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11 Aug 2020

Xiaomi

Redmi Note 9 (Onyx Black) color variant launched in India

Xiaomi has released a new 'Onyx Black' color variant of its budget-friendly smartphone, the Redmi Note 9, in India.

OPPO A6 to be launched in India in September: Report

As the successor to its budget-friendly A5 smartphone, OPPO is working to launch the A6 model in India soon. According to 91mobiles, the handset may be launched "as early as September."

11 Aug 2020

India

Samsung Galaxy Note20's new color variant launched in India

Samsung has introduced a new 'Mystic Blue' color variant of its recently-launched flagship smartphone, the Galaxy Note20, in India. It joins the existing Mystic Bronze and Mystic Green color options that were unveiled at the Galaxy Unpacked event on August 5.

11 Aug 2020

Huawei

Huawei Mate X2's renders and specifications leaked: Check what's new

Ahead of its expected launch later this year, tipster Ross Young has shared the renders of Huawei's upcoming foldable smartphone, the Mate X2.

11 Aug 2020

Google

Google Pixel 5 appears on AI-Benchmark, key specifications leaked

Following the launch of Pixel 4a, tech giant Google is now working to unveil its Pixel 5 smartphone soon.

11 Aug 2020

Google Maps

NewsBytes Briefing: Russia orders Apple to stop its 'power abuse'

In the updates since last night, Russia's competition watchdog slammed Apple for abusing its App Store dominance by requiring third-party developers to distribute apps through the marketplace and then blocking them unlawfully.

11 Aug 2020

Flipkart

Realme Narzo 10's sale today at 12 pm via Flipkart

Realme's affordable smartphone, the Narzo 10, is all set to go on sale in India today at 12 pm via Flipkart and Realme.com.

11 Aug 2020

OnePlus

OnePlus Nord's new software update brings camera and display improvements

OnePlus has started rolling out a new OxygenOS update for its premium mid-ranger, the Nord. This is the fourth update for the handset since its launch in July.

10 Aug 2020

Xiaomi

This handset may be launched in India as Mi 10i

Xiaomi's Mi Note 10 Lite, which was launched in Europe as a watered-down version of the Mi 10, could arrive in India as Mi 10i. According to tipster the_tech_guy, the Mi Note 10 Lite will be rebranded as Mi 10i for the Indian market.

10 Aug 2020

Amazon

#DealOfTheDay: Vivo V19 available with Rs. 7,000 discount on Amazon

If you are planning to own a premium smartphone, this might be an exciting deal for you. Amazon is offering a discount of Rs. 7,000 on the top-spec Vivo V19 (8GB/256GB model).

10 Aug 2020

Samsung

Samsung Galaxy M51's support page goes live, launch imminent

Samsung is working to launch its mid-range smartphone, the Galaxy M51, in Russia soon. In the latest development, the handset's support page has gone live on the company's Russia website, hinting at its imminent arrival.

10 Aug 2020

Technology

This machine can produce life-sized holograms for your virtual meetings

In this pandemic-hit world, video conferences have become the go-to way of communication.

10 Aug 2020

Samsung

Samsung's Note20 series will go on sale starting August 28

Samsung's latest flagship smartphones, the Note20 and Note20 Ultra, will go on sale in India starting August 28, according to Amazon. The e-commerce giant has activated pre-order pages that reveal the release date of both the handsets.

10 Aug 2020

Realme

Realme C15 , C12 may soon be launched in India

Realme has revealed that it is working to launch new C-series smartphones in India. As per reports, the company is likely to introduce the C15 and C12 models in the country.

10 Aug 2020

Huawei

NewsBytes Briefing: TikTok plans to sue Trump administration, and more

Over the weekend, TikTok was reported to be planning legal action against Trump administration.

10 Aug 2020

Flipkart

POCO M2 Pro's sale today at 12 pm via Flipkart

POCO M2 Pro, which was launched last month as a slightly tweaked version of the Redmi Note 9 Pro, will go on another sale in India today. The mid-range handset will be up for grabs at 12 pm via Flipkart.

Infinix Hot 10 surfaces on Google Play Console, specifications leaked

Ahead of its imminent launch, the Infinix Hot 10 smartphone has surfaced on Google Play Console, revealing its key specifications.

10 Aug 2020

Xiaomi

Posters, specifications of Mi 10 Ultra leak ahead of launch

Ahead of the launch on August 11, Xiaomi co-founder Lei Jun has confirmed on Weibo that the upcoming flagship model of the Mi 10 series will be called the Mi 10 Ultra in global markets.

10 Aug 2020

Realme

Realme's C12 smartphone spotted on Geekbench with Helio P35 processor

Chinese smartphone maker Realme is expected to launch its C12 smartphone in India in the coming days.

09 Aug 2020

San Francisco

Coronavirus: Asymptomatic cases may be key to ending pandemic

For months, it has been known that although the novel coronavirus is highly contagious, a large portion of infected individuals witnesses only mild or no symptoms.

09 Aug 2020

X

#WeeklyRecap: US blocks out ByteDance; Apple, Google unveil new devices

This week, we witnessed some major hardware launches, but the biggest news in the world of tech was US President Donald Trump's crackdown on TikTok's parent ByteDance and WeChat's parent Tencent.

'Big Ass Fans' can help you fight COVID-19: Here's how

As COVID-19 continues to proliferate across the world, claiming thousands of lives every day, engineers and scientists are racing to find solutions that could contain and end the pandemic.

09 Aug 2020

Vivo Mobiles

iQOO 5 spotted on Master Lu platform; key specifications revealed

Chinese smartphone maker Vivo has announced that its upcoming iQOO 5 will be launched on August 17.

09 Aug 2020

Samsung

Galaxy Tab S7+ v/s iPad Pro (2020): Which is better?

Alongside the flagship Note-20 series, Samsung also launched its latest high-end Android tablets, the Galaxy Tab S7 and S7+, recently.

09 Aug 2020

X

A poisoned chalice: Bill Gates on Microsoft's acquisition of TikTok

Microsoft is moving progressively to acquire the US business of TikTok (at least) to prevent the company from getting banned by the Trump administration.

OnePlus Nord manually assembled by Carl Pei in this video

OnePlus has uploaded a video on YouTube, which depicts the manual assembly of the Nord smartphone by co-founder Carl Pei.

09 Aug 2020

Flipkart

Flipkart Big Saving Days sale: Top-deals on 4K Android TVs

Flipkart's Big Saving Days sale is currently live with great discounts and deals available across all product categories.

09 Aug 2020

Intel

Acer Aspire 5 Magic Purple edition launched at Rs. 38,000

Acer has launched the Aspire 5 Magic Purple edition laptop in India. It features a unique color finish that changes its hues from purple to deep blue, depending on the viewing angle.

08 Aug 2020

Flipkart

Flipkart and Amazon sales: Top deals available on popular smartphones

In a bid to attract buyers, Amazon and Flipkart are hosting their Freedom Sale and Big Saving Days sales, respectively.

08 Aug 2020

Xiaomi

Xiaomi releases MIUI 12 for Redmi 6 Pro in China

Xiaomi has started rolling out the latest MIUI 12 update for its budget-friendly handset, the Redmi 6 Pro, in China. However, the device continues to run Android 9 Pie instead of the latest Android 10.

iQOO's upcoming flagship phone will feature 120W fast-charging, 120Hz screen

iQOO is all set to announce its latest flagship smartphone, the iQOO 5, on August 17 in China.

08 Aug 2020

Poco

POCO rolls out stable MIUI 12 update for X2

POCO has started releasing the stable MIUI 12 update for its X2 mid-ranger in India.

08 Aug 2020

Flipkart

#DealOfTheDay: Redmi K20 Pro available with Rs. 6,000 discount

If you are looking to upgrade to a flagship smartphone, this might be a good deal for you. Flipkart is offering a discount of Rs. 6,000 on the premium Redmi K20 Pro (6GB/128GB model).

08 Aug 2020

Xiaomi

POCO M2 Pro's sale today at 12 pm via Flipkart

POCO M2 Pro is all set to go on another sale in India today at 12pm via Flipkart.

07 Aug 2020

India

Now, you can use Netflix in Hindi: Here's how

In a bid to draw more users and expand its footprint in India, Netflix has added support for Hindi - the third most spoken language in the world.

07 Aug 2020

Microsoft

Canon loses 10TB data in massive ransomware attack: Details here

After Garmin, Japanese tech giant Canon, known for its professional cameras around the world, appears to have fallen victim to a major ransomware attack.

07 Aug 2020

India

Ahead of release, Samsung's Note 20 series receives software update

Samsung's newly-launched Note 20 and Note 20 Ultra flagships haven't gone on sale yet but have received their first software updates.

07 Aug 2020

Samsung

Samsung Galaxy A51 becomes cheaper by up to Rs. 2,000

Samsung's mid-range smartphone, the Galaxy A51, has received a price-cut of up to Rs. 2,000 in India.

07 Aug 2020

Flipkart

Realme C3 and Realme 5 Pro get new color variants

Realme has introduced new color options for its C3 and 5 Pro budget-friendly smartphones.

07 Aug 2020

Amazon

#DealOfTheDay: OnePlus 7T available with Rs. 4,000 discount on Amazon

If you are planning to own a premium smartphone, this might be a good deal for you. Amazon is offering a discount of Rs. 4,000 on the flagship OnePlus 7T (8GB/256GB) Glacier Blue variant.