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An alleged Vivo V20 (2021) leaks onto Geekbench with a puzzling downgrade from its previous generation

The Vivo V20 (2020) series launched not long ago with a vanilla variant rocking a Snapdragon 720G processor. A new potential phone from this OEM has been spotted on Geekbench with an older and less powerful SoC. Nevertheless, it i...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 20 Dec 2020 00:01

New updates arrive for the Redmi Note 8 and Redmi Note 9

The Redmi Note 8 Pro just received its November security update and it's been closely followed by the Redmi Note 8 and Redmi Note 9, with the European variants of both phones now getting the update. Android 11, however, remains a ...

Ricci Rox, 19 Dec 2020 20:11

Is Parallels really working for the M1 chipset? (Source: Parallels)

A leaker asserts that an M1 MacBook is capable of running Windows on ARM faster than a Surface Pro X

A Twitter-based leaker claims to have found new Geekbench listings that show Mac devices based on the new M1 silicon running Windows on ARM (WoA) via the Parallels desktop. Not only that, but this new combination apparently result...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 19 Dec 2020 00:17

Is this the 2021 Moto G Play? (Source: Google)

The Motorola Moto G Play (2021) is apparently confirmed through new leaks

New rumors indicate that the successor to the Moto G9 Play phone will have a slightly more straightforward product name to go with its 2021 launch. This moniker has appeared on the Geekbench database, and has subsequently been con...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 18 Dec 2020 21:26

War Thunder 2.3 "Hot Tracks" now live December 18 2020

War Thunder 2.3 "Hot Tracks" update now live with Italian helicopters, various new tanks, ships, and planes, as well as graphical improvements

War Thunder 2.3 "Hot Tracks" comes with multiple graphics enhancements, 3 Italian helicopters, 9 ground vehicles, 7 new ships, over a dozen new aircraft, as well as the usual minor tweaks, optimizations, and bug fixes. The new veh...

Codrut Nistor, 18 Dec 2020 16:24

The Redmi Note 9 Pro Max has received another Stable Beta MIUI 12 (Image source: Xiaomi)

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro Max remains without a stable MIUI 12 upgrade in India as another Stable Beta update arrives

The Redmi Note 9 Pro Max appears to have been largely forgotten about by Xiaomi. The device has now received a second MIUI 12 Stable Beta update, with the first having arrived in September. There is no word on the arrival of a Sta...

Alex Alderson, 18 Dec 2020 15:17

The Redmi Note 8 Pro receives a new MIUI 12 update ahead of Android 11 rollout

The Redmi Note 8 Pro is now receiving a new update in multiple regions. The latest update for the device brings the November security patch to the European and Russian models of the device, with the Android 11 rollout set to follo...

Ricci Rox, 18 Dec 2020 11:42

The OnePlus Watch might be based on this OPPO product. (Source: OPPO)

The OnePlus Watch is likely to run WearOS after all

Some recent leaks have pointed to a first-gen smartwatch from OnePlus, for which the OEM might develop a proprietary UI. However, a new interview with this company's CEO indicates that it will use Google's WearOS - then again, it ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 17 Dec 2020 23:53

Cities: Skylines is available for free on the Epic Games Store until Dec 18. (Image source: Paradox)

Epic Games Store Holiday Sale is on with 15 days of free games and up to 90% discount - get Cities: Skylines free or GTA V: Premium Edition at half price

The Epic Games Store Holiday Sale has started and there will be 15 days of free games incorporated into the offers available. Cities: Skylines is the first free game that is now available for download until Dec 18. Big titles such...

Daniel R Deakin, 17 Dec 2020 22:23

The JLabs Audio Epic Air earbuds. (Source: JLabs Audio)

JLab Audio announces a new Epic Air series of hybrid ANC TWS earbuds

JLab Audio has released its latest TWS earbuds rated for active noise cancellation (ANC). There are 2 varaints in this new Epic Air line: AirPod-clone and non-AirPod clone with earhooks for active use. They offer long battery life...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 17 Dec 2020 21:48

EMUI 11 has now been officially released in two regions. (Image source: Huawei)

Huawei updates EMUI 11 upgrade plans in two regions

Huawei has updated its EMUI 11 upgrade plans in two regions. To date, the OS upgrade has only reached handsets in Asia Pacific and Canada, where the Mate 30 and P40 series have begun the slow march to EMUI 11. Huawei claims that i...

Alex Alderson, 17 Dec 2020 18:42

Apple Watches will be able to provide cardio fitness notifications as of watchOS 7.2. (Image source: Apple)

The Apple Watch gains a compelling fitness feature with watchOS 7.2

Apple has started distributing watchOS 7.2 to Apple Watch Series smartwatches. The latest version of watchOS introduces Apple's smartwatches to Fitness+, although this is not available globally. Thankfully, there is another exciti...

Alex Alderson, 17 Dec 2020 18:35

Microsoft Flight Simulator now has over 2 million players (Source: Xbox Wire)

Microsoft Flight Simulator hits 2 million users

Released back in mid-August on Windows and expected to hit Xbox consoles next year, this year's Microsoft Flight Simulator was highly praised by both the press and the public for its graphical accuracy. Although it also has some i...

Codrut Nistor, 17 Dec 2020 18:28

Stadia is now available on another platform. (Source: Google)

Google's Stadia comes to iOS via Safari web app

Google's game streaming platform Stadia is now available on iOS. It is not on the App Store, however, having taken NVIDIA GeForce NOW's route as a web app onto iPhones. Therefore, users with these devices can now log into the sevi...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 17 Dec 2020 00:11

A recent Galaxy A32 render. (Source: Voice)

The Samsung Galaxy A32 leaks again via a new FCC listing

The Galaxy A32 is predicted to be Samsung's cheapest 5G phone of 2021. It is also said to have a design rather different from other rumored devices from this OEM. A product that might match its description has been certified by th...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 16 Dec 2020 22:20

Fortnite has a new Performance Mode. (Source: Epic Games)

Epic Games announces a new Performance Mode that might benefit Fortnite gameplay on older PCs

Epic Games has released a new alpha for Fortnite on PCs. It may lower the flagshi title's demand on memory and hard-drive space in order to increase FPS on devices with less powerful CPUs. Then again, it may also reduce detail and...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 16 Dec 2020 21:18

Project Treble is now being extended for four years starting with Snapdragon 888-based devices. (Image Source; Qualcomm)

Qualcomm and Google extend Project Treble to four Android OS versions and four years of security updates starting with the Snapdragon 888

Qualcomm and Google are now collaborating to extend Project Treble support to offer four Android OS versions and four years of security updates starting with devices powered by the Snapdragon 888. With this move, Qualcomm hopes to...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 16 Dec 2020 20:52

GTA Online "The Cayo Perico Heist" update now available (Source: Rockstar Games)

The Cayo Perico Heist, GTA Online's biggest update ever, now available

Described as "the largest and most ambitious Grand Theft Auto Online adventure to date," The Cayo Perico Heist is also the first of its kind that can be played without any companions from start to finish, although the player can a...

Codrut Nistor, 16 Dec 2020 16:46

The Mi 11 Pro+ will likely succeed the Mi 10 Ultra. (Source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi Mi 11 Pro+ slated to take on the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra

Word on the grapevine from last week teased the possibility of Xiaomi launching a Mi 11 Mini as the third device in the Mi 11 series. That appears to be unlikely now, however, as a new report claims that the third device will be t...

Ricci Rox, 15 Dec 2020 21:06

The Xiaomi Mi Band 5 has been praised for its numerous functions available at a low price. (Image source: Xiaomi/Amazon)

Xiaomi Mi Band 5 receives new firmware update to fix sleep-tracking issues

Xiaomi has released a new firmware update for the Mi Band 5 activity tracker. The software has been pushed out to deal with problems with the accuracy of the sleep-tracking function, with a few other minor additions such as extra ...

Daniel R Deakin, 15 Dec 2020 21:00

iOS 14 has a new update. (Source: Apple)

The new iOS update adds AirPods Max support, SMS receipt failure fix and 25fps recording

Apple has now issued iOS and iPadOS updates to version 14.3. It contains some previously-promised features, which include ProRAW support in the Pro iPhone 12 variants, not to mention Apple Fitness+. It also reportedly fixes some i...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 14 Dec 2020 23:58

Best Buy claims it will re-stock on PS5s and Xbox Series X/S consoles on December 15, 2020

2020's consoles have been linked to chronically low stock since their launch. This might cause some concern among buyers wishing to have one ordered prior to the winter holidays. However, Best Buy has announced that it should have...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 14 Dec 2020 22:25

Vivo will launch the X60s soon. (Source: Weibo)

Vivo officially sets a date for the X60 series' launch; announces new Zeiss collaboration for its cameras

Vivo has announced that the X60 and X60 Pro smartphones will be unveiled later in December 2020. These devices will be powered by SoCs provided by Samsung, and have cameras augmented by Zeiss technology. The OEM will also hold a c...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 14 Dec 2020 17:57

Cyberpunk 2077 has received a lot of negative reviews from last-gen console players. (Image Source: Cyberpunk)

CD Projekt Red apologizes and offers to refund Cyberpunk 2077 players on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One; last-gen consoles will still have limitations despite new incoming patches

CDPR has apologized for Cyberpunk 2077's lackluster performance on last-gen consoles such as the Xbox One and PlayStation 4 and said that new patches are forthcoming to fix a majority of reported issues. The company is also offeri...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 14 Dec 2020 09:46

The POCO X3 NFC has a 120 Hz refresh rate display. (Image source: Xiaomi)

POCO X3 NFC receives new MIUI 12 update while Android 11 waits in the wings

The POCO X3 NFC smartphone is to receive a new MIUI 12 build before it gets Android 11. Xiaomi has announced a beta stable Global ROM for the POCO X3 NFC that is currently being pushed out to select users. It seems owners can expe...

Daniel R Deakin, 13 Dec 2020 19:28

Cyberpunk 2077 hotfix 1.04 now live with multiple fixes for all platforms (Source: Cyberpunk 2077)

Cyberpunk 2077 1.04 hotfix irons out various quest bugs, fixes Braindance flashing effects, and more

The hotfix labeled 1.04 that has been around for two days already on all platforms fixes multiple quest bugs, improves stability, takes out a few crashes, but also includes changes to the flashing effect in Braindance sequences th...

Codrut Nistor, 13 Dec 2020 15:58

Founder of Cydia, the jailbroken iOS app store, files suit against Apple for anti-competitive behavior

Jay Freeman, the developer of the Cydia app store, has filed suit against Apple for monopolistic practices that have shut alternative app distribution methods out of iOS. If Freeman wins this suit, it could force Apple to allow an...

Sam Medley, 11 Dec 2020 23:17

Carl Pei in his OnePlus days. (Source: YouTube)

OnePlus co-founder Carl Pei makes progress with his new start-up

Carl Pei announced a decision to leave OnePlus, a smartphone OEM he helped set up, earlier in 2020. Now, he has reportedly attracted US$7 million in capital for his new business from various private investors. It is also apparentl...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 11 Dec 2020 22:50

The Redmi Note 8 comes in a maximum 4 GB + 128 GB configuration. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Redmi Note 8 gets a new stable MIUI 12 ROM in China with the global variant following soon

Xiaomi has officially announced the latest stable MIUI 12 ROM for owners of the China variant of the Redmi Note 8. The software update is available either over-the-air (OTA) or as a download. Users of the Global version of the Red...

Daniel R Deakin, 11 Dec 2020 19:41

Ghosts 'n Goblins will frustrate Nintendo Switch gamers in February 2021. (Image via Capcom)

Gamers can face frustration once again with Ghosts 'n Goblins Resurrection on the Nintendo Switch

Ghosts 'n Goblins Resurrection is a remake of the Capcom arcade classic. The title, which has a nice graphical overhaul and some new features, maintains the original's infamous difficulty. The title will release for the Nintendo S...

Sam Medley, 11 Dec 2020 18:55

The LG Velvet is the first device to receive Android 11 in any form. (Image source: LG)

The LG Velvet becomes the company's first device to receive Android 11 as part of the LG OS Preview Program

The LG Velvet has started to receive Android 11, albeit only in South Korea. The LG OS Preview Program is open to multiple variants of the device, and marks the beginning of the path to Android 11 for LG handsets.

Alex Alderson, 11 Dec 2020 14:23

The Redmi Note 8 Pro should receive Android 11 with the next MIUI 12 beta build. (Image source: Xiaomi)

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro is one of the next devices to receive Android 11

The Redmi Note 8 Pro will be one of Xiaomi's next devices to receive Android 11. The same applies to the Redmi Note 8 as Xiaomi looks to bring Android 11 to more handsets on the beta branch of MIUI in China. The Redmi Note 8 and R...

Alex Alderson, 11 Dec 2020 12:02

Solas in the new Dragon Age 4 trailer (Source: Dragon Age on YouTube)

Dragon Age 4 gets a new trailer that marks the return of Solas

Elven apostate hedge mage Solas returns in the new Dragon Age 4 trailer, which has been unveiled two years since the last teaser. Unfortunately, the video does not contain any details regarding the release date of this title that ...

Codrut Nistor, 11 Dec 2020 11:12

Windows 10 on Arm support for x64 apps now available to Windows Insiders. (Image: Microsoft)

Windows 10 on Arm x64 emulation goes live for Windows Insiders

Microsoft has finally rolled out the first Windows Insider tech preview of x64 emulation for Windows 10 on Arm devices. The update brings long-awaited support for regular 64-bit x86 applications helping to make Windows on Arm devi...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 11 Dec 2020 10:49

The Next Mass Effect - Official Teaser Trailer (Source: Mass Effect on YouTube)

BioWare teases upcoming Mass Effect game

A short teaser is enough to bring back a lot of pleasant memories to fans of the Mass Effect franchise and, despite BioWare's recent troubles, the company is now on the path to a new chapter of the game's universe. Sadly, the game...

Codrut Nistor, 11 Dec 2020 09:32

GeForce NOW is a Game Awards partner. (Source: NVIDIA)

GeForce NOW is streaming the 2020 Game Awards Festival as well as Cyberpunk 2077

Today (December 10, 2020) is a Thursday, which means GeForce NOW has new games to add to its library. NVIDIA has announced that Cyberpunk 2077 is one of them, which makes it a day-and-date release alongside other services such as ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 10 Dec 2020 22:40

The new Polaris 4K projector. (Source: Bomaker )

The Polaris 4K Laser TV is a new ultra-short-throw projector launched via Indiegogo

Bomaker is not what could be called a household name in the home-theater projector market; nevertheless, it has made some attention-grabbing claims for its product freshly put up for crowdfunding. They include the ability to throw...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 10 Dec 2020 21:54

Cyberpunk 2077 was announced in 2012. (Image source: CD Projekt Red)

Cyberpunk 2077 rakes in over US$500 million just with preorders with insane Collector's Edition containing V statue, art book, and Night City map priced at US$249.99

Eight years of hard work developing Cyberpunk 2077 seems to have paid off for the Polish video-game company CD Projekt. Apparently the action RPG clocked up more than eight million preorders, amounting to over US$500 million in re...

Daniel R Deakin, 10 Dec 2020 21:04

Samsung will be upgrading devices to Android 11 until at least September 2021. (Image source: Tutto Android)

Samsung will spend at least ten months upgrading its devices to One UI 3.0 and Android 11

Samsung will be delivering the Android 11 upgrade to devices in Europe until September 2020, according to an official upgrade plan. The rollout of One UI 3.0 is already underway for the Galaxy S20 series, but the recently announce...

Alex Alderson, 10 Dec 2020 17:38

Cyberpunk 2077 available via both official and illegal channels from the first day

Cyberpunk 2077 has been cracked already

Although we are talking about a DRM-free title, Cyberpunk 2077 is already available for download from various shady sources in repacked versions. Even more, a GOG version of the game (which has roughly 110 GB, about twice the size...

Codrut Nistor, 10 Dec 2020 16:24

NVIDIA GeForce Game Ready Driver 460.79 - What's New DLSS support in Cyberpunk 2077 and Minecraft RTX in Windows 10 (Source: GeForce Experience app)

NVIDIA's GeForce Game Ready Driver 460.79 comes with support for DLSS in Cyberpunk 2077 and Minecraft RTX for Windows 10

Unsurprisingly, the release of what is most likely the most anticipated game ever — we are talking about Cyberpunk 2077, of course — comes with a new GeForce Game Ready Driver from NVIDIA. In addition to DLSS support for Cyberpunk...

Codrut Nistor, 10 Dec 2020 11:00

The "Galaxy F62 rear panel". (Source: 91Mobiles)

The Galaxy F62 will be one of Samsung's "slimmest" phones on its launch: new leak

Samsung is now rumored to have a new Exynos 9825-powered phone called the Galaxy F62 in the works. Most recently, a rear panel for this device has allegedly leaked out, suggesting that it will be another member of the square-cam b...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 09 Dec 2020 22:42

Newer devices on OxygenOS should get regular updates. (Source: OnePlus)

OnePlus reaffirms its commitment to regular software updates for its newer phones following a fan's worrying discovery

OnePlus has just added some of its newer devices to the Android Enterprise Recommended (AER) program. However, this has created confusion as the OEM originally left its new webpage on the subject on "quarterly security patches" fo...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 09 Dec 2020 21:57

Xiaomi has apparently already moved on from MIUI 12 to MIUI 12.5. (Image source: Xiaomi)

MIUI 12.5 rumoured to arrive soon with multiple changes from MIUI 12

It appears as though Xiaomi is pulling a Samsung with a half-step upgrade for MIUI 12. The update will supposedly be called MIUI 12.5, and will feature multiple UI changes from MIUI 12. Xiaomi is yet to officially upgrade many dev...

Alex Alderson, 09 Dec 2020 13:05

New Dragon Age 4 details expected next Thursday (Source: Geoff Keighley on Twitter)

New Dragon Age 4 details coming tomorrow

Although it was announced two years ago and should have arrived in 2019, Dragon Age 4 is nowhere to be found yet. However, it seems that we will get "a special look" at this long-awaited title during this year's The Game Awards sh...

Codrut Nistor, 09 Dec 2020 11:34

The Pixel 2 is out of official support. (Source: Google)

The Pixel 2 series' latest software update is its last

Google's Pixel 2 and 2 XL had been included in the Android 11 beta program, and has also been cut in to the latest security patch issued directly from its Mountain View-based OEM. However, after 3 years of being on the market, thi...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 08 Dec 2020 23:26

The Watch GT 2 Pro is currently one of Huawei's most premium smartwatches. (Image source: Huawei)

The Huawei Watch GT 2 Pro and Honor MagicWatch 2 receive features in latest software updates

Huawei has released new software updates for two of its most popular smartwatches, the Watch GT 2 Pro and Honor MagicWatch 2. Each update adds a few interesting new features, such as workout upgrades and a quick dial that contains...

Alex Alderson, 08 Dec 2020 23:09

The Nokia 5.4 and 3.4 might have a lot in common. (Source: Nokia)

The Nokia 5.4's specs are allegedly revealed in full in a new leak

Nokia is currently rumored to hold a launch event before the end of 2020, at which the 7.3 5G, 6.3 and 5.4 smartphones are to be unveiled. A new leak purports to be a full specs spill for the latter. Its headline is an SoC which m...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 08 Dec 2020 22:34

Minecraft with RTX is now out of beta. (Image Source: NVIDIA)

Four new titles getting DLSS support this month enabling 4K60 gameplay; Minecraft with RTX now out of beta and comes with DLSS and path tracing

NVIDIA has announced that four new game titles coming this month will bring support for DLSS enabling all GeForce RTX GPUs to play them at 4K at 60 fps and above. Also, Minecraft with RTX is now coming out of beta and will include...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 08 Dec 2020 15:00

The Mi A3 is Xiaomi's most-recent Android One smartphone. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi prepares to upgrade another 12 devices to Android 11, including the Mi A3

Android 11 is almost ready to arrive on another dozen devices like the Xiaomi Mi A3, according to a new report. The Mi A3 is Xiaomi's only Android One handset that is eligible for Android 11, as the Mi A1, Mi A2 and Mi A2 Lite hav...

Alex Alderson, 08 Dec 2020 13:52