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Google Meet reportedly working on a background blur feature

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Google Meet reportedly working on a background blur feature

Google Meet recently surpassed over 50 million downloads on the Play Store.

Honor X10 5G launched with Kirin 820, 90Hz notch-less display and 40 MP triple camera setup

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Honor X10 5G launched with Kirin 820, 90Hz notch-less display and 40 MP triple camera setup

The 6GB/64GB model of the Honor X10 5G starts from CNY 1,899 (Roughly Rs 20,250).

Honor ViewPad 6 Tablet launched with 2K display, Kirin 985 SoC and 7,250 mAh battery

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Honor ViewPad 6 Tablet launched with 2K display, Kirin 985 SoC and 7,250 mAh battery

Honor also unveiled the MagicBook Pro 2020 and Vision X1 series TV along with a ton of other products at the launch event.

Joe Rogan's podcast will soon be available exclusively on Spotify

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Joe Rogan's podcast will soon be available exclusively on Spotify

The news sent Spotify shares surging, up as much as 11-percent to USD 179.42.

New SD Express Cards will offer about 4x faster transfer rates than the existing standard

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New SD Express Cards will offer about 4x faster transfer rates than the existing standard

The higher speeds will be achieved through the PCIe 4.0 and NVMe interfaces.

Xiaomi confirms MIUI 12 coming to 47 Mi, Redmi and POCO phones: Here are the eligible devices

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Xiaomi confirms MIUI 12 coming to 47 Mi, Redmi and POCO phones: Here are the eligible devices

The update will be rolled out in three phases.

From virtual love to how to hug online, here's what people are searching online

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From virtual love to how to hug online, here's what people are searching online

‘How to stay connected’, ‘Virtual Love’ and ‘Virtual get-together’ are among top search phrases

TikTok's rating drops dramatically on Google Play Store after 'YouTube vs Tiktok' controversy

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TikTok's rating drops dramatically on Google Play Store after 'YouTube vs Tiktok' controversy

Te app has been downrated from 4.6 to 2.0 stars in less than a week.

Realme TV and Realme Watch launching on May 25: Everything we know so far

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Realme TV and Realme Watch launching on May 25: Everything we know so far

The company has already begun taking “Blind Orders” for the Realme TV, while the company has detailed several features of the new smartwatch.

CBI issues alert on banking trojan 'Cerberus' that exploits COVID-19 pandemic to steal financial data

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CBI issues alert on banking trojan 'Cerberus' that exploits COVID-19 pandemic to steal financial data

The phishing software tricks smartphone users into downloading malicious links related to COVID-19.

Xiaomi launching new Redmi10X smartphone series and Redmi X Smart TV lineup on May 26

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Xiaomi launching new Redmi10X smartphone series and Redmi X Smart TV lineup on May 26

The Redmi 10X will deliver performance comparable to a premium mid-range smartphone or flagships of yesteryear.

iQOO Z1 5G launched with MediaTek Dimensity 1000+ SoC and 144Hz Display

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iQOO Z1 5G launched with MediaTek Dimensity 1000+ SoC and 144Hz Display

The entry-level iQOO Z1 5G with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage is priced at CNY 2,198 (Roughly Rs 23,410).

Microsoft Surface Hub 2S launched in India for Rs 11,89,999: All you need to know

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Microsoft Surface Hub 2S launched in India for Rs 11,89,999: All you need to know

Every Microsoft Surface Hub 2S is bundled with a Surface Hub 2 camera and a Surface Hub 2 Pen

Motorola Edge+ launched in India with 108 MP Camera, Snapdragon 865 SoC, 90Hz OLED: Check price, offers and specs

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Motorola Edge+ launched in India with 108 MP Camera, Snapdragon 865 SoC, 90Hz OLED: Check price, offers and specs

Motorola Edge+ will be priced at Rs 74,999 in India and is avilable in a single 12GB/256GB configuration.

The Tech Weekender: Aarogya Setu hacked, Samsung dominates smartphone market in Q1,  OnePlus' see-through camera and more

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The Tech Weekender: Aarogya Setu hacked, Samsung dominates smartphone market in Q1, OnePlus' see-through camera and more

Here are the biggest developments from the world of tech from the week ending May 16.

In Pics | 5 Android features that you might not have known about

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In Pics | 5 Android features that you might not have known about

Here are five Android features that you probably didn't known existed. Incorporating these features during this lockdown may make life a little easier.

From Redmi Note 9 Pro to Realme Narzo 10: Here are our picks of the best smartphones under Rs 15,000

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From Redmi Note 9 Pro to Realme Narzo 10: Here are our picks of the best smartphones under Rs 15,000

While the Realme 6 may not offer the best specs in any certain area, it does deliver the best overall package for a smartphone at this price

Facebook Messenger Rooms vs Zoom vs Microsoft Teams vs Google Meet: How the top video conferencing solutions stack up

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Facebook Messenger Rooms vs Zoom vs Microsoft Teams vs Google Meet: How the top video conferencing solutions stack up

Microsoft and Google users will be better served using Microsoft Teams and Google Meet, respectively for their professional needs.

Grand Theft Auto V free download: Fans flood Epic Games Store, website crashes

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Grand Theft Auto V free download: Fans flood Epic Games Store, website crashes

The store has since come back online and you can now download GTA V for free until May 21.

Motorola Edge+ to launch in India on May 19

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Motorola Edge+ to launch in India on May 19

The Edge+ is a flagship with a Snapdragon 865 SoC, 108 MP camera, 5,000 mAh battery and 90Hz OLED display.

Samsung Galaxy A51 was most sold Android smartphone in Q1 2020: Report

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Samsung Galaxy A51 was most sold Android smartphone in Q1 2020: Report

Samsung and Xiaomi phones dominate the top six spots, while S20+ only flagship on the list.

Dell announces new XPS 15 & 17 notebooks, updated Alienware laptops and more

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Dell announces new XPS 15 & 17 notebooks, updated Alienware laptops and more

The new XPS 15 and XPS 17 have received hardware and design upgrades, while the Alienware laptops have received serious specifications bumps.

Xiaomi increases prices of Redmi Note 8, Redmi 8 and Redmi 8A Dual in India

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Xiaomi increases prices of Redmi Note 8, Redmi 8 and Redmi 8A Dual in India

The new price hikes are quite substantial for entry-level devices but seem unavoidable given the current circumstances.

Realme surpasses 35 million smartphone shipments globally in 2 years

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Realme surpasses 35 million smartphone shipments globally in 2 years

Realme is expected to announce several products this month, including the Realme TV, Realme smartwatch, and Realme X3 series, among others.

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