PS Plus Free Games for September Announced

PlayStation Plus monthly free games for September 2022 have been revealed. Starting September 6, PS Plus Essential, Extra, Premium, and Deluxe subscribers can add Need for Speed Heat, Granblue...

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Watch the Sony Xperia 5 IV announcement live

Sony is hosting an event today to unveil a new Xperia smartphone. The Japanese brand hasn't explicitly revealed the name of the new smartphone, but it's likely the Sony Xperia 5 IV. The launch event will be streamed live beginning at 7AM UTC, and you can follow it with us by tuning to the stream below. The Sony Xperia 5 IV is rumored to come with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC and sport a triple camera setup on the rear comprising three 12MP units (primary, telephoto, ultrawide). The main camera is said to use the IMX557 sensor. The Xperia 5 IV is expected to feature a 6.1" screen...

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Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Fold (2022) With a 16.3-Inch Foldable Display Launched: Details

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Fold (2022) was launched today with a 16.3-inch foldable display. It features up to 12th Gen Intel Core U9 i5 and i7 processors with Intel Iris Xe graphics. The laptop is equipped...

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Rumor claims iPhone 14 Pro's dual-cutouts will appear as one and show privacy indicators

Apple will be announced their 2022 iPhone lineup next week and rumors are swirling as hard as ever leading up to the announcement. One rumor surrounding the redesigned “notch” in the display is that the two cutouts will appear as one using unlit pixels from the display. The software would control when the pixels between the cutouts are illuminated or just turned off. This is according to an anonymous source as reported to MacRumors with corroborating rumors circulating on Chinese social media. The rumor is said to have originated from Foxconn employees who are involved in the iPhone 14...

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Samsung Galaxy Tab Active4 Pro is now official

Back in mid-August a bunch of certifications were issued for the Galaxy Tab Active4 Pro, signifying its imminent launch, and today Samsung has indeed made it official. Ruggedness is the name of the game with this one, and definitely its main selling point. The device comes with a 10.1-inch 1920x1200 TFT LCD touchscreen with Gorilla Glass 5 on top, an unnamed "6nm Octa-Core Processor" that is the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G according to the Google Play Console, either 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage or 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage, microSD card support, and a 7,600 mAh replaceable battery....

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Apple releases iOS 12.5.6, fixing security issue for older devices

Today Apple has issued a new software update, but this one is a bit special, as it's intended for the older models that the company doesn't support anymore - not with its latest iOS builds at least. We're talking about iOS 12.5.6, which is already going out to those iPhones and iPads stuck on the iOS 12 branch, including the iPhone 5s, iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, original iPad Air, iPad mini 2, iPad mini 3, and even the 6th gen iPod touch. The new update's build number is 16H71, and it addresses a security vulnerability in WebKit which leads to arbitrary code execution and Apple says...

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How the Moon's Darkest Areas Were Explored Ahead of NASA's Artemis Mission

A team of researchers have developed a method to help explore the darkest areas of the Moon that never receive sunlight. These are some of the coldest locations on the Earth's only natural satellite,...

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Facebook, Instagram Removed 2.7 Crore Posts in India in July: Details

Meta announced on Wednesday that it had removed a total of 2.7 crore posts across Facebook and Instagram in July. The company revealed in its monthly report under the IT (Intermediary Guidelines and...

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New Pixel 7 series to support Bluetooth LE Audio (LC3 codec)

New findings by 9to5Google suggest that the new Google Pixel 7 series (and future Pixel 7a) may support a new Bluetooth codec. Android 13 brought support for ‘Bluetooth LE Audio’ using the LC3 codec. The new codec brings improvements to the overall listening experience and sound quality. In the findings, a recent Android code change uncovered a particular XML file labeled “le_audio_codec_setting.xml”. A message exchange mentions this XML file is associated with ‘P22’ and ‘P23a’. The former identifier refers to the Pixel 7 and 7 Pro while ‘P23a” refers to a future Pixel 7a model that’s yet...

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One UI 5.0 beta based on Android 13 reaches the Galaxy S21 family

Earlier this month, Samsung opened up the public beta for One UI 5 based on Android 13 for the Galaxy S22 series, and today this is now also jumping to the Galaxy S21 devices. So far, the beta program seems to have been started for these in Korea and the UK. Enrolling requires using the Samsung Members app, locating the prominent One UI 5.0 beta program banner inside it, tapping that, and registering your details and device. Once that's done, it's normally only a few minutes' wait until you'll get an update notification. The beta in question is labeled as build G99xBXXU5ZVHE, where...

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Instagram Begins Testing Improved Content Recommendation Controls: Details

Instagram has begun testing the ability to allow users to select multiple posts in the Explore tab and mark them as "not interested", the company said on Tuesday. The feature expands on the current...

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ISS Advises Twitter Shareholders to Approve Sale to Elon Musk: Report

Twitter investors were advised to back Tesla CEO Elon Musk's plan to buy the service by a proxy advisory firm on Tuesday. Shareholders are set to vote on Musk's $44 billion (nearly Rs. 3,51,300) deal...

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vivo V25e goes official with Helio G99, color-changing design, and 64MP camera

vivo announced the V25 and V25 Pro about a couple of weeks ago, and now the company has added a third member to the lineup, dubbed vivo V25e. The vivo V25e is powered by the Helio G99 SoC, runs Android 12-based Funtouch OS 12, and comes in a single 8GB/256GB configuration. And if you want more storage, you can expand it up to 1TB via microSD card. The V25e is built around a 6.44" FullHD+ 90Hz AMOLED screen having a peak brightness of 1,300 nits. It also has a fingerprint reader underneath for biometric authentication and a notch for the 32MP selfie camera. Around the back, you get a...

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Every New Movie and TV Series Coming to Netflix India in September

Cobra Kai season 5, Jamtara season 2, Fabulous Lives of Bollywood Wives season 2, Plan A Plan B, Jogi, Indian Predator: The Diary of a Serial Killer, Blonde, Do Revenge, Heartbreak High, and Naruto...

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Samsung Display to provide over 80% of all screens for iPhone 14 series

Samsung Display is once again dominating the panel shipment for iPhones, reported Ross Young from DSCC (Display Supply Chain Consultants). According to internal info, Apple procured 82% of panels from Samsung, 12% from the Korean company LG Display and the other 6% from the Chinese BOE. Apple iPhone 14 series screen deliveries The iPhone 14 Pro Max units will have only Samsung panels at the beginning, the report revealed. Apparently, LG is struggling to keep up with the demand and has “technical challenges”, and will begin providing screens as early as September. The Chinese...

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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 survives durability tests

Just as we wrapped our review of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4, JerryRigEverything’s durability test of the same device drops. Construction and structural integrity of the Z Fold4 remains unchanged over the Z Fold3, except for the update from Gorilla Glass Victus to Victus Plus on the external display. The Z Fold4 is still IPX8 water resistant, and the internal display is still protected by a plastic cover. Gorilla Glass Victus Plus didn’t have any additional scratch-resistant properties, as the external display still scratched at a level 6 (of Moh’s scale of hardness) with deeper grooves...

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Sony announces it will acquire Savage Game Studios to strengthen its mobile offerings

In a press release Monday morning, Sony announced it will be acquiring Savage Game Studios under its newly formed PlayStation Studios Mobile Divison – which develops games for mobile and is independent of Sony’s console development team. Savage Game Studios has offices in Helsinki and Berlin and the team is already working on an unannounced “AAA mobile live service action game. The company’s co-founders have previously worked with mobile game studios Rovio, Zynga, Supercell, Wargaming, and Insomniac. I’m thrilled to welcome Savage Game Studios. They join a new independent PlayStation...

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Our Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 video review is now up

Samsung's newest large foldable is the Galaxy Z Fold4, and it just went on sale last Friday. It's the new hot item if you want a phone that folds into a mini tablet and don't live in China where you'd have a lot more options. Elsewhere, at least so far, it's pretty much Samsung or bust, so how good of a phone is this anyway? That's what we explored in depth in our comprehensive written review of the Galaxy Z Fold4, which you shouldn't miss if you're interested in this device. If you want to only hear the key bullet points, however, then our newly released video review is just the thing for...

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Samsung to deliver major update for Galaxy S22 series' cameras

Samsung announced today that its new software update for the Galaxy S22 series will bring a number of improvements to the trio's cameras. Hyperlapse videos will be enabled for the telephoto camera, and the QR scanner will be improved for easier navigation. Samsung camera app improvements The Hyperlapse option in the Camera app offered recording with the wide and ultrawide cameras, but now a third 3x option is coming. The company also confirmed Astro Hyperlapse is currently in development - a cool feature that will allow users to have even more artistic photos of the night...

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Vivo Y16 With 5,000mAh Battery Launched: Details

Vivo Y16 has launched in Hong Kong. The smartphone sports a 6.51-inch LCD display with HD+ resolution. It is powered by a MediaTek Helio P35 SoC, paired with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of inbuilt storage. It...

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Top 10 trending phones of week 34

Apple's official confirmation of its September 7 iPhone 14 series event was the key event to influence this week's trending chart. Not only it helped the iPhone 14 Pro Max retain its lead, but it also lead to a true Apple invasion lower down the ranks as people started comparing their existing phones as they considered upgrading. The Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra rose to second as the Galaxy Z Fold4 foldable lost more steam and is now down in seventh. Yet another phone from the Korean company, the Galaxy A53, completes the podium as the iPhone 13 Pro Max's charge came just short and it ended...

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In House of the Dragon Episode 2, the Old Makes Way for the New

House of the Dragon episode 2 review: in "The Rogue Prince", newly-minted heir Rhaenyra (Milly Alcock) asserts herself, and Viserys' (Paddy Considine) choice for a new wife - Alicent Hightower...

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Week 34 in review: Xperia 5 IV coming on September 1, iPhone 14 on September 7

Another week down, let's take a look back at the top stories. Apple confirmed its iPhone 14 series announcement will happen on September 7. The lineup will almost certainly include the 6.1-inch iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro, and the 6.7-inch iPhone 14 Max and iPhone 14 Pro Max. Rumor has it the Pros will get the new A16 Bionic, ProMotion displays, the new pill-shaped punch hole Face ID instead of the notch, a new selfie camera with AF, and a new 48MP main camera with 8K video. The non-Pro's will retain the A15 Bionic, have 60Hz displays, and likely the camera setup of the iPhone 13...

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Study Shows New and Simple Method for Complex Sculpting of Matter

A team of researchers at the University of Strathclyde have discovered a method to mould matter into complex shapes that involves the usage of "twisted" light. The new technique builds on the...

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Our Google Pixel 6a video review is up

Google finally released its mid-range offering from the Pixel 6 lineup and we couldn't miss reviewing it. Despite the Pixel 6a being marketed as a midranger, many of the phone's aspects are flagship-worthy. It has a bright OLED panel, albeit 60Hz, a flagship Tensor chipset and a nice set of capable cameras. We have every detail of the phone explored in our written review, but we totally understand those that would rather watch the highlights summed up on video as well. Ricky delivers all the highs and lows of the Pixel 6a in just under 9 minutes.

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Realme 9i 5G hands-on

Realme launched the 9i in January and followed up with the 5G version last week. It has Soulful Blue, Rocking Black, and Metallica Gold color options, but Realme is currently only selling the latter two models, with the blue variant coming at some later point. We got a chance to spend some time with the Metallica Gold version, so here are our first-hand impressions. The Realme 9i 5G comes in a yellow-colored box similar to its 4G counterpart, including a protective case, a SIM card ejector tool, a USB-C cable, an 18W power adapter, and some paperwork. The Realme 9i 5G is built...

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Cobra Kai to The Rings of Power, the 5 Biggest TV Series in September

Cobra Kai season 5, The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, Rick and Morty season 6, Jamtara season 2, and Star Wars: Andor - the five biggest TV shows and web series in September on Netflix,...

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Weekly poll results: Most of you are excited about Android 13 as long as your phone gets it

Android 13 is an exciting update for most users according to your answers to last week’s poll. The majority of you are eager to test out the latest version of Android with its new Material You customization options and new security features. Sadly, nearly 26% of respondents say their phones won’t get Android 13. OS fragmentation is still one of Android’s weak points and plenty of devices launched in the past two years won’t receive the new update at all. For the rest, the update is either several weeks or months away depending on the manufacturer and class of device. Some makers like...

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India vs Pakistan Asia Cup 2022: Where, When, and How to Watch

The India vs Pakistan Asia Cup 2022 has been scheduled to take place today, August 28, at 7:30pm IST at Dubai International Stadium in Dubai. The match will be broadcasted live on Star Sports 1, Star...

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Huawei MateBook X Pro 2022 in for review

The Huawei MateBook X Pro is the company's most premium laptop line and we have the 2022 model at the office today! The Huawei MateBook X Pro 2022 is a sight to behold. Ever since Huawei introduced the thin-and-light MateBook X Pro series back in 2017, they've been one of the prettiest machines. We're talking MacBook Air 2022 bezels back in 2017. But this year, Huawei finally made some changes to the design, which we'll go over right after we get the unboxing out of the way. The MateBook X Pro 2022 comes in the same-looking white retail box with a USB-C to USB-C cable and a new 90W...

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Apple Watch Pro to be announced during the September 7 event

As most of you probably already know, Apple is going to announce the next generation of iPhones during an event on September 7, but alongside the phones, some industry analysts believe that a smartwatch will also be revealed. This one is going to be slightly different than the standard Apple Watch - it's going to be more premium, with a different design and considerably bigger display too. It will likely be called Apple Watch Pro and according to a supply chain analysis, it's going to feature a flat display design with really subtle curvature towards the edges, which in turn might also...

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Samsung Is Reportedly Working on a Dual Screen Phone

Samsung is reportedly working on a dual screen phone that will come with a rear-facing transparent display in addition to the primary display. The patent application for the dual screen handset from...

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Asus Zenfone 9 Android 13 beta program announced

Asus has announced the Android 13 beta program for the Zenfone 9 launched last month with Android 12. Those interested can apply for the beta program by navigating to their Zenfone 9's Settings > System > System update menu, clicking on the gear icon in the top-right corner, and then clicking on "Enroll in the Beta Test Program." After that, click on "Agree", sign up for the Asus member account if you don't have one already, fill in the beta test application, and click "Submit." If your application is accepted, you will be informed via email and receive the Android 13 beta on your...

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US Justice Department Drafting Antitrust Complaint Against Apple: Report

The US Justice Department is reportedly in the initial stages of drafting an antitrust complaint against Apple. The Justice Department has not decided whether to sue the American tech giant. The suit...

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Samsung’s Expert RAW camera app now supported on Galaxy Z Fold4

Samsung has a more advanced camera app called Expert RAW that gives you more control over the cameras on the Galaxy S21 series, S22 series, and the Galaxy Fold3 (with support for the S20 Ultra, Note20 Ultra, and Galaxy Z Fold2 delayed). The app lets you shoot with any of the cameras on the device with full control of the shutter and ISO. The latest version of the Expert RAW app 2.0.00.3 expands support to the Galaxy Z Fold4. The new app version also improves image performance in low-light with the ability to add custom presets. There is no mention of support for the Galaxy Z Flip4,...

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Samsung's One UI 5.0 based on Android 13 gets a rumored release date

Samsung recently started beta testing One UI 5, the upcoming version of its skin based on Android 13, the latest iteration of the OS which Google outed earlier this month. These beta testing phases usually last for at least a few weeks, but naturally everyone is curious about the release date for the finalized One UI 5 build. And according to a new rumor today, that will be either October 17 or October 19. That's when the Galaxy S22 models will allegedly start receiving the update. That's an incredibly specific bit of info right there, especially for a software release, which could...

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Instagram denies a viral post that claimed the app shares your location with followers

Instagram CEO Adam Mosseri and Instagram’s social media team are refuting claims that the Instagram app is tracking location data and sharing it with followers looking for your exact location. A post went viral claimed “a recent iOS update” has made it so that “people can now find your exact location from Instagram”. This prompted many people to go into their phone’s Instagram app settings and disable location permissions for the app. Instagram’s Comms Twitter posted about the viral post, clarifying what Instagram’s policies on location data are. Wanted to share this 🧵 for clarity....

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iPhone 14 Pro, iPhone 14 Pro Max Alleged Dummy Models Leaked

Supposed dummy models of the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max have leaked. These leaked images offer a glimpse at the pill-shaped hole-punch cutout of the iPhone 14 Pro and the colour options of...

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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 review

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US President Joe Biden Signs Order for Implementation of CHIPS Act

US President Joe Biden signed an order to implement the CHIPS Act on Thursday. The executive order will ensure subsidy for manufacturing semiconductor chips in the US. The implementation plan worth...

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Corsair Xeneon Flex OLED 45-Inch Bendable Gaming Monitor Announced: All Details

Corsair announced the Xeneon Flex OLED 45-Inch bendable gaming monitor. It gives gamers the choice between a flat display and an 800R curve for an immersive gaming experience. It is compatible with...

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Google Deleted Over 2000 Loan Apps From Play Store in India Since January

Google has banned more than 2,000 loan apps from Play Store in India since January this year, said a senior official from the company. These loans apps were removed from the Play Store for...

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Huge Map Created Over a Decade Shows Traces of Ancient Water on Mars

Scientists have utilised data collected over a decade by NASA and the ESA to generate a water map of the Red Planet. The high-resolution map reveals locations of aqueous minerals, whil providing hints...

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Fitbit launches Sense 2, Versa 4, and Inspire 3 wearables

Today Fitbit has officially introduced its "fall lineup", refreshing its two most high-end smartwatches alongside the Inspire 3 fitness tracker. The Google-owned company chose to subtly evolve the designs of the Versa 4 and Sense 2, opting to eschew any revolutionary changes this year in that department. Well, unless you count the physical button replacing the capacitive one from last year. The theme pretty much continues on the inside as well. Compared to its predecessor, the Sense 2 gets all-day stress management thanks to its new continuous EDA sensor. This can make you aware of...

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Twitter CEO Said to Term Whistleblower's Claims 'Inaccurate': Report

Twitter CEO Parag Agrawal toldsaid to have addressed employees at an internal meeting on Wednesday to state that accusations by former employee and whistleblower Peiter 'Mudge' Zatko were inaccurate,...

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Vivo X80 Pro+ with Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC Could Arrive in September: Report

Vivo is seemingly gearing up to launch a new X series smartphone in September. This handset is expected to be the Vivo X80 Pro+. Reports suggest that it may feature a Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC.

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Grievance Apellate Committee Said to Include One Government Nominee: Report

The social media users grievance apellate committee to handle appeals of users against Big Tech firms could include a governement nominated member, according to a report. The committee, which is said...

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BTC Opens With Minor Losses, ETH Sees Gains as Market Shows Volatility

The global crypto market cap rose by 0.08 percent over the last day, despite many cryptocurrencies registering losses. On August 23, Bitcoin, Tether, USD Coin, and Binance Coin saw price dips. The...

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Samsung Galaxy A04s Alleged Renders Leak Online, Specifications Tipped

Samsung Galaxy A04s was earlier spotted on the Indonesia Telecom certification website, as per a report. Now, the alleged renders and some specifications of the phone have been leaked online. It is...

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Thor: Love and Thunder Disney+ Hotstar Release Date Announced

Thor: Love and Thunder will release on Disney+ and Disney+ Hotstar on September 8. In India, the Chris Hemsworth-led film will be available to stream in English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and...

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Xiaomi NoteBook Pro 120G will feature a 2.5K 120Hz screen, Smart TV X Series will include three models

Last week, Xiaomi announced it will unveil the NoteBook Pro 120G laptop and Smart TV X Series TVs in India on August 30. While Xiaomi hasn't detailed the specs sheets of these products yet, it has revealed a few details about them while also giving us a glimpse of their designs. Let's talk about the Xiaomi NoteBook Pro 120G first. The image shared by Xiaomi on its official website reveals the laptop has a USB-A port on its right side and an HDMI port on its left side, flanked by a Thunderbolt port and a 3.5mm headphone jack. You can also see the Xiaomi logo on the laptop's...

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Kuo: Apple’s M2-powered 14 and 16-inch MacBook Pros to start production in Q4 2022

In an update tweeted by Apple analyst Ming Chi-Kuo, new MacBook Pro models will enter mass production in Q4 of 2022 and new M2 Pro chip may end up using 5nm process despite contradicting reports. New 14" and 16" MacBook Pro with new processors will enter mass production in 4Q22. Given TSMC's guidance that the 3nm will contribute revenue starting in 1H23, processors of 14" and 16" MacBook Pro models may still adopt the 5nm advanced node.— 郭明錤 (Ming-Chi Kuo) (@mingchikuo) August 22, 2022 Apple’s M-chips are manufactured by TSMC, but the chip maker’s guidance doesn’t accord for revenue...

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Samsung Galaxy A04s price leaks alongside full specs and official-looking images

Samsung's upcoming Galaxy A04s has been doing the rounds in the rumorverse for a while now, which probably means an official announcement isn't far off. Today a generally reliable source has revealed that Samsung will be asking for €169 for the device when it launches in Europe. So what do you get for that amount of money? Thankfully the same source has also shared a rather comprehensive spec list, along with the official-looking images you can see below. Samsung Galaxy A04s in white The Galaxy A04s is said to arrive with a 6.5-inch 720 x 1600 PLS LCD touchscreen with 90 Hz...

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Apple reportedly paid LG for a long-term patent licensing agreement

In April, LG reported that it received a one-time payment for patent licensing but didn’t reveal who the customers were. In a report from TheElec we learn that LG Electronics received KRW 890 billion ($662.4 million) by two companies, of which KRW 800 billion ($595.4 million) was paid by Apple, according to industry sources. The difference was paid by an unidentified company. LG Electronics and Apple have reportedly entered a long-term patent licensing agreement of upwards of ten years, a common practice for multi-national conglomerates. The patents may have likely included “many standard...

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NoiseFit Core 2 Smartwatch With 7-Day Battery Life Launched in India: Details

Noise launched the NoiseFit Core 2 smartwatch in India on August 21. It is claimed to offer up to 7-day battery life. The smartwatch comes with a plethora of features like all-day heart rate...

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Vijay Shekhar Sharma to Continue as Paytm MD, CEO MD for Five Years

Paytm founder Vijay Shekhar Sharma has been reappointed as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer for another five years, according to the company. The country's leading digital payments and...

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Vivo Y22s With Snapdragon 680 SoC Launched: All Details

Vivo Y22s has been launched in Vietnam. The latest Vivo Y-series handset features Snapdragon 680 SoC, paired with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of onboard storage. It has a dual rear camera unit on the back...

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New iQOO Z6 will arrive on August 25 with 80W fast charging

The vivo sub-brand iQOO is preparing a new Z6 smartphone for the domestic audience, and this one will have 80W fast charging. The feature is not new for the company but will be the first Z phone, suggesting a flagship-tier chipset. New vivo iQOO Z6 colors The render showcases a triple camera arrangement similar to the iQOO Z6 44W but the LED flash positioning reveals it might not be the same body with the new charging and chip. Speaking of the SoC, vivo has 9 phones with its fastest 80W FlashCharge standard, and only three of them are part of the iQOO brand from the Neo6...

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How to Pre-Order PS5 Horizon Forbidden West Bundles in August 22 Restock

PS5 India August 22 restock - for Rs. 53,990 PS5 Horizon Forbidden West bundle, and Rs. 43,990 PS5 Digital Edition HFW bundle - is available at Amazon, Croma, Flipkart, Game Loot, Games The Shop,...

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Mobile Internet Services Suspended in 25 Assam Districts During Exams

Mobile internet services in 25 districts of Assam were suspended for on Sunday while the state government conducted Grade IV exams across various departments, while prohibitory orders under Section...

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Watch The Last of Us TV Series Trailer, Starring Pedro Pascal

HBO has unveiled a teaser for The Last of Us TV series, ahead of its release in 2023. The Last of Us is based on the critically acclaimed video game of the same name, and stars Pedro Pascal and Bella...

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Pegasus Maker NSO Group CEO Resigns Ahead of Reorganisation

Pegasus spyware creator NSO Group on Sunday announced that its CEO Shalev Hulio had resigned, while the company would cut 100 jobs ahead of a restructuring effort. Chief Operating Officer Yaron Shohat...

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Week 33 in review: Android 13 released, iPhone 14 series reportedly coming on September 7

Google finally put the finishing touches on Android 13 and started rolling it out to supported Pixel phones (Pixel 4 series and newer, note that updated Pixel 6 models can’t be rolled back to v12). Of course, Pixel phones are privileged when it comes to update speed. Other makers started recruiting testers for their implementations of Android 13 as well: Xiaomi, OnePlus, vivo and iQOO and others. You can check out our ColorOS 13 hands-on review for Oppo’s take on the new OS. The other major news from this week is the report that Apple will unveil the new iPhone 14 series on September 7...

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House of the Dragon Episode 1 Leaked on Torrents Ahead of Release

House of the Dragon episode 1 leaked on torrents and available for download via piracy networks. House of the Dragon episode 1 releases August 22 at 6:30am IST on Disney+ Hotstar in India. House of...

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OnePlus Nord Buds CE review

The Nord Buds CE are the latest TWS earbuds from OnePlus. Not only are they part of the budget Nord series, they are also part of the even more budget CE or Core Edition lineup, meaning these are essentially the cheapest earbuds the company currently offers. Sold only in India at the moment, the Nord Buds CE are meant to offer the truly wireless earbuds experience for those on a shoestring. Admittedly, we didn't have high hopes going in; after all, how good can a $29 pair of earbuds really be? Turns out, the Nord Buds CE have an ace up their sleeve. Design The OnePlus Nord...

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Weekly poll results: The Galaxy Z Fold4 and Z Flip4 foldables have many admirers

About a third of voters in last week’s poll just don’t care about foldables. But the rest of them do – would they pick a Samsung foldable? The majority of them say they would, both of the new Z series models proved quite popular. When it comes to the choice between the Galaxy Z Flip4 and Z Fold4, the former reignited some people’s love for flip phones, the latter appealed to those looking for powerful productivity not possible on a small screen. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 won over 46% of voters with only 14% preferring foldables from other brands. Some might not have that choice as...

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Everything You Need to Know About Saints Row: Release Date, Size

Saints Row releases on August 23 in India across PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series S/X, and PC via Epic Games Store. Deep Silver's reboot of the street crime franchise puts you in the fictional city...

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The new phones of week 33

Another week in the books and several new smartphone announcements to cover – here are the new phones of week 33. Starting the list chronologically is the vivo Y35 – a Snapdragon 680 midranger with 44W fast charging. It gets a 6.58” IPS LCD with FHD+ resolution and a 90Hz refresh rate. The back houses a 50MP main cam alongside a 2MP macro module and a 2MP depth helper. vivo Y35 in Dawn Gold and Agate Black The phone boots FuntouchOS 12 (based on Android 12) and packs a 5,000 mAh battery with the aforementioned 44W fast charging. The vivo Y35 is already on open sale in...

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$10,000 gets you a pimped up Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 - courtesy of Caviar

The luxury customization company Caviar announced its latest collection, called Heralds of the Galaxy. It includes four new designs for the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 smartphone, with meteorite inserts, gold accents and calf leather. Prices begin from $9,470 but selecting one with actual meteor will cost north of $10,000. The star of the show is called Golden Meteor and is essentially a Galaxy Z Fold4 with a redesigned back panel. It has meteorite particles from three different stones - Seymchan, Muonionalusta, and Canyon Diablo. Each fragment is one-of-a-kind, meaning each copy will...

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Google Working on Pixel 6 Face Unlock Relying on Fingerprint Sensor: Report

Google is reportedly working on a new face unlock feature that relies on the under-display fingerprint sensor. The company is said to be testing this feature on the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro.

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Sony India Expects 20 Percent Growth Over Next Few Years: Details

Sony India expects over 20 percent growth for the next few years, with its range of personal audio and home entertainment products, a company official told PTI on Friday. Sony India witnessed a surge...

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Google Pixels 7 and 7 Pro prototypes leak in hands-on video

When Google unveiled the Pixel 7 and 7 Pro a few months back, it only teased photos of it and confirmed it’d bring the second-generation Tensor SoC. We have seen a couple of live images slip through the cracks since then, but now we’re getting a full look at the hardware in Unbox Therapy’s latest video. Louis made some measurements of the hardware using a caliper. For reference, the Google Pixel 6 Pro measures 163.9 x 75.9 x 8.9 mm – the Pixel 7 Pro is roughly the same size, slightly narrower at 73.2mm wide with just 0.1mm shaved off its thickness. Both Pro phones are the same...

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Bitcoin Drops to Three-Week Low, Falls 7.7 Percent Due to Sudden Selling

Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies fell on Friday, following sudden selling that saw the world's most widely used cryptocurrency fall to a three-week-low. Bitcoin was trading around $21,400 (roughly...

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Realme 8 5G, Narzo 30 5G Get Android 12-Based Realme UI 3.0 Update in India

Realme announced that it has started rolling out the stable Android 12-based Realme UI 3.0 in India for the Realme 8 5G and Realme Narzo 30 5G. This update includes a revamped page layout, new icons,...

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Russia to Punish Five Foreign IT Firms for Violating Online Content Laws

Russia regulator Rozkomnadzor said on Friday that it was would take punitive action against TikTok, Telegram messaging service, Zoom Video Communications, chat tool Discord and Pinterest. The...

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Aqua Bazar Online Marketplace App Launched by Fisheries Minister: Details

Aqua Bazar was launched by the gvernment on Thursday as an app to help fish farmers and stakeholders to source the inputs. The app was launched alongside a book on "Super Success Stories from Indian...

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Switch Mobility Unveils Country's First Electric Double-Decker AC Bus

Switch Mobility on Thursday unveiled the Eiv22 double-decker electric bus, which will help Mumbai's Brihanmumbai Electricity Supply and Transport (BEST) switch its current fleet of double decker buses...

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Lenovo Legion Y70, Lenovo Xiaoxin Pad Pro 2022 Launched: Details

Lenovo launched the Lenovo Legion Y70 smartphone and Lenovo Xiaoxin Pad Pro 2022 tablet in China on August 18. The Lenovo Legion Y70 is powered by a Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC. Meanwhile, the Lenovo...

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Telecom Minister Asks Service Providers to Prepare for 5G Rollout

Telecom Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Thursday that he had requested telecom operators in the country to prepare for the rollout of 5G services. India's biggest ever auction of telecom spectrum...

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TRAI Deadline for Submitting Views on Community Radio Extended by 2 Weeks

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has extended the time granted to stakeholders for submitting their views on the issue of allowing not-for-profit companies to set up community radio...

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Snap Said to Shut Down Development of Pixy Flying Drone: Report

Snap is said to have discontinued its recently launched Pixy flying drone camera, according to a report. The parent company of popular mesaging app Snapchat has reportedly stopped development of the...

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Motorola Edge 2022 With MediaTek Dimensity 1050 SoC Launched: All Details

The Motorola Edge 2022 has been launched in the US and Canadian markets on Thursday. The smartphone is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 1050 SoC. It sports a 6.6-Inch OLED with a full-HD+ resolution...

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vivo V25 Pro in for review

The new vivo V25 series has a passion for shooting photos and videos at night. And just like previous V-series models, it comes with a selfie camera that punches above its weight. We will be looking at both models, but let’s say “hello” the Pro first. vivo V25 (left) and vivo V25 Pro (right) The vivo V25 Pro has the better hardware of the two – this means better cameras front and back, but also a more powerful Dimensity 1300 chipset to do the image processing. This is a slight refresh of the 1200 chip that powered the V23 Pro. However, the V23 Pro had a very different camera...

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Delhi High Court Seeks Details of Regulation of Social Media De-Platforming

The Delhi High Court has granted time to the government to inform the court whether it is working on regulation related to the de-platforming of users on social media, after hearing a batch of...

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OnePlus 10T review

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iPhone 14 Series Launch Date Said to be Targeted for September 7: Details

Apple is said to be looking at a September 7 launch date for its upcoming iPhone 14 lineup. The company's upcoming iPhone models are expected to kick off a busy fall product season, with new Mac...

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Our video review of the Moto G62 5G is now up

Affordable 5G phones usually come with a list of compromises since the 5G hardware still eats up a decent chunk of the budget. But if you want the high speed and low latency of the next-gen networks and don’t have the budget for a more premium model, it comes down to finding the right compromise. The global Moto G62 5G carries a €250 price tag in Europe and its spec sheet is fairly typical of a current Moto G model and of the €200-300 5G phone segment as a whole. The G62 still finds ways to stand out. The Moto G62 5G has a 6.5'' IPS LCD display with 1,080 x 2,400px resolution and...

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Vivo X80 Pro, iQoo 9 Pro Android 13 Preview Program in India Announced

Registration is open for the Android 13 Preview Program for Vivo X80 Pro and iQoo 9 Pro smartphones in India. Only selected 500 users will be able to try the Android 13-based Funtouch OS 13 update...

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Oracle is reportedly auditing TikTok’s management of user data and content moderation

TikTok has often been under the scrutiny of American lawmakers and users alike with concerns that user data was being transmitted and accessed by servers in China. With TikTok’s popularity exploding in the last few years, user data and privacy of the platform has been discussed at length. In a new report, Axios has learned that Oracle has been conducting an audit of TikTok’s operations. Specifically, Oracle is looking into TikTok’s feed algorithm and content moderation models “to ensure they aren’t manipulated by Chinese authorities”. During the Trump Administration, TikTok...

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WhatsApp for Android Tests 'Undo Delete' Feature on Latest Beta: Report

WhatsApp is reportedly rolling out a beta update that would allow users to recover accidentally deleted messages in a chat. The undo delete message feature is said to be available to a limited number...

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Hyderabad International Airport to Roll Out DigiYatra Platform From August 18

GMR Hyderabad International Airport (GHIAL) will roll out the DigiYatra platform for three months from August 18 onwards passengers as a proof of concept through the DigiYatra platform, the airport...

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Aadhaar Mandatory to Avail of Government Benefits, Subsidies, UIDAI Says

The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has announced via a circular that citizens who don't have an Aadhaar number or enrolment slip, may not be entitled to avail government subsidies...

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Walmart Beats Estimates, Faces Shifting Consumer Behaviour Over Inflation

Walmart reported a jump in revenue on Tuesday, beating estimates with its results for the last quarter, following a late-July improvement in business. The large-scale retailer faces increasing...

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Vivo Y35 with 44W FlashCharge Support Launched: All Details

Vivo Y35 has been launched in Malaysia. The latest Vivo Y-series handset features Snapdragon 680 SoC, paired with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of onboard storage. It has a triple rear camera unit on the back...

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Apple Sets September 5 Deadline for Employees to Return to Office: Report

Apple has set a September 5 deadline for corporate employees to return to office at least three days a week, a report said. The company informed its employees about the new plan on Monday. Apple will...

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Signal Fears Hackers May Have Accessed Phone Numbers of 1,900 Users

Signal, in a blog post, said that the phone numbers of 1,900 users could have been revealed in a phishing attack on Twilio, its verification services provider. The attack took place earlier this...

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Realme 9i 5G confirmed to come with a 90Hz screen and 5,000 mAh battery

Realme will unveil the Realme 9i 5G on August 18, which it already confirmed will be powered by the Dimensity 810 SoC. Now the company has revealed that the 9i 5G will sport a notched display having a 90Hz screen refresh rate and a 180Hz touch sampling rate. Moreover, Realme confirmed that the 9i 5G will pack a 5,000 mAh battery, which will be charged through a USB-C port. Realme hasn't detailed the 9i 5G's specs sheet yet, but a recent leak claimed the smartphone will come with a 6.6" FullHD+ LCD, 8MP selfie camera, and a 50MP primary camera, joined by 2MP macro and depth...

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Snapchat+ Premium Subscription Service Reaches 1 Million Subscribers

Snap has reached 1 million subscribers for its Snapchat+ premium subscription, the company said on Monday. The service was launched in June as a new source of revenue. The paid subscription feature...

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Twitter Ordered to Share Former Executive's Documents With Elon Musk

Twitter has been ordered to give Elon Musk documents from a former Twitter executive who is believed to be a key figure in calculating the amount of fake accounts on the platform by Musk's legal...

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Once updated to Android 13, Google Pixel 6, 6 Pro, and 6a cannot be downgraded

Today, Google surprised everyone with the public release of Android 13 – now rolling out to eligible Pixel phones. Once updated to Android 13, the latest generation of Pixels: 6, 6 Pro, and 6a will not be able to revert to Android 12. Warning: The Android 13 update for Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro, and the Pixel 6a contains a bootloader update that increments the anti-roll back version. After flashing an Android 13 build on these devices you will not be able to flash older Android 12 builds. The change is listed on the Android 13 Factory Images page for Pixel phones, but there’s no mention of...

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Next low-cost iPad to launch alongside M2 iPad Pro in October

Earlier this month a rumor did the rounds saying iPadOS 16 would arrive a month later than iOS 16, meaning in October. At the time we speculated that this could mean Apple wouldn't unveil new iPads at its September iPhone event, instead holding a separate launch for them in October. And today a report from Korea confirms exactly that theory, saying that the new low-cost iPad will arrive alongside the M2 iPad Pro in October. Specifically, around the end of the month. iPad 10.2 (2021) The next entry-level iPad will be the successor to the iPad 10.2 (2021), and is said to be slightly...

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Android 13 is officially here, updates for Pixels start today

If you've been paying close attention to the mobile space recently, you'll know that Google's release track record for new Android versions has been all over the place. Last year, Android 12 debuted in early October. This year, Android 13 launches today. The company has announced that updates should be going out to supported Pixels starting today, with devices from Samsung, Asus, HMD Global, iQOO, Motorola, OnePlus, Oppo, Realme, Sharp, Sony, Tecno, vivo, Xiaomi, "and more" joining the party "later this year". So, what's new? Looks-wise, you're getting an evolution of the...

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Huawei might stick to Snapdragon 888 4G for Mate 50

The Huawei Mate 50 series is coming next month if we can trust various leaksters. Latest rumors claim the vanilla Huawei Mate 50 will have a Snapdragon 888 chipset, limited to LTE, instead of a yet unannounced Kirin 9000S platform that is likely reserved for the Mate 50 Pro. The user TechyPreacher posted a specs sheet on their Weibo page, revealing the display will an OLED by BOE with Full HD+ resolution and no more than 6.38” in diagonal. It will also have a 120 Hz refresh rate. The Mate series is supposed to be the best Huawei can offer, and this vanilla smartphone will have a...

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Top 10 trending phones of week 32

With a bunch of high-profile announcements coming this week it's little wonder that our trending chart is greatly changed compared to week 31. Samsung's new foldable flagship - the Galaxy Z Fold4 emerged on top when all the dust settled, followed by Xiaomi's Mix Fold2. The Galaxy S22 Ultra handled all the turbulence surprisingly well to place third and even managed to edge the newly unveiled Galaxy Z Flip4, which settled for the fourth position. The Redmi Note 11 is back down to fifth, while the Galaxy A53 and Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max retained their sixth and seventh respective...

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Weekly poll: Will Galaxy Z Fold4 and Z Flip4 make you join the foldable revolution?

Here they are – the most important foldable flagships to launch this year, at least if you live outside of China (which more variety). Is now finally the time to get your first foldable? Or are you looking to upgrade an existing one? Of course, some of you are already starting to type “I don’t want a foldable” - don’t worry, you will have your say too. For a more detailed look at the new foldables, check out our hands-on review. We also have pricing information for the US and Europe and you can check out the infographics and promo videos for a quick look at the new...

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Older Galaxy Fold devices rumored to get the new Z Fold4 Taskbar

One of the less discussed aspects of the new Galaxy Z Fold4, unveiled a couple of days ago is its software situation. Namely, the move to Google's Android 12L - a branch of the company's popular mobile OS meant specifically for foldables, tablets, and Chrome OS devices, which debuted last year. Previous Galaxy Z Fold devices will get the new Taskbar introduced with the Z Fold4 alongside One Ui 4.1.1 "later this year" pic.twitter.com/PUBxGpyfNI— Anthony (@TheGalox_) August 13, 2022 We are already in the process of reviewing the Z Fold4, but one of the software highlights for this year...

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Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4 in for review

The new foldables from Samsung made it to our doorstep and we have a quick unboxing and impressions of the Galaxy Z Flip4 for you before we bring you our full review. By the way we also have a more detailed hands-on with both the Flip4 and the larger Fold4 which you can check out too. Our Galaxy Z Flip4 review unit comes in the stealthy Graphite black color just like our Z Fold4. It arrived in a slim box with a USB-C cable and SIM ejector tool. The Galaxy Z Flip4 greets you face down in its unfolded state wrapped in plastic. The new black color is a tad darker than last year’s Z Flip3...

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Realme 9i 5G full specs and renders leak ahead of India launch

Realme already set an official India announcement date for the Realme 9i 5G. The phone will arrive on August 18, and its design and some specs were already shared through official channels. Now, a new extensive leak fills in the rest of the gaps showing the device from every angle and detailing its hardware. The Realme 9i 5G sports a 6.6-inch, FullHD+, 90Hz LCD display with 180Hz touch sampling. As already revealed by the company, it is powered by a Dimensity 810 chipset along with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage or 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage, expandable via a dedicated micro...

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