OnePlus reportedly offering free battery replacements for OnePlus 3, OnePlus 5 and 6 series phones in India

In what will come as welcome news for many, OnePlus is reportedly offering a free battery replacement for the OnePlus 3, OnePlus 3T, OnePlus 5, OnePlus 5T, OnePlus 6, and OnePlus 6T phones in India. This information comes courtesy of a Reddit post, however, official word on the matter is still awaited. 

As per the Reddit post, a user got their OnePlus 5T battery replaced free of cost having paid only labour charges of Rs 473 for the process. It further explains that this is only for walk-in appointments at the store and not courier pickups which may incur extra charges. The post further claims that OnePlus is replacing batteries of these phones free of cost because the company has been stuck with a lot of unused spare batteries for these old phones that are now at the end of their life cycle and as such, there is very little demand for their batteries.

By making battery replacements for these phones free, OnePlus appears to be not only clearing stocks, and recouping some of the labour charges, it is also looking to earn some goodwill from its existing customers and get some new ones on board by showing that it cares for its OnePlus community. 

Needless to say, this is a very good offer if you happen to own a OnePlus 3, OnePlus 3T, OnePlus 5, OnePlus 5T, OnePlus 6, or a OnePlus 6T phone in India. All these phones are at least a few years old, and if you have been using any of these phones as your daily drivers since then, the chances are the battery of the particular device is in a below-par stage at the moment. So, giving the phone a new lease of life by getting its battery replaced at a nominal charge does indeed sound like a very good deal. 

Once again, all of this is based on the claims of the Reddit post that OnePlus has indeed started replacing batteries of these phones for free. A claim that is yet to be confirmed as OnePlus has released no official word on the matter. But that could soon change if this Reddit user's account is to be believed. As always, we'll be following this story closely for updates, so watch this space for the latest developments in the matter. 

from Mobile Phones News https://ift.tt/3zmbKlL

Netflix Gaming Foray Begins With Two Stranger Things Games on Its Android App in Poland

Netflix Android app in Poland now offers two Stranger Things games as the first step in the company’s expansion into gaming. Poland. The video-streaming service shared the development through a tweet and stated that it is at an early stage with gaming on its platform.

from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3kouvyS

Halo Infinite PC System Requirements Revealed

Halo Infinite PC system requirements demand Nvidia GTX 1050 Ti in minimum spec, and Nvidia RTX 2070 is recommended. Halo Infinite release date is December 8. Halo Infinite price in India is Rs. 3,499 on Steam and Rs. 3,999 on Microsoft Store.

from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/2Y2RW9u

Dell Alienware X Series and new XPS laptops with 11th gen Intel Core H-series CPUs launched in India

Dell has refreshed its consumer laptop portfolio in India with the launch of new Alienware X series, G15, and XPS laptops. The Alienware X15 and X17 slim gaming laptops and the refreshed XPS 15 and 17 employ the latest 11th generation Intel H series CPUs and Nvidia RTX 30 series GPUs. The G15 will additionally be available with AMD Ryzen CPU options. 

“India is a growth market for the overall gaming industry and we are witnessing a rising interest among consumers when it comes to adopting gaming, either for entertainment or competing. The Dell G series & Alienware range addresses the evolving needs of diverse gamer profiles. At Alienware, there is always something exciting brewing - with the Alienware X-Series, we are bringing new thermal solutions and breakthrough system-level engineering controls to let gamers play the latest titles with ease. With this launch, we are debuting a brand-new mobile gaming family that demonstrates our values of innovation, high performance, iconic design, and premium quality, in India,” said Anand Subramanya, Director- Product Marketing, Consumer and Small Business, Dell Technologies, India at launch. 

Also Check: DELL XPS 13 (9310) - 2021 REVIEW

Price and Availability 

Dell’s new Alienware X series and refreshed XPS laptops will be available for purchase on Dell’s online store starting from September 3 onwards. The G15 laptops will be available offline starting from September 23.  

All of these new entrants will be available offline across Dell Exclusive Stores (DES), large format retail and multi-brand outlets.

The starting prices are as follows: 

The Alienware x15 -  INR 2,40,990  The Alienware x17 -  INR 290,990  The XPS 15 - INR 2,23,990  The XPS 17 - INR 2,64,490  The Dell G15 AMD - INR 82,990  The Dell G15 Intel - INR 94,990 Alienware X15 and Alienware X17

Dell’s new Alienware X-series laptops for 2021 come in 15-inch and 17-inch display sizes and succeed the m15 and m17 from last year. These are the thinnest Alienware laptops to date even with RTX 3000 series graphics housed inside (up to RTX 3080). 

The 0.63-inch thick Alienware X15 gets up to Intel Core i9 - H series and the 0.83-inch thick Alienware X17 gets up to Core i9K CPU. 

Thermals are managed by Alienware Cryo-Tech cooling technology which introduces Element 31 as thermal interface material, HyperEfficient Voltage Regulation for extended gaming sessions, and a Quad Fan system with AI smarts for efficient heat dissipation. 

The X series further refines Alienware Legend 2.0 design that debuted with m15 gaming laptops. Other highlights include Cherry Mx keyboard with 3.5mm low profile, Windows Hello IR camera, 240W power adapter, and packaging made from 92% recycled or renewable materials. 

Dell XPS 15 and XPS 17 

Dell also upgraded its XPS 15 and XPS 17 laptops for creators and professionals with Intel’s 11th generation H series processors and Nvidia RTX 30 series GPUs. The XPS 15 will be available with up to Core i9H processors and up to RTX 3050 Ti graphics. The XPS 17 will have options up to i9K and RTX 3060 graphics. 

The design remains similar to what we had with the 2020 refresh. Dell also boasts of some impressive credentials for the display that gets up to 500 nits bright. These include 4K Ultra HD+ resolution, 100% Adobe RGB and 94% DCIP 3 colour gamut coverage, and Dolby Vision certified and EyeSafe Technology for vivid pictures. 

Dell G15

Dell has upgraded its G15 laptops that are meant to be versatile machines for gamers and creators. The new G15 laptops flaunt a “gaming-inspired” design available in three colour options - Dark Shadow Grey, Specter Green with speckles and Phantom Grey with Speckles. Consumers will have the choice between 11th Gen Intel TGL-H or AMD Ryzen processors. ​

The series offers RTX 30 series graphics with options up to 115W and Dynamic Boost. Dell employs an improved thermal design with copper pipes and 4 vents. Other highlights include the Alienware Command Center for hardware and software control, orange coloured backlit keyboard, 360-degree audio, and a 15.6-inch 120Hz display with Full HD resolution that gets 250 nits bright. 

from Laptops News https://ift.tt/3mzAbsx

Saints Row reboot to release on Feb 25, 2022

Deep Silver has announced a reboot of its Saints Row series of video games. Simply called Saints Row, the new game will follow the footsteps of its predecessor in being a sandbox game. This time around, the game will be set in Santo Ileso, a fictional city located in the American Southwest. The game will see the protagonist rise to power through criminal ventures. The game will also offer Co-Op play and players can finish the entire campaign with a friend.

The developers state, “Experience the biggest and best Saints Row playground ever created; the unique sprawling world of Santo Ileso is the backdrop for a wild, larger than life sandbox of thrilling side hustles, criminal ventures and blockbuster missions, as you shoot, drive, and wingsuit your way to the top.”

Saints Row: Story and Gameplay

The game will see the player take the role of ‘Boss’ and will pair the player with their crewmates, Neenah, Kevin and Eli. Together, players will form the Saints gang and take on the established gangs of Los Panteros, The Idols and Marshalls in the city. Players will not only be able to customise their character but also their car and crew.

Deep Silver notes that the City of Santo Ileso is the largest ‘playground’ ever for the series. It will be divided across nine unique districts and will be surrounded by the Southwest Desert. Players will have to expand their empire by taking over the city block by block. In order to do so, players will get access to loads of weapons that include revolvers, rocket launchers as well as melee weapons. There will also be takedowns. Besides weapons, players will also have access to cars, bikes, planes, helicopters, VTOLs, hoverbikes, hoverboards, go-karts and even a wingsuit. The developers also note that player will be able to enjoy “seamless” co-op wherein players will be able to drop-in/drop-out. 

Saints Row: Launch and availability

Saints Row is scheduled to release on February 25, 2022. The game will be available on the PS5 (review), PS4, Xbox Series X (review), Xbox One, and the Epic Store. 

from Laptops News https://ift.tt/38cnxaC

Samsung can remotely disable its TVs acquired by unlawful means

Samsung has revealed that all its TVs come with a “Television Block” system preloaded that can be used to remotely disable them, should it detect that they have been acquired by “unlawful” means. The company says that the feature was activated on TVs that were stolen from its warehouse and from retails in South Africa amidst the looting and violence that ensued the jailing of former President Jacob Zuma last month. 

“The aim of the technology is to mitigate against the creation of secondary markets linked to the sale of illegal goods, both in South Africa and beyond its borders,” Samsung said in its statement detailing the TV Block Function.  

Samsung says that TV Block will “ensure that the television sets can only be used by the rightful owners with a valid proof of purchase.” The company didn’t specify if individuals will be able to report their stolen Samsung TVs to get them blocked as well. 

How does Samsung’s Television Block work?

After a TV connects to the internet, Samsung’s servers can identify if the TV is stolen from its serial number. This implements the TV Block feature which disables all television functions. 

Samsung can also remotely lift the block and restore the TV if the customer feels that he has been wrongly penalized and can share a valid proof of purchase. These can be shared at serv.manager@samsung.com and Samsung will try to provide a resolution within the next 48 hours. 

Also Check: LG launches more TVs in India than there are movies in the MCU

“As an organisation, we acknowledge the critical role in giving our customers and clients peace of mind. Working together, we can overcome the impact of the unprecedented disruption to business, as experienced by many of us recently. We will continue to review the situation and will make adjustments as necessary to ensure business continuity for all, “concludes said Mike Van Lier, Director of Consumer Electronics at Samsung South Africa

from General News https://ift.tt/3mBaFmW

Bengaluru-Based Tentworks' City Block Builder Selected for Gamescom 2021 Showcase

City Block Builder is a city building simulator developed by Bengaluru-based studio Tentworks. The indie team has created this game set in 1950s Los Angeles, and it has now been selected for a showcase at Gamescom 2021.

from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3sRevZT