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05 Jul 2020
AsusASUS ZenFone Max Pro (M1) gets Android 10 beta: Details
Taiwanese tech giant ASUS has started rolling out the third beta version of Android 10, in addition to the June 2020 Android security patch for its Zenfone Max Pro (M1) handset.
05 Jul 2020
SamsungSamsung Galaxy M01s to get 3GB RAM variant in India
Samsung's upcoming handset, Galaxy M01s, has received a support page on the company's Indian website, hinting at its imminent launch.
05 Jul 2020
Reliance Industries#WeeklyRecap: India bans Chinese apps, JioMeet launches, Gmail suffers outage
This week, a number of developments were noted in the world of tech, but the story that drew the most attention was the ban imposed by India on 59 Chinese apps.
05 Jul 2020
HuaweiUK also mulling to phase out Huawei's 5G network equipment
A few days ago, the US declared Chinese giants Huawei and ZTE "national security threats" and barred its telcos from buying network equipment from them.
05 Jul 2020
MangalyaanIndia's Mangalyaan just photographed Mars' mysterious moon 'Phobos'
Like Earth has one, Mars hosts two elusive moons in its orbit - Phobos and its smaller, more distant sibling Deimos.
05 Jul 2020
World Health OrganizationWHO calls off Hydroxychloroquine trial for COVID-19 treatment: Here's why
Anti-malaria drug Hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) and anti-HIV drug combination lopinavir/ritonavir will no longer be explored as potential treatments for COVID-19 by the World Health Organization (WHO).
05 Jul 2020
SamsungVerizon-locked Samsung Galaxy A10e and A20 receive Android 10 update
South Korean tech giant Samsung has started rolling out the latest Android 10 update and May 2020 Android security patch for its Galaxy A10e and A20 handsets locked on to Verizon's network in the USA.
04 Jul 2020
Ram (Random Access Memory)Sharp Aquos R5G, with dual-notched screen, arrives in international markets
After launching the Aquos R5G in its home market, Japanese tech giant Sharp has made the smartphone available in international markets, starting with Taiwan first.
04 Jul 2020
XiaomiXiaomi's Mi TV Lux, with 120Hz 4K OLED screen, launched
Expanding its portfolio of Android TVs, Xiaomi has launched an ultra-premium Mi TV Lux 65-inch 4K OLED smart TV in China.
04 Jul 2020
Ram (Random Access Memory)iQOO Z1x will pack 5G-ready Snapdragon 765G processor, confirms company
As an affordable version of the Z1, Vivo's sub-brand iQOO will launch the iQOO Z1x in China on July 9. Over the past few weeks, several rumors suggested that the smartphone will pack a Snapdragon 765G chipset.
04 Jul 2020
AndroidOnePlus's teaser video provides glimpses of the upcoming Nord handset
OnePlus has released a teaser video of its upcoming Nord handset, offering glimpses of the device's triple rear camera setup and dual selfie snappers.
04 Jul 2020
XLenovo's K11 Power smartphone appears on Google Play Console
A tipster named Tamilan Techinical has shared a Google Play Console listing on Twitter, revealing that Lenovo's upcoming smartphone, the K11 Power, might arrive as a rebranded version of Motorola G8 Power Lite.
04 Jul 2020
Ram (Random Access Memory)Realme 6i to be launched in India next week
As per a report by OnPhones, Realme is planning to launch a new smartphone, Realme 6i in India next week. The handset is essentially a rebranded version of Realme 6s.
04 Jul 2020
LenovoLenovo Legion smartphone with dual linear vibration motors teased
Ahead of an announcement this month, Lenovo has teased its Legion gaming smartphone on Weibo. As per the teaser image, it will have dual linear vibration motors for improved gaming experience.
03 Jul 2020
FlipkartVivo Y30 with 5,000mAh battery launched, sale at 8 pm
As an addition to its portfolio of budget-friendly handsets, Chinese smartphone maker Vivo has launched the Y30 in India. The device is listed on Flipkart and has gone on its first sale at 8 pm today.
03 Jul 2020
Mukesh AmbaniJioMeet, Reliance's free Zoom rival, is now available in India
After a nearly three-month-long fundraising spree, Mukesh Ambani's telecom-to-digital entity Reliance Jio Platforms is expanding its footprint to step into the arena of video-conferencing.
03 Jul 2020
XiaomiRedmi 8 has become costlier in India: Details here
Xiaomi has increased the price of its budget-range smartphone, the Redmi 8 in India yet again, by Rs. 300.
03 Jul 2020
Ram (Random Access Memory)Motorola One Fusion, with Snapdragon 710 chipset, launched
As the latest addition to Motorola's One series, One Fusion was launched in Latin America.
03 Jul 2020
Drugs Controller General of IndiaIndia's second COVID-19 vaccine cleared for human trials: Details here
India is picking up pace to develop a preventive vaccine for COVID-19, the novel coronavirus disease.
03 Jul 2020
IndiaPixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL smartphones discontinued by Google
In a strange development, Google has confirmed to Android Police that its Pixel 3a and 3a XL smartphones have been discontinued.
03 Jul 2020
FlipkartRealme Narzo 10A to go on sale at 12 pm
Realme's pocket-friendly smartphone Narzo 10A is slated to go on a flash sale via Flipkart and Realme website from 12 pm today.
03 Jul 2020
Ram (Random Access Memory)Honor 30 Lite, with MediaTek Dimensity 800 5G chipset, launched
Expanding its range of affordable 5G smartphones, Chinese tech giant Honor has launched a new Honor 30 Lite model in its home country.
02 Jul 2020
Space NewsA massive star just vanished in a distant galaxy. How?
In a strange development, a humongous (and turbulent) star sitting millions of light-years away from Earth appears to have vanished in thin air.
02 Jul 2020
MicrosoftMicrosoft is changing the Start menu of Windows: Here's how
Since the early days of Windows, the Start menu has been a core element of the operating system, something we all love to have and use.
01 Jul 2020
Ram (Random Access Memory)Honor's latest smartphone can serve as infotainment system in cars
Honor has finally launched its phablet-sized X10 Max 5G phone in China. It comes with a massive 7.09-inch display, stereo speakers, MediaTek Dimensity 800 processor, dual rear cameras, and a 5,000mAh battery.
02 Jul 2020
IndiaWhy DuckDuckGo is not working in India?
Along with Chinese applications that were deemed prejudicial to national security, India has also blocked popular US-based search engine DuckDuckGo.
02 Jul 2020
SamsungSamsung's foldable Galaxy Z Flip gets a massive price-cut
Samsung's premium foldable phone, the Galaxy Z Flip, has received a price-cut of Rs. 7,000 in India. The latest price revision is applicable to both online as well as offline markets.
02 Jul 2020
FlipkartVivo S1 Pro becomes cheaper in India by Rs. 1,000
Vivo's budget-friendly smartphone, the S1 Pro, has received a price-cut of Rs. 1,000 in India. The price revision is permanent in nature and is reflecting on Amazon, Flipkart, as well as Vivo e-store.
02 Jul 2020
Ram (Random Access Memory)iQOO to launch Z1x gaming phone on July 9
Vivo's sub-brand iQOO will launch a new gaming smartphone called the iQOO Z1x in China on July 9.
02 Jul 2020
AndroidAnimated stickers to QR codes: All new features of WhatsApp
Continuing its push to make communication easier for billions of people around the world, WhatsApp is rolling out a series of new features for its app on Android, iOS, and KaiOS.
01 Jul 2020
Ram (Random Access Memory)OPPO to launch an affordable F15 variant this month
OPPO is likely to soon introduce a more affordable variant of its F15 smartphone in India. According to Pricebaba, the Chinese smartphone maker will launch a 4GB RAM model of the F15 in the first week of July.
02 Jul 2020
SamsungSamsung Galaxy A31 becomes cheaper in India
Samsung has slashed the prices of its mid-range smartphone, the Samsung Galaxy A31, in India by Rs. 1,000. The new price is now reflecting on Amazon and Samsung e-store.
02 Jul 2020
AmazonOnePlus 8 Pro to go on sale today at 12pm
The OnePlus 8 Pro is scheduled to go on another flash sale today at 12 pm via Amazon and OnePlus e-store. Due to production issues faced during the lockdown period, the company has been offering the flagship handset via flash sales only.
02 Jul 2020
Space NewsWhy NASA has delayed launch of its next Mars rover
In an unexpected turn of events, NASA has delayed the launch of its next Mars rover.
02 Jul 2020
GoogleShinco's 43-inch 4K Android TV launched at Rs. 21,000
Expanding its range of Android TVs, Shinco has launched the 43-inch model of its Smart TV in India.
02 Jul 2020
Ram (Random Access Memory)OPPO Reno3 Pro becomes cheaper in India
OPPO has reduced the price of its premium mid-range smartphone, the Reno3 Pro, in India by Rs. 2,000. The latest price revision is applicable to both online as well as offline markets.
01 Jul 2020
FlipkartPOCO M2 Pro to be launched on July 7
POCO has announced that its upcoming M2 Pro smartphone will be launched in India on July 7.
01 Jul 2020
IndiaGmail suffers outage, creating work woes for many
In a major shocker, Google's primary email service Gmail has gone down for a number of users around the world.
01 Jul 2020
IndiaVivo's camera-centric X50 series teased in India, launch imminent
Vivo's all-new X50 series, which was announced in China last month, is expected to arrive in India soon. The company has released a teaser video of the X50 series on its Twitter handle, hinting at an imminent launch in the country.
01 Jul 2020
XiaomiRedmi Note 9 Pro Max's sale today at 12pm
Xiaomi's popular mid-ranger, the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max, is all set to go on sale once again today at 12 pm via Amazon and Mi.com
