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GST hike makes smartphones more expensive in India: Here's what Samsung, Xiaomi, Apple, Vivo phones cost now

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GST hike makes smartphones more expensive in India: Here's what Samsung, Xiaomi, Apple, Vivo phones cost now

The GST rate on smartphones has been raised to18-percent, up from 12-percent.

Vivo V19 launched with six cameras, 33W fast-charging support

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Vivo V19 launched with six cameras, 33W fast-charging support

The Vivo V19's price is yet to be announced.

Coronavirus pandemic | Livestream shopping sees a surge in China

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Coronavirus pandemic | Livestream shopping sees a surge in China

However, the method has also become subject to scrutiny on account of negative user experiences.

COVID-19 impact | Boycott Chinese products: Social media campaign in India gathers steam

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COVID-19 impact | Boycott Chinese products: Social media campaign in India gathers steam

But like most social media trends, the call to boycott Chinese goods and technology seems like more of a knee jerk reaction to a crisis as opposed to a well thought out movement.

iQOO 3 5G Review: Stands tall as a gaming smartphone but falls short in the camera department

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iQOO 3 5G Review: Stands tall as a gaming smartphone but falls short in the camera department

Despite the Snapdragon 865 chip, you'll have to go all out for 5G.

Disney+ Hotstar launched in India: Here's how it compares with Netflix and Amazon Prime Video

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Disney+ Hotstar launched in India: Here's how it compares with Netflix and Amazon Prime Video

Here's a comparison between Disney Plus Hotstar, Netflix and Amazon Prime Video.

Asus ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 ultra-slim dual-screen gaming laptop, 10th Gen Core i9 launched

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Asus ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 ultra-slim dual-screen gaming laptop, 10th Gen Core i9 launched

The display options for the Zephyrus Duo 15 is updated with up to a 10th Gen Intel Core i9 CPU and up to an Nvidia RTX 2080 Super GPU.

Honor Play 4T to launch on April 9; Everything we know so far

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Honor Play 4T to launch on April 9; Everything we know so far

The company could unveil two smartphones on April 9 – Honor Play 4T and Honor Play 4T Pro.

Intel announces 10th Gen H series mobile processors with up to 5.3GHz clock speed

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Intel announces 10th Gen H series mobile processors with up to 5.3GHz clock speed

Four of the six processors in Intel's 10th Gen H series family can hit 5.0 GHz boost clock speed.

Huawei P40 Pro dethrones Oppo Find X2 Pro and Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro on DxOMark camera ratings; scores a record 140 points

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Huawei P40 Pro dethrones Oppo Find X2 Pro and Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro on DxOMark camera ratings; scores a record 140 points

The P40 Pro managed an overall camera score of 128 points and a selfie score of 103 points.

Realme 6, Realme 6i and Realme C3 launched in Europe: Price, features, specs

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Realme 6, Realme 6i and Realme C3 launched in Europe: Price, features, specs

The Realme 6i will be branded as the Realme Narzo in India.

Reliance Jio offers users 100 minutes of talktime, 100 SMS for free until April 17

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Reliance Jio offers users 100 minutes of talktime, 100 SMS for free until April 17

The telecom major is also giving JioFiber customers double data benefits.

Reliance Jio users can now recharge their mobile numbers through ATMs: Here's how you can use it

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Reliance Jio users can now recharge their mobile numbers through ATMs: Here's how you can use it

The telecom operator also detailed steps to recharge their numbers using an ATM.

Coronavirus pandemic | Internet restrictions hinder fight against COVID-19 in Kashmir

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Coronavirus pandemic | Internet restrictions hinder fight against COVID-19 in Kashmir

Internet curbs are also hindering efforts to educate children

Honor Play 9A budget smartphone unveiled with 5,000 mAh battery, Android 10

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Honor Play 9A budget smartphone unveiled with 5,000 mAh battery, Android 10

The Honor Play 9A starts from CNY 900 (Approx. Rs 9,600).

OnePlus 8 series confirmed to launch on April 14: All you need to know

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OnePlus 8 series confirmed to launch on April 14: All you need to know

OnePlus has confirmed the 120Hz display and 5G connectivity on the OnePlus 8 series.

Honor 30S launched with Kirin 820 5G chipset, four cameras and no Google Mobile Services

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Honor 30S launched with Kirin 820 5G chipset, four cameras and no Google Mobile Services

The Honor 30S is priced at CNY 2,399 (Approx. Rs 25,450) for the base 8GB RAM and 128GB storage variant.

Coronavirus pandemic | Google commits $800 million to combat the spread of COVID-19

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Coronavirus pandemic | Google commits $800 million to combat the spread of COVID-19

Part of that pledge includes donating up to 3 million face masks.

Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite is a mid-range 5G smartphone geared for global audiences

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Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite is a mid-range 5G smartphone geared for global audiences

The Mi 10 Lite 5G is priced at €350 (Approx. Rs 29,250) for the base 64GB variant.

OnePlus to reportedly launch mid-range smartphone OnePlus Z: All you need to know

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OnePlus to reportedly launch mid-range smartphone OnePlus Z: All you need to know

The OnePlus 8 Lite or OnePlus Z might not launch with the upcoming OnePlus 8 series.

Coronavirus pandemic | WhatsApp limits status to 15 seconds in India to prevent an internet slowdown

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Coronavirus pandemic | WhatsApp limits status to 15 seconds in India to prevent an internet slowdown

The new change is only a temporary decision and full functionality will be restored in the future.

Samsung Galaxy M11 launched with octa-core SoC, 5,000 mAh battery, triple-camera setup

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Samsung Galaxy M11 launched with octa-core SoC, 5,000 mAh battery, triple-camera setup

The company is yet to reveal price and availability of the device.

Xiaomi Redmi K30 Pro vs Realme X50 Pro: Full spec comparison

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Xiaomi Redmi K30 Pro vs Realme X50 Pro: Full spec comparison

How do the two best 5G flagship killers compare?

Realme X50 Pro Review: An almost perfect adaptation of a 5G flagship killer

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Realme X50 Pro Review: An almost perfect adaptation of a 5G flagship killer

India's first 5G smartphone gets everything right but camera.

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