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It’s also one of this year’s best games. Gaming 

Apple Arcade’s ‘Japanese Rural Life Adventure’ is a Captivating Tale of Renewal

Adriana Marais, , , ,

I have contracted COVID-19 for the third time in less than two years, and each time I have found solace in gaming. Back in 2009, while battling swine flu, I immersed myself in Assassin’s Creed II. During my first bout with COVID, I delved into Red Dead Redemption 2 and discovered a narrative centered around illness and the fragility of human life. Now, amidst a year filled with highly anticipated game releases, such as Starfield and Spider-Man 2, I find myself snuggled under the covers with a lesser-known Apple Arcade…

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It also has a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor and heat diffusion shield for gamers. News 

Sony’s Xperia 5 V Smartphone Features 52-Megapixel Camera Sensor

Adarsh V.K, , ,

Sony has introduced the Xperia 5 V smartphone, which boasts impressive high-end features and one less camera, while also offering a slightly reduced price. The company guarantees an exceptional music and video experience with its HDR display, enhanced speakers, and other improvements, all at a lower cost compared to the previous Xperia 5 IV model. Sony’s smartphones are all about the cameras, and there’s good news despite what appears to be an inferior camera lineup. The Xperia 5 V (yes, it’s a “five five”) has the same 52-megapixel Exmor T…

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The TCL 40 NXTPAPER 5G promises a 'full color paper-like viewing experience.' News 

TCL Launches Budget Phones with NXTPAPER Displays

Febin Mathew

TCL initially introduced NXTPAPER as a display technology exclusively for tablets and e-readers, but they have now contradicted themselves by launching a smartphone equipped with this technology. The newly unveiled TCL 40 NXTPAPER smartphones are affordable devices that prioritize “industry-leading eye comfort” while offering specifications that fall within the mid- to low-range category. TCL has described NXTPAPER as “a combination of screen and paper,” noting that it offers 25 percent more contrast than typical E Ink displays and is 65 percent more efficient. Its latest version produces up to 500…

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The Mix Fold 3 will only be available in China, though. News 

Xiaomi’s Latest Foldable Phone Features Zoom Camera and Slim Design

Sanjay Patil, ,

It appears that the summer season is becoming synonymous with the release of foldable phones. Following the recent launches of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 and the impressively slim Honor Magic V2, along with smaller models from Samsung and Motorola, Xiaomi has now joined the fray with its annual refresh. The new Mix Fold 3, appropriately named, brings several expected improvements in terms of folded thickness (5.26mm), unfolded thickness (10.86mm), and weight (255 grams). While Honor still holds the crown for thinness and lightness, Xiaomi’s latest offering has introduced…

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Younger children would face even stricter terms. News 

China Proposes Limiting Children’s Smartphone Usage to Two Hours Daily

Jim Hendler, ,

China is considering implementing stricter regulations on the usage of smartphones by children. The Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) has suggested a set of guidelines that would restrict individuals under the age of 18 to a maximum of two hours of phone usage per day. However, this limit would only apply to 16- and 17-year-olds. Additionally, children aged eight to 15 would be allowed one hour of phone usage daily, while those under the age of eight would be limited to 40 minutes. The draft would also prohibit all use…

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Through this portal, citizens can see how many SIM cards have been issued in their names and if there are any particular numbers, which they believe someone has taken by illegally using their identities, and then people can use the portal to block those numbers. Considering the massive response within such a short period of time, department of telecommunications officials believe that the portal has achieved Guinness World Records worthy numbers News 

Sanchar Saathi Portal Receives 1.8 Crore Visitors since May 16 Launch, Setting a New World Record?

Jim Hendler, , ,

Sanchar Saathi, a platform aimed at ensuring the safety of mobile phone users, has garnered an impressive visitor count of over 180 million since its launch on May 16. The Department of Telecommunications officials are of the opinion that the portal has achieved numbers worthy of a Guinness World Record, given the overwhelming response it has received in such a short span of time. “We would like to publish it in the Guinness Book of World Records because we believe that no government website or portal has received this kind…

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You can also expect faster graphics with less power consumption. News 

ARM’s latest processors drive Android phone manufacturers to use only 64-bit devices

Nitin Misra, , ,

ARM just sent a false warning to Android phone manufacturers who are still clinging to 32-bit technology. The company introduced its first line of exclusively 64-bit CPU core models – unlike last year, there is no legacy technology available to vendors. Cortex-X4, Cortex-A720, and Cortex-A520 don’t always represent big leaps in performance, but they’re likely to drive the pace of Android for the foreseeable future. Cortex-X4, like X3, is a performance core aimed at flagship phones. Its updated architecture offers 15 percent more performance, but uses 40 percent less energy…

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Fraudulent calls have resulted in millions losing money and it is globally becoming a big problem. News 

Globally, mobile users are expected to lose over $58 billion to scam calls in 2023

Febin Mathew,

Mobile users are expected to lose a massive $58 billion to fraudulent scams worldwide this year, a report showed on Monday. According to Juniper Research, the loss caused by fraudulent robocalls is an increase from last year’s $53 billion lost to mobile phone subscribers. These losses are due to the increase in various scam calls intended to defraud end users, such as unauthorized call forwarding or caller ID spoofing, with the ultimate goal of obtaining financial gain. Despite the continued development of robocall mitigation tools, the report predicted that fraudsters’…

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The US, UK, Germany, and France were all below the global average, with shares ranging from 46 per cent to 50 per cent, according to the report. News 

Mobile phones generated 59% of total internet traffic in 2022: Report

Febin Mathew, ,

About 59 percent of all online traffic was made with mobile phones last year – almost 10 percent more than in 2021, according to a recent report on Monday. According to data presented by CasinosEnLigne.com, mobile internet traffic has almost doubled in the past eight years, with almost two-thirds of online traffic coming from mobile devices. Almost 7.4 billion people, or more than 90 percent of the world’s population, have a mobile phone. This huge user base has helped mobile phones become the most popular device for accessing the Internet,…

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The PUBG Mobile India app appears in the TapTap App Store for pre-registration, but you might want to wait

Adarsh V.K,

While there is still no confirmed launch date for PUBG Mobile India, there have been hints that it will be coming soon. Although the trailer has already been released, the APK of the app briefly shows up on the web. Now the app would have appeared on the TapTap App Store. As mentioned by several reports, the app appeared during pre-registration on the App Store, but was retired shortly. Last time over 300,000 PUBG players registered before the app was removed. However, some say the app is back on the…

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Microsoft to bring Defender security software for iOS Android

Adriana Marais,

Microsoft is planning to bring the Defender antivirus solution for mobile platforms. Which supports both Android and iOS Defender will be part of Microsoft’s enterprise suite of applications. The company announced that they are going to release the final version of Defender application later this year, but they will have to show a preview of the RSA Conference, which is scheduled for next week. “By providing the comprehensive protection across multiple platforms with a single solution and a streamlined view is more important than ever. RSA Conference next week, we…

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