OnePlus 7, OnePlus 7 Pro launched in India: Price, specifications and more

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May 14, 2019

OnePlus, OnePlus 7, OnePlus 7 Pro — OnePlus 7 Pro is the latest flagship by the company

OnePlus has finally launched the much-anticipated smartphones, the OnePlus 7 and OnePlus 7 Pro. While the OnePlus 7 is a successor to the last year's flagship OnePlus 6T, the OnePlus 7 pro is a new addition to the family with more premium design features. Here's everything you need to know about the new flagship series.

Price, Availability, and Offers

As for the pricing, the OnePlus 7 has launched for a starting price of Rs. 32,999 and it goes all the way up to Rs. 37,999 for the 8GB+256GB variant. The base variant of the OnePlus 7 Pro is priced at Rs. 48,999 for the 6GB RAM and 128GB storage. The 8GB+256GB and 12GB+256GB variants of the same retail at Rs. 52,999 and Rs. 57,999 respectively.

The OnePlus 7 will be available starting May 17th and the OnePlus 7 Pro will arrive on May 28th. There will be launch offers including cashback of up to Rs 2,000 on SBI cards along with up to 70% buyback on Servify and benefits up to Rs 9,300 for Jio users. Also the new bullets wireless 2 are available at Rs 5,990. There will be pop-up events tomorrow May 15th for users to experience and buy the device in select cities, namely Banglore, Delhi, Chennai, Mumbai, Pune, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad.

OnePlus 7 Specifications

The OnePlus 7 sports a 6.41-inch FullHD+ optic AMOLED display with a 19.5:9 aspect ratio and a resolution of 2340x1080. It is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 processor coupled with 6GB or 8GB of RAM. The dual-sim handset is available in 128GB and 256GB storage options. The device sports first in class UFS 3.0 for the ultra-fast read write speeds. It runs on Android 9 Pie-based OxygenOS out of the box with Android Q coming shortly. Under the hood, there is a 3,700mAh battery powering up everything with support for the company's 20W dash charging technology seen in the other OnePlus devices in the past.

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As for the optics, the OnePlus 7 features a dual-camera setup at the back consisting of a 48-megapixel Sony IMX586 primary sensor with f/1.6 aperture and 5-megapixel secondary sensor. Up front, there is a 16-megapixel selfie shooter. The smartphone is available in Mirror Grey and stunning Red colour.

OnePlus 7 Pro Specifications

As for the OnePlus 7 Pro, it comes with a larger 6.64-inch QuadHD+ fluid AMOLED display without any sort of notch. The display runs at 90Hz for superfluid experience and supports HDR10+. It is powered by the same Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 chipset. There is a liquid cooling system to keep the device cool during intensive gaming sessions. The device packs in up to 12GB of RAM and 256GB of onboard storage There are also options for the 6/8GB of RAM along with 128 GB storage options also. The device sports first in class UFS 3.0 for the ultra-fast read write speeds. Just like its younger sibling, the OnePlus 7 Pro also runs on Google's Android 9 Pie operating system. Under the hood, it carries a 4,000mAh battery with support for company's all new 30W wrap charging technology seen in the OnePlus 6T McLaren Edition.

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In terms of the optics, the OnePlus 7 Pro features a triple-camera setup at the back consisting of a 48-megapixel Sony IMX586 primary sensor with f/1.6 aperture and a 16-megapixel wide angle sensor for photos up to 117 degrees and an 8-megapixel telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom and f/2.4 aperture. For selfies, there is a 16-megapixel pop-up selfie camera. The camera supports Laser autofocus along with PDAF and CAF for sharp images at a very small distance. The smartphone will be available in Nebula Blue, Mirror Grey, and Almond.

Disclaimer: The author is currently in Bengaluru on the invite of OnePlus India.

OnePlus 7, OnePlus 7 Pro launching in India today: Here's what to expect

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Devesh Arora

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May 14, 2019

OnePlus 7 Pro will come with a triple camera setup at the back.

OnePlus has been teasing its new series of smartphones from quite some time now. The day has finally arrived when the company is all set to reveal the smartphones all around the globe. OnePlus 7 and OnePlus 7 Pro smartphones will be unveiled at the same time in three different places, Bengaluru, New York and London.

While we have already received a ton of teasers, leaks and rumours, we can speculate what the device will look like and what it will carry under the hood. Both the smartphones, being flagships, will come with the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 processor. As far as the variants are concerned, the OnePlus 7 is expected to come with up to 8GB of RAM, the Pro variant might feature up to 12GB.

As far as the other features are concerned, the OnePlus 7 will sport a 6.2-inch AMOLED display with FullHD+ resolution whereas the more expensive Pro variant will come with a larger 6.64-inch panel with QuadHD+ resolution and a 90Hz refresh rate. While the OnePlus 7 Pro is said to come with a pop-up selfie camera design, the regular variant will settle for a waterdrop style notch.

In terms of the optics, both the smartphones will come with a primary 48-megapixel camera. While the OnePlus 7 will have a dual-camera setup like its predecessors, the company will take it one step further by adding one more lens to the 7 Pro.

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As for the pricing, the OnePlus 7 Pro is said to come with a starting price tag of Rs. 49,999. The top-of-the-line variant with 12GB of RAM and 256GB of onboard storage is expected to come with a price tag of Rs. 57,999.

Disclaimer: The author is currently in Bengaluru on the invite of OnePlus India.

Acer Nitro 5 gaming laptop review: A budget-friendly gaming laptop you should avoid

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Devesh Arora

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Acer Nitro 5, gaming laptop, budget gaming, price, specifications, review — Acer Nitro 5 sports a Carbon Fibre back.

Gaming laptops are usually priced comparatively higher than consumer laptops and above most consumers budgets and necessities. With the introduction of AMD Ryzen processors combined with Acer's aggressive pricing strategy, gaming laptops are now much easier on your wallet.

The Ryzen 5 powered Acer Nitro 5 brings a lot to the table for its price is able to create tough competition in the market. However, does it match up to the needs of gamers and normal users in the real world? Find out in our review below:

Acer Nitro 5 Review: Specifications

Acer Nitro 5 is available in a variety of configurations. The variant we had for review purposes came with an AMD Ryzen 5 2500U processor coupled with a Radeon Vega 8 GPU. The laptop even sports a dedicated AMD RX 560X graphics card along with 4GB of GDDR5 VRAM. It comes with a 15.6-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1920x1080 pixels. The device also packs in 8GB of RAM and a 1TB hard drive.

Price: Rs. 54,990

Acer Nitro 5 Review: Design

The Acer Nitro 5 does not look very attractive but the red accents integrated into the design does give it a gaming vibe. The laptop is quite bulky, which does help in keeping the internals cool due to the multiple fans and heat pipes. But, the downside to it is that the laptop is extremely difficult to carry around.

The outer shell is made out of plastic with a carbon fibre finish to it, and the subtle Acer logo makes it look quite elegant. The plastic body on the inside, though robust is a huge fingerprint magnet and you will need to keep a cloth around for your laptop to always stay shiny.

Acer Nitro 5 Review: Display

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Acer Nitro 5 sports a 15.6-inch IPS LCD panel with a resolution of 1920x1080 pixels. It is quite impressive to see a Full HD panel at this price range. However, the colours and contrast of this display are not the best you can get making it quite unsuitable for hardcore video and photo editing. Watching movies, on the other hand, is bliss on this panel.

Acer Nitro 5 Review: Performance

The laptop is powered by the AMD Ryzen 5 2500U processor with 4 cores and 8 threads. It comes with a single 8GB RAM stick installed, which is quite enough for most use case scenarios and also has room for upgradeability.

One thing that the machine lacks is an SSD, which could have drastically boosted the performance. However, at this price, no one can really complain. Notably, the laptop does have an M2 PCIe slot, which means you can add a fast SSD later down the line without giving up on the larger hard drive.

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As for the gaming performance, the device is easily able to play all e-sports titles such as Counter-Strike: Global Offensive. In order to gain higher frame rates, you will need to bring down the graphics a little bit. Heavier games like PUBG and Battlefield V can also run, but with graphics turned to medium or low.

Acer Nitro 5 Review: Keyboard and Trackpad

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The gaming laptop comes with a backlit chiclet-style keyboard. It is quite comfortable for both, gaming and long typing sessions. The trackpad uses Windows precession drivers, which means Windows 10 gestures work well. Both the keys and the trackpad have red accents around them, giving it a gaming vibe.

Acer Nitro 5 Review: Battery

Most gaming laptops do not provide a good battery life, same is the case for the Nitro 5. In normal use case scenarios including web browsing, using a couple of apps, and a few hours of media playback, the laptop delivers a battery life of around three and a half hours. However, tinkering around with the Windows performance modes and a few other settings can, you can bring it up to around five hours.

Acer Nitro 5 Review: Verdict

Acer Nitro 5 is hands down one of the best gaming laptops under Rs. 60,000. However, in order to get to such a price point, Acer has cut a few corners. The bezels around the display are quite chunky and even the cooling system is not the best in the market. Also, it is worth noting that all the AMD versions give a lower performance when compared to a similarly specced Intel machine.

In a nutshell, if you are out hunting for a good gaming laptop and you are on a tight budget, this laptop will not disappoint you. However, if you are able to stretch your budget a little bit, we would recommend going with the Intel + Nvidia options that Acer has to offer.

Spotify Lite Beta app now rolled out in India: Here's how to try it out

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May 13, 2019

Spotify India — Spotify has finally introduced Spotify Lite for Android.

Spotify recently stepped into the Indian market in order to bring a tough competition to the online music streaming services. As the market consists of people with low-end Android phones, the company is now working on a lighter version of the application, which will not only be light on the weight but also on the resources.

The company has successfully tested the Spotify Lite application in markets like Indonesia, Philippines, Malaysia, Mexico, and Brazil. Now, its time for India and the Swedish company has already started rolling out a Beta version of the 10 MB app. Interstingly enough, it looks and feels quite similar to the regular app.

Spotify Lite app uses less storage and other resources making it ideal for budget-oriented smartphones or older phones with onboard less storage and RAM. The Lite version is available on the Google Play Store and can be downloaded to any Android smartphone.

Amarjit Batra, Managing Director India, Spotify, told IANS, "Spotify Lite Beta is a step in that direction as it enables users to play millions of songs for free, takes up less space on phones, and saves data when used on the go."

"Our ambition is to be available on all platforms that make sense to our users, and make the music streaming experience as seamless as possible," he further added.

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Just like the regular version of the application, the Lite version also allows users to stream their favourite songs or playlists online. They can even download the music and keep a track on the storage. It also gives better control over the cache and the ability to clear it. The Lite app is supposed to work on all low-end Android phones even with a poor internet connection.

Asus ZenFone 6 launching on May 16: Here's everything we know so far

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Devesh Arora

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May 13, 2019

While OnePlus fans are super pumped up with OnePlus 7 Pro launching tomorrow, the smartphone will get its true competitor just two days after with Asus launching the new ZenFone 6 series. The Taiwan-based tech giant is launching its new series of flagship devices on May 16 at an event in Spain and here's everything we know so far.

Just like last year, the company is expected to launch two new smartphones, namely Asus ZenFone 6 and ZenFone 6Z. Both the smartphones will come with flagship grade hardware but the 6Z will have a slight edge over the regular version due to some aesthetic changes or a few other changes here and there.

As far as the specifications are concerned, the leaks and rumours suggest that the ZenFone 6 will be powered by the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 processor coupled with the new Qualcomm X50 modem for 5G capabilities. The device is expected to come with up to 12GB of RAM and 512GB of onboard storage.

On the optics front, the smartphone is said to come with a dual-camera setup at the back consisting of a 48-megapixel primary sensor and a 13-megapixel secondary sensor.

Just like the OnePlus 7 Pro, both the new smartphones from Asus will have a full-screen display without any notch. The more expensive Asus ZenFone 6Z is expected to come with a larger display and a higher screen to body ratio. It is also said to come with a dual slider mechanism, where if the phone is slid downwards, it will reveal a dual camera setup with dual LED flash for selfies and if it is slid upwards it will reveal a secondary speaker and two touch buttons.

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All of this can be taken with a pinch of salt and we will need to wait till May 16 to see what Asus actually has to offer and if the pricing manages to compete against the OnePlus 7 and OnePlus 7 Pro.

Realme 2 Pro to get Android Pie beta update starting May 15 confirms company

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Brahmjot Singh

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May 13, 2019

Realme 2, Realme, Realme 2 Pro, Realme 2 Pro Android, Realme 2 Pro Android Pie, Realme 2 Pro Android, Realme 2 Pro sale, Google, Android, Android 9 Pie, Android Pie — Realme 2 Pro Android 9.0 Pie beta will include Digital Wellbeing features along with all other features that come bundled with Google's Android 9.0 Pie operating system.

Realme has announced that it will start beta testing Android 9.0 Pie update for Realme 2 Pro next week. It also announced that beta testing for Realme 1, Realme U1, Realme 2 and Realme C1 will begin next month. Realme stated that the transition from beta to the stable build will start 15 to 20 days after the beta is released.

The company also announced that instead of the Google Camera app on Realme 3 Pro with Android Q beta 3, it has provided its users with the Snapdragon Camera app.

Realme 2 Pro will be the company's first smartphone to receive Android 9.0 Pie beta update, which it will start rolling out on May 15. This will be followed by the Realme 1 and Realme U1, both of which will get the update starting June 5. The beta will be rolled out last for the Realme 2 and the Realme C1, which will get it starting June 15.

The beta will include Digital Wellbeing features along with all other features that come bundled with Google's Android 9.0 Pie operating system. All the devices except for the Realme 2, Realme C1 and Realme C2 will also be getting the company's Hyber Boost 2.0 feature, which includes TouchBoost and FrameBoost that help improve touch and display performance while gaming.

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Realme is also developing a stock recovery tool for its users to test out custom ROMs and third-party plug-ins. At the same time, it is also working on improving skin tone reproduction in Chroma Boost and Nightscape modes.

Oppo Reno finally coming to India on May 28: Here's what to expect

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Tech Desk

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May 12, 2019

Oppo Reno India, oppo, reno, india launch, price in india — Oppo Reno is finally coming to India on May 28.

Oppo recently launched a new series of smartphones in China, the Oppo Reno series. The series of smartphones are finally making their way to India on May 28, 2019. The Chinese smartphone manufacturer shared a posted on its official social media platform to make the announcement.

To recall, the company launched two new smartphones in China on April 10, the Oppo Reno and Oppo Reno 10x Zoom. The company later launched the devices in Europe on April 24 along with a new 5G variant of the Reno 10x Zoom.

While the base variant of the Oppo Reno with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of onboard storage is priced at CNY 2,999 (roughly Rs. 31,000), the 6GB/256GB and 8GB/256GB models are priced at CNY 3,299 (roughly Rs. 34,000) and CNY 3,599 (roughly Rs. 37,000) respectively. The Oppo Reno 10x Zoom, on the other hand, is available at a starting price of CNY 3,999 (roughly Rs. 41,000) and goes all the way up to CNY 4,799 (roughly Rs. 50,000) for the 8GB/256GB model. We expect the pricing in the Indian market to be more or less similar.

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As far as the specifications are concerned, the Oppo Reno sports a 6.4-inch AMOLED display. It is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 processor. The Reno 10x Zoom, on the other hand, comes with a larger 6.6-inch AMOLED display and the flagship Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 chipset. Both the devices come with up to 8GB of RAM and 256GB of onboard storage. They run on ColorOS 6.0 based on Google's Android 9.0 Pie operating system.

Top 5 upcoming features on WhatsApp: Dark Mode, Product Catalogues and more

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Devesh Arora

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May 11, 2019

WhatsApp is one of the most popular cross-platform messaging application and to maintain that spot, the company needs to constantly update the app with new features. While the app has received quite a lot of features in 2019, there are some still in the works. Here's a list of top 5 features you should be excited about.

Dark Mode

One of the most awaited features on WhatsApp is the Dark Mode. Since Google announced that Dark Mode does help in saving battery, more and more apps have started introducing a darker user interface and call them either Night Mode or Dark Mode. According to a recent report, WhatsApp is working on such a mode where most of the UI elements turn black and the text is visible in white. The headings in this mode are all highlighted in green colour.

Product Catalogues

While this feature is not for the regular WhatsApp users, it is more focused on WhatsApp Business users. The feature will allow small business to showcase their products directly on WhatsApp. It will allow them to put up product catalogues of the business and it will be made visible on their WhatsApp profile.

In-app browser

In-app browser feature for WhatsApp has been in the works for quite some time now. As the name suggests, this feature will allow users to open links within the apps rather than requiring them to leave the app. The feature has already been spotted on the version 2.19.74 of WhatsApp Beta Android.

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Frequently Forwarded Info

While the forwarded icon has been there for quite some time now, the company is planning to advance the feature by throwing in Frequently Forwarded Info. This feature will basically help to curb the fake news problem as it will tell users how many times has the message been forwarded.

Stickers Notification Preview

Apart from some of the important and much-awaited features, the Facebook-owned company is also working on Stickers Notification Preview. The feature will allow users to preview stickers on the notification shade of their smartphone. While it is already available on iOS, it will soon make its way to Android.

PUBG Mobile Season 7 to release on May 17: Here's what to expect

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May 11, 2019

PUBG, pubg ps4, pubg ps4 pre order, pubg ps4 price in india, pubg ps4 price, pubg ps4 release date, pubg ps4 release date in india, pubg ps4 launch date, pubg game, pubg game download, pubg playstation 4, pubg playstation 4 release date, pubg playstation 4 price in india, pubg playstation 4 amazon, pubg, pubg mobile, pubg mobile season 7, pubg mobile leak, pubg mobile season 7 leak, pubg mobile royale pass, pubg mobile season 7 royale pass, pubg mobile skorpion — PUBG Mobile will get Season 7 update on May 17.

Tencent Games always keeps things exciting for PUBG Mobile users by constantly releasing new updates and seasons. PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds or PUBG Mobile is now finally getting the Season 7 on May 17 and here's everything that will be changed with the upcoming massive update.

As the Season 6 is about to come to an end, its time that we start talking about the Season 7. Though there is time, the popular YouTuber, Mr GhostGaming, has already revealed some of the important information about the Season 7 and Season 7 Royale Pass. According to the leak, the upcoming season will bring a new Royale Pass, handheld weapon, skins, outfits and avatar customisations.

According to the report, the PUBG Mobile servers will be down for maintenance on May 16 as the company will be uploading the necessary files for the 0.12.5 update. The new update will be made available to the users on May 17 with registrations for Season 7 Royale Pass starting on May 18.

The upcoming 0.12.5 update will bring tons of exciting changes to PUBG Mobile. Some of these changes include new skins for AKM, Kar 98K, M4, UZI, level 1 and level 3 helmets and level 1 backpack. Apart from that, there are a few other in-game elements like avatar frames, a new gun called Skorpion, avatar customisations, flight trail and parachute trail rewards and more.

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With the new Season, there will be a new Royal Pass as well. The Season 7 Royale Pass will cost 600 UC to players for the Elite upgrade and 1,800 UC for the Elite Plus upgrade. Also, players who purchase any of these upgrades will get 100 PR points. Additionally, they will get an exclusive costume, which can either be an Urban Scavenger costume or an Assault Squad costume. However, the costume can be claimed only after the player reaches level 100 in the Royale Pass.

Top 5 smartphones you can get for Mother's Day

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Devesh Arora

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May 11, 2019

Mother's day is approaching and in today's fast-moving world, getting a smartphone for her might be just the right gift. However, with hundreds of them being in the market, it can be a bit confusing. So, here are the top 5 smartphones from different price segments that you can gift your mom on this Sunday.

Apple iPhone

In case your mother has been using an iPhone all her life, the latest and greatest iPhone would be the obvious choice. Currently, if you are looking out for a big screen iPhone, the iPhone XS Max is the best option. However, if you are on a budget and still want something latest, then the iPhone XR should be your pick.

Samsung Galaxy S10 series

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On the other hand, if on the team Android, then the best smartphone right now will be the Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus. If she prefers a smaller form factor, you might wanna consider the Galaxy S10 or the S10e. All of the three smart[hones come with a great set of cameras and perform well out of the box.

OnePlus 6T

In case you are looking for a phone that is snappy out of the box and does not have unnecessary gimmicks, then you should consider the OnePlus 6T. The OnePlus 6T also sports a water drop style notch and comes with flagship grade hardware including a Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 chipset. It is currently available at a starting price of Rs. 32,999.

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Vivo V15 Pro

If your mother wants a phone that can take great selfies and has an easy to use user interface, you cannot go wrong with the Vivo V15 Pro. It comes with a 32-megapixel pop-up selfie camera and the 5th generation in-display fingerprint scanner. The device also sports a 48-megapixel camera at the back. It comes with a more powerful the Qualcomm Snapdragon 675 coupled with 6GB of RAM. All of this comes in at a price of Rs. 28,999.

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Redmi Note 7 Pro

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If you are on a tight budget or your mother is just stepping into the world of smartphones, the Redmi Note 7 Pro will be a great choice. The smartphone comes with a 6.3-inch FullHD+ display with a waterdrop style notch up front. It is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 675 chipset coupled with up to 6GB of RAM. It is available at a starting price of Rs. 13,999.

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Frequently Forwarded Info

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Apple iPhone

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