Apple Removes 39,000 Games From China App Store to Meet Year-End Deadline

Apple removed 39,000 game apps on its China store, the biggest removal ever in a single day, as it set year-end as deadline for all game publishers to obtain a licence.

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OnePlus Band leaked as the companys first wearable, could debut alongside OnePlus 9 series in 2021

OnePlus Band could be the name of the first wearable from the company, as per the latest leak. OnePlus CEO Pete Lau has already confirmed that they are planning to launch the rumoured OnePlus Watch in early 2021. The company could likely announce the OnePlus Band and Watch alongside the OnePlus 9 series that’s rumoured to launch in mid-March 2021. 

According to a report by Android Central that cites insider sources, OnePlus Band has been pegged as the first smart wearable device by the company and will launch in Q1 2021 at a price of around $40. With this, OnePlus wants to go up against the Xiaomi’s affordable Mi Band fitness tracker range. The report indicates a price tag of under Rs 3,000 ($40) for the OnePlus Band that could debut in India first.

As per the information in the report, the OnePlus Band could be announced ahead of the OnePlus 9 series sometime in late-January or early-February. The OnePlus Band is said to share a lot in common with the Mi Band 5 with features like AMOLED screen, water-resistance and long battery life.

OnePlus has been very transparent about entering into the smart wearable segment and has been developing a smartwatch since 2015. OnePlus had a design for a smartwatch back in the day but shelved it to focus more on its smartphone ecosystem. Some earlier reports have tipped the OnePlus Watch to feature a round dial and will run on a WearOS system.

The company CEO Pete Lau has also stated that they are working with Google and want to improve the synergy between smart devices like televisions and smartwatches. The OnePlus Watch, as it is rumoured to be called, is due out in early 2021, but we still don’t know much about it since the company is keeping everything under wraps for now.

Nevertheless, we can expect OnePlus to launch multiple products across smartphones and smart wearables in early 2021. There could be individual launches planned for the next year, or it could happen alongside the OnePlus 9 series launch. We will know more about the OnePlus Band and OnePlus Watch in the coming weeks and will be sure to keep you updated.

 

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Caviars PS5 Golden Rock Edition console makes rappers look plain and refined

The design of the Sony PlayStation 5 is already pretty wild when it comes to consoles, thanks to its gigantic size, curves and lighting. In fact, compared to the Xbox Series X, one might even call it flashy. But what if wasn't flashy enough? What if you want it ostentatious enough to rival Dubai? Well, Caviar’s PlayStation 5 Golden Rock Edition might just be what the doctor ordered. 

This ‘special edition’ of the PS5 lives up to its name by being decked out in enough gold to make Bappi Lahiri proud. In fact, the company claims that the console will be “assembled from 8 sheets, cast in solid gold. About 20 Kilograms of gold were used to create it.” So make sure your table is strong enough to take the extra weight. 

Caviar further elaborates, “The case of this exclusive gadget is made in the original jewellery technique, which adds volume and texture to the model. The inspiration for the designers was the unique geometry of the gold ore and the graceful, beautiful outlines of the rock. That is why the console was named Golden Rock.”

The company also customised the PS5 DualSense gamepad just as ostentatiously. The controller now features grips made with Crocodile leather, along with gold inserts. 

The price of this console has not been revealed, but rest assured that most of us reading (and definitely the one writing) this piece cannot afford it. Oh, well. At least we can still buy the standard PS5 console. Not wait, we can’t do that either as the console hasn’t officially been launched in India yet! 

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Amazon is looking at setting up a computer science program called Future Engineer in India in 2021

As if shipping anything you want, at any time, all over the world wasn’t enough, Amazon is now looking at brining its computer science program to India. Called Future Engineer, the program will look to teach underprivileged children and teens computer science and give them a chance in the emerging and vibrant tech market. First reported by TechCrunch, the program plans to launch sometime in 2021. 

Most of this comes from a job listing that was looking for an ‘Amazon Future Engineer’ on Amazon Jobs. This is what is currently listed on the page. “ Full-Time Contract Position to lead the Amazon Future Engineer program as part of the Corporate Social Responsibility team in Amazon India for a period of 12 months (extensible basis requirement).”. Amazon is looking at launching the program sometime in 2021. 

Amazon also stated that it, “has a specific focus on equipping children and young adults from underserved and underprivileged communities to build better futures for themselves.”. The company is essentially looking for someone who can dive deep into operationalising the programme to what is relevant for India and the student’s needs. Amazon has also announced a feature that will live translate conversations between people who speak different languages. The feature is currently available on select devices running Amazon’s Echo assistant. You can read more about that here. 

 

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PlayStation Plus Free Games announced for January: Maneater, Shadow of the Tomb Raider, Greedfall

PlayStation Plus subscribers can get their hand on three free games in January 2021 – Maneater, Shadow of the Tomb Raider, and Greedfall. Take a quick look at the titles on offer.

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Youtube is hosting the Hello 2021 India Virtual New Years Eve Event tonight at 11PM IST

The end of the year is finally here and if you’re stuck at home (like most of us are) you can ring in the new year with Google and Youtube. If you’re the type that’s into music by Badshah or Bollywood stars like Tiger Shroff, you’ll be glad to know that they’ll be joining ‘Hello 2021 India’ on Youtube. Hosted by comedian Zakir Khan, the virtual event will start at 11PM IST on December 31. 

If you’re really in the mood to celebrate the new year, you can even head over to Google’s Search Bar and type in New Year’s Eve to be greeted by a Party Popper. Yeah, it’s not much, but it’s something. After the disastrous year that we’ve all had, a little bit of joy is much needed. You can check out the live stream below. Remember to set up a reminder for the event. 

Presented by YouTube Originals, the event will also feature Akasa, Thaikkudan Bridge Aastha Gill and more. So if you’re home alone or just want to join a virtual party, you should definitely check out the ‘Hello 2021 India’ event on Youtube. 

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Garena Free Fire Announces new Specter Squad Elite Pass for January 2021

Garena Free Fire have announced their next Elite Pass (EP) for January. Called Specter Squad, the new pass will be available from next month onwards, but players will be able to pre-order it before December ends. As a bonus, those who pre-order will get a unique grenade skin called the Spectre Heart.

The new Elite Pass will offer pretty much all that players have come to expect. This includes a couple of new outfits as well as skins for weapons and loot crates. New outfits include the Specter  Basher Bundle, and the Specter Raider Bundle. Skins include the Ghost Gamer Loot Box, Specter Squad versions of the Surfboard, Thompson SMG and the Motorbike. There is also the Ghost Basher skin for the bat and the Specter Mischief skin for the grenade. Finally, players will also get to earn the Ghost Trapper backpack. 

Of course, this isn’t the only thing players can look forward to in the new year. Garena has already announced that the remastered version of Bermuda will be available to players from January 1. This version features newer buildings as well as a newer layout. However, the company also notes that it will only be available for a limited time. Players will also be able to find the Scythe weapon in this map. As an added bonus, those players that log in on January 1 will receive five Diamond Royale vouchers. There will also be a new pet that will be made available to players. However, Garena has not yet revealed what sort of pet it will be.

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