Apex Legends to Launch on Mobiles This Year: EA CEO Reveals

Apex Legends, one of the more popular games on PC and console, will be making its way to mobile by the end of this year. A video of a conference call that has EA CEO Andrew Wilson talking about mobile gaming has been shared on Twitter by an Apex Legends leaks channel.

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Apple announces watchOS 7 and tvOS 14 at WWDC 2020: Heres whats new

Apple, at its recently concluded WWDC 2020 event announced the iOS 14 and iPad OS 14, macOS Big Sur and confirmed its move to ARM-based processors for the Mac lineup. It also announced the new watchOS 7 for Apple Watch alongside tvOS 14 for Apple TV devices. 

The watchOS 7 brings shareable watch faces, sleep tracking, hand-washing detection and more to the wearable OS for Apple smartwatches. The tvOS 14, on the other hand, brings in multi-user support for Apple Arcade games, 4K streaming on YouTube, HomeKit integration and more.

Apple watchOS 7: What’s new?

Apple has added new personalization tools, along with new health and fitness features with the watchOS 7 that will debut on Apple smartwatches later this year. The new update comes with sleep tracking, hand-washing detection, comprehensive workout modes and new hearing feature. 

WatchOS 7 offers a new way to discover and share watch faces with your friends and family. These watch faces can be personalised with different activities or the user’s lifestyle, giving each smartwatch it’s own unique look. The developers of these watch faces can also now add more than one complication on a single face.

The new update also brings in support for sleep tracking, allowing Apple Watch to monitor your sleep cycle and provide you with actionable data. The Watch captures sleep data by detecting micro-movements from the accelerometer sensor and provides the wearer with data visuals from their last night’s sleep along with a chart depicting the weekly sleep trend.

There’s a new Wind Down mode that creates a custom routine for the user before they go to bed every night. This can include a specific personalisation tweak, soothing sound playback or using a meditation app. The new Sleep Mode is essentially a watchOS 7 version of do not disturb mode and darkens the screen till morning. 

Apple Watch will also offer silent haptic alarms and pleasant sounds for helping users wake up. With the new update, Apple Watch offers hand-washing detection that uses motion sensors and microphones to detect hand-wash motions and sound of water flowing. This triggers a 20-second countdown timer which is the recommended duration for washing the hands, helping users wash their hands conveniently.

The watchOS 7 brings four new workout modes including Core Training, Dance, Functional Strength Training and Cooldown. These new workout types were tested with four most popular dance styles-- Bollywood, cardio dance, hip-hop and Latin and were found to be pretty effective. The Apple Watch makes use of the data set from the heart rate sensor, accelerometer and gyroscope to measure and monitor the workout mode.

The Activity app has been redesigned and is now called Fitness. It provides a summary of your daily activities including workout sessions, trends along with a sharing tab for activity sharing, awards and more. 

Apple Watch now supports hearing health which will let users know how their listening habits can impact their hearing over a period of time. The watchOS 7 will notify users when they are over their weekly listening limit and will automatically turn down the volume to protect the hearing. This is based on the World Health Organization (WHO) recommendations that states that a person can be exposed to 80 decibels for 40 hours per week without any impact on their hearing.

Some of the other features in the upcoming watchOS 7 update includes support for cycling directions on Maps, translate languages with Siri, new complications for the remote camera, sleep and app shortcuts.

Apple watchOS 7 will be available later in the year on Apple Watch Series 3, Series 4, Series 5 with iPhone 6s and above running iOS 14 or later.

Apple tvOS 14: What’s new?

Apple has also announced a new tvOS 14 update for Apple TV devices. The new update brings in support for YouTube in 4K UHD, a new Home app called Home View with HomeKit integration and more. 

With the HomeKit integration, users can natively watch camera feeds directly on the Apple TV. The tvOS 14 also comes with picture-in-picture mode and will send alerts to the TV in case there is a visitor. The Home View screen also lets you see different screens and select your favourite scenes and cameras for instant viewing.

The tvOS 14 also features support for Xbox Elite 2, Xbox Adaptive controls and multiple users for Apple Arcade games. Users can also resume their games on Apple TV seamlessly after leaving it from the iPhone or iPad. AirPlay functionality is also updated with support for full-quality 4K videos from iPad and iPhones. 

Apple also revealed its plans of making Apple TV+ available on more televisions such as those from Sony, in addition to LG and Samsung.

 

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iPhone 6S and 6S Plus will get iOS 14

If you are rocking an older iPhone and curious whether your device will get iOS 14 or not, then there is good news for you. A lot of older iPhones are getting the iOS update. To be precise, iPhones launched in 2015 and onward will get the update. That means if you are still rocking an iPhone 6s or 6s Plus, your smartphone will get the iOS 14 update. The complete list of devices getting the iOS 14 update is as follows. 

iPhone's getting iOS 14

iPhone SE (2016) iPhone SE (2020) (Review) iPhone 6S Plus iPhone 6S iPhone 7 Plus iPhone 7 iPhone 8 Plus iPhone 8 iPhone X iPhone XR iPhone XS and XS Max iPhone 11 (review), 11 Pro (review), 11 Pro Max iPod Touch (7th gen)

Even the 7th gen iPod touch will be able to run Apple’s new iOS 14. 

Moving over to the iPad OS, the following iPads will receive the iPad OS 14

iPads getting iPadOS 14

iPad Air 2 iPad Air (3rd gen) (review) iPad Mini 4 iPad Mini (5th gen) iPad (5th gen) iPad (6th gen) 9.7-inch iPad Pro (review) 10.5-inch iPad Pro 11-inch iPad Pro 12.9-inch iPad Pro

The iPad Air 2 released back in 2014 and ran on Apple’s A8X chip. 5 to 6 year old iOS devices are getting the new update which is incredible when you compare it to the update cycle on Android. 

Speaking of iOS 14, it brings with it a bunch of new features including the ability to have widgets wherever you want on the device, smart app library coalition picture-in-picture, new features in Siri and more. iPadOS brings a lot of features found on iOS with the addition of handwriting recognition via Apple Pencil, new search and more. You can read the new features of iOS and iPad OS here. 

In other Apple news, the Cupertino giant has confirmed the existence of ARM-based Macs. Apple CEO Tim Cook concluded the WWDC 2020 keynote presentation by announcing that Macs with Apple’s silicon will be available to consumers by the end of the year. The company will complete its transition from Intel-based Macs to its own silicon in two years. You can read more about that here. 

Apple is also reportedly looking to shift the manufacturing of its 2020 iPhone SE from China to India. According to the source, it looks like the decision to move some of the iPhone SE manufacturing to India comes “after an initiative by the India government to increase manufacturing in the region”. You can read more about Apple making smartphones in India here.

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Google will fact-check images that appear on Search via independent fact-checkers

Google will be fact-checking images as part of its efforts to curb fake news. Google will add fact-check labels to images that appear in Google Search.   The company wrote a blog post that detailed how the fact-checking system works. The fact-check label will first appear on the image thumbnail under the Google Image search. Upon clicking the image, a summary of the fact-check will appear on the underlying web page. The labels will be for both articles that have carried the image, as well as the image in itself if it is found to be fake.   Google will rely on “independent, authoritative sources on the web” that meets the company’s criteria which includes the algorithm detecting it’s a trusted source. The fact-checking sources will have to route their content via ClaimReview, which is an open method for publishers to indicate fact check content on search engines.    Google already relies on the method to fact-check articles on the Search page and Google News. YouTube also leverages the method to surface fact check information panels in Brazil, India and the US.    You can also access the full library of fact checks via a dedicated search tool or an open API.    However, adding a fact-check label to the image does not impact its ranking. Google will still surface the most relevant information available.    Google also said it has provided $6.5 million in recognition of work being done by fact-checkers during the ongoing pandemic via the Google News Initiative.

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Sony launches Bravia KDL-43W6603 and KD-55X7002G TVs in India

Sony has added two new Bravia TVs to its portfolio - the Bravia KDL-43W6603 and the Bravia KD-55X7002G. The Bravia KDL-43W6603 is a 43-inch FHD TV that supports HDR and has a refresh rate of 50Hz. It has 2 HDMI ports and 2 USB ports and even though the TV isn’t an Android TV, it brings with it support for apps like Netflix, Prime Videos and more. The TV also supports HDR gaming via a PS4 or Xbox One. The Sony Bravia KD-55X7002G, on the other hand, is a 4K TV with support for HDR and a refresh rate of 50Hz. It has 3 HDMI ports and 3 USB ports for your connectivity needs. The TV also supports apps like Netflix, YouTube and Prime Video. Let’s dive deeper into the features and specifications on offer on both the TVs. 

Sony Bravia KDL-43W6603 Specifications and Features

The Sony Bravia KDL-43W6603 is a 43-inch Full HD TV with a refresh rate of 50Hz. It has 2 HDMI ports and 2 USB ports for your connectivity needs. The TV has 20W of sound output and brings with it Sony’s ClearAudio+ technology. The TV does not run on Android but it still brings with it support for popular OTT apps like Netflix, Prime Videos, YouTube and more. Since the TV supports HDR, users can expect to enjoy gaming in HDR from their PS4 or Xbox One. The remote control that comes with the TV has a dedicated Netflix and YouTube button. Users can also connect their smartphone to the TV via the USB port. The TV also supports multiple Indian languages. 

Sony Bravia KDL-43W6603 Price

The Sony Bravia KDL-43W6603 is priced at Rs 37,990 and is available in black. The TV is available on Amazon.

Sony Bravia KD-55X7002G Specifications and Features

Moving over to the Sony Bravia KD-55X7002G, it is a 55-inch 4K TV with support for HDR. The TV has a refresh rate of 50Hz. It has 3 HDMI ports and 3 USB ports for your connectivity needs. The TV has 20W of sound output and brings with it Sony’s Bass reflex speaker. The TV does not run on Android but it still brings with it support for popular OTT apps like Netflix, Prime Videos, YouTube and more. Since the TV supports HDR and is a 4K TV, users can expect to enjoy gaming in 4K and HDR from their PS4 Pro or Xbox One X. The TV also boasts of Sony’s TRILUMINOS Display. The remote control that comes with the TV has a dedicated Netflix and YouTube button. Users can also connect their smartphone to the TV via the USB port. The TV also supports multiple Indian languages. The feet of the TV also help with cable management to avoid the clutter of cables.  

Sony Bravia KD-55X7002G Price

The Sony Bravia KD-55X7002G is priced at Rs 63,990 and is available in black. The TV is available on Amazon.

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Marvel’s Avengers Free on PS5, Xbox Series X if You Upgrade From PS4, Xbox One

The Avengers are coming to PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X. Marvel’s Avengers will be a launch title in late 2020. Those who buy Marvel’s Avengers on PS4 and Xbox One will receive a free copy if they upgrade to a PS5 or Xbox Series X, respectively.

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Reliance JioFiber users get free Zee5 Premium subscription - How to redeem

Reliance JioFiber users are now receiving a Zee5 Premium subscription for free in India. The Zee5 subscription comes with a validity of a year and usually costs Rs 999. With this addition, JioFiber now offers its users free access to Amazon Prime Video, Disney+ Hotstar, SonyLIV, Zee5, Voot, SunNXT, ALTBalaji, HoiChoi, ShemarooMe, Lionsgate, JioCinema and JioSaavn. 

Recently, JioFiber also announced its partnership with Amazon India to offer free annual Prime subscription to its users and has earlier also released special recharge plans for its mobile subscribers that come bundled with Dinsey+ Hotstar VIP subscription. 

Zee5 offers its premium all-access subscription to users for Rs 999 annually, however, if you’re a JioFiber customer, you can watch movies, shows and live TV on Zee5 for free. Zee5 offers a vast library of 4,500+ movies with 90+ live TV channels across 12 languages.

How to claim free Zee5 Premium subscription?

Zee5 Premium subscription is being offered to JioFiber customers without any additional costs. If you’re a JioFiber user on the Silver tariff plan, you can just log in to the Zee5 app on your Jio set-top-box and it will give you access to all the movies, TV shows and live TV channels available on Zee5.

Do note, however, that only JioFiber users that are on the Silver plan and above are eligible to get the complimentary subscription to a Zee5 Premium subscription. This means that if you are currently on the Bronze plan, the Zee5 Premium subscription won’t be available on your set-top-box. 

The Zee5 app on the Jio set-top-box will also be integrated with the JioTV+ app which displays a curation of titles from various OTT streaming services on a single screen, without you having to open each streaming service regularly.

“With the lockdown, we have witnessed a significant uptick in subscriptions and streaming on our platform and this integration will help us keep JioFiber customers engaged and entertained, across a spectrum of devices,” said Mr Manpreet Bumrah, Vice President of Business Development & Commercial Head at ZEE5 India.

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