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The teaser trailer for Superman has been released and in this article, find out all you should know about everything we got to see in the trailer!
This New Android 16 Feature Lets You Unlock Your Pixel 9 Faster
Abubakar Mohammed
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Google has added an option in Android 15 DP 2 to unlock using their Pixel 9's fingerprint sensor even when the screen is off. There's a new toggle on the Fingerprint Unlock page "Screen-off Fingerprint Unlock" with the description "Use Fingerprint Unlock even when the screen is off."
Apple Scraps Plans for Long-Rumored iPhone Hardware Subscription Service: Gurman
Kanika Gogia
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Apple is no longer planning to launch its long-rumored iPhone hardware subscription service. The Cupertino tech giant was initially supposed to launch its hardware subscription service by the end of 2022, but the project faced several setbacks due to software bugs, regulatory concerns, and other issues. Now, the team which was working on the hardware subscription model has been moved to other projects.
Android 16 Developer Preview 2 Released for Pixel Phones: Here’s Everything New
Anshuman Jain
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Google is rolling out the second Developer Preview for Android 16, and it is available for Pixel 6 and above devices. The update brings along minor improvements that are mainly targeted towards Pixel devices like the ability to unlock the phone with the screen off, and enhanced Now Playing feature. It also includes several under the hood improvements.
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Matt Reeves gave an interesting update on The Penguin Season 2, and DC fanatics will be super excited to hear this. In an exclusive interview with Variety, Reeves confirmed he's in talks with showrunner Lauren LeFranc to do another season. Nothing has been set in stone yet, but we might get The Penguin Season 2.
Ishan Adhikary
Steam Replay 2024 is here to share your gaming stats with you. You can check your review in year on Steam app or any browser. Check your Steam gaming recap from January 1, 2024, to the last seconds of December 14, 2024 and share with anyone you want.
You can now dial 1-800-2428478 to talk to ChatGPT through your phone. It offers 15 minutes of ChatGPT call support per month, but it's limited to the US only. Apart from that, you can chat with ChatGPT on WhatsApp via the same number. It's available in all regions.
The teaser before the release of Superman's official trailer has been released and it looks phenomenal. Learn about everything we saw in the 30-second clip!
In a post on Weibo, Instant Digital mentioned that several sources have confirmed that Apple will change the back design of the iPhone 17 Pro models, but the rear camera will still have a triangular lens arrangement, rather than the horizontal bar design.
Nothing is rolling out stable Nothing OS 3.0 to the Phone (2) and (2a). The update is gradually rolling out to users and brings Android 15, new lock screen customizations, new productivity and shared widgets, revamped Quick Settings, and a lot more.
Motorola may face significant challenges in the US market due to a patent dispute with Ericsson. A US International Trade Commission judge ruled that Motorola infringes on Ericsson's 5G wireless technology patents. If the final ruling in April confirms this, Motorola could be banned from importing phones to the US, potentially leading to their demise in the market.
Android 16’s New API Will Make Your Night Mode Photos Look Much Better
Anshuman Jain
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The upcoming Android 16 update will introduce a Night Mode Indicator API, allowing apps to detect ambient light situations and adjust their camera settings accordingly. This feature will improve low-light photo quality in apps like Instagram and Snapchat, with three distinct values for different lighting conditions.
Genshin Impact 5.3 Livestream Announced: Here’s What to Expect
Sanmay Chakrabarti
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Genshin Impact 5.3 Livestream has been scheduled for December 20, at 7:00 AM (UTC-5). The Genshin 5.3 livestream will be streamed on their official YouTube and Twitch channel. The 5.3 version will release three new characters and is also expected to feature the Lantern Rite event.
Gemini Advanced Gets a More Capable Gemini 2.0 Model; Here’s How to Use It
Arjun Sha
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You can now use the more powerful Gemini-Exp-1206 model on Gemini Advanced. It's designed for complex queries including math, coding, reasoning, and instruction following.
James Gunn recently revealed crucial details about the upcoming Superman movie, and here's all you need to know about it.
Karate Kid: Legends Trailer Brings Together Jackie Chan and Ralph Macchio
Shashank Shakya
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The first trailer of Karate Kid: Legends has been released and brings back Ralph Macchio as Daniel after a very long time. In this article, find out all you need to know about the trailer!
When Is Gladiator 2 Coming to Streaming? Release Date Leaked Online!
Shashank Shakya
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Gladiator 2 has been one of the most anticipated movies of 2024, and it seems like its digital release date has been leaked online. According to When To Stream, Gladiator 2 will be released digitally, or on VOD, on December 24, 2024.
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Fortnite is collaborating with Skibidi Toilet to bring a series of skins to the game. Inspired from the meme animated series itself, the skins will be available in the game's next update tomorrow.
Samsung Will Soon Offer Free Screen Repairs for Its Care+ Subscribers, But with a Catch
Anshuman Jain
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Samsung is offering free screen repairs to its Care+ subscribers starting January 15, 2025. This new benefit, called "Zero Dollar Screen Repairs," covers damages to the front screen and back glass of eligible Galaxy smartphones. However, the foldable display of the Galaxy Z lineup is excluded from this coverage.
The OnePlus 13 series including the OnePlus 13 and 13R will launch on January 7, 2025, at 4:30 PM CET. Besides smartphones, OnePlus is also expected to reveal its latest wearable, the OnePlus Watch 3 which will is expected to come with WearOS 5.
YouTube is testing a new voice comment feature, allowing users to record and share voice messages with a play button and transcript option. However, it's only available to a limited set of creators in the US, and they can only use it to reply to other comments in their videos.
Android 16 May Help Tame Your Notification Chaos with Gmail-Style Categories
Abubakar Mohammed
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Bundled Notifications on Android will silence and group notifications with similar themes will for a quieter and cleaner experience. Notifications will be categorized just like Gmail categorizes emails across — Promotions, Social, and Recommendations.
Instagram has launched a message scheduling feature, allowing users to send text messages at a specified date and time. To use this feature, users can type out their text, long press the send button, and select the desired date and time. This feature is currently available for all users and has a 29-day scheduling limit.
Google Messages May Soon Support Satellite Messaging on Android 15
Abubakar Mohammed
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When Satellite Messaging is available, a "Connect to satellite to send and receive messages" prompt with a Connect option will appear. This prompt will also stay during chats just above the text box, essentially reminding you to connect to Satellite messaging. Ideally, these options should only appear when there's no internet and cellular network.
Snapchat's Snap Recap is now available for both free and Snapchat+ users. The feature provides a yearly recap of your Snapchat activity, including top friends, total Snaps sent and received, and usage statistics.
Max recently released a promising trailer for The White Lotus Season 3, and we also learned about its release date. Here's all you need to know about it.
Google has finally released its video generation model called Veo 2. It can produce minutes-long video clips at 4K resolution. The company has also released its image generation model, Imagen 3.
Google is rolling out a new feature in ChromeOS M131 called Safety Reset. Using it will reset Chrome settings and shortcuts, disable extensions, and delete cookies. Although, Bookmarks, History, and Saved Passwords won't be affected.
Superman Trailer Release Date Confirmed: Here’s When It Is Coming Out
Shashank Shakya
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The trailer for DCU's Superman is set to release soon and in this article find out the confirmed release date for the upcoming trailer.
A new HDMI specification will be announced at CES 2025, potentially introducing HDMI 2.2. The next-gen standard is expected to support higher resolutions and refresh rates. However, details are scarce, and it's unclear if this will be a major update or a minor revision like HDMI 2.1b.
Apple is likely to launch two foldables- an iPhone and a larger device that would serve as a laptop. It would be the largest-ever MacBook that measures 19-inch when unfolded. Apple is likely to launch the foldable iPhone in 2026 or 2027, while the MacBook with a foldable screen is slated to debut later.
Samsung’s AI-Powered Bixby LLM Set for Worldwide Release with Galaxy S25 Series
Abubakar Mohammed
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The new Bixby LLM, which is already present in select Samsung phones in China (W25 and W25 Flip), will be released with the upcoming Galaxy S25 series, which is right around the corner. Much like Gemini Nano, the new Bixby should bring many on-device generative AI capabilities.
Google is reportedly switching from Samsung to MediaTek modems for the Tensor G5 chip in the Pixel 10 series. This change aims to improve network capabilities, a long-standing issue with the Pixel series. The Tensor G5 will also be manufactured by TSMC, replacing Samsung.
Expected to arrive in September 2025, the iPhone 17 Air is expected to replace the iPhone Plus model. At a mere 5mm to 6.25mm thin, the iPhone 17 Air would be the slimmest-ever iPhone, beating the decade-old iPhone 6 with a 6.9mm frame. Also, the iPhone 17 Air would be cheaper than the Pro models.
The Samsung Galaxy Unpacked event is scheduled for January 22nd, 2025, at 10 AM P.T. in San Jose, California. This news comes from tipster Alvin on X. The event will feature the launch of the S25 series. Additionally, Samsung could share some more information about the "Project Moohan" XR headset.
While we wait for the Nintendo Switch 2, the peripherals makers Dbrand just dropped their new Switch 2 case. The Nintendo Switch 2 case named 'Killswitch' is officially available on the Dbrand website. While it is still not available for purchase, you can subscribe to the page for a notification once it arrives.
Snapchat has dropped a big update, and the app now lets you keep your chats and Snaps for upto 7 days after viewing them. This feature is available for everyone. Meanwhile, Snapchat+ members received completely customizable themes, new Christmas themed lenses and Bitmoji reactions.
Google Announces Android XR OS, Teams Up With Samsung for “Project Moohan”
Abubakar Mohammed
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Google has finally unveiled its entry into the emerging market of virtual and augmented reality with Android XR OS. The new and upcoming OS will be powered by Gemini and will have a variety of Google apps. Android XR OS is a product of Google's collaboration with Samsung and Qualcommm.
The First Berserker: Khazan Release Date Announced; The Next Big Soulslike?
Sanmay Chakrabarti
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The First Berserker: Khazan has officially announced their release date in 2025 with a new action trailer. It is a souls-like that features a great combat system with a parry and block system. The game is coming to PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S, and is currently available for pre-order.
One Punch Man Season 3 is now confirmed to be released sometime in 2025. This news was shared with a 2 minutes 42 seconds long 10th-anniversary special promo video. Along with the promo, OPM received a new 10th-anniversary key visual featuring Saitama, Tatsumaki, Genos, and many other characters.
Ryan Reynolds Returns as Deadpool in a New Christmas Special Video
Shashank Shakya
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Ryan Reynolds has once again put on the Deadpool suit but this time he is appearing in a new Christmas special promoting donations to the SickKids Foundation. Learn more in this article!
WhatsApp has introduced new features to enhance its calling experience. Users can now choose participants for group calls, access 10 video call effects and backgrounds, and create call links or dial numbers directly from the desktop app. Video calls will also support higher resolution, making them more reliable and high-quality.