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BIF hails Facebook's $5.7 billion investment in Reliance Jio during challenging times

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BIF hails Facebook's $5.7 billion investment in Reliance Jio during challenging times

According to BIF, the partnership between Facebook and Jio could be beneficial to over 50 million micro, small and medium businesses, about 30 million small merchants, millions of small and medium enterprises in the informal sector and 100 million farmers across India.

Vivo ships 6.7 million units in Q1 2020; dethrones Samsung as the second most sold smartphone brand in India

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Vivo ships 6.7 million units in Q1 2020; dethrones Samsung as the second most sold smartphone brand in India

Xiaomi maintains number one spot, but BBK Electronics dominates overall.

Mysterious Realme phone shows up on Weibo with a unique rear panel; Could it be Realme X3 Super Zoom?

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Mysterious Realme phone shows up on Weibo with a unique rear panel; Could it be Realme X3 Super Zoom?

The unique design of the phone also suggests that we might be looking at a prototype that was cancelled.

Facebook Messenger Rooms offers unlimited video calls with up to 50 participants

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Facebook Messenger Rooms offers unlimited video calls with up to 50 participants

Messenger Rooms is not a separate app but a tool that can be launched from the Facebook or Messenger app.

Motorola Edge Plus vs Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra: In-depth comparison

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Motorola Edge Plus vs Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra: In-depth comparison

Is this the Samsung S20 Ultra killer?

The Tech Weekender: Facebook and Jio join forces, Motorola's first flagship, OnePlus 8 Pro's display woes and more

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The Tech Weekender: Facebook and Jio join forces, Motorola's first flagship, OnePlus 8 Pro's display woes and more

Here are the biggest developments from the world of tech from the week ending April 26.

From iPhone SE to iQOO 3: These are the best smartphones you can buy under Rs 40,000

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From iPhone SE to iQOO 3: These are the best smartphones you can buy under Rs 40,000

Not all smartphones on our list have included the new 18-percent GST price hike.

Apple looking to launch ARM-powered Macs as early as 2021: Report

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Apple looking to launch ARM-powered Macs as early as 2021: Report

The new processors will reportedly include a 12-core CPU with eight high-performance “Firestorm” cores and four energy-efficient “Icestorm” cores.

iQOO 3 gets Rs 4,000 price cut in India, now starts at Rs 34,990

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iQOO 3 gets Rs 4,000 price cut in India, now starts at Rs 34,990

The company will absorb the GST hike on all iQOO 3 models.

Huawei Nova 7 Pro, Nova 7 and Nova 7 SE Launched: All you need to know

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Huawei Nova 7 Pro, Nova 7 and Nova 7 SE Launched: All you need to know

All three Nova 7 smartphones offer 5G connectivity.

OnePlus 8 Pro users report display issues, company says fix coming soon

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OnePlus 8 Pro users report display issues, company says fix coming soon

Users claim visibility of these issues change depending on display settings like refresh rate and resolution.

Apple granted patent for smart ring that can control other devices by pointing at them

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Apple granted patent for smart ring that can control other devices by pointing at them

It is worth noting that receiving a patent for new technology does not confirm a new product launch in the market.

Vivo launches iQOO Neo3 5G, the cheapest Snapdragon 865-powered phone

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Vivo launches iQOO Neo3 5G, the cheapest Snapdragon 865-powered phone

The iQOO Neo3 5G features a starting price of CNY 2,698 (Approx. Rs 29,000).

Huawei's camera or Google's Android ecosystem, what should you opt for?

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Huawei's camera or Google's Android ecosystem, what should you opt for?

8 out of 20 phones on DxOMark's overall and selfie camera lists belong to Huawei and Honor.

Realme X50m 5G launched with 120Hz display and 48 MP quad-camera setup

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Realme X50m 5G launched with 120Hz display and 48 MP quad-camera setup

The Realme X50m 5G starts from CNY 1,999 (Approx. Rs 21,500) for the 6GB/128GB variant.

Motorola Edge, Motorola Edge Plus launched: Check price, specs, and availability

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Motorola Edge, Motorola Edge Plus launched: Check price, specs, and availability

The Motorola Edge+ is only available in one configuration and will be priced at USD 1,000 (Approx. Rs 76,000), while the global variant will cost EUR 1,199 (Approx. Rs 98,715).

Realme to launch a new mid-range 5G smartphone on April 23

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Realme to launch a new mid-range 5G smartphone on April 23

While there is no confirmation about the device in question, it is expected to be the Realme X50 Youth Edition or Realme X3.

Epic submits to Google's demands, releases Fortnite on the Play Store

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Epic submits to Google's demands, releases Fortnite on the Play Store

Fortnite is one of the most popular video games across PC, console, and mobile platforms.

Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra ranks sixth with 122 points in DxOMark's best camera list

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Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra ranks sixth with 122 points in DxOMark's best camera list

The Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra received a very high photo score of 132 points and video score of 102 points.

Coronavirus lockdown effect | Netflix adds 15.7 million subscribers in March quarter, more than double the estimates

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Coronavirus lockdown effect | Netflix adds 15.7 million subscribers in March quarter, more than double the estimates

The major surge in Netflix accounts was seen in mid-March when several countries began to go on lockdowns.

Oppo A72 with 5,000 mAh battery and quad-camera setup arriving alongside Oppo A52

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Oppo A72 with 5,000 mAh battery and quad-camera setup arriving alongside Oppo A52

Both the the Oppo A52 and A72 will be available in Germany soon.

Flagship Motorola Edge+ specs leaked hours before official launch

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Flagship Motorola Edge+ specs leaked hours before official launch

The company is also unveiling a premium mid-range standard Moto Edge.

Nubia Play 5G mid-range gaming smartphone launched with 144Hz AMOLED display, 5,100 mAh battery

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Nubia Play 5G mid-range gaming smartphone launched with 144Hz AMOLED display, 5,100 mAh battery

This might be the best screen on a mid-range smartphone.

Has the OnePlus 8 Pro found a sweet spot between flagship killer and flagship in India?

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Has the OnePlus 8 Pro found a sweet spot between flagship killer and flagship in India?

Do we have a new category of "premium flagship killer" on our hands?

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