Samsung launches new Galaxy A51 variant with 8GB RAM: Price and other details

• The Galaxy A51 is powered by a 10nm Exynos 9611 chipset that comes with AI powered Game Booster
• The phone comes with a battery that the company claims lasts for up to 19 hours

Attackers send spreadsheets with fake covid-19 data to spread malware

• The excel sheets claim to provide trackers, data and graphs on the pandemic, something that many will be interested in
• While this type of an attack falls under the category of phishing only, it’s part of a sub-category that has caught up over the past few years

How bug bounty programmes can help India improve security of e-governance apps

• The reward for reporting a vulnerability in Aarogya Setu will be up to ₹3,00,000. For suggestions on in-scope code improvements, the reward amount will be ₹1,00,000

Samsung to produce 80% displays for Apple's iPhone 12 series: Report

• Apple is expected to launch four new iPhones under the iPhone 12 series in September or October
• The South Korean company has been supplying displays for Apple since the iPhone X

Truecaller denies breach after data of 4.75 crore Indians appear on dark web

• While it is unclear who leaked the data on the dark web, the person goes by the user handle TooGod
• While Truecaller claims that there has been no breach of its system, the leak could still be a problem for the company

Facebook launches new group call application, Catch-up

• The new app is developed by the company’s New Product Experimentation team
• The app allows the user to indicate when they are available to talk and call friends and family

Mcafee finds massive growth in corporate cloud attacks via personal device

• The research found a 50% increase in the use of cloud services, access from unmanaged devices and the rise of cloud-native threats by 630%
• Access to the cloud by unmanaged, personal devices doubled, increasing risk for security professionals working to keep their data secure in the cloud.

Redmi Earbuds S to go on first sale today: Price, offers, other details

• Redmi Earbuds S to go on first sale today: Price, offers, other details
• The Earbuds S will be available via Xiaomi’s official website, Mi Home stores, Mi Studio outlets and Amazon

Tech due diligence will be top priority for firms eyeing M&As

CIOs now need to give priority to upgrading IT security requirements, with constraints on IT budgets

Aarogya Setu identified over 3k virus hotspots in 3-17 days ahead of time: Kant

• Aarogya Setu application has reached to '50 million subscribers in 15 days and 100 million subscribers in 40 days,' added NITI Aayog CEO
• The Aarogya Setu application helps users identify whether they are at risk of Covid-19 infection

Govt open-sources code for Aarogya Setu Android app

• Govt says it will release the code for the Android version of Aarogya Setu app on Github
• It also promises a reward of ₹1 lakh for those who discover bugs or loopholes in the app

Realme launches X3 SuperZoom smartphone with 120Hz display: Details here

• Realme X3 SuperZoom will feature a periscope zoom lens that has been offered in bigger and more expensive flagships so far
• The Realme X3 SuperZoom comes with a 6.6-inch FullHD screen and a refresh rate of 120Hz

Covid impact: Tech due diligence a must for M&As going forward

• Investors who once overlooked or delayed IT due diligence for M&A and fund raising deals will now have to critically examine a target’s technology needs and assess the investment requirement fairly early in the process

Samsung to launch two new smartphones priced under ₹15,000: Report

• Galaxy M01 and Galaxy M11 - would be sold via Samsung's offline retail channels as well as online platforms
• Galaxy M11 is expected to feature a triple camera and 5000mAh battery

Xiaomi launches Redmi Earbuds S at affordable price: Details here

• The Earbuds S will increase competition in the new hot favourite segment among smartphone manufacturers
• The company claims the earphones can last up to 12 hours combined with the charging case

Xiaomi to launch new Redmi laptops today: Specs, features leaked

• All three laptops will be powered by AMD’s latest Ryzen 4000 series processors
• Xiaomi claims that this new R5 4500U and R7 4700U processors improve performance by up to 60%

Realme to launch X3 SuperZoom today: Expected specs and other details

• Realme X3 Zoom is expected to launch with Snapdragon 855+ with up to 12GB of RAM
• The device will be featuring a 120Hz display that has often been teased in the promo images

Redmi Note 9 Pro goes on sale today in India: Price, offers, other details

• After the country eased lockdown restrictions, Xiaomi has resumed sales of smartphones in green, orange and red zones
• The pricing of the Redmi Note 9 Pro starts at ₹13,999

Realme brings affordable smart TVs in India, price starts from ₹12,999

• The Smart TV is powered with MediaTek 64-bit quad-core processor and Dolby Audio-certified 24W quad stereo speakers
• The models will go on sale on realme.com and Flipkart, starting 2 June, 2020 from 12 noon

Realme launches its first-ever smartwatch for ₹3,999, sale starts 5 June

• The sale of Realme Watch will commence from 5 June, 2020 on Flipkart and the Realme website
• The watch also comes with fashionable design straps in various colours, which can be bought separately for ₹499 each