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Xiaomi details its global Mi 10 debut. (Source: Twitter)

The Xiaomi Mi 10 series will go global in March 2020

The Xiaomi Mi 10 and 10 Pro are already available on the Chinese smartphone market. Now, the OEM has announced an international launch event for these flagships. In addition, a new rumor hints at an upcoming addition to their seri...

Deirdre O Donnell, 07 Mar 2020 20:55

Huawei may offer greater cuts of app revenue to developers, if for a limited time only

Huawei is currently compelled to generate its own in-house alternative to the Google Play Store - and to this platform's developer-side ecosystem in turn. Accordingly, it has publicly released details on the percentages app makers...

Deirdre O Donnell, 07 Mar 2020 16:30

The Vivo Nex 3S: new SoC, same waterfall display. (Source: Weibo)

The Vivo Nex 3S 5G's existence is confirmed in a new official leak

Earlier leaks had suggested that Vivo would refresh its Nex 3 flagship phone with a Snapdragon 865- and 5G-equipped variant. Now, the OEM has validated them in a new Weibo post. This new version of the device will launch on March ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 06 Mar 2020 19:57

It has been a rocky start for the Mi A3 on Android 10. (Image source: Xiaomi)

The Xiaomi Mi A3 starts receiving a fixed version of Android 10 amid warnings of rolling back to Android 9.0 Pie causing errors and defects

Reports are that Xiaomi has fixed the bugs that affected last weekend's Android 10 upgrade for the Mi A3. However, the company also warns that rolling back to Android 9.0 Pie from Android 10 can cause system instabilities, which i...

Alex Alderson, 06 Mar 2020 17:14

Android 10 is the Mi Mix 3's first OS upgrade. (Image source: Xiaomi)

The Mi Mix 3 finally receives Android 10 globally, its first OS upgrade

Android 10 on the Mi Mix 3 has been a long time coming, with Xiaomi first releasing a beta build for the device way back in October. While the company issued Android 10 for Chinese handsets in January, the rest of the world has ha...

Alex Alderson, 06 Mar 2020 16:57

A concept render of what the Redmi Note 9 Pro could look like. (Image source: @BenGeskin)

Rumour | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro spotted on Geekbench with Snapdragon 720G and 6 GB of RAM

The Redmi Note 9 Pro is almost upon us, and Geekbench may have given us an insight into what chipset Xiaomi has chosen to power its upcoming mid-range handset. Seemingly choosing to do battle with the Realme 6 Pro, the Redmi Note ...

Alex Alderson, 06 Mar 2020 13:22

Huawei released the original P20 Lite in March 2018. (Image source: Huawei)

Rumour | Huawei fuels speculation that it has binned the P20 Lite after one software update, and thousands of people are not happy about it

It seems that the P20 Lite may forever remain on EMUI 9.1. Android 10 and EMUI 10 are not on the way despite the P20 Lite only having received one OS upgrade. Unsurprisingly, fans and owners of the device are unhappy about the new...

Alex Alderson, 06 Mar 2020 13:08

OPPO wants you to think of it when you think 5G. (Source: YouTube)

OPPO unveils its 5G CPE, the "Omni"

OPPO finally introduced its long-awaited Find X2 series today (March 6, 2020). However, it also had a "one more thing" moment: a new mobile-broadband device that could bring 5G speeds to the home or office. It is based on the Snap...

Deirdre O Donnell, 06 Mar 2020 12:00

Oppo Find X2 and Find X2 Pro are now available for purchase in Europe (Image source: Oppo)

Oppo Find X2 and Find X2 Pro launched with 120Hz QHD+ screen, 65W charging, and more

The highly-awaited successor to the Oppo Find X is here in the form of the Oppo Find X2 and Oppo Find X2 Pro. Both phones come with a 6.7-inch QHD+ 120Hz AMOLED panel, 12GB of RAM, a 4,200mAh battery that can be charged at 65W, an...

Anil Satyanarayana, 06 Mar 2020 11:48

TCL's new rollable phone concept device. (Source: TCL)

TCL's rollable phone now exists as a concept device, as does its tri-folding tablet

Some prior leaks and rumors have pointed to the development of a phone with a display that extends on a roller at TCL. Now, the OEM has confirmed these hints with a new concept based on such a design. It is touted to solve some of...

Deirdre O Donnell, 05 Mar 2020 21:16

The MediaTek Dimensity 800 may power a new phone soon. (Source: MediaTek)

Rumour | The first MediaTek Dimensity 800-powered phone will be made by Redmi

The MediaTek Dimensity 800 is a new processor that may make 5G even more mid-range in 2020. Now, a reliable Weibo tipster asserts that Redmi is to be the first OEM to bring it to the mobile-device market in 2020. It is an outside ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 05 Mar 2020 18:21

TCL has revealed new product lines for 2020. (Source: TCL)

TCL introduces its new "Quantum Dot Pro" TVs

TCL has launched new TVs for 2020, which are divided into 3 series: V8, C8 and P9, which also have their own additional marketing monikers and specific enhancements or use-cases. They are quantum-dot panels, some of which also hav...

Deirdre O Donnell, 05 Mar 2020 17:48

These new products were registered with the WPC in March 2020. (Source: WPC)

New TWS earbuds from Xiaomi may be on the way

A new listing for "Mi True Wireless Earphones 2S" has appeared on the Wireless Power Consortium (WPC) website. Based on this name, it seems that Xiaomi has a new TWS product on the way. However, the image that goes with their new ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 05 Mar 2020 17:07

UNISOC is among the handful of companies that have in-house developed 5G modems. (Image Source: AndoridPCTV)

UNISOC announces the world's first 6 nm smartphone SoC with integrated 5G

The UNISOC T7520 mid-range SoC also is the world's first chip to integrate a dual-5G modem with NR TDD+FDD carrier aggregation. Thanks to the improved 6 nm manufacturing process, UNISOC aims to lower the price point for 5G-enable...

Bogdan Solca, 05 Mar 2020 16:23

The flagship Kirin 1020 SoC is almost ready to enter mass-production at the TSMC foundries. (Image Source: MyDrivers)

Huawei's upcoming Kirin 1020 SoC rumored to launch with ARM Cortex-A78 cores this year

ARM has not even finalized production for the Cortex-A78 cores and Huawei already plans to include them in this year's Kirin 1020 SoC powering the mate 40 flagships? A rather unlikely scenario considering all the problems the U.S....

Bogdan Solca, 05 Mar 2020 15:50

Realme 6 and Realme 6 Pro are now available for purchase in India

Realme 6 and Realme 6 Pro launched in India with 30W charging support, 90Hz screen, and more

Realme 6 and Realme 6 Pro are Realme's latest mid-range offerings for the India market. Both phones come with impressive specs such as a 90Hz screen, a 4,300mAh battery that can be charged at 30W, a quad-camera array at the back a...

Anil Satyanarayana, 05 Mar 2020 09:53

Realme X50 Pro will be available for purchase on Realme's official website and Flipkart

Realme X50 Pro 5G to go on sale in India at noon today

Realme X50 Pro will be available for purchase today at noon. It will be available on both Flipkart and the official Realme website. Users can also take advantage of a host of benefits such as cashback, no-cost EMI, and exchange of...

Anil Satyanarayana, 05 Mar 2020 04:36

Chuwi teases the AeroBook Pro ahead of its Indiegogo launch

Chuwi has posted several specs for its upcoming AeroBook Pro PC. It is to be a 15.6-inch notebook with a 4K display rated to cover 100% of the sRGB color-space, and an ultra-thin "full-metal" case. It will become available as part...

Deirdre O Donnell, 04 Mar 2020 23:07

The Find X2, according to a new leak, at least. (Source: Twitter)

A new leak appears to confirm the OPPO Find X2's looks and camera count

The OPPO Find X2 is yet to be launched. However, the prolific leaker Roland Quandt claims to have some real-life renders of the phone. They match earlier tips that show a phone with a single punch-hole selfie camera and 3 rear-fac...

Deirdre O Donnell, 04 Mar 2020 22:23

The OnePlus 8 will supposedly be the mid-tier device in the OnePlus 8 series. (Image source: @OnLeaks & CashKaro)

Rumour | OnePlus to pitch the OnePlus 8 series at £400 (~US$535) with 30 W wireless charging on the cards too

Following on from yesterday's report that OnePlus will announce its next suite of devices next month, a new rumour claims that the OnePlus 8 series will start at just £400 (~US$510). Additionally, the OnePlus 8 Pro, the premier of...

Alex Alderson, 04 Mar 2020 19:06

Xiaomi released the Redmi Note 7 Pro just over a year ago. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Android 10 hits the Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Pro

Android 10 is here for the Redmi Note 7 Pro. We would recommend holding off for the time being though, as the build will likely contain a few bugs. The first Android 10 build for the Redmi Note 7 Pro comes just a few days after Xi...

Alex Alderson, 04 Mar 2020 17:59

ASRock Phantom Gaming RX 590 GME. (Image Source: Videocardz)

Polaris in the era of Navi: AMD Radeon RX 590 GME spotted on Chinese website, expected to launch on March 9

Listings of the AMD Radeon RX 590 GME by several AMD AiB partners have started popping-up on Chinese websites. The Radeon RX 590 GME is clocked lower than the non-GME variant and is slated to launch on March 9 exclusively for the ...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 04 Mar 2020 05:42

Another juicy leaked detail about the new Red Magic phone. (Source: Weibo)

The AnTuTu score record is broken in 2020 again, this time by the Nubia Red Magic 5G

The Red Magic 5G is Nubia's upcoming 2020 gaming phone. It is slated to get a 144Hz display, the Snapdragon 865 SoC and up to 16GB of RAM. The OEM has also showed off its AnTuTu benchmarking score, which knocks that of the Black S...

Deirdre O Donnell, 03 Mar 2020 19:54

So this is the quad-curve design of the Huawei P40 Pro, according to @RODENT950. (Image source: @RODENT950)

Huawei P40 Pro: Quad-curve design shows up in real image

This is how the display of the Huawei P40 Pro should look, with it curving into its frame on all four sides. The photo in question has been making the rounds for some time now, but a reliable Huawei leaker has now been able to con...

Alex Alderson, 03 Mar 2020 17:06

The Mi A3 will receive a working version of Android 10, eventually. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi to re-release Android 10 for the Mi A3 "as soon as possible"

It has not been a good few days for Xiaomi, at least concerning the Mi A3 anyway. Having botched the device's Android 10 update the company now claims that it is working to re-release the OS upgrade "as soon as possible". Convince...

Alex Alderson, 03 Mar 2020 16:52

Huawei is working with Indus OS to create a Play Store alternative

Huawei likely to partner with Indus OS to develop Google Play Store alternative

Huawei has been hard at work developing its own Play Store alternative for quite some time now. The company is reportedly negotiating with Indian app developer Indus OS to create one for the country. Indus OS is an established pl...

Anil Satyanarayana, 03 Mar 2020 15:27

OnePlus 8 release date slated for sometime in April

OnePlus will reportedly launch the OnePlus 8 series of smartphones in April, according to a source familiar with the matter. The company is expected to release three devices this year; the OnePlus 8 Lite, OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 P...

Anil Satyanarayana, 03 Mar 2020 10:22

Xiaomi's new wireless charging mode in action. (Source: YouTube)

Xiaomi teases its new 40W wireless charging standard

Xiaomi's current highest rate of commercial-grade wireless charging is found in the Mi 10 series. It can power a phone at 30 watts (W). However, the OEM has also just demonstrated its next generation, a 40W system, that can charge...

Deirdre O Donnell, 02 Mar 2020 23:18

This is what the Black Shark 3 might look like. (Source: Weibo)

A new leak suggests the Black Shark 3 Pro will have a QHD+ display, whereas the 3 will not

The Black Shark 3 series is thought to be the next upcoming generation of Xiaomi's gaming phones. New tips spilled onto Weibo indicate how the rumored Pro variant may differ from the base model. Apparently, these variations will m...

Deirdre O Donnell, 02 Mar 2020 22:08

The Redmi K30 series has been a roaring success for Xiaomi, so far. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi Redmi K30 sales hit the equivalent of ~US$230 million in sales in under three months

The Mi 10 and Mi 10 Pro have proven immensely popular for Xiaomi, but so has the Redmi K30 series. The Redmi K30 4G and Redmi K30 5G have only been available for a month and two months respectively, but the series has already exce...

Alex Alderson, 02 Mar 2020 21:33

The Android 10 rollout for the Mi A3 has been a mess. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Fingerprint scanner not working on your Xiaomi Mi A3 after upgrading to Android 10? There is a workaround

The Android 10 rollout for the Mi A3 has been catastrophic, with Xiaomi pulling the initial build just a few days after unexpectedly releasing it over the weekend. If you are one of the unlucky few to have upgraded your Mi A3 to A...

Alex Alderson, 02 Mar 2020 21:25

The Redmi Note 7 is yet to even receive Android 10 officially yet. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Rumour | Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 spotted running MIUI 12 and Android 11 on Geekbench

While the Redmi Note 7 is yet to receive Android 10 builds of MIUI 11, someone may have been trying out MIUI 12 on one unit. Spotted on Geekbench, the rogue Redmi Note 7 claims to be running Android 11, currently known as Android ...

Alex Alderson, 02 Mar 2020 21:14

The Redmi K30 Pro and K30 Pro Zoom Edition are likely to resemble the regular Redmi K30. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Rumour | Xiaomi to release Redmi K30 Pro and Redmi K30 Pro Zoom Edition amid possible hands-on sighting of deep blue colourway

The Redmi K30 has already proven hugely successful, but Xiaomi is not done with the series yet. While the Redmi K30 Pro may be one of the worst kept secrets in smartphone tech at the moment, XDA Developers has uncovered that a thi...

Alex Alderson, 02 Mar 2020 18:36

Xiaomi will likely release a Redmi Note 9 and Redmi Note 9 Pro. (Image source: @manukumarjain)

Xiaomi teases the Redmi Note 9 and Redmi Note 9 Pro ahead of mid-March release

The Redmi Note 8 Pro may have only just received Android 10, but Xiaomi is already teasing its successor. Set to launch on March 12, the Redmi Note 9 Pro will be joined by the Redmi Note 9. Seemingly paired with four rear-facing c...

Alex Alderson, 02 Mar 2020 18:19

Xiaomi discontinues the Android 10 rollout for the Mi A3 after heavy bug complaints

Xiaomi released Android 10 for the Mi A3 yesterday. As is becoming a theme with Xiaomi's Android One OS updates, however, the build was extremely buggy, and the company has now chosen to pull the update entirely.

Ricci Rox, 02 Mar 2020 16:53

The Realme 6 series may look like this. (Source: Weibo)

The Realme 6 and 6 Pro's SoCs may have been confirmed in new leaks

The Realme 6 and 6 Pro are upcoming phones with the potential to bring new quad cameras and 30W charging to the cost-effective end of the Indian market. They are currently rumored to be powered by the MediaTek Helio G90 and Snapdr...

Deirdre O Donnell, 01 Mar 2020 19:34

A new 5G phone, the Vivo Z6, is now up for pre-order

The Z6 is the OEM Vivo's new Snapdragon 765G-powered phone. As such, it comes with dual-mode 5G in addition to 6-8GB of RAM, 44W charging and a headphone jack. It has been released onto the Chinese market via its maker's own websi...

Deirdre O Donnell, 01 Mar 2020 19:00

Bugs galore | The Mi A3 finally receives the Android 10 update

After months of promises and rumors, the Mi A3 is finally receiving the much-awaited Android 10 update. The OTA weighs in as a 1.3 GB download and brings all the typical Android 10 features. The update, however, appears to be a ra...

Ricci Rox, 01 Mar 2020 08:16

OPPO teases its flagship launch event for the 2nd time. (Source: OPPO)

OPPO updates its Find X2 launch info

Had the CoViD-19 outbreak not occurred, OPPO would have revealed its 2020 flagship X2 series already. However, it was obliged to reschedule this event, as did many smartphone OEMs planning shows for MWC 2020. However, the company ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 29 Feb 2020 20:49

The Realme Band's color options. (Source: Realme)

Realme's first wearable is a smart band that will launch in India soon

Realme has been connected with an inaugural wearable for a while. This product is, as it turns out, of the fitness-tracker variety. It is set to launch on March 5, 2020 in the Indian market. Accordingly, this smart device has 9 "s...

Deirdre O Donnell, 29 Feb 2020 17:40

This build may not be available to all Mi A3 handsets OTA initially. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi Mi A3 receives an unexpected update

While Xiaomi is still yet to announce when the Mi A3 will receive Android 10, a build containing the OS upgrade has gone live. The update, which can be downloaded now, brings other optimisations besides Android 10 to the Mi A3 too...

Alex Alderson, 29 Feb 2020 15:35

The much-awaited Widevine DRM L1 certification is here. (Source: AndroidPit)

Stable global Android 10 update arrives for the Redmi Note 8 Pro

Rejoice, Redmi Note 8 Pro owners around the world; Android 10 is here for you! The global Android 10-based MIUI 11 update is now rolling out to the Redmi Note 8 Pro. It doubles up as the February security patch and introduces Wide...

Ricci Rox, 29 Feb 2020 08:41

How much does it cost Xiaomi to build the Mi 10? US$440 apparently

The Mi 10 was released last week and fans may have been put off by its nigh-US$600 starting price tag. Here, we have a closer look at how much it may have cost Xiaomi to build the Mi 10, with the goal of ascertaining just how fair...

Ricci Rox, 28 Feb 2020 20:51

The Honor 8X was released in 2018. (Source: Huawei)

EMUI 10 global rollout for the Honor 8X kicks off

Slowly but surely, Huawei is now rolling out the Android 10-based EMUI 10 update to Honor 8X owners around the globe, with users of the phone across Europe and Asia confirming receipt of the update. This will also be the last OS u...

Ricci Rox, 28 Feb 2020 20:49

Xiaomi started upgrading the Redmi Note 8 Pro to Android 10 last month, albeit only in China. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Redmi Note 8 Pro: Another update goes live for Xiaomi's mid-range smartphone, but it won't bring Android 10 to most handsets

While it has been almost two months since Xiaomi brought Android 10 to the Redmi Note 8 Pro, most handsets remain on Android 9.0 Pie. Now, the device that DxOMark described as having a limited dynamic range, has received another A...

Alex Alderson, 28 Feb 2020 20:33

The black OPPO Watch also has a new band in this leak. (Source: Weibo via IndiaShopps)

The latest OPPO Watch leak hints at Wear OS and one of its case/band variants

OPPO has already let it be known that it will launch its first ever smartwatch soon, and that it has taken profound design cues from Apple. However, the OEM has yet to mention anything about the new wearable's software. A well-kno...

Deirdre O Donnell, 28 Feb 2020 16:47

This model will not be released as a commercial product. (Image Source: Vivo)

Vivo unveils impressive port-less APEX 2020 concept phone

The latest APEX concept phone from Vivo does away with buttons or ports and introduces a seamless design that combines a FullView display extending on each side with an in-screen selfie cam / fingerprint sensor plus a 3rd gen Scre...

Bogdan Solca, 28 Feb 2020 14:50

Realme 6 and Realme 6 Pro will be launched in India on March 5th

Realme 6 and Realme 6 Pro prices leaked ahead of launch; will reportedly start at Rs. 9,999

Prices of the upcoming Realme 6 and Realme 6 Pro smartphones have been leaked. The former will reportedly cost Rs. 9,999($138) while the latter will retail at Rs. 14,999($193). Realme will officially unveil both phones at a launch...

Anil Satyanarayana, 28 Feb 2020 13:10

Realme has rolled out the Android 10 for Realme 5 Pro and Realme X

Realme 5 Pro and Realme X get Android 10 update

Realme has unveiled the Android 10 update for Realme 5 Pro and Realme X. It is based on Realme UI and brings forth some new features such as Smart Sidebar, three-finger screenshot, Focus Mode, and more. Users can expect to receive...

Anil Satyanarayana, 28 Feb 2020 10:19

Xiaomi Mi A1 February 2020 update notification (Source: Own)

Xiaomi updates the Mi A1, still no Android 10

Although it has been confirmed that Android 10 will not hit the Mi A1 via any official channels, some users still hope that Xiaomi might release the third major update for this handset. However, this month's update is nothing more...

Codrut Nistor, 28 Feb 2020 10:03

Chinese Tech

The Xiaomi Mi 10 series will go global in March 2020

Huawei may offer greater cuts of app revenue to developers, if for a limited time only

The Vivo Nex 3S 5G's existence is confirmed in a new official leak

The Xiaomi Mi A3 starts receiving a fixed version of Android 10 amid warnings of rolling back to Android 9.0 Pie causing errors and defects

The Mi Mix 3 finally receives Android 10 globally, its first OS upgrade

Rumour | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro spotted on Geekbench with Snapdragon 720G and 6 GB of RAM

Rumour | Huawei fuels speculation that it has binned the P20 Lite after one software update, and thousands of people are not happy about it

OPPO unveils its 5G CPE, the "Omni"

Oppo Find X2 and Find X2 Pro launched with 120Hz QHD+ screen, 65W charging, and more

TCL's rollable phone now exists as a concept device, as does its tri-folding tablet

Rumour | The first MediaTek Dimensity 800-powered phone will be made by Redmi

TCL introduces its new "Quantum Dot Pro" TVs

New TWS earbuds from Xiaomi may be on the way

UNISOC announces the world's first 6 nm smartphone SoC with integrated 5G

Huawei's upcoming Kirin 1020 SoC rumored to launch with ARM Cortex-A78 cores this year

Realme 6 and Realme 6 Pro launched in India with 30W charging support, 90Hz screen, and more

Realme X50 Pro 5G to go on sale in India at noon today

Chuwi teases the AeroBook Pro ahead of its Indiegogo launch

A new leak appears to confirm the OPPO Find X2's looks and camera count

Rumour | OnePlus to pitch the OnePlus 8 series at £400 (~US$535) with 30 W wireless charging on the cards too

Android 10 hits the Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Pro

Polaris in the era of Navi: AMD Radeon RX 590 GME spotted on Chinese website, expected to launch on March 9

The AnTuTu score record is broken in 2020 again, this time by the Nubia Red Magic 5G

Huawei P40 Pro: Quad-curve design shows up in real image

Xiaomi to re-release Android 10 for the Mi A3 "as soon as possible"

Huawei likely to partner with Indus OS to develop Google Play Store alternative

OnePlus 8 release date slated for sometime in April

Xiaomi teases its new 40W wireless charging standard

A new leak suggests the Black Shark 3 Pro will have a QHD+ display, whereas the 3 will not

Xiaomi Redmi K30 sales hit the equivalent of ~US$230 million in sales in under three months

Fingerprint scanner not working on your Xiaomi Mi A3 after upgrading to Android 10? There is a workaround

Rumour | Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 spotted running MIUI 12 and Android 11 on Geekbench

Rumour | Xiaomi to release Redmi K30 Pro and Redmi K30 Pro Zoom Edition amid possible hands-on sighting of deep blue colourway

Xiaomi teases the Redmi Note 9 and Redmi Note 9 Pro ahead of mid-March release

Xiaomi discontinues the Android 10 rollout for the Mi A3 after heavy bug complaints

The Realme 6 and 6 Pro's SoCs may have been confirmed in new leaks

A new 5G phone, the Vivo Z6, is now up for pre-order

Bugs galore | The Mi A3 finally receives the Android 10 update

OPPO updates its Find X2 launch info

Realme's first wearable is a smart band that will launch in India soon

Xiaomi Mi A3 receives an unexpected update

Stable global Android 10 update arrives for the Redmi Note 8 Pro

How much does it cost Xiaomi to build the Mi 10? US$440 apparently

EMUI 10 global rollout for the Honor 8X kicks off

Redmi Note 8 Pro: Another update goes live for Xiaomi's mid-range smartphone, but it won't bring Android 10 to most handsets

The latest OPPO Watch leak hints at Wear OS and one of its case/band variants

Vivo unveils impressive port-less APEX 2020 concept phone

Realme 6 and Realme 6 Pro prices leaked ahead of launch; will reportedly start at Rs. 9,999

Realme 5 Pro and Realme X get Android 10 update

Xiaomi updates the Mi A1, still no Android 10

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