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Apple Watch Series 5 has same CPU as Series 4

September 20, 2019

The Apple Watch Nike Series 5 Global Positioning System 40mm Aluminium variant is coming to India with a price tag of Rs. 40,900, while the Apple Watch Nike Series 5 Global Positioning System 44mm Aluminium option is priced at Rs. Moreover, the Voice Memos app is also present to help you record voice memos on the go. watchOS 6 introduces dynamic new watch faces and customization options offering more personalization and access to favorite apps, contacts and information.

Sony's next State of Play teases 'new game reveals'

September 20, 2019

On the same day that the State of Play will air, there will be a behind closed doors media event for the highly anticipated title where certain members of the press will reportedly get to play three hours of the game. It's also worth mentioning that there will be absolutely no updates regarding the next-generation of Sony hardware. That could potentially mean a release date, or possibly new footage from the long-awaited sequel.

Huawei announces the Watch GT 2 in two case and size options

September 20, 2019

As far as fitness tracking, the watch supports up to 15 workout modes and can now track your heart rate underwater. Huawei suggests these battery life numbers come from a "perfect combination of high performance and efficient power consumption".

Google Stadia Premiere Edition replaces sold-out Founder's pack in Europe

September 20, 2019

The official Stadia Twitter account revealed today that the Founders Edition has sold out across "most of Europe". Google most recently showcased Stadia as part of Gamescom 2019, confirming Cyberpunk 2077 will come to Google Stadia , while eight other games were announced for Stadia as well during Gamescom.

Google unveils multiple products at 'Google for India' 2019 conference

September 20, 2019

In a series of announcements Google renewed its commitment to the Indian market, which probably represents its greatest growth opportunity despite the relatively low disposable income of most of its inhabitants. Google's current Assistant library caters to more than 30 languages, and while the USA has 11 different variants to choose from - including John Legend - other regions have been woefully lacking in options, but the latest update will see UK Android users given a whopping selection ...

Terminator Returns To Video Games With Resistance, Coming This November

September 20, 2019

We're getting a new Terminator game, and it will be out very soon. Terminator: Resistance is being developed by Teyon , who last stepped into movie games with on-rails shooter Rambo: The Video Game . okay in this announcement trailer , but the studio making it doesn't have the best track record. The description as per above is a little cheesy, but hey you'll be fighting T-800 exoskeletons in addition to "enemies that are brand new to the Terminator universe".

Huawei Launches Mate 30 Series Without Google Apps

September 20, 2019

Apart from that minor (massive) software issue, there are all the usual hallmarks we've come to expect from Huawei - a attractive glass and metal design, huge punchy OLED display, water and dust proofing, excellent Leica camera hardware and super-fast charging (with reverse charging of course).

IPhone 11 pricing shores up pre-orders in Taiwan

September 20, 2019

Next year we'll nearly certainly see a switch to Qualcomm for Apple's first 5G iPhones, and somewhere down the road even these will be replaced with an Apple first-party modem chip that will be the spiritual successor to all of Intel's efforts.

Apple's Shazam App Adds Dark Mode Support for iOS 13

September 19, 2019

The big tvOS 13 update will arrive on October 1 , so you have a little extra time before you have to worry about that. The fact that Apple is pushing up a release this far should tell you everything you need to know about iOS 13 , but the company was apparently still comfortable enough to release the update anyway.

HMD Global launches the mid-range Nokia 7.2 in India

September 19, 2019

The device will be available for purchase on Nokia.com/phones, Flipkart and major retail outlets in India starting from September 23. For the unaware, we now have smartphones powered by Snapdragon 675 and Snapdragon 712 chipsets under Rs 15,000, so the Nokia 7 .2 will be a tough sell for the brand, especially in the online market as the phone can be purchased through Flipkart as well.

Hands-on with Samsung's improved Galaxy Fold: This one probably won't break

September 19, 2019

At IFA 2019 , companies like LG who already have a fold out 5G smartphone Huawei and TCL failed to spruik their fold out offerings leaving the market to Samsung . Guests enjoyed the experiential element of the event, having discovered all the unique new features of these devices firsthand. The company said it chose to take preorders for a second batch of phones from September 18.

HTC Vive Cosmos Headset Arrives October 3rd Powering New Wireless VR Experiences

September 19, 2019

The Vive Cosmos has an LCD display with a combined 2880x1700 resolution (1440x1700 per eye). Not only does this headset offer an improved specification compared with the original HTC Vive , it also boasts various features that will make it easier to use.

Google doubles down on India

September 19, 2019

Google is also using their Order API which will provide real-time tracking for delivery orders, and the Messaging API which can surface relevant messages post checkout to the user. Google will also roll out "tokenized" cards, which will enable users to make payments using debit and credit cards without using actual card number.

Rockstar Games Launcher is out now on PC

September 19, 2019

The app is now only supported on Windows and other features include automatic game updates and cloud saves. Rockstar has debuted a new PC gaming launcher today in the form of the Rockstar Games Launcher . For those that are on the fence about installing the launcher, is San Andreas enough to push you over the edge? However, since then it has been discovered the game was in fact the PC version of Red Dead Redemption II .

IPhone 11 Review: The Newly Launched Smartphone By Apple

September 19, 2019

Throw in Apple's signature style of keeping their photos looking crisp and natural, and you have one of the best smartphone cameras in the market right now. The iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 Pro Max will be priced from S$1,649 and S$1,799 respectively. Technology company Apple hosted their annual September event streamed live on September 10th, 2019.

Mobile will blast its way onto iOS on October 1

September 19, 2019

Activision has revealed that Call of Duty will make its debut on mobile from October 1st, 2019. Activision partnered with PUBG Mobile hitmaker Tencent Games to create Call of Duty: Mobile . Popular characters such as Modern Warfare veterans Simon Riley and John MacTavish and Alex Mason from the Black Ops series will appear in the title.

IPhone 8 and iPhone XR Gets Price Cuts Amidst iPhone 11 Announcement

September 19, 2019

While the iPhone 11 starts from Rs 64,900, the Pro and Pro Max models start from Rs 99,000 and Rs 1,09,900 respectively. Apple no longer provides information on iPhone sales, so we won't know for sure how many units the company sold in the first weekend, but a closer look at this performance will be available when the earnings report for the current quarter is released.

Huawei officially announces the Mate 30 series

September 19, 2019

When is the Huawei Mate 30 launch event? The Huawei Mate 30 Pro improves on the premise of the P30 Pro in several ways but as it is the newer device, it will be the more expensive device too. Android, the world's most widely used operating system run by Google, is allowed on the Mate 30 line of devices because it is open-source, but without access to the Google Play Store.

Snapchat Launches 3D Camera Mode; Available For iPhone X And Newer

September 19, 2019

Snapchat is also introducing new 3D Effects that you will be able to find in your Filter Carousel. Overall, the new feature adds more depth to the customization options that's now available on Snapchat . However, on older devices, both iOS and Android, the pictures can only be viewed but not created. For now, Android users will enjoy just viewing and receiving those 3D photos from Snapchat .

Modern Warfare beta is coming with Minimap

September 19, 2019

In a video post (warning: NSFW language) on Twitter , pro Call of Duty player Matthew "Skrapz" Marshall ranted about the change. "In most cases, the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Early Access Beta code will be printed on the retail receipt or sent to you via email on an online receipt", Activision confirms.

More than a week's worth of work for the iPhone 11 Pro

September 19, 2019

The new iPhones are no different. Unlike its older brothers, the iPhone 11 does not incorporate triple camera or OLED screen . Of those who would like to buy the new iPhone , 39% of those surveyed are inclined in favor of the iPhone 11 Pro Max , 31% would choose the iPhone 11 Pro , 30% mentioned iPhone 11 .

Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 now will come in 15-inch

September 19, 2019

In addition, the larger 15-inch model will likely support the Surface Pen as well. Although it's not officially confirmed whether or not Microsoft is going to launch Surface laptop 3 with AMD processor, if ever the company brings it to the market, it'll be Microsoft first laptop that ships with an AMD processor.

Apple gaming service Arcade arrives on iOS public beta - ET BrandEquity

September 19, 2019

For the surprisingly low price of $4.99 / £4.99 / AU$7.99, you're certainly getting bang for your buck, and our first foray into the iOS 13 beta version has shown us some top-tier Apple Arcade games . The company says that the service will focus on offering games that do not come with in-app purchases or advertisements. An isometric turn-based strategy game set in a post-apocalyptic America, Overland sees you try to cross from the East to West Coast in a bid for survival.

Classic 'Dragon Quest' Games Arrive On Nintendo Switch

September 19, 2019

The US costs are $four.99 (£three.99) for Dragon Quest , $6.49 (£5.49) for Dragon Quest II and $12.49 (£9.99) for Dragon Quest III . Dragon Ball had only been in serialization for about two years when Dragon Quest came about, making his style instantly recognizable to fans of his increasingly popular Manga.

Official Nintendo Switch SNES controllers are now on sale

September 19, 2019

The Super Nintendo controller will have a rechargeable battery and use the same USB-C charging cable as the Switch . It is temporarily out of stock for now, but stay tuned for a restock. Wireless SNES controllers for Nintendo Switch went on sale on Monday in the USA but the product was already listed as sold out by Tuesday morning.

Huawei's new devices leak, but big questions remain

September 19, 2019

What a shame it would be for the new incarnation of the Mate Series to launch as a shadow of its former self. As Huawei tries to produce design-centric smartphones each year, the Mate 30 series won't be any different. Enough about the cameras, the Huawei Mate 30 Pro will run Android 10-based EMUI 10 out-of-the-box. Since there's no periscope camera onboard here, Mate 30 Pro will not provide you with 50x zoom, but you'll still get 30x zooming capability via the telephoto camera ...

Galaxy One with S Pen Could Replace S11 and Note 11

September 19, 2019

Samsung has been launching a slew of Galaxy A series smartphones of late. The new Galaxy Fold looks very similar to the initial model. In the past, it has dared to launch things like the Galaxy Round and it may be time to wake the smartphone market up and prove that it hasn't lost its touch and hasn't stagnated just yet.

OnePlus 7T, OnePlus TV to launch in India on September 26

September 19, 2019

Both of these smartphones may come with support for 90Hz refresh rate and HDR10+ content. The device will get its power from a 7nm Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ chipset like its Pro sibling and will be coupled with an Adreno 640 GPU and 8GB of RAM .

Order checks for Apple's new iPhone bode well

September 19, 2019

If a 16-inch MacBook does surface in October, it will likely be the first to trade in Apple's reviled butterfly-style keyboard for more-traditional scissor-style switches. The company refuted that idea, saying: "We do not expect the introduction of Apple TV+, including the accounting treatment for the service, to have a material impact on our financial results".

Google is bringing data saver feature to Android Televisions

September 19, 2019

The upcoming edition of Google's mobile operating system, Android 10 is ready. For Android 11 of every 2020, Google is anticipating propelling a " Hero device advancing next-gen smart home UX" which will accomplish something extravagant with Google Lens and Android 10's Live Captions openness include.

Windows 10 hit by IME CPU drain bug

September 19, 2019

Based on a user on the Microsoft community forum, after installing the latest update KB4515384, users Intel LAN card and Intel wireless network card have not worked. To protect users against this fate, Microsoft has blocked affected NEC devices from installing Windows 10 version 1903. Wi-Fi connectivity is restored for the session in that case.

Wi-Fi Alliance launches 802.11ax certification program

September 19, 2019

The official launch of the certification programme also means that device manufacturers and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) can now approach Wi-Fi Alliance to get their produced certified to carry the Wi-Fi 6 branding. Phil Solis, a research director at the market research firm IDC, said: "Wi-Fi 6 brings greater speeds and more efficiency to Wi-Fi networks, expanding its role as a critical communication platform".

Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite goes official in Spain for €319

September 19, 2019

The latter is more probable, though, as 4G variants would be more affordable than 5G ones due to the Snapdragon X50 modem. It is expected to bring a number of improvements, both in the design and functionality departments. On the front the upcoming Mi MIX 4 will have a pop-up camera mechanism. The phone seems like a pretty capable device then, but European users might want to look at the Xiaomi Mi 9T first.

Vivo NEX 3 with Snapdragon 855 Plus and Waterfall Screen Announced

September 19, 2019

Of course, the in-display fingerprint sensor is here as well. Connectivity is unsurprisingly solid, with NFC and Bluetooth 5.0, plus the aforementioned 5G. The Nex 3 packs three cameras into a circular-shaped module, which includes a massive 64-megapixel (MP) main camera, a 13MP wide-angle camera and 13MP telescopic camera.

Uber launches RideCheck to detect accidents with your smartphone

September 19, 2019

What just happened? Uber's RideCheck, one of the safety features it announced over a year ago, has been released for all drivers and passengers in the US. 'They can let us know through the app that all is well, or take other actions like using the emergency button or reporting the issue to Uber's critical safety line, ' Khosrowshahi said.

Facebook announces updated Portal video-calling devices starting at $129

September 19, 2019

When you wish to make a call you need to say "Hey Portal", to wake up the device and ask it to call a person in your network. All video and voice calls are also said to be end-to-end encrypted. If you're anxious about potential privacy violations, you should know both the camera and microphone are easy to disable, all AI tech runs locally instead of storing data on Facebook's own servers, and your voice "interactions" can be routinely deleted with minimal effort as well.

Facebook & Ray-Ban’s A.I Glasses Are Very ‘Black Mirror’

September 19, 2019

The Facebook glasses project goes by the internal code name " Orion ", according to CNBC . Apparently, the devices will let users "take calls, show information to users in a small display", and live-stream their point of view to others. However, Facebook engineers reportedly find themselves struggling to shrink the glasses into a form factor people would actually want to wear. It hopes that Luxottica will help get them completed on time.

Samsung Galaxy M30s with 6000mAh battery, 48MP camera launched: Know more

September 19, 2019

Samsung is really touting the Galaxy M30s' 6,000mAh battery as its main USP - the phone is claimed to offer 29 hours of video playback, 49 hours of voice calls, and over 131 hours of music playback on single charge. The leak has also mentioned that the M30s will have a type-C port for connectivity and the device should come with Android 9.0 Pie. On the camera front, it features a triple-camera setup at the rear panel, which comes with a combination of 48-megapixel primary lens with f/2.0 ...

OnePlus reveals official 7T photos ahead of next week's launch

September 18, 2019

OnePlus' habit of slowly dribbling product details culminates today with an advance look at the upcoming OnePlus 7T . Lau in his tweet referred to the glass finish as the "4th generation matte-frosted glass", which could also hint at some improvements in the design, possibly in terms of durability.

IPad Pro Leak Affirms Previous Triple Camera Rumour

September 18, 2019

TL;DR: You can score last year's 11-inch iPad Pro with WiFI and a whopping 1TB storage capacity for just $1,149.99 (normally $1,549) on Amazon. This tibdit comes from frequent (and reliable) Apple leaker Sonny Dickson , who obtained what he claims is a photo of "a final design mockup" of the upcoming 11-inch iPad Pro model.

Now Netflix Is Leaking The Pixel 4 Too

September 17, 2019

Now there are some leaks out there that will be planted by Google, to help drum up some hype around the device before it is announced. It is also said to recognize hand gestures as commands. After the first significant leaks of the hardware earlier this year, Google's PR department made a decision to take the initiative and reveal the hardware themselves.

Images of Huawei Mate 30, 30 Pro and Porsche Design leak

September 17, 2019

According to rumors, we should expect a 6.7-inch wrap-around display with QHD+ resolution, Kirin 990 (or 985) chipset, at least 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage, quad rear Leica cameras, as well as other goodies like 55W fast charging. the list goes on. On the back is a circular camera cutout enclosing four sensors, and although it's as yet unclear what array Huawei will have on its latest flagship, a tweet from leaker "Ice universe" suggests that it could be two 40MP sensors, an 8MP sensor, ...

Walmart preorder deal discounts the iPhone 11, Pro and Max prices already

September 14, 2019

Before deciding to let go of that iPhone XS Max in favor of the new iPhone 11 Pro Max , however, it would be best to first consider their similarities and differences . Apple never highlights this spec, and to company's credit new iPhones typically don't feel like they're lacking in the RAM department, but it's still an important number.

While Samsung innovates smartphones, Apple upgrades

September 13, 2019

The standard Note 10 still embodies the best qualities of Samsung's power-user phone line while also being a bit easier to handle. It's an Infinity U display with full HD 1080x2340pixels screen resolution. The 6GB RAM variant of the phone can be bought for Rs 24,999. Under the hood, Galaxy M30s has octa-core Exynos 7904 SoC. According to sources, the Galaxy A30s comes with a powerful yet mid-range Exynos 7904 processor .

Microsoft sending out invites for Surface event, and teases ‘one more thing’

September 13, 2019

In late August, we learned Microsoft was planning its next Surface event for October 2nd - although the fact that it was announcing hardware was more of an assumption than an official confirmation. The invitation talks about both devices and "experiences", so there's a slight chance that Microsoft might talk about " Windows Lite " OS, the company's ChromeOS competitor.

Google Photos has a new stories-style 'Memories' feature

September 13, 2019

Google is giving Photos an update to help make it easier to find past photos in the app and share those moments with or without a phone. "We're using machine learning to curate what appears in Memories, so you don't have to parse through many duplicate shots, and you can instead reflect on the best ones, where the photos have good quality and all the kids are smiling", Google's post about the feature continues.

Resident Evil Spin-Off Project Resistance May Break Some Hearts

September 13, 2019

Capcom has developed the new RE game in partnership with NeoBards Entertainment, who worked on the recent Onimusha Warlords re-release. While four players will assume the role of hapless survivors, one Mastermind will be tasked with using security cameras in order to track his prey and lay traps.

Camila Cabello has a recurring nightmare in 'Liar' music video

September 13, 2019

Teen hearts, be still: Celebrity couple Shawn Mendes and Camila Cabello are breaking the internet with a really awkward makeout session. It is literally the most awkward thing we may have ever seen, send help. "That is how I want to live". Well, people got way more than a glimpse, but it wasn't exactly what their fans were hoping for. She told the publication , "people can say whatever they want to say" about her relationship with the Canadian pop sensation.

Israel planted devices to spy on Trump

September 13, 2019

The report , published on Thursday by Politico , said the mobile phone surveillance devices were likely meant to spy on US President Donald Trump , though it was not clear whether the Israeli efforts were successful. The publication reported Netanyahu consumed the information en route to Sochi for his Putin meeting. Israel Katz, Israel's minister of Foreign Affairs, echoed the sentiments.

BYOB? Popeye's suggests a new way to get its chicken sandwich

September 13, 2019

Lines wrapped outside some Popeyes Chicken restaurants. The company is instead advising that visitors order their three-piece chicken tender and attempt to make something vaguely resembling a sandwich out of that. In the meantime, they're offering guests a way to ease their sorrows and cravings, with "Bring Your Own Bun". Only no mayo. Or pickles. When Popeyes unveiled its new chicken sandwich last month, it unexpectedly took the USA by storm, sparking a shortage that resulted in lawsuits ...

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