MediaTek Launching New 5G Chipset on May 7; Rumored to be Dimensity 600 MediaTek is sending out invites for a media event on May 7th, where the company will announce anew mobile SoC with 5G connectivity. While the company hasn’t provided any details on the subject, online speculations suggest that it might be MediaTek’s next mid-range 5G SoC after theDimensity 800that was announced late last year. The company also offers theDimensity 1000and 1000L for more premium segments of the market....

Mi Note 10 Lite to Launch Globally on April 30; Alongside Redmi Note 9 About two months after unveiling the Redmi Note 9 series in India, Xiaomi is now set to upgrade its popular budget offerings globally. The company is launching the Redmi Note 9 series, along with possibly thestandard Redmi Note 9, tomorrow. But, Xiaomi has today confirmed that there’s another surprise in tow for us. It’s the long-rumored Mi Note 10 Lite, which will also be unveiled tomorrow (April 30) in Europe....

OnePlus 8, 8 Pro Now up for Pre-Order on Amazon in India OnePlus announced theofficial pricesfor the OnePlus 8 and 8 Pro in India last week. It did not reveal when its newest flagship phones will go on sale in the country. Well, the company still hasn’t revealed when you can buy either of the two devices. But, for those waiting to punch in their orders, you will be elated to know that the OnePlus 8 series is now up for pre-booking on Amazon India....

Pixel 4a May be Available for Purchase From May 22: Report A steady stream of leaks have revealed a lot about thePixel 4a, and a new report out of Germany has now seemingly revealed even its exact launch date. According toCaschys Blog,the Pixel 4a will be available for purchase in Germany from May 22, just days after it is unveiled in the second week of May. The device is expected to be announced at around the same time as thenow-cancelled Google I/O 2020developer conference that was originally scheduled for May 12-14 before it was called off due to the coronavirus outbreak....

Samsung Records Profit in Q1; Expects Decline in Q2 Samsung Electronics has today reported its earnings for the first quarter of this fiscal year. The company made atotal revenue of 55.3 trillion won($45.4 billion), marking a 5.6-percent year-over-year growth which the company says is because of the increasing demand for server and mobile components. Despite the increasing demand, thecompany witnessed a 7.6-percent decline in revenue when compared to the previous quarter....

WhatsApp May Be Looking to Offer Lending Services in India It seems like the time is now ripe for WhatsApp’s expansion in India. Mere days afterannouncing its partnership with Reliance Jioand launchingJioMarton its messaging platform, the company is now said to be working on a new online lending product for India. Yeah, you heard that right. After the UPI-based WhatsApp Pay service, the company is looking to step foot into another financial sector in India....

Xiaomi, Samsung, Vivo Start Accepting Prepaid Orders in India As you might be aware, the Indian government hascurrently restricted deliveriesof non-essential goods due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Although the government has not announced when the lockdown will be relaxed,Xiaomi India has now started accepting prepaid orders on its websitewith some conditions. You can now place an order for your favorite Xiaomi device from Mi’s official store but theshipment will start only after the lockdown is lifted....