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Bluepoint could potentially leverage its experience to produce further remakes of PlayStation 3 classics (Image source: Bluepoint games)

Demon's Souls Remake creator Bluepoint could be acquired soon by Sony: New ninth-gen remakes for PlayStation 5 appear likely

Rumors from early last year on the ResetEra forum appear to have been lent further credence by a forum moderator stating that tipster MarsipanRumpan's claim of a Sony's upcoming Bluepoint acquisition is accurate and "only a matter...

Arjun Krishna Lal, 22 Feb 2021 14:05

The Mi Note 10 and Mi Note 10 Pro are now receiving the Android 11 update in Europe

After sending out the Android 11 update to the Mi 10T Lite and Redmi 10X 5G last week, Xiaomi is now blessing owners of the Mi Note 10 and Mi Note 10 Pro with the latest version of the OS. The update is currently rolling out to th...

Ricci Rox, 22 Feb 2021 07:52

The iQOO Neo5's retail packaging leak. (Source: Weibo)

iQOO Neo5: more details on the Snapdragon 870 phone reportedly emerge prior to its launch

The iQOO Neo5 has been touted as something of a flagship killer, as it has been rumored to launch with 88W charging and a punch-hole display in addition to its Snapdragon 870 SoC. Then again, its newest leaks hint that those specs...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 21 Feb 2021 16:55

The Realme GT might launch like this. (Source: Weibo)

The Realme GT leaks again with a racing-stripe finish and the AnTuTu score to match

Realme has recently confirmed that its next flagship smartphone will be called the GT and will launch on March 3, 2021. Now, one of its executives has posted what is claimed as an AnTuTu benchmarking score for the device. It appar...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 20 Feb 2021 19:32

Rollme's latest smartwatch boasts 4G/LTE, a bezel-free display and a relatively massive 1,600mAh battery

Rollme has just launched the Hero, its latest smartwatch with a completely bezel-free display. This is joined by a nano-SIM card slot for 4G/LTE connectivity in this wearable, not to mention up to 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal s...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 20 Feb 2021 17:19

Android 11 update starts rolling out for the Redmi Note 8

After sending out the Android 11 update to phones like the Mi Note 10 Lite, Mi 10 Lite, and Mi 10T series, Xiaomi is now seeding the stable beta update to the ever-relevant Redmi Note 8, albeit only in China at the moment. The upd...

Ricci Rox, 20 Feb 2021 16:44

The Buds Air 2 hype-train has set off. (Source: Realme)

Realme hypes the launch of the Buds Air 2 with specs such as ANC and "diamond-class" drivers

Realme has announced that its second-gen Buds Air will launch in India on February 24, 2021. It has also confirmed multiple leaks about these TWS earbuds in teasing their specs prior to this event. They include the (expected) ANC,...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 19 Feb 2021 21:30

FPS Boost will be available on only five games at launch. (Image source: Microsoft)

FPS Boost uses Direct3D tweaks to deliver up to 4x higher framerates for the Xbox Series S and Xbox Series X

Microsoft's FPS Boost for Xbox Series S and Xbox Series X consoles uses Direct3D-level adjustments to deliver improved framerates, according to a new report. Digital Foundry has also shown that FPS Boost can improve framerates by ...

Alex Alderson, 19 Feb 2021 19:50

Google is promising big things for Chrome OS and Chromebooks in 2021. (Image: Google)

Google's Hiroshi Lockheimer promises big things for Chrome OS, Chromebooks in 2021

Google SVP Hiroshi Lockheimer has tweeted his excitement at the Chrome OS and Chromebook pipeline for 2021. It comes in the context of an IDC report showing that Chrome OS device sales surpassed macOS device sales in 2020 for the ...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 19 Feb 2021 11:19

The Find X3 might look like this. (Source: Voice)

The OPPO Find X3 makes its way onto Geekbench with the Snapdragon 870 SoC and 8GB of RAM

OPPO is slated to launch its 2021 flagship Find X3 smartphone series, in accordance with a slew of leaks that have proceeded in the mystifying absence of a vanilla variant. However, it may have just emerged in a recent tip that su...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 18 Feb 2021 21:17

A recent ROG Phone 5 leak. (Source: YouTube)

It's official: the next Asus ROG Phone will be the 5

The Asus ROG Phone has arguably been the benchmark for Android gaming-focused powerhouses since the debut of its series in 2018. Therefore, it will see its fourth generation in 2021. Despite this, the OEM has confirmed rumors that...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 18 Feb 2021 20:32

The Samsung Galaxy S20 series will start receiving One UI 3.1 from today depending on region and carrier. (Image source: Samsung)

Samsung rolls outs One UI 3.1 update for Galaxy S20 series, Galaxy Note20 range, and Galaxy Z lineup but not all the features found on the Galaxy S21 phones will be present

Samsung has started the roll-out of the One UI 3.1 update for the Galaxy S20 phones, Galaxy Note20 devices, and the Galaxy Z range. While these Samsung Galaxy smartphones will receive many of the features Samsung One UI 3.1 has to...

Daniel R Deakin, 18 Feb 2021 15:16

The first Apple M1-native running malware has been discovered. (Image source: Apple/PCRisk - edited)

Apple M1-native malware targets users of the new MacBook Pro, MacBook Air, and Mac Mini with unwanted Pirrit adware

Apple M1-native malware has been discovered by an independent macOS security researcher. The GoSearch22 Safari browser extension, which is linked to the infamous Pirrit adware family, can run on any M1 silicon-based device, such a...

Daniel R Deakin, 18 Feb 2021 13:15

Fitbit: now on the Google Store. (Source: Google)

Fitbit devices appear on the Google Store for the first time

Google made its acquisition of the health-tracking household name Fitbit official in January 2021. As if to provide more evidence of this, the Mountain View's online shop now lists products from this brand alongside those of Nest,...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 17 Feb 2021 18:42

Epic Games files more legal action against Apple. (Source: Epic Games)

Epic Games brings its "Free Fortnite" battle to European shores with a new EC antitrust complaint

Epic Games has stepped its dispute with Apple over developer remuneration by filing an official antitrust complaint with the European Commission (EC). It alleges that competition in the app-distribution and payment markets has bee...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 17 Feb 2021 16:19

Android 12 may feature a new UI, but Google is also bringing many features from other OEMs into its OS. (Image source: XDA Developers)

Android 12: Scrolling screenshots, a Game Mode and a one-handed mode will be just some of the highlights of Google's next OS

It looks like Google has borrowed heavily from the likes of Huawei, Samsung, Xiaomi and even Sony with some of the features that it has integrated into Android 12. From scrolling screenshots to a Game Mode and a one-handed mode, A...

Alex Alderson, 17 Feb 2021 16:00

LineageOS no longer supports version 16.0 of its OS or Android 9.0. (Image source: Quazwersxce X)

LineageOS leaves two-dozen devices adrift by ending Android 9.0 Pie support

LineageOS is one of the most popular custom ROMs out there, bringing newer versions of Android to devices that OEMs have abandoned. Unfortunately, support does not last forever with LineageOS either, as the company has dropped sup...

Alex Alderson, 17 Feb 2021 15:46

Is this a Realme Buds Air 2 teaser? (Source: Twitter)

The Realme Buds Air 2 leak out with a good chance of having ANC with a Transparency Mode

Realme is rumored to launch its second-gen Buds Air in India soon, in partnership with the Chainsmokers EDM group. These upcoming TWS earbuds have allegedly popped up on an OEM's app early, inadvertently revealing that they have a...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 16 Feb 2021 22:04

The OPPO Find X3 will launch as a Snapdragon 870-powered phone: new leak

Earlier leaks have seemed to confirm the existence of OPPO's upcoming Find X3 Pro, but not that of its vanilla variant. Now, a new SlashLeaks post alleges that, not only does the X3 exist after all, but that it will have the new S...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 16 Feb 2021 18:21

Google is moving on with its Stadia project. (Source: Google)

Google announces plan to bring 100 or more new games to Stadia in 2021, Far Cry 6 included

Google has effectively given up on making first-party games for its streaming service Stadia. However, it has committed to bringing more titles from external studios to the platform in the course of 2021. They are slated to includ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 15 Feb 2021 23:56

Matte is allegedly back again in the "iPhone 13" series. (Source: Apple)

The iPhone 13 Pro is slated to boast an always-on feature for its 120Hz ProMotion display

The next Pro-grade iPhones are currently tipped to get LTPO displays. They are also rumored to finally upgrade to 120Hz refresh rates – and to always-on displays, according to the latest leak. The successors to the 12 series are a...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 15 Feb 2021 23:03

India’s Supreme Court admonishes WhatsApp over user privacy

The WhatsApp privacy policy change, in which the company will oblige users to agree to hand the data they have given it to Facebook, has caused controversy and virtual boycotts worldwide. However, the EU market is effectively immu...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 15 Feb 2021 21:57

Microsoft Visual Studio Code hits the Raspberry Pi

Raspberry Pi users can now enjoy coding with Microsoft Visual Studio Code on their single-board computers. Microsoft's free open source developer text editor was released for Windows, macOS, and x64 Linux. The Redmond giant is als...

Codrut Nistor, 15 Feb 2021 19:41

The Lenovo Tab P11 Pro becomes available in India for ~US$620

Lenovo offers a balance between high-end materials and mid-range internals in the Tab P11 Pro. Nevertheless, the OEM asserts that the user can get their work or gaming done on this 11.5-inch Android tablet in the manner suggested ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 14 Feb 2021 22:31

Quick Share is coming to a new platform soon. (Source: Microsoft)

Samsung Quick Share will also be a Windows 10 app soon

Samsung and Microsoft's efforts to form a joint Android/Windows ecosystem to rival that of Apple's has reached a potentially critical stage. The OEMs are working to bring Quick Share (an AirDrop counterpart found on Galaxy-series ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 14 Feb 2021 18:51

PC gamers with a legitimate copy of Uncharted: Drake's Fortune could finally enjoy a better-than-console experience thanks to RPCS3 (Image source: Naughty Dog)

When did that happen? The RPCS3 emulator now runs Uncharted: Drake's Fortune better than the PlayStation 3, on a Comet Lake i5-10400F

The RPCS3 PlayStation 3 emulator has improved considerably over the years. A recent YouTube videos shows an updated version of the emulator running Uncharted: Drake's Fortune at roughly 40 FPS on a Comet Lake i5: Ryzen chips like ...

Arjun Krishna Lal, 14 Feb 2021 11:43

Android 11 on the Xiaomi Mi A1 via Descendant XI: An interesting ROM with a few unique features

Descendant is the only custom ROM to have a COVID-19 information area accessible from Settings as Descendant Health that also includes screen on and sleep notifications, not to mention the heart-shaped icon settings, and much more...

Codrut Nistor, 13 Feb 2021 22:22

HBO Max is coming to its first regions in 2021. (Source: Warner Media)

HBO Go will upgrade to HBO Max in 39 markets by June 2020; more to follow later

HBO Max is an upcoming streaming service from the TV studio in question, but also offers content from partners that range from DC to New Line. It will replace the existing Go product in many Latin and South America in June 2021, m...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 13 Feb 2021 17:40

The 6300 4G/LTE is now available in the US. (Source: Nokia)

Nokia releases the 6300 4G button-phone in the US for $70

US consumers looking for an ultra-cheap, ultra-simple phone with some modern features such as 4G/LTE and Google Assistant now have a new option, courtesy of Nokia. It now sells its 6300 comeback at a price of US$69.99. This buys a...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 13 Feb 2021 17:07

The Apple Watch is doing pretty well. (Source: Apple)

There are now 100 million Apple Watch users on Earth: new report

The market research group Above Avalon has studied the fortunes of the Apple Watch series up to 2020, and has put the number of its adopters at 100 million. This would make it the OEM's fourth biggest product, with iPhones, iPads ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 13 Feb 2021 16:34

Facebook is said to be developing its own smartwatch an a new mobile operating system. (Image: Notebookcheck)

Facebook prepping a Wear OS smartwatch, developing its own mobile operating system

Facebook is planning to expand its hardware ambitions further according to a report from The Information. Facebook is said to be working on a smartwatch along with its own operating system for mobile devices as it looks to diversi...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 13 Feb 2021 08:44

Two versions of the Mi 11 go head to head. (Source: YouTube)

A new stress-test video may highlight performance differences between the global and Chinese-market versions of the Xiaomi Mi 11

Xiaomi has now launched its new flagship phone the Mi 11 internationally, having done so in its native China earlier in the year. The YouTuber Frankie Tech has pitted units from both releases against each other in an exhaustive An...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 13 Feb 2021 00:24

It's 2021. Do you know where your dark-themed Google Searches are? (Source: Google)

Google Search's dark theme seems to be nearly ready for prime time

The long-awaited dark theme for the Google Search webpage on Windows or macOS is reportedly now in A/B testing. This means some users may have already seen this update, which consists of an automatic color-scheme change in accorda...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 12 Feb 2021 23:26

Kingdom Hearts (the entire series) is coming to PC on March 30th. (Image via Square Enix w/ edits)

The entire Kingdom Hearts series is coming to PC as an Epic Games Store exclusive

The Epic Games Store is releasing all Kingdom Hearts games (across various collections) for the PC on March 30. The games appear to be direct ports from the respective console versions.

Sam Medley, 12 Feb 2021 21:38

the Nintendo Switch Super Mario Limited Edition. (Source: Tencent)

Nintendo releases the Switch Super Mario Special Edition to the US and China

The ever-popular Nintendo Switch now has a Super Mario-themed edition. It is essentially the same as a normal SKU of this device, although it has a new red-and-blue colorway and is bundled with an appropriately-themed new carrying...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 12 Feb 2021 18:47

The Surface Duo is going international. (Source: Microsoft)

Rumor | Microsoft will launch the Surface Duo in Europe without its current US discount

Microsoft has reportedly set a date of February 18, 2021 for the launch of the Surface Duo in some European countries, as well as in Canada. However, it seems the dual-screen Android device will very much revert to its original pr...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 12 Feb 2021 18:16

The Moto E6i launches as the phone with probably the most underwhelming specs of 2021 so far

Motorola has released the Moto E6i to the Brazilian market. This phone has just 2GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage, something that one would have thought would be left behind at this stage. It also has a Unisoc SoC, an HD+ di...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 11 Feb 2021 19:13

A new law could change how apps are distributed on iOS and Android. (Image: royalty free)

Proposed law in North Dakota may force Apple and Google to allow alternative app stores on mobile phones

A proposed North Dakota law will force Apple and Google to allow developers alternative options for distributing iOS and Android apps, respectively. The bill will also allow developers to receive in-app payments through any method...

Sam Medley, 11 Feb 2021 19:05

Xbox controller, Xbox Series X | S backward compatibility update allegedly coming February 2021

Xbox Series X | S backward compatibility update might be unveiled next week

A deleted tweet by a Spanish tech YouTuber claims that Xbox fans will get some "very interesting" news on February 17. Sadly, there are no details to talk about right now, but it is very likely that the backward compatibility upda...

Codrut Nistor, 11 Feb 2021 16:19

Xiaomi has confirmed that 18 devices will receive MIUI 12.5, so far. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi finalises 1st and 2nd MIUI 12.5 batches with 18 devices chosen

Xiaomi has added the POCO F2 Pro and the POCO X3 NFC to its MIUI 12.5 rollout schedule, bringing the total number of eligible devices to 18.

Alex Alderson, 10 Feb 2021 22:35

The Watch GT 2 Pro finally supports password protection with its latest update. (Image source: Huawei)

The Huawei Watch GT 2 Pro receives a new feature and optimisations with its latest software update

Huawei has rolled out a new update to its most-expensive smartwatch, the Watch GT 2 Pro. The update brings plenty of improvements to the device, including the ability to set a password. 11.0.4.22 also optimises the Watch GT 2 Pro ...

Alex Alderson, 10 Feb 2021 16:45

The MIUI 12.5 Global ROM measurements were taken from a Xiaomi Mi 10 running on Android 11. (Image source: Xiaomi - edited)

Xiaomi makes "lite" work of MIUI 12.5 Global ROM as firmware has fewer features and less-effective system optimizations than MIUI 12.5 China

The Xiaomi MIUI 12.5 update for eligible smartphones utilizing the Global ROM has been found to offer fewer features and lower system optimization figures than the MIUI 12.5 China ROM. One particular memory-related optimization ha...

Daniel R Deakin, 10 Feb 2021 09:30

The Xperia 1 II can be used as a secondary display for a professional camera, just like the Xperia PRO. (Image source: Sony)

The Sony Xperia 1 II and Xperia 5 II have gained an exciting feature in their latest software updates

The Sony Xperia 1 II may be the consumer version of the Xperia PRO, but it still contains many of the latter's professional features. Its latest software update gives it one of the Xperia PRO's best features too, arguably. The fea...

Alex Alderson, 09 Feb 2021 23:33

JLab Audio launches the Talk series of USB microphones for streaming or recording

JLab Audio is known for its personal audio devices; however, it claims to have translated its expertise in that market to the plug-and-play USB-connected mic. There are three of these new products: the Talk GO, Talk and Talk Pro. ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 09 Feb 2021 22:15

Nintendo Switch now has LineageOS 17.1 support unofficial Android 10

Nintendo Switch gets (unofficial) Android 10 support via LineageOS 17.1

Thanks to the SwitchRoot team, Android 10-based LineageOS 17.1 can now be easily installed on the Nintendo Switch console. In the past, this popular game console received Android 8.1 Oreo from the same team. The new unofficial And...

Codrut Nistor, 09 Feb 2021 19:15

Samsung Galaxy A71 5G gets One UI 3.0 Android 11-based update

Samsung Galaxy A71 5G gets Android 11-based One UI 3.0 update

Although handsets on other carriers all over the world should receive it as well, it looks like the first Galaxy A71 5G units to receive the Android 11-based One UI 3.0 update are those on Sprint's network in the US. In addition t...

Codrut Nistor, 09 Feb 2021 18:41

The Razr 5G has worse software support than some LG smartphones. (Image source: NotebookCheck)

Do not buy the Motorola Razr 5G if you want regular software updates

The Razr 5G may combine nostalgia with a compelling design, but Motorola is letting it down with awful software support. With a vague promise of Android 11 at some point this year and six-month-old security patches, the Razr 5G is...

Alex Alderson, 09 Feb 2021 17:48

Huawei will supposedly replace EMUI 11 with EMUI 11.1, beginning next month. (Image source: Huawei)

EMUI 11.1 will succeed EMUI 11 as early as March 2021, but it will be the last version of EMUI before Huawei switches to HarmonyOS

EMUI 11.1 is on the horizon, according to multiple reports. Possibly arriving as early as March 2021 alongside the P50 series, EMUI 11.1 is expected to be the farewell for EMUI 11, with Huawei switching to HarmonyOS after that.

Alex Alderson, 09 Feb 2021 17:21

Welcome to the new look and feel of Android 12. (Image: XDA Developers)

Android 12 makes its first unofficial appearance

An early build of Google’s next iteration of Android appears to have leaked from documentation targeted at developers. The screenshots show a considerably overhauled UI along with the introduction of what could be a new approach t...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 09 Feb 2021 12:28

MIUI 12.5 will be coming to hardly any devices within the next few months. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi's faster, lighter and smoother OS will only reach 16 devices by late Q2 2021; MIUI 12.5 will not begin rolling out globally until April or May

MIUI 12.5 may be faster, lighter and smoother than MIUI 12, but Xiaomi has confirmed that only 16 devices are slated to receive its new OS before Q3 2021. The MIUI 12.5 rollout will not begin until Q2 2021 either, although Xiaomi ...

Alex Alderson, 09 Feb 2021 00:36