Sunday, January 31, 2021

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 Ultra Concept Render Tips Galaxy S21 Ultra-Like Rear Cameras, S Pen Support

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 Ultra concept renders suggest that the phone could have a Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra-like quad rear camera setup, thin bezel display, and S Pen support. The rumoured smartphone may be launched in June 2021.

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Asus ROG Phone 5 spotted on TENAA

Asus ROG Phone 5 is listed under model number I005DA on TENAA. As per the listing, the smartphone will come powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 processor.

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As Google eyes Australia exit, Microsoft talks Bing with PM

Australia has introduced laws that would force internet giant Google and social media heavyweight Facebook Inc to negotiate payments to domestic media outlets whose content links drive traffic to their platforms.

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Robert Bosch Engineering and Business Solutions to hire 2,500 people in India this year

"Last year, we witnessed unprecedented business momentum at RBEI in India, in what was a difficult year for us all. This was owing to the phenomenal passion and cohesion of our teams, who were driven to build some of the industry's best technology solutions for our clients," RBEI President and Managing Director Dattatri Salagame told .

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Smartphone maker Xiaomi says legal complaint against US to protect its interests

The company filed a complaint in a Washington district court on Friday against the U.S. Defense and Treasury Departments, seeking to remove the Chinese smartphone maker from an official list of companies with ties to China's military.

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Government proposal of Rs 7,000 crore PLI for IT hardware insignificant; at least Rs 20,000 crore needed: MAIT

The Manufacturers' Association of Information Technology (MAIT), whose members include Apple, Dell, HP and Lenovo, wants the government to address various disabilities that the sector faces including improvement in export infrastructure to support growth under the PLI scheme.

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Apple's iCloud passwords Chrome extension released

Apple has rolled out a new Chrome extension for Windows and Mac users that will allow them to store their passwords in iCloud Keychain. The extension, called iCloud Passwords, is available now in the Chrome Web Store.

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Poco M3 to come with 6GB RAM, company announces ahead of February 2 launch

Poco M3 will succeed the Poco M2. Similar to its successor, Poco M3 is likely to be a budget-category phone. The company has confirmed that Poco M3 will come in a single RAM model. As announced by the company in a Twitter post, the handset will pack 6GB RAM.

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LG Wing smartphone gets a price cut of Rs 10,000

Last year in October LG launched its first smartphone with a rotatable screen -- LG Wing in India. The company launched the smartphone at Rs 69,990 and it has now received a price cut of Rs 10,000. You can now buy the LG Wing at Rs 59,990 from Amazon.in and LG.in.

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Union Budget 2021 tech highlights

Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman is presenting Union Budget 2021. Here are all the key highlights for the technology sector

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LG Velvet starts receiving Android 11 update

LG has started rolling out Android 11 update for its last year launched mid-range smartphone -- LG Velvet 5G. The company released the beta build for the update last month and now it has rolled out the stable update of Android 11.

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Micron's Gurtej has more patents than Thomas Edison

Meet Gurtej Sandhu. He’s one of the most prolific inventors in the world. He holds over 1,335 US patents, more than the inventor of the electric bulb, Thomas Alva Edison (1,093 patents). And he was awarded IEEE’s prestigious Andrew S Grove award in 2018 for his contributions to the technology that is used to produce integrated circuits.

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Qualcomm India engineers are behind many foundational wireless tech

Qualcomm has built a lot of the foundational technology that our wireless, digital world is based on. This dominance has been made possible partly by the extraordinary amount of R&D the company does in India. Its 10,000 employees across centres in Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Chennai and Noida account for about a quarter of the total Qualcomm workforce.

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How cloud and SaaS are changing TV, OTT

The Australian Open is on right now. In the pre-quarter stage, there could be as many as 16 matches happening simultaneously. What television viewers get are highlights of each match. If an Indian is playing in one of those matches and you want to watch the full match live, you can’t.

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Motorola Moto G Pro Android 11 Update Rolls Out With January Security Patch

Motorola Moto G Pro is receiving the Android 11 update in the UK. The update for the phone was listed on Motorola’s update portal and confirmed by a moderator on the company’s community page. Along with Android 11 features, the phone will also receive the January 2021 Android security patch.

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Samsung Galaxy A72 Spotted on Brazilian Certification Site, Tipped to Pack 5,000mAh Battery

Samsung Galaxy A72 is likely the successor of the Samsung Galaxy A71 which had a slightly smaller 4,500mAh battery but a similar 25W fast charging charger. The Samsung Galaxy A72 is reportedly listed on the Anatel Brazilian site to pack a 5,000mAh battery.

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Xiaomi Says Legal Complaint Against US to Protect Company's Interests

Xiaomi has filed a legal complaint against the US Department of Defence and the Treasury Department. The Chinese smartphone maker says that US’s decision to include the company as a "communist Chinese military company" was "factually incorrect"

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How to enable offline support for Google Calendar on web from your computer

Google rolled out a new feature that will allow users to use Google Calendar on Google Chrome from your computer even without internet connectivity.

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Escorts tractor sales jump 49 per cent to 9,021 units January 2021

Domestic tractor sales during last month stood at 8,510 units as against 5,845 units in January 2020, up 45.6 per cent, Escorts said in a BSE filing.

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Amazon app quiz February 1, 2021: Get answers to these five question to win Rs 5,000 in Amazon Pay balance

There is usually one winner of the quiz whose name will be announced on February 2.

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Flipkart quiz February 1, 2021: Get answers to these five questions to win gifts, discount coupons and Flipkart Super coins

Only the first 50,000 participants will be eligible for the quiz prize.

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Read Kishore Biyani's letter to the company's employees on 'Amazon fight'

As reported first by TOI, Biyani has called Amazon a dog in the manger, who is going all out to create a ruckus through a concerted and coordinated media campaign. While thanking employees for their strong support, he wrote about the necessity of the deal with Reliance to tide of the crisis that the retail industry was facing due to the pandemic

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Apple CEO Tim Cook on why privacy is one of the most important issues

"In terms of privacy, I think it is one of the top issues of the century," Tim Cook said in an interview

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It's happy new year for carmakers, auto cos start 2021 with record dispatches in January

This was the sixth month in a row when passenger vehicle wholesale volume grew in double digits, following on one of the most protracted slowdowns in the two decades amid the lockdown to contain the pandemic.

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Semiconductor shortage: Automakers actively engaging with supply partners to mitigate impact

The usage of semiconductors in the auto industry has gone up globally in recent times with new models coming with more and more electronic features such as Bluetooth connectivity and driver assist, navigation and hybrid electric systems.

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South Korea's 5G user base reaches 12 million in 2020

South Korea's 5G users stood at 11.85 million as of end-December last year, up over 900,000 from the previous month, according to the data from the Ministry of Science and ICT.

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Medium and heavy truck market to grow 50-80% in 2021, says Daimler India Commercial Vehicle MD

The demand for buses continues to be a tenth of what it was pre-Covid. Arya expects bus sales to continue being low till mid-2021 followed by a sharp recovery as demand would suddenly boom when schools, colleges and offices resume normal operations.

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Anurag Mehrotra returns as the MD of Ford India, to curate new plan for independent operation

Under Mehrotra’s tenure as the MD, Ford India’s revenue had grown to more than Rs 24,000 crore in FY19 from Rs 19,000 crore two years earlier. EMOM has helped Ford India cut structural cost by 37%.

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How to go about getting a fancy registration number for your vehicle if you're from Delhi

How to go about getting a fancy registration number for your vehicle if you're from Delhi

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Toyota domestic sales surge 92 per cent to 11,126 units in January

"The new year started on a positive note for us and our sales growth stands testimony to the same. Our wholesales have been very encouraging and the booking orders have also witnessed a significant rise," TKM Senior Vice President Naveen Soni said in a statement.

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Saturday, January 30, 2021

MIUI 12 Tips and Tricks For a Clean, Clutter-Free User Experience

If you’re bored of the same old default MIUI 12 look, try these hacks. They not only look good, but are functional too.

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Google rolls out Chrome 89 in beta: Key features of Chrome’s next big update revealed

Google has rolled out a new version of its internet browser — Google Chrome — pin the beta channel revealing some of the key features that the search giant will be rolling with Chrome’s next big update, claims a report by Android Police.

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FAME-II scheme restructuring entire EV industry, needs another extension, says Ather Energy

The SMEV had argued that since its implementation from April 1, 2019, FAME-II has been able to achieve less than 10 per cent of its target of supporting 10 lakh electric two-wheelers, five lakh three-wheelers, 55,000 four-wheelers and 7,000 buses by 2022.

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Crysis: What made the game a big craze



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Galaxy S21 Ultra review: 10 things to know before you buy Samsung’s latest flagship phone



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How To Remove MIUI 12 Bloatware Without Root

MIUI 12 comes with a ton of new features, but it also comes pre-loaded with bloat. Here’s how you can get a deep cleanse.

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FAU-G mobile game launched, Apple sets iPhone record, Airtel joins 5G battle, and other top tech news of the week



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This rare Apple computer made by Steve Jobs is selling for $1.5 million

The computer is up for sale on eBay and is still in working condition.

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iPhone SE 3, iPhone 12S Pro Concept Renders Suggest What’s Coming From Apple in 2021

iPhone SE 3 and iPhone 12S Pro concept renders have surfaced online to suggest the design of Apple’s next-generation iPhone models. iPhone SE 3, aka iPhone SE (2021), appears to have a list of changes over the iPhone SE (2020). iPhone 12S Pro, on the other hand, is believed to have many similarities with iPhone 12 Pro.

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Oppo announces Android 11 open beta update for Oppo Reno 2F, Oppo Reno 10x Zoom and Oppo F15

It is a closed beta program and is said to be currently available for Indian users only. The company says it will bring the beta update to other regions as well.

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Twitter acts on Huawei executive accounts promoting 5G

All of the accounts, which often post the same content and almost always retweet each other, also saw a drop of thousands of followers after the Financial Times asked both Twitter and Huawei about this.

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India proposes law to ban cryptocurrencies, create official digital currency

India plans to introduce a law to ban private cryptocurrencies such as bitcoin and put in place a framework for an official digital currency to be issued by the central bank, according to a legislative agenda listed by the government.

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Elon Musk's SpaceX violated its launch license in explosive Starship test: Report

An investigation was opened that week focusing on the explosive landing and on SpaceX's refusal to stick to the terms of what the FAA authorized, the Verge said.

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Autonomous driving to be cheaper than cost of a car: Softbank chief Son

Speaking at the World Economic Forum's online Davos Agenda Summit, he said the COVID-19 situation is a tragedy, but technology is evolving faster due to the pandemic.

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Centre of excellence in cyber security mooted in Hyderabad

Society for Cyberabad Security Council (SCSC), the collaborative body between Cyberabad police and information technology industry, plans to set up a centre of excellence in cyber security.

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BlackBerry executives sold shares as Reddit-driven rally started

BlackBerry and other heavily shorted stocks have soared in the past few days as traders organizing on social media platforms such as Reddit took on the hedge funds making bets against them. The stock sales represent one of the first examples of company executives cashing out on the frenzy.

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LG launches ThinQ front load washing machine with Artificial Intelligent Direct Drive motor and Wi-Fi at Rs 44,990

Consumer electronics brand LG has launched LG ThinQ front loading washing machines in India.The new washing machine features an Artificial Intelligent Direct Drive (AI DD) motor.This allows the machine to not only detect the weight of the fabric, but also senses softness of fabric and chooses optimal motions and modes automatically.

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Realme X7 5G Price in India Tipped Ahead of February 4 Launch

Realme X7 5G price in India has been leaked online ahead of the February 4 launch. The new Realme phone will come alongside Realme X7 Pro 5G.

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After Xiaomi, Motorola remote charging device surfaced online in a video

The existing wireless charging technology isn’t that effective and practical when it comes to functionality. It has been a long due argument that they aren’t truly wireless because the devices are supposed to stay on the top of a wireless charger.

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Former employee slams Google CEO’s transparency claims

Timnit Gebru, who worked as AI ethics researcher was asked to leave after a dispute over a research paper she had co-authored. The sacking of Gebru led to questions over diversity and ethics issues at Google. Recently, Google CEO Sundar Pichai was asked about the matter at the World Economic Forum and he said that Google is a lot more transparent than other companies.

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Financial operations of Facebook, Google, Amazon regulated

The RBI has informed the Delhi high court that operations of tech fin firms such as Facebook, Google and Amazon in India's financial sector space are being regulated under the relevant laws and they have been permitted to function only after necessary compliances.​​ A similar stand has been taken by markets regulator Sebi.

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West Virginia newspaper publisher files antitrust suit against Google, Facebook

A West Virginia news publisher has filed an antitrust suit against Google and Facebook, who together receive roughly half of all digital ad dollars in the US and are facing antitrust charges from federal and state authorities. The company, HD Media, owns several papers in the state, including the Herald-Dispatch in Huntington and the Charleston Gazette-Mail.

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Tata Motors launches limited edition trim of Tiago priced at Rs 5.79 lakh

The new variant comes with additional features like black alloy wheels, reverse parking display with sensor, voice command recognition among others.

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Friday, January 29, 2021

Competition Commission of India dismisses complaint against Google

Competition Commission of India (CCI) on Friday rejected a complaint against internet major Google with respect to Google Meet, saying that consumers are at freewill to use either Meet or any other app for video conferencing.

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Facebook appoints its first chief compliance officer amid ongoing scrutiny

ViacomCBS Inc's top compliance official, Henry Moniz, is moving to Facebook Inc as the social media platform's first chief compliance officer, as Facebook faces scrutiny from regulators and lawmakers.

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2021 Apple iPhone may come with FaceID and TouchID, claims report

It seems like 2021 iPhones may come with two big changes which are FaceID and TouchID, claims a report by The Wall Street Journal.

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Xiaomi sues the US for blacklisting it over ‘Chinese military company’ claim

Xiaomi is reportedly taking the US Defense and Treasury departments to court for blacklisting it in the US after the Donald Trump administration claimed that Xiaomi is a ‘communist Chinese military company’.

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Xiaomi Files Legal Complaint Against US Defence, Treasury Ban

Xiaomi filed a complaint in a Washington district court against the US defence and treasury departments, seeking to remove the Chinese smartphone maker from an official list of companies with ties to China's military.

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Read Apple CEO Tim Cook’s letter thanking Joe Biden

Cook has reached out to Biden, praising some of the initiatives he has undertaken since becoming the US president.

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12 'big ideas' that may change the way the world works



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How to download e-EPIC



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This experimental YouTube feature will allow you to take a clip from streams and videos and share it

Google has started testing clipping on YouTube. The feature allows users to make short clips from their live streams or uploaded videos and share them.

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Xiaomi unveils ‘Air Charge’ technology, here’s how it works

Xiaomi has unveiled a remote charging solution called Mi Air Charge. This new technology will enable users to charge their devices over-the-air without using any cables or wireless charging stands. The company CEO Lei Jun mentioned that this technology has 17 technical patents.

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Honor future phones to come with Google services, confirms CEO

In an interview with the South China Morning Post, George Zhao said that Honor’s core mission this year is to make flagship phones that can compete with Apple and Huawei in China and that there's no reason for the company not to partner up with Google again.

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Thursday, January 28, 2021

MIUI 12 Hidden Features: Watch YouTube Videos in Background Without Premium, Custom Boot Animation

MIUI 12 features a lot of improvements, but some important features are hidden. Here’s a guide to 10 such features.

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Redmi Note 10 Allegedly Receives Bureau of Indian Standards Certification, Hints at Imminent India Launch

Redmi Note 10 has allegedly received Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) certification. The smartphone is expected to launch in India in February, along with Redmi Note 10 Pro.

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Xiaomi Unveils Mi Air Charge Wireless Charging Technology to Fuel Up Devices Over the Air

Xiaomi on Friday announced Mi Air Charge as its proprietary wireless charging technology that can charge smartphones and other devices without any cables or wireless charging stands. The technology is, however, currently at a demonstration stage and is not coming to commercial devices immediately.

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Apple Leads Global Smartphone Shipments in Q4 2020 Due to High iPhone 12 Series Demand: Counterpoint

Apple held the top spot in the global smartphone market in Q4 2020, according to Counterpoint. Apple shipped 81.9 million smartphones, grabbing 21 percent of the market share and seeing a quarter-on-quarter (QoQ) growth of 96 percent. Samsung came in second with 62.5 million units shipped in Q4, gaining 16 percent market share. It saw a QoQ decline of 22 percent due t...

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Apple sets new iPhone ‘record’

Apple captured the top spot in the global smartphone market in Q4, 2020, says a report by Counterpoint Research. The Cupertino-based company shipped 81.9 million iPhone units for the same quarter, witnessing 13% Year-on-Year (YoY) growth. As per the report, the growth is attributed due to the pent-up demand for a new 5G iPhone, strong carrier promotions (especially in the US) and the iPhone 11’s longevity.

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US Justice department probes SpaceX after hiring discrimination complaint: Report

The U.S. Department of Justice is probing Elon Musk's rocket company SpaceX over whether the company discriminates against non-U.S. citizens in its hiring, according to court documents filed.

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Apple's Tim Cook criticizes social media practices, intensifying Facebook conflict

Apple Inc Chief Executive Officer Tim Cook criticized polarization and misinformation on social media, intensifying a conflict between the iPhone maker and Facebook Inc.

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Facebook appoints its first chief compliance officer amid ongoing scrutiny

ViacomCBS Inc's top compliance official, Henry Moniz, is moving to Facebook Inc as the social media platform's first chief compliance officer, as Facebook faces scrutiny from regulators and lawmakers.

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US Congress to hold hearings on GameStop trading, state of stock markets

The U.S. House Financial Services and Senate Banking committees said on Thursday they will hold hearings on the stock market after users of investment apps faced trading limits following the "Reddit rally" that put a charge into GameStop and other volatile stocks that were touted in online forums.

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Huawei smartphone shipments plummet amid US sanctions

China smartphone shipments slipped 4% in the December quarter, data showed, as shipments at Huawei Technologies Co Ltd plunged due to U.S. sanctions on the Chinese firm's chip and component suppliers.

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Apple selling more Macs, iPads than ever before

in the fourth quarter Apple shipped 26.4 million units of iPads and Macs. In the year 2020, Apple shipped 81.4 million units of iPads and Macs.

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Samsung Galaxy A72 5G, Samsung Galaxy A52 5G Design Details Tipped by Leaked Renders

Samsung Galaxy A72 5G and Samsung Galaxy A52 5G have leaked in official-looking renders online. Popular tipster Evan Blass has offered a glimpse into the design of the two handsets and the Samsung Galaxy A52 5G is seen to have a quad camera setup at the back.

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Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Lite Getting Android 11-Based One UI 3.0 Update: Report

Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Lite is receiving the Android 11-based One UI 3.0 update, as per a report. It carries the firmware version N770FXXU7DUA8. The over-the-air (OTA) update brings with it One UI 3.0 and Android 11 features, along with the January 2021 Android security patch. It is currently rolling out to devices in France, stated the report.

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MIUI 12.5 Global Launch Date Set for February 8, Xiaomi Announces

MIUI 12.5 global launch is set for February 8, Xiaomi has announced on the social media. Xiaomi is expected to announce the global launch of the Mi 11 flagship alongside releasing MIUI 12.5 for its worldwide users.

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Soaring fuel prices to lend wheels to CNG adoption in India: CRISIL

The price of petrol has breached Rs 85 a liter in New Delhi as excise duty rose by Rs 13 to Rs 32.98 per litre in 2020. In calendar 2021, CRISIL Research expects Brent crude to rise by about 23% year-on-year to an average $50-55 per barrel from $42.3 per barrel in 2020, as economic activity recovers globally.

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Workers union file multiple cases against General Motors in the Maharashtra Industrial Court

In one of these cases, the union has argued that a wage pact signed in 2017 required the service terms of workmen to be included in any future arrangement, including restructuring, of the plant at Talegaon near Pune. Hence, GM’s term sheet with Great Wall Motors should have included the transfer of workforce, the union claimed.

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Amazon app quiz January 29, 2021: Get answers to these five questions to win Rs 15,000 in Amazon Pay balance

Name of the winner of today’s quiz will be announced on January 30.

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Flipkart quiz January 29, 2021: Get answers to these five questions to win gifts, discount coupons and Flipkart Super coins

To become eligible for the prize, a user has to answer all questions of the quiz correctly.

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Proud of our performance and 8 other things Apple CEO Tim Cook said about the company's India business



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Changan automobile drops its India entry plan as hurdles grow

Changan had plans of investing over 500 million dollars in India and it had already engaged with consultancy firm EY for its India entry plans. The company had already scouted for a Greenfield facility in Tamil Nadu, Gujarat and even Telangana and it had even brought on board a local partner for distribution.

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Apple hits all-time record revenue, iPhone 12 is a ‘hit'

This is the first time Apple has broken the $100-billion revenue barrier in a quarter.

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Samsung Galaxy A02 smartphone with dual rear camera launched

Samsung has quietly launched its new Galaxy A series of smartphone with the launch of -- Samsung Galaxy A02. The smartphone comes with Samsung's Infinity V Display and is backed by a 5,000 mAh battery. The smartphone is powered by an quad-core MediaTek processor and runs Android 10.

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Motorola Edge S with Snapdragon 870 5G, dual front cameras launched

Lenovo-owned Motorola has expanded its smartphone lineup with the launch of its latest Moto Edge S smartphone in China.

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Wednesday, January 27, 2021

Apple’s India Business Doubled in December Quarter, Says CEO Tim Cook, Optimistic About Trajectory

Apple doubled its business in India in the quarter that ended December 26, CEO Tim Cook revealed during an earnings call on Wednesday. Cook highlighted scope for further growth in the country.

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iPhone 12 mini Scores the Same as iPhone 12 in DxOMark Camera Review

In DxOMark’s camera review, the iPhone 12 mini scores are identical to what the iPhone 12 scored earlier. It scores 132 points in the photo category, 41 points in zoom, and 112 points in the video category. As mentioned, it is said to offer accurate target exposure for both photo and video, though the dynamic range is somewhat limited.

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Samsung Galaxy M02 to launch in India on February 2

This was revealed on Amazon India’s website where the e-tailer is running a banner of the Galaxy M02 confirming the launch date as well as giving a price range of Rs 6,000-Rs 7,000.

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Hero Electric to convert Shree Maruti Courier's fleet across 5 cities to electric scooters

The partnership is part of a pilot project by the logistics firm across Ahmedabad, New Delhi, Mumbai, Pune, and Chennai and is aimed at initiating a novel concept of creating a green energy supply chain, the company said in a statement.

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Realme X7 5G, X7 Pro 5G Key Specifications Revealed, India Launch Confirmed for February 4

Realme X7 5G and Realme X7 Pro 5G specifications have been revealed by the company ahead of its launch in India on February 4. Realme X7 5G will have the MediaTek Dimensity 800U SoC under the hood and a triple rear camera setup. The phone’s specifications suggest that it could be a rebranded Realme V15.

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Apple Becomes World's Biggest Smartphone Seller With Record Shipments: IDC

Apple cornered nearly a quarter of the global smartphone market in the fourth quarter, making it the world's biggest seller, while shipments for Huawei plunged as US sanctions against it took effect.

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Samsung Electronics Rides Pandemic-Driven Chip Demand to Report Quarterly Profit Spikes

Samsung Electronics reported fourth-quarter net profits up by more than a quarter year-on-year Thursday, with coronavirus-driven working from home boosting demand for devices powered by its chips.

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Redmi Note 10, Redmi Note 10 Pro RAM and Storage Options Leak Online Ahead of Expected Launch

Redmi Note 10 and Redmi Note 10 Pro are tipped to launch sometime this month. Ahead of this rumoured launch, the phones’ RAM and storage options have leaked online. The vanilla Redmi Note 10 is expected to come in two configurations – 4GB+ 64GB storage variant and 6GB + 64GB storage model.

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Samsung Galaxy M02 India Launch Date Set for February 2, Priced Under Rs. 7,000

Samsung Galaxy M02 India launch date is set for February 2, Amazon has revealed through its website. The Samsung phone is also teased to come with a price tag of under Rs. 7,000.

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Australia takes on Google advertising dominance amid wider media shakeup

In continuing challenges for Google Down Under, Australia announced that it may let internet users choose which data they give to Big Tech companies like Google...

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TSMC 'expediting' auto products amid chip shortage

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Ltd (TSMC) is "expediting" auto-related products through its wafer fabs and reallocating wafer capacity, the company said on Thursday, amid a global shortage of auto chips.

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Facebook says it will permanently stop recommending political groups to users

Facebook Inc's CEO Mark Zuckerberg said the company would no longer recommend civic and political groups to users of the platform.

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GameStop, other retail darlings dented after Reddit group briefly shuts doors

A slugfest between Wall Street and Main Street took an unexpected turn late on Wednesday after moderators of a stock trading forum that has helped fuel massive rallies in the shares of GameStop temporarily closed its doors.

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Apple sees revenue growth accelerating after setting record for iPhone sales, China strength

Apple's revenue for the quarter ended Dec. 26 rose 21% to $111.44 billion. Earnings per share rose to $1.68 from $1.25, beating Wall Street targets, according to IBES data from Refinitiv. Sales of iPhones were $65.60 billion and beat a record set three years ago.

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Facebook scores earnings beat on holiday retail advertising; Apple privacy changes loom

Facebook forecast that Apple's update of its iPhone operating system to iOS 14 could start biting into revenues as early as the end of the first quarter.

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Amazon app quiz December 22, 2020: Get answers to these five questions to win 4th Generation Echo smart speaker

The e-commerce major Amazon is back with another round of its daily app quiz. Today the e-tailer is giving you a chance to win the all new 4th Generation Echo smart speaker.

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Apple Sets Record for iPhone Sales, Tim Cook Says India Business Doubled in Last Quarter

Apple reported holiday quarter sales and profits that beat Wall Street expectations, as new 5G iPhone models helped push handset revenue to a new record and sparked a 57 percent rise in China sales.

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Apple becomes world's biggest smartphone seller with record shipments

Apple Inc cornered nearly a quarter of the global smartphone market in the fourth quarter, making it the world's biggest seller, while shipments for Huawei plunged as US sanctions against it took effect.

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Flipkart quiz January 28, 2021: Get answers to these five questions to win gifts, discount coupons and Flipkart Super coins

Only the first 50,000 participants of the quiz will be given these prizes.

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TikTok rivals Instagram Reels and YouTube Shorts: How the two compare on features front



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The iconic Tata Safari is back with a Land Rover derived platform



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FCA India drives in new version of Jeep Compass with price starting at Rs 16.99 lakh

The company said its dealerships will commence customer test drives and deliveries of the new Jeep Compass from February 2, 2021.

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Tuesday, January 26, 2021

iPhone SE Plus Rumoured to Be in the Works, Price and Specifications Leak

iPhone SE Plus is tipped to feature a 6.1-inch IPS display, and it could be powered by either Apple A13 Bionic or Apple A14 Bionic chip. The rear camera is tipped to sport a 12-megapixel iSight sensor whereas the selfie camera is tipped to feature a 7-megapixel resolution sensor. Camera features include six portrait light effects, OIS, and Smart HDR 3. The phone is ti...

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Samsung Galaxy A52, Galaxy A72 Prices Leak Ahead of Launch: Report

Samsung Galaxy A52 and Samsung Galaxy A72 prices have been leaked through a German price comparison site, according to a report. The Samsung Galaxy A52 4G is expected to be priced starting at EUR 369 (roughly Rs. 32,700). The Samsung Galaxy A72 4G is likely to be priced at EUR 449 (roughly Rs. 39,800) for the 6GB RAM + 128GB storage variant.

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Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra features a new low-power OLED display, reveals company

Samsung Display has announced a new low-power OLED display for smartphones that is claimed to reduce power consumption up to 16%. The new panel is being used in Samsung Electronics’ Galaxy S21 Ultra smartphones. In a press statement, the company said that it developed the new OLED smartphone display after commercialising a just-developed organic material “whose luminous efficiency has improved dramatically compared to the company’s previous OLED smartphone panels.”

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OnePlus may bring tilt-shift, moon mode, focus peaking and other camera features soon

OnePlus may soon bring new camera features to its Camera app. As reported by XDA Developers, a new app version 6.4.23 has been spotted in the latest Oxygen OS update.

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Google rolls out PIN and fingerprint sign-in support with new Chrome OS update

Internet search giant Google has announced the new Chrome OS release. With this update, Google has rolled out the support for a faster sign-in experience as well as personalised lock screens, said the company in a blog post. With Chrome OS, Google has rolled out the option to sign in securely to websites with the PIN or fingerprint.

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Realme X7 and X7 Pro 5G phones to launch in India on February 4

Realme has announced the launch date of its Realme X7 series smartphones. The company will host an online event on February 4 at 12:30 pm to unveil the series. According to a media invite, the series will consist of two phones: Realme X7 and Realme X7 Pro. Both the handsets will be 5G enabled.

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Why iPhone users need to install iOS 14.4 update immediately

Cupertino-based tech giant Apple has just released a new software update for iPhones and iPad users that brings the operating system to iOS 14.4 and iPadOS 14.4 versions. Unlike the regular software updates, this particular update is a little more important as it comes with fixes for vulnerabilities that Apple notes “may have been actively exploited.”

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Microsoft earnings rise as pandemic boosts cloud computing, Xbox sales

On a conference call with investors, Microsoft executives said they expect a midpoint of $14.83 billion in revenue from the company's "Intelligent Cloud" segment for the fiscal third quarter, compared with Wall Street expectations of $14.12 billion, according to Refinitiv data.

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Tesla's quarterly report could trigger $7 billion payout to Elon Musk

Its shares are trading at over 200 times the average analyst earnings forecast for the next year, according to Refinitiv, underpinning skeptics' arguments that Tesla's stock has become highly overvalued.

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Google revives Australia news platform launch amid content payment fight

Google is reviving plans to launch its own news website in Australia within weeks, according to a local media outlet. The launch of the News Showcase product as early as next month is Google's latest tactic in a high-profile campaign against the Australian government's planned legislation to make the company pay local news providers for content that appears in its search engine.

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LG Display Rides Increased iPhone Shipments to Report Highest Quarterly Profit in Over Three Years

LG Display reported its highest quarterly profit in over three years, returning to the black for a second quarter in a row with help from increased shipments of Apple's new iPhone models.

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Poco M3 India Launch Soon, New Teaser Video Suggests

Poco sent out a tweet and released a video on YouTube that confirms the arrival of the Poco M3 in India. The exact launch date has not been unveiled yet, but a past report suggests that the phone may launch sometime in February. The video shows several people using the Poco M3 and they give their advice on how the phone is. It teases the phone’s graphics and camera ...

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Motorola Edge S With Dual Selfie Cameras, Snapdragon 870 SoC Launched: Price, Specifications

Motorola Edge S with quad rear cameras has been launched in China. The Motorola phone also comes with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 SoC and features dual selfie cameras.

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Twitter grants academics full access to public data, but not for suspended accounts

Twitter Inc opened free access to its new application programming interface (API) software for academic researchers, enabling them to study public conversations on its platform, but is not providing data from suspended accounts as part of the product.

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GameStop extends Reddit driven hyper-rally after Elon Musk tweet

GameStop surged 50% in extended trade after Musk tweeted "Gamestonk!!", along with a link to Reddit's Wallstreetbets stock trading discussion group, where supporters affectionately refer to the Tesla CEO as "Papa Musk." "Stonks" is a tongue-in-cheek term for stocks widely used on social media.

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AMD sees strong 2021 on data center, gaming chips demand

The company projected first-quarter revenue to be about $3.2 billion, plus or minus $100 million, compared to analysts' average estimate of $2.74 billion, according to Refinitiv.

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Google Meet now has this important Zoom feature

Zoom was the only video chat platform that Otter.ai supported and there’s now a Otter.ai Chrome Extension for Google Meet. The good part is that it is available in all plans with no extra charge. Otter.ai is available only in English language across Web, iOS, Android, Zoom and Google Meet.

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Here's how many iPhones Apple may have sold in India

Apple has doubled its market share in India and sold over 1.5 million iPhones in the country.

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Amazon app quiz January 27, 2021: Get answers to these five questions to win Rs 10,000 in Amazon Pay balance

Name of the winner will be announced on January 28.

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Flipkart quiz January 27, 2021: Get answers to these five questions to win gifts, discount coupons and Flipkart Super coins

Only the first 50,000 participants will be eligible for the quiz prize.

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8 WhatsApp-like features that Signal may roll out to users



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Domestic online grocery market to grow 8 times, JioMart to be big gainer: Report

As companies from Reliance to BigBasket put their top dollar in serving daily grocery at your doorsteps, online grocery is going to be the next battleground for growth, expanding to over $18 billion by 2024.

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Google says Chrome cookie replacement plan making progress

The company gave an update Monday on its work to remove from its Chrome browser so-called third-party cookies, which are used by a website's advertisers or partners and can be used to track a user's internet browsing habits.

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North Korean hackers targeting cybersecurity community: Google

Google has identified a North Korean government hacking group that is targeting members of the cyber-security community engaging in vulnerability research.

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SoftBank telco unit rotates CEO, Son steps down as chairman

The son of a buddhist priest, Miyakawa is a technical whizz driving projects including the wireless carrier's 5G build-out. He replaces Ken Miyauchi, a key lieutenant of SoftBank Group Corp CEO Masayoshi Son who took up the post in 2015.

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Auto tech firm Veoneer inks collaboration deal with Qualcomm

Automotive technology firm Veoneer and US chip giant Qualcomm have signed a collaboration deal to develop a software and chip platform for advanced driver assistance systems, Veoneer said.

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Twitter permanently suspends My Pillow CEO for election misinformation

Twitter has permanently suspended the account of My Pillow chief Mike Lindell for repeated violations of the company's policy on election misinformation, the social media firm said.

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Google adds a new feature to Chrome; to help you while screen sharing during video calls

Google has rolled out a new feature for Chrome that will automatically hide the content of web pop-up notifications when a user is sharing a screen. The company announced the same in an update on Google Workspace. This includes notifications from Google Chat, email, and other third party websites. While users will be able to see where the notification is from, the content of pop-up notification will be hidden. Once the screen sharing is stopped, all muted notifications will appear.

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FAU-G Gives Indians a Game Based on Indian Stories, nCore Games Co-Founder Vishal Gondal Says

FAU-G has finally launched and is now available to download on Google Play. Developed by nCore Games, the action mobile game comes as a home-grown alternative to PUBG Mobile, that was banned along with other Chinese apps by the government in September last year. In an interview with NDTV, nCore Games co-founder Vishal Gondal talks about further details of the game, it...

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Desi PUBG rival FAU-G is here for Android smartphone users

The Desi PUBG rival FAU-G, aka Fearless and United Guards, is live on Google Play Store. The company had announced that the gaming app will launch on Republic Day (January 26). It is available as free download on Play Store for Android smartphone users. Pre-registrations for the game went live in December 2020 and are claimed to have received 4 million-plus downloads. The game has been developed by Bengaluru-based nCore Games.

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Monday, January 25, 2021

Poco M3 officially teased, expected to launch in India soon

Poco is all set to launch its first smartphone of the year in India. The company is expected to launch the Poco M3 in the country soon. The company has now released a teaser video of the upcoming smartphone on its official YouTube channel.

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Xiaomi Mi 10T receives price cut of Rs 3,000 in India

Xiaomi launched its mid-range smartphone Mi 10T in India last year in October. The premium smartphone has now received a price cut in India. The smartphone has now got a price cut in India. The Xiaomi Mi 10T comes in two variants and both the variants have received a price drop of Rs 3,000.

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Mercedes-Benz expects 'substantial' growth in India this year: Martin Schwenk

"Overall, I think we can really assume that the momentum which we have seen in the fourth quarter is continuing... With the reduction of COVID cases a lot of normalcy has happened. We have seen very strong demand in all our range. I would think the festive season plus new products have triggered that, and would continue in 2021," Mercedes-Benz India CEO Martin Schwenk said.

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Makers of Sophia the robot plan mass rollout amid pandemic

“Social robots like me can take care of the sick or elderly,” Sophia says as she conducts a tour of her lab in Hong Kong. “I can help communicate, give therapy and provide social stimulation, even in difficult situations.”

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Need a lift? SpaceX launches record spacecraft in cosmic rideshare program

A veteran rocket from billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk’s SpaceX aerospace company launched 143 spacecraft into space on Sunday, a new record for the most spaceships deployed on a single mission, according to the company.

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Italy consumer association sues Apple for planned iPhone obsolescence

Italian consumer association Altroconsumo said it had told Apple it has launched a class action against the US tech giant for the practice of planned obsolescence.

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Facebook to provide data on targeted political ads to researchers

Facebook Inc said it would provide academic researchers information on how political ads were targeted in the lead-up to the presidential election in the United States last year.

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GameStop shares soar on short squeeze, then ease in wild trade session

Shares of US videogame retailer GameStop skyrocketed by 144% on Monday as short sellers scrambled to cover their positions in the stock, which then pared gains in a roller coaster session that featured nine trading halts for volatility.

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Apple's hardware engineering chief Dan Riccio to step down to focus on new project

Riccio will report to Chief Executive Officer Tim Cook, Apple said in a statement. He will be replaced by company veteran John Ternus, who will join the executive team as senior vice president of hardware engineering.

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Google Maps is removing one of its biggest problem for users in India

For non-English users, using Google Maps could be frustrating. For starters, understanding that “एनआईटी from the acronym NIT is pronounced “en-aye-tee”, not as the English word “nit”.

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Hero MotoCorp may launch electric car as part of new future forward lineup

Hero MotoCorp, the leader in the Indian two-wheeler market, is fuelling up for the next leap in mobility. On the canvas could be connected, autonomous and shared commercial as well as personal platforms and products, which may include an electric car.

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17 most-important Indian origin tech executives in the world



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Twitter launches new website to fight ‘fake news’

Called Birdwatch, the new website will allow people to identify information in Tweets they believe is misleading and write notes that provide informative context

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Samsung's Galaxy S21 series doesn't support seamless updates, claims report

For those unaware, the Android operating system comes with support to install system updates in the background, which means that users can operate the device while the software is downloading and requires a reboot only to install the update.

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Traders body demands action against Amazon, Zomato, Flipkart and Swiggy for breaking rules

CAIT has demanded immediate action against e-commerce entities including Amazon, Flipkart, Zomato, Swiggy and others."It is a case of daylight robbery of e-commerce entities in India and therefore demand immediate action against the erring e-commerce portals and online mechanism providers," CAIT said.

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Android 12 may bring double tap gesture for Pixel phones

The feature is said to replace the ‘Active Edge’ squeeze gesture. The double tap gesture on the rear side of Pixel phone is said to provide easy access to Google Assistant among others.

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Sunday, January 24, 2021

iOS 15 may not support these iPhone models

Apple is said to unveil iOS 15 update in June this year. Now a new report has revealed that this latest version of the system will not land on some older iPhones.

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Apple has important safety tips for these iPhone users

Certain pacemakers could get deactivated when an iPhone 12 is kept near it.

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Realme X7 and Realme X7 Pro India Launch Date Tipped for February 4, Flipkart Availability Teased

Realme X7 and Realme X7 Pro launch in India has been teased by Flipkart. While the launch is yet to be announced by the company, a tech blogger seems to have accidentally revealed the India launch date of the two smartphones. Both phones could debut in India as early as February 4. Some variant details of the Indian Realme X7 and Realme X7 Pro models have also surface...

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Samsung Galaxy A72 Receives TUV Rheinland Certification, Tipped to Feature 25W Fast Charging

Samsung Galaxy A72 may feature 25W fast charging. A tipster shared that the smartphone received TUV Rheinland certification and supports 9V at 2.77A charging, which is approximately 25W. The device was spotted on the listing carrying the model numbers SM-A725F/DS and SM-A725F.

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Need a lift? SpaceX launches record spacecraft in cosmic rideshare program

The Falcon 9 rocket lifted off at 10 a.m. EST from the Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. It flew south along the eastern coast of Florida on its way to space, the company said.

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Makers of Sophia the robot plan mass rollout amid pandemic

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Taiwan says asking chip firms to help ease auto chip shortage

Automakers around the world are shutting assembly lines because of a global shortage of semiconductors that in some cases has been exacerbated by the former Trump administration's actions against key Chinese chip factories, according to industry officials.

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Google Drive becomes a goldmine for pirated, explicit content

Cyber criminals and pirates of the Internet now have a new goldmine in Google Drive where they are freely storing and sharing illegal software licenses, movies, games and porn content -- most of which have allegedly been indexed in Google Search as some Drive users made such links public in their individual accounts.

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8 facts why News Media Code needs to be tweaked: Google

As the News Media Bargaining Code triggers a bitter war between Google and the Australian government, the tech giant has detailed eight facts on why reaching a workable Code is important but serious concerns with the current draft remain.

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Terror groups in Pakistan switch to new messaging applications

The three new applications came to light after evidence was collected following encounters with terrorists or those who surrendered before the Army gave details about their mode of radicalisation by Pakistan-based terrorist groups, they said. The names of the messaging apps have been withheld for security reasons.

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Vivo S7t smartphone with Dimensity 820 processor expected to launch soon

Vivo last year launched its Vivo S7 smartphone in China. Now it appears that the company is working on yet another Vivo S series smartphone. According to an online report Vivo is expected to launch Vivo S7t smartphone soon.

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OnePlus watch reportedly gets certified in India, may launch soon

The smartwatch is rumoured to come in the first half of 2021. As suggested by online reports, the device may feature a circular design. It is expected that the smartwatch will have two versions -- LTE model and a Wi-Fi version.

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Realme X7, Realme X7 Pro teased on Flipkart ahead of launch

Realme has already confirmed that it is soon going to expand its X-series smartphones lineup with the launch of Realme X7 and X7 Pro. Now, e-commerce giant Flipkart has also teased the launch of the Realme X7 series smartphones, confirming that the two will be Flipkart-exclusive as it calls it ‘Flipkart Unique.’

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Vivo S7t Phone With MediaTek Dimensity 820 SoC Tipped to Launch Soon

Vivo S7t is expected to launch soon. The phone has been tipped to come with the model number PD2080 and MediaTek Dimensity 820 SoC.

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How to create personalised stickers for Signal

Signal already comes with a few Stickers pre-installed and also allows users to download more.

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Flipkart quiz January 25, 2021: Get answers to these five questions to win gifts, discount coupons and Flipkart Super coins

Only the first 50,000 participants will be eligible for the quiz prize.

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Amazon app quiz January 25, 2021: Get answers to these five questions to win Rs 5,000 in Amazon Pay balance

Result of today’s quiz will be announced on January 26.

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How to share live location with someone using Google Maps

Ever since WhatsApp announced its new privacy policy, there has been a constant buzz about how people are taking an interest in its rival apps — such as Signal — and how these three apps differ, especially in terms of the features that they offer.

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11 things you can do on Signal that you cannot on WhatsApp



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FAU-G FAQ: Everything You Need to Know Before January 26 Launch

FAU-G is scheduled to launch on January 26. It is a made-in-India mobile game developed by nCore Games. The game has been delayed multiple times but is slated to launch on Republic Day, January 26.

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Ceat expedites investment in capacity as tyre demand makes a sharp recovery

The RPG Group-owned tyre maker will invest about Rs 1,200 crore to increase production capacity over the next 18-24 months, as part of a four-year, Rs 3,500-crore capex plan, which it had put on hold due to the Covid-19 pandemic last year after pumping in over Rs 2,200 crore.

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Facebook users forced to log out unexpectedly due to 'configuration change'

After an unexpected log out activity observed by users on Friday, the American social networking service Facebook explained that a 'configuration change' led to the issue which was fixed on Saturday morning.

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Government warns of Covid vaccination OTP scam

Received a call asking you to verify Aadhaar number and OTP for covid vaccine allocation? Beware! This call claimed to be from the Drug Authority of India is fake. It's a new trick being used by scammers to con innocent citizens.

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Saturday, January 23, 2021

Apple iPhone users, here's how to check which app is tracking your data

Here’s how to check which iPhone app is tracking your personal data.

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Okinawa Autotech plans to invest Rs 150 crore to set up new manufacturing unit in Rajasthan

The company, which had recently launched B2B electric two-wheeler - Okinawa Dual, priced at Rs 58,998, targeting the delivery sector, expects sales from the segment to account for around 20 per cent of its total sales.

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Watch: Microsoft makes ‘fun’ of Apple’s MacBook Pro

When it comes to the Surface range of devices, Microsoft does adopt an aggressive approach. Be it promotions, pricing or even the product — Surface devices get the best of Microsoft. And it is one product where it never shies from taking on rivals. Like the new Surface Pro 7 ad.

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Microsoft and Xiaomi’s new laptops in India; Oppo, Vivo’s phones; government launches vaccine tracker and other top tech news of the week



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Bitcoin heads for worst weekly loss in months

Bitcoin wavered and was heading toward its sharpest weekly drop since September, as worries over regulation and its frothy rally drove a pullback from recent record highs.

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Prepaid plans from Airtel, Vodafone, Reliance Jio and BSNL that offer more than 1GB data per day



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Nokia 1.4, Nokia 6.3, and Nokia 7.3 May Launch in Late Q1 or Early Q2 This Year

Nokia 1.4, Nokia 6.3, and Nokia 7.3 could be launched in late Q1 or early Q2 2021, according to a report. Nokia 6.3 and Nokia 7.3 were originally expected to launch at IFA 2020 in September but that did not happen.

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YouTube finally enables HDR support on Xbox consoles

Google-owned YouTube has enabled HDR support on Microsofts Xbox consoles even before the Sony PlayStation 5.

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Microsoft roll back Xbox Live Gold price hike after backlash

After facing backlash from the gaming community, Microsoft on Saturday announced not to change Xbox Live Gold pricing, along with unlocking free to play games for all.

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Xiaomi Mi 10i vs OnePlus Nord

OnePlus Nord and Mi 10i are two smartphones that offer very good performance for the price, but which one should you pick? I put them head to head to see which one is the one for you.

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Google Search on Mobile to Get Redesign With More Focus on Important Information, Rounded Overall Aesthetic

Google Search on mobile is being redesigned to make it easier for users to find what they are looking for. The redesign will roll out in the coming days.

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GM warns Maharashtra government's move to block its exit could hit investment

GM stopped selling cars in India, the world's second most populous nation, at the end of 2017 after years of low sales. It sold one of its two factories in the country to China's SAIC Motor Corp and continued to build vehicles for export at its second plant until Dec. 24.

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Friday, January 22, 2021

Maruti Suzuki's premium hatchback Swift India's 'best-selling' car model in 2020

It crossed the 5 lakh milestone in 2010, 10 lakh in 2013 and 15 lakh in 2016, the company said in a statement.

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Tata Motors launches i-Turbo petrol variant of premium hatchback Altroz

The Altroz i-Turbo is launched at an introductory ex-showroom price increment of Rs 60,000 above the Altroz Revotron petrol variants, the company said in a statement.

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Amazon Great Republic Day Sale Ends Tonight: Best Deals on Mobile Phones, Electronics Available Today

Amazon Great Republic Day 2021 sale is set to end at midnight tonight. We've handpicked the best deals and offers available on mobile phones and electronics on January 23, the last day of the sale.

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Apple iOS 14.4 update: New features that are coming to your iPhone

Apple has already started to seed the next software update for iPhones and iPads--iOS 14.4 and iPadOS 14.4--to testers and developers. The iOS 14.4 update can be accessed on the Apple Developer Center. Here are top iOS 14.4 features.

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Long road for Tesla in India with infrastructure, supply chain woes

India's fledgling electric vehicle (EV) market accounted for only 5,000 out of a total 2.4 million cars sold in the country last year. A lack of local production of components and batteries, negligible charging infrastructure and the high cost of EVs mean there have been few takers in the price-conscious market.

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Huawei founder praises US tech in first word from company since Biden inauguration

China - The United States remains a "beacon of technology" to be emulated and China's Huawei Technology should consider cutting products in the wake of U.S. actions against it, the Chinese firm's founder Ren Zhengfei said in remarks made public on Friday.

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Developer complains to EU over Apple, Google app rules after COVID game rejected

A German app developer has filed a complaint with European Union antitrust authorities against Google and Apple which he said last year rejected a game aimed at encouraging compliance with government COVID-19 rules.

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Google's Sundar Pichai to hold video call with EU on 25 January

European Union's antitrust chief Margrethe Vestager, who is pushing for tough new rules to rein in US tech giants Google, Facebook, Apple and Amazon, will discuss digital and competition issues with Sundar Pichai.

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After big hack of US government, Biden enlists 'world class' cybersecurity team

President Joe Biden is hiring a group of national security veterans with deep cyber expertise, drawing praise from former defense officials and investigators as the US government works to recover from one of the biggest hacks of its agencies attributed to Russian spies.

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Amazon seeks to halt union election at Alabama warehouse

Amazon.com Inc has filed a motion asking the US National Labor Relations Board to halt the union election at its Bessemer, Alabama warehouse, scheduled to start February 8.

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EU lawmakers want Amazon, Apple, Facebook, Google CEOs at February 1 hearing

EU lawmakers have invited the chief executives of Amazon, Apple, Facebook and Alphabet to a Feb. 1 hearing in Brussels as they try to crack down on the powers of US tech giants.

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Amazon, Apple, Facebook, Google CEOs Invited to EU Hearing on Big Tech on February 1

EU lawmakers have invited the chief executives of Alphabet, Amazon, Apple, and Facebook to a February 1 hearing in Brussels as they try to crack down on the powers of US tech giants.

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Poco X2 gets Android 11 operating system update: Here’s what is new

Poco has started rolling out the Android 11 update for the Poco X2 users in India. It brings the MIUI 12.1.2.0 RGHINXM to the smartphone. It also updates the Android security patch to the month of January. The update measures 2.4GB in size and is being rolled out as an OTA update. The firmware brings features like chat bubble, one-time permissions for apps and customisable notification bar. It also improves the overall system performance and security.

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Google Search gets a 'makeover' on iPhones, Android phones

​Google explained on its blog the five things that led to the redesign of Search.

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Last day of Amazon Great Republic Day Sale: Refrigerator, TV, microwave and gadgets of AmazonBasics



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Thursday, January 21, 2021

Vivo X60 Pro+ with Snapdragon 888 processor launched

Vivo launched its flagship smartphone — Vivo X60 Pro+ in China. The smartphone is powered by the most powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 processor. The smartphone offers an AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate.

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We should never waste a good crisis: Pawan Munjal, Hero MotoCorp

Even as industries world over faced unprecedented challenges last year amid the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic, the country’s largest two-wheeler maker Hero MotoCorp took a relook at its operating models and defined new ways to expand.

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Realme Race Pro, Realme X9 Pro Specifications Leak; Q1 2021 Launch Expected: Report

Realme Race Pro and Realme X9 Pro specifications have been leaked in details. Realme Race Pro is tipped to feature a 6.8-inch (1,440x3,200 pixels) OLED display with 20:9 aspect ratio and 160Hz refresh rate. It is expected to be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 SoC paired with up to 12GB of RAM.

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Nokia ‘Quicksilver’ Listed on Geekbench With Android 11, 6GB of RAM

A Nokia smartphone with codename ‘Quicksilver’ has been spotted on Geekbench benchmarking website. It runs on Android 11 and has 6GB of RAM. Reports say the handset features Qualcomm Snapdragon 690G SoC.

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Oppo Reno 5 Pro 5G, Oppo Enco X to Go on Sale in India Today: Price, Specifications

Oppo Reno 5 Pro 5G smartphone and Oppo Enco X true wireless stereo (TWS) earbuds will be available for purchase in India today. Both devices were launched in the country earlier this week.

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Samsung rolls back Android 11 One UI 3.0 update for Galaxy S10 series, claims report

Samsung recently rolled out Android 11-based One UI 3.0 update for the Galaxy S10 series smartphones. However, it appears that the company has pulled back this update. According to a report by Sammobile, the One UI 3.0 update is no longer available for the Galaxy S10 series smartphones after several complaints from users about heating and trouble with camera blurring. As of now, there is no official word from Samsung on the matter.

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Google parent Alphabet is shutting down its 'balloon internet company'

Google parent Alphabet Inc is shutting down its internet balloon business, Loon, which aimed to provide a less expensive alternative to cell towers, saying that "the road to commercial viability has proven much longer and riskier than hoped."

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Microsoft adds new password generator and password monitor features to Edge browser

Microsoft has rolled out a new update for its Microsoft Edge browser. With this update, Microsoft offers a built-in password generator that can be used when signing up for a new account or when changing an existing password. Also, it has rolled out Password Monitor, which is said to scan for matches on a user's behalf and is on by default.

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Samsung Rolls Back Android 11-Based One UI 3.0 Update for Galaxy S10 Series, Could Be Due to Bugs: Report

The Android 11-Based One UI 3.0 update for the Samsung Galaxy S10 series is being pulled because of bugs, claims a report. The update is no longer available for Galaxy S10 series phones. Some users had reportedly complained about camera blur and the device heating up.

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Vivo X60 Pro+ With Snapdragon 888 SoC, 55W Fast Charging Support Launched: Price, Specifications

Vivo X60 Pro+ has been unveiled in China and is the latest entrant in the Vivo X60 series. The phone is the top-of-the-line model in the series, as the name indicates. It is powered by the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 SoC and features a quad rear camera setup.

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Huawei Nova 7 SE 5G Lohas Edition With Kirin 820E SoC Launched: Price, Specifications

Huawei Nova 7 SE 5G Lohas Edition will go on sale in China via Vmall from Saturday, January 23. The phone comes in Magic Night Black, Midsummer Purple, Qijing Forest, and Silver Moon Star colour options.

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Facebook oversight board to decide if Donald Trump's account should stay suspended

Facebook Inc. said it was referring its decision to indefinitely suspend the accounts of former US President Donald Trump to its independent oversight board. Facebook blocked Donald Trump's access to his Facebook and Instagram accounts following the storming of the US Capitol by the former president's supporters earlier this month.

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Amazon to open pop-up COVID-19 vaccine clinic in Seattle headquarters

Amazon Inc said it will open a pop-up clinic in its Seattle headquarters on Jan. 24 with an aim to vaccinate 2,000 eligible members of the public against COVID-19 on the first day.

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Parler loses bid to have service restored by Amazon

A federal judge has rejected Parler's demand that Amazon.com Inc. restore web hosting services for the social media platform, which the company had cut off following the storming of the US Capitol on 6 January 2021. The judge said Parler failed to show it was likely to prevail on the merits of its claims, or that the public interest supported a preliminary injunction requiring the restoration of service.

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Intel floats possibility of licensing deals but would TSMC and Samsung be interested?

Intel is one of the few remaining semiconductor firms that both designs and manufactures its own chips, but the business model has come into question in recent years as the company lost its manufacturing lead to the Taiwanese and Korean companies.

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Elon Musk to offer $100 million prize for 'best' carbon capture tech

Tesla chief Elon Musk took to Twitter to promise a $100 million prize for development of the "best" technology to capture carbon dioxide emissions. "Am donating $100M towards a prize for best carbon capture technology," Musk wrote in a tweet, followed by a second tweet that promised "Details next week."

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Intel avoids outsourcing embrace, investigates hack of results

The lack of a strong embrace of outsourcing from new CEO Pat Gelsinger drove shares down 4.7% after hours. Shares rose 6.5% during regular trade, when the results were released ahead of the close. The company said it was investigating "non-authorized" access to some of the results, with the Financial Times quoting its chief financial officer as saying the microchip maker had been hacked.

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Oppo Reno 5 Pro 5G and Oppo Enco X wireless earbuds go on sale: Price and specs

Oppo Reno 5 Pro 5G phone and Oppo Enco X wireless earbuds are now available for purchase in India. The newly launched devices are available on Flipkart and offline retail stores across the country.

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Google says it will shut search engine in Australia if forced to pay for news

Google said it will disable its search function in Australia if the government proceeds with a media code that would force it and Facebook Inc to pay local media companies for sharing their content. Australia is on course to pass laws that would make the Big Tech giants negotiate payments with local publishers and broadcasters for content.

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Amazon app quiz January 22, 2021: Get answers to these five questions to win Rs 20,000 in Amazon Pay balance

Name of the winner of today’s contest will be announced on January 23.

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Flipkart quiz January 22, 2021: Get answers to these five questions to win gifts, discount coupons and Flipkart Super coins

In order to win the prize, participants have to answer five quiz questions.

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5 cool apps that can help you delete duplicate photos from your Android smartphones

With unlimited storage gone, it’s also important that you use the storage available judiciously. One way for this is to remove those duplicate and blurry images. This itself may help most of us save a good amount of storage. If you are wondering how to go about this and what tools to use, here are 5 apps that can help you remove all those duplicate photos in your Android smartphone.

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Amazon Great Republic Day Sale: 20 gadgets from OnePlus, Xiaomi, Dell and others selling at under Rs 2,000



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Amazon Republic Day Sale Day 2: Get up to 70% off on smartwatches from Apple, Honor, Noise, and more

On the second day of the Great Republic Day Sale by Amazon, you can get up to 70% off on smartwatches from popular brands like Apple, Noise, Honor, Oppo, Amazfit, and more.

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Wednesday, January 20, 2021

Nokia 1.4 Price, Key Specifications and Colour Options Leak Online

Nokia 1.4 may run on Android 10 and feature a 6.51-inch HD+ LCD display, as per the leaked specifications. It is tipped to be powered by an unknown 1.3GHz quad-core processor, paired with 1GB of RAM. Internal storage on the phone is expected to be at 16GB, and there may be an option to expand the storage further using a microSD card slot (up to 128GB).

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Sony Xperia 10 III Leaked Renders Show Thick Bezels, Triple Rear Camera Setup

Sony Xperia 10 III, aka Sony Xperia 10 Mark 3, renders have surfaced online, giving us a first unofficial look at the phone. The tipster who shared the renders says that the phone may be unveiled in a few weeks.

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Samsung Galaxy S10, Galaxy S10e Getting Android 11-Based One UI 3.0 Update in India: Report

Samsung Galaxy S10 and Galaxy S10e smartphones in India have reportedly started receiving the Android 11-based One UI 3.0 update. The update carries firmware versions G970FXXU9ETLJ/ G970FOXM9ETLJ/ G970FXXU9ETLJ and is around 1.8GB in size, as per a report. It brings with it the January 2021 Android security patch.

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Huawei Mate X2 Foldable Phone Specifications Leak Suggests Kirin 9000 SoC, Quad Cameras

Huawei Mate X2 has been tipped to feature a quad rear camera setup with a 50-megapixel primary camera, a 16-megapixel secondary camera, a 12-megapixel tertiary sensor, along with a fourth 8-megapixel sensor. The phone is also said to feature a 10x hybrid optical zoom. Up front, the Huawei Mate X2 could come with a 16-megapixel selfie camera.

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These 12 fake online shopping websites duped people of Rs 70 lakh



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Google may revamp split-screen support with Android 12, claims report

Google is going to revamp the split screen feature — that allows users to use more than one app at a time — for Android smartphone users, according to a report by 9to5Google. The report claims that for the next Android version, Android 12, the internet search giant is working on a new version of split screen called “App Pairs.”

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Tesla faces bumpier ride breaking into India after China success

Cost is like to be a major stumbling block in India. Modi govt's FAME programs won’t do much to help lower the price for would-be Tesla customers, since the upper limit for an EV to qualify for subsidies is Rs 15 lakh. Teslas will cost more than that and therefore won’t be eligible, according to BNEF analyst Allen Tom Abraham.

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Samsung Galaxy M62 Specifications Tipped by Wi-Fi Alliance and Geekbench Listings, Include Exynos 9825 SoC

Samsung Galaxy M62 has been certified by Wi-Fi Alliance. The phone is said to have SM-M625F/DS model number and the listing shows that it will come with Android 11 out-of-the-box. A phone with the same model number has also been spotted on Geekbench.

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Samsung Galaxy M12/ Galaxy F12 Tipped to Come With Exynos 850 SoC, 6,000mAh Battery

Samsung Galaxy M12 or Galaxy F12 specifications have been leaked by a tipster. The budget smartphone is said to feature a 6.5-inch HD+ TFT LCD panel, Exynos 850 SoC, and a large 6,000mAh battery, as per the leak.

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Amazon Great Republic Day sale: Get up to 40% off on monitors from Samsung, BenQ, LG and more



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Read Amazon's letter to Joe Biden on helping with Covid-19 vaccines

To help the US and Biden with vaccination, Amazon has offered its services

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Challans to make car cover costlier, trial soon in Delhi-NCR

Such extra premiums would be anywhere between Rs 100 and Rs 750 for two-wheelers, and for four-wheelers and commercial vehicles, it would be in the range of Rs 300 to Rs 1,500, according to the insurance regulator.

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OnePlus 7 Pro, OnePlus 7 Get OxygenOS 11 Open Beta Update: Download Link, How to Install, Changelog Details

OnePlus 7 Pro and OnePlus 7 users are getting OxygenOS 11 Open Beta update. The company took to its online forum to announce the rollout of OxygenOS 11 Open Beta update for OnePlus 7 Pro and OnePlus 7. This update is compatible only for unlocked non-carrier variants. Users are recommended to ensure that their battery level is above 30 percent and a minimum of 3GB stor...

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Google rolls out offline support for Calendar, but only for these users

Internet search giant Google has added a new feature to Google Calendar that will make it possible for its workspace users to use it offline on the web, that is without internet support. When this is enabled, users will be able to view their calendar and events “from four weeks prior or any time in the future by week, day, or month.”

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Google's advertising practices targeted by EU antitrust probe

Alphabet-owned Google, the world's largest online search engine, has been hit with fines totalling 8.25 billion euros ($10 billion) in the last three years for blocking rivals in online shopping, Android smartphones and online advertising.

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Amazon sues EU antitrust regulators for letting Italian case go ahead

Amazon is suing EU antitrust regulators for allowing the Italian competition watchdog to pursue its own case against the U.S. online retail giant over the way it selects sellers, arguing that this should be wrapped into an EU investigation.

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In hidden message on White House website, Joe Biden calls for coders

Hidden in the HTML code on https://ift.tt/1zS4qNM was an invitation to join the U.S. Digital Service, a technology unit within the White House.

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Google asks US judge to move states' antitrust lawsuit to California

Alphabet Inc's Google has asked a U.S. judge in Texas to transfer an antitrust lawsuit filed by 10 states in December to a court in California, a state that has more relevant witnesses and documents needed by the company, it said.

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Departing US FCC chair warns of threats to telecoms from China

Ajit Pai told Reuters in an interview there is a "wide array" of activity from China that was of concern, including of surveillance, economic espionage and potential "injection of malware into networks here in the United States or around the world. There are a number of bad things that can happen when insecure equipment is used to handle sensitive information."

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Amazon app quiz January 21, 2021: Get answers to these questions to win Philips induction cooktop for free

Name of the quiz winner will be announced on January 22.

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Flipkart app quiz January 21, 2021: Get answers to these five questions to win gifts, discount coupons and Flipkart Super coins

Only the first 50,000 participants will be eligible for the quiz prize.

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Amazon Republic Day Sale: Geysers, room heaters and kettles available at up to 40% discount



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Tuesday, January 19, 2021

Realme Race Spotted on ECC Website Along With Three Other Models: Report

Realme Race and three other models have been reportedly spotted on the Eurasian Economic Commission (ECC) website. Realme Race is the company’s upcoming phone that will be powered by the Snapdragon 888 SoC. The other Realme models spotted on the website are RMX3085, RMX3081, and RMX2156, as per a report.

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Redmi K40 Tipped to Be Powered by an Upcoming Sub-Flagship SoC

Redmi K40 will come with an upcoming sub-flagship SoC, according to a tipster. Xiaomi recently teased to launch the Redmi K40 series next month with a starting price of CNY 2,999 (roughly Rs. 33,900).

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Watch: Kerala man crafts wooden replica of Royal Enfield Bullet out of sheer love for bike



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Maruti Suzuki commences exports of compact off-roader Jimny

The three-door Suzuki Jimny will be exported to Latin America, Middle East and African markets from India. The first shipment of 184 units left from Mundra port for Latin American countries such as Columbia and Peru.

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Amazon Great Republic Day Sale, Flipkart Big Saving Days Sale: Best Offers on Popular Mobile Phones

Amazon and Flipkart are offering discounts on popular mobile phones as a part of their Republic Day 2021 special sales this week. We've handpicked the best deals and offers you can grab today.

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This game wants you to relive your 2020

The 2020Game, developed by Max Garkavyy, is worth a visit. It’s a free-to-play web-based side-scrolling game somewhat similar to the classic Mario game.

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Xiaomi Republic Day sale: Discounts on phones, fitness bands and more

Xiaomi has announced its Republic Day Sale. The four-day sale has kickstarted today and will be live till January 24.

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Oppo Find X3 Pro spotted on FCC; key specifications tipped

The report adds that the FCC listing even sheds some light on the key specifications of the handset such as fast charging support of up to 65W and a dual battery cell of 2200mAh to power the handset.

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Cruise, GM partner with Microsoft to ramp up self-driving vehicles

Microsoft will join GM, Honda and institutional investors in a combined new equity investment of more than $2 billion in Cruise, bringing the post-money valuation of the San Francisco-based startup to $30 billion.

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Logitech says company can grow after COVID-19 boom

Logitech International will grow in a post-coronavirus world, Chief Executive Bracken Darrell said, as the rise in home working and playing during the pandemic pushed the computer peripherals maker to its best-ever quarterly results.

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EBay explores strategic alternatives for South Korean business

EBay Inc said it has started a process to explore a range of strategic alternatives for its South Korean business, which includes Gmarket, one of the largest online marketplaces in the country.

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Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 SoC With a Clock Speed of 3.2GHz Launched

Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 mobile platform has been launched as a slightly tweaked version of the Snapdragon 865+. The new Snapdragon system-on-chip (SoC) comes includes a processing core with a clock speed of up to 3.2GHz.

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Motorola Edge S Launch Set for January 26, Will Sport Snapdragon 870 SoC

Motorola Edge S is confirmed to be powered by the recently announced Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 SoC. This new handset will be Motorola’s first to feature a new Snapdragon 800 series chipset. Snapdragon 870 SoC is built on the 7nm processor architecture and has a peak clock speed of 3.2GHz.

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Cybersecurity firm Malwarebytes says some of its emails were breached by SolarWinds hackers

In a statement, the Santa Clara, California-based company said that while it did not use software made by SolarWinds, the company at the center of the breach, it had been successfully targeted by the same hackers who were able to sneak into its Microsoft Office 365 and Microsoft Azure environments.

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YouTube bans Donald Trump channel for another week over inauguration violence concerns

President Donald Trump will be banned from uploading videos or live-streaming to his YouTube channel for at least an additional seven days, Alphabet Inc's Google said.

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Cognizant to acquire US-based software firm Magenic

Information technology company Cognizant announced to acquire Magenic Technologies, a custom software development services company, for an undisclosed sum.

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Amazon Great Republic Day sale: Get up to 50% off on smart TVs from OnePlus, Xiaomi, LG and other brands



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How WhatsApp’s 'troubles' may help this Google rival

DuckDuckGo, a rival of Google Search, has reported that it has set a new record for maximum searches in a day.

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Amazon Great Republic Day Sale vs Flipkart Big Saving Days: Explore Tablets Offers, Smartphone Deals, and more



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Flipkart quiz January 20, 2021: Get answers to these five questions to win gifts, discount coupons and Flipkart Super coins

Only the first 50,000 participants will be eligible for the quiz prize.

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Amazon app quiz January 20, 2021: Get answers to these questions to win Rs 10,000 in Amazon Pay balance

There is usually one winner of the quiz. He/she is chosen via lucky draw.

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Amazon Great Republic Day sale is live: 20 gadgets from Samsung, JBL and others you can get under Rs 999



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11 things you can do on Signal that you cannot on WhatsApp



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Monday, January 18, 2021

Realme C21 Tipped to Launch Soon, Spotted on Indonesian Telecom Certification Site

Realme C21 is tipped to support 10W charging, and may come with support for 2.4GHz WiFi 802.11 b/g/n. The phone is expected to run on Realme UI 1.0 based on Android 10. Judging by the moniker, the Realme C21 is speculated to be a successor to the Realme C11 launched last year.

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Apple in trouble for not banning Telegram: Lawsuit points at how Telegram could be ‘equally dangerous’

The Coalition for a Safer Web has sued Apple for not banning Telegram, while Parler continues to remain banned. The lawsuit also claims how Telegram’s USP features could be used to spread hate, plan violence and alleges that Telegram is already being used for doing the same in the US.

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Amazon sale Prime early deals: Get up to 45% off on tablets from Apple, Samsung, Lenovo and other brands

Amazon Great Republic Day sale is live for Prime members. For other customers, the sale will start at 12am on January 20. As part of the sale, Amazon Prime members can avail up to 45% discount on tablets. The e-tailer has listed tablets from Apple, Samsung and other brands with offers on its platform.

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Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 Price, Specifications Tipped; May Launch in June or July

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 price and specifications have been leaked online by a tipster. The leak claims the upcoming foldable phone will be priced at $1,499 (roughly Rs. 1,09,600). It could feature a triple rear camera setup with three 12-megapixel cameras, a 120Hz dynamic AMOLED display, and the Snapdragon 888 SoC.

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Amazon Great Republic Day sale starts for Prime members: Echo speakers, Fire TV Stick and Kindle devices available on discounts

Amazon has kickstarted its Republic Day sale on its platform. The sale is right now live for Prime members and will be live for all users starting tomorrow. As part of the sale, the e-tailer is offering discounts and deals across product categories including its range of Echo, Fire TV and Kindle devices. Interested buyers can get up to 40% off on these product categories

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Flipkart Big Saving Days sale is live for Plus members: Discounts on smartphones, smart speakers and other devices

Big Saving Days sale on Flipkart is live for the Plus members. In the ongoing sale, one can avail offers on mobiles, earphones, smart speakers, laptops and other electronic devices.

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US asks Australia to scrap proposed laws to make Facebook, Google pay for news

The U.S. government has asked Australia to scrap proposed laws that will make it the first country in the world to force Facebook Inc and Alphabet Inc's Google to pay for news sourced from local media outlets.

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Donald Trump orders assessment of security risks of Chinese drones

President Donald Trump signed an executive order directing U.S agencies to assess any security risks from Chinese-made drones in American government fleets and to prioritize removing them.

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Vietnam gives Foxconn unit licence for $270 million plant to produce laptops, tablets

Foxconn has so far invested $1.5 billion in Vietnam and plans to raise its investment by $700 million and recruit 10,000 more local workers this year, the government said.

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OnePlus Nord N10 5G Gets January 2021 Security Patch With OxygenOS 10.5.9 Update

OnePlus Nord N10 5G is getting the latest Android security patch with OxygenOS 10.5.9 update. The phone remains on Android 10 and the update only brings a couple of optimisations.

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Redmi K40 Battery Life Teased by Lu Weibing, Display Resolution Suggested as Well

Redmi K40 battery life has been teased through a screenshot posted by Redmi General Manager Lu Weibing. The screenshot also suggests that the Redmi K40 smartphone would come with full-HD+ display.

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Realme C12 Gets a 4GB RAM, 64GB Storage Model in India: Price, Specifications

Realme C12 was launched in a single 3GB + 32GB storage model back in August 2020. The phone has now received an additional 4GB + 64GB storage model in India. This model is priced at Rs. 9,999.

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Amazon Great Republic Day Sale Kicks Off for Prime Members: Best Offers on Smartphones and Electronics

Amazon Great Republic Day sale is now live for the company's Prime members. The sale includes deals and offers on a wide range of mobile phones and electronics. We've handpicked the best deals Prime members can grab today.

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Government may keep Rs 7,500 crore outlay for IT hardware manufacturing under PLI scheme

Foreign companies looking for incentives under the scheme may have to invest Rs 500 crore over four years, while the threshold for domestic firms is likely to be around Rs 20 crore for five years, the source who did not wish to be named said.

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DuckDuckGo surpasses 100 million daily search queries for first time in 12 years

As people move on to secure messaging apps like Telegram and Signal, privacy-focused search engine DuckDuckGo has surpassed 100 million daily search queries for the first time in its 12-year-old history.

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Realme C12 gets a new variant: Price, availability and more

Smartphone brand Realme has launched a new variant of its budget handset, Realme C12, in India. The new variant of the Realme C12 packs 4GB RAM and 64GB internal storage. Originally, when the handset was launched in August 2020, the company made available only the 3GB RAM and 32GB variant.

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ICICI Bank to customers: 3 signs these SMSes are fake

ICICI Bank has shared three tips that can help one identify such fraudulent messages. It says that customers should not fall for KYC offers because KYC doesn’t earn you any reward. Another sign to look for is if the message is offering cash for free. A fake message usually promises high amounts of cash for free.

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Entry of Tesla in India doesn't worry us: Mercedes-Benz

Martin Schwenk, who leads Mercedes in India, said his company’s business in India remains on a strong footing and faces no apparent threat from the Elon Musk-run auto giant which has been gaining in scale and market capitalisation over the past few years.

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Amazon app quiz January 19, 2021: Get answers to these five questions to win today’s prize

To become eligible for today’s prize, a participant should answer all questions of the quiz correctly.

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Flipkart quiz January 19, 2021: Get answers to these five questions to win gifts, discount coupons and other prizes

Only the first 50,000 participants will be eligible for the quiz prize.

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This is the most popular game on iPhones

A FPS or first person shooter game that can be played in battle royale as well as multi-player mode tops the charts on App Store

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Flipkart Big Saving Days 2021 Sale Goes Live for Plus Members: Best Offers on Mobile Phones, Electronics

Flipkart Big Saving Days 2021 sale is now live. The Republic Day special sale is now open for Plus members and will be available for everyone else starting midnight tonight. We've handpicked the best deals and offers available on the first day of the sale.

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Amazon Republic Day sale starts for Prime members: iPhone 12 Mini, OnePlus 7T Pro, other premium phones on discount



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Oppo Reno 5 Pro 5G Review

The Oppo Reno 5 Pro 5G is essentially a more powerful version of the Reno 4 Pro with the same slim and light design, and super-fast charging. Is its price justified? Read our review to find out.

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Oppo A12 get a price cut of Rs 500

Oppo has reduced the price of its A12 smartphone by Rs 500. After the price cut, the handset will now cost Rs 8,490 for the base variant. It packs 3GB RAM with 32GB storage. Another model comes with 4GB RAM and 64GB storage. Previously priced at Rs 11,490, it will now be available at Rs 10,990.

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Joe Biden eyes ex-Obama staff to tackle Big Tech and other antitrust issues

Two former Obama administration officials have emerged as front-runners for the top antitrust job at the U.S. Department of Justice under the incoming administration of President-elect Joe Biden, according to two sources with knowledge of the matter.

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Google disputes Texas' suit claiming unfair advertising sales practices

Google said that antitrust claims in a Texas lawsuit were "misleading," responding in a blog post as state attorneys general plan suits against the Alphabet Inc unit.

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US admin slams China's Huawei, halting shipments from Intel, others: Sources

The action - likely the last against Huawei Technologies under Republican President Donald Trump - is the latest in a long-running effort to weaken the world's largest telecommunications equipment maker, which Washington sees as a national security threat.

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Oppo Reno 5 Pro 5G and Oppo Enco X True Wireless Noise cancelling earphones launched: Price, availability and more

BBK-owned smartphone brand Oppo has announced a new smartphone — called the Oppo Reno 5 Pro 5G — and one TWS earbuds — called Enco X True Wireless Noise-cancelling earphones in India.

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Amazon sale: Apple’s latest series iPhone to be available at Rs 10,000 discount

Apple’s latest affordable flagship, the iPhone 12 mini will be available with a discount of Rs 10,000 on Amazon in its upcoming sale. According to the sale page on Amazon, the iPhone 12 mini will be up for sale at Rs 59,990. To recall, the phone was launched last year with a price tag of Rs 69,990.

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Skoda launches refreshed version of Superb with prices starting from Rs 31.99 lakh

Skoda launches refreshed version of Superb with prices starting from Rs 31.99 lakh

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Aston Martin's first SUV, DBX, launched for Rs 3.82 crore, rivals Lamborghini Urus

Aston Martin's first SUV, DBX, launched for Rs 3.82 crore, rivals Lamborghini Urus

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Sunday, January 17, 2021

Asus ROG Phone 4 may come with 6,000mAh battery

Asus ROG Phone 4 is teased to launch in Q1, 2021. The Taiwan-based company posted the phone’s official teaser on Weibo recently. Now, a tipster has claimed that the ROG Phone 4 will come with a 6,000mAh battery. According to the tipster named Digital Chat Station, the handset will be equipped with a dual-cell battery. The phone is said to offer 60W or 65W fast charging.

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Republic Day sale on Amazon and Flipkart will start early for these members

Republic Day sales on Amazon and Flipkart will begin at midnight today for select members. Respectively called the Great Republic Day sale and Big Saving Days sale, it will go live at 12am on January 19. Only the Prime members on Amazon and Plus members on Flipkart will get early access to the respective sales. For all, the sale will start on January 20.

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Google Play Store will show trending and non-trending apps

Internet search giant Google has started showing the trends among apps listed on Play Store, claims a report by Phonearena. As per the report, the company has started denoting this via a new icon of an arrow moving up or moving down denoting whether an app is trending up or down.

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Oppo A12 Price in India Cut, Now Starts at Rs. 8,490

Oppo A12 price in India has been slashed to as low as Rs. 8,490. The Oppo phone was launched in India in June and received its last price cut in November.

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Itel Vision 1 Pro With Quad-Core SoC, Triple Rear Cameras Launched in India: Price, Specifications

Itel Vision 1 Pro, the successor to the Itel Vision 1, has been launched in India. It is an entry-level smartphone that runs on Android 10 (Go Edition).

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Daicel to set up automobile airbag inflator manufacturing plant at CapitaLand’s OneHub Chennai

Vinamra Srivastava, CEO, Business Parks, CapitaLand India, said: “We welcome Daicel to India and join OneHub Chennai’s growing community of leading multi-national companies."

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Motorola Nio Appears in ‘Sky’ Colour With a Quad Rear Camera Setup in Leaked Pictures

Motorola’s upcoming phone codenamed ‘Nio’ has appeared online. Pictures of the smartphone reveal that it will have a quad rear camera setup featuring a 64-megapixel primary sensor. Motorola Nio was visible in a ‘Sky’ colour variant in the photos, and may also be offered in a ‘Beryl’ colour variant as well.

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Oppo Reno 5 Pro 5G, Enco X India Launch Today: How to Watch Livestream, Expected Price, Specifications

Oppo Reno 5 Pro 5G smartphone and Enco X earbuds set to launch in India today. The launch will be livestreamed through Oppo’s YouTube channel.

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Flipkart quiz January 18, 2021: Get answers to these five questions to win gifts, discount coupons and Flipkart Super coins

Only the first 50,000 participants will be eligible for the quiz prize.

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Amazon app quiz January 18, 2021: Get answers to these five questions to win Rs 20,000 in Amazon Pay balance

Name of the winner of today’s quiz will be announced later today.

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Parler's website is back online

The chief executive of social media platform Parler posted a brief message on the company's website. "Hello world, is this thing on?," Matze asked. A little over a week ago, Apple Inc suspended the Parler from its App Store, shortly after Alphabet-owned Google banned it from Google Play. The app is still unavailable for download.

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Oppo Reno 5 Pro 5G and Enco X wireless earbuds to launch in India today: How to watch live stream

Oppo will unveil its Reno 5 Pro 5G phone and Enco X True wireless earbuds today. The new devices will be launched via an online event. Oppo Reno 5 Pro will succeed the Oppo Reno 4 Pro and will come powered by MediaTek Dimensity 1000+ chipset.

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How to access new Gmail features before others

Wonder how you can access these experimental features on Gmail? Get to use features before other Gmail users, here’s what you need to do:

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WhatsApp explains why it is giving users more time: What you should know



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Huawei to open its biggest flagship store outside China in Riyadh

Chinese technology firm Huawei plans to establish a flagship store in Riyadh, the largest such store outside China, the Saudi government said on Friday.

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Shortage of semi-conductors hit Indian shores, Ford India to shut the plant for a week

“The impact of semiconductor shortage will continue through the quarter. The company is trying to streamline supplies but the global conditions are not helping. If the alternative source is not secured, the impact on production could be more than 50%,” said one of the several people aware of the development.

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WhatsApp puts 'privacy' as Status to reach out to users

WhatsApp seems to be going all out to reach users and clear what it terms as 'confusion' about its new privacy policy. Just a day after the company announced that it is moving back the date on which people will be asked to review and accept the new policy terms, it has put its 'privacy principles' as a status message. The aim is clear: To highlight that nothing is changing for individual users and their chats will continue to be as secure as earlier.

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Saturday, January 16, 2021

Luxury car makers seek reduction in taxes on automobiles in upcoming Budget

"Anything which is a deterrent to the demand in the sector we should stay away because at the end that will cause problem," Mercedes-Benz India Managing Director & CEO Martin Schwenk told PTI.

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How virus fuelled a slump in car sales in Delhi

December 2020 saw 31,771 personal vehicles getting registered, which included 13,697 cars and 18,074 two-wheelers. Compared with 34,029 vehicles registered in December 2019, which included 13,162 cars and 20,867 two-wheelers, the dip was 6.6%.

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Samsung’s new phones arrive, OnePlus launches fitness band, WhatsApp delays ‘deleting’ your account and more



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Delhi Police has a ‘warning’ for you before making that complaint on Facebook, Twitter

Posting your complaints on platforms like Twitter can attract fraudsters. Scammers may impersonate as customer care executives to obtain personal details. This can not only result in loss of information like mobile numbers and email addresses, one can also lose money to these cyber frauds.

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Intel CEO calls Apple a lifestyle company

Apple has been called many things by rival companies in the past. But a lifestyle company? Well, that’s a first and it can be attributed to Intel’s new CEO Pat Gelsinger. Gelsinger, who is set to take over the company’s top role in February, held an all-hands company meeting.

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Variable refresh rate display, S-Pen support: Top features of Samsung’s most expensive Galaxy S phone



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How to hide seen on Telegram

Just like WhatsApp, Telegram also allows its users to hide their last seen. So, if you have started using Telegram then here is a simple how to which explains how you can hide the last seen.

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Italian data authority takes aim at Whatsapp's privacy disclaimer

Facebook Inc-owned messenger WhatsApp did not clearly communicate to users changes to its privacy policy, potentially making it difficult for people to decide whether to drop the service, Italy's data protection authority said.

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CAIT moves SC over WhatsApp's new privacy policy

Traders' body CAIT filed a petition in the Supreme Court, making a plea to direct WhatsApp to withdraw its new privacy policy.The body issued a statement claiming that the new WhatsApp privacy policy encroaches upon various fundamental rights of the citizens.

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Amazon union election to start in February, US labor board says

Amazon.com Inc's first U.S. union election since 2014 is scheduled to begin with the mailing of ballots in early February and a vote count starting March 30, a U.S. labor board official said in a filing.

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These may be two big changes that will come with the next iPhone

The 2021 series of Apple iPhones may see two important changes. According to a report by Bloomberg, Apple may bring back the TouchID scanner with the iPhone 13 series. This time the TouchID will be embedded in the display itself.Another change that the company may introduce to the 2021 iPhones is that it may remove the Lightning charging port.

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Belkin launches Boost Charge Pro wireless charger stand and Freedom wireless earbuds

Belkin has expanded its product portfolio at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES), 2021. The company has unveiled Boost Charge Pro wireless charger stand and SoundForm Freedom wireless earbuds.

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Samsung Galaxy M62 Spotted on FCC, 7,000mAh Battery Tipped

Samsung Galaxy M62’s FCC listing bears the model number SM-M62F/DS. Apart from the large 7,000mAh battery, the phone is tipped to ship with a 25W fast charger. Connectivity options are reported to include USB Type-C port and 3.5mm audio jack.

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Oppo A93 5G With Snapdragon 480 SoC, Triple Rear Cameras Launched: Price, Specifications

Oppo A93 5G has been launched in China, priced at CNY 1,999 for the 256GB storage model. It is up for pre-order on the official Chinese website. The phone packs a large 5,000mAh battery with 18W fast charging support.

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Apple Reportedly Exploring New Technology to Simplify iPhone Battery Replacement Process

Apple could equip an upcoming iPhone model with a new battery technology that allows users to replace the battery without using tweezers, ac...