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Report: Second generation Apple iPhone Air launch has been reportedly delayed

Sagar Naresh Bhavsar — Tue, 11 Nov 2025 06:28:01 +0000

It appears that slim phones are having a hard time selling, as after Samsung reportedly canceled its Edge lineup, Apple is now said to have delayed the next year's iPhone Air launch. Read more...

Mark your calendars, as the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge will debut on May 13, says report

Sagar Naresh Bhavsar — Thu, 01 May 2025 07:14:01 +0000

After delaying the launch by a month, Samsung finally has a set date for the launch of the Galaxy S25 Edge, per a new report. Read more...

OnePlus 13 in China launches with a flat display, bigger battery and a higher price

Sagar Naresh Bhavsar — Fri, 01 Nov 2024 07:58:01 +0000

After multiple rounds of leaks and official specs reveal, OnePlus has finally launched the OnePlus 13 in China. Read more...

HONOR Magic V3 with Google Cloud AI set give a tough competition to the Galaxy Z Fold6

Sagar Naresh Bhavsar — Tue, 27 Aug 2024 06:48:01 +0000

HONOR has announced that it will globally launch its super-thin Magic V3 foldable phone at the IFA 2024 event on September 5 powered by new Google Cloud AI features. Read more...

This bang-for-buck Smart Band 9 fitness tracker from Xiaomi goes global on August 16

Sagar Naresh Bhavsar — Tue, 13 Aug 2024 13:18:01 +0000

After launching its latest fitness tracker in China, Xiaomi is set to launch the Smart Band 9 for global markets on August 16 in four color options, with a price tag similar to the Smart Band 8. Read more...

Apple could launch iPhone 16 series earlier than usual in South Korea

Sagar Naresh Bhavsar — Wed, 07 Aug 2024 15:16:01 +0000

After 15 years, South Korea could join the Apple launch wave as the latest reports suggest that the company is considering launching the iPhone 16 series earlier than usual in Korea this year. Read more...

Mark your calendar: these big tech launches are coming in 2024

Aditya Tiwari — Sat, 29 Jun 2024 11:20:01 +0000

Tighten your seatbelts as more big tech launches are coming in the second half of 2024. Here is a roundup of some tech events where companies will unveil freshly-baked devices and software updates. Read more...

Starship cuts through hot plasma while Booster loses it during a highly impressive flight

Martin Hodás — Thu, 14 Mar 2024 06:44:01 +0000

Starship flew for a third time this morning. Launching from Texas, the initial phase of the test flight looked nominal. However, both the Ship and the Booster didn't reach their final destination. Read more...

Nothing Phone 1 launched, an aggressively priced mid-range Android smartphone with LEDs

Alap Naik Desai — Tue, 12 Jul 2022 16:36:02 +0000

The Nothing Phone 1 has launched. With mid-range hardware and a matching price tag, the Android smartphone could appeal to those who prefer looks and customizations over raw power. Read more...

Steam and PlayStation 5 are officially coming to China

Usama Jawad — Tue, 09 Feb 2021 05:34:01 +0000

Valve and Sony have announced the launch of Steam China and PlayStation 5 in China, respectively. The former currently hosts around 40 games that have been approved by the government. Read more...

Sony has announced the Indian launch date for the PlayStation 5

Namerah Saud Fatmi — Fri, 01 Jan 2021 13:16:01 +0000

Following the initial debut of the PlayStation 5 in several regions back in October, Sony has revealed the Indian release date for its console. Indian citizens will be able to buy the PS5 in February. Read more...

Microsoft says the Series X|S was the most successful Xbox launch ever

Rich Woods — Fri, 13 Nov 2020 16:56:02 +0000

Today, Microsoft published some stats to say that its latest Xbox launch is the most successful one ever, with more consoles sold, more games played, and even more new Xbox gamers. Read more...

Microsoft announces launch of Zero Trust Deployment Center

Usama Jawad — Fri, 16 Oct 2020 04:06:01 +0000

Microsoft has announced the launch of Zero Trust Deployment Center, its dedicated repository of documentation containing deployment guidance for organizations following this security model. Read more...

OnePlus co-founder hints that OnePlus Z could launch at $299

Usman Khan Lodhi — Fri, 19 Jun 2020 14:02:01 +0000

The firm's upcoming mid-range smartphone, which is expected to launch in India next month, could start at just $299. It is expected to come with a 90Hz AMOLED display and a Snapdragon 765 5G chipset. Read more...

Launch 2020 brings a few new Windows 10 apps to the Microsoft Store

João Carrasqueira — Thu, 11 Jun 2020 13:14:01 +0000

This year's edition of the Launch event has brought a handful of new Windows apps to the Microsoft Store, with a little something for everyone. Here's an overview of all the apps launched this year. Read more...

Samsung Galaxy Note20 could launch via an online-only event in August

Rajesh Pandey — Thu, 21 May 2020 06:10:01 +0000

Samsung has seemingly decided to launch the Galaxy Note20 series via an online-only event in August. The company has been forced to take this decision due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Read more...

Disney+ India launch deferred due to the coronavirus

Usman Khan Lodhi — Fri, 20 Mar 2020 10:22:01 +0000

Disney+ India launch date was initially supposed to be March 29. However, after IPL was delayed until mid-April last Friday due to COVID-19, Disney+ India launch date has also been postponed. Read more...

The OnePlus 8 series will reportedly launch in mid-April

Rajesh Pandey — Tue, 03 Mar 2020 13:50:01 +0000

The OnePlus 8 series will reportedly launch globally in the second week of April. The lineup will include three devices this time around: the OnePlus 8 Lite, OnePlus 8, and the OnePlus 8 Pro. Read more...

UWP developers can now register their apps for next year's Launch event

João Carrasqueira — Mon, 07 Oct 2019 18:32:01 +0000

Launch, the event that saw a number of new UWP apps released onto the Microsoft Store earlier this year, is coming back in 2020, and interested developers can now sign up to participate. Read more...

Samsung Galaxy Fold may release in July along with an exclusive game, Traha

Namerah Saud Fatmi — Fri, 07 Jun 2019 22:00:01 +0000

After several delays and cancellations, a new report hints that Samsung might finally launch its Galaxy Fold next month. Additionally, the Fold might come with a game exclusive to the device, Traha. Read more...

SpaceX set to launch Starlink satellites into space on May 15

Paul Hill — Thu, 09 May 2019 01:34:01 +0000

SpaceX has announced that it'll launch dozens of Starlink satellites into space on May 15. The satellites will not have communication links between them but include antennas and electric propulsion. Read more...

Shadow of the Tomb Raider is getting review-bombed on Steam because it went on sale

Usama Jawad — Mon, 22 Oct 2018 12:56:01 +0000

It appears that disgruntled customers who purchased Shadow of the Tomb Raider when it launched have been review-bombing the game on Steam, because it went on sale just a month after launch. Read more...

OPPO Find X launching in India on July 12th

Abhay V — Mon, 09 Jul 2018 19:58:02 +0000

Chinese manufacturer OPPO revealed on Twitter that the company is set to launch its unique Find X smartphone in India on July 12. The phone features a pop-up slider system for its cameras and sensors. Read more...

Tesla Roadster heads to Mars after successful Falcon Heavy launch

Richard Tyr Blewitt — Tue, 06 Feb 2018 23:22:01 +0000

SpaceX's Falcon Heavy, currently the world's most powerful rocket, has successfully completed its maiden test flight. The rocket delivered its unique payload, Elon Musk's car, into space. Read more...

Here's how you can watch Falcon Heavy send a car to Mars [Update]

Paul Hill — Tue, 06 Feb 2018 12:32:01 +0000

The Falcon Heavy, from SpaceX, is set for its maiden voyage today. It'll send a Tesla Roadster into orbit around the Sun, where it could stay for up to a billion years into the future. Read more...

Amazon Music Unlimited now available in Australia and New Zealand

Paul Hill — Thu, 01 Feb 2018 03:46:02 +0000

Amazon has launched Amazon Music Unlimited in Australia and New Zealand. There are three subscription tiers available and the company is currently running a 90-day trial of the service. Read more...

Suppliers sent one million HomePod speakers to Apple

Paul Hill — Fri, 19 Jan 2018 18:38:02 +0000

Apple has received one million units of the upcoming HomePod from one of its suppliers. The news suggests that Apple could imminently launch its $349 smart speaker in the U.S., U.K., and Australia. Read more...

Amazon to launch Audible in India soon, per report

Vishal Laul — Wed, 08 Nov 2017 17:16:01 +0000

Amazon is reportedly preparing to launch Audible in India. It's unclear whether the Audible subscription would be bundled along with Prime or Kindle Unlimited, or be a standalone offering. Read more...

Gamers snapped up Destiny 2, making it the best-selling game of 2017

Dreyer Smit — Tue, 24 Oct 2017 11:00:01 +0000

NPD revealed that Destiny 2 was snapped up by gamers in the U.S. in what can be described as a 'furor', with it quickly grabbing the 'best-selling' title for 2017 one month after launch. Read more...

iPhone lines are significantly shorter this time around

Muhammad Jarir Kanji — Fri, 22 Sep 2017 17:48:01 +0000

Various organizations are reporting much smaller lines at Apple stores for the release of the iPhone 8 than has been the case for previous iPhone launches, especially in Europe and Asia. Read more...

Sony has launched its mid-range Xperia XA1 Plus in India

Ehtisham Ul Haq Shams — Thu, 21 Sep 2017 14:46:01 +0000

Sony has launched its latest mid-range addition to the firm's X-series line-up, the Xperia XA1 Plus, in India. The handset offers a good camera and some pretty decent specs at the price of ₹24,990. Read more...

Lenovo launches K8 Note with stock Android in India

Ehtisham Ul Haq Shams — Wed, 09 Aug 2017 18:32:02 +0000

Lenovo has launched its first smartphone with dual camera setup, the K8 Note, in India. The budget-friendly phone comes with stock Android OS and starts at the price of INR 12,999. Read more...

Xiaomi unveils a new mid-range handset, the Mi 5X

Ehtisham Ul Haq Shams — Wed, 26 Jul 2017 14:02:01 +0000

Xiaomi has launched its new mid-range device, the Mi 5X, in China, offering some pretty decent specs including a dual-camera setup at the affordable price of CNY 1,499 (roughly $222). Read more...

Sony has launched its new mid-range phone, the Xperia XA1 Ultra, in India

Ehtisham Ul Haq Shams — Thu, 20 Jul 2017 15:46:01 +0000

Sony's latest mid-range handset, the Xperia XA1 Ultra, has been launched in India priced at INR 29,990. The device offers some decent specifications and can be picked up from retail stores today. Read more...

Xiaomi Mi 5X to launch on July 26 along with MIUI 9

Ehtisham Ul Haq Shams — Tue, 18 Jul 2017 15:40:01 +0000

Xiaomi has confirmed the launch of its upcoming device, the Mi 5X, by posting a teaser and sending invites for its launch event on July 26. The firm's MIUI 9 ROM will also launch alongside the device. Read more...

Huawei silently launches Honor 6A in Europe for €169

Ehtisham Ul Haq Shams — Wed, 12 Jul 2017 17:02:01 +0000

Huawei has quietly launched its budget-friendly handset, the Honor 6A, in Europe through a German retailer, Notebooksbilliger, with slightly different specs from the previously released one. Read more...

Dell launches "world's thinnest" 2-in-1 Latitude 7285 tablet with wireless charging support

Ehtisham Ul Haq Shams — Tue, 11 Jul 2017 18:40:01 +0000

Dell has launched its thinnest business-class 2-in-1 tablet, Latitude 7285, promising "the ultimate 'no wires' experience" by providing wireless charging capability, with the price starting at $1,199. Read more...

Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) launching tomorrow in South Korea

Ehtisham Ul Haq Shams — Mon, 03 Jul 2017 13:20:01 +0000

The recently-announced Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017), which is the successor to last year's model, is going to launch in South Korea on July 4 for a price of 344,300 won (about $300). Read more...

Sharp will launch a pair of truly bezel-less phones in July

Ehtisham Ul Haq Shams — Fri, 30 Jun 2017 20:34:02 +0000

The race of becoming the first truly bezel-less phone producer may end on the same company which started the trend. Sharp will reportedly launch two new bezel-less smartphones in middle of July. Read more...

The new Prey is now available for PC, Xbox One, and PlayStation 4

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Fri, 05 May 2017 09:28:01 +0000

The brand new Prey developed by Arkane Studios is now available. The game takes place aboard the moon orbiting space station, Talos I, which has been taken over by aliens with strange abilities. Read more...