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10 Jun 2021

COVID-19 Vaccine

AstraZeneca vaccine linked to small risk of low blood platelets

The Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine, known in India as Covishield, may be associated with a small risk of developing a blood condition characterized by low platelet counts, according to a UK study.

10 Jun 2021

Samsung Mobiles

Prior to launch, Samsung Galaxy M32's full specifications leaked

Samsung is gearing up to launch its latest M-series smartphone, called the Galaxy M32, in India soon.

10 Jun 2021

Motorola

Moto G Stylus 5G, with a Snapdragon 480 processor, launched

Motorola has launched the 5G version of its Moto G Stylus smartphone in the US. The handset carries a price-tag of $399 (approximately Rs. 29,000).

10 Jun 2021

Vivo

Vivo Y73 smartphone launched in India at Rs. 21,000

As the latest addition to its Y-series of handsets, Chinese tech giant Vivo has announced the Y73 smartphone in India. It is priced at Rs. 20,990.

10 Jun 2021

Space News

Here's how you can watch 2021's first annular solar eclipse

A solar eclipse is set to occur during the second half of the day today. This will be the first solar eclipse of the year.

10 Jun 2021

Microsoft

NewsBytes Briefing: Apple keeps Android users in check, and more

"Don't call us, we'll call you," best describes the dynamics between Android and Apple users when it comes to the new cross-platform FaceTime update.

10 Jun 2021

HMD Global

HMD Global introduces entry-level Nokia C01 Plus smartphone

Expanding its portfolio of affordable smartphones, HMD Global has announced the Nokia C01 Plus handset in the Russian market.

Realme C21Y, with Android 11 (Go edition), to debut soon

Realme is working to introduce a new entry-level C21Y model. In the latest development, tipster Chun has revealed that the handset will soon debut in Vietnam.

09 Jun 2021

WhatsApp

WhatsApp voice calling comes to JioPhone, other KaiOS-based feature phones

Facebook-owned messaging service WhatsApp has joined hands with KaiOS Technologies to enable VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) calling on devices running the latter's operating system.

09 Jun 2021

Sony

Sony WF-1000XM4 TWS earbuds, with ANC and LDAC support, launched

Japanese tech giant Sony has launched its latest true wireless stereo (TWS) earbuds, called the Sony WF-1000XM4 in the global markets.

09 Jun 2021

Samsung

Production of Pixel Fold's display rumored to commence in October

Hot on the heels of a leak suggesting that Samsung will make ultra-thin glass (UTG) and OLED panels for Google's rumored foldable Pixel phone, fresh rumors suggest that Samsung will begin production of these specialized display panels in October this year.

09 Jun 2021

Climate Change

Scientists devise novel method for early detection of tropical cyclones

A team of scientists has devised a novel method for the early detection of tropical cyclones.

09 Jun 2021

OnePlus

OnePlus Nord CE 5G fully revealed in leaked promo video

OnePlus is all set to announce the Nord CE 5G model in India tomorrow i.e. June 10.

09 Jun 2021

OnePlus

Ahead of Nord CE 5G's arrival, OnePlus discontinues Nord smartphone

OnePlus seems to have discontinued its Nord model in India as the smartphone has suddenly gone out of stock on Amazon as well as OnePlus's e-store.

09 Jun 2021

OnePlus

OnePlus 8T becomes cheaper; now available at Rs. 39,000

OnePlus 8T has received its second price-cut in India, becoming cheaper by Rs. 1,000. The handset now starts at Rs. 38,999 for the 8GB/128GB base model.

09 Jun 2021

Cancer

Mumbai's Tata Memorial Hospital conducts India's first CAR-T cell therapy

The Centre has approved Rs. 19.15 crore for conducting the first-in-human Phase I/II clinical trial of the CAR-T cells, a type of gene therapy, for cancer treatment, the Department of Biotechnology (DBT) said on Tuesday.

09 Jun 2021

Honor

HONOR Band 6 launched in India at Rs. 4,000

HONOR has launched its latest smart band, the HONOR Band 6 in India, as a successor to the Band 5. It is priced at Rs. 3,999 and will go on sale from June 14 onwards.

09 Jun 2021

Space News

NASA's Juno spacecraft snaps first close-ups of Jupiter's largest moon

On June 7, NASA's Juno spacecraft zoomed past Jupiter's largest moon called Ganymede. The spacecraft snapped incredible close-up pictures of the celestial body as it passed by at a distance of 1,038 kilometers from Ganymede, the closest any spacecraft has been to the moon in 20 years.

09 Jun 2021

Xiaomi

Mi 11 Lite to arrive in India on June 22

Xiaomi will launch its Mi 11 Lite model in India on June 22. The smartphone is available in the global markets in both 4G and 5G versions but in India, the tech giant is expected to introduce only the 4G variant.

09 Jun 2021

Vivo

Vivo Y73 tipped to debut in India at Rs. 21,000

Just hours ahead of its launch in India, Vivo Y73's price and renders have been revealed by 91mobiles. As per the report, the handset will be priced at Rs. 20,990 for its 8GB/128GB model.

09 Jun 2021

Vivo

Vivo Y53s 5G, with Snapdragon 480 processor, goes official

As an addition to its Y-series of smartphones, Vivo has launched a new Y53s 5G model in China. The handset carries a starting price-tag of CNY 1,799 (roughly Rs. 20,500).

09 Jun 2021

Apple

NewsBytes Briefing: The internet experienced a brief hiccup, and more

Several major news websites and social media platforms such as Reddit were down for about an hour starting 3 PM Indian Standard Time. The disruption was caused by cloud computing services provider Fastly experiencing technical difficulties with its services.

09 Jun 2021

OPPO

OPPO A16 appears on Geekbench platform with Helio G35 chipset

OPPO is gearing up to launch a new budget-range smartphone, called the A16.

08 Jun 2021

Apple

All you need to know about Apple's SharePlay

The unrelenting global pandemic may have made it impossible to Netflix and chill, but Apple has a solution: SharePlay. The iPhone maker revealed the latest iOS 15 update to FaceTime at the annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC).

08 Jun 2021

Apple

Apple unveils new macOS Monterey, refreshed Safari browser at WWDC

Apple's four-day-long worldwide developer conference (WWDC) kicked off on June 7 with a keynote address by CEO Tim Cook.

08 Jun 2021

Apple

Apple announces improvements for iPadOS, iCloud, and watchOS at WWDC

Apple's worldwide developer conference (WWDC) is officially underway. So far, Apple has unveiled the new iOS 15, iPadOS 15, macOS Monterey, watchOS 8, and a host of accompanying features including an iCloud subscription service.

08 Jun 2021

Samsung Mobiles

Samsung Galaxy S21 FE's leaked renders reveal five color options

Samsung is gearing up to launch its new Galaxy S21 FE smartphone in August this year, alongside the Galaxy Z Fold3 and Galaxy Z Flip3 models.

08 Jun 2021

Samsung

Samsung's The Frame QLED 4K TV launched at Rs. 62,000

Samsung has launched the latest version of its The Frame TV in India at a starting price of Rs. 61,990. It comes in five screen sizes ranging from 43-inch to 75-inch.

08 Jun 2021

Realme

Realme GT 5G to be launched globally on June 15

Realme will launch its GT 5G handset in the global markets on June 15, the company has confirmed. To recall, it had debuted in China in March this year.

Everything you should know about I-T Department's new e-filing portal

The Indian government's Income Tax (I-T) department has started using its new taxpayer-friendly portal. The new website (www.incometax.gov.in) replaces the old one (www.incometaxindiaefiling.gov.in).

08 Jun 2021

OnePlus

This is how OnePlus Nord CE 5G will look like

OnePlus is gearing up to introduce its new mid-range smartphone, the Nord CE 5G, in India on June 10.

08 Jun 2021

Xiaomi

Xiaomi confirms Mi 11 Lite's debut in India

Xiaomi India's Managing Director, Manu Kumar Jain has confirmed the arrival of Mi 11 Lite in India. However, the official launch date is yet to be revealed.

08 Jun 2021

Reddit

Major websites including Amazon, The Guardian, CNN, Reddit down

A global internet outage (now resolved) was reported by several internet users around 3 PM Indian Standard Time. The disruption has affected a number of websites including news portals such as CNN, The New York Times, and The Guardian in addition to platforms such as Reddit.

08 Jun 2021

OnePlus

OnePlus's most affordable 5G smartphone officially previewed

OnePlus is gearing up to announce a new Nord N200 5G model as its most affordable 5G smartphone yet.

Samsung Tab A7 Lite's India launch set for June 23

Samsung will launch its budget-friendly Android tablet, the Galaxy Tab A7 Lite, in India on June 23, an Amazon microsite has confirmed.

08 Jun 2021

Latest Mobile Phones

iQOO Z3 5G goes official in India at Rs. 20,000

Expanding its portfolio of 5G smartphones in India, Vivo-backed iQOO has launched the Z3 5G model at a starting price of Rs. 19,990. It is available for purchase via Amazon.

08 Jun 2021

Poco

POCO's first 5G smartphone arrives in India at Rs. 14,000

POCO has launched its first 5G smartphone, the M3 Pro 5G, in India. It carries a starting price-tag of Rs. 13,999 and will go on sale starting June 14 via Flipkart.

08 Jun 2021

Apple

Everything Apple revealed about iOS 15 at WWDC 2021

On June 7, Apple kicked off its annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC). We previously reported that Apple is expected to announce major operating system updates for all its products running on iOS, macOS, iPadOS, and watchOS.

08 Jun 2021

Realme

Realme C25s, with Helio G85 chipset, launched at Rs. 10,000

Realme has launched its latest budget-range smartphone, the C25s, in India. The handset carries a starting price-tag of Rs. 9,999 and will go on sale tomorrow i.e. June 9 via Flipkart.

08 Jun 2021

Samsung Mobiles

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 will be offered in four colors

Samsung is expected to launch its Galaxy Z Flip3 smartphone in August this year. In the latest development, tipster Ice Universe has revealed the color options for the handset.