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Google is Finally Adding This Essential Battery Feature to Pixel Phones
Sagnik Das Gupta
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Google is reportedly rolling out the charging limit feature on Pixel phones gradually. Thanks to this feature, Pixel phones will finally be able to automatically stop charging at 80% to preserve battery health. Read more here!
Galaxy S25 Slim Could Just Be Samsung’s Answer to the iPhone 17 Air
Sagnik Das Gupta
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Samsung is reportedly working to introduce a new Galaxy S25 Slim as the fourth model in the much-anticipated lineup. However, it will land later on, in Q2 2025. Here's everything you need to know about it!
Out of nowhere, ChatGPT has now acquired the chat.com domain name. While the exact price of acquisition is not known, details suggest somewhere north of $15 million. Here are all the details!
Roblox Bans Kids from Social Hangouts; Intros Others Child Safety Changes
Ishan Adhikary
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On November 7, 2024, Roblox added two safety measure to protect children on the platform. According to the developer forum, users under 13 can no longer enter features like 'social hangouts' and 'free-form user creation'. Moreover, experiences with no proper rating will no longer be visible to Roblox users under the age of 13.
OnePlus 12 Gets OxygenOS 15 Stable Update, But Without AI Features
Abubakar Mohammed
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OnePlus 12 is finally getting Oxygen OS 15 stable. The update doesn't come with AI features that OnePlus announced during the event. Besides the lack of AI features which OnePlus said will roll out by the end of this month, the Circle to Search feature is still not here. The update is rolling out in batches in North America, Europe, and India.
WhatsApp’s New Status Feature Will Make It Even More Like Instagram Stories
Anshuman Jain
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WhatsApp is introducing a new "Add yours" sticker, similar to Instagram, which allows users to reply to a status update by adding their own and creating a chain of responses. However, it may not show who started the chain or who participated, for privacy reasons. This feature is currently in the early stages of development.
The Penguin Showrunner Talks About Season 2 But Do We Really Need It?
Shashank Shakya
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The Penguin is one of the finest shows that are currently running on OTT platforms. However, it is now set to release its final episode and people are wondering if there will be a season 2 or not. In this article, find out what The Penguin's showrunner has to say about the possibility of a season 2 and if we need it at all or not.
Jarvis is Almost Here; Google Accidentally Leaks Its New AI Extension
Sagnik Das Gupta
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According to a new report, Google accidentally posted an internal preview of its Jarvis AI web companion. However, they quickly removed the listing, although a couple of users managed to download it. But, it wasn't that easy. Read it all here!
In the latest Q2 earnings call, Take-Two, Rockstar Games parent company announced that GTA 6 release date of Fall 2025 is still on track. On December 5th, the trailer 1 of Grand Theft Auto 6 will complete its one year mark. Despite all the rumors of a delay, this confirmation of release date is a huge update.
iOS 18.2 to Show You Estimated Charging Time, but Most iPhones Might Not Get It
Kanika Gogia
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According to the code in the second beta of iOS 18.2, Apple is also working on a new battery feature that could finally estimate your iPhone's charging time. A new framework named "BatteryIntelligence", will calculate the exact charging time based on the amount of energy the device receives.
HSR 2.7 Leak Reveals Trailblazer Was Never an Official Member of the Astral Express
Sanmay Chakrabarti
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Honkai Star Rail 2.7 leak reveals that the Trailblazer may have never been an official member of the Astral Express, which is why the players never had a room on it. The 2.7 will finally make the Trailblazer an official member of the crew, which will allow them to have their own room.
The latest Canary build of the Terminal app brings support for ChatGPT and GitHub Copolit alongside Azure OpenAI. The feature can be accessed by clicking the small down arrow in the tabs section and clicking Terminal Chat in Settings. Users can then select the AI service they want to use. Using ChatGPT in Terminal is not free though, and requires an OpenAI API key. It's a fairly simple integration that will save users time; instead of going to a browser or app and asking questions, they can directly use Terminal Chat.
Fortnite OG Might Be Coming Back for Good in December and I Couldn’t Be More Excited
Ishan Adhikary
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According to recent leaks, Fortnite's OG mode is set to make a permanent comeback in December. The mode will feature monthly Chapter 1 seasons with minimal additional content. An official announcement might be made at The Game Awards or after the end of Remix Chapter 2 finale.
Genshin Impact 5.2 Adds More Artifact Inventory Optimizations, But Still No Artifact Loadouts
Sanmay Chakrabarti
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Genshin Impact will add further Artifact Inventory optimizations in version 5.2 as revealed by the latest Dev Notes. The version 5.2 will implement add better Artifact Auto-lock feature and a new option to mark Artifact pieces as favorites. However, there is still no information from the developers on possible Artifact loadouts in the future.
Android 16 Release Date Has Already Leaked and It’s Much Earlier than We Thought
Abubakar Mohammed
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The release date for Android 16 is set to be June 3, 2025. This time, Android 16 will be released on the same day on both AOSP and Pixels, unlike Android 15, which rolled out much later after hitting AOSP. The development also means the next flagship from Google - the Pixel 10, will come with Android 16 out of the box.
Hogwarts Legacy 2 in Development with Warner Bros. Games; Will Connect to the HBO Series
Ishan Adhikary
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A report from Variety suggests that the Warner Bros. Games already working on Hogwarts Legacy 2 and it is 'very big priority' for them. Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment President David Haddad says that the upcoming sequel will be based on the HBO Harry Potter series which is coming in 2026. The report also claims that Hogwarts Legacy is now the top-selling game of 2023 and has crossed 30 million units sold as of last month.
Nintendo fans have been waiting for some news on the Switch 2 and we finally have some. In a latest Corporate Management Policy Briefing, Nintendo CEO Shuntaro Furukawa confirmed that the Switch 2 will have backwards compatibility with all Switch games. He also confirmed that the successor of Switch will be revealed before April 2025 as announced previously.
Meta’s Upcoming AI Tool Will Stop Teens from Pretending to Be Adults
Sagnik Das Gupta
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According to a new Bloomberg report, Meta is working on a new AI tool that can identify users who are lying about their age to get placed into a less-protective Instagram experience. Here's how the tool works!
This Could Be the Next Big Product by Apple, As Per an Internal Survey
Kanika Gogia
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According to the latest report from Mark Gurman, Apple has been surveying its employees about smart glasses as it plans to launch its own version of Meta Ray-Ban-inspired smart glasses. Apple has launched an internal study of the smart glasses market and is gathering feedback from its employees.
iOS 18.2 Will Allow You to Upgrade to ChatGPT Plus Right From the Settings App
Kanika Gogia
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The iOS 18.2 Developer Beta brings ChatGPT Integration on iPhones. Now, the latest beta 2 brings a new option that lets you upgrade to your ChatGPT Plus account right from the Settings App.
Latest Honkai Star Rail Leak Reveals Fu Xuan May Get Nerfed in Next Version
Sanmay Chakrabarti
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Fu Xuan is one of the most loved characters in Honkai Star Rail, however, she has lost her place in the current meta dominated by Follow-up and Break teams. With the introduction of AoE enemies, she has become harder to use, but so far she is still considered a strong sustain. However, her kit received a hidden update which damage sharing ability work with Servants, which might make her unplayable in the 3.x meta.
Owners of the latest $280 Kindle Colorsoft are facing issues with the display where there's a visible yellow tinge at the bottom, affecting the reading experience. Amazon says it's aware of the issue and has started shipping replacements to those affected by the issue.
Honkai Star Rail 2.7 Leak Hints at a New Card Game Mode Similar to TCG
Sanmay Chakrabarti
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Recent leaks have revealed a new card-like game mode for HSR version 2.7. Currently it is unclear whether the new card game mode is a limited event or a permanent mode. The leak reveals cards for Himeko, Welt, March 7th, Dan Heng and the Trailblazer in the images.
Lost in a TV Show? Prime Video’s New AI X-Ray Recaps Feature Has You Covered
Sagnik Das Gupta
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Amazon has given its Prime Video new Recap powers within its already existing X-Ray features. The new feature uses generative AI to provide users with textual snippets of key events, conversations, and more. Read more about the new feature here!
Samsung may release the first beta of its upcoming One UI 7 on November 21. The company has scheduled the Samsung Developer Conference (SDC) Korea 2024 on this date, and we can expect the One UI 7 Beta to hit the first of the eligible devices.
Snapdragon 8 Elite Overheating Issues Emerge During Early Testing
Abubakar Mohammed
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Early testing of the Realme GT 7 Pro which comes with Snapdragon 8 Elite revealed that the phone gets incredibly hot when running benchmarks. The same behavior wasn't noticed when running games on high graphics. The phone reached temperatures of up to 46 degrees Celsius when benchmarking; however, it could be due to Realme trying to alter benchmark results. The firm later reached out to one of the publishers saying the issue will be fixed soon.
ChromeOS 130 Brings a Pixel-Like Recorder App, AI Features, and More
Abubakar Mohammed
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ChromeOS 130 is rolling out to all Chromebooks and it brings new features to both Chromebook and Chromebook Plus platforms. It includes a built-in recorder app and AI features like Help me read to summarize web pages and PDFs and Studio-style mic for better quality audio.
OpenAI has released ChatGPT Search to challenge Google in the search domain. It can browse the web and find current information on all the latest events. You can also install the Chrome extension to replace Google Search with ChatGPT Search.
OnePlus 13 Launched with Snapdragon 8 Elite and a Huge 6,000mAh Battery
Ajaay Srinivasan
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OnePlus 13 has finally gone official, and it's among the first few devices to be powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite. The phone comes featuring a 6.82-inch LTPO AMOLED 120Hz display on a smaller footprint than its predecessor. It packs a 6000 mAh battery with 100W wired charging, and it runs on ColorOS 15 in China. OnePlus 13 starts at CNY 4,499 (~$630) for the base variant with 12 GB RAM and 256 GB storage.
Apple Upgrades M2 and M3 MacBook Air With 16GB RAM In Base Models With No Price Hikes
Kanika Gogia
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Alongside the M4 MacBook Pro release, Apple announced that the MacBook Air lineup now starts with 16GB RAM, doubling the previous 8GB RAM.
Apple Launches MacBook Pro with M4 Processors & 16GB RAM in Base Models
Kanika Gogia
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The much-awaited M4 MacBook Pros are finally here. Apple launched an entry-level 14-inch MacBook Pro with an M4 processor, and a higher-end 14-inch & 16-inch MacBook Pro in M4 Pro and M4 Max variants.
Blue Lock Animator Breaks Silence on the Bad Animation Quality in Season 2
Aparna Ukil
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Blue Lock has been criticized for the bad animation quality in Season 2 and an animator involved in the project broke silence on the issue. MartinKiing and other animators did their best despite the low payment and the workload, but for some reason, that didn't end up being a part of the final episode.
The iQOO 13 is the second phone in the world to feature the latest Snapdragon 8 Elite. It comes with a 2K OLED display, triple 50 MP rear cameras, 6,150 mAh battery with 120W charging, and OriginOS 5 based on Android 15. Besides, it boasts UFS 4.0 storage and LPDDR5X RAM. The phone comes in four colors and the base 12GB RAM and 256 GB storage variant starts at RMB 3,999 which is around $560 or Rs 47,000.
Mohamed Diab recently had ann interview in which he was asked about the future of Moon Knight and its Season 2. He responded in a rather candid manner and talked about Moon Knight's appearance in future MCU projects. Go through this article to learn more about what he said!
The Bear Season 4 receives a filming update from the FX Boss and here's all you need to know about it.
Xiaomi HyperOS 2.0 Launched With AI Features and Better Interconnectivity
Anshuman Jain
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Xiaomi's has just officially released HyperOS 2.0 based on Android 15 and it focuses on improving user experience with three key elements: HyperCore, HyperConnect, and HyperAI. It also brings minor visual changes throughout the lockscreen and wudgets. The update will be pre-installed on new devices and available for existing devices starting in November.
Pixel 9a Will Have a Bigger Battery That Will Take Even More Time to Charge
Abubakar Mohammed
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The latest Pixel 9a leak reveals the battery capacity of the device which is expected to be 5,000 mAh, an 11% increase from last year. The phone's larger footprint of 154.7 x 73.3 x 7.9 mm and the display size has also been increased from 6.1 inches to 6.3 inches, which is bad news for small phone enthusiasts.
Meta has reportedly been at work, eight months in, working on its very own AI-powered search engine to reduce its dependence on Google and Bing for current event queries on Meta AI chatbot. Read on to know more!
Microsoft Sidesteps OpenAI Again; Integrates Claude and Gemini into GitHub Copilot
Arjun Sha
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Microsoft has brought Claude 3.5 Sonnet and Gemini 1.5 Pro to GitHub Copilot in VS Code. For the first time, the company has integrated proprietary models from rival AI firms, overlooking OpenAI.
Apple Shifts iPhone 17 Early Development to India for the First Time: Report
Kanika Gogia
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According to The Information, Apple's manufacturing partner Foxconn has started conducting early development of the base iPhone 17 at a factory in Bengaluru, India. This is a new milestone in Apple's manufacturing efforts in India, which can help reduce the company's dependence on China in the long run.
Xiaomi 15 and 15 Pro Launched as the First Phones with Snapdragon 8 Elite
Anshuman Jain
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Xiaomi has released the 15 and 15 Pro models, the first phones with the Snapdragon 8 Elite processor. Both feature LTPO OLED displays, with the Pro having a larger, curved 2K display. They come with up to 16GB RAM and 1TB storage, and a 50MP triple camera setup. The Xiaomi 15 has a 3.2x telephoto lens, while the Pro uses 5x periscope optics. They support 90-watt fast charging and IP 68 rating. The Xiaomi 15 starts at 4499 Yuan, while the Pro starts at 5299 Yuan.
Apple Launches Smaller Mac mini with M4 Chips, 64GB RAM, and Thunderbolt 5
Kanika Gogia
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Apple has unveiled the new Mac mini with M4 and M4 Pro chips, a smaller new design, Thunderbolt 5 ports, and more. It has been priced starting at $599 with an upgraded 16GB of RAM and 256GB storage.