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The Tech Weekender: Vivo phones with same IMEI number, Reliance Jio investments, Musk wants Amazon 'broken up'

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The Tech Weekender: Vivo phones with same IMEI number, Reliance Jio investments, Musk wants Amazon 'broken up'

Here are the biggest developments from the world of tech from the week ending June 5.

Over 13,500 Vivo smartphones found using the same IMEI number

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Over 13,500 Vivo smartphones found using the same IMEI number

The Meerut Police has now filed a case against Vivo India under Section 420 of the IPC.

What is VPN, what does VPN do, why should I use one and other questions answered

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What is VPN, what does VPN do, why should I use one and other questions answered

A VPN connection brings in a lot of benefits related to data security, privacy, and also accessing geo-blocked content. Here's everything you need to know about VPN

Realme Narzo 10 review: Another competitive offering from Realme's stable at Rs 11,999

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Realme Narzo 10 review: Another competitive offering from Realme's stable at Rs 11,999

Does the Realme Narzo 10 tick the right boxes to be the best smartphone under Rs 12,000? Well, we have been using the device for over a week and here is our take on device:

‘Remove China Apps’ taken down from Google Play: Will it still work if you have downloaded it?

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‘Remove China Apps’ taken down from Google Play: Will it still work if you have downloaded it?

Since its launch on May 17, ‘Remove China apps' has become immensely popular, raking up over 50 lakh downloads.

Samsung Galaxy M01, Galaxy M11 price revealed; both smartphones go on sale from June 2

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Samsung Galaxy M01, Galaxy M11 price revealed; both smartphones go on sale from June 2

Samsung has launched two variants of the Galaxy M11 in India.

Twitter slaps a 'public interest notice' on Trump's tweet for 'glorifying violence'

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Twitter slaps a 'public interest notice' on Trump's tweet for 'glorifying violence'

Twitter's public interest notice on a tweet means engagements with that particular post are limited and users can only 'Retweet with Comment', but they can not Like, Reply or Retweet it.

Instagram to share revenue with creators through IGTV ads

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Instagram to share revenue with creators through IGTV ads

The video ads will be up to 15 seconds long and are built for mobile, which means they will be in vertical format.

Apple's latest iOS 13.5 bug prevents some iPhone apps from launching

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Apple's latest iOS 13.5 bug prevents some iPhone apps from launching

The prompt message gives user the option to either cancel and close the message window or redirect to the App Store.

Vivo V19 Review: A great camera and an excellent display overcomes the dated processor

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Vivo V19 Review: A great camera and an excellent display overcomes the dated processor

Is the Vivo V19 the best smartphone to buy under Rs 30,000? Read our review as we answer some of your questions

Apple and Google COVID-19 app tech will not work with Aarogya Setu; Here's why

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Apple and Google COVID-19 app tech will not work with Aarogya Setu; Here's why

Aarogya Setu, despite several concerns and controversies over security issues, has been downloaded by over 10.5 crore users in India.

Xiaomi MIUI 12 Global launch on May 19: Where to watch live-stream, features, list of eligible devices

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Xiaomi MIUI 12 Global launch on May 19: Where to watch live-stream, features, list of eligible devices

In India, MIUI 12 live-stream will begin at 5.30 pm IST.

Google Meet video conferencing app clocks over  50 million downloads from the Google Play Store: Report

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Google Meet video conferencing app clocks over 50 million downloads from the Google Play Store: Report

Soon after the company made it free for all, Meet has got over 50 million downloads from the Play Store alone.

Huawei P40 Lite 5G with 64MP quad-camera setup, Kirin 820 SoC launched

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Huawei P40 Lite 5G with 64MP quad-camera setup, Kirin 820 SoC launched

Huawei P40 Lite 5G looks like a rebranded version of the Nova 7 SE 5G launched last month in China, and not a 5G-variant of P40 Lite.

Google Chrome to roll out Group tabs feature: Here's how it works

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Google Chrome to roll out Group tabs feature: Here's how it works

Users can customise the tabs as per their liking and can even use emojis to name each group tab.

Poco F2 Pro launch today: Everything you need to know

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Poco F2 Pro launch today: Everything you need to know

The launch event will be hosted online and can be watched on Poco’s social media accounts.

Redmi Note 9 Pro Max sale begins today at 12 pm: Check new price, specifications, features

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Redmi Note 9 Pro Max sale begins today at 12 pm: Check new price, specifications, features

One needs to note that Xiaomi will only deliver the smartphone in Orange and Green zones as per the government guidelines.

Google Duo is coming to the web via Chrome; features Family mode, end-to-end encryption

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Google Duo is coming to the web via Chrome; features Family mode, end-to-end encryption

Google also says that calls on Duo are end-to-end encrypted.

Tech Weekender: Musk's tweets cost Tesla $14bn, Xiaomi's privacy issues and TikTok's 2 billion downloads

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Tech Weekender: Musk's tweets cost Tesla $14bn, Xiaomi's privacy issues and TikTok's 2 billion downloads

Here is a recap of the biggest tech news this week

Mi Note 10 Lite with quad-camera setup, massive 5,260 mAh battery launched: Specs, price, features

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Mi Note 10 Lite with quad-camera setup, massive 5,260 mAh battery launched: Specs, price, features

The Mi Note 10 Lite is a toned-down version of the already launched Mi Note 10.

OnePlus 8 series' India price unveiled: Here is how much the OnePlus 8 Pro and OnePlus 8 will cost

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OnePlus 8 series' India price unveiled: Here is how much the OnePlus 8 Pro and OnePlus 8 will cost

Details about the OnePlus 8 Pro and the OnePlus 8 sale in India are currently unknown.

WhatsApp video calling | Number of participants to increase: Report

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WhatsApp video calling | Number of participants to increase: Report

Currently, WhatsApp only allows four users to participate in a video call at a time.

Realme Narzo 10 series launch on April 21 via online event: Here is everything you need to know

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Realme Narzo 10 series launch on April 21 via online event: Here is everything you need to know

Realme Narzo was previously scheduled to be launched on March 26.

iPhone SE (2020) vs iPhone XR specs comparison: Which entry-level iPhone should you buy?

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iPhone SE (2020) vs iPhone XR specs comparison: Which entry-level iPhone should you buy?

While the iPhone XR offers an almost full-screen experience with a notch on top, the iPhone SE aims to attract those who want a smaller screen but with no compromise in performance.

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