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After Thinner iPads, Apple Watch Series 10 Poised to Get Thinner Design
Kanika Gogia
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According to Apple Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, this year's Apple Watch Series 10 could get a serious overhaul with a larger display and a thinner design. The 2024 Apple Watch might come in 45mm and 49mm size options, and a thinner design. Now, that's a pretty dramatic jump, and it would align the larger 49mm model of the Apple Watch Series 10 with the Apple Watch Ultra screen size. The Apple Watch Ultra would remain "roughly the same" this year. However, Apple may offer a new dark/black case color option for the first time.
Elden Ring’s Creator Just Might Consider Seamless Co-Op for Future Games
Sampad Banerjee
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In a recent conversation with PC Gamer, Hidetaka Miyazaki, president of FromSoftware, acknowledged the popularity of the seamless co-op mod in Elden Ring. He claims that he and the developers don't oppose the mod and want to explore a similar approach for their future games.
In a latest leak, the modders who are creating the Spider-Man 2 PC port from the PS5 dev build, shared some Marvel's Spider-Man 3 leaked images online. The screenshots showcases Cindy Moon aka Silk swinging in Central Park. According to the leakers, this leak is a part of the December data breach that happened at Insomniac Games.
Samsung Galaxy S24 FE Renders Emerge: Familiar Design, Thinner Bezels
Anshuman Jain
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Samsung's next Fan Edition phone has been leaked featuring the same design language that is used with the S24, and the older S series smartphones. However, the phone will have narrower bezels compared to last year's S23 FE smartphones. It is suspected to have a 6.65-inch AMOLED display and will be powered by Exynos 2400 or Snapdragon 8 Gen 3.
Nothing OS 3.0 Teased by Carl Pei with New Lock Screen Customizations
Abubakar Mohammed
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Nothing's founder Carl Pei has revealed a big upcoming feature coming to the Nothing OS 3.0 update coming later this year. According to the slides, Nothing OS 3.0 will bring bring cleaner, in-depth, and more lock screen styles and customizations. Besides, the widgets could get nicer animations, will be more interactive, and look more lively.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Z Flip 6 Release Date Finally Revealed
Sagnik Das Gupta
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The second Galaxy Unpacked event of this year has been officially scheduled for July 30. During the event, we will see the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Z Flip 6 go official. The Galaxy Z Fold 6 will understandably steal the spotlight. It is touted to arrive with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 along with up to 12GB RAM and 1TB of storage. Other expected key specs include the same 4,400mAh battery and similar camera specs as on its predecessor. However, the Z Fold 6 is expected to be lighter. As for the price, the premium foldable is expected to start at $1899.99 for the 12GB/256GB variant.
Galaxy Watch FE Unveiled as Samsung’s New Budget-Friendly Smartwatch
Abubakar Mohammed
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Samsung has announced the Galaxy Watch FE, a budget Wear OS smartwatch, and it looks like the Galaxy Watch4. It features a 1.2-inch Super AMOLED display, 1.5GB RAM and 16GB storage capacity, 247 mAh battery. The Watch FE will run One UI 5 Watch out of the box and has a IP68 rating for dust and water resistance.
Ajith Kumar
Oshi no Ko manga's Chapter 152 was released earlier today, which marked the conclusion of the penultimate arc titled "The End of the Play." The manga series is now set to go on a break this week following chapter 152. Right after the break, Oshi no Ko will begin with Chapter 153 which marks the beginning of the final arc, Towards the Stars and Dreams, in the series. Furthermore, the release date of chapter 153 is set for June 27, 2024.
WhatsApp has announced enhancements to its audio and video calling features. These include screen sharing with audio, support for up to 32 users in group video calls, identification of active speakers, and an MLow codec for clearer voice calls even with poor network connections. High-quality video calls for users with good connections are also part of the updates. These improvements will roll out in the coming weeks.
PlayStation announced a new way to use Discord voice chat directly from PS5 consoles. The feature will be available on the Game Base tab on your console and will no longer require additional devices. Update will rollout in different regions over the time starting with Japan/Asia, followed by Europe, Australia/New Zealand, and the Middle East, and finally the Americas.
iOS 18 Can Still Display Time When iPhone Is Completely Out of Battery
Ajaay Srinivasan
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With iOS 18, your iPhone will still show the time even with a dead battery. This is all thanks to an improvement made to the existing Power Reserve mode, which has been responsible for allowing Find My tracking and NFC unlocking on iPhones.
X Ditches Likes Tab for All: You Can Now Like Posts Without Judgment
Anshuman Jain
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X (Formerly Twitter), has made likes private for all users, previously a premium feature. This change, intended to promote freedom from scrutiny and being judged on the platform for the content that you have liked or interested in. It has received mixed reactions. While some users appreciate the increased privacy, others believe it reduces transparency and accountability.
Dave Burke posted on X that he has stepped down as the Vice President of Android Engineering and is shifting into an advisory position. This comes after Google announced that ChromeOS will use the same kernel stack as Android, and the Products and Platform teams merger announced by Sundar Pichai.
The Xiaomi 14 Civi has gone official in India with the 4nm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 SoC. Other key specs include a 6.55-inch 1.5K Curved AMOLED display with a 3000 nits brightness and Gorilla Glass Victus 2 protection on top. In addition, there's a triple rear camera setup with a 50MP Leica primary sensor at the helm. At the front, there are two selfie shooters as well. You also get a 4,700mAh battery unit along with 67W fast charging support. The phone starts at Rs 42,999 for the 8GB RAM and 256GB storage variant.
Arcane Season 2 first teaser trailer has been released by Riot Games and Netflix. According to Co-creator Christian Linke, this will be the season finale for Arcane. However, this is also the beginning for more stories from the Legends of Runeterra. Arcane Season 2 arrives on Netflix this November with Hailee Steinfeld (Vi) and Ella Purnell (Jinx) returning in their famous roles.
Rebel Moon – The Director’s Cut Release Date Announced by Netflix
Shashank Shakya
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In a recent update, the release date for Rebel Moon - The Director's Cut has been announced by Netflix along with three images from the movie on Twitter. As of now, much information is not available about the upcoming movie but all we can do is hope that this movie finally saves Zack Snyder's reputation.
Nothing Teases CMF Phone 1, Buds 2, and Watch Pro 2 with Physical Dials
Abubakar Mohammed
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The CMF by Nothing account shared a short 15-second video titled "Reinventing the wheel" on X (formerly Twitter). The video contains three products, reportedly the CMF Phone 1, CMF Buds 2, and CMF Watch Pro 2. While there's no word on when these devices will launch, we think they could launch as soon as the end of this month.
Elon Musk Disses OpenAI-Apple Collab, Threatens Apple Device Ban at His Companies
Abubakar Mohammed
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Elon Musk has slammed Apple's latest move to integrate OpenAI into Apple devices. Sharing his "completely unbiased" thoughts on the latest iOS release, he called Apple's integration of OpenAI an "unacceptable security violation," even threatening to ban Apple devices at his companies.
In an interview with iJustine with Craig Federighi and John Giannandrea at the WWDC24, Federighi teased that Apple is still working to bring more AI models to iPhones, including Google's Gemini. According to him, they went with the "best there is in the market," but iOS will openly embrace multiple AI models to honor user's choices.
Assassin’s Creed Shadows Shows off New Gameplay at Ubisoft Forward
Ishan Adhikary
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Unveiled at Ubisoft Forward, Assassin's Creed Shadows dives deep into its refined gameplay. The walkthrough showcase starts with Yasuke and the brutal combat with destructible armor and strategic posture breaks. Moreover, Naoe, a nimble shinobi, utilize the spring foliage for cover and even take advantage of a rainstorm to mask her movements. This dynamic world promises players a truly immersive and adaptable gameplay experience.
Prince of Persia Sands of Time Remake is now called as Prince of Persia Sands of Time, dropping the remake subtitle. And, after being in long development at Ubisoft Montreal and Toronto, the game will launch sometime in 2026.
Star Wars Outlaws Extended Gameplay Trailer Showcases the Game’s Universe
Sampad Banerjee
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At the Ubisoft Forward Showcase, we get our first extended look at the upcoming open-world Star Wars Outlaws. The new gameplay gives us an overall gameplay idea on a typical mission structure, including how dogfights works in space.
Ubisoft Forward revealed that XDefiant's first season kicks off on July 2nd. This free-to-play shooter will be welcoming a new faction: the GSK, familiar to fans of Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege. A new map every month starting with Clubhouse, Daytona, and Rockefella will also be featured along with new rank progression and three new weapons in the season 1 update.
Apple has finally introduced call recording functionality for iPhones with iOS 18. The feature will use AI for call recording and transcription.
Arjun Sha
At the WWDC 2024 event, Apple finally unveiled that ChatGPT integration is coming to iPhone, iPad, and Mac. It will be available to users for free. And if you have a ChatGPT Plus subscription, you can take advantage of those features on Apple devices.
Apple has introduced the Calculator app for iPad which users have been requesting for since the original iPad was released. In typical Apple fashion, this app comes with new features like Math Notes which works with the Apple Pencil. You can scribble down math problems and equations and the app will calculate and provide a solution in your handwriting.
Apple Announces macOS 15 Sequoia with iPhone Mirroring, Passwords App, and More
Ajaay Srinivasan
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Apple has unveiled macOS 15 Sequoia, the next big update for Macs, at WWDC 2024. It boasts a bunch of new features, like mirroring your iPhone on your Mac screen, a presenter mode for flawless presentations, a dedicated app for managing passwords, and more.
Upanishad Sharma
At WWDC 2024, Apple announced the ever loved Game Mode on Macs is now also coming to iPhones! Gamers will be able to enjoy increased performance and responsiveness with controllers and AirPods with the upcoming mode. The Apple Game Mode is scheduled to release as part of iOS 18.
Apple Announces iOS 18 with Customizable Home Screen and new Control Center
Anmol Sachdeva
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At WWDC 2024, Apple has unveiled the much-anticipated iOS 18. Touted to be the biggest iOS update in a while, the new iOS 18 comes with a customizable Home Screen and and a new Control Center.
WWDC 2024: visionOS 2 Announced With Enhanced Spatial Photos and More!
Sagnik Das Gupta
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visionOS 2 has been officially announced for the Apple Vision Pro and brings a bunch of features to the table. The most exciting ones are certainly the addition of two new gestures which let you access the Home Screen and Control Center easily. In addition, you also get to see Spatial Photos get a bit of an update, a new 180-degree 8K format for Apple Immersive Videos, Multiview in the TV app, a new environment and more!
WWDC 2024: iPadOS 18 Is Official With a Calculator App, Finally!
Sagnik Das Gupta
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iPadOS 18 is finally here and brings a couple of interesting updates to Apple's iPads. For starters, you get to see a Calculator app with a Math Notes feature that can solve sums for you, create tables, and more. Additionally, there's also a new Smart Script on the Notes app which automatically enhances your handwriting as you pen down notes. Moreover, each and every app also has this floating tab bar which gives you additional controls for these apps.
Pixel Watch 3 Leaked Renders Show a Design Familiar to Its Predecessor
Abubakar Mohammed
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The high-resolution renders suggest that the next iteration of the Pixel watch will feature the same screen size and design. The watch will reportedly be slightly thicker than the Pixel Watch 2 and will have a measly upgraded battery capacity of 307 mAh (from 304 mAh). The Pixel Watch 3 is supposed to arrive in October alongside the Pixel 9 series.
Call of Duty Black Ops 6 Worldwide Reveal Shares Details on Campaign, Zombies and More
Ishan Adhikary
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Black Ops 6 has finally been unveiled during the Call of Duty Direct event following its tease at the Xbox Showcase. Gear up for a thrilling campaign set in the early 1990s, where you'll face a shadowy conspiracy within the US government. Multiplayer experience featuring 16 brand new maps, innovative movement mechanics, and a return to classic features like Theater Mode. It also brings back the beloved Round-Based Zombies with two terrifying new launch maps brimming with secrets. Stay tuned for further details, including pre-order options and the official launch date of October 25th!
Gears of Wars E-Day is the brand-new entry in the long-running Gears of War series, taking place 15 years before the first game. It follows series protagonist Marcus Fenix and fan-favorite Dom Santiago through the initial Locust invasion during the E-Day.
We finally have our first look at Assassin's Creed Shadows through a quick gameplay trailer Ubisoft has just released ahead of its Forward event on June 10. The two minute trailer showcases both Naoe and Yasuke in all their stealth and brawny glory. While the former approaches things with stealth, Yasuku prefers to deal with things with a lot more action.
Microsoft is bringing three new Xbox Series X/S variants which include a Robot White Series S, a Robot White all-digital series X with 2 TB storage, and a special edition Galaxy Black Xbox Series X. The consoles will launch Holiday 2024 with more information to be out soon.
Life is Strange: Double Exposure, has been officially revealed during the Xbox Showcase. This thrilling new chapter promises a captivating mystery and the much-awaited return of Max Caulfield. Double Exposure is up for pre-order and will come to Xbox Series X|S and PC on October 29.
Starfield Shattered Space DLC Gets First Gameplay Trailer and Release Date
Sampad Banerjee
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Starfield Shattered Space, the expansion for the science-fiction RPG by Bethesda, will launch in 2024 for PC and Xbox Series X/S. And while you wait for that update to launch, the game has already received itself the modding update, available tonight.
Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater Fresh Gameplay Trailer Revealed
Ishan Adhikary
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Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater gameplay trailer has been showcased at the Xbox Showcase. In this gameplay trailer we see intense stealth gameplay, thrilling action sequences, and glimpses into the game's narrative. Although there is no release date out yet, Snake Eater will be available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Windows PC (via Steam).
Fallout 76 is poised for a major expansion with the arrival of Skyline Valley! This marks the first time the base game's map will be extended, offering a whole new region to explore and conquer. Skyline Valley promises fresh discoveries, thrilling challenges, and arrives on June 12, 2024. A new type of Ghoul will be also playable early 2025.
Doom The Dark Ages is the next game in the long-running first person shooter series. The Doom slayer returns, taking place in a brand-new medieval setting. The game will launch for PC, Xbox Series X/S, PS5, and Xbox Game Pass in 2025.
Lady Deadpool Confirmed with the New Deadpool and Wolverine Trailer
Shashank Shakya
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A new trailer for Deadpool and Wolverine has arrived with a clip of 1-minute. While there are some previously shown footages in the trailer, there is also a glimpse at the Lady Deadpool.