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2020 was a difficult year for more than one reason. The COVID-19 pandemic ravaged the world while issues around racial inequality seemed to come to a head. As one of the largest tech companies in the world, Google has put a lot of time and effort into adjusting its apps, services, and business to accommodate for the global pandemic, but how has Google taken the time to accommodate for racial inequality? Black History Month may have ended for this year, but racial issues have long existed and will continue to exist for some time, so we've taken a moment to look at the ways that Google has both helped and hurt the cause. How Google tried to tackle Racial Inequality Supporting Black-owned businesses Google has worked to support Black-owned businesses through its most used services. Both in 2020 and this year, Google highlighted a series of tools it was rolling across Search, Shopping, and even Maps aimed at helping people support Black-owned businesses. Rolling out an update

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The phone is expected to make its global debut in India by the end of this month or early next month. What you need to know Realme will soon launch its first phone with a 108MP Samsung ISOCELL HM2 sensor. In addition to a 108MP primary sensor, the phone will also boast in-sensor zoom technology and an improved Starry Mode. The rest of the phone's specs haven't been revealed yet. At its Camera Innovation Event today, Realme announced that its upcoming Realme 8 Pro will come equipped with Samsung's 108MP ISOCELL HM2 sensor. Xiaomi's Mi 10i , which was launched in January, is currently the only phone that uses the sensor. The 108MP Samsung ISOCELL HM2 is a 1/1.52" type sensor that offers 9-in-1 pixel binning for improved low-light performance. Realme promises that its upcoming phone will deliver "excellent images with well-balanced exposure, vivid colors, and sharp details." The upcoming Realme 8 Pro will also come with 3x in-sensor zoom

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Realme once again delivers a budget phone that undercuts its rivals, but there are a few trade-offs. Realme has all the momentum in India's budget segment right now. The brand is the fourth-largest handset manufacturer in the country and has a market share of 16%. It has managed to acheive this by mounting an effective challenge to Xiaomi in this category. Like Xiaomi, Realme launches a lot of phones over the course of the year, and there is quite a bit of crossover between its product lines. The Realme X7 debuted in China last year and is now making its way to global markets. The phone itself shares a lot of parts with the Realme 7 Pro, which was introduced five months ago. But what sets the Realme X7 apart is the MediaTek Dimensity 800U — I used the chipset on the Redmi Note 9T a few weeks ago and came away impressed with the performance on offer. The Realme X7 is positioned against the Xiaomi Mi 10i in India, with both phones offering a similar value. So let's see w