Here's a rundown of 11 significant news stories to keep you in the know

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Meta’s ‘Threads’ app is here, analyst calls Mark Zuckerberg’s Instagram app 'Twitter-Killer'

Mark Zuckerberg-owned Meta launched the much anticipated Twitter rival platform Threads on July 6. "Let's do this. Welcome to Threads,"Zuckerberg posted on the app, along with a fire emoji.

Threads has been launched as a standalone app that supports posting 500-character text updates, photos, and videos. However, users can also log in to the app using their Instagram credentials and follow the same accounts. This shall make it an easy addition to existing habits for Instagram's more than two billion monthly active users.

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OnePlus Buds 2r Review: Uncomplicated, and music to the ears

OnePlus has been on something of a product-releasing spree this year — four smartphones, its first ever tablet, and three pairs of Truly Wireless Stereo (TWS) earbuds. The latest among these latter are the Buds Pro 2r, which come in a pill-shaped box and have really simple controls. How do they measure up against their competition? Read on.

The Buds 2r, as I mentioned above, are the third such to come from the OnePlus stale this year, following the excellent OnePlus Buds Pro 2 and the OnePlus Nord Buds 2. They are priced at Rs 2,199.

Apple iPhone 15 series rumoured to get extended battery capacity

Apple is expected to launch its much-anticipated iPhone 15 series in September this year. The next-generation Apple device is expected to come with an extended battery life, according to reports. The new iPhone 15 is expected to have a battery capacity that is 18 percent higher than that of the older models, a few reports claim.

Speaking of the battery capacity, leaks and reports suggest that the iPhone 15 will have a battery capacity of 3877 mAh, while the iPhone 15 Plus will have a battery capacity of 4912 mAh. On the other hand, the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max will have a battery capacity of 3650 mAh and 4852 mAh, respectively.

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Here's how Indian government and states plan to tackle the rising tomato prices

The Consumer Affairs Ministry is likely to launch a Tomato Grand Challenge, inviting innovative ideas for improving the production, processing and storage of the commodity. Meanwhile, the Tamil Nadu government has decided to sell tomatoes at a cost price in government-run Farm Fresh Outlets (FFOs). Check out in details here.

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