Sea of Thieves for Xbox One and Windows 10 PC to Get Story and Lore Quest System This Year

Sea of Thieves Executive Producer Joe Neate let on that the game will get a proper story and quest system designed to fulfil the needs of what he describes as "underserving players".

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Google Maps new Messages feature enables users to chat with businesses in app

Highlights: Google is testing new Messages feature in its Google Maps app The feature will enable one to chat with businesses    Google is testing a new feature that might make it easier for users to connect with businesses on Google Maps. It was first noted by the Redditor u/sanju2cool and we checked to find that the feature also shows up for some businesses on Maps. One will find a ‘Message’ tab for some businesses, alongside the Directions, Call and Save options. Tapping on it brings up a chat window where one can send their queries to the business and hopefully, receive a reply soon. There is also an option to delete the chat or block/report the business chat as spam.  When one boots up the Maps app, they might see an option to access all Messages and conversations that had with businesses. This option is nested under the hamburger menu and tapping on it will show all the chats they had with a business listing and it makes it easier for users to revisit the chat without needing to find individual businesses on Maps. We noted that the Message option does not show up when one simply taps on a business listing and only when one swipes up to get more information about it.  Google had announced this feature back in November 2018 and said that it will soon roll out for users on Android and iOS. The company didn’t confirm whether the feature will make its way to India but it is seemingly being tested. So, it might be safe to assume that we could soon see a broad rollout of this feature. The feature will work if the establishment has agreed to accept messages and signed up for a Business profile. Businesses that want to accept messages from customers can install the new Google My Business app from Google Play or the App Store to sign up and enable messages. Related Reads: Google Maps now lets users message and chat with businesses

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Amazon Vivo Carnival: Offers on Vivo Nex, Vivo V9 Pro and more

The Amazon is hosting a Vivo Carnival under, which it is offering discounts on Vivo smartphones such as Vivo Nex, Vivo V9 Pro and more. The e-commerce giant has also partnered with HDFC bank and giving up to Rs 1,500 off to those who will make payment through Bank’s debit or credit card. Besides that, one can also get up to Rs 5,000 off on exchange. So, let’s begin.  Vivo Nex  Vivo’s flagship device “Nex” is now available on Amazon with a flat Rs 8,000 discount. The phone comes with a 6.59-inch FHD+ display and an elevated front camera, which is hidden behind the display. The phone is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 processor. During the Vivo Carnival, it is available for Rs 39,990 down from its MRP of Rs 47,990. Check out the product here.  Vivo V9 Pro  The Vivo V9 Pro is now available at a discounted price of Rs 17,990. The phone is backed by Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 processor, which is coupled with 6GB RAM and 128GB internal memory. It has a dual rear camera that comes with features like Bokeh effect and portrait mode. Check out the deal here.  Vivo V11 Pro The Vivo V11 Pro is directly not on discount but is bundled with some cool offers. Interested buyers can get up to Rs 2,000 off on exchange along with an option to get Rs 1,500 off on making payment through HDFC cards. The phone is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 processor, which is paired with 6GB RAM and 64GB internal memory. Check out the deal here.  There are some other smartphones that are available with some exciting exchange offers such as Vivo V91i, Vivo Y93, Y83 Pro, Y95, Y71i and more. Check out all the deals here.

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Windows 10 surpasses Windows 7 in market share for the first time: Report

Key Highlights: Windows 10 has a reported 39.22-percent market share for December 2018 Windows 7 has a reported 36.9-percent market share for December 2018   We know there are still many of you hardcore Windows 7 loyalists out there but December 2018 was a victory for Windows 10 fans. According to a report by NetApplications, Windows 10 saw more installs than Windows 7 in the month of December. From what the report says, we learn that during the month Windows 10 had a 39.22-percent share in the market, while Windows 7 came a close second at 36.9 percent. It’s worth noting that though mainstream support for Windows 7 ended on January 13, 2015, extended support will be available till January 14, 2020. From the report, we also learn that Windows XP comes fourth in the computer operating system market share after MacOS X 10.13 (4.73 percent). The discontinued and unsupported Windows XP commands 4.54 percent. Windows 8.1 is a close fifth at 4.45 percent. Windows 8, on the other hand, has almost vanished from all machines out there; it has a negligible 0.88-percent market share. It’s clear from the report that most of the computers out there run either Windows 10 or Windows 7. Microsoft announced in a blog post in September last year that it would demand a monthly fee on a per-device basis to keep Windows 7 up to date with security updates till January 2023. Its offer, named Extended Security Updates (ESU), is available to all types of Windows 7 licences, including Windows 7 Professional and Windows 7 Enterprise. Those who opted for volume licencing are eligible for a discount. Microsoft is even throwing in a subscription to Office 365 ProPlus that’s valid till January 2023. Despite the extended support offered to Windows 7 users, Microsoft is visibly keen on getting everybody aboard the Windows 10 bandwagon as soon as possible. Windows 10 was launched on July 29, 2015 and was believed to be the “last version of Windows” from Microsoft because every improvement (and fix) then on would simply be added to Windows 10 continually in the form of a Windows Update. In the last few months, Microsoft has been having trouble getting the October Update across to its Windows 10 users owing to several bugs reported by users, including one that deletes user files after the update installation.   Related Read: Windows 10: 10 great new features in store for you

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Epic Games Store Coming to Android This Year With Its Own Apps

Epic Games Store for Android has a 2019 release date and it will come with its own games.

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Sony Xperia XZ4 video renders, screen protector, and Antutu benchmarks leaked online

Highlights: Sony Xperia ZX4 alleged renders reveal the phone’s design The device could feature a 6.5-inch OLED display The company is also hosting an event on January 7 where it could announce a bunch of new handsets Sony is rumoured to be working on its upcoming Xperia XZ4 smartphone and new rumours have started pouring in. A render video of the phone has surfaced online, along with some leaked images of its screen protector, and finally, its Antutu score. In a separate development, the company has announced that it will be hosting its press event on January 7, a day ahead of the commencement of Consumer Electronic Show (CES) 2019. Sony might launch the Xperia XZ4 at the upcoming trade fair, along with the Xperia XA3, Xperia XA3 Ultra, and the Xperia L3.  Let’s start off with the Sony Xperia XZ4’s most notable leak, its render video. As per @OnLeaks, with MySmartPrice, the phone could come equipped with a large 6.5-inch OLED display and measure 6.5 x 2.8 x 0.3 inch. Not buying into the current trend of waterdrop or punch-hole display design, the company might incorporate a simple flat display, instead of a curved screen, with a 21:9 aspect ratio. As mentioned above, an alleged image of the device’s screen protector was also posted on Weibo and it also hints at a tall screen with slimmed down bezels and a chin. The screen protector features cut-outs for a single camera, an LED flash and an earpiece. The phone might be launched running on the Snapdragon 855 SoC, with 6GB and 8GB RAM options, and it could be announced with 64GB and 128GB of internal storage models. Here’s where the Antutu report might interest some but we suggest that you take it with a pinch of salt because it’s not from a very reliable source. An unofficial handset with the model number I8134 is said to have popped up on the benchmarking website that scored 395721 and it is speculated to be a Sony device, maybe the Xperia XZ4. This score is slightly higher than what we have previously encountered and beats the scores of the Apple A12 Bionic (~350K) and the Huawei Kirin 980 (~270K).  Related Read: Alleged Samsung Galaxy S10+ scores 325,076 points on AnTuTu Coming to the optics, the Sony Xperia XZ4 is suspected to feature a triple-camera setup on the back. While there’s no information regarding its camera specifications, the report suggests that out of the three, one could be a standard camera while the other two might feature a wide-angle lens and another could be used to provide up to 3x optical zoom. The camera on the phone could also support OIS, making it a first for any Sony smartphone. On the front, the handset could sport a single 13MP camera. The smartphone might be backed by a 3,900mAh battery that supports Quick Charge 4 and the company might not integrate the fingerprint sensor into its power button. It is also expected to launch running the latest Android 9 Pie OS.  Sony’s announcement of its event that will be hosted a day ahead of CES 2019. The company is expected to launch the Xperia XZ4, the Xperia XA3, the Xperia XA3 Ultra, and the Xperia L3 at the event. While there’s no confirmation of the same, the company might follow its trend of announcing mid-range and entry-level phones at the event as it revealed the Xperia XA2, Xperia XA2 Ultra, and Xperia L2 last year at CES 2018.  Coming to the rumoured specifications of the Sony Xperia XA3 and Xperia XA3 Ultra, the two phones are expected to be the company’s new mid-range phones. The Xperia XA3 could be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 platform and could be announced with 6GB RAM and 64GB of onboard storage. It could feature a 5.9-inch display with 18:9 aspect ratio and 1080x2160p resolution. On the other hand, there’s not much known about the Sony Xperia XA3 Ultra, except that it could be equipped with a 6.5-inch display with 18:9 aspect ratio 1080x2160 pixels. The two phones are expected to be announced running Android 9 Pie out-of-the-box and feature a dual camera setup and a side-mounted fingerprint scanner.  Related Read: Sony Xperia XA3 will reportedly be priced much higher than its predecessor The Sony Xperia L3 was recently spotted on FCC’s website. The phone will reportedly come with a 5.7-inch HD+ screen with an 18:9 display aspect ratio. It might be launched running on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 SoC and could sport a dual camera setup on the back with a 13MP primary sensor and a 5MP secondary sensor. It might also feature a side-mounted fingerprint sensor and be backed by a 3,400mAh battery.   

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Moto G6 Plus devices will soon get Android 90 Pie update

Highlights: Motorola to soon roll out Android 9.0 Pie update for G6 Plus phones in India The update will bring December's security patch Update will bring key features of the Android Pie OS   Motorola has announced that it will soon start the roll out of the Android 9.0 Pie update to its Moto G6 Plus smartphone in India. The Lenovo-owned company also says that the latest update will also bring the Android security patch for the month of December. Moto, however, has not given a specific time during which the update will be available to download but mentions that people will get notified about the update by themselves.    Those who have received the notification for the update can tap “Download and install” and after the software is installed, select “Restart Now”. The phone should be updated. Those who have not got the notification can check for the update manually in the phone. Go to “Settings”, search for “System” and then tap “System updates”. Follow the same drill as mentioned above to update the phone to the latest OS. For a successful installation, Motorola recommends installing the update when the phone’s battery is at least 50 percent charged and connected to a Wi-Fi network. According to the release notes, the update will introduce changes to the mobile experience by bringing the new Intuitive Navigation and Recent App, an improved Do Not Disturb mode and a colourful Settings menu. Also anticipated are longer battery life and a revamped split screen. Moto G6 Plus specifications The Moto G6 Plus is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 SoC and comes with a with 6GB RAM and 64GB of internal storage. The storage can be expanded up to 256GB via a microSD card. The phone features a 5.9-inch Full HD+ display with an aspect ratio of 18:9 and is backed by a 3,200mAh battery. It was launched with a near stock version of the Android 8.0 Oreo and sports with a fingerprint scanner and Face Unlock feature. When it comes to camera, the smartphone comes equipped with a 12MP+5MP rear camera setup with f/1.7 aperture lens and Dual Pixel autofocus support. The main camera supports Google Lens, portrait mode shots, face filter, up to 4K ultra HD video capture, time lapse and slow motion video. There is an 8MP sensor on the front, which has f/2.2 aperture and an 80-degree lens field of view.   Related Read: Motorola to roll out Android 9.0 Pie update on eight phones Motorola One Power getting Android 9 Pie update in India

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