India pre-orders for Xbox Series X and Series S will go live at 9am IST on Tuesday, September 22, Microsoft India has announced. Both Series X and Series S will be available on Amazon, Flipkart, and Reliance Digital’s online store. No offline stores have been announced. India is one of 37 countries where the new
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Look who is not freaking out. Since July, TikTok users have braced for a threatened ban of the ultra-popular short-form video app in the United States, with some opening accounts on rival platforms and encouraging friends to do the same. Then early on Friday Reuters broke the news that the US government was preparing to block
Garmin Forerunner 745 smartwatch has been launched in the US and is the latest entrant in the company’s smartwatch portfolio. It is a premium smartwatch that boasts of 1.2-inch colour display, long battery life, and a lightweight design. The Garmin Forerunner 745 comes in four colour options and silicon straps. It sports built-in GPS, VO2
Apple AirPower Mini Wireless charger has allegedly been leaked in a video for the first time. It could be the same charging mat that noted Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo talked about in an investor note earlier this year. Apple’s earlier AirPower wireless charging pad was cancelled because according to the company, the device would not
Paytm has been removed from Google Play. The app was removed because of the addition of the fantasy cricket tournament that the company recently included, which violates Google Play policies, the search giant confirmed. The Paytm app for iOS is still available for download through Apple App Store. In addition to the Paytm app, Google
A new God of War game is coming. At the end of its online-only PS5 Showcase event, Sony teased God of War: Ragnarök — coming 2021 to the PS5 — a sequel to the 2018 award-winning reboot of Santa Monica Studio’s action-adventure franchise that took Kratos into Norse mythology. As you can tell by the
China will need to approve ByteDance’s proposed deal with Oracle for its TikTok app, the Chinese company said on Thursday, indicating how its bid to stave off a ban in the United States could be further complicated. Oracle has submitted a proposal to the Trump administration that will allow it to become a technology partner in
Titan has released five new watches with contactless payment functionality in India. To enable this functionality, the watch company has partnered with State Bank of India (SBI) to bring a new Titan Pay solution. Users can tap these Titan Pay powered watches on contactless payment POS machines to make payments. This solution will only work
Many companies bury or gloss over parts of announcements that are likely to invite criticism, but Apple specifically highlighted its decision to stop bundling chargers with its latest Apple Watch models when they were announced on Tuesday. The news was framed as part of the company’s moves towards sustainability and eco-friendly packaging, and sure, those
Poco M2 first sale was held on Flipkart today, and the company said it sold 1,30,000 units. The Poco M2 was launched earlier this month and the phone is priced starting at Rs. 10,999. It comes with a MediaTek Helio G80 SoC and packs a large 5,000mAh battery. There is a quad camera setup on
PS5 prices are expected to be revealed at Sony’s “PlayStation 5 Showcase” online event on Wednesday, but a new Bloomberg report suggests what those could be. According to analyst Masahiro Wakasugi, the PS5 might be priced “as low as $449” (about Rs. 33,000) while the PS5 Digital Edition price might drop below $400 (about Rs.
Facebook said on Monday that its users will now be able to watch videos with their friends online using the social media company’s Messenger app, enabling them to see reactions in real time. The “Watch Together” feature will allow a user to add up to eight people through a video call and up to 50
Vivo has confirmed that it would be launching the Vivo Watch on September 22. A recent retail listing had hinted September 22 as being the launch date for the upcoming wearable. Vivo officially announced the date through a teaser posted on Weibo, along with a caption that included brief details of the smartwatch’s launch. Details
Apple is expected to spotlight its smartwatch, iPad, and subscription services on Tuesday as it strives to reignite growth with a must-have holiday lineup. A keenly anticipated 5G iPhone considered vital to the company’s fortunes will likely star in a separate event later in the year due to disruption in production caused by the pandemic,
Honor 30i has been launched as the latest smartphone offering from the company. It has been unveiled in the Russian market and features a 6.3-inch AMOLED display with a waterdrop-style notch and triple rear camera setup. The Honor 30i packs a 4,000mAh battery and packs a 16-megapixel selfie camera. This new handset seems to be
Microsoft has called Apple’s revised App Store guidelines for streaming services “a bad experience.” Apple was forced to revise its App Store guidelines revolving around game streaming services like Microsoft’s xCloud or Google’s Stadia making their way to iOS or iPadOS. The Cupertino giant has allowed such services on its App Store, but with major
A Delhi Assembly panel has issued a notice to Facebook India Vice President and Managing Director Ajit Mohan asking him to appear before it on September 15 in connection with complaints about the social media platform’s alleged deliberate and intentional inaction to contain hateful content in the country. “Summon was issued on the basis of
OnePlus Watch was recently spotted on the IMDA certification site, and now a new rumour gives us a little hint at the wearable’s design. According to a tipster, the unannounced OnePlus Watch will likely come with a circular dial. This shape is fairly popular among Android-based wearables and OnePlus may look to stick to this