditReddit pulls back 'chatrooms' within a day of launch
Yesterday, Reddit surprised the world by launching a 'chatroom' feature for some 16,000 subreddits.
01 May 2020
AndroidNokia 1 Plus receives Android 10 update: How to install
HMD Global is working to bring the latest Android update to all of its handsets ranging from the flagship Nokia 9 PureView to even the entry-level ones.
01 May 2020
AppleiPhones will skip Face ID authentication for people wearing masks
The outbreak of coronavirus has made face masks and protective gear 'the new normal'.
01 May 2020
SecurityYou need to update Chrome right now: Here's why
In a major shocker, two critical vulnerabilities have been flagged in Google's all-new Chrome 81 browser.
30 Apr 2020
Huawei MobilesHonor 9A, 9C, 9S go official without Google Mobile Services
As an addition to its line-up of budget smartphones, Huawei-owned Honor has introduced the 9A, 9C, and 9S handsets in Russia. All three handsets come with multiple cameras (except 9S), mid-tier specifications, and affordable price tags.
30 Apr 2020
SamsungGovernment could make Aarogya Setu registration mandatory on new phones
With COVID-19 cases on the rise, India is looking to double down on the use of technology for aggressive contact-tracing.
30 Apr 2020
XiaomiRedmi Note 9, with 48MP quad camera, goes official
After a bunch of leaks and rumors, Chinese tech giant Xiaomi has officially launched the Redmi Note 9.
30 Apr 2020
Vivo MobilesVivo G1 appears on TENAA, key specifications revealed
Chinese tech giant Vivo is reportedly working to launch a new 5G smartphone, the Vivo G1, in its home country in May.
30 Apr 2020
SamsungGalaxy M01 feature roundup: Samsung's upcoming entry-level offering
As an addition to its wallet-friendly Galaxy M series smartphones, Samsung is working to launch the Galaxy M01 in the coming weeks.
