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Xolo takes the smarter route, launches its Omega range on Twitter
The company's Twitter handle got about 6900 mentions, and received 1,752 new followers
 "Xolo takes the smarter route, launches its Omega range on Twitter")
SIM-swap fraud: A new way of stealing money
Fraudsters duplicating SIM cards to hack into bank accounts
 "SIM-swap fraud: A new way of stealing money")
Spice launches Stellar 520n on Amazon.in
Likely to give competition to Moto E
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Ryerson Futures, Chokhani Group to launch $15-mn start up fund in India
The accelerator will invest in early stage technology businesses connected to Zone Startups India and will invest up to Rs 2.7 cr annually
Ather raises $1 million capital from Flipkart founders
Flipkart founders Sachin and Binny Bansal have invested $1 million (about Rs 6.1 crore) in Ather, an electric vehicle start-up focused on designing high-speed electric two-wheelers for the Indian mark
 "Ather raises $1 million capital from Flipkart founders")
Twitter unveils improved tools to report harassment
Changes include modifications designed to speed up Twitter's response
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Windows 8.1 overtakes Windows XP in global internet usage
Windows 8 usage dropped from 5.94% to 4.9% in November
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Intel India launches initiatives for digital literacy
Company hopes to impact 5 mn people in India by end of 2015
 "Intel India launches initiatives for digital literacy")
Much-hyped OnePlus One launched in India for Rs 21,999
The flagship Sandstone Black One has 64GB in built memory and boasts Snapdragon 801 processor
 "Much-hyped OnePlus One launched in India for Rs 21,999")
Global smartphone shipments to slow in 2015, India prices to fall: IDC report
Emerging markets like India may see lower smartphone prices, average selling prices to hit fall to $102 by 2018 from $135 in 2014
 "Global smartphone shipments to slow in 2015, India prices to fall: IDC report")
Photo sharing: Netizens click a 'Like' for apps, Facebook loses dominance
Number of people who have messaged on Facebook in the last month has come down globally, from 512 mn in Jan-March 2013 to 313 mn in July-Sept 2014
 "Photo sharing: Netizens click a 'Like' for apps, Facebook loses dominance")
Why Android Lollipop takes the cake
5.0 reasons to love the latest update for Android
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Instant messaging apps' use doubled in India in last two years: study
WeChat fastest growing at 2,364%, though WhatsApp still dominates, reveals a study by GlobalWebIndex
 "Twitter to track users' apps")
First Impression: Microsoft Lumia 535
Microsoft's budget game minus Nokia tag
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Blackberry to offer $550 to those who switch from iPhone to Passport in US, Canada
However, the amount paid for iPhones would depend on their condition
 "Blackberry to offer $550 to those who switch from iPhone to Passport in US, Canada")
OnePlus to hit Indian shores on Dec 2, partners Amazon
Starting today, users interested in buying the handset can log onto the company's website to register for receiving an invite
Instant messaging space hots up in India
Nimbuzz launches call-management app; Viber announces Public Chats
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Infosys shares rally after company fixes record date for bonus issue
Shares of Infosys gained 3%, or Rs 127.8 to Rs 4,274, a record high level
 "Infosys shares rally after company fixes record date for bonus issue")
Apple iPad Air 2, mini 3 to be available in India from Nov 29
iPad Air 2 is just 6.1 mm thin which is 18% less than previous version; weighs only 437 grams
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