Amazon announces Youth Offer on Amazon Prime, offers membership at effective price of Rs 164

E-commerce giant Amazon has announced a new offer — Youth Offer on Amazon Prime — to bring more Prime members. However, with this offer the company is targeting those between the age of 18-24. Through this offer, Amazon is offering both annual and quarterly Prime membership at an effective price of Rs 499 and Rs 164 respectively.

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Renault-Nissan staff to start work today; HC wants safety norms audit

The workers’ union had dragged the company to court alleging that social distancing norms and other Covid-19 protocols set by the government were being flouted at the plant.

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Samsung Galaxy S20, Galaxy S20+, Galaxy S20 Ultra Getting June 2021 Security Patch Update: Report

Samsung Galaxy S20 series smartphones have started receiving the June 2021 Android security patch. All the three Samsung phones — Galaxy S20, Galaxy S20+, and Galaxy S20 Ultra — are getting the update in the UK and Luxembourg with firmware version G98xxXXS8DUE4. There is no information on the update rollout in other markets.

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Polish trial begins in Huawei-linked China espionage case

Poland arrested the two men in January 2019 on suspicion of spying for China, in a move that has ramped up international debate over the potential security risks of using Huawei equipment in communications networks.

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How to stop Google Photos backups so that it doesn’t exhaust your 15GB free Gmail storage

From June 1, 2021, all images that get backed up on Google Photos will automatically consume your limited free 15GB Google account space that is shared by Gmail, Docs and Drive.

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Twitter working on more ‘fake news’ warning labels

Twitter is working on three levels of misinformation warning labels. The three warning labels would be “Get the latest”, “Stay informed”, and “Misleading”.

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WhatsApp names Paresh B Lal as grievance officer for India on website

As per WhatsApp's website, users can contact Paresh B Lal - who is the 'Grievance Officer' - through a post box in Banjara Hills in Hyderabad, Telangana

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AMD Radeon Graphics Coming to New Samsung Flagship Exynos SoC, Next-Gen Tesla Cars: Computex 2021

AMD has licensed its Radeon RDNA 2 graphics IP to Samsung, and the next flagship Exynos SoC for mobile devices will be the first to benefit from this. Tesla has also adopted RDNA 2 for console-quality gaming in its upcoming Model S and Model X refresh

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Amazon app quiz June 1, 2021: Get answers to these five questions and win Rs 15,000 in Amazon Pay balance

Results of today’s quiz will be announced on June 2.

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Flipkart daily trivia quiz June 1, 2021: Get answers to these five questions to win gifts and discount vouchers

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

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Here's another 'proof' of iPhone 12 series’ popularity

A recent report by Counterpoint Research had claimed that iPhone 12 series had captured one-third of smartphone industry revenues during the first quarter of 2021 and the top three sold handsets were iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Pro Max and iPhone 12 Pro.

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10 biggest shareholders of India's largest IT company TCS

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Twitter halts profile verification process, here’s why

Just over a week after relaunching verification, Twitter has announced that it has paused the process of verification of profiles on its platform. The company announced this in a tweet, where it said, “We’re rolling in verification requests. So we gotta hit pause on accepting any more for now while we review the ones that have been submitted. We’ll reopen requests soon! (we pinky swear)”

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Auto companies prepare financial packages to help dealerships

Companies are also working at quick resolution of claims to facilitate cash flow at dealerships, as retail outlets gradually open up with several state governments expected to ease restrictions over the next few weeks, as the number of Covid-19 cases falls.

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Twitter has to comply with new IT rules if they have not been stayed: Delhi HC

While Twitter claimed before the Delhi High Court that it has complied with the rules and appointed a resident grievance officer, the central government disputed the claim.

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Do this immediately before Google Photos free unlimited storage ends

From June 1, 2021, all images that get backed up on Google Photos will automatically consume your limited free 15GB Google account space that is shared by Gmail, Docs and Drive.

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Aiming for 20% revenue from international markets by 2025: Vinod Dasari, Royal Enfield

"These investments that we do, which got slowed down over the last 12 to 18 months because of COVID, will come back over the next 12 to 18 months."

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Xiaomi Introduces 200W HyperCharge Wired, 120W Wireless Fast Charging Technologies

Xiaomi has introduced a new fast charging technology called HyperCharge.The 200W HyperCharge Wired charger is claimed to fully charge a 4000mAh battery in under 8 min. The company also demoed 120W wireless fast charging technology that takes 15 minutes to fully charge a device with the same battery capacity. For testing both the technologies, the company uses a Mi 11 ...

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Google to be sued by over 10,000 women over gender pay inequality

The lawsuit was initially filed by four women -- Kelly Ellis, Holly Pease, Kelli Wisuri and Heidi Lamar. They allege that Google violated the California Equal Pay Act by paying them less than their male counterparts. With the class-action status, the suit can now apply to 10,800 women who have held various positions at Google since 2013.

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TVS Motor Company expands in Iraq, launches two new products

TVS Motor Company has been present in Iraq since 2016, selling two-wheeler and three-wheelers. The company said its new showroom spread over 500 sq meters at Palestine Street in Baghdad, will not only retail a wide range of two-wheelers and three-wheelers but will also host spare parts and feature a service facility.

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OnePlus 9 Pro, OnePlus 9 Getting OxygenOS 11.2.6.6 Update With Camera, Network, and System Improvements

OnePlus 9 Pro and OnePlus 9 are receiving the OxygenOS 11.2.6.6 update in India. It will soon be rolled out in Europe and North America. OnePlus has included camera, network, and system improvements with the update. There is no information regarding the bundled Android security patch or the size of the update. The update will be rolled out in an incremental manner.

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Redmi Note 10 Pro 5G Could Launch in India as Poco X3 GT

Redmi Note 10 Pro 5G may launch as the Poco X3 GT in India, as well as in a few other countries, multiple tweets by a tipster have hinted. The smartphone, which was launched alongside the vanilla Redmi Note 10 5G in China earlier this month, comes with a MediaTek Dimensity 1100 SoC and 67W fast charging.

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iQoo Z3 5G with Qualcomm Snapdragon 7685G set to launch in India soon, reveals Amazon

Vivo’s former sub-brand iQoo’s upcoming smartphone, iQoo Z3 5G, will be sold via Amazon in India. A new microsite of the soon to be launched handset has been spotted on Amazon, confirming some of its specs that it will offer. As per the Amazon listing, the iQoo Z3 5G comes powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7685G processor, which was only recently launched. iQoo is touting it to be the first smartphone in the country to be powered by this SoC.

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Xiaomi claims to charge a phone from 0 to 100% in just 8 minutes

Chinese consumer technology brand Xiaomi has announced its new charging technology — which it claims is a new world record in both wired and wireless charging. When it comes to wired charging, the company has announced its 200W HyperCharge fast charging technology and to demonstrate it showed a video of a phone with a 4000mAh battery that hits 50% charging status in just 3 minutes and a 100% charging status in 8 minutes.

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Realme X7 Max 5G, Smart TV 4K Launch in India Today: How to Watch Livestream, Expected Price, Specifications

Realme X7 Max 5G and Realme Smart TV 4K are set to launch in India today (May 31). The launch event will be livestreamed through Realme India’s Facebook and YouTube channels.

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Realme GT 5G Teased to Launch in India Soon: Expected Price, Specifications

Realme has published a dedicated page on its India site for the global 5G summit. The summit is slated to be held on June 3 and on the same page, Realme has teased the arrival of the Realme GT 5G here. This phone was launched in China in March.

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Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger Reiterates at Computex Global Chip Supply Shortages Could Last Several Years

Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger told a virtual session of the Computex trade show in Taipei on Monday that it could take several years for a global shortage of semiconductors to be resolved, a problem that has shuttered some auto production lines and is also being felt in other areas, including consumer electronics.

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Paytm board grants in-principle approval for around Rs 22,000 crore IPO

Paytm shareholders include Alibaba's Ant Group (29.71 per cent), Softbank Vision Fund (19.63 per cent), Saif Partners (18.56 per cent), Vijay Shekhar Sharma (14.67 per cent).

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Apple sued over false accusations in Apple Store thefts

The lawsuit, filed on May 28 in the US District Court for the District of Massachusetts, is suing Apple and Security Industry Specialists, a contractor working for Apple on store security.

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How Samsung and LG’s ‘manufacturing’ may have confirmed this iPhone 13 component

Samsung Display and LG Display are returning as display panel producers for the "iPhone 13," and have started production of the needed OLED panels, Apple Insider citing The Elec reported.

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Amazon app quiz May 31, 2021: Get answers to these five questions and win Rs 50,000 in Amazon Pay balance

Results of today’s quiz will be announced on June 1.

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6 alternatives to Google Photos: Pricing, storage and all other details

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Flipkart daily trivia quiz May 31, 2021: Get answers to these five questions and win gifts & discount vouchers

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

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Realme X7 Max 5G and Realme Smart TV 4K launch in India today at 12:30 pm

Realme is set to expand its product portfolio in the country. The company will unveil Realme X7 Max 5G phone and Realme Smart TV 4K today. The devices will be unveiled via an online event at 12:30 pm.

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How MagSafe helped a man fish out iPhone 12 Pro Max from canal

The incident came to light when app developer Frederik Riedell posted about it on Twitter. As per the post, Riedell’s friend dropped his iPhone 12 Pro in the canal in Berlin, which disappeared in the mud and despite wading through 3 feet deep water was not able to find it.

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Impairments won’t be a big number at Mahindra & Mahindra in future: Anish Shah, MD

May, however, was a very tough month. Rest of India too got impacted and even in Maharashtra things got worse. There was high absenteeism at plants and there were more supply chain issues. So, May is going to be a pretty tough month for everyone across the board.

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Auto sales could crash in May over lockdown woes

Deliveries to customers fell from 348,000 units retail in March to 192,000 in April, before slipping to 80,000 in May. Despatches from factories to dealerships in May are expected to be slightly higher at around 90,000-100,000 units.

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Former marathon champion Loroupe calls for ban on high-tech shoes

Athletes using new running shoe technology to set records are "cheating", Kenya's former marathon world record holder Tegla Loroupe said as debate continues to rage over whether high-tech footwear give runners an unfair advantage.

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Amazon pressed for racial equity review after strong vote tally

The call for the racial equity audit received the highest level of support among 11 shareholder proposals at Amazon's annual meeting on Wednesday.

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Confident of better performance in India this year: Mercedes-Benz

Having addressed the supply chain issues that plagued it last year, Mercedes-Benz India is also sticking to its original plan to bring 15 new products in the market this year despite the launch of its SUV GLA delayed by almost a month due to fresh surge in COVID-19 cases in April.

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Leading automakers in India take digital route to push sales amid COVID-19 pandemic

The country's leading carmaker has partnered with leading online platforms like Google and Facebook bringing global digital expertise to dealer teams.

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Wardwizard lines up new models for domestic mkt, sets eyes on overseas expansion

Wardwizard, which used to source around 40 per cent of components for its product range from abroad, is now looking at 100 per cent localisation content for its upcoming product range.

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Suzuki Motorcycle India looks to boost exports to developed markets

"If you look at all the world, the demand for Indian models is increasing drastically. So, we have to catch up with such kind of demand as soon as possible. So, we are very positive about our future exports plan," Suzuki Motorcycle Head Satoshi Uchida said.

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Google made it “nearly impossible” for you to not share your smartphone’s location data: Report

The lawsuit claimed that Google continued to track user’s location even after “users turned off various location-sharing settings”

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Realme C25 review: Budget phone with long battery life

The budget price category is brimming with multiple options. However, there are very few that offer a complete package. And Realme C25 is surely among those few. Long battery life, a big display and a processor that takes care of day-to-day activities without much complaint. These are some of the features that make Realme C25 a desirable phone.

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How to Maintain 100 Percent iPhone Battery Health, According to Apple

To maintain iPhone battery health, some of the general practices that Apple recommends include updating to the latest software, and avoiding high ambient temperature.

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WhatsApp sues government of India, Amazon’s big $8.5 billion deal, Google-Jio’s affordable smartphone and other top tech news of the week

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Calming booths, meditation: Amazon has a plan for 'exhausted' employees

Being one of the biggest companies in the world means that Amazon is also one of the most sought after among professionals. Yet, there have been reports that it’s not the easiest places to work and workers have often complained over working conditions — especially those who work in warehouses. Amazon clearly wants to counter that narrative and wants to become — in the company’s own words — the “Earth’s Safest Place to Work”.

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Smartphones, TVs from OnePlus, Xiaomi, Realme and others set to launch in June

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How to Check Your iPhone Battery Health: Follow These Steps

Here’s how you can check your iPhone battery health directly by going to the Settings menu.

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iPhone Battery Charge Cycles: How to Check Your Battery Log File in Settings

Just like all batteries, iPhone batteries are also consumable components that deplete in capacity over time. If the battery becomes too weak, users may notice reduced battery life and slow performance of the iPhone. According to Apple, a normal battery is designed to retain up to 80 percent of its original capacity at 500 complete charge cycles when operating under no...

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Foxconn in talks to buy stake in Malaysia's DNeX: Report

It said Foxconn, the main assembler of Apple's iPhones, was seeking a minority stake to help the group expand its chipmaker unit SilTerra Malaysia Sdn Bhd.

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Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 series leaked, reveals price, features and more

Samsung has been rumoured to be working on its new flagship tablets. Recently, the upcoming flagship tablets have surfaced online on a South Korean news website.

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Sony’s next flagship audio product could have been revealed in a leaked video

As per the details revealed in the video, the earbuds are expected to come with a new, custom V1 processor and new sound drivers too.

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Far Cry 6 gameplay revealed by Ubisoft, launch date confirmed

The French video game developer has released an official gameplay video of the game.

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Apple to delay launch of podcast subscription service until June

Apple in April said it was introducing a service that would let podcast creators charge for their shows.

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Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India resumes production, announces support for dealers

While production at these facilities resumed on May 17, the company’s manufacturing unit in Narsapura, Karnataka is shut on account of a complete lockdown imposed by the state government.

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Researchers develop novel AI tool to help assess Covid severity

Researchers have developed an Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology that is capable of assessing the severity of Covid-19 cases with a promising degree of accuracy.

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Software provider Sprinklr reveals 19% jump in revenue in IPO filing

Software startup Sprinklr made public its plans for a stock market listing in the United States, revealing a 19.3% rise in annual revenue.

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Wejo to go public, deal values auto data startup at $800 million

The deal will raise $330 million in proceeds for Wejo, the companies said. That includes $230 million from Special-Purpose Acquisition Company (SPAC) Virtuoso and another $100 million referred to as Private Investment in Public Equity (PIPE).

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South Korea aims to develop exascale supercomputer by 2030

South Korea will beef up its high-performance computing infrastructure to establish an exascale supercomputing system by 2030, the country's science ministry has said.

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Mahindra expects car sales to take two years to rebound after COVID shock

Battered by the pandemic in 2020 and an economic slowdown in 2019, passenger vehicle sales in India fell to 2.7 million units in the last fiscal year - their lowest level in six years

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OnePlus Nord CE 5G Specifications Tipped, Could Come With Snapdragon 750G SoC; Pre-Orders From June 11

OnePlus Nord CE 5G may come with the Snapdragon 750G SoC and a 64-megapixel primary rear camera sensor. It may feature a 6.43-inch AMOLED display with 90Hz refresh rate.

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Nokia to launch a new classic solo wireless earpiece

Smartphone maker Nokia is planning to launch a new wireless Bluetooth solo earpiece called Buds Solo+. The earpiece has surfaced on the FCC certification site listing which reveals several details about the company’s upcoming earpiece including, name, images, functions and user manual and more

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Mavenir to deliver cloud-based 5G solutions on AWS

Mavenir, the network software provider building the future of networks with cloud-native software that runs on any cloud and transforms the way the world connects, has announced support for deployments and integration of cloud-native telecom network functions with telco infrastructure solutions on Amazon Web Services, Inc (AWS).

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How two Indian developers created iOS apps to boost WFH productivity

A few Indian developers have been making apps that help boosting productivity while working from home.

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With pandemic pinching the wallet, used cars gear up for sales spurt

With car companies taking multiple price hikes in the last 6-8 months, customers are looking at used cars to better fit tighter budgets.

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9 reasons why you can give 5G a miss while buying affordable smartphones

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Samsung Galaxy M42 review: A dependable mid-range smartphone

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WhatsApp will not limit app features for not accepting privacy policy

The instant messaging app had earlier warned users that it will restrict certain functions on the app for not accepting its privacy policy

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iPhone 13 lineup may help Apple beat Samsung in this display race

The South Korean tech giant is expected to increase its requirement from 152.3 million pieces for smartphones to 157 million, whereas Apple is expected to increase its AMOLED panels to 169 million pieces for iPhones in 2021 from 114.5 million in 2020.

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BMW Group offers complementary engine oil service of cars, bikes to doctors

Existing BMW or MINI service inclusive package holders can choose between two options in lieu of engine oil service - free sanitisation of the vehicle or a complimentary car care package, BMW Group India said in a statement.

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68% of employees use one smartphone for both work and personal use: Google-led study

Nearly 68 per cent of employees use one smartphone for both work and personal purposes while 32 per cent use two smartphones, though not always simply one for work and one for personal use, a Google-led study has revealed, as a large percentage of mobile workforce continues to work from home.

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Tata Sons acquires majority stake in BigBasket

India's Tata buys majority stake in online grocer BigBasket

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Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE , Galaxy A7 Lite Android tablets launched

Consumer electronics giant Samsung has expanded its Android tablet lineup with the launch of two new devices. The company has launched the Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE and Galaxy A7 Lite globally.

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Google announces new tools for brands across Search, Shopping, Images, Maps and YouTube

Internet search giant Google has announced new tools for brands to create a digital space for them, making it easier to be discovered across Google platforms including Search, Shopping, Images, Maps and YouTube. In a blog post, the company revealed a bunch of new features that will roll out across these platforms.

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OnePlus Nord Receiving OxygenOS 11.1.1.3 in India With Several Bug Fixes, Improvements

OnePlus Nord is receiving OxygenOS 11.1.1.3 update in India. The update comes bundled with the May 2021 Android security patch along with several bug fixes and improvements. The update is 420MB in size and will be rolled out in a phased manner.

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iQoo Z3 India Launch Teased to Take Place Soon: All You Need to Know

iQoo Z3 is being teased via the company’s India Twitter handle. The phone was launched in China in March this year and it is now set to arrive in India. An exact launch date is not known, but iQoo teases the phone to arrive soon.

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Oppo Reno 6, Reno 6 Pro and Reno 6 Pro+ launched in China

Oppo has expanded its Reno series smartphone range. The company has introduced the Reno 6 series in China. The series comprises three phones namely Oppo Reno 6, Oppo Reno 6 Pro and Oppo Reno 6 Pro+.

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Smartwatches drive wearable market growth in India, says IDC

According to recent data from IDC, the Indian wearable market grew 170.3% year-over-year (YoY) in Q1 21 (Jan-Mar), shipping 11.4 million units. This growth can be attributed to the watch and earwear segment. As per the report, the strong momentum in the watch and earwear categories led to the highest ever first-quarter shipments in India.

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Google Messages may soon get this iMessage feature

Over the years, Google has introduced some interesting features in its default messaging app -- Google Messages. Same as the Apple iMessage, the Messages app layers the age-old SMS protocol under a new internet-based platform called RCS (Rich Communication Services).

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Battlegrounds Mobile India new teaser hints at Level 3 backpack

Battlegrounds Mobile India has posted a new teaser video on its official Facebook page promoting pre-registration of the game with a level 3 backpack lying on the grass.

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Microsoft says group behind SolarWinds hack now targetting government agencies, NGOs

The group behind the SolarWinds cyber attack identified late last year is now targeting government agencies, think tanks, consultants, and non-governmental organizations, Microsoft Corp said. "This week we observed cyberattacks by the threat actor Nobelium targeting government agencies, think tanks, consultants, and non-governmental organizations", Microsoft said in a blog.

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US Senate advances sweeping tech bill taking aim at China

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Salesforce raises annual revenue, profit outlook

Salesforce.com Inc raised its full-year forecast for revenue as well as profit, and reported quarterly revenue that beat analysts' estimates, following increased demand for its cloud-based software due to a pandemic-led shift to remote work.

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Consumer Reports drops 'top pick' rating for Tesla Model 3

Tesla, which said on Tuesday it will drop a radar sensor in favour of a camera-focused Autopilot system for its Model 3 and Model Y vehicles in North America starting this month, did not respond to requests for comment on Thursday.

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Covid huge opportunity of hope, change which can be tackled by science & tech: Amitabh Kant

"COVID-19 has destroyed normal life and disrupted economic activities, but it is also a huge opportunity of hope, change and a promise of a better future," Kant said

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Dell, HP say chip shortages will hit PC supplies this year

Dell Technologies Inc and HP Inc reported quarterly revenue that beat Wall Street estimates on Thursday, as customers continued to shop for personal computers, even as pandemic-led restrictions eased in many parts of the world. However, shares of Dell fell 1%, while those of HP dropped as much as 6%,

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Tech M&A in Asia at record high, main deal driver in the region: Report

Mergers and acquisitions targeting technology companies have hit a record high in Asia Pacific, Dealogic data shows, and dealmakers expect this M&A pace to continue as the pandemic spurs a shift toward virtual activities in the economy.

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Amazon app quiz May 28, 2021: Get answers to these five questions and win Rs 20,000 in Amazon Pay balance

Results will be announced on May 29.

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Flipkart daily trivia quiz May 28, 2021: Get answers to these five questions and win discount vouchers

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

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Fitbit devices will tell how loudly you snore, here’s how

Smartwatches and fitness bands till now were restricted to sleep tracking features where they told users about their sleeping patterns and a few other details. Fitbit, however, is now set to offer more features, including snoring levels among others.

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Google Photos ending free storage on June 1: All your questions answered on what’s changing, what’s not and more

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Germany, France and Netherlands want more say over tech giants' start-up deals

Draft rules targeted at Alphabet unit Google, Facebook, Amazon and Apple should be beefed up to allow regulators to vet their acquisitions of start-up rivals, Germany, France and the Netherlands said.

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See how the world’s first Apple Store looked 20 years ago in AR

The AR model represents these stores exactly as they appeared twenty years ago on grand opening day. The experience is available only on iPhones and iPads. It can be accessed through Safari browser only and is customised for devices running A12 and above.

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iQoo may soon launch a new phone under Z series in India, could be iQoo Z3

According to a leakster, iQoo Z3 could be launched in mid-June. It is rumoured to be an Amazon Special device. It was recently tipped to have appeared on the IMEI database, hinting at the imminent launch.

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Oppo Reno 6, Reno 6 Pro, Reno 6 Pro+ Renders Surface Online Ahead of Today’s Launch

Oppo Reno 6, Reno 6 Pro, and Reno 6 Pro+ renders have been leaked on Twitter just hours ahead of their official launch in China. A video promo of the Reno 6 Pro has also surfaced.

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Learn to find or build the tools to solve hard problems

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Instagram now allows you to hide likes for your posts and others’: Here’s how to do it

Instagram now allows users to hide likes on posts, which could be a welcome change on one hand or a disruptive move for the whole influencer marketing industry — but that only time will tell.

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Redmi Note 8 (2021) Price Revealed, to Start at $169: All the Details

Redmi Note 8 (2021) was unveiled on the global site a few days ago. Full specifications were listed on the company site, but its pricing and availability was not mentioned. Now, its pricing has been announced as well.

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Itel A23 Pro With Unisoc SC9832e SoC, Dual-SIM 4G Support Launched in India: Price, Specifications

Itel A23 Pro affordable 4G smartphone has been launched in India at a discounted price of Rs. 3,899 when purchased via MyJio Stores, Reliance Digital Stores, and Reliance Digital website. The phone has a single rear camera and a VGA selfie shooter.

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USB Type-C 2.1 to Upgrade Power Delivery From 100W to 240W

USB Type-C version 2.1 is in the works, with support for up to 240W power delivery. Specifications of the USB Type-C 2.1 have been released by the USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF).

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Infinix Hot 10S Goes on First Sale in India Today: Price, Specifications

Infinix Hot 10S goes on sale in India for the first time today. It will be available to purchase via Flipkart today starting 12 pm (noon). The smartphone is priced at Rs. 9,999 for the 4GB + 64GB storage variant and Rs. 10,999 for the 6GB + 64GB storage variant. The company announced that it is offering Rs. 500 discount during the sale today. Additionally, Flipkart ha...

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You can now join Twitter Spaces from desktop and mobile browser

Social networking giant Twitter recently introduced Spaces, its rival of live audio conversation platform Clubhouse. The company is now expanding its reach. Earlier, Twitter Spaces was only available on Android and iOS apps but now users can join Spaces directly from the desktop and mobile browser.

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Every third smartwatch sold in the world is an Apple Watch

Apple has once again managed to retain its top position in the global smartwatch market, as per the research firm Counterpoint. Counterpoint has released the latest global smartwatch market report, which shows that the sale of the Apple Watch roughly accounts for a third of the world's total sale between January to March 2021.

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Google adds ‘Save to Photos’ shortcut to Gmail

At I/O 2021, Google announced various new features for Gmail and Drive which aim to improve productivity. Now the company has added a new shortcut to Gmail which will make it easier for the user to save images.

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OnePlus Nord 2 and Nord CE 5G Could Debut Soon in India as Company Teases Launch of ‘Something New’

OnePlus took to the India Twitter account to share a cryptic tweet with the words ‘you figure it out’. It seems like the company has used sign language and the image attached to the tweet decodes to, ‘Something new is coming’. If our interpretation is correct, the company is gearing up to launch new products in June.

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Google Cloud unveils 3 services to provide real-time insights

Google Cloud unveiled three new services to empower customers with unified data cloud strategy, that will provide organisations real-time insights powered by machine learning (ML). The three services are Dataplex, Analytics Hub and Datastream.

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Tesla set to pay for chips in advance to overcome shortage: Report

Tesla Inc plans to pay in advance for chips to secure its supply of the crucial materials in a move to overcome the global chip shortage, the Financial Times reported on Wednesday, citing people familiar with the matter.

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Nvidia forecast beats expectations but crypto mining's role remains unclear

Nvidia Corp forecast second-quarter revenue above analysts' estimates on Wednesday, but shares fell 1% after-hours as the company could not say for certain how much of its recent revenue rise was driven by the volatile cryptocurrency-mining market.

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Lawsuit claims Apple monopolizes heart-rate technology for Apple Watch

In a complaint filed late on Tuesday night, AliveCor Inc said Apple shut out rivals by changing the heart-rate algorithm on its watch's operating system, making rival technology incompatible.

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Epic Games announces early access for Unreal Engine 5

Epic Games has announced the early access for its next-generation 3D tool -- Unreal Engine 5. The early access program is for game developers and creators from across the world giving them a head start to start prototyping and testing the features of the new 3D tool.

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Amazon app quiz May 27, 2021: Get answers to these questions and win Rs 15,000 in Amazon Pay balance

Results of today’s quiz will be announced on May 28.

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Flipkart daily trivia quiz May 27, 2021: Get answers to these five questions to win gifts and discount vouchers

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

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Google Photos free storage ending June 1: How to use new storage management tool to free space

Google has announced tools that can help users take an estimate of how much of their storage is left as well as introduced tools to free up the storage in their Google account. One such storage management tool allows users to delete all blurry pictures in their Google Photos account to help save space

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Here’s how Facebook will make it difficult for those who spread ‘fake news’

Facebook said that it will take taking stronger action against people who repeatedly share misinformation on Facebook. “Whether it’s false or misleading content about COVID-19 and vaccines, climate change, elections or other topics, we’re making sure fewer people see misinformation on our apps,” said Facebook

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10 important things government reminds WhatsApp in its response over 'privacy lawsuit'

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7 reasons why tracing messages is bad for users according to WhatsApp

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Royal Enfield to shut manufacturing plants for three days

Royal Enfield - an famous brand in India, the world's biggest motorbike market, will shut its three manufacturing plants from May 27 to May 29, the internal note to workers said.

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OnePlus Nord 2 Accidentally Confirmed by Company, Could Launch in India in June: Report

OnePlus Nord 2 moniker may have been accidentally confirmed by OnePlus. The phone could launch in India in June, either on June 10 or June 25.

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Arm Unveils Cortex-X2, Cortex-A710, Cortex-A510 CPUs, New Mali GPUs for Future Smartphones, Laptops

Arm has unveiled the Cortex-X2, its flagship offering that is meant for not just high-end smartphones but also laptops. The company has also brought its Cortex-A710 and Cortex-A510 CPUs under the v9 architecture, as well as introduced a new Mali GPU family that consists of Mali-G710, Mali-G610, Mali-G510, and Mali-G310.

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Xiaomi Says US Has Formally Lifted Securities Ban, Removed Designation as Communist Chinese Military Company

Xiaomi said a US court has removed the company's designation as a Communist Chinese Military Company (CCMC) and lifted all restrictions on US persons buying or holding its stock.

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Asus launches Flow X13, Zephyrus Duo 15SE, Zephyrus G15 and Zephyrus G14 with AMD Ryzen 5000 series processors and Nvidia GeForce graphics

Asus today announced the availability of new laptops under the Republic of Gamers (ROG) lineup featuring the latest AMD Ryzen 5000 H-Series Mobile Processors in India. The new range of laptops includes ROG Flow X13, which comes with a detachable eGPU (XG Mobile) support, ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE, ROG Zephyrus G15 and ROG Zephyrus G14.

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OnePlus may launch Nord2 before September 30

BBK-owned consumer electronics brand OnePlus last year introduced a new smartphone series called Nord. In India, the company launched only one handset -- called the OnePlus Nord — in July last year, while it launched more than one model in the Nord series for other markets. Now, the OnePlus Nord series is almost due for an upgrade and the company has prematurely even confirmed the upcoming Nord2 name.

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Samsung Galaxy A22 5G Price Leaked via Online Listing, Launch Expected Soon

Samsung Galaxy A22 5G could be priced at EUR 185 (roughly Rs. 16,500) without VAT. Adding VAT could take the price to EUR 199 (roughly Rs. 17,800). The phone is believed to be powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 700 SoC and come with a 5,000mAh battery.

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Samsung Galaxy M32 India support page goes live, may launch soon

The support page mentions SM-M325F/DS as the model number of Samsung Galaxy M32. The handset is said to be the successor of Galaxy M31s. Samsung Galaxy M32 has already received certifications from the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) certification site and Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG).

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Soon Instagram may pay you to use its Reels feature

It seems that Instagram will soon roll out a new feature in Reels in order to give tough competition to TikTok. According to Android and iOS developer Alessandro Paluzzi, Instagram is considering offering monetary bonuses to Reel users.

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How this USB tech could make carrying your laptop a lot easier

In order to make high-end Windows laptops more portable, particularly gaming laptops, and also to make USB Type-C more useful, the USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF) has announced that it is increasing its power capacity from 100W to 240W.

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Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite with 22W fast charging expected to launch in India soon

Xiaomi recently launched its most expensive smartphone -- Mi 11 Ultra in India. Now it appears that the company is gearing up for the launch of another Mi 11 series smartphone in the country.

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Google starts rolling out Chrome 91 version, fixes 32 vulnerabilities

Internet search giant Google has started rolling out a new software update for its web browser — Google Chrome — bringing it to version 91. The company has released Chrome 91 to the stable channel for Windows, Mac and Linux along with Chrome 91 (91.0.4472.77) for Android. Both these new versions are expected to roll out over the coming days or weeks.

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Microsoft may launch next-generation of Windows soon

Microsoft is busy with its annual developer conference -- Microsoft Build 2021. The company announced new changes coming to Microsoft Teams at the conference. In case you are working for the company to reveal its big Windows plans at the event, then that will not happen.

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WhatsApp sues Centre, says new media rules mean end to privacy: Report

WhatsApp has filed a legal complaint in Delhi against the government seeking to block regulations coming into force on Wednesday that experts say would compel the California-based Facebook unit to break privacy protections, sources said.

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Tesla doubles down on camera-based Autopilot amid growing scrutiny

Tesla Inc said it will drop a radar sensor in favour of a camera-focused Autopilot system for its Model 3 and Model Y vehicles in North America starting this month.

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GameStop jumps more than 16% as 'meme' stocks roar higher

GameStop’s shares and those of other stocks popular on forums such as Reddit’s WallStreetBets have climbed in recent weeks, a move that has come amid a broad sell-off in Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, another investment popular among individual investors.

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Xiaomi says US has formally lifted securities ban

"The U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia issued a final order vacating the U.S. Department of Defense's designation of the company as a CCMC," the smartphone maker said in a filing to the Hong Kong bourse. It said the order was made on Tuesday.

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This is how Krafton can add a ‘desi’ touch to Battlegrounds Mobile India

Battlegrounds Mobile India is an India-exclusive title, Krafton, the game developer, has already clarified that on the day of the announcement itself. The company has also confirmed that the game will get some exclusive in-game content, esports tournaments and leagues, etc.

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Lunar Eclipse 2021: How to watch it online

Several parts of the world including India will witness the Lunar Eclipse on May 26. However, it will be visible in India for a very little time. This is the first full moon Lunar Eclipse of 2021 and is also known as Blood Moon because the moon becomes orange-ish red during the time period.

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Amazon app quiz May 26, 2021: Get answers to these five questions and win Rs 10,000 in Amazon Pay balance

Results of today’s quiz will be announced on May 27.

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Flipkart daily trivia quiz May 26, 2021: Get answers to these five questions to win gifts and discount vouchers

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

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10 smartphones that ‘sold most’ worldwide in the first three months of 2021

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Aim to comply with IT rules, working to implement operational processes: Facebook

Facebook on Tuesday said it is working to implement operational processes and aims to comply with the provisions of the IT rules that come into effect from May 26.

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Vivo X60 curved screen edition with Exynos processor launched in China

Vivo launched its Vivo X60 and X60 Pro smartphones in China last year. The company has now introduced the curved screen edition of Vivo X60 in the region.

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Twitter may ask users to pay for using Spaces

Twitter recently introduced Spaces, its rival of live audio conversation platform ClubHouse. The company has said that it will allow accounts with 600 or more followers to host Spaces.

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Auto companies extend warranty and service period because of COVID-19 pandemic

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Redmi Note 10 Pro (Global Variant) Offers Better Camera Performance Than iPhone SE (2020): DxOMark

Redmi Note 10 Pro (global variant) has surpassed the iPhone SE (2020) in camera performance. DxOMark, which puts phones through a slew of camera tests giving an overall rating to the camera performance, as well as to individual aspects of the cameras, has ranked the Redmi Note 10 Pro higher than iPhone SE (2020).

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Huawei HarmonyOS Launch Date Set for June 2 Amid US Sanctions

Huawei said it will launch its new HarmonyOS for smartphones on June 2, its biggest move yet aimed at recovering from the damage done by US sanctions to its mobile phone business.

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Realme X7 Max 5G phone with MediaTek Dimensity 1200 5G will be available via Flipkart

Realme X7 Max 5G smartphone is confirmed to run on 6nm MediaTek Dimensity 1200 5G chipset with 3GHz Arm Cortex-A78. It is teased to come with a super AMOLED screen with full HD+ resolution. The display will offer 100% DCI-P3 wide color gamut and up to 1000 nits peak brightness.

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Battlegrounds Mobile India to borrow Erangle map, Pan and energy drink from PUBG Mobile

The latest Facebook post hints at another map that might feature in Battlegrounds Mobile alongside the Sanhok map which the developer has already confirmed.

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Motorola One Action Getting Stable Android 11 Update

Motorola One Action is receiving a stable Android 11 update in Brazil. However, not much is known about the update as of now. It is expected that a broader rollout shall be conducted shortly.

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Huawei Founder Ren Zhengfei Urges Shift to Software to Counter US Sanctions

Huawei founder Ren Zhengfei has called on the company's staff to "dare to lead the world" in software as the company seeks growth beyond the hardware operations that US sanctions have crippled.

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Honor smartphones to come with Google apps and services, confirms company

Last year in November, smartphone maker Huawei announced that it sold its sub-brand Honor to a consortium. The company took this decision after the US sanctions imposed on Huawei. The restrictions barred the smartphone maker from using Google's apps and services.

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Samsung announces Galaxy Tab S7 FE with Snapdragon 750G, 45W fast charging support

The Galaxy FE range from Samsung aims to offer products which are 'great value for money'. The company has now added another device to the series and this time it's not a smartphone. After a lot of leaks and rumours, consumer electronics giant Samsung has introduced the Galaxy Tab S7 SE which is the most affordable Android tablet under the Galaxy Tab S7 range.

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Redmi Note 8 (2021) listed on company’s global website, reveals key specs and features

Redmi Note 8 (2021) is equipped with a 6.3-inch FHD+ Dot Drop display. The screen has a pixel resolution of 2340x1080 and 500 nits peak brightness. The smartphone features a Reading mode, Sunlight display and has a layer of Corning Gorilla Glass 5 on the top.

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WWDC 2021 Begins June 7: How to Watch Live, What to Expect

WWDC 2021 will begin on June 7 and will be held entirely online. The keynote will begin at 10am PDT (10.30pm IST) on June 7 wherein Apple will reveal next-gen software for Apple products and speculatively a new MacBook Pro as well. The entire event will be live streamed on Apple.com, YouTube, and the Apple TV app for Apple TV users.

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iPhone users are set to get these new features, starting today

While not as big as iOS 14.5 on features, the latest update does bring a few for the iPhone

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How the Mobile World Congress hopes to reboot conferences post COVID

Next month's Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona is shaping up as an early test of how quickly the global business events industry will bounce back from the pandemic, with a range of hi-tech solutions being rolled out to try to keep visitors safe.

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Walmart blocks emails containing racial slur from being sent through its domain

Walmart said a "bad actor" had created fake Walmart accounts using people's real email addresses and altered first names to fool its automated reply system.

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At Epic v Apple's closing, judge probes implications of upending Apple's App Store

Federal Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers held unconventional closing arguments Monday in the antitrust trial between Epic Games and Apple Inc, peppering both sides' attorneys for three hours about how far she could - and should - go to change Apple's App Store business.

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Google's Starline shows promise and perils of 3D chats

Starline uses pricey cameras, sensors and cutting-edge screens to generate an illusion of depth, allowing users seated in special booths in different locations to see each other "life-size and in three dimensions," as Google puts it. "You can talk naturally, gesture and make eye contact."

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

There will be 10 winners of the quiz who will be chosen via lucky draw.

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Flipkart daily trivia quiz May 25, 2021: Get answers to these five questions to win gifts and discount vouchers

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

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Google Photos 'free storage' ending June 1: 7 things you can to do save images without paying

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Huawei founder urges shift to software to counter US sanctions

The internal memo seen by Reuters is the clearest evidence yet of the company's direction as it responds to the immense pressure sanctions have placed on the handset business that was at its core

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This 'Desh Ka Smartphone' from Xiaomi is the 'highest-selling Android phone' of Q1, 2021

Xiaomi Redmi 9A was the highest-selling Android smartphone during the first three months of this year (Q1-2021), according to Counterpoint Research Global Handset Model Tracker. The Xiaomi smartphone tops the volume list during the quarter, while the revenue list is led by Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G.

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UK government awards 167 million funding for clean technology projects

The British government said on Monday it will award 167 million pounds ($236 million) of funding to help accelerate clean technology and energy efficiency projects in heavy industries.

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Singapore provisionally approves 60-second COVID-19 breathalyser test

Singapore authorities have provisionally approved a COVID-19 breathalyser test that aims to show whether someone is infected with the coronavirus in under a minute, according to the local startup that developed the product.

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Xiaomi Mi TV 4A 40 to launch in India on June 1, teased to offer bezel-less design

Launch of the smart TV was also announced by the company via Twitter. The post also has an image of the Mi TV 4A 40. It can be seen sporting no bezels on the three sides and a thick chin at the bottom. Xiaomi’s logo is placed at the centre of the bottom chin. The power button appears to be placed right below it.

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Realme X7 Max 5G India Launch Set for May 31, Company Teases Specifications

Realme X7 Max 5G will launch in India on May 31 at 12:30pm as shared by company CEO Madhav Sheth on Twitter. The phone could be a rebranded Realme GT Neo that launched in China in March.

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iQoo Neo 5 Lite smartphone with up to 12GB RAM launched in China

Vivo's standalone brand iQoo has launched its latest 5G smartphone in China. Dubbed iQoo Neo 5 Lite, the smartphone packs up to 12GB RAM and is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 processor.

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South Korea's central bank moves to develop pilot digital currency

South Korea's central bank on Monday said it will choose a technology supplier to build a pilot platform for a digital currency, moving a step closer to creating a central bank-backed digital currency.

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Facebook claims it has taken 300 enforcement actions against people abusing its platform

Facebook has taken over 300 enforcement actions against people who abuse its platform in the past year, including sending cease and desist letters, disabling accounts, filing lawsuits or requesting assistance from hosting providers to get them taken down.

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Asus ZenFone 8 Series India Launch Confirmed, May Be Called Asus 8Z

Asus ZenFine 8 series India launch has been confirmed by the company. A landing page has gone live with renders of two new phones on the Asus India company site, but it doesn’t reveal the monikers they will have in India. An exact launch date is not mentioned but the ‘Notify Me’ button has gone live.

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Samsung to Apple fans: Your phone upgrade shouldn't be a downgrade

Samsung has taken a cheeky potshot at Apple in its latest advertisements. The ads that make fun of Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max's camera have the tagline: 'Your phone upgrade shouldn't be a downgrade'.

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OnePlus 7, OnePlus 7 Pro, OnePlus 7T and OnePlus 7T Pro get new update

OnePlus 7, OnePlus 7 Pro, OnePlus 7T and OnePlus 7T Pro -- are being updated to Oxygen OS 11.0.1.1. It brings May Android security updates to all OnePlus 7 series phones along with fixes for the camera and system. The software also fixes a problem that prevented OnePlus 7 series phone users from receiving incoming calls using Google Fi.

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Redmi Watch vs NoiseFit Active vs Realme Fashion Watch vs Amazfit Neo

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Realme Phones With Snapdragon 778G and 870 SoCs Tipped to Launch on June 18

A new leak suggests Realme is gearing up to launch two new phones in China. While the leak mentions the processors expected on the rumoured phones — Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G SoC and Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 SoC — the tipster hasn’t revealed the names of the phones. A recent teaser from Realme suggested that the phone powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G SoC is c...

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These Samsung smartphones will reportedly receive Android 12 update

An online report by Sammobile has claimed that Samsung smartphones will get Android 12 update by early 2022. Along with the latest version of the operating system, the smartphones will also receive the new layer of One UI skin. It is expected that Samsung will unveil the new UI skin at the August Galaxy Unpacked event.

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Next Google Pixel phone may feature an in-display camera

Google’s next Pixel phone may come with an under-display camera feature. The company has reportedly filed a patent application with the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) for an in-display selfie camera. According to a report by LetsGo Digital, the patent was filed in September last year.

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Elon Musk says he supports crypto in battle with fiat money

Tesla Inc Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk tweeted that in a battle between fiat and cryptocurrencies, his support is with crypto. "The true battle is between fiat & crypto. On balance, I support the latter," he said on Twitter in reply to a user who asked him what his thoughts were about people who were angry at him because of crypto.

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Samsung Notes app passes 1 billion installs on Play Store

South Korean tech giant's Samsung Notes has been downloaded more than one billion times on Google Play Store.

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Bitcoin down almost 50% from year's high

Bitcoin fell 13% after the world's biggest and best-known cryptocurrency suffered another sell-off that left it down nearly 50% from the year's high.

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Guess what’s keeping Indian space startups busy in the lockdown?

Young promoters of space startups are reaching for the skies. They are raising funds, getting components manufactured overseas, designing rockets

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Amazon app quiz May 24, 2021: Get answers to these six questions and win Rs 15,000 in Amazon Pay balance

Results of today’s quiz will be announced on May 25.

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Flipkart daily trivia quiz May 24, 2021: Get answers to these five questions to win gifts and discount vouchers

Flipkart daily trivia quiz has five questions based on general knowledge and current affairs.

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Amazon is shutting down this app

The company said that in India, Japan and Singapore, it has already moved the Prime Now experience onto Amazon and retired the Prime Now app and website.

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Covid vaccine online scam: 10 websites, apps that are ‘dangerous’

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Lamborghini announces its roadmap for electrification

Stephan Winkelmann, President and CEO of Automobili Lamborghini, presents "Direzione Cor Tauri" (Towards Cor Tauri) a roadmap to decarbonisation of future Lamborghini models and of the SantAgata Bolognese site based on a holistic approach to its environmental sustainability strategy.

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Cost savings project: Jaguar Land Rover cuts break-even volume by a third

The company’s break-even volume was 600,000 units in FY19, when Charge took off to cut costs and improve cash flow, JLR’s chief financial officer Adrian Mardell told analysts.

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TAFE offers 16,500 tractors under free rental scheme

The scheme was aimed at benefitting about 50,000 farmers and will cover about 1.20 lakh acres of agricultural land. TAFE would offer its 16,500 Massey Ferguson and Eicher tractors to small farmers owning two acres or less, a company statement said.

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Renault-Nissan fights court battle with Indian workers on operations during COVID-19 surge

Renault-Nissan India and workers at its plant in the southern state of Tamil Nadu have been locked in a legal tussle after workers petitioned a court to halt operations because social distancing norms were being flouted and company-provided health benefits were outweighed by the risk to their lives.

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Government to launch new income tax e-Filing website: What it means for you

The official website will have a new URL--"https://www.incometax.gov.in"-- and it will replace the existing one--"https://ift.tt/2cWfp2K".

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COVID-19: Suzuki Motorcycle's 'project' to ramp up production gets delayed by up to 18 months

The company, however, is optimistic that its sales in the domestic market this fiscal will be "slightly better" than last fiscal when sales had dropped by 23.90 per cent compared to 2019-20.

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How to apply AR facial effects during Zoom video calls

For those who want to go beyond the basic customisation options, Zoom has also added AR (augmented reality) facial effects called Studio Effects. The feature allows users to customise eyebrows, moustache, beard and lip colour during a zoom video call.

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Maruti, Toyota, M&M remain bullish on long-term growth of used car business

The companies remain a bit circumspect regarding the near-term situation owing to the pandemic but expect the segment to grow on a long-term basis with personal mobility gaining acceptance amid the coronavirus pandemic.

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Google has a new Search feature to tell you about fake news

At the recently concluded I/O 2021 event, Google talked about a feature called “About this Result” in Search. The feature will tell users more about the sources of search results. Google is working with Wikipedia on this. Users will be able to see how a particular site describes itself and there will be a link to its Wikipedia page

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Android 12 announced; Microsoft Teams gets new features; OnePlus, Xiaomi and others extend warranty and other top tech news of the week

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Apple Store celebrate 20th anniversary: Here are some of the most-beautiful Apple Stores from across the world

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Judge in Texas lawsuit against Google refuses to move case to California

A Texas judge hearing a state antitrust lawsuit against Alphabet Inc's Google denied on Thursday a request for the case to be moved to California, where the company is fighting similar lawsuits.

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Irish data regulator resumes Facebook data transfer probe

Irish data regulator resumes Facebook data transfer probe

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White House would back smaller broadband internet boost

President Joe Biden in April called for $100 billion over eight years to expand high-speed broadband access to the entire United States.

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Cellular IoT module market hit hard by COVID, chip shortage

Hit hard by the pandemic, the global market for cellular Internet of Things (IoT) modules declined 8 per cent (on-year)

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M&M extends warranty, service period on all vehicles

The second wave of the pandemic has once again restricted the customers from sending their vehicles for scheduled service maintenance or repairs, said Satinder Singh Bajwa, Senior Vice President and head of sales and customer care, Automotive Division at M&M.

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Fortnite battle: How Apple CEO faced tough questions in court

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Here’s why Apple TV Siri remote does not have ‘AirTag support’

Apple thinks there’s no need to put a tracker on the Apple TV Siri Remote. Why? As per Apple VP Tim Twerdahl, the new remote is “thick enough” and you won't end up misplacing it.

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Oppo Reno 5A With IP68 Build, Snapdragon 765G SoC Launched: Specifications

Oppo Reno 5A has been launched with an IP68-certified build and quad rear cameras. The Oppo phone is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G SoC.

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WhatsApp says it is still discussing data collection update in Turkey

The messaging app WhatsApp said on Friday it was still discussing the rollout of an update in Turkey, despite a statement from Turkey's Competition Board saying the update would not be issued.

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Nissan, Suzuki Motor to curtail production in June due to chip shortage

Nissan Motor Co will idle its factory in Kyushu, southern Japan, for three days on June 24, 25 and 28, while making production adjustments during the month at its Tochigi and Oppama plants in Japan, three sources said.

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Snap to buy augmented reality company WaveOptics for over $500 million

Snap Inc said Friday it will acquire WaveOptics Ltd, a British augmented reality (AR) technology company, for over $500 million.

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WhatsApp OTP scam: This upcoming feature may reduce the risk of your account getting hacked

The company is reportedly working on a feature that aims to tackle such frauds. According to a report in WABeta, WhatsApp is working on a new feature called Flash Call that will allow users to automatically verify their phone number when they try to log into WhatsApp.

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Marvel Avengers: Black Widow-special Red Room Takeover event goes live

The Black Widow-special Red Room Takeover event in Marvel Avengers is live and will run till May 31. The limited-time event was announced in March and is now available on all platforms including PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Stadia.The Red Room Takeover is the build up to how the previous two weeks in the game have shaped up for players, with them sleuthing the Rooskaya Protocols out. The Rooskaya Protocols is a program that has infiltrated AIM Synthoids.

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Hero MotoCorp set to resume production at all plants from May 24

Additionally, Hero MotoCorp has commenced a concerted initiative across the organisation as top priority to get the employees in the age group of 18-45 vaccinated.

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Apple App Store profits look 'disproportionate,' US judge tells CEO Cook

Cook testified for more than two hours in Oakland, California, as the closing witness in Apple's defense against Epic's charges that the iPhone maker's App Store controls and commissions have created a monopoly that Apple illegally abuses.

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Fearing exclusion of smartphone-less tribals, Jharkhand seeks to use own app for vaccination

Fearing exclusion of a large chunk of the tribal people in the ongoing vaccination drive against Covid-19 due to non-availability of smartphones among many of them and access to internet in remote areas, the Jharkhand government wants to use its own "more user-friendly" app for registration. It has been made mandatory for people in the 18-45 age group to register themselves at Co-WIN to get the vaccine.

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Apple, Epic Trial: App Store Would Be 'Toxic' Mess Without Control, Says CEO Tim Cook

Apple CEO Tim Cook on Friday said that App Store would become a "toxic" mess if the iPhone maker were forced to allow third-party apps without reviewing. He was the last scheduled witness in the case brought by Fortnite maker Epic Games in the US.

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Satya Nadella explains how Microsoft will deal with hybrid work paradox

Admitting that hybrid work paradox is here to stay amid the pandemic, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella on Friday outlined a detailed approach about how his company is going to tackle the biggest shift to global workplace that requires a new operating model, spanning people, places and processes.

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White House partners with dating apps to encourage vaccination

Want to know if your next new love interest has been vaccinated against COVID-19? Just check your favourite app.

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Tim Cook says 'threat profile' of iPhone justifies App Store rules

The testimony constitutes Cook's most extensive public remarks on the App Store, which anchors Apple's $53.8 billion services business, at a time when the company that once urged the world to 'think different' is criticized as too big and too powerful.

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Without Apple and iPhone, we wouldn’t exist, says Snapchat CEO

The app tracking transparency (ATT) feature on iPhone saw many companies — Facebook being the biggest — criticise Apple for forcibly changing their business model. However, Snapchat and its CEO seem to feel very differently. Apple charges about 30% fees on any in-app transactions on platforms like Snapchat. Evan Speigel, CEO of Snapchat, said that he has no problem with Apple’s rules. According to a report by CNBC, Spiegel said that they don’t have a choice but to pay a 30% fee but “we’re happy to do it in exchange for all of the amazing technology that they provide to us in terms of the software but also in terms of their hardware advancements.”

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Air India hacking: What customer data got leaked, what not and how to stay safe

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WhatsApp denies it will drop privacy update for Turkey users

Turkey's competition watchdog said Friday it was told by WhatsApp that the chat app won't apply a controversial privacy update following an investigation, but the announcement was contradicted by the Facebook-owned app

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Still working on Battlegrounds Mobile India launch date: Krafton

PUBG Mobile fans have been eagerly waiting for the Battlegrounds Mobile India to launch in India. But Krafton is yet to announce an official launch date. Apparently, it seems that the game developer has not yet finalised the launch date as of now.

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Piaggio to extend service, warranty for Vespa, Aprilia brands till July 31

Considering the current travel restrictions imposed in many states of India to prevent the spread of the virus, customers would be unable to avail the benefits of warranty or get their vehicles serviced, Piaggio Vehicles Pvt Ltd (PVPL) said in a statement.

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Samsung Galaxy M52 5G Said to Be in the Works as Rebranded Galaxy F52 5G

Samsung Galaxy M52 5G is said to be in the works as a new model in the company’s Galaxy M series. The smartphone is reported to come as a rebadged Galaxy F52 5G that was launched earlier this week.

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WhatsApp may allow users to transfer chats to a different phone number

It has been known for a while that WhatsApp has been working on supporting chat history migration between iOS and Android. Now, it appears that that won’t be all as the instant messaging platform has been spotted with a feature that may offer support for chat history migration to a different phone number as well.

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Apple CEO Tim Cook to take the witness stand in 'Fortnite battle'

Apple CEO Tim Cook will take the witness stand on Friday to defend the company's iPhone app store against charges that it has grown into an illegal monopoly - one far more profitable than his predecessor Steve Jobs envisioned when it opened up 13 years ago. The technology company is counting on Cook's appearance to put the finishing touches on Apple's defense against an antitrust case brought by Epic Games, maker of the popular video game Fortnite.

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Xiaomi teases the launch of Redmi Note 8 (2021)

Redmi Note 8 was launched in 2019. In its tweet, Xiaomi claims that it has sold over 25 million units of the phone globally. The 2021 model will be launched to celebrate this milestone.

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Doubling production in hydraulic brakes segment: Ramesh Gehaney, Endurance Technology

"As far as the order book and capacities are concerned, we are doing our best to utilise the maximum, although the lockdowns and all are definitely having an impact."

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Tinder’s new feature aimed at reducing offensive messages

Popular online dating app Tinder has introduced a new safety feature which aims to reduce the number of hateful messages sent on the platform. The new feature called Are You Sure? (AYS) will roll out soon for every user.

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Samsung Galaxy F52 5G with 4500mh battery, Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G SoC launched in China

South Korean tech giant Samsung has launched its Galaxy F52 5G in China. The handset falls in the mid-range smartphone price category. The Galaxy F62 5G has been launched in China in a single storage variant that packs 8GB RAM and 128GB internal storage. It is priced at CNY 1,999 (roughly Rs 22,700) and is available for pre-order in China starting June 1.

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This is how Google Pixel 6 Pro may look like

Google is expected to launch the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro smartphones later this year. Last week we also saw some renders of the upcoming smartphones. Now a new set of renders have leaked online revealing the design of the upcoming Pixel 6 Pro.

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Redmi Note 8 (2021) Officially Teased by Xiaomi, Expected to Launch Soon

Xiaomi, via its global Twitter account, teased the arrival of the Redmi Note 8 (2021). The company announced that it has sold 25 million units of the original Redmi Note 8 launched in 2019. Alongside, Xiaomi confirmed that the Redmi Note 8 (2021) will be launched soon.

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Elon Musk says he hasn't and won't sell any dogecoin

Elon Musk has posted numerous comments about cryptocurrencies on Twitter this year, causing prices to gyrate.

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California regulator adopts EV mandate for Uber, Lyft ride-hail fleets

California's clean air regulator adopted rules to mandate that nearly all trips on Uber's and Lyft's ride-hailing platforms in the state have to be in electric vehicles over the next few years.

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Facebook says user data requests from the Indian government increased by 10% in the second half of 2020

India with 40,300 requests was second to the US in terms of asking Facebook to provide user data in the second half of 2020, and the social network restricted access in India to 878 items in response to directions from the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY).

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OnePlus extends warranty of its products till June 30

Following its peers from the Indian smartphone market, OnePlus has also extended the warranty of its products in India. The BBK-owned brand has announced that it is extending the warranty of all its products till June 30, whose expiry date lies between April 1 and June 29.

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Xiaomi Mi Power Bank Boost Pro to go on sale today at 12 pm

Xiaomi Mi Power Bank Boost Pro is priced at Rs 2,299. It comes in a single Black colour variant. The power bank is set to go on sale in the country today. It will be available on the company’s official website along with Mi.com at 12 pm. It can also be purchased via Flipkart and Mi Home.

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China's new crypto ban is more bark, less bite: Industry watchers

China's latest salvo against cryptocurrencies has driven a brutal selloff in bitcoin markets but retail traders, miners and even crypto finance firms reckon Beijing's bark is louder than its bite.

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Portals for delivering public services to give special focus on differently-abled: MeitY official

"We are working with all ministries to ensure that their digital interfaces can be transformed. In that transformation, we are keeping accessibility issues in the centre," Kumar said at the Broadband India Forum program on Global Accessibility Awareness Day.

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Amazon app quiz May 21, 2021: Get answers to these questions and win Rs 25,000 in Amazon Pay balance

Results of today’s quiz will be announced on May 22.

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Opera has ‘good news’ for mobile gamers

Internet web browser Opera has announced that it is launching a gaming browser for mobile users — called Opera GX Mobile. Touted as the world’s first mobile browser designed specifically for gamers, the Opera GX Mobile is available in beta on Android and iOS and will become available to the wider public in a few weeks.

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Flipkart daily trivia quiz May 21, 2021: Get answers to these five questions and win gifts and discount vouchers

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

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Airtel CEO has 'warning' for its 300-plus million subscribers: All you need to know

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Mobile World Congress in June to go ahead as planned: GSMA

The organizers of the Mobile World Congress (MWC), the telecoms industry's biggest annual gathering, said that the conference would go ahead as planned as Spanish authorities approved its health and safety plan.

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Poco M3 Pro 5G With MediaTek Dimensity 700 SoC, Triple Rear Cameras Launched: Price, Specifications

Poco M3 Pro 5G has been launched globally. The phone features a 6.5-inch full-HD+ display and has a 90Hz screen refresh rate. It comes with a triple rear camera setup with a 48-megapixel primary sensor. The phone packs a 5,000mAh battery with 18W fast charging support.

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Realme Quicksilver to be powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 778 5G chip, could be a mid-range smartphone under the GT series

Realme ‘Quicksilver’ will be among the first smartphones to be powered by Qualcomm’s latest mid-range 5G chip -- Snapdragon 778 5G. The company announced this on Wednesday soon after the Qualcomm Snapdragon Tech Summit 2021.

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COVID aid: Ashok Leyland offers life, health insurance up to Rs 1 lakh to channel partners' staff

In a communication to the channel partner Wednesday late evening, Vipin Sondhi, MD and CEO, Ashok Leyland, said that the company has always considered its channel partners and their employees as its extended family, and their health, safety and well-being have always been the utmost priority.

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Samsung Galaxy S21 5G Olympic Games Edition With Phantom Black Back Panel, Gold Accents Launched

Samsung Galaxy S21 5G Olympic Games Edition has been launched in Japan, continuing Samsung’s collaboration with the International Olympic Committee. The phone is essentially a new colourway for Samsung Galaxy S21 that brings a Phantom blue back panel with Gold accents.

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Samsung Galaxy F52 5G With Quad Rear Cameras, Snapdragon 750G SoC Launched: Price, Specifications

Samsung Galaxy F52 5G has been launched with Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G SoC. The smartphone also carries a 120Hz display and features quad rear cameras.

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Samsung Galaxy S21 5G Olympic Games Edition smartphone launched

Samsung has launched the Galaxy S21 5G Olympic Games Edition in Japan. The company has launched the smartphone as part of its summer lineup ahead of the 2021 Olympic Games in Japan.

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Microsoft will ‘retire’ Internet Explorer in June 2022

After more than 25 years, Microsoft is all set to pull the plug on its retiring web browser -- Internet Explorer. The company claims that the ageing web browser has been unused by most consumers for years.

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OnePlus 9R Getting OxygenOS 11.2.1.2 in India With Camera, Gallery, System Improvements

OnePlus 9R is receiving OxygenOS 11.2.1.2 update in India. The update is bundled with May 2021 Android security patch and bring system wide improvements, along with improvements to the Notes app, OnePlus Games, Gallery, and Camera. The update is being rolled out in a phased manner.

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Apple Announces AssistiveTouch for Apple Watch, Eye-Tracking Features on iPad Among Other Accessibility Updates

Apple has announced a range of accessibility features that will be available on the iPhone, iPad, and the Apple Watch later this year. These new features include AssistiveTouch for the Apple Watch to let users navigate its interface using hand gestures. Apple has also announced SignTime sign language interpreter service that will be available to communicate with Apple...

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Telegram Founder Pavel Durov Slams Apple, Says iPhone Maker Sold 'Overpriced Hardware' From The 'Middle Ages'

Pavel Durov, the founder of Telegram app that gained popularity recently after WhatsApp pushed a contentious policy update, has slammed Apple's relationship with China. He accused the Cupertino company of providing “complete control” to the Chinese Communist Party (CPC) over the data of its citizens who use iPhone handsets.

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Realme teases new phone with Dimensity 1200 5G processor, could be Realme GT

Realme GT is the company’s flagship phone that was launched in China earlier this year. It comes with 5G connectivity and offers a 64MP primary rear camera.

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Sounds, gestures and more: Apple to bring new features to Watch, iPad for people with disabilities

Cupertino-based tech giant Apple has announced a slew of new features that have been designed keeping in mind people with mobility, vision, hearing, and cognitive disabilities. The company is set to roll out software updates across all of Apple’s operating systems later this year to enable these features.

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Poco M3 Pro 5G with MediaTek Dimensity 700 SoC, 5000mAh battery launched in Europe

Poco, the former sub-brand of Xiaomi, has launched a new smartphone — called Poco M3 Pro 5G — in Europe. The handset shares some of its specs with the Poco M3 as it is a more powerful variant of the device.

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ByteDance co-founder Zhang Yiming to step down as CEO

Zhang Yiming, founder of TikTok owner ByteDance, told employees of the Chinese technology giant in a memo that he will step down as chief executive and be succeeded by human resource chief Liang Rubo, the company disclosed. Zhang's decision to step down comes less than a month after ByteDance named its chief financial officer Shouzi Chew as CEO of TikTok.

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Twitter finds its AI tends to crop out Black people, men from photos

The study by three of its machine learning researchers was conducted after user criticism last year about image previews in posts excluding Black people's faces

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Apple made more than $100 million in commissions from 'Fortnite', says executive at trial

Apple Inc made more than $100 million in commissions from Epic Games' "Fortnite" during the two years the online game was on the App Store, an Apple executive testified on Wednesday.

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Cisco forecasts profit below estimates, cites supply chain issues

Cisco forecast fourth-quarter profit of 81 cents to 83 cents per share, compared with estimates of 85 cents per share, and said it expected 6% to 8% revenue growth.

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Amazon.com faces five new racial, gender bias lawsuits

The women, ages 23 to 64, accused Amazon of favoring men over women in career growth, allowing supervisors to denigrate them, and retaliating after they complained. Two plaintiffs are Black, one is Latina, one is Asian-American and one is white. They filed their lawsuits in federal courts in Arizona, California, Delaware and Amazon's hometown of Seattle.

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

Results of today’s quiz will be announced on May 21.

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The next Apple Watch could come in this new colour option, may feature flat design

The next generation Apple Watch could come in a green colour option, claims a report by CultofMac, based upon a rumour shared by Apple tipster Jon Prosser during his Genius Bar podcast. The device could also feature a new, flat-edged design, as per the claims of the tipster.

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12 biggest features coming to Google Maps, Google Photos and other Google apps in 2021

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How Airtel, Reliance Jio, Xiaomi and others are offering benefits to customers with Covid-19 cases rising

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Flipkart daily trivia quiz May 20, 2021: Get answers to these five questions to win gifts and discount vouchers

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OnePlus 9 Pro, OnePlus 9 Android 12 Beta Links Pulled After Reports of Bricking: How to Fix

OnePlus 9 Pro and OnePlus 9 users report of bricking issues after updating to Android 12 beta. Affected users can opt for an EDL restore, meaning restoring your phone with a factory image using a Qualcomm chipset-level flash. Furthermore, users should make sure to unlock their phone's bootloader before installing the beta.

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Halide iPhone camera app has come to the iPad

Halide, one of the most popular camera apps on the iPhone, has launched on the iPad too.

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Samsung to give three years of software support to existing Galaxy Watches

It appears that Google and Samsung are planning to take on Apple Watch. The company's annual developer conference Google announced that it is merging its Wear OS and Samsung's Tizen OS.

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Realme extends warranty of its products till July 31

BBK-owned consumer technology brand Realme has announced that those products whose warranty expires between May 1 to June 30, will get an extended warranty till July 31. This was announced by the company on Twitter, where the brand said that it is being done keeping in mind the safety of its users.

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Apple developing a more powerful Mac mini with extra ports: Report

American tech giant Apple is working on a more powerful version of the Mac mini, which would have the company’s same Silicon chip as that powering the next gen MacBook Pro

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Tata Motors extends free service, warranty period on CVs by 1 month

In view of the restrictions announced by several state governments across the country to curtail the spread of the COVID-19 virus, the company has extended warranty and free service period for all its commercial vehicles that were scheduled to expire in the period of April 1 to June 30, 2021, Tata Motors said in a statement.

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Google I/O 2021 Keynote Highlights: Android 12, Wear OS, Maps, Photos Updates; LaMDA, Project Starline Announced

Google I/O 2021 keynote was full of new announcements. These include the release of Android 12 and new Wear OS, as well as updates for Google Maps, Google Chrome, and Google Photos. Here’s our recap of the virtual event.

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Vaio Z laptop launched in India with 11th Gen Intel Core i7 at Rs 3,52,990

Vaio Z laptop weighs 1.06kg and is powered by an 11th Gen Intel Core processor. The device is priced at Rs 3,52,990 and will be sold in the country via Amazon. The new laptop is equipped with a 14-inch high-definition 4K LCD display panel.

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Bajaj Auto extends free service period of all models till July 31

"We acknowledge the challenges our customers are facing due to the disruption caused by the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic. Like last year, we are once again offering an extension on service periods for two months, to reassure all our customers that their vehicles will be looked after," said Rakesh Sharma, Executive Director, Bajaj Auto.

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Poco M3 Pro 5G to Launch Event Today: How to Watch Livestream, Expected Price, Specifications

Poco M3 Pro 5G will launch globally at 8pm GMT (5:30pm IST) today. The phone is teased to feature a 6.5-inch full-HD+ display and a 90Hz screen refresh rate. The phone will come with a triple rear camera setup with a 48-megapixel primary sensor. Additionally, it will pack a 5,000mAh battery with 18W fast charging support.

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Soon you will be able to block users on Google Drive

Google Drive enables both individuals and organisations to store, share, and collaborate from anywhere. However, over the years hackers have used Google Drive to target users with spam filled documents.

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New Google health tool to help you identify skin conditions using your phone

Google wants AI to help you identify skin conditions using your smartphone. At I/O 2021, the company confirmed that it is working on a new feature for Google Search which will enable users to identify some skin conditions.

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Realme announces Android 12 beta 1 for Realme GT; to come later this month

Google’s Android 12 public beta is now available. Smartphone major Realme will be among the first brands to support Android 12 beta 1. In a post on microblogging site Twitter, Realme said that the Beta update will be available for Realme GT later this month.

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China bans financial, payments firms from cryptocurrency business

Under the latest China crypto ban, such institutions, including banks and online payments channels, must not offer clients any service involving cryptocurrency, three industry bodies say in a joint statement.

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Buyers beware as "altcoin" frenzy bruises Bitcoin

Among the major "altcoins" - as all cryptocurrencies aside from bitcoin are known - some such as ethereum aspire to be the backbone of a future financial system. Others, like Dogecoin, have no such ambitions, and are barely used in payments or business.

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Walmart sales still strong as pandemic eases, stimulus helps

Walmart raised its annual earnings forecast after delivering better-than-expected results in the first quarter that showed shoppers, flush with U.S. stimulus payments, splurged on clothing, as well as lawn and garden items.

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Amazon extends moratorium on police use of facial recognition software

The company had halted the practice for one year starting in June 2020. Its announcement came at the height of protests across the United States against police brutality toward people of color, sparked by the killing of George Floyd, a Black man, during an arrest in Minnesota.

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Vivo Y52 5G With MediaTek Dimensity 700 SoC, Triple Rear Cameras Launched: Price, Specifications

Vivo Y52 5G has been introduced in Europe along with Vivo Y72 5G. Vivo Y52 5G is an affordable 5G offering that comes with the MediaTek Dimensity 700 SoC, triple rear cameras, and a 5,000mAh battery.

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Android 12 Public Beta Now Available: How to Install the Latest Software, What’s New

Android 12 public beta release is now available for download on a list of eligible smartphones. Google unveiled Android 12 at its virtual I/O 2021 keynote on Tuesday with a new user interface based on Material You language and enhanced privacy controls.

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12 biggest features Google will add to your Android smartphone in 2021

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Amazon app quiz May 19, 2021: Get answers to these questions and win Rs 15,000 in Amazon Pay balance

Results of today’s quiz will be announced on May 20.

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Flipkart daily trivia quiz May 19, 2021: Get answers to these five questions to win gifts and discount vouchers

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Apple iPhone 13 may get a new colour in 2021

Apple iPhone 13, as some would like to call it, may come in a new colour option: Rose Pink, as claimed on Twitter by the Peng Store, an online/offline store based out of Nigeria. The tweet claims that the iPhone Pro Max will have a Rose Pink colour option and that it would launch in December 2021.

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Flipkart Electronics Sale: Get discounts on Samsung Galaxy F62, Realme Narzo 30A, Poco M2 Pro and other smartphones

Flipkart is running Electronics Sale on its platform. The sale started on May 17 and will continue till May 21. As part of the five-day long sale, buyers can avail discounts on gadgets and electronics items. These include smartphones, laptops, earphones, TVs, and more.

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Airtel Rs. 49 Recharge for Free, Double Benefits With Rs. 79 Plan Amid COVID-19 Lockdowns

Airtel has announced new offers with two of its smart recharge prepaid plans. It will be offering the Rs. 49 recharge plan for free as a one-time gesture. It will also double the benefits included with its Rs. 79 plan.

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Xiaomi Redmi Note 10S review: A reliable budget option

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Google to announce a new update for Wear OS at I/O 2021

Google is all set to kick start its annual developer conference Google I/O 2021 today (May 18). The company is expected to announce its next OS at the event. It may also launch its custom processor and new devices like Pixel Buds, Pixel 5a and more.

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This is how Xiaomi’s future modular phone may look like

The Chinese consumer technology giant has filed for a patent for developing a modular smartphone, claims a report by Lets Go Digital. This comes a week after the company was granted the patent for a dual slider smartphone and a rotating pop-up camera last week, which may aid in the development of the device.

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Battlegrounds Mobile India pre-registration goes live: Pre-registration link, how to register, rewards and more

As announced, the pre-registration for Battlegrounds Mobile India is now live and interested players can start pre-registering for the game.

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Samsung Electronics could begin construction of new US chip plant in Q3: Report

Samsung Electronics Co Ltd could begin construction of a planned $17 billion U.S. chip plant in the third quarter of this year with a target to be operational in 2024, a South Korean newspaper reported.

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California regulator reviews Tesla's self-driving claims

A California regulator said it is reviewing whether Tesla Inc violated regulations by falsely promoting its advanced driver-assistance systems as being "full self-driving."

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Google’s Phone app for Android will tell you about spam and unwanted calls

According to an online report, Google has started rolling out a new feature for its Phone app. As reported by 9to5Google, the tech giant is introducing a new feature for the Google Phone app. This feature will announce who's calling when the phone rings.

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Apple's App Store chief kicks off iPhone maker's defense at Epic Games trial

Apple Inc began its formal defense in an antitrust trial brought by "Fortnite" online game creator Epic Games, by calling its App Store chief Phil Schiller to the stand.

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China Mobile eyes $6 billion Shanghai listing after flagging NYSE exit

The mainland's largest wireless carrier said on Monday it plans to sell no more than 964.8 million shares, or 4.5% of its total issued shares, publicly on the Shanghai Stock Exchange at an undisclosed price.

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France embraces Google, Microsoft in quest to safeguard sensitive data

Google and Microsoft, along with market leader Amazon, dominate the realm of data storage worldwide, fuelling concerns in Europe over the risk of surveillance by the United States in the wake of the adoption of the U.S. CLOUD Act of 2018.

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Parler returns to Apple's App Store, names new CEO

Parler, a social media app popular with U.S. conservatives, returned to Apple Inc's App Store, after the iPhone maker dropped it following the deadly Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol. Parler also named George Farmer, the company's chief operating officer since March, as its new chief executive and said interim CEO Mark Meckler would be leaving.

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Redmi Note 10S to go on first sale today via Amazon at 12pm

Redmi Note 10S is a budget category phone. It comes in two storage options- 64GB and 128GB, priced at Rs 14,999 and Rs 15,999, respectively. The handset packs 6GB RAM. Launch offers include 10% off on purchase of phone using SBI Bank card.

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India has 6000 railway stations with free Wi-Fi: Here's which states have got how many

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Flipkart daily trivia quiz May 18, 2021: Get answers to these questions to win gifts and discount vouchers

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

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Apple CEO Tim Cook doing “hours of practice” for Epic testimony: Report

The Apple CEO is reportedly preparing for the assault of questions that will be directed at him eventually with the help of former prosecutors chosen by his legal team.

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Amazon app quiz May 18, 2021: Get answers to these questions and win Rs 10,000 in Amazon Pay balance

Results of today’s quiz will be announced on May 19.

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Google I/O 2021 event today: How to watch live stream

Google will host its annual developer’s conference Google I/0 2021 event today. The event’s keynote address will begin at 1 pm ET i.e. 10:30 pm IST. It will continue till May 20 Like previous years, Google is expected to announce its next OS at the event. It may also launch its custom processor and new devices like Pixel Buds, Pixel 5a and more.

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Google I/O 2021: Android 12, Pixel 5A, Pixel Buds and all that Google may launch

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Redmi Note 10S Goes on First Sale in India at 12 Noon via Amazon, Mi.com: Price, Specifications

Redmi Note 10S will go on its first sale in India today, May 18 at 12pm (noon). The phone was launched last week alongside the Redmi Watch. Redmi Note 10S starts at Rs. 14,999 for the 6GB RAM + 64GB storage variant.

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CoWIN portal in Hindi, other languages from next week: Government

Vardhan informed his colleagues that 17 new laboratories are going to be added to the INSACOG network to increase the number of samples screened and allow for more spatial analysis

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Realme Narzo 30 to Launch Today: How to Watch Livestream, Expected Price, Specifications

Realme Narzo 30 is set to debut in Malaysia via a virtual event that will start at 12pm (noon) MYT (9:30am IST). It will be livestreamed on the company’s Malaysia Facebook account.

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Poco M3 Pro 5G Specifications Teased Ahead of May 19 Launch; to Get Triple Rear Cameras, 90Hz Display

Poco M3 Pro 5G specifications have been teased by the company ahead of its May 19 launch. The phone will come with a triple rear camera setup, a 6.5-inch full-HD+ display, and a 5,000mAh battery.

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Redmi Note 8 (2021) Appears on Bluetooth SIG Site With Upgrades Over 2019 Model

Redmi Note 8 (2021) has allegedly received a certification from the Bluetooth Special Interest Group just days after appearing on the US FCC site with a model number M1908C3JGG.

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Sony Xperia Ace 2 Alleged Case Renders Hint at Design, Dual Rear-Camera Setup Tipped

Sony Xperia Ace 2 is expected to be the successor to the Xperia Ace from 2019. The design of the Xperia Ace 2 may have been leaked via alleged case renders. It is said to be a compact phone with a 3.5mm headphone jack, USB Type-C charging, dual-rear camera setup, and more.

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Avita launches 2-in-1 Cosmos laptop series in India

Avita Cosmos comes in Charcoal Grey colour. The laptop offers a 11.6-inch FHD IPS touch screen with 1920x1080 pixel resolution. The device comes with a detachable keyboard. It features a 2-in-1 design and can transform from a tablet into a laptop by simply opening the built-in stand.

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Asus Zenfone 8 expected to launch in India as Asus 8Z

Asus recently launched its flagship Asus Zenfone 8 smartphone globally. The company delayed the India launch of the smartphone due to the ongoing second wave of Covid-19.

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Twitter may soon launch a paid subscription service priced at $2.99 per month

Twitter had earlier confirmed that it is thinking of testing a subscription-based model for its platform. Now, app researcher, Jane Manchun Wong tweeted that she has discovered how much it will cost and what it will be called.

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Infinix Hot 10s launch on May 20 confirmed, to be available in India via Flipkart

Infinix is set to launch a new budget smartphone in India called Infinix Hot 10s. The smartphone’s teaser page has gone live on e-commerce platform Flipkart, confirming that the Infinix Hot 10s will be exclusively available there. The teaser page also confirms some of the specs of the Infinix Hot 10s as well as its launch date — May 20.

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Realme rolls out Android 11 OS update to Realme 7i

Realme is rolling out an Android 11 operating system update to Realme 7i. As announced by the company in a blog post, Realme 7i users in the country are now eligible to receive Realme UI 2.0 based on Android 11.

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Microsoft investigated Bill Gates over relationship with employee before he left Board: Report

Board members at Microsoft Corp. made a decision in 2020 that it wasn't appropriate for its co-founder Bill Gates to continue sitting on its board as they investigated the billionaire's prior romantic relationship with a female Microsoft employee that was deemed inappropriate, according to a report in The Wall Street Journal.

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M&M appoints Toru Saito as President & CEO of Mitsubishi Mahindra Agricultural Machinery Co Ltd

In his new role, Saito who has more than 33 years of experience with Nissan Motors and Audi Japan, will also be a representative Director on the board of MAM, the company said in a statement.

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Microsoft, AWS share top spot in Public Cloud Services market: Report

Spending continued to consolidate in 2020 with the combined revenue of the top 5 public cloud service providers (Amazon Web Services, Microsoft, Salesforce.com, Google, and Oracle) capturing 38 per cent of the worldwide total and growing 32 per cent year over year.

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Battlegrounds Mobile India vs PUBG Mobile: What’s same and what not

Krafton Inc, the company behind the popular battle royale title -- Player Unknown Battlegrounds or PUBG has finally announced the return of PUBG Mobile as Battlegrounds Mobile India.

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Mobile Savings Days on Amazon: Get up to 40% off on Apple iPhone 12, Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus, OnePlus 9 and other phones

Mobile Savings Days sale started on May 16 and will continue till May 20. As part of the sale, the e-tailer is giving up to 40% off on smartphones from Apple, Samsung, OnePlus and other mobile brands. The online seller has partnered with SBI to offer a 10% instant discount on the bank’s credit card. Buyers can also avail zero-cost EMI and exchange discounts on the purchases during the ongoing sale.

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COVID-19 impact: Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India extends warranty, free service till July 31

Reassuring customers facing restricted movement in several states, the company said it will support them to avail these services at their convenience at a later date before July 31, 2021, as lockdown eases.

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Asus ZenFone 8, ZenFone 8 Flip May Launch in India as Asus 8Z and Asus 8Z Flip; No Release Date Yet

Asus ZenFone 8 and ZenFone 8 Flip were launched globally last week but did not make their way into the Indian market. It is believed that the two phones will be unveiled locally as Asus 8Z and Asus 8Z Flip.

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iPhone users may get a new Disappearing mode on WhatsApp

According to the website, when this feature is enabled, it will allow users to send disappearing messages with new chats. This is because the platform already offers support for enabling disappearing messages with a chat, but that is only after the chat has already started. This can be done via Contact/Group Info > Disappearing Messages.

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Clubhouse expanding its new Android app, to launch in India this week

Audio-only social networking app Clubhouse landed on Android recently. However, the app was limited to users in the US. The popular app is now set to roll out to more countries including India this week.

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Vivo X60 Pro+ review: Proper flagship experience

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PUBG returns with Battlegrounds Mobile India, registrations starts from May 18: All details

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Flipkart daily trivia quiz May 17, 2021: Get answers to these five questions to win gifts and discount vouchers

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

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Amazon app quiz May 17, 2021: Get answers to these questions to win Rs 5,000 in Amazon Pay balance

Results of today’s quiz will be announced on May 18.

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How this company wants to get rid of CAPTCHA with a new security system

What Cloudfare wants to do is use Cryptographic Attestation of Personhood where a user clicks ‘I am human’ and gets prompted for a security device.

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Apple to keep ‘masks always on’ policy at retail stores in US, despite CDC guidelines: Report

The Cupertino-based tech company is sticking to ‘mask-on’ policy at its retail stores in the US for now, as per a report by Bloomberg. The mask mandate has been kept on for every customer, whether they are vaccinated or not.

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A toaster making company from Japan is making a 5G smartphone

A Japanese company known for its stylish consumer appliances, especially toasters, is entering the smartphone business, and has announced to start with a 5G device.

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Indus App Bazaar curates apps to keep users informed

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M&M announces Rs 1-lakh health insurance for new tractor customers

M&M said the plan includes a health cover of Rs 1 lakh through a unique COVID-19 Mediclaim policy to cover the customer in case they contract COVID-19 with home quarantine benefits.

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How to schedule a message on Telegram

There are times when we want to send a specific message at a specific time. Telegram offers a functionality which allows users to schedule a message which can be sent at a specific time. So, if you also want to schedule a message on Telegram the follow the below mentioned steps:

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Hero MotoCorp all set to enter electric segment next year

The two-wheeler maker has tied up with Taiwan-based Gogoro Inc to bring the latter's battery swapping platform to India.

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Tractor sales to be hit as second Covid wave impacting rural areas: Escorts

The company, which has a joint venture with Japan's Kubota, is looking at around 55 per cent growth in exports in 2021-22 with Europe serving as one of the main drivers while it plans to enter markets in South East Asia and Brazil through its partner.

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