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Samsung has sent invites for its Unpacked event

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When OnePlus provided an AR event launch for OnePlus Nord, there was a lot of hype as it is the first AR launch event and left a mark in the market. The idea was very well taken at this time when physical events are prohibited globally. Companies have been using technology to create some of the best online events for their product launches. Following the same trend, Samsung will be doing a virtual launch of their multiple devices.

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The event will take place on Wednesday, August 5, ET/7 PM. The event will be streamed live from South Korea, and can the company has sent out the invite to press for this unpacking event. The invite provided to the press and other social media personalities hint about the products that will be launched in the event. Some of the known devices will be the new Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2, Note 2, Galaxy Z flip, Watch 3, and a new generation of tablets.

The company has confirmed that it will be launching a total of 5 devices in this event. The unpacked event image is a copper-colored liquid drop splash, which makes us think that the devices would also be getting this color. The promo video shows the liquid dripping from the tip of the S-Pen. The event is also expected to show the major improvements the company has made on the S-Pen. It is expected that it will bring out many new features that will be exclusive to the Note series.

PUBG is the highest-grossing game during Pandemic

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There is no doubt that PUBG is a gaming revolution for all mobile gamers and is one of the most popular games in recent years. These games have provided a great and engaging experience from mobile gameplay, something that not many people knew about. The game has millions of players globally, and the game is free to play for everyone. However, the game also provides the players with many customization features, which comes as in-app purchases.

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These features are what generate a good amount of revenue for the developers. The game was already popular, but a big increase in users and game time engagement was noticed during the pandemic, making PUBG top the revenue chart during that period. The period was great for PUBG and for the entire mobile gaming industry, which saw a huge rise in the number of players and the engagement time. As per the latest reports, PUBG remains to be the top-grossing game in the entire world. The spending on in-app purchases in PUBG has risen to almost $7.5 million, Quarter over Quarter.

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The game is ranked tenth in Google Play Store and placed second on the App Store. Also, there does not seem to be a decline in the popularity of the game, and it seems that Tencent will continue to have increased revenue in the future. The game has also overthrown one of its most popular competitors, Fortnite, by a large number. The pandemic situation and home lockdown might not have been the best for business globally, but it has been a boon for the entire gaming industry.

Google coming up with “Trust Tokens” to replace the third party cookies

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Third-party cookies are something Google was already planning to phase out a few years back and we’re looking for a better and secure alternative. In the last few years, platforms such has Privacy Sandbox, are believed to be the drivers of a healthy, ad-supported web that would render third-party cookies obsolete. Although third-party cookies are still far away from phasing out, Google has provided the users with some suggestable alternatives that can be used in the future. They call it the Trust Tokens.

Third-party cookies are basically created on the user’s device, not by the website that has been visited by the user but by the third party such as advertisements. Although it is just used to make the engagement of the user with advertisements better and provide them relevant ads as per their choice or previous interactions, it also poses a security and privacy issue for the users, which has recently been highlighted by US lawmakers for many tech giants.

Unlike cookies, trust token will authenticate the users without knowing their identity, which is a good way of identifying and differentiating a user from a bot and not track every individual. These tokens are very secure and do not allow to track a user, which reduces or prevents the conditions where a user’s privacy suffers. Google is also offering an explainer document for trust token if someone wants to learn about it in detail. It is also made available for testing to developers through API. Google has also hinted at integrating the feature with Chrome if the testing goes well.

Playstation 4 accessories to work on Playstation 5

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With the Digital launch of Playstation 5 gaming console, there was a lot of doubt in the mind of people who already own a Playstation 4. Whether the backward compatibility is fluid and whether the same accessories that have been purchased for PS4 can be used on PS5 etc. Recently, Sony has answered some of the most common and frequent questions about the upcoming PS5 and its controller support.

The users who already have a lot of PS4 certified accessories like racing wheels, arcade sticks, etc will work in the same way with PS5 as well. Therefore, you do not need to buy a whole new set of accessories with PS5. This would also include the PS Move Controllers and VR Aim controllers that were used for the PS VR games.

You can also use the PS4 controllers on PS5, however, it will only work on the games that have been created for PS4. The company also stated that if the user has Platinum or Gold wireless headsets, it will be compatible with the new PS5.

Also, any third party headset that connects to the Playstation through USB or an audio jack will also be compatible with PS5. However, there is a catch to it. Sony did mention that only those third party accessories will be compatible with the new PS5 which has been licensed by Sony. If not, the users will not be able to use them. It would bring a lot of disappointment for many users as they used such accessories due to their low cost.

Galaxy Watch 3 manual leaked, reveals all details

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Just as we are about to view multiple launches at the Samsung event on August 5, new leaks for Samsung Galaxy 3 have been noticed. The manual reveals all the details about the product and confirms the specs as well. The manual also provides information that the watch will come in two different models: 41mm and 45mm, which will be Bluetooth 5.0 ready and will have LTE ready configuration. The watch is said to come in three different colors: Mystic Black, Silver, and Bronze.

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The watch will be entirely made out of Titanium and will have a premium finish as always. It was expected that the watch would be launched in the event three days after.

However, the manual’s leak has already provided all the required information for which the event was held. As per the leaked information, the watch will be refined and much better than the previous generation. It will have Tizen OS 5.5, 1GB of RAM, 8GB of storage space. Both the models of the watch will have two buttons to customize settings.

The larger display will come with a 1.4-inch screen and 340mAh battery, while the smaller model has a 1.2-inch display. The display used in the watch is AMOLED with the protection of Corning’s Gorilla Glass DX. The watch will also come with MIL-STD-810G certification for military-grade protection and resistance. It also gets the 5ATM and IP68 certifications from the previous generation, making it resistant to water.

There is no clear information about the pricing, but the manual reveal has not left any information to surprise for Samsung fanboys. The watch will be launched on August 5 and is expected to be available for pre-order immediately. The watch will be available for sale in-store from September onwards. 

Genki reveals new Dock for Nintendo Switch

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Nintendo Switch is one of the best handheld consoles for games that you can play, and it also has a large fan following. Therefore, whenever there is a new launch regarding the console or its accessories, fans are always excited about it. Recently Genki released one of their latest products for Nintendo Switch, which is a Convert Dock.

The product was originally backed by Kickstarter during the early production days. The device is one of the best add-on devices for Nintendo Switch, which can do many things in one small unit. The device has been shaped like a socket, which can be directly plugged into the wall outlet. Once plugged, it can be used to charge or display any USB-C device on any screen.

With this, you do not need to carry the full dock unit anymore. Simply using two cables, you can easily cast the game on a bigger screen. The good thing about the device is that this device’s cost is way less than the original dock unit. It will just cost $75.00 and is fairly easy to use. The device also comes with a built-in HDMI port and can control power flow and docking data while connected.

The device also provides 30 watts fast charging, making it easier to charge your devices faster. The device does not require any additional software or setting up. Plug it into the wall socket and connect through the wire to your Nintendo switch to use. The device comes with a global adapter so that you can use it anywhere in the world.

The new Oppo watch is going global

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Oppo recently announced their Oppo watch, which had a very similar design to Apple and was said to be a great alternative to Apple watch. The watch was originally launched in China with a customized version of Android on board. However, Oppo has finally revealed its global plans to release the watch with Google’s Wear OS on board. Oppo released the watch as the first globally to launch with a dual-curved glass display.

The screen on the watch is OLED with curved on the two sides, like in smartphones. The watch is available in two different sizes, 46mm and 41mm, to select LTE connectivity for the 46mm model. The watch will also come with a large battery of 430mAh, which will have a fast charging of 50% in 15 minutes and a full charge in 75 minutes.

The hardware found on the Chinese version of the watch has powerful hardware and ran fluidly. The same is expected from the global version of the Oppo watch as well. Some details on the watch’s pricing have also revealed where the watch is said to be priced in the UK at £369 ($484) for 46mm, and the 41mm will be £229 ($300).

It will be surprising to see if Oppo plans to bring in some exciting and new features in the watch’s global variant. However, from the first impression that users had from the Chinese version, the watch is expected to perform outrageously well both in performance and looks.

Microsoft ending Cortana support for Mobile, Invoke and Surface Headphones

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Cortana has been a major part of the Microsoft AI program, where they have been consistently working on making it one of the best AI assistants on Microsoft devices. However, a recent document from Microsoft has released that they are about to end Cortana’s support on mobile, Invoke smart speakers, and Surface Headphones. The decision to remove Cortana from these devices results from the bigger picture, as said by Microsoft officials.

The Company has been trying to evolve Cortana into something much more than just an AI assistant and is looking for more innovation areas that can be added. To create a better version of Cortana in the future, they remove it from the mentioned platform. The support for Cortana is supposed to end in early 2021.

The Company will also be ending support for third party Cortana skills on September 7. The Company is also closing the Invoke feature’s support after the last update, which will be provided after six months. The same will also be done for Surface headphone owners. The customers who are still using these devices will be eligible for a $50 credit.

The Company has mentioned that they do not want to limit Cortana in the environment of AI assistants. Instead, it is looking out for many other ways through which Cortana can be of great help to the users. It is why Cortana will now support more of the basic features like integration with outlook, providing better expertise on OS, etc.

Apple removes many games apps from Chinese App store

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Apple seems to have removed over 29000 apps from its Chinese version of the Apple Store on Saturday. Out of those, 26000 seems to be games that people play on their iPhone. The report was confirmed by the research firm Qimai. The 26000 games that have been put down from the App Store in China are mostly considered to be licensed games. The reason for this seems to be a crackdown on unlicensed games by Chinese authorities.

Before the actions were taken, Apple did ask the game developers to provide the government-issued license number by June-end, which was required to activate the game’s in-app purchases. This restriction has been there on the Chinese App Store for over a year. However, this year Apple has been enforcing them very strictly.

Over 2500 titles were removed from the App store in the first week of July, and some of them were popular games like Zynga, Supercell, and more. The report was also confirmed by the research firm SensorTower. The Chinese government is also taking the same action for a long time to restrict sensitive content on gaming apps.

As per the gaming mobile gaming industry in China, they claim that getting the game’s license in China is not an easy task and takes a lot of time for the same. It is why the ban’s effect is going to take a lot of game developers into surprise. As per them, it is going to disturb the entire gaming industry in China for iOS. It seems that more applications would have to bear the heat in the coming times.

Chromebook Owners now get three free months of Stadia Pro

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Google has been promoting its Chromebooks by adding a lot of new features and offers for increased sales. Recently, Google made its intentions clear that they will be creating an ecosphere with Chromebooks and Android devices, which will be very similar to what people use in Apple. With many features to be expected from Chromebooks, Google has made a new announcement that would help increase Chromebooks sales.

Google is now offering three free months of Stadia Pro subscription, their online gaming platform, which can provide you with graphics similar to what you experience with a game on your local hard drive. Google has also offered a free year of 100GB Dropbox storage to the new Chromebook users.

There seem to be a lot of offers that will be coming with Chromebook to increase its sales. After the user uses the three free months of Stadia Pro, the subscription will cost them $9.99 per month. Also, you can cancel the subscription if you do not want to pay for it. However, since Stadia is a revolutionary and a new concept of online gaming by Google, getting your hands on would be a great experience.

The deal is only acceptable if you purchase a Chromebook that has been released after June 2017, and you have to live in an area where Stadia is available. A similar offer was also released by Google, where Pixelbook, Pixelbook Go, or Pixel Slate were merged with Stadia deals. These offers from Google are sure to attract new customers as it has increased the sales of a Chromebook in the past.

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