Epic Games CEO Criticises Apple for Its ‘Crazy, Misguided’ View After Ban on Fortnite

Epic Games has stepped up its attack on Apple for blocking Fortnite from the App Store in August. It has said that Apple has no right over the “fruit of Epic’s labour”. Its CEO Tim Sweeney also took to Twitter to criticise Apple for its “crazy, misguided view”. Facebook has also objected to Apple not allowing its recently launched Facebook Games cloud servic...

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Netflix reportedly prepares to add an audio-only mode for background listening

Netflix is no stranger to adding new features to its platform like adding the fast forward button, lock screen option, and the latest being the speed of the video being played. Just like YouTube, it has included the option to change the playback speed as well as forwarding video. You can learn more about speeding up playback on Netflix here. On top of this,Netflix is also planning a stream fest for India customers, starting on 4-Dec, the 48-hour fest would allow customers to binge Netflix for free.

But we digress, folks over at XDA discovered a new feature called background audio playback. This was found in a teartown of the Netflix app version 7.79.1 APK teardown and suggests that it might let users listen to their favorite shows.

The following strings were found in the APK:

Save your data by turning off the video and listening to your favorite shows.

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The video is off, but you can continue listening to your show while you are busy doing other things.

The feature can be useful in cases when you are deeply engrossed in the storyline and just can’t afford to stare at your screen, or you are running low on data and can’t miss the next big mystery unfolding. It might also suggest that Netflix may be planning to add podcasts to its list of offerings. 

The ability to have an audio-only option isn’t a new feature for a streaming service. If you are a YouTube Premium member, you can stream YouTube content and switch off the display and still listen to the content playback. 

As the feature is still under development, it is unclear if and when Netflix plans to release officially.

 

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YouTube Rolling Out Player Redesign, New Gesture Controls for Android and iOS

YouTube has announced a series of Android and iOS updates as a part of the redesign of the video player page. The general look stays the same, but the company has worked to optimize the layout and placement of the buttons to make the app more easily accessible and simplify the look.

The changes in the player screen include the addition of cc (closed captions) button on the top right from the overflow menu. Similarly, the “autoplay” toggle is now almost centred at the very top of the screen. YouTube says that it will be testing the rearranged autoplay toggle design on Desktop soon.

Youtube offers more gestures to allow people to have more control over the video player, the double-tap to fast-forward or rewind video for 10 seconds was already included and now the company has added swipe up and swipe down to enter and exit the full-screen mode, respectively. Simply swipe up and the video will start playing in full-screen mode and swipe down would switch to the portrait mode.

Youtube is also boosting the Video Chapter feature by letting the users click within the player to get a list view. Users will be able to see a complete list of all chapters “included in the video that they are watching, each with a preview thumbnail of what you'll find in that chapter”

Youtube has also started rolling out suggested actions that prompt the user to rotate the phone or play a video in VR for a better experience. Also, bedtime reminders are included in the app itself to set reminders at specific times to stop watching videos and go to bed.

The company plans to introduce more features in the near future.  

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Watch Dogs: Legion Release Date, PC System Requirements, Review, Price, and More

Watch Dogs: Legion is set to hit the shelves on October 29. The third instalment in Ubisoft’s Watch Dogs series, Legion promises to amp up the hack-based gameplay that made the titles popular. It brings along a fun new feature that allows you to take control of an array of characters from anywhere in post-Brexit London – the open-world city the game’s based in.

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LG Wing with swivel display to launch on October 28 in India

The LG Wing is confirmed to launch on October 28 in India with a new swivel display form factor. The phone was launched globally in September and now LG is bringing the Wing to India which looks like just another near bezel-less smartphone but is a unique take on dual screens in 2020, especially when foldable phones have picked up the pace.

LG has been teasing the Wing across its social media handles from quite a while now and has even created a dedicated section on its website for the launch event. The Wing is the company’s first smartphone under its Explorer project that aims to experiment with different form factors and in developing unique use cases.

#ExploreTheNew Form Factor Mobiles from #LG launching on 28th October, 2020. Change the way you experience your smartphone.#LGMobile #Innovation #ExploreLG #SavetheDate pic.twitter.com/zcQlB2HPoF

— LG India (@LGIndia) October 27, 2020 LG Wing India launch event schedule

LG has scheduled the Wing launch event for October 28 in India. The launch event will start from 11:30 AM and is expected to be live-streamed online. You can also visit the dedicated section on the LG website for the launch event here. Moreover, We will update this post with relevant links as LG releases the YouTube live stream video link online. 

LG Wing specifications

The LG Wing has an aluminium build that measures 10.9 millimetres in thickness and weighs 260 grams. It is also IP54 rated, making it resistant to usual splashes of water. The phone features a 6.8-inch Full HD+ (2460 x 1080 pixels) resolution display that uses a plastic OLED panel topped with Gorilla Glass 5 for added protection against daily wear and tear. The smaller display underneath measures 3.9-inches with a Full HD+ (1240 x 1080 pixels) resolution and uses a glass-based OLED panel.

The Wing is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G processor with an octa-core CPU and Adreno 620 GPU. This is paired with 8GB RAM and upto 256GB storage options to choose from with support for microSD cards. The phone runs on Android 10-based interface with a special Swivel mode UI for the different use cases that make use of both screens.

The LG Wing has a triple camera setup on the back that consists of a primary 64MP camera with an f/1.8 aperture, a 13MP ultra-wide-angle camera with 117-degree field-of-view and another 12MP ultra-wide-angle gimbal camera with 120-degree field-of-view. On the front, there is a 32MP camera house in a pop-up mechanism and the rear cameras can record in 4K UHD at 60FPS with OIS support.

The front screen is also home to an in-screen fingerprint sensor and the LG Wing comes equipped with a 4,000mAh battery with support for fast wired charging courtesy of Quick Charge 4.0+ and wireless charging.

The LG Wing is priced starting at KRW 1,098,900 in South Korea which roughly translates to around Rs 70,000 by direct conversion. However, there are many factors at play that decides the final pricing, and we will only know the LG Wing’s exact India price when it launches tomorrow.

 

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Crash Bandicoot: On the Run! Release Date Set for March 2021, Registrations Open on Android and iOS

Crash Bandicoot: On the Run! now has an expected release date: March 25, 2021. Additionally, King has also opened registrations for its free-to-play Crash Bandicoot game on the App Store. We also have a 30-second gameplay trailer for Crash Bandicoot: On the Run!.

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TCL launches soundbar with wireless subwoofer priced at Rs 8,999

TCL has launched a new soundbar in India. It is priced at Rs 8,999 and brings with it Bluetooth 5.0, HDMI ARC, Optical port and more. It has 180W of sound output. The subwoofer does not need to be connected to the soundbar via a cable. It connects to the soundbar wirelessly. The TCL soundbar has the model number TS3015. 

Commenting on the launch, Vijay Kumar Mikkileneni, Senior Marketing Manager, TCL India, said, “Music enthusiasts as well as the current demands in the entertainment industry are continuously evolving with new technologies and thus are always on the lookout for music systems with better sound quality, and those that can be easily connected to any smart device. TCL TS3015 is created in sync with this vision and comes equipped with all the advanced features that music enthusiasts expect from today’s modern speakers. With this launch, we have also forayed into the audio segment and hope to offer superior and dynamic sound output to our users. We will continue to expand our portfolio by adding new product categories and meet consumer demands by delivering the best they can expect.”

TCL TS3015 Soundbar price and availability

As mentioned above, the TCL soundbar is priced at Rs 8,999 and is available online. 

TCL TS3015 Soundbar specifications and features

The TCL soundbar is a 2.1 setup and the subwoofer connects to the bar wirelessly. It has 180W of sound output. The soundbar comes with a compact remote control that lets you switch between sources and also lets you control functions like volume, bass and treble. It does not house a built-in FM radio. Speaking of the connectivity options, the soundbar has a USB port, HDMI ARC, optical in, Aux in and Bluetooth 5.0. The soundbar’s Bluetooth range is 10 meters. 

In the packaging, along with the soundbar, you get the subwoofer, remote, RCA 3.5 mm cable and wall mount kit. The drivers inside the soundbar measure 2-inches while the subwoofer has a 5.25-inch driver.

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