Samsung Galaxy M31s has started receiving One UI 2.5 update in India, according to a report. The new software update comes along with the November 2020 security patch. Samsung has also provided the privacy-focussed Alt Z Life feature that was initially launched on the Galaxy A51 and Galaxy A71 with a password-protected folder. The Galaxy
Samsung Sero, the company’s unique rotating TV that can be used both horizontally and vertically, has been launched in India. Sero, which means vertical in Korean, is a unique 4K QLED television that comes attached to a stand that allows it to rotate from a traditional horizontally-oriented viewing position to a vertically-oriented one. The television
Federal regulators are requiring Zoom to strengthen its security in a proposed settlement of allegations that the video conferencing service misled users about its level of security for meetings. The settlement, approved by the Federal Trade Commission in a 3-2 vote, was announced Monday. A complaint filed by the agency accused Zoom of deceiving users
Looking for a new games console? PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, or Nintendo Switch? It’s tricky to make the right choice—buy for all the family, or opt for a platform geared towards offline single player and online multiplayer? We look at how to buy the right games console for you. This week’s useful links: Christian Cawley and Gavin
Apple is making macOS Big Sur available for all compatible MacBook and Mac computers on Thursday, November 12, the Cupertino company announced on Tuesday. Apple launched its new MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, and Mac mini that are powered by its in-house M1 chip. The new macOS release, a successor to last year’s macOS Catalina, debuted
iPhone SE 2021 (not the official name) will not be launched in the first half of next year as was expected by the industry, analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has shared. The highly popular iPhone SE (2020) that brought great performance at a relatively budget-friendly price had fans looking forward to a 2021 model. However, an alleged
Epic Games on Tuesday won the dismissal of two Apple’s tort claims in a dispute over access to its popular video game Fortnite on the iPhone maker’s App Store. The battle between Apple and Epic focuses on a share of purchases in Fortnite. Epic launched a payment system that circumvented the Apple App Store, so the
Google Maps will soon have a new Trips tab in Timeline on Android that will show users a summary of past vacations and total kilometres travelled. This is a part of the new features Google is introducing related to trips and travelling. Google Photos will soon be receiving Timeline as well that will allow users
To make room for Apple Silicon Macs, B&H Photo is slashing the price on Early 2020 MacBook Air models with quad-core Intel chips, delivering the lowest prices available on the ultraportable notebooks just in time for holiday shopping. Exclusive MacBook Air discounts The $999 MacBook Air deal offers $100 cash savings on the Air in
Life in the new normal isn’t the same as before. We’re increasingly dependent on our devices for WFH or online learning, and even for entertainment. Tablets are now becoming a popular choice amongst youngsters who’re looking to get a portable device to get things done, while still being able to enjoy their favourite TV shows
Is that an Apple Watch? That was the first thought that ran through my mind when I received the Oppo Watch. The design and the packaging definitely look inspired by the Apple Watch, but the similarities end there, as the Oppo Watch runs Google’s Wear OS. With tech companies slowing down on smartwatches and only
PlayStation 5 games will be region-free, allowing you to play games that have been released in other regions, Sony has shared through FAQs posted on its PlayStation blog. The company has also shared release timelines for two of its major titles, Horizon Forbidden West and Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart. However, no exact date has
Apple has just unveiled new versions of its popular MacBook Pro 13-inch, MacBook Air, and Mac Mini computers powered by its in-house Apple M1 SoC. Apple announced earlier this year that it would begin transitioning its entire Mac product line to in-house ARM-based processors from the Intel X86 CPUs that it has been using for
WhatsApp is making in-app shopping easier. The platform announced the launch of a new shopping button that will take you directly to merchants’ product catalogs. A Quicker Way to Access Product Listings The WhatsApp shopping button is useful for both businesses and customers. The Facebook-owned platform showed off the new feature in a quick video. [embedded
Asus has refreshed its VivoBook and ZenBook laptop range with 11th gen Intel Core processors. The range includes the VivoBook Ultra 14, VivoBook Ultra 15, VivoBook Ultra K15, and the Asus ZenBook 14. The ZenBook 14 is the most expensive of the lot and is constructed out of diamond-cut aluminum alloy. It has an ErgoLift
Timex has launched a fitness band in India that sports a 2.4-cm coloured full-touch display and has a five-day battery life. The Timex Fitness Band is available in Rose Gold and Black colour options with a stainless steel mesh band, and in black colour with a silicone strap. It also comes with an alloy case.
Multiplayer cricket game World Cricket Championship 3 is out of beta and is live on Google Play and App Store. The latest edition brings new features and animations to the game. Makers Nextwave Multimedia conducted a three-phase beta testing of WCC 3 before making it go live on the app stores. The company claims that
YouTube is reportedly testing new video quality settings that will automatically adjust the playback resolution based on data-usage preferences. The new settings dropdown, currently being tested in beta, will be a departure from the current settings on YouTube that allow users to pick a specific resolution – between 144p and 4K – for streaming videos.
Did you know your iPhone has a cool hidden feature that lets you trigger certain actions whenever you tap the rear panel of your phone? For instance, you can now take a screenshot by double tapping or open the camera by triple tapping the rear panel of your iPhone. With the new back tap feature
WhatsApp has started rolling out a new shopping button that will let users quickly look at the catalogues offered by businesses on the platform. The new button, which will replace the voice call button, will be featured directly on the chat screen to ease shopping on WhatsApp. In September, the Facebook-owned company was spotted adding
Apple has put its Taiwanese supplier Pegatron on probation after finding that the company violated Apple’s supplier code of conduct by asking student employees to work night shifts or overtime and also take up work unrelated to their majors. Pegatron had mis-classified student workers and falsified paperwork to disguise the violations, and, in some cases,
Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra, the rumoured most premium model of the next-generation Galaxy S series, is tipped to offer 120Hz display refresh rate at 2K resolution. This is similar to this year’s Samsung Galaxy S20 line-up which also has the ability to go up to 120Hz, but to offer this refresh rate at 2K resolution
PlayStation 4 can act as a remote screen for your PlayStation 5, Sony has announced, days ahead of the launch of its next-gen console. It will do so with the help of a new PS5 Remote Play app that is now available on the PS4 home screen in all markets. If you were wondering what
YouTube Music has added an activity bar that will let users customise the homepage. There will also be up to seven personalised My Mix playlists on the Home tab that YouTube says will have diverse artists and different modes. The playlists will keep getting updated. The activity bar, on the other hand, will allow users
Apple’s “one more thing” event is almost here and B&H is slashing prices on Apple hardware in celebration of the special occasion. Save on everything from AirPods Pro to MacBook Pros with discounts of up to $550 off and prices as low as $229. AirPods Pro with AppleCare $229 Shoppers looking for a bundle deal
A new Need for Speed and Battlefield game will arrive next year, Electronic Arts CEO and director Andrew Wilson has revealed. During EA’s quarterly earnings call last week, Wilson said that the gaming giant will release “at least six new games” on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series S/X in the next financial year: April 2021
Micromax In 1b will be up for pre-booking starting November 10 at 12pm (noon), the company revealed through a tweet. The phone, along with the Micromax In Note 1, were launched in India on November 3 and will be going on sale later in the month starting at Rs. 7,999. The company is opening pre-bookings
A Power Supply Unit (PSU) may not be as exciting or glamorous as a brand new graphics card, but that doesn’t mean you can skimp out on it. Your power supply is the beating heart of your PC’s components, and if you buy a cheap one, it threatens to take out your entire computer! Let’s
If you access Facebook from a computer rather than your mobile device, then it’s easy to make the desktop Facebook experience better using extensions. Browsers like Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox offer many extensions that can change how you interact with Facebook, whether it’s by adding features or removing unwanted elements. Keep reading to learn about
Mi Notebook 14 e-Learning Edition has been launched in India as a cheaper variant of the Mi Notebook 14. Apart from the pricing, the two laptops differ in the departments of processor, GPU, and onboard storage capacity. Keeping the ongoing pandemic in mind, Xiaomi is promoting the new laptop as a worthy companion for online