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Amazon announces Youth Offer on Amazon Prime, offers membership at effective price of Rs 164

E-commerce giant Amazon has announced a new offer — Youth Offer on Amazon Prime — to bring more Prime members. However, with this offer the company is targeting those between the age of 18-24. Through this offer, Amazon is offering both annual and quarterly Prime membership at an effective price of Rs 499 and Rs 164 respectively. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/3yPQdST via app promotion

Twitter halts profile verification process, here’s why

Just over a week after relaunching verification, Twitter has announced that it has paused the process of verification of profiles on its platform. The company announced this in a tweet, where it said, “We’re rolling in verification requests. So we gotta hit pause on accepting any more for now while we review the ones that have been submitted. We’ll reopen requests soon! (we pinky swear)” from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/3wG70Wu via app promotion

Computex 2021: Intel announces 5G Solution 5000, new 11th-gen CPUs for portable laptops

At the ongoing virtual Computex 2021 trade show in Taiwan, Intel announced its new 5G module for laptops that it calls Intel 5G Solution 5000. It also presented two new 11th generation Core U series processors - intel Core i7-1195G7 and  i5-1155G7 - that we will see in thin and light laptop refreshes later this year.  Intel 5G Solution 5000 Intel 5G Solutions 5000 is an M.2 module and will serve as an easy way for manufacturers to add 5G support to their products. Intel says that the module has been certified for 5G use with carriers across the globe, and is said to deliver five times faster speeds as compared to its Gigabit LTE technology for laptops (up to 4.7 Gbps and upload speeds of up to 1.25 Gbps). It will be available in more than 30 laptops by the end of next year, and in a few Acer, HP, and Asus laptops later this year itself.  Since Intel already sold its modem business, the majority of it to Apple, the module has been designed in partnership with MediaTek and Fibocom. Me

Realme Smart 4K TV with Dolby Atmos Audio, Dolby Vision display launched, price starts at Rs 27,999 onwards

BBK-owned smartphone brand Realme has expanded its smart TV lineup in India with the launch of Smart 4K TV in the country. The company has launched two screen sizes of the Smart 4K TV. The Realme Smart 4K TV has been launched in two screen sizes — 43-inch and 50-inch. The former is priced at Rs 27,999, while the latter is priced at Rs 39,999. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/3uKGVo5 via app promotion

Realme X7 Max 5G with Dimensity 1200 launched in India: Price, specifications and availability

Realme X7 Max 5G has officially launched as the first phone to be powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 1200 processor. Realme has been teasing the X7 Max 5G for quite some time now, with its key features out in the open. Realme has also launched the Realme smart TV 4K series alongside the X7 Max 5G. The Realme X7 Max 5G is based on the Realme GT Neo that was launched in April. The phone offers a 120Hz refresh rate display, triple rear cameras and a fast-charging battery to boot. Let's take a look at the price, specifications and availability of the Realme X7 Max 5G in India. Realme X7 Max 5G price and availability Realme X7 Max 5G is priced starting at Rs 26,999 for the base variant with 8GB RAM and 128GB storage and the maxed-out Realme X7 Max 5G with 12GB RAM and 256GB storage is priced at Rs 29,999. Realme X7 Max 5G goes on sale from June 4 on Flipkart, Realme India store and soon in offline stores as well. Also Read: Realme launches 43-inch and 50-inch 4K HDR Smart TVs in Indi

Realme launches 43-inch and 50-inch 4K HDR Smart TVs in India

Alongside the Realme X7 Max 5G, the company also launched the Realme 43-inch and 50-inch 4K HDR Smart TVs. The TVs are priced at Rs 27,999 for the 43-inch variant and Rs 39,999 for the 50-inch variant and will be available starting June 4, 12 Noon. The TVs run on Android TV UI and bring with them far-field mics for hands-free controls. You can switch on and off the TV by simply using your voice without the remote control.  Realme 43-inch and 50-inch smart TV features and specifications The features on offer are identical for both the screen sizes with the difference being in the screen size and price. Both the TVs have D-LED backlighting and no dimming zones. Both are 4K TVs with a resolution of 3840 x 2160. The TV supports HDR 10, HLG and Dolby Vision. It also supports Dolby Atmos and has 24W of sound output.  The Realme 43-inch and 50-inch TVs run on the Android TV UI and have access to the Google Play Store to download apps and popular streaming services. The TV supports all popul

Google to be sued by over 10,000 women over gender pay inequality

The lawsuit was initially filed by four women -- Kelly Ellis, Holly Pease, Kelli Wisuri and Heidi Lamar. They allege that Google violated the California Equal Pay Act by paying them less than their male counterparts. With the class-action status, the suit can now apply to 10,800 women who have held various positions at Google since 2013. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/3p5rR2R via app promotion

iQoo Z3 5G with Qualcomm Snapdragon 7685G set to launch in India soon, reveals Amazon

Vivo’s former sub-brand iQoo’s upcoming smartphone, iQoo Z3 5G, will be sold via Amazon in India. A new microsite of the soon to be launched handset has been spotted on Amazon, confirming some of its specs that it will offer. As per the Amazon listing, the iQoo Z3 5G comes powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7685G processor, which was only recently launched. iQoo is touting it to be the first smartphone in the country to be powered by this SoC. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/3fCvb2g via app promotion

Xiaomi claims to charge a phone from 0 to 100% in just 8 minutes

Chinese consumer technology brand Xiaomi has announced its new charging technology — which it claims is a new world record in both wired and wireless charging. When it comes to wired charging, the company has announced its 200W HyperCharge fast charging technology and to demonstrate it showed a video of a phone with a 4000mAh battery that hits 50% charging status in just 3 minutes and a 100% charging status in 8 minutes. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2RPNybi via app promotion

Xiaomi teases 200W HyperCharge that can fully charge a phone in just 8 minutes

Xiaomi has teased it's 200W fast wired charging technology that the company is calling HyperCharge. The new fast-charging solution can fully charge a phone’s battery to 100% in just 8 minutes. Moreover, Xiaomi has also unveiled a 120W fast wireless charging solution that can charge a phone’s battery to 100% in just 15 minutes. Xiaomi posted a video online that depicted a modified Mi 11 Pro with a 4,000mAh battery that supports HyperCharge fast charging. In the video, the phone charges to 10 percent in 44 seconds, 50 percent in 3 minutes and takes 8 minutes to fully charge to 100 percent.  200W Wired Charging 120W Wireless Charging We're about to redefine the charging experience with #XiaomiHyperCharge. #InnovationForEveryone pic.twitter.com/2rPrzw7BEu — Xiaomi (@Xiaomi) May 31, 2021 Meanwhile, the new 120W HyperCharge wireless charging solution was also demoed in the same video using a modified Mi 11 Pro. With the HyperCharge wireless solution, the phone with a 4,000mAh batt

How to earn heartbeat sensor in Call of Duty: Mobile

The heartbeat sensor is the newest tactical equipment that was added to Call of Duty: Mobile. Like pretty much all new devices added to the game, the new equipment will have to be earned via a season challenge. The new device takes the place of a tactical grenade. So players will have to consider all the pros and cons of the device.    Pinpoint nearby enemy locations with the new tactical weapon, Heartbeat Sensor! Obtain through a seasonal challenge when Season 4 launches on 5/26 at 5PM PT! pic.twitter.com/Dy8ZDozqWE — Call of Duty: Mobile (@PlayCODMobile) May 26, 2021   The heartbeat sensor locates any neary players around them. However, when activated, players will be unable to wield their weapons. So players will also have to consider that when using it. The new device can be earned via the Under Pressure season challenge. As with all season challenges, players stand to earn a bunch of other rewards as well.  Here’s how you can earn the device.  User UAV scorestreak three time

Garena teases crossover between Free Fire and McLaren

Garena is teasing a collaboration between Free Fire and supercar manufacturer, McLaren. The crossover will be called Acer the Field and will include various in-game features that include McLaren cars and more.  Mark Waller, Chief Commercial Officer, McLaren Racing, said: “We are thrilled to be collaborating with Free Fire for an in-game McLaren Racing integration. Our fans are always looking for ways to connect with our team and this integration gives this accessibility in a new and exciting way. It’s a brilliant collaboration in a time when gaming is only continuing to grow, and McLaren wants to be a part of that growth!” Garena Free Fire x McLaren - Acer The Field: What to expect The collaboration will see McLaren vehicles being added to Free Fire. This includes the MCLFF, which stands for McLaren-Free Fire. This is McLaren’s vision for Grand Prix racing and takes inspiration from the MCL35M, the current F1 used by McLaren this season. The crossover will also include the McLaren P1

Realme C25 review: Budget phone with long battery life

The budget price category is brimming with multiple options. However, there are very few that offer a complete package. And Realme C25 is surely among those few. Long battery life, a big display and a processor that takes care of day-to-day activities without much complaint. These are some of the features that make Realme C25 a desirable phone. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/3fyI6m8 via app promotion

Calming booths, meditation: Amazon has a plan for 'exhausted' employees

Being one of the biggest companies in the world means that Amazon is also one of the most sought after among professionals. Yet, there have been reports that it’s not the easiest places to work and workers have often complained over working conditions — especially those who work in warehouses. Amazon clearly wants to counter that narrative and wants to become — in the company’s own words — the “Earth’s Safest Place to Work”. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/3c1B6vC via app promotion

Nokia to launch a new classic solo wireless earpiece

Smartphone maker Nokia is planning to launch a new wireless Bluetooth solo earpiece called Buds Solo+. The earpiece has surfaced on the FCC certification site listing which reveals several details about the company’s upcoming earpiece including, name, images, functions and user manual and more from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/3fWfDp1 via app promotion

Mavenir to deliver cloud-based 5G solutions on AWS

Mavenir, the network software provider building the future of networks with cloud-native software that runs on any cloud and transforms the way the world connects, has announced support for deployments and integration of cloud-native telecom network functions with telco infrastructure solutions on Amazon Web Services, Inc (AWS). from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/3p8VUXG via app promotion

Battlegrounds Mobile India launch tipped for June 18 yet again

Battlegrounds Mobile India might just launch on June 18 in India. Professional esports player Sagar ‘Maxtern’ Thakur has tipped that the battle royale game could release on June 18. Previously, popular esports athlete Abhijeet ‘Ghatak’ Andhare had hinted that the Battlegrounds Mobile India will launch in the third week of June. To recall, Krafton Inc announced the new avatar of PUBG Mobile India as Battlegrounds Mobile India, earlier this month. The pre-registration for the game went live on May 18 on the Google Play Store. 1000100111001101011000101 Enjoy — Maxtern (@RealMaxtern) May 27, 2021 Sagar ‘Maxtern’ Thakur posted a cryptic tweet in binary. When converted to decimal it gives ‘18062021’, suggesting the date to be June 18. This is in line with previous rumours as well but we ask our readers to take it with a pinch of salt. There is no official word on the launch of Battlegrounds Mobile India just yet. Battlegrounds Mobile India is being teased heavily in the heads up to its of

Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE, Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Lite go official: Price and Specifications

Samsung has announced two new tablets - the Galaxy Tab S7 FE and Galaxy Tab A7 Lite - which are trimmed down versions of the Galaxy Tab S7+ and Galaxy Tab A7 from last year. The Tab S7 FE is 5G ready and has S Pen support. It aims to target productivity and entertainment needs. The Galaxy Tab A7 Lite is an entry-grade option that comes in Wi-Fi-only and LTE versions. Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE: Specifications  The Galaxy Tab S7 FE has a 12.4-inch LCD display with 2560x1600p resolution (16:9). The display supports a 60Hz refresh rate and S Pen input, and Samsung thankfully bundles the stylus in the box.  The tablet is powered by the Snapdragon 750G, and will retail in two configurations: 4GB RAM with 64GB storage and 6GB RAM with 128GB storage. There is a MicroSD slot that’ll let users add another 1TB of secondary storage. The software is OneUI 3.1, which is based on Android 11. The Tab S7 FE supports Dex mode, which means users can pair it with a Bluetooth keyboard and mouse and go fo

68% of employees use one smartphone for both work and personal use: Google-led study

Nearly 68 per cent of employees use one smartphone for both work and personal purposes while 32 per cent use two smartphones, though not always simply one for work and one for personal use, a Google-led study has revealed, as a large percentage of mobile workforce continues to work from home. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/3ftn9ZB via app promotion

Google announces new tools for brands across Search, Shopping, Images, Maps and YouTube

Internet search giant Google has announced new tools for brands to create a digital space for them, making it easier to be discovered across Google platforms including Search, Shopping, Images, Maps and YouTube. In a blog post, the company revealed a bunch of new features that will roll out across these platforms. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2Sy4wLg via app promotion

Smartwatches drive wearable market growth in India, says IDC

According to recent data from IDC, the Indian wearable market grew 170.3% year-over-year (YoY) in Q1 21 (Jan-Mar), shipping 11.4 million units. This growth can be attributed to the watch and earwear segment. As per the report, the strong momentum in the watch and earwear categories led to the highest ever first-quarter shipments in India. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/3vw2rxN via app promotion

Google Messages may soon get this iMessage feature

Over the years, Google has introduced some interesting features in its default messaging app -- Google Messages. Same as the Apple iMessage, the Messages app layers the age-old SMS protocol under a new internet-based platform called RCS (Rich Communication Services). from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/3fsJ2bo via app promotion

Microsoft says group behind SolarWinds hack now targetting government agencies, NGOs

The group behind the SolarWinds cyber attack identified late last year is now targeting government agencies, think tanks, consultants, and non-governmental organizations, Microsoft Corp said. "This week we observed cyberattacks by the threat actor Nobelium targeting government agencies, think tanks, consultants, and non-governmental organizations", Microsoft said in a blog. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/3fKNrpe via app promotion

Salesforce raises annual revenue, profit outlook

Salesforce.com Inc raised its full-year forecast for revenue as well as profit, and reported quarterly revenue that beat analysts' estimates, following increased demand for its cloud-based software due to a pandemic-led shift to remote work. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/3ftuKrb via app promotion

Dell, HP say chip shortages will hit PC supplies this year

Dell Technologies Inc and HP Inc reported quarterly revenue that beat Wall Street estimates on Thursday, as customers continued to shop for personal computers, even as pandemic-led restrictions eased in many parts of the world. However, shares of Dell fell 1%, while those of HP dropped as much as 6%, from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/3wJklgV via app promotion

OnePlus U1S Series 4K LED TVs might be unveiled at Summer Launch Event

OnePlus will reportedly launch U1S series 4K Smart LED TVs and an external 1080p camera in India soon. As per reports, the TVs will be available in 50-inch, 55-inch, and 65-inch screen sizes and are likely to go official alongside the OnePlus Nord2 at the upcoming “Summer Launch Event”  The teaser page for the event is already live on Amazon India, where OnePlus already retails the 55-inch U1 TV (review) for Rs 52,999.  OnePlus U1S LED TV series: Specifications and Features  The leak was first spotted by tipster Ishan Agarwal for PriceBaba and a few more details were then added by Mysmartprice. According to these reports, all of the U1S series 4K TVs will support HDR 10+, HLG, and MEMC up to 60Hz. OnePlus is reportedly using  DLED (direct LED) panels that go up to 300 nits bright and cover 93% DCI-P3 colour gamut. Colour accuracy is allegedly quite high with a delta error of less than two.  These TVs will be driven by a MediaTek chipset paired with 2GB RAM and 16GB storage. The sof

Battlegrounds Mobile India may launch between June 13-19, Abhijeet Ghatak Andhare reveals

Battlegrounds Mobile India may officially launch in the third week of June, according to popular esports athlete Abhijeet ‘Ghatak’ Andhare. Krafton Inc announced the new avatar of PUBG Mobile India as Battlegrounds Mobile India, earlier this month. The pre-registration for the game went live on May 18 on the Google Play Store, but there is no word on the official launch date yet. According to Abhijeet, the battle royale game will launch in the “third week of June” which puts it roughly between June 13 and 19. The company has been teasing the launch of the Battlegrounds Mobile India for a while now and it is also offering four pre-registration rewards for players who pre-register for the game on the Play Store. These include the Recon Mask, Recon outfit, Celebration Expert Title, and 300 AG. BATTLEGROUNDS MOBILE INDIA Third week of June  — Abhijeet Andhare (@GHATAK_official) May 25, 2021 As per previous rumours, Battlegrounds Mobile India could launch on June 10 or June 18 but there

Netgear Orbi RBK852 Wi-Fi 6 Mesh router system launched in India: Price and details

Netgear has launched Wi-Fi 6 enabled Tri-band Orbi RBK852 mesh router system in India. This is a slightly more affordable option as compared to Orbi RBK853 that was introduced in December last year. That’s because the number of satellite nodes has been reduced from two to one.  Consequentially, the coverage area reduces from 7500 sq. ft. to 5000 sq. ft. However, since this is a mesh system, users have the option to separately add extra 'satellites' or nodes to cover dead zones should the need arise in the future. The Orbi RBK852 can be easily set up using the Orbi app available for both Android and iOS. It also integrates support for both Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa.  Netgear Orbi RBK852 Wi-Fi system (AX6000): Price and Availability Netgear Orbi RBK852 mesh Wi-Fi system comes with two units - RBR850 Wi-Fi 6 router and RBS850 satellite. It can be purchased from Netgear e-store and other partner e-commerce websites for a price of Rs 61,999. As an introductory offer, it co

OnePlus announces Summer Launch event for India: OnePlus Nord successor, new TVs may launch

OnePlus, the BBK-owned consumer technology brand, has announced that it will soon hold a ‘Summer Launch Event’ in India. The company announced this via its official Twitter account but didn’t reveal anything about the upcoming devices or even the launch date. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/3bUXnew via app promotion

Uncharted 4 coming to PC as per Sony investor report

According to the Sony Investor report, Uncharted 4: A Thief's End could be the next PlayStation exclusive to hit the PC. The information is highlighted in the 26th slide of the presentation, which also highlights the targeting new geographies with PC releases of PlayStation franchises and India is on that list as well. This seems to suggest that Sony has found success in India by releasing PlayStation games on the PC. Sony has launched some of its past flagship games like Horizon Zero Dawn, Days Gone (review) and more on the PC already. The investor report is very detailed and highlights a lot of information about Sony and the PlayStation platform. Below are some key insights from the report. In the Financial Year 2020, PlayStation had an Operating Income of 342 billion Yen with net sales of 2,656 billion Yen. Sony has sold 7.8 million PS5 since its November 2020 launch (a number we already knew). Female proportion among console ownership has grown from 18% during the PS1 era to

You can now join Twitter Spaces from desktop and mobile browser

Social networking giant Twitter recently introduced Spaces, its rival of live audio conversation platform Clubhouse. The company is now expanding its reach. Earlier, Twitter Spaces was only available on Android and iOS apps but now users can join Spaces directly from the desktop and mobile browser. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/3oWh8aR via app promotion

Every third smartwatch sold in the world is an Apple Watch

Apple has once again managed to retain its top position in the global smartwatch market, as per the research firm Counterpoint. Counterpoint has released the latest global smartwatch market report, which shows that the sale of the Apple Watch roughly accounts for a third of the world's total sale between January to March 2021. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/3bYmkpv via app promotion

Epic Games announces early access for Unreal Engine 5

Epic Games has announced the early access for its next-generation 3D tool -- Unreal Engine 5. The early access program is for game developers and creators from across the world giving them a head start to start prototyping and testing the features of the new 3D tool. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/3fJhxcG via app promotion

Google Photos free storage ending June 1: How to use new storage management tool to free space

Google has announced tools that can help users take an estimate of how much of their storage is left as well as introduced tools to free up the storage in their Google account. One such storage management tool allows users to delete all blurry pictures in their Google Photos account to help save space from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2SyJ0Wp via app promotion

Here’s how Facebook will make it difficult for those who spread ‘fake news’

Facebook said that it will take taking stronger action against people who repeatedly share misinformation on Facebook. “Whether it’s false or misleading content about COVID-19 and vaccines, climate change, elections or other topics, we’re making sure fewer people see misinformation on our apps,” said Facebook from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/3uqLcfS via app promotion

WhatsApp web users get new 'controls' for voice messages

Instant messaging app WhatsApp recently started offering the support to alter the playback speed of a voice message sent on its Android app. The same is now being enabled for those who use the desktop version of WhatsApp. WhatsApp web users can check if this feature is activated for them or not by simply playing a voice message. If this feature has been enabled for them, they will be able to see a playback speed symbol. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/3vo7d0p via app promotion

OnePlus Nord2 mentioned on the official website, likely to launch before September end

It’s almost been a year since OnePlus’ Nord series debuted in India. There have been a few rumours about upcoming Nord successors and now the 'Nord2' name has seemingly been confirmed on the official website.  Nord2 name was spotted in the FAQ section of a promo that OnePlus is running for select EU nations. The company is offering a free Stadia Premium Edition Bundle that includes a Stadia Premiere Edition controller and Chromecast Ultra in UK, France, and Germany. Buyers are eligible to avail of this offer on several OnePlus phones including the Nord2 before September 30.  This implies that the Nord2 is indeed on its way and should be available for purchase before September end, or at least in regions where the Stadia Premium Edition Promo is running.  A couple of OnePlus Nord phones were also recently spotted on the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) website, hinting at imminent India arrival.  OnePlus Nord2 specifications and features  Leaks regarding the Nord2 are quite

Asus launches Flow X13, Zephyrus Duo 15SE, Zephyrus G15 and Zephyrus G14 with AMD Ryzen 5000 series processors and Nvidia GeForce graphics

Asus today announced the availability of new laptops under the Republic of Gamers (ROG) lineup featuring the latest AMD Ryzen 5000 H-Series Mobile Processors in India. The new range of laptops includes ROG Flow X13, which comes with a detachable eGPU (XG Mobile) support, ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE, ROG Zephyrus G15 and ROG Zephyrus G14. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/34jfIhu via app promotion

OnePlus may launch Nord2 before September 30

BBK-owned consumer electronics brand OnePlus last year introduced a new smartphone series called Nord. In India, the company launched only one handset -- called the OnePlus Nord — in July last year, while it launched more than one model in the Nord series for other markets. Now, the OnePlus Nord series is almost due for an upgrade and the company has prematurely even confirmed the upcoming Nord2 name. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2SouGzU via app promotion

WhatsApp sues Government of India over new internet rules undermining privacy

WhatsApp has filed a legal case against the Government of India in Delhi High court challenging the new internet rules that require messaging services to trace the origin of messages and people credibly accused of wrongdoing. The Facebook-owned messaging platform claims that complying with the new rules will undermine user privacy in the country.  The Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021 tighten regulations on Digital Media, OTT Players, and Social Media apps. It requires that intermediaries (that host content created and shared by regular people) with more than 5 million active user base will have to enable means to identify first originator of problematic content. This would be in response to a judicial order passed by a court or by a competent authority under section 69 of the IT Act. According to the rules, if the first originator is located outside the country, then the first receiver in India will be deemed as the first orig

Sony will reveal the first gameplay of PlayStation exclusive Horizon Forbidden West on May 27, 9:30 PM IST

Sony took to the PlayStation Blog to reveal details about the next PlayStation State of Play event and is scheduled for Thursday, May 27, 9:30 PM IST. The event will showcase the first gameplay footage for Horizon Forbidden West. According to the PlayStation Blog, “we will debut the Horizon Forbidden West gameplay reveal! In this 20-minute exclusive segment, you’ll be seeing about 14 minutes of brand new in-game action featuring our heroic protagonist Aloy, all captured directly on PlayStation 5”. Horizon Forbidden West doesn’t have a release date yet, but Sony has confirmed that the game will release for the PS4 and PS5 (review). So, if you haven’t been able to get your hands on the next-gen console, you will still be able to play the game on a PS4.  If you are interested in watching the Livestream for Forbidden West gameplay, you can do so on YouTube or Twitch. You can also watch it below.  Horizon Forbidden West was first revealed 11 months ago, along with the PS5. Developer Gu

Samsung Galaxy M32 India support page goes live, may launch soon

The support page mentions SM-M325F/DS as the model number of Samsung Galaxy M32. The handset is said to be the successor of Galaxy M31s. Samsung Galaxy M32 has already received certifications from the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) certification site and Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG). from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/3oVbnu7 via app promotion

Google starts rolling out Chrome 91 version, fixes 32 vulnerabilities

Internet search giant Google has started rolling out a new software update for its web browser — Google Chrome — bringing it to version 91. The company has released Chrome 91 to the stable channel for Windows, Mac and Linux along with Chrome 91 (91.0.4472.77) for Android. Both these new versions are expected to roll out over the coming days or weeks. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/3ul01AL via app promotion

Microsoft may launch next-generation of Windows soon

Microsoft is busy with its annual developer conference -- Microsoft Build 2021. The company announced new changes coming to Microsoft Teams at the conference. In case you are working for the company to reveal its big Windows plans at the event, then that will not happen. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/3oTWgkS via app promotion

Xiaomi says US has formally lifted securities ban

"The U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia issued a final order vacating the U.S. Department of Defense's designation of the company as a CCMC," the smartphone maker said in a filing to the Hong Kong bourse. It said the order was made on Tuesday. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/3fJwkUI via app promotion

This is how Krafton can add a ‘desi’ touch to Battlegrounds Mobile India

Battlegrounds Mobile India is an India-exclusive title, Krafton, the game developer, has already clarified that on the day of the announcement itself. The company has also confirmed that the game will get some exclusive in-game content, esports tournaments and leagues, etc. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/3wBh57k via app promotion

Lunar Eclipse 2021: How to watch it online

Several parts of the world including India will witness the Lunar Eclipse on May 26. However, it will be visible in India for a very little time. This is the first full moon Lunar Eclipse of 2021 and is also known as Blood Moon because the moon becomes orange-ish red during the time period. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/3oQ2jqs via app promotion

The government has a 'warning' for your Covid vaccine certificate

In a post via microblogging site Twitter, the government has warned against sharing the Covid-19 vaccine certificates online. These certificates contain your personal details like name, age and gender. This information, Twitter post says, can be used by fraudsters to cheat individuals. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/34jU7oM via app promotion

Metro Exodus: Enhanced Edition is the first PC game to exploit the PS5 DualSense Controller

Developer 4A games are re-releasing Metro Exodus for the PC, PS5 (review) and Xbox Series X (review) and Xbox Series S in the form of Metro Exodus Enhanced Edition. While the PC version of the enhanced edition is now available, the console version of Metro Exodus: Enhanced Edition will release on June 18. One of the updates coming to the game on PS5 was support for DualSense features like Adaptive Triggers and Haptic Feedback. It looks like PC players are experiencing these features before PS5 players.  As reported by VGC, the hotfix that was released for Metro Exodus on May 21 brings with it support for the DualSense Controller. The release adds the following: Fixed issue with DLC Entitlements unlocking incorrectly Fixed issue where Vsync would lock to 60fps even when higher refresh rate is possible Fixed crash in Two Colonels specific to RTX2060 Added PlayStation 5 DualSense Controller support You can learn more about Metro Exodus: Enhanced Edition here. In our opinion, the DualSe

Realme X7 Max 5G phone with MediaTek Dimensity 1200 5G will be available via Flipkart

Realme X7 Max 5G smartphone is confirmed to run on 6nm MediaTek Dimensity 1200 5G chipset with 3GHz Arm Cortex-A78. It is teased to come with a super AMOLED screen with full HD+ resolution. The display will offer 100% DCI-P3 wide color gamut and up to 1000 nits peak brightness. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2RB8EKn via app promotion

Samsung announces Galaxy Tab S7 FE with Snapdragon 750G, 45W fast charging support

The Galaxy FE range from Samsung aims to offer products which are 'great value for money'. The company has now added another device to the series and this time it's not a smartphone. After a lot of leaks and rumours, consumer electronics giant Samsung has introduced the Galaxy Tab S7 SE which is the most affordable Android tablet under the Galaxy Tab S7 range. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/3vwjLmB via app promotion

Redmi Note 8 (2021) listed on company’s global website, reveals key specs and features

Redmi Note 8 (2021) is equipped with a 6.3-inch FHD+ Dot Drop display. The screen has a pixel resolution of 2340x1080 and 500 nits peak brightness. The smartphone features a Reading mode, Sunlight display and has a layer of Corning Gorilla Glass 5 on the top. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/3bUkrtU via app promotion

At Epic v Apple's closing, judge probes implications of upending Apple's App Store

Federal Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers held unconventional closing arguments Monday in the antitrust trial between Epic Games and Apple Inc, peppering both sides' attorneys for three hours about how far she could - and should - go to change Apple's App Store business. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2TbjsPv via app promotion

Google's Starline shows promise and perils of 3D chats

Starline uses pricey cameras, sensors and cutting-edge screens to generate an illusion of depth, allowing users seated in special booths in different locations to see each other "life-size and in three dimensions," as Google puts it. "You can talk naturally, gesture and make eye contact." from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/3vik5VG via app promotion

Qualcomm will push regular Neural Network API updates via Google Play Services

Qualcomm has partnered with Google to provide regular Neural Network API (NNAPI) updates to Android phones. These updates will be pushed via Google Play Services and install in the background, similar to GPU driver updates that Qualcomm first announced in late 2019. The good thing is that these NNAPI drivers will also be compatible with older Snapdragon chipsets, and will be supported by phones running earlier versions of Android.  Currently, NNAPI drivers are pushed alongside major OS updates that aren't as frequent. Thus, all devices don't have access to the same APIs and this is a major deterrent for developers using Neural Network abilities for their apps that need to function seamlessly on a variety of phones.  So, what does this means for Android users? These regular NNAPI updates will improve the performance and power efficiency of apps that use on-device machine learning, at least on Snapdragon-powered phones. That’s not a very long list as of today, but includes seve

This 'Desh Ka Smartphone' from Xiaomi is the 'highest-selling Android phone' of Q1, 2021

Xiaomi Redmi 9A was the highest-selling Android smartphone during the first three months of this year (Q1-2021), according to Counterpoint Research Global Handset Model Tracker. The Xiaomi smartphone tops the volume list during the quarter, while the revenue list is led by Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/3u9yQZG via app promotion

Xiaomi Mi TV 4A 40 to launch in India on June 1, teased to offer bezel-less design

Launch of the smart TV was also announced by the company via Twitter. The post also has an image of the Mi TV 4A 40. It can be seen sporting no bezels on the three sides and a thick chin at the bottom. Xiaomi’s logo is placed at the centre of the bottom chin. The power button appears to be placed right below it. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/3wzzVM5 via app promotion

Facebook claims it has taken 300 enforcement actions against people abusing its platform

Facebook has taken over 300 enforcement actions against people who abuse its platform in the past year, including sending cease and desist letters, disabling accounts, filing lawsuits or requesting assistance from hosting providers to get them taken down. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/3hOIEWr via app promotion

OnePlus TV 40Y1 40-inch TV running Android TV launched priced at Rs 21,999

OnePlus has launched the OnePlus 40Y1 TV in India. As the name suggests, the TV has a 40-inch display and is priced at Rs 21,999. The TV runs on Android TV. OnePlus' Y-series already includes a 32-inch and a 43-inch TV. OnePlus also has a 55-inch TV in its U-series - the OnePlus 55U1 (review). In the premium space, OnePlus sells its Q1 QLED TVs (review).  OnePlus TV 40Y1 features and specifications  As mentioned above, the 40-inch TV is an FHD TV with a resolution of 1920x1080p. Just like its larger siblings, the OnePlus 40Y1 covers 93% of DCI P3 color space. The TV runs on Android TV and also comes with OnePlus’ OxygenPlay UI. OxygenPlay is quite similar to what we’ve seen on Xiaomi TVs with their PatchWall UI. Since the TV runs on the Android TV platform, it brings support for the Google Assistant and Chromecast built-in. Running on Android 9, users get access to the Google Play Store. You can download all popular streaming services such as Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+ Hotstar,

OnePlus 7, OnePlus 7 Pro, OnePlus 7T and OnePlus 7T Pro get new update

OnePlus 7, OnePlus 7 Pro, OnePlus 7T and OnePlus 7T Pro -- are being updated to Oxygen OS 11.0.1.1. It brings May Android security updates to all OnePlus 7 series phones along with fixes for the camera and system. The software also fixes a problem that prevented OnePlus 7 series phone users from receiving incoming calls using Google Fi. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/3bRrdkm via app promotion

These Samsung smartphones will reportedly receive Android 12 update

An online report by Sammobile has claimed that Samsung smartphones will get Android 12 update by early 2022. Along with the latest version of the operating system, the smartphones will also receive the new layer of One UI skin. It is expected that Samsung will unveil the new UI skin at the August Galaxy Unpacked event. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/3wHd0P1 via app promotion

Next Google Pixel phone may feature an in-display camera

Google’s next Pixel phone may come with an under-display camera feature. The company has reportedly filed a patent application with the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) for an in-display selfie camera. According to a report by LetsGo Digital, the patent was filed in September last year. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/3fVAdpV via app promotion

Realme X7 Max 5G with 120Hz display and 64MP triple cameras launching in India on May 31

Realme X7 Max 5G is set to launch on May 31 in India, the company has officially announced. The Realme X7 Max 5G will be the first phone in the country to be powered by the MediaTek Dimenity 1200 5G processor and Realme has also revealed some key features of the phone. Realme has previously scheduled the launch of the X7 Max in early May but it was postponed due to the surge in COVID-19 cases in India. It is also expected that a new Realme smart TV and some AIoT products will launch alongside the Realme X7 Max 5G on May 31. The Realme X7 Max 5G has been teased previously by CEO Madhav Sheth, revealing its dual-tone gradient design on the back. The pictures suggest that the Realme X7 Max 5G could well in fact be the Realme GT Neo in disguise. The key information revealed by Realme suggests that as well. Apart from that, the alleged pricing of the Realme X7 Max 5G has also leaked revealing that it could start at Rs 27,999 for the base variant with 8GB RAM and 128GB storage and Rs 30,999