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After a series of leaks on the OnePlus 9, now some key details of the OnePlus 9 Pro have been leaked online. The leaks come in the form of screenshots that are allegedly taken on the OnePlus 9 Pro. The leak not only reveals some key specifications but also adds weight to the possibility of its existence alongside the upcoming OnePlus 9. The new OnePlus 9 phones are expected to launch in mid-March, and the anticipation among Indians is as high as always. Rumours indicate that there will be three models of the phone - OnePlus 9, 9 Pro, and a cheaper 9E/9Lite/9R. You can get all the scoop about the upcoming OnePlus 9 series here.  Coming back to the latest leak, a Greek publication Techmniacs.gr has shared screenshots of the 'About Phone' screen and camera app of the OnePlus 9 Pro. As per the screenshot, the OnePlus 9 Pro will have a 6.7-inch Fluid AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate. The information is already known that it will have a S...

If you’ve been having difficulties starting up games on your PS4 or PS5, then the problem isn’t at your end. The PlayStation Network suffered an outage that began on Friday and seems to still be causing a few problems. If you own a PS Vita, PS4 or a brand-new PS5, just know that these platforms are going to be affected by the outage. According to reports by Engadget and The Verge, it seems that some games are affected while others remain fully playable.  Sony's PlayStation Network experiences outages on Friday and Saturday An update on the PlayStation Network page states that ‘some services are experiencing issues’. Account management and the PlayStation store seem to be safe. The only category that seems to still be experiencing issues is Gaming and Social. Sony has had a few problems with the PlayStation Network, with the most notable being the 2011 PSN hack. While this isn't at the level of that issue, it is still a big problem. Engadget has reported that games like Minecra...

The world will be witnessing one of the biggest fixtures of the year at the Premier League, where Chelsea will take on Manchester United at Stamford Bridge stadium in the United Kindom. It's a big game for both the teams for their race to the top four in the league. For those in India, if you've been wondering how to watch the encounter online, we've got some help. You can catch live action on TV or via an online live stream. Read on to know how and where to watch the Chelsea vs Man United live stream live. When will the Chelsea vs Manchester United match begin in India? The match takes place today at Stamford Bridge, with kick-off set for 4.30 PM GMT. In India, the match will kick off at 10:00 PM IST on February 28. Which TV channel will telecast the Chelsea vs Manchester United match in India? All the Premier League 2020-21 matches are telecasted exclusively on Star Sports Select 1 and Star Sports Select HD1. So you can watch Chelsea vs Manchester United on the same.  ...

Recently, an alleged Geekbench listing of the Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 Lite was spotted on the benchmarking platform. The listing reveals some key details about the tablet that is supposedly a toned-down variant of the premium Galaxy Tab S7.  According to the listing, first spotted by MySmartPrice, the tablet will run Android 11 and will be powered by an octa-core chipset along with 4GB RAM. However, the listing does not come as a surprise as the tablet has been mentioned in other reports as well. One of such reports claimed that Samsung has been working on a mid-range tablet that will come in Wi-Fi, LTE and 5G variants. Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 Lite leaked specifications Thanks to previous reports combined with the recent Geekbench listing reveal, we now have a clear picture of what the Galaxy Tab S7 Lite might offer. The alleged Geekbench listing of model number SM-T736B corroborates with the previous report, which claimed that the 5G model of the tablet will have the same mode...

Xiaomi is all set to launch the Redmi Note 10 series on March 4. The series is likely to feature three new phones, the Redmi Note 10, Redmi Note 10 Pro and Note 10 Pro Max. Ahead of the launch, the phone maker has teased the series, with the company's India CEO Manu Kumar Jain taking to Twitter to show off the Redmi Note 10's box.  The teaser image reveals key specifications and features of the upcoming budget smartphone, with the box showing the Redmi Note 10 in orange gradient colour. The teaser also reveals other details about the devices, with the box confirming the top-end Note 10 will get a 108-megapixel lens. In another teaser, Jain has also confirmed that the Redmi Note 10 will support 120Hz display.   #RedmiNote10 series promises to offer an experience like none other. Count on it to be #10on10! Bigger, better, brighter, smoother #120Hz display & #Redmi's first #108MP flagship camera. Know no bounds with the greatest #RedmiNote ever! Launching 4.3.21! I #Red...

In a bid to capture the TikTok market, Facebook has introduced an app called BARS. Developed by the company’s NPE team, the app will function much like TikTok. It will give users the ability to record music with almost studio-like quality. Users will also have access to drum beats and loops that they can spit rhymes over. If it wasn't clear already, Facebook is looking at targeting the younger  demographic that listens to rap music. Even the term ‘bars’ refers to the lyrical content in a rap song. If anything, considering the popularity of hip-hop in India, we could see the app taking off.  Facebook introduces BARS, a TikTok-like app The app also comes with an auto-suggest feature that will help rappers come up with better rhymes. It truly is the commodification of music, but what can you do? This was bound to happen at some point. The app will also come with auto-tune and other post-processing effects to really sell the ‘studio-like’ audio quality claim. Even as recently as ...

Godzilla vs. Kong, Justice League Snyder Cut, The Flash season 7, The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, The Married Woman, Teddy, Pagglait, Bombay Begums, Bombay Rose, Raya and the Last Dragon, Cherry, Moxie, Invincible, DOTA: Dragon's Blood — the biggest movies and series in March 2021 on Netflix, Disney+ Hotstar, Amazon Prime Video, HBO Max, YouTube, Colors Infinity,... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/2NF2bMu

Acer Aspire 7 has been refreshed for the Indian market with the latest AMD Ryzen 5000 series CPU. It comes with a 15.6-inch full-HD display with slim bezels on the sides. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3uzQk2H

Apple spring event 2021 is speculated to take place in March where the company could unveil new iPad Pro, Apple TV, AirPods, and iMac models. The March event could also be used to unveil the anticipated AirTags. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3dIzUiC

RedmiBook Pro 14 and RedmiBook Pro 15 have been launched in China, alongside the Redmi K40 series. Xiaomi has also launched Redmi AirDots 3 true wireless stereo (TWS) earbuds. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/2O3GHbG

Realme GT is all set to go official on March 4 in China, and ahead of its launch, the phone has been listed on the benchmarking website Geekbench. The listing reveals some key details about the device, including its key specifications. The Geekbench listing shows the phone could come with model number RMX2202 and reveals other details about the device.  According to the listing, the phone could come with a powerful Snapdragon 888 chipset paired with 12GB of RAM and Android 11 OS. The device scored 1138 and 3572 points in the single-core and multi-core tests on Geekbench. Interestingly, an image of the retail box of the smartphone has also been shared by former OPPO VP Brian Shen.  As for the device itself, the handset had previously appeared at AnTuTu. This listing also revealed that the device is going to be a flagship phone and will be powered by the Snapdragon 888 SoC. Apart from this, the device is tipped to come with a massive 5000mAh battery with support for 125W fast-...

It is no secret that the Vivo S9 is scheduled to launch on March 3. And ahead of its launch, the company has teased the device revealing the rear panel design of the Vivo S9 arriving on March 3. A quick look at the teaser reveals that the smartphone is similar in design to the Vivo S7 5G and sports a triple camera setup. The company has also confirmed that the phone will bring with itself a 44-megapixel selfie shooter. Interestingly, the teaser also reveals details about another device, the Vivo S9e. The poster confirms that the company will launch the Vivo S9e with a 32-megapixel selfie camera. The teaser, however, does not confirm the launch date of the phone but since it has been teased alongside the S9, it is quite possible that it may be launched alongside the debut with the vanilla S9 on March 3. Apart from this, the teaser also reveals other details about the Vivo S9, including the fact that it will be available in two colors. However, we've also seen the Vivo S9 being lis...

Nvidia's new GeForce RTX 3060 GPU is aimed at mainstream gamers who want to upgrade to enjoy ray tracing effects, but the current shortage of GPUs in the market means that prices are inflated and there's little hope in sight. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/37MuNKe

AMD Radeon RX 6000 series will be getting new products on March 3. AMD took to Twitter to share the event date — March 3 at 11am US time (9:30pm IST). from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3spNBHh

Anthem overhaul aka Anthem NEXT has been cancelled, BioWare Studio Director Christian Dailey shared through a bog post. The game was in development for about a year since late 2019. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3qULSJx

US President Joe Biden said he would seek $37 billion (roughly Rs. 2,67,750 crore) in funding for legislation to supercharge chip manufacturing in the United States as a shortfall of semiconductors has forced US automakers and other manufacturers to cut production. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3uprkeB

Nvidia forecast better-than-expected fiscal first-quarter revenue, with its flagship gaming chips expected to remain in tight supply for the next several months. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3uuySg3

The Indian government has released the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021 with an aim to regular social media platforms, digital media and OTT platforms. When the new rules come into effect, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, WhatsApp and more will have to ensure better checks and balances when it comes to user-generated content shared on their platforms. Similarly, the new rules also entail a three-tier content classification model for regulating OTT platforms like Netflix and Hotstar and you can read more about that separately here. Essentially with the new IT Rules 2021, the Government of India is trying to regulate the digital media sphere and with it the content that is shared online. The new IT Rules are formed under the IT Act, 2000 and supersede the previous IT Rules 2011. The Ministry of Electronics and IT in its press release said that the “new Rules empower ordinary users of social media, embodying a mechanism for redressal...

In a bid to bring new subscribers to its network, telecom operator Reliance Jio has today announced the new "JioPhone 2021 Offer" which will be available from March 1. The new offer is an extension of Jio's plans to upgrade millions of 2G users in India to the more advanced 4G baseband that the company's network operates on. Jio claims to have successfully upgraded more than 100 million users to its 4G platform to date. However, it now plans to upgrade three times this number to its 4G network with the help of its JioPhone 2021 offer. Speaking about this new offer, Akash Ambani, Director, Reliance Jio, commented, "There are still 300 million subscribers in India who remain trapped in the 2G era, unable to access basic features of the internet, at a time, when the world stands at the cusp of a 5G revolution. Since the last 4 years, Jio has democratised the internet and passed on the benefits of technology to every Indian. Technology no longer remains a privilege ...

Geekbench is usually a very good platform to spot upcoming devices. A lot of unannounced devices including smartphones, laptops, and tablets visit Geekbench when someone ends up running the benchmark while testing it before the release. This time, a new Samsung tablet has shown up on Geekbench, revealing some key specifications. The tablet in the discussion here is the Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 Lite. It popped up on Geekbench with model number SM-T736B. This is said to be the 5G variant of the table, and it looks like Samsung will end up bringing the Wi-Fi and LTE variants too. Looking at the listing, the tablet seems to be running on the Snapdragon 750G chip with a base frequency of 1.80Ghz. The SoC is coupled with 4GB RAM, and it is running on Android 11 OS. As you can see, the device has managed to show a single-core score of 650 and a multi-core score of 1694. Here, check it out - This is the same processor that's also powering some other phones like the Xiaomi Mi 10i 5G, ...

Jio has launched a Wi-Fi 6 compatible mesh extender. You can daisy-chain multiple JioExtender6 AX6600 to extend the Wi-Fi range in your house if you need to get Wi-Fi 6 speeds in every corner. The JioExtender6 AX6600 Wi-Fi 6 mesh extender is priced at Rs 25,999 and is listed on Jio’s website.  JioExtender6 AX6600 Wi-Fi 6 mesh extender specifications and features The JioExtender6 AX6600 Wi-Fi 6 mesh extender supports Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) standard. Jio claims it offers 4X increase in the network capacity. It supports speeds up to 1Gbps, but users need to be subscribed to the 1Gbps plan. The mesh extender has a compact triangular form factor with all the connectivity options housed at the back. It has two Gigabit Ethernet Ports. It also sports 128MB NAND storage and 256MB RAM. It supports 2.4GHz 570 Mbps (40 MHz), 2X2 + 5GHz: (80MHz) 1200 Mbps for Wi-Fi Devices. 5GHz: 4800 Mbps (160MHz) 4X4 for Mesh connections. The PS5 (review) is one of the consumer electronics devices launched ...

Acer Aspire 7 has been refreshed for the Indian market with the latest AMD Ryzen 5000 series CPU. It comes with a 15.6-inch full-HD display with slim bezels on the sides. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3uzQk2H

The PS5 comes with 825GB SSD storage with a mere 667GB available to the user. This means you can have no more than a few games on the internal SSD at a given time. Most popular AAA games are about 40-50GB in size, with games like Call of Duty crossing the 100GB barrier. The PS5 (review) has an M.2 expansion slot, but the expansion option was locked when the console launched. According to a Bloomberg report, Sony is looking to grant users access to the expansion slot this summer via a firmware update.  According to the Bloomberg report, “Adding support for additional drives will be enabled with a firmware update that also unlocks higher cooling-fan speeds to ensure the console doesn’t overheat, the people said, asking not to be named because the plans are not yet public”. So, it looks like in addition to granting users access to the expansion options, Sony could also increase the cooling fan’s speed to ensure the drive doesn’t get too hot.  Sony could unlock PS5 SSD storage M...

The foldable phone segment is surely picking up pace. Over the past two years, we've seen a number of new foldable phones being launched, with players such as Samsung and Motorola coming out with their own products in the market. And now, it looks like another big player will soon enter the fray with its own foldable phone.  As per a new leak, this player will be Google, with the leak confirming that the tech giant is indeed working on a foldable Pixel phone. The information comes courtesy of trusted tipster, Jon Prosser, who has claimed in a tweet that the rumoured Google Pixel foldable smartphone, rumoured to launch in the fourth quarter of 2021, is indeed real. Prosser has not shared an exact timeline for the launch of the device, however, he has claimed that the foldable phone will be launched towards the end of this year or early next year. Google foldable phone could be coming soon Interestingly, this is not the first time we are hearing about a foldable phone from Google. ...

The Indian Newspaper Society (INS) asked Google to compensate Indian newspapers for using their content and insisted that the global search giant increase the publisher share of advertising revenue to 85 per cent. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3q59Och

One of the main reasons why many users prefer buying desktops over laptops is because they aren't very upgradeable. Even the most upgrade-friendly laptops will only let you swap out the storage or the RAM. There's always a limit on what one can replace from a laptop and that's exactly why exceptions are always welcome. This is where a new company called Framework comes into the picture. They just announced a new laptop called the Framework Laptop, which according to them is a fully upgradeable thin-and-light laptop. Here's how it looks - The laptop sports a 13.5-inch display on the front with slim bezels, and it runs on an 11th Gen Intel Core processor. The laptop also supports up to 64GB DDR4 RAM and 4TB or more of Gen4 NVMe storage. You also get a 1080p webcam on the front and a 55Wh battery. The specs of the laptop, as you can see, are quite commendable for a thin-and-light notebook. The highlight of the machine, however, is the fact that you can swap out most of...

Microgravity has announced the opening of a new Virtual Reality-Augmented Reality (VR-AR) in India. The company has launched a new gaming facility in Gurugram, Haryana. It is located in JMD Empire Square and is spread over 12,000 sq. ft. The company has also announced that it has partnered with Zero Latency to “enhance and provide the most unique and adrenaline-rushing gaming experience.” Rahul Bhattacharya, Co-founder & MD, Microgravity, said “We are really excited about bringing an entertainment and a gaming concept that is highly Immersive, Safe, and Adventurous. With the digital reality gaming industry gaining popularity, we had the desire to bring the best in innovation to a wider audience. At our facility, people can experience new content in single and multiplayer formats. Our partnership with Zero Latency brings the best in this space.  With the launch of our flagship gaming hub in Gurugram, we aim to showcase these gaming concepts and refresh them based on feedback.” ...

Alongside the Redmi K40, Redmi also showcased the Redmi Max 86-inch TV. The TV is a 4K TV with support for Dolby Vision, Dolby Atmos, and also comes with an HDMI 2.1 port. The TV will go on sale in China and is priced at 7,999 yuan (Rs. 90,500 approx. directly converted). The TV will go on sale from March 4.  Redmi Max 86-inch TV Specifications and features As mentioned above, the TV has an 86-inch display with a 4K resolution (3840 × 2160 pixels). It also boasts of 178-degree viewing angle. In addition to 4K, the TV supports HDR 10, HDR 10+, Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos. It claims to cover 92% of the DCI-P3 colour gamut. Under the hood, the Redmi Max 86-inch TV is powered by the MediaTek MT9650 quad-core Cortex A73 processor coupled with the Mali-G52 MC1 GPU. It has 2GB RAM and 32GB built-in storage.  When it comes to connectivity options, the TV has three HDMI ports, one of which supports HDMI 2.1. With HDMI 2.1 users get access to 4K at 120Hz, Automatic low latency mode ...

Apple spring event 2021 is speculated to take place in March where the company could unveil new iPad Pro, Apple TV, AirPods, and iMac models. The March event could also be used to unveil the anticipated AirTags. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3dIzUiC

Google Pixel foldable phone is a “real thing” and may be launched either by the end of this year or early next year, tipster Jon Prosser has claimed in a tweet. A previous report claimed that the phone has been codenamed ‘Passport.’ from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3bIOGTF

The Government of India has announced plans for a new regulatory framework to govern OTT platforms such as Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and Hotstar. Under the new rules, these popular streaming services will face stricter rules over the content they can host on their platforms. The regulatory framework called Information Technology (Guidelines for Intermediaries and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021 makes a number of suggestions, among which is a 3-tier content classification model for regulating OTTs. Self-regulation for OTTs: How it will work Under this, the streaming platforms will have to self-classify content under U (universal), 7+, 13+, 16+, and A (adult) categories. Apart from the classification of content, platforms will also be required to implement parental locks for content classified as U/1 13+ or higher. They will also have to put in place a reliable age verification mechanism for Adult rated content.  The framework also suggests the setting up of a r...

Twitter has been dabbling with the idea of introducing a subscription model and a "tipping" option to have more meaningful revenue streams for its platform. This has been one area in which it has been lagging behind its competitors. Now, the company has confirmed that it is indeed working on some new products to fill this gap. Super Follows During Twitter's virtual Analyst Day, the company announced that it is bringing a new feature called 'Super Follows'. This is essentially a paid subscription model that charges members for exclusive content from accounts they follow. With this feature, for instance, a user can pay a set amount of money to receive perks like exclusive tweets, subscribers-only newsletters, and more. Twitter gave an example of how an influencer can compile a bunch of tweets that would only be pushed out to their Super Followers. It's a very good way to make for both veterans Twitter users with huge following and influence, as well as for T...

Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 series has leaked in new real-life images and a hands-on video that reveals its design in full glory. Xiaomi is preparing to launch the Redmi Note 10 series on March 4 in India but when has that stopped the rumour mill from churning out leaks and rumours. That said, this new leak seems to be on point since it is reportedly coming directly from an offline retailer. As per several pictures and a hands-on video posted on Instagram by a mobile phone retailer, the Redmi Note 10 series is set to get a design refresh that is more in line with the company’s flagship Mi 11. The phone has a glossy back panel with a rectangular camera module in the top-left corner. Xiaomi has already confirmed that it is bringing 108MP cameras to the Redmi Note 10 series and has also teased the new design of the upcoming phones calling it “Evol Design”. The pictures and the video posted on Instagram were taken down later but Twitter user Geekytamizha posted few pictures and a short clip fro...

Samsung has quietly unveiled the Galaxy A32 4G. The new variant has been launched after the company recently unveiled the Dimensity 720 chipset powered Galaxy A32 5G smartphone in Europe. As per a report by GizmoChina, Samsung is yet to reveal the pricing and availability of the new device. The new Samsung Galaxy A32 4G comes with a 6.4-inch S-AMOLED display with an Infinity-U notch design. The panel is capable of running Full HD+ resolution at a 90Hz refresh rate. Interestingly, this makes the Galaxy A32 the first A-series smartphone to feature a 90Hz display. Under the display, Samsung has also hidden an integrated fingerprint scanner. In terms of design, the Galaxy A32 4G is quite manageable as the phone measures 158.9x73.6x8.4mm and weighs 184 grams.  Samsung Galaxy A32: Specifications and features Under the hood, we have an unspecified octa-core processor powering the Galaxy A32 4G. The chipset is clocked at 2.0GHz which could very likely be a Helio G85 chipset. This is pair...

RedmiBook Pro 14 and RedmiBook Pro 15 have been launched in China, alongside the Redmi K40 series. Xiaomi has also launched Redmi AirDots 3 true wireless stereo (TWS) earbuds. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/2O3GHbG

India approved a Rs. 7,350-Crore plan to boost local manufacturing and exports of IT products such as laptops, tablets, personal computers, and servers, the technology minister said. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/2P78AQS

HP has refreshed its lineup of Pavilion laptops with 11th-Gen Intel Core Processors. The HP Pavilion 14 has a slightly larger 14-inch full-HD IPS display with 250 nits of peak brightness and the HP Pavilion 15 has a 15.6 full-HD display. The battery life is said to last for up to 8.75 hours on the Pavilion 14 and Pavilion 15. The HP Pavilion 14 and HP Pavilion 15 lapt... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3ulAKYm

Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 2 is a refreshed version of the ThinkPad X13 series and it comes with latest Intel Tiger Lake CPUs and AMD Ryzen 5000 series CPUs. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3bx7B3S

The MSI Prestige 14 Evo is based on the Intel Evo platform, which means it has to achieve certain targets in terms of portability, performance, battery life, display quality, and much more. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3aKIFGY

Samsung have released some incredible phones in the budget and mid-range segment in India under the Galaxy A and Galaxy M series. The company has also slashed the prices of some of its mid-range phones in the country, which we think is a subtle hint at the arrival of some new devices. Now, we have come across some more info that all but confirms the launch of the Galaxy A32, Galaxy A52, and the Galaxy A72 here in India. The folks over at Sammobile spotted the support pages for the Galaxy A32 4G (SM-A325F/DS), Galaxy A32 5G (SM-A326B/DS), Galaxy A52 (SM-A525F/DS), and the Galaxy A72 (SM-A72F/DS) on its Indian website. The sheer existence of these pages makes us believe that these phones will soon be made official in India. That being said, it is worth pointing out that Samsung has not listed support pages for the Galaxy A52 5G and the Galaxy A72 5G yet. This means that Samsung may or may not launch those devices in India. We'll definitely be seeing the support pages from t...

TCL will launch its Android 11 TV in India on March 10 at 11 AM. The company has the launch date listed on its website and has been teasing the launch of the P725 on Twitter as well. TCL launched the P715 in 2020 and the successor - the P725 was announced at CES 2021. The TV will run on Android TV 11 out of the box, but it isn't clear if the TV will come with the new Google TV UI. TCL’s website teases the “newest experience” “big together” and “faster processor”, hinting at some features users can expect.  Witness a whole new upgrading in visuals with stunning processing capability. Stay Tuned for #InspiringConnectedLiving #ComingSoon Know more : https://t.co/S4LoxmkLR0 pic.twitter.com/IifIrUO8du — TCL India (@tcl_india) February 24, 2021 TCL P725 Android 11 TV Features and Specifications The TCL P725 is a 4K TV with support for Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos. The TV does not have QLED backlighting but does support hands-free commands. It is an LED-backlit LCD TV with support for a...

Google Recorder Web app is now live. Pixel phone users can get real-time transcriptions of audio recordings done from their smartphone. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/2ZOFisd

Google has reportedly acknowledged and is working on fixing “Hey Google” voice command activation for Wear OS. The search giant issued a statement stating it is working with partners to resolve the issue. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3dHm7c4

In addition to launching some flagship killer phones, OnePlus has decided to dip its toes in the affordable phone market too. We already have a couple of budget OnePlus phones on the market, and it looks like the company ready to bring out more. If you are keeping tabs on the rumors, then you probably have a good idea about the upcoming OnePlus budget phone and its specs. Adding on to that, the reliable tipster Evan Blass has now leaked the moniker OnePlus 9R. According to him, this is going to be the next OnePlus budget phone. He claims to have spotted a source code that mentions the name OnePlus 9R. Here, check it out - Hello, OnePlus 9R: https://t.co/0ARy9HiUXW — Evan Blass (@evleaks) February 24, 2021 His short post on Voice, as you can see, doesn't reveal much about the phone itself. It only gives us the name of the device which was earlier rumoured to be called the OnePlus 9E/9 Lite. "Goodbye OnePlus 9E/9 Lite...", the post says. It's worth pointing out that ...

Oppo has launched the Reno 5K as its latest Oppo Reno series device. The phone has been launched in China and offers specifications to take on other upper-mid-range smartphones available in the market. The phone also appears to share some hardware with the Reno 5 5G that was launched in the Chinese market in December. However, the two differ crucially when it comes to the chipset.  The new Oppo smartphone also offers quad rear cameras, a punch-hole display and a big battery.  While the company has revealed the specs of the device, it hasn't revealed the pricing details of the phone yet. Set to go on sale from March 6, the phone has been announced to be available in three-colour options -- Green Breeze, Midnight Black, and Starry Dream. Oppo has also revealed the Reno 5K's RAM and storage variants -- 8GB RAM+128GB storage and 12GB RAM+256GB storage variants. Oppo Reno 5K: Specifications The Oppo Reno 5K has been equipped with an OLED display by the company. The panel is 6.43-...

The folks over at Oppo have been keeping themselves busy with a lot of smartphone launches, and it's no secret that the company is preparing to launch a few more devices over the next couple of months. Now, a fresh leak by 91mobiles has revealed some key details of the devices in the Find X3 series. Oppo Find X3 Series The upcoming Find X3 line-up is tipped to launch on March 11 and will include the Oppo Find X3 Pro, Find X3 Lite, and Find X3 Neo models. The Oppo Find X3 Pro 5G will be the flagship offering in the series, and it is said to be available in a single variant featuring 12GB of RAM and 256GB storage. The device is expected to be priced between EUR 1,000-1,200. It will be available in Blue, White, Orange, and Black colour options. The Oppo Find X3 Pro 5G is said to be a very capable device with flagship specs like a 6.7-inch QHD+ display with a 120Hz refresh rate, a Snapdragon 888 processor, a versatile quad-camera setup, and more. You can learn more about the device a...

Sigh, Bioware, how far the mighty have fallen. From genre-defining titles like the Mass Effect series and Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic to the crime against humanity that is Anthem, Bioware are no longer the powerhouse they once were. Long thought of as one of the biggest names in gaming, Bioware has gone from AAA developer to a mess of a studio that can’t even release a working game. Case in point, Anthem and the terrible Mass Effect: Andromeda. Well, you can say goodbye to one of the games now as Bioware have finally and mercifully cancelled Anthem. Anthem is no longer a priority at Bioware and has been cancelled If you’re a masochist and still want to play the game, you can. The servers are still up for now but there has not been an update since September 2019. The last addition to the game was the Anthem Cataclysm update. No real reason has been given for the cancellation but studio director Christian Dailey did say that the COVID-19 pandemic affected productivity. Rather...

Redmi will launch its flagship K40 series phones in China today. Likely to be populated by the K40 and K40 Pro, the flagship series will be unveiled at a launch event in China which will begin at 7.30pm local time (5pm IST). The K40 series has already been teased a few times ahead of the launch. In fact, the K40 is also confirmed to sport a price tag of CNY 2,999.  Now, the company has released more details about the phone giving us a better idea of what we can expect from the K40 series. The new information comes courtesy of fresh teasers released by Redmi General Manager Lu Weibing. In a slew of fresh teasers on Weibo, Weibing confirms the Redmi K40 series phone will come with a 300+Hz touch sampling rate display. Interestingly, if this ends up being true, it will be the fastest on a phone so far.  Redmi K40 could be a fast gaming phone The new teaser also reveals the presence of an advanced vibration motor for better haptic feedback. The K40 is also teased to of...

While PUBG remains missing in action, home-grown nCore Games is leaving no stone unturned to create a dent in the battle royale genre with Fearless And United Guards a.k.a FAU-G. The developers have announced that they will soon introduce a multiplayer Team Deathmatch mode in FAU-G which has also been teased previously.  nCore Games took to Twitter and announced that the game is set to receive a multiplayer Team Deathmatch mode which will allow players to form a squad as they will likely be dropped into the battle zone. The developers are yet to reveal more details about this particular mode. We can expect that with the new mode, the developers will also release new maps as teased in the released imaged. Find your friends, form your squad, fight for freedom! FAU-G’s multiplayer Team Deathmatch mode is coming soon! Download now: https://ift.tt/2MQHNar #Multiplayer #atmanirbharbharat@vishalgondal @akshaykumar @dayanidhimg @BharatKeVeer pic.twitter.com/uVINImMIqb — nCORE Games...

Paradox Interactive has announced that their much-anticipated sequel to the beloved horror RPG, Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2 will no longer be releasing in 2021. The publisher is also removing its lead developer Hardsuit Labs from the project, and bringing in a different team to finish the game.   An update to the development of Bloodlines 2 is live. Read it here: https://t.co/5yhJXamMjv pic.twitter.com/3XKn0F36cM — Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2 (@VtM_Bloodlines) February 23, 2021   The announcement comes as part of the company’s year-end financial report, which describes how the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has affected its business. It states that the virus-induced work-from-home condition has been making it difficult for the studio organization to maintain the usual production pace, thereby forcing them to postpone several planned yet uncommunicated releases for the year 2021. This, of course, includes the long-cursed delay of Vampire: The Masquerade - B...

Warner Bros. Pictures has finally released the first official, red band trailer for Simon McQuoid’s upcoming Mortal Kombat movie. Debuting just a month after they revealed the first look for the film, the gory trailer proceeds to give a seemingly accurate depiction of the iconic video game franchise. The film is set to release on 16 April 2021 in theatres and on the HBO Max streaming service.   Get over here! Watch the trailer for Mortal Kombat now — in theaters and streaming exclusively on HBO Max April 16. #MortalKombatMovie pic.twitter.com/eFhQhbdNUl — Mortal Kombat Movie (@MKMovie) February 18, 2021   The trailer opens up with a flashback sequence, serving as an origin story for Jax Briggs (Mehcad Brooks), as he loses his arms in a short-lasting encounter with Sub-Zero (Joe Taslim), a wanted fugitive. Seven years from then, we are introduced to a never-seen-before character - Cole Young (Lewis Tan), an MMA fighter bearing the Mortal Kombat mark, who seeks out Sonya Bla...