Thursday 30 September 2021

Slack Is Down! Company Says DNS Issue, Fix May Take Up To 24 Hours To Reach All Users (Tech)

Slack has said that it may take up to 24 hours for the fix to reach all users as it is a DNS-related issue.

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Busy Schedule? Here's How You Can Add Reminders On Google Calendar (Tech)

It is important to note that you can't expect to use the Reminder functionality at any point on a past date.

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iPhone Touch Giving Issues? iOS 15 Users Reporting Touch Problems After Update (Tech)

Apple has promised to release a software update to address many issues that users are reporting with iOS 15 and iPadOS 15 devices.

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Celebrity Instagram Content Linked To Negative Feelings, Facebook Researchers Say (Tech)

The Facebook researchers found that seeing more celebrity content in the Instagram feed was associated with more negative comparison.

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CoWIN Now Allows You To Download International Travel Certificate: How To Download (Tech)

The travel certificate will mention the date of birth, doses taken, vaccine name, type, manufacturer, number and dates of doses in the year, month and date, dose batch numbers, and will mention that the certificate is compliant with WHO-DDCC:VS data dictionary.

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Motorola Edge 20 Pro to Launch in India Today at Noon: What to Expect (Tech)

Globally, the Motorola Edge 20 Pro carries a price tag of EUR 699.99 (approx Rs 60,600) for the 12GB + 256GB storage and has two colour options.

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Apple Now Lets Users Rate its Native Apps Like Music, Podcasts on App Store (Tech)

Apple's most popular app Apple Music currently has 3.6 stars (out of five) from 309 ratings, while Apple Podcasts has received two stars from 160 ratings.

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Under Criticism, Facebook To Highlight Own Positive Research on Instagram and Teens (Tech)

Facebook has been under fire after the Wall Street Journal reported internal documents showed that the social media company was aware that Instagram harmed the mental health of young users.

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Amazon Great Indian Festival Sale: These OnePlus Phones and Buds Will Get Discount (Tech)

Starting with the flagship OnePlus 9 Pro 5G, the smartphone will retail at a starting price of Rs 57,999 for the base 8GB RAM + 128GB storage. The phone comes in Morning Mist, Pine Green, and Stellar Black colours.

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Vivo X70 Series With 50MP Gimbal Camera, 120Hz Display Launched in India (Tech)

Priced at Rs 79,990 (12GB RAM + 256GB), Vivo X70 Pro+ will go on sale starting October 12. The Vivo X70 Pro will go on sale beginning October 7.

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Facebook Launches Creator Education Programme in India To Help Creators Grow (Tech)

Speaking at the 2021 edition of 'Creator Day India', Instagram Head Adam Mosseri said India is among the fastest growing markets for the photo sharing and short video platform.

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Garena Free Fire Redeem Codes for September 30: Use These Codes to Get Rewards (Tech)

Here we list some of the Free Fire redeem codes or the FF redeem code on Garena Free Fire for today (September 30) that can be used without any cost.

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Moto Tab G20 Tablet With 8-inch HD Display Launched in India, Priced at Rs 10,999 (Tech)

Since the Moto Tab G20 will be available during the Flipkart Big Billion Days sale event, customers can enjoy bank offers with ICICI and Axis bank cards.

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Google Pixel 6, 6 Pro Prices and Colour Options Leaked Ahead of Official Launch (Tech)

The new report also claims the Google Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro will at least have "Carbon" black and "Fog" green colour options.

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Wednesday 29 September 2021

Over 10 Million Android Users Affected by New Grifthorse Malware, but What Is It? (Tech)

Some of the Android apps infected with GriftHorse malware include Handy Translator Pro, Heart Rate and Pulse Tracker, and My Chat Translator. Users in India are also affected.

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Google Unveils New Visual Search Method That Combines Both Images and Texts (Tech)

The new search feature will arrive within months through its Google Lens, Google said in its livestreamed Search On conference.

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iPhone SE 2020 Available for as Low as Rs 18,000 on Flipkart: Here’s How (Tech)

The Apple iPhone SE comes with a 4.7-inch Retina HD display and remains one of the rare compact smartphones in this day and age.

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Best TWS Earbuds You Can Buy Under Rs 5,000 in India in September 2021 (Tech)

Jabra Elite Active 65t, Realme Buds Air 2, and more - here are five TWS earbuds under Rs 5,000 you can check out.

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Facebook To Highlight Positive Instagram Impact On Teens In Senate Hearing -testimony (Tech)

Facebook Inc plans to highlight internal research that shows teenage girls felt better after using its Instagram app during a Senate hearing to be held on Thursday, according to the company's prepared testimony seen by Reuters.

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YouTube Blocks All Anti-COVID 19 Vaccine Content (Tech)

The moves come as YouTube and other tech giants like Facebook and Twitter have been criticised for not doing enough to stop the spread of false health information.

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Flipkart Curtain Raiser Deals Live in India: Best Deals on iPhone SE, Google Pixel (Tech)

Flipkart has partnered with Axis Bank and ICICI Bank to offer up to 10 percent instant discount as a part of Curtain Raiser Deals.

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OnePlus Nord CE 5G Gets Ambient Display Screenshot With New OxygenOS Update (Tech)

The new system update fixes known issues on the OnePlus Nord CE 5G. The update also brings Google Files.

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Amazon's Latest Multiplayer Online Game 'New World' Soars at Release (Tech)

New World" takes place on the imaginary island of Aeternum, which players from a civilization akin to the mid-18th century West must conquer.

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Top 15 Features on Gmail You Need to Use to Improve Productivity (Tech)

With the wider adoption of Android phones globally, Gmail is a convenient service while setting up smartphones and even social media platforms.

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Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE With Snapdragon 778G SoC, 90Hz Display Launched in India (Tech)

Coming to the pricing, the Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE has two storage variants of 6GB RAM + 128GB at Rs 26,999 and 8GB RAM + 128GB at Rs 28,999.

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TikTok Says It Has Over 1 Billion Active Users In Just Four Years After Launch (Tech)

TikTok has gained more than 300 million users since July 2020, the last time the company had reported user numbers.

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How to Verify If Your COVID-19 Vaccine Certificate Is Genuine Or Not (Tech)

Both CoWIN and Aarogya Setu are equally crucial to book vaccine slots and download certificates for proof, in India.

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Can Apple's Child Safety Feature Backfire? New Research Shows 'Risky' Impacts (Tech)

Apple announced on August 5, 2021 that it plans to introduce new child safety features in three areas

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Flipkart Big Billion Days: Motorola Edge 20 Fusion, G60 and G40 to Get Discount (Tech)

Motorola notes that sale offers are subject to change at the "sole discretion of Flipkart." Some stock may get sold out soon at the Big Billion Days sale.

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Samsung Galaxy F42 5G With Triple Cameras, Introductory Price Offer Launched in India (Tech)

Customers will be able to buy the Samsung Galaxy F42 5G at a special introductory price of Rs 17,999 for 6GB RAM + 128GB storage.

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Reliance Retail Offering 20% Cashback With Jio Plans: Step-By-Step Guide On How To Avail Offer (Tech)

The cashback will be credited to a user’s account as JioMart points and can be used across Reliance Retail offerings.

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Reliance Retail Is Offering 20% Cashback Across Offerings With Jio Recharge Plans: All You Need To Know (Tech)

The cashback will be credited to a user’s account as JioMart points and can be used across Reliance Retail offerings.

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Microsoft Store Opens the Door to Epic, Amazon and Other Third-Party App Stores (Tech)

Microsoft is again leading the industry forward with Windows, now an open platform with an open store, Epic Games Chief Executive Officer Tim Sweeney said.

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'Astro' is Amazon's New Wall-E Inspired Home Robot, But What Does it Exactly Do? (Tech)

Astro will cost $1,449.99 (approx Rs 1,07,500), but it will be available for an introductory price of $999.99 (approx Rs 74,200).

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Tuesday 28 September 2021

Fitbit Charge 5 Sale Goes Live in India. Fitbit Premium to Get New Updates Soon (Tech)

Fitbit Charge 5 will be available in three colour options- Steel Blue/Platinum Stainless Steel, Lunar White/ Soft Gold Stainless Steel and Black/ Graphite Stainless Steel.

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iPhone 13 Deliveries Delayed As COVID-19 Hits Vietnam Suppliers (Tech)

The disruption, which could ease as soon as mid-October, is linked to a constriction in supplies of modules for the phone's four models - iPhone 13, iPhone 13 Mini, iPhone 13 Pro, and iPhone 13 Pro Max.

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A Cute Home Robot, A Flying Drone Camera, More: Everything Amazon Announced Last Night (Tech)

During the event, the tech giant showcased some of its latest hardware in tech, including a home robot named Astro, new Echo and Ring products, among other new things.

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Canada Regulator Seeks Information From Public On Rogers-Shaw Deal (Tech)

A Canadian regulator on Tuesday asked for information from the public on telecom company Rogers Communications Inc's planned C$20 billion ($16 billion) purchase of Shaw Communications Inc to check for competition concerns.

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Micron Sees Dip In Chip Demand As PC Makers Face Parts Shortages (Tech)

Micron Technology Inc forecast currentquarter revenue below analysts' expectations and warned that shipments for its memory chips were set to dip in the near term as its customers making personal computers face shortages of other parts.

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Chipmaker Micron Forecasts Tepid Revenue On Production Woes (Tech)

Micron Technology Inc on Tuesday forecast firstquarter revenue below Wall Street expectations, as shortages in chipmaking materials appeared to be catching up with the memory chip maker, sending its shares down about 5% in extended trading.

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How To Send Money Via WhatsApp Using Payments Feature & How To Set It Up (Tech)

In November last year, WhatsApp partnered with the NPCI to announce the launch of Unified Payment Interface (UPI) based payment option on WhatsApp.

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WhatsApp Hopes to be the Pivot That Digitises Small Businesses, Says India Head (Tech)

At the ongoing Global FinTech Festival, WhatsApp India head, Abhijit Bose spoke to Sujith Nair, CEO and co-founder of the Beckn Foundation, on how the WhatsApp API can help unorganised businesses come online.

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Another OnePlus Nord 2-Related Explosion, This Time User's Charging Brick Blows Up (Tech)

While OnePlus has offered a replacement charger to the affected user in Kerala, he does not seem satisfied with the company's response.

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Here's How To Get Windows 11 Update Before Official Arrival On October 5 (Tech)

By following a few simple steps, you can already try your hands on the brand-new Windows 11 before most users.

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Flipkart Big Billion Days Sale: iPhone 12 For Rs 49,999? Latest Teaser Hints At New Low (Tech)

The iPhone 12's price was recently reduced to Rs 65,900 as against the initial price of Rs 79,900.

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Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G Review: A Good Premium Phone, But is it Worth the Extra Bucks? (Tech)

The Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G is well built, has a great display and decent cameras, and is good on all grounds, but still doesn’t justify the price that it asks for.

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Jio Launches 20% Cashback With Plans: Step-By-Step Guide On How To Avail Offer (Tech)

All the three plans include additional benefits like JioTV, JioCinema, JioNews, JioSecurity, and more.

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Amazon, Flipkart Sales Coming: Best Noise Cancelling Headphones In Indian Market (Tech)

With the Amazon Great Indian Festival and Flipkart Big Billion Days sales coming up, let us take a look at some of the best noise cancellation headphones.

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Indian Smartphone Buyers Willing to Spend More for Their Next Phone: Flipkart Survey (Tech)

Flipkart’s market statistics from its ‘most essential survey’ state that while 5G and fast charging are key metrics considered by users, high refresh rate displays take a back seat.

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Google Apps, Services Like Gmail, YouTube Won't Work On These Android Phones Anymore (Tech)

Some of the affected devices include the Samsung Galaxy S2, Sony Xperia P, HTC Velocity, HTC Evo 4G, Sony Xperia S, Lenovo K800, and more.

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Samsung Galaxy M52 5G Launched In India At Rs 29,999: Here's How To Get It For Rs 23,300 (Tech)

The Samsung Galaxy M52 5G sports a 6.7-inch Super AMOLED+ display with 1,080x 2,400 pixels (Full-HD+ resolution) and 120Hz refresh rate.

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The Hasselblad-XPan mode in the latest OnePlus 9 series OTA is a great way to introduce a new generation to the charms and thrills of film photography (Tech)

OnePlus recently released an OTA for the OnePlus 9 series that introduced a new XPan mode.

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How To Find Your Lost Android Phone Using Google's 'Find My Device' (Tech)

To track your phone via this feature, two things have to be enabled - the feature itself and Google’s Location Services. Along with this, the phone has to be turned on and it has to be signed in to a Google account.

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Reliance Jio Is Offering 20% Cashback With Few Recharge Packs: Here's How To Avail (Tech)

Reliance Jio recently introduced new prepaid plans that include one year of free Disney+ Hotstar Mobile subscription.

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Flipkart Big Billion Days 2021: Best Deals On Smart TVs During Flipkart Flagship Sale (Tech)

The Flipkart Big Billion Days sale will start on Sunday, October 3 and will go on till October 10.

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UPI Transactions to Grow at 22 Percent CAGR, Reach 6.2 Lakh Crore by 2025: RBIH (Tech)

Rajesh Bansal, chief executive of the Reserve Bank Innovation Hub, highlighted opportunities of growth for the FinTech sector in India, and underlined key areas that require innovation.

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Monday 27 September 2021

In Photos: Chip On India's Shoulder - India, Taiwan To Ink Deal to Set Up Chip Plant? (Tech)

TSMC, the company that may set up the plant in the mega-deal, invests heavily in cutting-edge chip factories (known as fabs).

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iPhone 13: Here's Why You May Have To Wait Longer To Get Hands On Latest Apple iPhone (Tech)

Analysts at JP Morgan and Credit Suisse said customers across the world who had pre-ordered the new models online would have to wait more than four weeks for the iPhone 13 Pro and Pro Max and about 2 weeks for the base iPhone 13.

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iPhone 13 Face ID Won't Work If You Get A Non-Apple Screen Replacement (Tech)

Apple has been in a tussle regarding the Right to Repair law and has been resisting it ever since the movement shifted from vehicle manufacturers to electrical appliances and devices.

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Instagram Puts Hold On Separate App For Kids After Widespread Criticism (Tech)

Instagram said in a blog post that building Instagram Kids was the right thing to do, but that it was pausing the work and would continue building on its parental supervision tools.

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Samsung Galaxy M52 5G to Launch in India Today at Noon: Expected Price, Specs (Tech)

The Samsung Galaxy M52 5G could be priced above Rs 25,000 in India. Samsung already sells Galaxy M42 5G and Galaxy M32 5G in the country.

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Ford, SK To Invest $11.4 Billion To Add Electric F-150 Plant, Three Battery Factories (Tech)

Ford Motor Co and its Korean battery partner SK Innovation will invest $11.4 billion to build an electric F150 assembly plant, and three battery plants in the United States, accelerating the No. 2 U.S. automaker's push into electric vehicles.

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Tech Wrap: Signal Restores Service After Outage, Xiaomi Launches 'Civi' Smartphone (Tech)

Xiaomi launched new Civi phone and Oppo unveiled Oppo F19s for the India market. Here's what happened in the world of technology today, September 27, 2021.

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Tired of the Native Windows 10 Theme and Wallpaper? Pro Tips to Personalise Your PC (Tech)

To help you shape your digital experience, we bring you some useful tips to personalise your Windows device.

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Oppo F19s, Oppo Enco Buds Launched In India: Prices, Specifications And More (Tech)

The Oppo F19s is priced at Rs 19,990 for the sole 6GB RAM + 128GB storage variant.

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Dazzling devices and gilded finishes await! Light up new beginnings this festive season with OPPO (Tech)

The festive season is a time for friends and family, yes, but it's also a time for celebration.

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Signal Back Up And Running At '100%' After Widespread Outage (Tech)

It is not known how big the outage was in India, since Downdetector only shows US outages for Signal, but several users on Twitter said that they are experiencing issues with the secure messaging app.

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Smartphones May Soon Be Able To Detect Cannabis Intoxication, Study Suggests (Tech)

Authors for the study include faculty from Stevens Institute of Technology, Stanford University, Carnegie Mellon University, University of Tokyo, Japan, and University of Washington, Seattle.

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Realme GT Master Edition Will Get Rs 5,000 Off at Flipkart Big Billion Days (Tech)

Realme GT Master Edition's 8GB RAM + 128GB storage option will retail at Rs 22,999. The top variant of 8GB RAM + 256GB variant will be available at Rs 24,999.

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Here's How to Block All Incoming Calls On Android Phones (Tech)

While Android has in-built features that help you block unwanted calls, the Play Store on Android phones offers a lot of apps that can help you with call blocking.

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Xiaomi Working With Expert To Prove Its Phones Do Not Come With Censorship Features (Tech)

Xiaomi did not specify which third-party organisation it was engaging to conduct the assessment.

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iQoo Z5 5G With 120Hz Display, Triple Cameras Launched in India (Tech)

The iQoo Z5 5G's price in India starts at Rs 23,990 for the base 8GB RAM + 128GB model and goes up to Rs 26,990 for the 12GB RAM + 256GB storage version.

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Xiaomi Civi Launched With 120Hz Display, Snapdragon 778G SoC: Price, Specs & More (Tech)

There is a triple rear camera on the Xiaomi Civi that includes a 64-megapixel primary shooter, an 8-megapixel ultra-wide angle shooter, and a 2-megapixel shooter.

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Twitter's New Update Makes Videos Less Pixelated, Another Safety Feature Incoming (Tech)

Twitter says it removed a pre-processing step to improve the video quality on the platform.

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How To Connect Your Apple AirPods To A Windows 10 Or Windows 11 PC (Tech)

Once you have successfully paired your AirPods with the Windows 11 PC, the device will remember it.

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Amazon Great Indian Festival Sale: All Upcoming Deals On TVs During Amazon Sale (Tech)

Dates for the Amazon Great Indian Festival sale 2021 were recently changed to prepone the event by a day. It will now start on October 3.

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Oppo K9 Pro 5G With Dimensity 1200 SoC Launched, Price Starts at Around Rs 25,000 (Tech)

The Oppo K9 Pro 5G price in China starts at CNY 2,199 (around Rs 25,100) for the base 8GB RAM + 128GB storage model and goes up to CNY 2,699 (roughly Rs 30,800).

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Sunday 26 September 2021

Messaging App Signal Is Down Due To Hosting Outage; Company Working On A Fix (Tech)

Last time Signal faced an outage was back in July this year.

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Google Cuts Revenue It Shares From Sales On Its Cloud Marketplace (Tech)

This comes after earlier this year, Google cut the service fee it charges developers on its Play store by half on the first $1 million they earn in revenue in a year.

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Oppo F19s, Oppo Enco Buds India Launch Today: Expected Price, Specifications & More (Tech)

The Oppo F19s is rumoured to come with a 6.43-inch full HD+ AMOLED display with a 20:9 aspect ratio. Under the hood, the smartphone is said to come with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 SoC paired with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage.

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Got A New iPhone 13? How to Transfer Data From Your Old iPhone to iPhone13 (Tech)

Now, Apple has devised a number of solutions, including iTunes (Finder), iCloud, Quick Start, and iPhone migration for devices functioning on iOS 12.4 and above.

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WhatsApp Will Stop Working On These Android and iOS Devices By End Of 2021: Full List (Tech)

While these devices are nearing the end of support for WhatsApp, it does not mean that the app will stop working the moment its November 1.

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iQoo Z5 5G to Launch in India Today at Noon: Expected Specs, Price (Tech)

The new iQoo Z5 5G is already available in China in three storage models.

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Amazon Great Indian Festival Dates Changed, Now Coincides With Flipkart Sale Event (Tech)

Earlier, the Amazon Great Indian Festival was scheduled from October 4 onwards.

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How To Set Wallpaper For Home Screen and Lock Screen on Your iPhone (Tech)

iPhone, like its Android counterparts, lets users have two wallpapers - the lock screen wallpaper and home screen image. You can set images according to light mode or dark mode.

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Explained: What’s New in China's Crackdown on Cryptocurrency and Its Impact (Tech)

China's central People's Bank of China (PBOC) said it was illegal to facilitate cryptocurrency trading and that it planned to severely punish anyone doing so.

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Five Apps to Help You Check Internet Speed on Your Android Smartphone (Tech)

Most of the Android apps that let you check internet speed are free to download but contain in-app advertisements.

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Samsung Galaxy M52 5G With Triple Cameras Unveiled Ahead of India Launch on Sept 28 (Tech)

As per the listing on the Samsung Poland site, Samsung Galaxy M52 5G is available in three colours.

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Flipkart Big Billion Days Sale Dates Changed to Rival Amazon Great Indian Festival (Tech)

Flipkart's sale event co-sponsored by audio brand boAt will now start on October 3 and go on till October 10.

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MarQ M3 Smart Phone by Flipkart Launched in India, Priced at Rs 7,999 (Tech)

The MarQ M3 Smart costs Rs 7,999 in India, but is listed at an introductory price of Rs 6,299.

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Saturday 25 September 2021

iOS 15: Five Hidden Features You Need to Use on Your iPhone Now (Tech)

These hidden iOS 15 features include font size for individual apps, voice memos playback speed, and more.

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China Welcomes Huawei Executive Home, Trudeau Hugs Canadians Freed by Beijing (Tech)

CFO Meng Wanzhou, the daughter of Huawei Technologies founder Ren Zhengfei, was allowed to go home after reaching an agreement with US prosecutors.

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WhatsApp Is Expected To Roll Out These New Features In The Coming Weeks (Tech)

WhatsApp is bringing several new features to the platform. Here are some of the most anticipated features that the Facebook-owned messaging app will soon get.

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Tech Wrap: Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra Renders Out; Snoop Dogg Reveals He's An NFT Whale (Tech)

Here are some of the main events that took place today in the tech world.

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Snoop Dogg Reveals He Is An NFT Whale; Has A Collection Of Over $17 Million (Tech)

Nine items from Snoop Dogg's NFT collection from the Ethereum blockchain-based CryptoPunks are said to be the most valuable.

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Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra Renders Show Slot For S-Pen; Is Galaxy Note Really Over? (Tech)

Not much is known about the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra. Samsung is said to launch the next series of flagships in early 2022.

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Amazon Great Indian Festival Sale 2021: All You Need To Know About Smartphone Deals (Tech)

The festive season is right upon us and Amazon and Flipkart have announced their flagship sales for the year. Amazon's Great Indian Festival 2021 sale will start on October 4, the company revealed earlier this week.

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Best Sports Games to Play on iPhones and iPads with Apple Arcade, feat. NBA 2K21 (Tech)

Apple Arcade has a one of a kind smartphone gaming experience, and comes with a number of super interesting sports games to play. Here are our picks.

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Google CEO Sought to Keep Google Chrome Incognito Mode Issues Out of Spotlight: Lawsuit (Tech)

Users last June alleged in a lawsuit that Google unlawfully tracked their Internet use when they were browsing Incognito in its Chrome browser

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MacBook Pro M1X Models Display Resolutions Leaked In MacOS Monterey Code (Tech)

The display resolution for the upcoming MacBook Pro models were spotted in the code of the latest MacOS Monterey beta.

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Slow Wi-Fi? Follow These Steps To Make Your Wi-Fi Connection Faster (Tech)

At times, it so happens that people have signed up for a decent speed connection, but can not get the optimal speed on their devices.

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How To Block Unwanted FaceTime Calls And iMessages On Apple's Mac Computers (Tech)

Although applications like Messages and FaceTime make our lives easy with their seamless communicating options, there are some unwanted contacts or spammers that we do not want on them.

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How To Easily Change Your Windows 11 Wallpaper (Tech)

Windows 11 is under the Beta phase right now and will get a lot of new features that include the Start menu, Microsoft Teams update and the ability to download and run Android apps via Windows PC.

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iPhone Battery: How To Know Exact Battery Cycle Count On iPhone, Check Battery Health (Tech)

If you have enabled insights in your iPhone, your device keeps track of your battery cycles in the form of logs.

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How To Lock Your Facebook Profile On Android And iPhone (Tech)

A locked Facebook profile means users cannot enlarge, share, or download full-size profiles or covers once they are locked.

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iPhone 13 Cinematic Mode Making Video Files Too Big? How To Compress Videos on iPhone (Tech)

Users can download Video Compress for free on the Apple App Store. The app will allow you to shrink the file size of videos to make them smaller.

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Friday 24 September 2021

Apple CEO Tim Cook Not Happy With Employees Leaking Company Info, Leaked Email Shows (Tech)

Apple has been working to hunt down people who leak the company's confidential information, before it is officially made live by the company itself.

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Google Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro May Have The Most Advanced Camera on A Pixel: Report (Tech)

Google Pixel 6 series including the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro will come with major improvements in the camera department. Take a look at what all the company has in store for us.

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EU Wants Type-C Ports On All Devices, Motivation For Apple To Make Portless iPhone? (Tech)

Apple introduced MagSafe last year with the iPhone 12 series. MagSafe uses magnets to make wireless charging quicker and more efficient.

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Google Accuses India's Antitrust Regulator Of Being A 'Habitual Offender' (Tech)

Google declined to comment after the hearing, while the CCI did not immediate respond to a request for comment.

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Twitter Appointed Officers in Compliance With New IT Rules, Centre Tells Delhi HC (Tech)

Twitter has provided the names of the said appointed personnel and their respective positions also. The said affidavit (of Twitter) mentions their employment start date as August 4, 2021.

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Realme GT Neo 2 India Launch Announced: All You Need to Know (Tech)

The Realme GT Neo 2 launched in China this month with Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 SoC and 120Hz display.

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Samsung May Make Next-Gen Self-Driving Chips For Tesla In The Future: Report (Tech)

Tesla Chief Executive Elon Musk said in the company's AI Day event in August that Tesla would introduce new hardware for its self-driving computer for its Cybertruck electric pick-up truck in "about a year or so."

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Forgot Your Aadhaar UID? Here's How You Can Retrieve It Online (Tech)

To initiate the process of Aadhaar UID retrieval, you will need to make sure you have the registered mobile number or email ID with you.

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How To Activate Instagram’s Dark Mode On Both Android And iPhone (Tech)

The dark theme is a blessing for your eyes. It reduces eye strain to a great extent which is vital, especially at night.

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MSI Modern 15 A5M unboxing and first impressions: Join us as we rip apart the packaging and take a closer look at MSI’s slick new workhorse Ultrabook (Tech)

Ultrabooks are everywhere these days, and when you’re looking for a reliable machine that you can trust with your work, studies, or simply for managing your life, you need something like the MSI Modern 15 A5M.

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Tired of Getting Added to Random WhatsApp Groups? Here's How To Prevent It (Tech)

WhatsApp rolled out some privacy settings which will deter users from randomly adding others to WhatsApp groups.

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Amazon Great Indian Festival Sale Dates Revealed: Month-Long Sale To Start October 4 (Tech)

This year, Amazon has partnered with HDFC Bank to offer users a 10 percent instant discount for those making purchases using HDFC Bank debit and credit cards as well as EMI transactions during the Great Indian Festival Sale.

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Realme Band 2 With SpO2 Monitor, 32-Inch Smart TV Neo Launched in India (Tech)

The Realme Band's price in India is set at Rs 2,999 and the 32-inch Realme Smart TV Neo costs Rs 14,999.

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Realme Narzo 50A, Narzo 50i Launched In India: Price, Specifications And More (Tech)

The Realme Narzo 50A is priced at Rs 11,499 onwards for the 4GB RAM + 64GB storage variant, and Rs 12,499 for the 4GB RAM + 128GB storage variant.

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Xiaomi Civi Phone's Design Revealed Ahead of Official Launch on September 27 (Tech)

As per a poster on the Chinese social media platform Weibo, the smartphone comes in a Blue-Golden finish with triple cameras at the back.

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Redmi 9 Activ Launched In India Silently: Check Price, Specifications and More (Tech)

In terms of specifications, the Redmi 9 Activ comes with a 6.53-inch HD+ display with a waterdrop notch and is powered by a MediaTek Helio processor. Find out more in the story below.

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Dating App 'Happn' Will Soon Let Users Add Audio Note to Profile (Tech)

Another feature coming to Happn is 'audio call' to let users talk to each other directly from the app.

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Like Google Pay, WhatsApp Will Also Offer Users Cashback Coupons On UPI Payments (Tech)

WhatsApp launched UPI-based payments back in early 2018, but the feature remained in beta for about a couple of years later till WhatsApp got all the necessary approvals. WhatsApp payments was rolled out for all users last year.

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Apple Keeps Fortnite Banned From App Store Despite South Korean Ruling Against Giant (Tech)

Apple removed "Fortnite" from its store last year after Epic introduced direct payment in the app, bypassing the tech giant's own system.

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Amazon Prime Video Gets 'Channels' That Brings Content From Other OTT Platforms (Tech)

Prime Video users can enjoy content from OTT platforms, like Discovery+, Lionsgate Play, DocuBay, Eros Now, MUBI, HoiChoi, ManoramaMAX, and ShortsTV.

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Thursday 23 September 2021

Facebook's Chief Technology Officer (CTO) Mike Schroepfer To Step Down (Tech)

Schroepfer, who is known as "Schrep" and spent 13 years at Facebook, said he would transition to a part-time role as the company's first Senior Fellow sometime next year.

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Twitter Will Now Allow Users to Tip Their Favourite Creators With Bitcoin (Tech)

The product announcements are part of Twitter's effort to compete with rival platforms like Facebook and Alphabet Inc's YouTube for popular content creators with large followings.

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In Major Setback to Apple, EU Proposes Universal Type-C Charger For All Devices (Tech)

Apple's iPhone and Android users have long complained about having to use different chargers for their phones.

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iPhone 13 Sales Begin: Here's How To Get Over Rs 46,000 Off On Latest Apple iPhones (Tech)

Apple’s trade-in deal on the iPhone 13 series allows users to avail up to a Rs 46,120 discount on the iPhone 13 series.

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Realme Narzo 50 Series, Band 2, Smart TV Launch Today: How To Watch, What To Expect (Tech)

The Realme products will launch in India at 12:30PM IST today. The company is expected to launch two smartphones, one fitness tracker, and a smart TV.

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Apple iPhone 13 Series Goes On Sale Today: How to Buy, Prices, Offers & Specifications (Tech)

The Apple iPhone 13 series starts at a price of Rs 69,900 for the smallest iPhone 13 Mini (128GB variant).

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Uber To Roll Out Pension Plans For UK Drivers (Tech)

Uber Technologies said it would start rolling out its pension plan to all eligible drivers in the United Kingdom, months after the ridehailing service granted workers' rights to its drivers in the country.

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Tech Wrap: Microsoft Launches New PCs, Samsung Galaxy F-Series to Get 5G Phone (Tech)

Here's what happened in the world of technology today, September 23, 2021.

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YouTube Testing Video 'Download' Option on Desktop Browser With Premium Members (Tech)

Once the download is complete, YouTube Premium users can watch it from the Downloads section that is accessible from the hamburger menu on the left side.

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Twitter Says It Will Fix Disappearing Tweets Issue With Future Updates (Tech)

Twitter's update to address the issue would likely be from the server-side; however, users are still advised to use the latest version of the app.

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WATCH: Comedian's Dig on Engineers Day Strikes a Cord With All the Architects (Tech)

Comedian ‘Aiyyo' Shraddha, who is famous for his satire content, asked this question in one of her recent uploads and Netizens weren’t even ready for this pertinent question.

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Looking for Free Microsoft Excel Alternatives? Try These Substitutes (Tech)

In case you do not want to move away from the Microsoft Office apps that include Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Note, Outlook, and Cloud storage, users can buy the plan via the Microsoft India site.

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Oppo F19s With 33W Fast Charging to Launch in India on September 27 (Tech)

Oppo will also launch Oppo Reno 6 Pro 5G 'Diwali Edition' and a Blue colour variant of the Oppo Enco Buds true wireless stereo (TWS) earphones soon.

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Apple To Pay Bonuses of up to $1,000 To Store Employees (Tech)

New employees for the holiday shopping season will receive $200 and bonuses will also be handed out to AppleCare and online sales staff.

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Samsung Galaxy F42 5G With 64MP Main Camera to Launch in India on September 29 (Tech)

The Galaxy F42 5G will be Samsung's fifth smartphone in Galaxy F-series in 2021 and the first 5G smartphone in the F-series portfolio to launch in India.

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Apple Blocks Epic's 'Fortnite' From App Store Until All Court Appeals End (Tech)

Apple facing a raft of other legal and regulatory challenges to rules it forces game makers to follow, including the closely watched antitrust lawsuit brought by Epic Games.

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Wednesday 22 September 2021

Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio, Pro 8 and Go 3 Launched: All You Need to Know (Tech)

India-specific pricing and exact availability details of Surface Laptop Studio, Surface Pro 8, and Microsoft Surface Go 3 remain unclear at the moment.

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Microsoft Surface Duo 2 Foldable With Triple Cameras, Snapdragon 888 SoC Official (Tech)

Apart from Surface Duo 2, Microsoft also launched a new Surface Laptop Studio, Surface Go 3, and Surface Pro 8 at the Microsoft Event 2021 last night.

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Unicorns Unacademy, Udaan, CRED Top 2021 LinkedIn Top Startups India List (Tech)

Others in the top 10 include upGrad (4th), Razorpay (5th), Meesho (6th), Skyroot Aerospace (7th), boAt (8th), Urban Company (9th) and Agnikul Cosmos (10th).

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How To Start Kids Mode on Microsoft Edge for Safe Internet Experience for Children (Tech)

Kids Mode on Edge enables Bing SafeSearch and limits access to 70 popular kids websites (the list is customisable).

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Tech Wrap: Flipkart Big Billion Days Dates Out, Russian App Removal Raises Concerns (Tech)

Here's what happened in the world of technology today, September 22, 2021.

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Microsoft Surface 2021 Event Starts Tonight: How to Watch Live, What to Expect (Tech)

Microsoft may launch Surface Pro 8, Surface Duo 2, and Surface Book 4 (which may go by a different name) at the event tonight.

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Five Countries That Have Banned Cryptocurrencies (Tech)

Some countries have completely closed their doors on cryptocurrency and have imposed a stringent ban on these digital tokens.

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Flipkart Launches 'Flipkart Xtra' App, Aims To Create 4,000 Jobs This Sale Season (Tech)

Through the 'Flipkart Xtra' app on Google Play Store, Flipkart will provide a "simple and seamless onboarding" experience to interested individuals.

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Want to Read WhatsApp Messages Without Opening the Chat? Here's How To Do It (Tech)

One can obviously read all messages in the notifications panel but there are more than one method to check messages without having to open the app.

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Realme GT Neo 2 With Snapdragon 870 SoC, 120Hz Display Launched: Price, Specs (Tech)

The Realme GT Neo 2 price starts at CNY 2,499 (approx Rs 28,500) for the base 8GB RAM + 128GB storage variant and goes up to CNY 2,999 (approx Rs 34,200) for the top model.

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Facebook Completes Deals With Australian Media Outlets, TV Broadcaster SBS Excluded (Tech)

Facebook and Google must negotiate with news outlets for content that drives traffic to their websites or face possible government intervention.

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Not Happy With Safari's Bottom URL Bar on iOS 15? How To Go Back to Old Design (Tech)

To change the placement of the URL or address bar on Safari on iOS 15, open the browser and go to any website. Click on the 'Aa' at the bottom left of the screen.

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OnePlus, Oppo To Launch Unified Operating System In 2022; No OnePlus 9T This Year (Tech)

In his post, the OnePlus CEO also talked about what the company has been working on in the hardware department. He said that OnePlus is "doubling down" on its commitment to improving the camera on OnePlus smartphones.

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Redmi Smart TV Series With Dolby Audio, Android TV 11 Launched in India (Tech)

The 32-inch Redmi Smart TV model's price in India starts at Rs 15,999, and the 43-inch model costs Rs 25,999.

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Amazon is Offering iPhone 12 Pro and 12 Pro Max Combo Deals With AirPods Pro And More (Tech)

The iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max are for grabs, where Amazon is offering the Apple AirPods Pro with the phones at no additional cost.

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Apple, Google Raise New Concerns by Yanking Russian App (Tech)

The app in question, called Smart Voting, was a tool for organising opposition to Russia President Vladimir Putin ahead of elections held over the weekend.

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Car Missing An Infotainment System? Here’s How You Can Still Equip It With Android Auto, Apple CarPlay (Tech)

Concepts like Car-as-a-platform (CAAP) are driving auto giants to load their vehicles with the latest technologies and devices.

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Motorola Edge 20 Pro's India Launch Teased, Flipkart Tips Debut on October 1 (Tech)

The Motorola Edge 20 Pro global edition carries a price tag of EUR 699.99 (approx Rs 60,600) for lone 12GB + 256GB storage and has two colour options.

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Is Fall Season The Best Time To Buy A New Smartphone In India? Here's What We Think (Tech)

The festive season that starts from October is not only exciting for the customers but for the manufacturers too, who align the launch of their product accordingly.

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Amazon Kindle Paperwhite Standard, Signature Edition Edition Launched in India (Tech)

The standard Kindle Paperwhite costs Rs 13,999, and the Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition carries a price tag of 17,999.

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Tuesday 21 September 2021

Lithuania Asks Citizens To Throw Away Chinese Phones Due To Censorship Concerns (Tech)

Lithuania's Defense Ministry recommended that consumers avoid buying Chinese mobile phones and advised people to throw away the ones they have now after a government report found the devices had built-in censorship capabilities.

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No More Apologies: Inside Facebook’s Push to Defend Its Image (Tech)

The effort, which was hatched at an internal meeting in January, had a specific purpose: to use Facebook’s News Feed, the site’s most important digital real estate, to show people positive stories about the social network.

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Apple iPhone May Diagnose Depression, Early Signs Of Alzheimer's In Future: Report (Tech)

The Wall Street Journal report says that this is in a very early stage, and may not even see the light of the day.

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Flipkart Big Billion Days Sale Dates Announced: Get Ready To Spend Starting October 7 (Tech)

Flipkart is offering a 10 percent instant discount on purchases made during the Big Billion Days sale via Axis Bank and ICICI Bank cards.

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Fastrack Reflex 3.0 Review: Basic Fitness Tracker That Bets On Limited Functionality (Tech)

The Fastrack Reflex 3.0 is the most basic fitness tracker you can buy.

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Tech Wrap: OnePlus Sends Legal Notice To User Whose Nord 2 Exploded, Amazon Event On Sep 28 (Tech)

Here's what happened in the world of technology today.

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Useful Features Coming To Finder in Apple's MacOS Monterey (Tech)

Finder in macOS Monterey would soon be receiving new features. It will be available for all the Macs that are compatible with the upcoming update. The new features will mostly focus on files and folders, Shortcuts and iCloud.

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Must Use Gmail Tricks to Keep Your Inbox Clean And Secure (Tech)

Following some simple tips and tricks, you can make sure that your Gmail mailbox is always safe, clean and needs minimum manual efforts to keep it that way.

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Motorola Moto E40 Tipped To Come With 90Hz Display, 48-Megapixel Triple Camera & More (Tech)

A tipster has shared an image that shows the Moto E40 smartphone will come with a 6.5-inch display with a 90Hz refresh rate, along with a 48-megapixel triple camera setup, and an octa-core processor.

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WhatsApp Bringing New Feature That Will Allow Users To Report Selective Messages (Tech)

On Android, the feature has been found in WhatsApp beta version 2.21.20.1 for a large number of beta testers.

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How To Create PDFs On Your iPhone and iPad On The Go (Tech)

Creating an editing PDFs on your iPhone or iPad is not as easy as doing it on your personal computer.

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Amazon Fall Hardware Event To Be Held On September 28: New Devices, Services Expected (Tech)

Last year, during Amazon's fall hardware and services event, the company announced new Amazon Echo smart speakers, its Luna cloud gaming service, Wi-Fi 6-enabled Eero mesh routers, and new Fire TV devices.

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Bitcoin Wallet Wakes Up After 9 Years To Show Rs 6 Lakh Turned Into Rs 216 Crores (Tech)

The account recently made a transaction of all its bitcoins to another account with profits of a whopping 3,58,655 percent.

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Google Meet Gets Automatic Lighting Adjustment Feature For Web Users: How To Use (Tech)

The automatic video lighting adjustment feature on Google Meet requires a 64-bit operating system. Google has said that it may potentially slow down users' computers.

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Apple Offering 20% Bonus Credit On Depositing Money To Apple ID: How To Avail Benefit (Tech)

The bonus will have no cash value and can only be redeemed to purchase Apple applications and subscriptions.

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Realme C25Y Pre-Booking Open On Realme.com; Only 128GB Variant Available Currently (Tech)

The Realme C25Y can be pre-ordered on the Realme website, but only the 128GB storage variant seems to be available for pre-booking.

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OnePlus Sends Legal Notice To Delhi-Based Lawyer Whose Nord 2 5G Exploded In Pocket (Tech)

OnePlus asks Mr Gulati to offer an "unconditional apology" on the matter along with an undertaking to not post or disseminate any "disparaging content" about OnePlus and its products in the future.

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Monday 20 September 2021

Netflix Offers Free Plan In Kenya To Entice New Subscribers (Tech)

The non-paying Netflix subscribers in Kenya will not be counted in the paid total the company reports each quarter, a spokesperson said.

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Telegram 8.0.1 Update Brings Chat Themes, Animated Emojis And More: All That's New (Tech)

The new Telegram update also brings a feature that will allow admins to record live streams and video chats.

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Best 5G Smartphones You Can Buy Under Rs 30,000 in India in September 2021 (Tech)

Brands like Xiaomi, Realme, and more are not only offering 5G, but their phones come bundled with other impressive hardware.

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Robinhood Testing Crypto Wallet, Cryptocurrency Transfer Features- Bloomberg News (Tech)

Robinhood Markets Inc is testing new crypto wallet and cryptocurrency transfer features for its app which would allow customers to send and receive digital currencies such as bitcoin, Bloomberg News reported on Monday.

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Cryptocurrencies Post 5th Straight Week Of Inflows -CoinShares (Tech)

Cryptocurrency investment products and funds saw inflows for a fifth consecutive week as market sentiment on the sector continued to improve, data from digital asset manager CoinShares showed on Monday.

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Cryptocurrencies Post 5th Straight Week Of Inflows -CoinShares (Tech)

Cryptocurrency investment products and funds saw inflows for a fifth consecutive week as market sentiment on the sector continued to improve, data from digital asset manager CoinShares showed on Monday.

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Tech Wrap: iOS 15 Starts Rolling Out, Facebook India Appoints New Public Policy Head (Tech)

Some of the most important happenings in the world of technology today.

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iOS 15, iPadOS 15 Now Available: How To Download, Compatible Devices & New Features (Tech)

The Apple iOS 15 is compatible to all iPhone beyond with the iPhone 6s.

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iQoo Z5 5G With Triple Rear Cameras to Launch in India on September 27 (Tech)

A promotional poster of iQoo Z5 5G teases the phone's triple rear cameras inside a rectangular module that adopts the black finish

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OnePlus CEO Pete Lau Talks About New OS And Camera Tech, And It Is Good News (Tech)

OnePlus CEO Pete Lau confirms that the next major Android update, tentatively expected to roll out in H2 2022, will be available as an update for all OnePlus global devices.

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iPadOS 15 to Roll Out Tonight: How To Download, Compatible iPads and New Features (Tech)

In terms of features, iPadOS 15 is again keeping the focus on multitasking for Apple's tablets.

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How to Set A Ringtone of Your Choice On iPhone (Tech)

The typical iPhone ringtone may confuse you in public into wondering if it is actually your phone ringing or someone else’s.

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Amazon Will Add Voice Shopping Experience in Hindi in Coming Weeks (Tech)

Amazon has announced customers can access the platform in Marathi and Bengali, in addition to the five previously available languages.

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Oppo A16 Launched In India With MediaTek Helio G35 SoC, 5000mAh Battery: Price, Specs (Tech)

The Oppo A16 is a dual-SIM smartphone that runs on Android 11-based ColorOS 11.1.

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WD Launches Pocket-Sized Elements SE External SSD With Up to 2TB Storage in India (Tech)

The WD Elements SE External SSD's price in India starts at Rs 6,499 for the 480GB capacity drive and goes up to Rs 19,659 for the 2TB variant.

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Apple AirPods 3, New MacBook Pro Models Still Expected In 2021; AirPods Pro 2 in 2022? (Tech)

The next-generation AirPods have been rumoured to release on multiple occasions, but haven't still made an official appearance.

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'God Mode' on Windows OS Will Let You Access All Utility Tools: How to Use (Tech)

God Mode on Windows essentially brings all Control Panel tools into one neat folder that could be arranged as per users' preferences.

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Locked Out of Your Windows 10 PC? Here's How You Can Revive Your Computer (Tech)

Even if you have forgotten the login information of a particular account, you will still be able to access Windows 10 through other accounts.

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Google Pixel Fold With LTPO OLED Display Tipped to Launch Later This Year (Tech)

Earlier, it was reported that Google's parent Alphabet is developing the Google Pixel Fold under the codename 'passport.'

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Google Turns 23: Online Store Offering Special Offer On Pixel 6 To Mark Birthday (Tech)

The banner informs about a 24-hour long sale that will start on September 27. While regular discounts will be part o this offer, what has attracted everyone's attention is the “Buy & subscribe to get an offer on the upcoming Pixel 6" message for the customers.

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Tata Sky Binge Users Can Now Enjoy Content from Epic On and DocuBay (Tech)

Tata Sky Binge already aggregates content from popular destinations, like Disney+ Hotstar Premium, ZEE5, Sony Liv, Voot Select, SunNxt, and Hungama Play.

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iOS 15 Rollout Today: Here's How To Download, All Compatible iPhones And New Features (Tech)

iOS 15 will start rolling out to iPhone users at 10:30PM IST onwards. Apple announced the iOS 15 launch date during the iPhone 13 launch last week.

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MIUI 13 Leaked Screenshots Hint At Floating Widgets, New Icons: May Launch Late 2021 (Tech)

The Xiaomi MIUI 13 is expected to be unveiled alongside the Xiaomi 12 series - the company's next generation of flagship smartphones.

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Samsung Galaxy M52 5G With 120Hz Display to Launch in India on September 28 (Tech)

The Samsung Galaxy M52 5G will house a Qualcomm Snapdragon 778 chipset, 64-megapixel primary rear camera, and a 32-megapixel front camera.

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Here Are Few Tricks to Make Your Android 11 Smartphone More Useful (Tech)

For a bad time when you could lose your phone, keep your Find Device setting on.

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Sennheiser IE100 Pro Review: These IEMs Are More For You, Than You’d Imagine (Tech)

The Sennheiser IE100 Pro’s versatility means you can use these are wired or wireless depending on how you want to use them, and IEMs by definition are tuned for audio purists.

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Sunday 19 September 2021

Clubhouse Testing New Way of Inviting People to Audio Chatroom Called 'Waves' (Tech)

After Waves was spotted by the reverse engineer, Clubhouse also announced the arrival of "a new feature."

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Facebook India Appoints Former IAS Officer Rajiv Aggarwal As Head Of Public Policy (Tech)

Rajiv Aggarwal succeeds Ankhi Das, who quit in October last year after she was embroiled in a controversy for opposing enforcement of hate-speech rules against right-wing leaders in the country.

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Amazon Great Indian Festival Sale 2021 Announcement Sets Stage For E-Commerce Battle (Tech)

The dates for the Amazon Great Indian Festival sale have not been announced yet, but it is expected to start some time in October.

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iQoo Z5 Coming To India? Amazon Teaser Hints It May Be Coming Soon: Expected Specs (Tech)

The iQOO Z5 smartphone will be launched in China on September 23 and is said to come to India soon after.

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UK Seeks To Break Down Digital Trade Barriers, Says Minister (Tech)

Britain will look to break down digital trade barriers to help its businesses export their services, the country's newly appointed trade minister AnneMarie Trevelyan will say on Monday.

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iPhone 13 Series' Battery Capacity Revealed, Any Difference Over iPhone 12 Lineup? (Tech)

Fan can now pre-order iPhone 13, iPhone 13 Mini, iPhone 13 Pro, and the iPhone 13 Pro Max in India right now through Apple Store and partner online channels.

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Govt-Backed Centre Creating Tech To Tap All Media for Broadcasting Disaster Alerts (Tech)

In parallel CDOT has developed a system, called as Covid Savdhan, using the same ITU CAP technology for disseminating Covid-related information in targeted areas, in containment zones or even in wider areas.

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In Photos: Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 High-Res Renders Leaked, Alleged Specs Tipped (Tech)

The pricing details of the Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 2021 remains unclear, and the Galaxy Tab A7 price in India starts at Rs 17,999.

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Samsung Galaxy A73 Tipped to Feature 108-Megapixel Primary Camera (Tech)

Samsung has been ramping up efforts to compete against Chinese smartphone makers that are dominating the budget and mid-budget smartphone markets in India and globally.

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How To Stop Emails From Being Tracked on Gmail, Outlook and Apple Mail (Tech)

Images on promotional emails can track you for more targeted advertisements. Here's how you can stop this on Gmail, Outlook, and Apple Mail.

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Moto Tab 8 Tablet to Launch in India at Flipkart Big Billion Days Sale Event (Tech)

The Moto Tab 8 will reportedly be a rebranded Lenovo Tab M8 FHD that is already available in India at Rs 15,999.

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Saturday 18 September 2021

Vivo X70 Series Confirmed to Launch in India on September 30 (Tech)

Similar to other Vivo X-series smartphones, the upcoming Vivo X70 series will focus on mobile photography, its dedicated microsite teases.

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TikTok's Chinese Version 'Douyin' Limits Use of App by Those Under 14 (Tech)

In the youth mode, under-14 users can only access the Douyin app for up to 40 minutes a day, and only between 6 AM and 10 PM.

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Asics Gel-Kayano 28 Review: 28 Iterations Get You A Complete Running Shoe (Tech)

The Asics Gel-Kayano 28, priced around Rs 14,999 isn’t any more expensive than its recent predecessors, but undoubtedly plays in the more serious pricing bracket for running shoes

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Xiaomi 11 Lite NE 5G India Price Leaked Ahead Of September 29 Launch (Tech)

If there are no major changes in the phones build for the Indian market, the specifications are expected to be the same as the launched version in Europe earlier this week.

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Google Search New Feature Rolling To Give Users Context About Results: How To Use (Tech)

The new feature from Google gives a little bit of context of the website or links that appear in the search results in a card on the right side of the screen.

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Antitrust Probe Finds Google Abused Android Dominance In India: Report (Tech)

India remains a key growth market for Google. It said last year it would spend $10 billion (roughly Rs 73,695 crores) in the country over five to seven years through equity investments and tie-ups.

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HP Sold Most PCs In India In Q2 2021, Samsung Records Massive 134% Growth: Canalys (Tech)

The third on the list is Dell, scoring a 40 per cent annual growth and raking 12.8 per cent market share.

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Apple iPhone 12 Series At Cheapest Price Ever Right Now: Best Deals on Amazon, Flipkart (Tech)

The iPhone 12 (vanilla), for example, is being sold at a price of Rs 63,999 on both Amazon and Flipkart, as against the sticker price of Rs 79,900 for the 64GB storage variant.

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Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G vs OnePlus 9R vs Vivo X60: Which Android Phone Is The Best Buy (Tech)

If you are looking to buy any of these phones here is a comparison between all their major specs:

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Xiaomi Mix 4, Foldable Phone & More: Upcoming Xiaomi Smartphones In India In 2021 (Tech)

Mi phones are the company's general all-arounder mid-range brand, while Redmi is its cheap line.

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iPhone 13 Too Expensive? Here's Where The Latest Apple iPhone Is Significantly Cheaper (Tech)

While it may cost too much here, the iPhone 13 is not the most expensive in India. iPhone 13 is the most expensive in Brazil, followed by Turkey.

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Friday 17 September 2021

Hasselblad Xpan Mode Review: This Classic Is Great News For OnePlus 9 Series Users (Tech)

The OnePlus 9 and the OnePlus 9 Pro phones are now getting the latest OxygenOS update which adds the Hasselblad Xpan Mode as well as camera performance improvements.

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WhatsApp May Soon Let Users Send Image as Sticker With Dedicated Button (Tech)

WhatsApp image to sticker conversion tool will be very useful for iOS users as Apple does not allow third-party sticker apps to operate on the Apple App store.

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Google Pixel 6 Series Spotted on Display At Google Store in New York City (Tech)

Google has already revealed some information about the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro smartphones.

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iOS 15 Will Roll Out on September 20, Five Best Features iPhone Users Can Enjoy (Tech)

iPhone users can check iOS 15 availability manually by heading to Settings > General > Software update.

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Google’s Nexus Twitter Account Resurrects To Announce Pixel 6 Launch And Mock Apple (Tech)

The last tweet from the Google Nexus Twitter handle is from 2017, where the company is offering discounts on exchanging their old phone with the Google Pixel 2.

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From GT Master Explorer to X9 Series, List of Realme Smartphones Coming To India Soon (Tech)

The company created a lot of buzz because of its aggressive pricing and is know known for offering products loaded with features at an affordable price.

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Samsung’s Foldable Phone Exclusivity Unlock With WhatsApp, Google And Microsoft (Tech)

Microsoft, Google, WhatsApp And Spotify have unlocked exclusive features and user experience elements for Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G and the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G foldable phone users.

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How to Check Mobile Numbers Linked With Aadhaar Card on Government's TAFCOP Portal (Tech)

Further tightening the safety from identity theft, the Department of Telecommunication, Government of India, has recently launched a portal where any Aadhaar holder can check SIM cards issued in their name.

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Samsung Galaxy S21 FE, Galaxy M52 & More: Samsung’s Upcoming Smartphone Launches (Tech)

After introducing devices like Galaxy A52s, Galaxy M62 among others the brand is all set to impress the technology geeks with an interesting line up of M and S series galaxy phones.

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India's Mobile Internet and Fixed Broadband Speeds Improved in August 2021: Ookla (Tech)

India's average Mobile download speed stood at 17.96Mbps in August 2021. Its Fixed Broadband download speed last month was at 62.45Mbps.

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How To Search Google For Images Using Reverse Search (Tech)

Google offers reverse image search, using which, you can not only find the source of an image, but also similar images to the one you already have.

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How to Delete All Promotional, Social, and Junk Mails On Gmail at Once (Tech)

Every Google account starts with 15 GB of free storage, and it is shared across Google Photos, Google Drive, and Gmail.

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Apple Fitness Plus Expands to More Countries, New Workout Modes Added (Tech)

Launched first in the US, Canada, the UK and Australia, Fitness+ will be available in 15 more countries by the end of the year.

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Realme C25Y With 50MP Main Camera Launched in India, Price Starts at Rs 10,999 (Tech)

The Realme C25Y's price in India starts at Rs 10,999 for the 4GB RAM + 64GB model and goes up to Rs 11,999 for the 4GB RAM + 128GB storage option.

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WhatsApp Testing Feature For In-App Business Directory; Next Test Likely In India (Tech)

WhatsApp said the new test would include thousands of businesses in categories like food, retail, and local services across certain São Paulo neighborhoods.

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Realme Narzo 50 Series, Band 2 and Smart TV Neo to Launch in India on Sept 24 (Tech)

The Realme Narzo 50 series, Realme Band 2, and Realme Smart TV Neo's India launch event will start at 12:30 PM on September 24.

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Thursday 16 September 2021

Motorola MH7020 Review: Why Would You Buy A Conventional WiFi Router Now? (Tech)

The Motorola MH7020 is the standalone package Mesh-Ready Wi-Fi Router, priced at Rs 7,999. It is better than standard Wi-Fi routers and has a price advantage over rival mesh systems.

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Like Fake Accounts, Facebook Will Also Shut Real Accounts Engaging in Trolling: Report (Tech)

An expansion of Facebook's network disruption models to affect authentic accounts raises further questions about how changes might impact types of public debate.

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iPhone 13 Pre-Orders Start Today: Here's How Much iPhone 13 Series Costs in India (Tech)

Preorders start today and the new iPhone 13 series including the iPhone 13, iPhone 13 Mini, iPhone 13 Pro, and iPhone 13 Pro Max go on sale on September 24.

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Apple iPhone 13 Series Pre-Orders Begin Today: All Prices, Specs and How To Pre-Order (Tech)

The iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 Mini have dual rear cameras that include a 12-megapixel ultra-wide angle shooter and a 12-megapixel wide-angle shooter. The iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max, on the other hand, come with triple rear cameras that include 12-megapixel telephoto, wide, and ultra-wide shooters.

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Top 5 Wearables For Kids: WatchOut Next Gen, Fitbit Ace 2, Boat Storm And More (Tech)

Everyone has adapted to the smartwatches and fitness trackers in the recent past and in some cases, it has turned out to be quite helpful and even life-saving.

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Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE India Launch On September 29: Expected Price, Specs & More (Tech)

Globally, the Xiaomi 11 Lite NE 5G is priced at EUR 349 (roughly Rs 30,200) onwards. There is no word on how much the smartphone will cost in India.

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PUBG: New State Crosses More Than 40 Million Pre-Registrations on Android, iOS (Tech)

The game takes place on a new map called Troi and promises to bring futuristic weapons and vehicles like drones, deployable combat shields and more.

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iPhone 13 Launched: Looking To Buy New iPhone? How To Wipe Data On Your Old iPhone (Tech)

If you are one of the iPhone users who is not aware about how to delete or wipe away the stuff on your smartphone before trading in then follow these steps.

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Xiaomi 11T, 11T Pro and Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE Launched: Price, Specifications & More (Tech)

Xiaomi 11T series comes as the first smartphone series from the Chinese manufacturer after it ditched its "Mi" branding.

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Apple iPhone Gets iOS 15 On This Day: Check If Your iPhone Is On The List (Tech)

iPhones launched as far back as 2015, the iPhone 6s series to be precise, will be able to download and run the latest iOS 15 update—that’s a support window of 6 years

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Wednesday 15 September 2021

Buying A New Apple iPhone 13? How Much Is Your Old iPhone Or Android Phone Worth? (Tech)

With Apple Trade In, when you are buying a new iPhone on the Apple India Online Store, you can choose to exchange an older iPhone or Android phone for instant credit.

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You Probably Didn’t Notice This About Apple iPhone 13’s India Availability (Tech)

This year, the iPhone 13 series goes Live for preorders in India at the same time as 30 other countries including the US, and will go on sale later this month.

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Telstra Aims To Extend 5G Coverage To 95% Of Australia By 2025 (Tech)

Australian telecom Telstra outlined a plan on Thursday, under which it aims to extend 5G coverage to 95% of the country by the end of 2025 and cut A$500 million ($366.85 million) in net costs.

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GM Tells Bolt EV Owners Park Away From Vehicles In Decks (Tech)

General Motors Co on Wednesday recommended that Chevrolet Bolt electric vehicle owners parking in decks do so on the top floor or on an open level, at least 50 feet away from other vehicles, citing potential fire risks.

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Instagram Denies Report Claiming Its App Is 'Toxic' for Teen Girls (Tech)

Instagram head of public policy Karina Newton pushed back against a report that cited Facebook research as showing its photo-centric Instagram service takes a toll on teenagers, especially girls.

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iOS 15, iPadOS 15 and watchOS 8 Will Start Rolling Out on Sept 20, Apple Announces (Tech)

Apple had earlier announced that the iOS 15 would run on iPhone 6s and above and iPod touch (7th gen). The watchOS 8 will be available for Apple Watch Series 3 and later.

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MSI Modern 15: A fast, modern machine with chic design, powerful hardware and a lightweight chassis is just what the doctor ordered for your ultrabook fix (Tech)

When PCs are so integral to our lives, it’s worth investing in a device that melds seamlessly into our schedule, looks and feels great, and doesn’t hold you back in any way.

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Redmi Smart TV Series With Dolby Audio to Launch in India on September 22 (Tech)

The upcoming Redmi Smart TV series will run on Android TV 11-based PatchWall 4 out-of-the-box.

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Apple Watch Series 6 vs Apple Watch Series 7: Big Screen Apple Watch Worth Upgrading? (Tech)

The Apple Watch Series 6 was launched last year in 40mm and 44mm case options. Apple Watch Series 7, on the other hand, comes in 41mm and 45mm sizes.

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Best 5G Smartphones You Can Buy Under Rs 25,000 in India in September 2021 (Tech)

Several brands like Xiaomi, OnePlus, and Realme are upgrading their smartphones with impressive hardware apart from 5G connectivity.

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Cyber Crime Spreads in Australia as COVID-19 Pushes More People Online (Tech)

Ransomware incidents increased nearly 15 percent, with the health sector reporting the second-highest number of attacks.

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New PlayStation Update To Bring Expanded Storage To PS5 Consoles: How To Expand SSD (Tech)

One point users need to know before they go ahead with expanding their PS5 are that they need to make sure their console is updated to the latest firmware version.

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Mujjo's Gorgeous Leather Cases For Apple iPhone 13 Series Are Now On Sale (Tech)

Mujjo says there are tweaks to the design which makes the case envelop your iPhone better and there is now more protection for the camera as well at the back.

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Decoding The Apple iPhone 13 Series: There Is A Lot More Than Just Diagonal Cameras (Tech)

Apple iPhone 13 series is the first time new iPhones are going on sale in India at the same time as other markets, including the US. And price points remain the same as last year's iPhone 12 series.

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Apple iPhone 12 Prices Slashed Post iPhone 13 Launch; 12 Pro Models Discontinued? (Tech)

Apple launched the iPhone 13 series last night, and has slashed the prices of the iPhone 12 series.

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Realme Band 2 With Large Display Tipped to Launch in India in October (Tech)

At the moment, the exact launch date of the Realme Band 2 remains unclear, and the company is yet to confirm the development.

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iPhone 13 Pre-Orders Open Sep 17: How To Pre-Order Latest iPhone In India, All Prices (Tech)

The Apple iPhone 13 Pro now gets 128GB storage in the entry spec trim and this is priced at Rs 1,19,900. The 256GB option costs Rs 1,29,900 while the 512GB storage option is priced at Rs 1,49,900.

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Tuesday 14 September 2021

In Pics: The New Apple Watch Series 7 with Durable Body and Bigger Display (Tech)

Apple Event: Along with the new Apple Watch Series 7, Apple also unveiled four new iPhones and new iPads during a virtual event held from California

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iPhone 13 Pre-Orders Open Sep 24: How To Pre-Order Latest iPhone In India, All Prices (Tech)

The Apple iPhone 13 Pro now gets 128GB storage in the entry spec trim and this is priced at Rs 1,19,900. The 256GB option costs Rs 1,29,900 while the 512GB storage option is priced at Rs 1,49,900.

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Apple Event 2021: Here's Everything Apple Launched at iPhone 13 Event; Check Price, Sale Date in India (Tech)

The new addition in Apple family includes - iPad, iPad mini, Apple Watch Series 7, iPhone 13, iPhone 13 mini, iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max.

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How Much The New Apple iPhone 13 Series Costs In India And How To Preorder (Tech)

The new Apple iPhone 13 Mini, the Apple iPhone 13, Apple iPhone 13 Pro and Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max go on sale in India later this month.

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U.S. Panel Votes To Approve $1 Billion For FTC Privacy Probes (Tech)

The U.S. House Energy and Commerce Committee voted on Tuesday to give the Federal Trade Commission $1 billion to set up a bureau dedicated to improving data security and privacy and fighting identity theft.

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Apple Event: Watch Series 7 With Sleeker Design, iPad mini with 5G Launched (Tech)

Apart from Apple Watch Series 7 and AirPods 3, the company also launched iPhone 13 series at the Apple Event 2021.

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iPhone 13 Series With A15 Bionic Chipset Launched at Apple Event 2021: Price, Specs (Tech)

Apple Event 2021: The new iPhone 13 series includes the regular iPhone 13 alongside iPhone 13 mini, iPhone 13 Pro, and iPhone 13 Pro Max.

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Apple iPhone 13 Launch Event Live Updates: Watch Series 7, AirPods 3 Also Expected (Tech)

The Apple iPhone 13 is expected to launch today, and come in four variants alongside the Apple Watch Series 7 and AirPods 3 at the California Streaming launch event.

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Battlegrounds Mobile India 1.6 Update To Bring New Mode, Unlimited Ammo & More (Tech)

Battlegrounds Mobile India that launched as a replacement of PUBG Mobile India earlier this year now has over 50 million downloads.

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Google Silently Launches New 5TB Cloud Storage Plan For Google One Users (Tech)

The 5TB plan, according to a 9to5Google report, comes with the same benefits as the 2TB plan.

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Amazon Is Expanding Its 'One' Palm-Scanning Tech to Sports and Music Venue (Tech)

Amazon explains that fans who have enrolled with Amazon One for AXS ticketing can choose to simply scan their palm instead of their mobile ID or ticket.

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OnePlus 9 RT With Snapdragon 870 SoC Tipped to Launch on October 15 (Tech)

The OnePlus 9 RT will reportedly offer modest upgrades over the OnePlus 9R and would be limited to select markets.

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Xiaomi Smart Glasses With Round Frame, 5MP Camera and in-Built Mic Unveiled (Tech)

Xiaomi Smart Glasses come with a round frame, and the device seems to take inspiration from superhero Iron Man's smart glasses 'EDITH' with a metal bar right above the nose rim.

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Samsung One UI 4.0 Beta Program Launched For Galaxy S21 Series Users In Select Markets (Tech)

Samsung One UI 4.0 is based on Android 12 operating system (OS) and introduces new and improved customisation and privacy capabilities.

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Google Fined $177 Million for Blocking Android Customisation in South Korea (Tech)

Google in a statement said it intends to appeal. It said the ruling ignores benefits offered by Android's compatibility with other programmes.

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Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G Gets More RAM Virtually via New System Update (Tech)

The system update for the Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G is 250.49MB in size and also carries the August 2021 Android security patch.

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Monday 13 September 2021

Apple iOS 14.8 Launched: Update Your iPhone Now To Save It From This Zero-Day Exploit (Tech)

Pegasus is a notable software as it bypasses Apple's BlastDoor iMessage protection that Apple put into place with the launch of iOS 14.

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Realme 8i's First Sale in India Starts Today: Price, Specs and Best Deal (Tech)

The newly launched Realme 8i lacks 5G but brings a 120Hz display in the budget segment that competitors like Xiaomi and Samsung are yet to offer at the same price point.

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iPhone 13, Apple Watch Series 7 & More: What To Expect At Apple's Event Tonight (Tech)

Apple's "California Streaming" event will be streamed live on Apple's website and YouTube channel at 10:30PM IST today.

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Apple iPhone 13 Launch Today: How To Watch Apple's 'California Streaming' Event Live (Tech)

The Apple iPhone 13 launch event will be streamed live on Apple's website and YouTube channel starting 10:30PM IST today.

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Apple AirPods 3 Launching On September 14: All We Know About Third-Generation AirPods (Tech)

Third-generation Apple AirPods are said to be unveiled during the company's September 14 event where it is also expected to launch the iPhone 13 series and the Apple Watch Series 7.

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Marvel Unlimited: Get Ready To Pay For Comic Book Subscriptions With New Marvel App (Tech)

Marvel Unlimited currently features more than 29,000 comics and costs $9.99 (roughly Rs 740) per month of $99 (roughly Rs 7,300) per year.

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Apple Faces Investigation After Users Report Cracked Screens on M1 MacBooks (Tech)

The Washington-based law firm Migiliaccio & Rathod LLP does not state that it is contemplating a class action lawsuit, and says that it is investigating reports it has received.

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Xiaomi Phones, Laptops and More Will No Longer Carry Its Shortened 'Mi' Branding (Tech)

Xiaomi notes that products manufactured under Redmi bradn will continue to carry the same moniker and logo.

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Apple M1-Powered MacBook Users Report Screen Cracking Issue, May Attract Class Action (Tech)

The Washington-based law firm Migiliaccio & Rathod LLP does not state that it is contemplating a class action lawsuit, and says that it is investigating reports it has received.

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Tecno Spark 8 With Dual Rear Cameras Launched in India, Priced at Rs 7,999 (Tech)

The Tecno Spark 8 carries a price tag of Rs 7,999 and comes in Atlantic Blue, Turquoise Cyan, and Iris Purple colours.

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OnePlus Nord 2 5G Explodes In Delhi Lawyer's Pocket In Second Such Incident: Full Story (Tech)

This is similar to an issue last month, where a user in Bengaluru had reported a similar explosion issue with the OnePlus Nord 2 5G.

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Realme C25Y Tipped to Launch in India in September: What to Expect (Tech)

Realme could be designing the Realme C25Y for entry-level smartphone buyers. The company is yet to share official details.

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Samsung Galaxy Book Business Edition, Galaxy Book Pro Business Edition Launched (Tech)

The Samsung Galaxy Book Business Edition sports a 15.6-inch full-HD LCD display and is powered by up to an 11th Generation Intel i7 processor paired with Intel Iris Xe graphics and up to 16GB of LPDDR4X RAM.

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Instagram Testing 'Favourites' Option That Will Prioritise Posts on Feed (Tech)

Instagram already offers users the option to create a "close friend" list where they can upload more intimate stories, viewable by only a select group of people.

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Realme 8s 5G vs iQoo Z3 5G vs Poco X3 Pro: Price in India, Specs, Features Compared (Tech)

The iQoo Z3 is a top pick in the sub-Rs 20,000, and the Poco X3 Pro isn't far away – can the Realme 8s 5G disrupt all of that?

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Fortnite Creator Epic Games to appeal ruling in Apple Case (Tech)

Analysts said the impact may depend heavily on how Apple chooses to implement the judge's decision.

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Android 12 Stable Update May Roll Out To Pixel Users On This Date, Support Doc Hints (Tech)

Google is also gearing up for the launch of the next generation of Pixel smartphones - Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro.

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Realme 4K Google TV Stick to Launch in India Soon, Flipkart Listing Reveals (Tech)

We can expect the Realme 4K Google TV Stick to at least support dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and run Google TV interface.

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iPhone 13 Pro Models Will Have a 1TB Storage Variant; No 64GB Model Across Lineup: Kuo (Tech)

Apple's "California Streaming" event will be livestreamed on the company's website and YouTube channel on September 14, at 10:30PM IST.

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Sunday 12 September 2021

WhatsApp Testing Voice Transcription Tool To Convert Audio Messages Into Text (Tech)

Apart from 'voice message transcription,' WhatsApp already offers the option to sent Voice Notes that recently got an upgrade to manage playback speeds.

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OnePlus Nord 2 5G Explodes In Delhi Lawyer's Gown In Second Such Incident: Full Story (Tech)

This is similar to an issue last month, where a user in Bengaluru had reported a similar explosion issue with the OnePlus Nord 2 5G.

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Realme 8S 5G To Go On Sale For The First Time Today: Price, Offers, Specs & More (Tech)

The Realme 8S 5G was launched last week alongside the Realme 8i and the Realme Pad tablet.

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Best 5G Smartphones You Can Buy Under Rs 16,000 in India in September 2021 (Tech)

Although India is yet to roll out 5G commercially, smartphones brands are already adding the connectivity option.

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Google One Gets New 5TB Storage Plan, Here's How Much it Costs in India (Tech)

All Google One premium plans let users access Google experts, add family members for sharing, and enjoy "extra member benefits."

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Koo Aims To Expand Operations, Targets 500 Employees in the Next One Year (Tech)

Koo's user base touched the 1 crore mark last month and the platform has targets to reach 10 crore users over the next one year.

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How To Change Background on Zoom, Google Meet and Microsoft Teams Apps (Tech)

Most video calling apps now offer the option to change the background to set the right mood.

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iPhone 12 Available With Big Discount Ahead of iPhone 13 Launch This Month (Tech)

iPhone 12's 64GB model is currently retailing at Rs 66,999 (down from 79,900) and the 256GB option is available at Rs 81,999 (down from Rs 94,9000).

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Saturday 11 September 2021

Micromax In Note 1 Pro Tipped to Launch in India End of September (Tech)

Since the phone is said to be a 'Pro' model, we can expect it to come with some upgrades over the vanilla Micromax In Note 1, launched last year.

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Cheapest Home Broadband Plans From Reliance JioFiber, Airtel Xstream And More (Tech)

Looking for a home broadband connection? Reliance JioFiber, Airtel Xstream broadband, ACT broadband, BSNL, Tata Sky Broadband, Excitel and more ISPs are eyeing your wallet and your attention.

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Facebook Asked To Clarify Data Collection Concerns With New Smart Glasses (Tech)

The Italian authority said it wanted to be informed on measures Facebook has put in place to protect people occasionally filmed, in particular children, as well as on systems adopted to make data collected anonymous.

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Philips Air Mask Review: You’ll Laugh At The Price Till Your Mask Makes You Breathless (Tech)

A lot of folks are genuinely at extreme discomfort with breathing issues while wearing face masks during running, jogging or exercises. The Philips Air Mask wants to solve that.

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Apple Ordered To Ease App Store Rules By US Judge Orders In Legal Battle Against Epic (Tech)

The judge ruled that Apple can no longer bar developers from providing buttons or links in their apps that direct customers to other ways to pay outside of Apple's own in-app purchase system.

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Attn iPhone Users! Your Next Bike Ride May Damage Your iPhone Camera: Here's What To Do (Tech)

It is not known whether there is a specific reason that Apple posted the document at this time, but there have been a number of reports on discussion forums and social media over the years.

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WhatsApp Is Bringing End-To-End Encryption To Chat Backups: Here's How It Works (Tech)

The move by WhatsApp comes as several governments around the world like India are pushing the instant messaging platform to break encryption.

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Google Search Finally Getting Dark Theme On Desktop, Months After Announcement (Tech)

Google, in its blog post, said that Search pages include the Google homepage, search results page, and Search settings, among others.

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Friday 10 September 2021

Want Disney+ Hotstar Free With Reliance Jio Prepaid? Here Is A List Of All Packs (Tech)

Reliance Jio is offering the Disney+ Hotstar subscription worth Rs 499 with select prepaid mobile recharge packs for Jio users.

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U.S. Lawmakers Say Decision In Apple/Epic Fight Shows Need To Update Laws (Tech)

U.S. lawmakers determined to tighten antitrust laws said on Friday that a judge's decision giving only a partial victory to "Fortnite" creator Epic Games in its fight with Apple Inc was further evidence of the need for new laws to limit Big Tech.

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U.S., EU Advance Talks To Protect Data Transfers- WSJ (Tech)

Officials from the United States and European Union are making progress on keeping data flowing across the Atlantic, with negotiations that are important to companies like Facebook Inc and thousands of others, the Wall Street Journal reported on Friday.

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OnePlus Said To Be Working on New Phone Under Rs 20,000, What This Could Mean (Tech)

If the rumours are accurate, it would be a big shift in the company's philosophy as OnePlus has traditionally offered smartphones in the mid-budget segment (except OnePlus X in 2015).

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Google Meet New Visual Effects Panel Will Now Allow Users To Set Background Blur (Tech)

The Google Meet visual effects panel has started rolling out today and will be available for all users ovr the coming weeks.

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Best Portable Speakers Under Rs 5,000 to Buy in India in September 2021 (Tech)

Portable speakers are equally handy if you're catching up on a new show/movie on a tablet, phone or laptop to get the best sound experience.

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CoWIN launches New API 'Know Your Customer's Vaccination Status': How it Works (Tech)

To provide proof of vaccination for each of these individuals, Co-WIN is already issuing a digitally verifiable certificate. This certificate can be saved on a digital device (smartphone, tablet, laptop etc), or stored in Digi Locker.

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MediaTek Kompanio 900T 6nm SoC Launched For Tablets, Notebooks: All You Need to Know (Tech)

There is no clarity on when the first device powered by MediaTek Kompanio 900T will be seen on a commercial device.

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The Samsung Galaxy Wide 5 With 5G Connectivity, Triple Rear Cameras Launched (Tech)

The Samsung Galaxy Wide 5 sports a 6.6-inch full-HD+ Infinity-V display, which is essentially a waterdrop notch. The display also has a considerable chin.

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Twitter Testing Labels for 'Bot Accounts' To Bring More Transparency (Tech)

Twitter explains that new labels will allow users to identify "good bots from spammy ones" as it aims to bring "transparency."

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Gran Tourismo 7, Spider-Man 2 & More: Major Announcements From PlayStation Showcase 2021 (Tech)

Some of the most anticipated titles that were announced include God of War: Ragnarok, GTA 5 (for PS5), Spider-Man 2, Marvel's Wolverine, new Uncharted game, Gran Tourismo 7, and more.

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Vivo X70, X70 Pro and X70 Pro Plus With 120Hz Display, Zeiss Cameras Launched (Tech)

the Vivo X60 Pro+ comes as the flagship and looks considerably different from its predecessors. Under the hood, it carries the flagship Snapdragon 888+ SoC.

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Apple Rebuffs Epic Request To Restore Fortnite Developer Account in South Korea (Tech)

Apple-Epic battle battle pivoted to South Korea last week when its parliament approved a bill that bans major app store operators from forcing software developers to use their payment systems.

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Thursday 9 September 2021

Battlegrounds Mobile India Celebrates Ganesh Chaturthi, New Missions Now Live (Tech)

Two missions are also already live within Battlegrounds Mobile India, and the third one will go live on September 14.

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Realme 8i vs Redmi 10 Prime vs Redmi Note 10s: Which One Should You Pick? (Tech)

The Redmi Note 10s offers an AMOLED panel, 4K video recording and 33W charging, the Redmi 10 Prime offers a 90Hz display and a larger battery, and the Realme 8i offers a 120Hz display in the budget range. Which should be yours?

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Facebook Ray-Ban Smart Glasses Bring Cameras, Speakers, Privacy Concerns, But No AR (Tech)

While smart glasses have not yet found a footing in the commercial market, analysts say that they are part of an emerging market.

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Airtel Xstream Buying Guide: Full List Of Airtel Xstream Broadband Plans (Tech)

The Airtel Xstream broadband plans for home start at Rs 499 per month, while Reliance JioFiber plans start at Rs 399 per month.

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One For The Future: Super Affordable JioPhone Next Is Reliance Jio’s Trump Card (Tech)

Once Reliance Jio crossed 400 million users on the network last year, Jio become the first mobile operator outside of China to cross the 400 million user mark.

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Realme Book Slim Review: The Making Of A New Laptop Genre Around Rs 50,000? (Tech)

You will be hard-pressed to find a laptop around the Rs 50,000 that is ultra slim and gets the aluminium build. For a first generation effort, the Realme Book (Slim) is impressive.

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JioPhone Next Being Tested With Limited Users; Will Be Launched Ahead Of Diwali (Tech)

The JioPhone Next will come as the first smartphone from Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance Jio.

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Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max Preorders: Do You Need The Most Powerful Fire TV Stick? (Tech)

The Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max priced at Rs 6,499 is a tad bit more expensive than the Fire TV Stick 4K which is currently priced at Rs 5,999.

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Social Media Paid Influencers Must Label Posts as Ads, a German Court Rules (Tech)

The court said one fitness influencer should have been clear she was advertising when she was paid to promote a brand of jam.

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Best Smartwatches You Can Buy Under Rs 15,000 in India in September 2021 (Tech)

Here are five smartwatches under Rs 15,000 in India to let you count footsteps and track health vitals like stress, heart beat, sleep and more.

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Motorola Working On Air Charging Tech That Can Charge Four Devices At Once (Tech)

Currently, Motorola has not shared a release timeline for the new wireless charging technology. The company is working with GuRu Wireless to work on a "new generation of wirelessly powered devices."

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Realme Buds Air 2 TWS Earbuds Get Closer Gold Colour Option, Priced at Rs 3,299 (Tech)

The Realme Buds Air 2 Closer Gold will go on sale in India on September 14 via Flipkart and Realme India channels.

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Realme Pad, Company's First Android Tablet Launched in India: Price, Specs & More (Tech)

The tablet has been priced at Rs 13,999 onwards for the bast 3GB RAM + 32GB storage Wi-Fi variant. The 4G variants are priced at Rs 15,999 for the 3GB RAM + 32GB storage model and Rs 17,999 for the 4GB RAM + 64GB storage variant.

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Realme 8s 5G, 8i With Triple Rear Cameras Launched in India: Price, Specs (Tech)

Apart from Realme 8s 5G and Realme 8i, the company has launched its first Android tablet dubbed Realme Pad.

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Apple Teasing iOS 15 Features Via Tips Notifications; Did You Get It On Your iPhone? (Tech)

Apple is rumoured to bring iOS 15 to all iPhone a day after the iPhone event on September 14.

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Microsoft Warns Azure Customers of Flaw That Could Have Led to Data Breach (Tech)

In a blog post from its security response team, Microsoft said it had fixed the flaw reported by Palo Alto Networks and it had no evidence malicious hackers had abused the technique.

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Gmail to Let Users Make Voice Calls Directly via the App, New Design Incoming (Tech)

The feature will essentially let Gmail users call another Gmail customer similar to voice calls, in addition to being able to join Google Meet meetings directly via the app.

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Oppo Working With Camera Maker Kodak For Next Flagship? Here's What We Know (Tech)

While the Oppo x Kodak collaboration may excite many enthusiasts, one has to be aware that some manage to deliver outstanding camera performance, while others have just come as a rather disappointing.

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Reliance JioFiber Buying Guide: Full List Of JioFiber Postpaid Broadband Plans (Tech)

Reliance JioFiber broadband with the postpaid billion option lets you choose to pay for 3, 6 or 12 months in one go, with zero installation charges and no security deposit needed.

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Wednesday 8 September 2021

Microsoft Showcases Refreshed Photos App for Windows 11, Here's How it Looks (Tech)

The Photos app for Windows 11 will also have fewer editing tools floating at the top, unlike being present inside the edit button on the current version.

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BenQ GS2 Review: An Easy Fit Projector For The Outdoors Or Your Child’s Room (Tech)

The BenQ GS2 projector isn’t a projector you’d buy as a piece in the home theater jigsaw. It is a unique proposition that's more about versatility and specific use cases.

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Realme 8i, Realme 8s, Realme Pad Launch Today: How To Watch Live & What To Expect (Tech)

The Realme 8i, Realme 8s, and the Realme Pad launch will take place in India at 12:30PM IST.

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WhatsApp Is Not As Private As You May Think, Despite End-to-End Encryption: Report (Tech)

WhatsApp’s director of communications, Carl Woog acknowledged that teams of contractors in Austin and elsewhere review WhatsApp messages to identify and remove abusers.

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El Salvador President Steps In To Fix Bitcoin Rollout Snags (Tech)

Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele stepped in on Wednesday to manage the fraught rollout of a payments app that underpins the nation's adoption of bitcoin as legal tender, and called on users to report any problems on his Twitter feed.

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Li-Cycle To Build EV Battery Recycling Plant In Alabama (Tech)

LiCycle Holdings Corp said on Wednesday it will build a recycling facility in Alabama to process a rising volume of lithiumion battery scrap in the U.S. Southeast for reuse by electric vehicle manufacturers.

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Apple Hypes Up iPhone 13 Launch With AR Easter Egg In Sep 14 Event Invite: How To View (Tech)

The AR logo, according to reports, suggests that the forthcoming Apple iPhone could bring some next-level AR experiences.

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PhonePe Clocks 1 Million Autopay Mandates on UPI in Just Three Months (Tech)

UPI AutoPay can be enabled on PhonePe for varied use cases such as mutual funds SIPs, Wallet Auto top-ups and for OTT subscription renewals.

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Oppo Enco Buds With 24-Hour Battery Launched in India, Priced at Rs 1,999 (Tech)

The Oppo Enco Buds TWS earbuds look similar to Samsung Galaxy Buds and feature an in-ear design.

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Facebook Smart Glasses Made In Partnership With Ray-Ban Coming Tomorrow: What We Know (Tech)

The smart glasses are a part of Facebook's larger vision to build glasses that augment the world visually and aurally.

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Best Smartwatches You Can Buy Under Rs 20,000 in India in September 2021 (Tech)

Given the amount of attention smartwatches are getting from customers around the world, manufacturers are also bringing new products every now and then at different price points.

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Samsung Galaxy S22 Rumours Start Coming; May Come With Snapdragon 898 In Some Markets (Tech)

The latest report hints that some markets are "highly likely" to get the Qualcomm Snapdragon 898 chipset under Samsung Galaxy S22's hood.

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Samsung India's Tablet Segment Grows 220% YoY in Q2 2021: IDC (Tech)

Earlier this month, Samsung refreshed its Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE tablet with a Wi-Fi variant.

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'Flipkart Boost' Programme Launched To Help Digital-First Consumer Brands Grow (Tech)

Flipkart Boost will provide end-to-end support covering planning, advertising, cataloguing, logistics, quality control and mentoring to emerging 'Made in India' brands, a statement said.

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New Zealand Banks, Post Office Hit by Outages in Apparent Cyber Attack (Tech)

Some of the affected websites affected by the attack according to local media reports included Australia and New Zealand Banking Group's New Zealand site and NZ Post.

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Microsoft Start Launched To Deliver Personalised News Feed, Available in India (Tech)

Microsoft says Microsoft Start builds on the company's existing online services including MSN, which chiefly aggregates news from sources.

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Realme GT Master Edition 5G Base Variant to Go on Sale Today: Price, Best Deal (Tech)

The Realme GT Master Edition 5G is priced in India at Rs 25,999 onwards for the base 6GB RAM + 128GB storage variant.

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Tuesday 7 September 2021

Apple California Streaming Sep 14 Event: What To Expect From Apple Watch Series 7 (Tech)

Apart from the Apple Watch Series 7 and the Apple iPhone 13, reports suggest that Apple may also unveil the next generation of AirPods, AirPods 3.

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Rapoo V700 Gaming Keyboard With 108 Keys Launched in India, Priced at Rs 4,999 (Tech)

The Rapoo V700 RGB Gaming Mechanical Keyboard is available on most of the online platforms and partner offline stores for Rs 4,999. from D...