Oculus Rift S, Oculus Quest Pre-Orders Now Live, Market Availability Begins on May 21 Priced at $399

The pre-orders for the Oculus Rift S and Oculus Quest VR headsets are now live and their market available kicks off on May 21.

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TikTok app restored on Google Play Store and iOS App Store in India, new in-app Safety Quiz introduced

After a short-stayed country-wide ban, the short-form video sharing app TikTok is back on the Google Play Store and iOS App Store. The popular app was banned on April 3 by the Madras High Court in India, owing to obscene content and child abuse. However, the app-makers promised to implement stricter policies regarding content on the platform and the TikTok ban was subsequently lifted on April 25, contingent to proper content moderation.

The TikTok app can once again be downloaded by both Android and iOS users. The reinstated app comes with new security and performance improvements, which have not really been detailed by the developers on the Play Store and App Store listings. However, the company detailed privacy-related updates in a post on its website.

To keep a check on user’s privacy and equip users with online safety tips, TikTok has launched its second in-app Safety Quiz. The account safety quiz on TikTok is available in India, Europe, and Asia. It features questions around setting up a strong account password, not sharing your account information with anyone, and being aware of phishing, suspicious emails or websites.

Previously, TikTok launched a localised Safety Center in India. It is available in ten regional languages. TikTok also incorporated an Anti-Bullying resource page in the Safety Center. Beyond that, the platform claims that it automatically filters out any comment that contains up to 30 pre-identified keywords by users in English and Hindi. This works in tandem with two new Digital Wellbeing features, Screen Time Management, and Restricted Mode, all aimed at improving the overall user experience on the app.

In the coming weeks, TikTok will get more updates and features. Device Management will allow users to manage their login devices to prevent their accounts from being hacked, and revamped notification tab, notification controls will “make users’ digital lives easier”.

On Android, TikTok has been updated to version 11.1.2, while the iOS version of the app has received version 11.1.0. The app is 81.37MB in size for Android and 185.8MB for iOS. Owned by Beijing-based ByteDance Co and developed by Singapore-based Bytemod Pte Limited, there is also a lighter version of TikTok available for Android. Called TikTok Lite, the app is 21MB in size and is probably meant for Android users with low-end phones.

TikTok is available in 150 global markets via the App Store or Google Play stores.

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OnePlus 7 Pro spotted on Geekbench with Snapdragon 855 SoC, 12 GB RAM

OnePlus is set to unveil its upcoming OnePlus 7 series of handsets on May 14, which is confirmed to consist of the OnePlus 7 and the OnePlus 7 Pro smartphones. The company has been teasing the phones from quite some time now, which are most likely to launch running on the latest Snapdragon 855 mobile platform. Ahead of the official reveal, the OnePlus 7 Pro with model number GM1911 has visited Geekbench. The benchmark listing reveals that the handset might come equipped with 12GB RAM and launch running on Android 9 Pie. 

The OnePlus 7 Pro scores 3551 in Geekbench single core tests and 11012 in its multi-core tests. This is in-line with scores of other Snapdragon 855 phones like the Lenovo Z6 Pro and the Snapdragon 855 powered Samsung Galaxy S10. A previous report about the OnePlus 7 Pro suggests that it could launch in 6GB RAM/128GB storage version, an 8GB RAM/256GB storage variant and a 12GB RAM/256GB storage model. The OnePlus 7 was also leaked recently in a music video, where it is seen featuring a nearly bezel-less display design. However, this is contrary to the reports we’ve come across so far, which suggest that the OnePlus 7 will feature a waterdrop notch display, while the OnePlus 7 Pro will come equipped with a pop-up camera and a notch-free display. 

OnePlus 7 and OnePlus 7 Pro rumoured specifications:

The OnePlus 7 is rumoured to come equipped with a 6.4-inch flat OLED display, while the OnePlus 7 Pro is said to feature a 6.7-inch curved Quad HD+ Super AMOLED display. The latter is also tipped to sport a 90Hz refresh rate for the display panel. As mentioned above, the two handsets are expected to be powered by the Snapdragon 855 chipset but the Pro variant is expected to come with the X50 modem for 5G connectivity.

In terms of optics, the OnePlus 7 Pro is confirmed to come equipped with a triple-rear camera setup. The company has confirmed that the device’s camera would offer 3X zoom. It is rumoured to sport a 48MP main camera with f/1.6 aperture and OIS support, an 8MP sensor that is paired with f/2.4 aperture telephoto lens with 3x zoom capability, and a 16MP wide-angle camera with 117 degrees field of view. On the other hand, the OnePlus 7 might ship with dual cameras that consist of a 48MP sensor with f/1.7 aperture and a 5MP secondary depth sensor.

The OnePlus 7 Pro variant might be backed by a 4000mAh battery that supports 30W Warp Charge, while the OnePlus 7 could be equipped with a 3700mAh battery with 20W fast charging support. Speaking of OnePlus’ Warp Charge, images of the official retail packaging was leaked online, which suggested that the company might launch the Bullets Wireless 2 IEMs and a Warp Charge 30 car charger. You can read more about this here. 

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Flipkart Flipstart Days Sale Kicks Off: The Best Deals Available Right Now

Flipkart Flipstart Days sale offers deals on hundreds of products. We've handpicked some of the best offers you can grab right now.

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Steam Golden Week Sale: Big discounts on Dark Souls 3, Neir: Automata, Tekken 7, Resident Evil 5 and other games

Golden Week marks a week-long vacation for a majority of people in Japan. However, gamers worldwide who use Steam can avail great deals and benefits as the digital game delivery platform is hosting its 2019 Golden Week Sale.

Steam is offering great deals and discounts across a wide range of titles developed by Japanese game studios during the sale, till 10 AM PT (10:30 PM IST) on May 6. Some of the notable titles that are up for purchase at lowered prices include Dark Souls, Neir: Automata and many more. While there are thousands of games that are listed under the sale, here are some of our top picks.

Neir: Automata has received a 25 percent discount and Steam is currently selling it for Rs 997. The title takes one through the story of 2B, 9S and A2 androids in a dystopian future and the title is well known for its gameplay and fighting mechanics. Steins; Gate and its sequel set in an alternate universe, Steins; Gate 0 are also discounted and can be bought as a bundle for Rs 592. The game was adapted from the mind-bending anime that explores the thrilling journey of a scientist who invents a machine capable of sending messages across time. Final Fantasy XV has also a 50 percent price cut and can now be bought for Rs 1,449. 

Tekken 7 is down to Rs 494, while Soul Calibur VI is up for grabs priced at Rs 849. The action adventure title Nioh: Complete Edition is discounted by 50 percent and is now available for Rs 549. The highly acclaimed Dark Souls 3 has received a 75 percent discount and is now available for Rs 1,049. Resident Evil 5 is also discounted and is being sold for Rs 299, while Resident Evil VII’s price is down by 50 percent and it is now up for grabs at Rs 999. If you are a fan of the Castlevania franchise, Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – Ultimate Edition is available for Rs 784, down from Rs 1,960. You can check out more discounted games available during Steam’s Golden Week Sale here. 

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Four Nokia phones start getting April security patches

HMD Global has been launching Nokia phones under Google’s Android One programme and, hence, they are entitled to get timely security updates. On these similar lines, a bunch of Nokia phones have started getting the April security patches. Although it’s late to get the latest update, at least the Finnish giant is delivering what it promises at launch events. The Nokia phones which are getting the April Security patch are Nokia 7 Plus, Nokia 6.1 Plus, Nokia 6.1 and Nokia 5.1.

According to a report, the April security update for the Nokia 7 Plus is 88MB, for the Nokia 6.1 Plus is 61MB, for the Nokia 6.1 is 88.2MB, and the for Nokia 5.1 is 111MB. This April Android Security Bulletin contains details of security vulnerabilities affecting Android devices other than Pixel phone. Google releases a separate report to highlight the changes in Pixel devices. The latest security patch was released on April 3 this year.

According to the Android Security Bulletin, the Android security patch for the month of April resolves a total of 11 issues with vulnerabilities ranging from high to critical. These issues were distributed among general framework, media framework and system sub-heads, Google said. The most severe of these issues is a critical security vulnerability in the media framework that could enable a remote attacker using a specially crafted file to execute arbitrary code within the context of a privileged process.

Last month, Google released its Android Security and Privacy 2018 Year In Review report in which it claimed that the overall health of Android ecosystem improved as compared to last year. The tech giant claimed that in the fourth quarter of 2018, 84 percent more devices received a security update as compared to the devices in the same quarter last year.

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Fortnite Large Party Support ups player limit to 16 in any mode

A new feature called Large Party Support was announced on Twitter by the developer of Fortnite, Epic Games, on April 30. Players can have up to 16 players in any Fortnite large party modes including Team Rumble, Creative, and even limited time modes like Endgame. Large Parties has been a requested feature for Fornite for some time now with the desire to bring more friends into a match. 

The tweet which Epic Games put out to highlight the feature reads, “Large Party Support is here. Starting today, April 30, you can now have (up to 16) players in your party in any game modes or Limited Time Modes that support more than 4-player squads. This includes Creative Mode.” Players can also split the 16 players four squads with four players per squad. Players can opt to “sit out” from a match which can be used when a squad member is missing. 

 

Large Party Support is here. Starting today, April 30, you can now have (up to 16) players in your party in any game modes or Limited Time Modes that support more than 4-player squads. This includes Creative Mode. Drop into the party now!

— Fortnite (@FortniteGame) April 30, 2019

 

Just a few days ago, an Avengers Endgame Mode made its way to Fortnite. During the Fortnite Endgame Limited Time Mode, players will be able to complete challenges to acquire free rewards like Sprays, Banners and the Avengers Quinjet Glider. Players can also access the store and be able to buy the first of two Marvel sets: the Black Widow Outfit plus Widow’s Pack, Widow’s Bite Pickaxe and Widow’s Pirouette Emote. The second Outfit set will arrive early next week.

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