Pixel 6 Pro: Google could still be working on adding Face Unlock feature, Android 12L suggests
Dec 15, 2021 10:09 am UTC| Technology
Google has yet to address the lack of a security feature based on facial recognition. But new pieces of evidence were spotted recently, and they seem to be pointing at the possible return of the Face Unlock function on the...
Dec 15, 2021 09:56 am UTC| Technology
More smartphone makers are expected to announce new foldable smartphones in the next year. However, Apple is not expected to join them anytime before 2023. But the timing of the foldable iPhones launch is still very...
Dec 15, 2021 09:56 am UTC| Technology
Huawei is preparing to launch a new foldable smartphone very soon, but it will not be a new entry to the existing Mate X series. The company released an official teaser this week to confirm that a new device called Huawei...
Microsoft Teams update makes end-to-end encryption ‘generally available’ for one-to-one calls
Dec 15, 2021 09:08 am UTC| Technology
After months of testing the addition of end-to-end encryption (E2EE) to one-to-one calls, Microsoft has finally launched it as a generally available feature for Teams users. However, note that its availability and access...
‘Battlefield 2042’ update: EA adds 64-player playlists across all platforms for a limited time only
Dec 15, 2021 07:41 am UTC| Technology
EA and DICE made one of the most requested updates to Battlefield 2042 become a reality this week. Players across all platforms will now be able to access classic game modes with 64 players only in every match. In the...
Xbox Game Pass: ‘Mortal Kombat 11’ and nine more titles will be added for free this week
Dec 15, 2021 07:23 am UTC| Technology
Xbox Game Pass members are getting 10 more free games on top of the titles announced earlier this month. And one of the games coming to the subscription service this week is the latest installment to the Mortal Kombat...
‘Splinter Cell’ trademark is being updated after leak says a new open world game is in development
Dec 15, 2021 03:49 am UTC| Technology
Splinter Cell is one of the popular video game franchises based on Tom Clancys works, and it has been making headlines in recent weeks. After a report claiming that a new title is in development, Ubisoft was found to be...
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