Fortnite Maker Epic Games Adds Google Australia to Legal Fight Against Tech Giants Over Control on App Stores

Epic Games launched legal action against Google in Australia, opening another front in its global fight against the stranglehold of tech titans on app marketplaces.

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Asus ROG Phone 5 India Launch Today: How to Watch Livestream, Expected Specifications

Asus ROG Phone 5 India launch is set for today. The new ROG Phone model will be the successor to the ROG Phone 3. Just hours ahead of the launch, some renders have surfaced showing the design of the ROG Phone 5 appeared online.

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TCL Android 11 TV P725 launched in India starting at Rs 41,990

TCL has launched the P725 TV running on Android 11. The TV is available in 43, 50, 55 and 65-inches. The TV is a 4K TV with support for HDR 10, Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos. Even though the TVs are running on Android 11, they do not come with the new Google TV UI. The TV also supports a detachable webcam. This is targeted at those working from home and users can conduct video calls with up to 32 people using Google Duo. 

Mike Chen, General Manager, TCL India said, “The launch of our latest products underlines TCL’s commitment to bring new technologies to the market, and serve customers with more seamlessly connected living by meeting their evolving demands during this new normal. P725 is the first 4KHDRTV that runs on Android 11 with video call camera, along with advanced features like MEMC, Dolby Vision & Atmos, hands-free voice control 2.0, etc. While these features provide users with the best entertainment experiences, the AC, on the other hand, ensures that they operate in a healthy, comfortable and convenient environment and remain safe at home. We will continue to create and bring more such products for our customers, and make sure that they remain updated with the latest technology trends in the market through our evolving product portfolio.”

TCL P725 features and specifications

As mentioned above, the TCL P725 is available in 43, 50, 55 and 65-inches. The 65-inch is available exclusively on Amazon. The TCL P725 is a 4K TV with support for Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos. The TCL P725 is the first TV in India to run on Android 11. The TV does not come with the new Google TV UI. Running on Android TV you get access to the Google Play Store along with access to all popular streaming services like Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+ Hotstar, Zee5 and many more. 

The TCL P725 has dual-band Wi-Fi. It also boasts of 24W sound output. The TV has a refresh rate of 60Hz. It has three HDMI ports of which one port supports eARC. The TV also comes with 2 USB ports.

The TV comes bundled with a video camera offering users a plug and play experience for video calls using the TV. The camera has a shutter that can be closed to cover the lens for privacy, or users can choose to disconnect the camera completely. 

The TV also boasts of an AiPQ Engine. According to TCL, the “chipset enabled TCL algorithm processes content in real-time, detecting environment and upscaling display and audio”. It also claims to optimize the picture based on the content. The TV also boasts of MEMC (Motion Estimation & Motion Compensation) for those that prefer the soap opera effect. 

Last year TCL introduced hands-free controls on its TV’s and this year, the TCL P725 supports Hands-free Voice Control 2.0. Users can switch channels, set reminders, and explore streaming services using their voice and don't need to worry about where the remote control is. 

The TCL P725 also comes with TCL Channel. According to TCL, it is an “enhanced waterfall-flow interface developed by TCL, designed in a content-first display across your favourite apps. Access the hottest and best in local and global content – including Hotstar’s, Netflix. TCL Channel boasts more providers – including MX Player, Docubay, Epic On, and more. Discover holiday collections for Diwali; plus, language content including Tamil, Kannada, and Marathi”. It looks like TCL Channel is adding value to the Android TV UI much like what we’ve seen with Xiaomi’s PatchWall and OnePlus’ OxygenPlay. 

The TCL P725 also boasts of protection from moisture and dust. Adding additional protection at the back, the TV has a pyramid design rear panel for “added armour”. 

TCL P725 Price and availability

The TCL P725 is available in 4 screen sizes. The 43-inch TCL P725 is priced at Rs 41,990. The 50-inch variant is priced at Rs 56,990 while the 55-inch variant is priced at Rs 62,990. The 65-inch TCL P725 is an Amazon exclusive and is priced at Rs 89,990.

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Samsung Galaxy Awesome Unpacked 2021 set for March 17: What to expect

Samsung is hosting a Galaxy Awesome Unpacked event on March 17, its second such event in 2021. The company has not exactly revealed what it will announce at the event, and it’s anyone’s guess right now. Having said that, there has been a lot of chatter going online about the launch of the Galaxy A52 and Galaxy A72 mid-range smartphones. 

Both phones have been leaked in the past few weeks giving us a look at the specifications and features on offer. The support pages for the Galaxy A52 and Galaxy A72 have also gone live on Samsung’s official website hinting at an imminent launch.

Samsung Galaxy Awesome Unpacked 2021 event launch details

Samsung has scheduled its next Unpacked event for March 17 from 8:30 PM IST (10 AM ET/3 PM GMT). The launch event will be live-streamed across Samsung India’s social channels and on YouTube.

We have embedded the YouTube live stream link below for your convenience, and you can enable the reminder to alert you for when the launch event begins on March 17.

Samsung Galaxy A52 leaked specifications

Samsung is rumoured to launch a 5G and a 4G variant of the Galaxy A52 with a similar feature set. The Galaxy A52 5G is expected to have an aluminium-glass build measuring 8.4 millimetres in thickness and weighing 187 grams. It is also rumoured to be IP67 certified making it resistant to dust and water ingress. The 4G variant of the Galaxy A52 is also expected to have the same build as its 5G sibling.

The Galaxy A52 has been leaked featuring a 6.5-inch Full HD+ (2400 x 1080 pixels) resolution Super AMOLED display with a punch-hole cutout in the centre for the selfie camera. The 5G variant has support for upto 120Hz refresh rate while the 4G variant will have to make do with a 90Hz refresh rate. The screen is also protected with a layer of Gorilla Glass.

The Galaxy A52 5G is likely powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G processor with an octa-core CPU and Adreno 619 GPU. Meanwhile, the 4G variant is expected to have a Snapdragon 720G under the hood with an octa-core CPU and Adreno 618 GPU. This is paired with upto 8GB RAM and upto 256GB storage options to choose from. The phones will likely run on Android 11 based One UI 3.0 and has a microSD card slot for storage expansion.

Samsung has equipped the Galaxy A52 with quad cameras that consists of a primary 64MP camera with an f/2.0 aperture, an 8MP ultra-wide-angle camera with 123-degree field-of-view, 5MP macro camera and 2MP depth sensor. The rear cameras can record in 4K UHD at 30FPS and 1080p at 120FPS. Additionally, there’s a 32MP selfie camera on the front housed within the notch cutout.

The screen is also home to a fingerprint reader and the phone is equipped with a 4,500mAh battery that supports 25W fast charging out-of-the-box.

 

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Man falls through ice, saved by Apple Watch: Heres how

Apple Watch has got a lot of good press for saving people's lives with the help of its sensors, and now, a new report has emerged that the Apple Watch has helped save another man's life in the city of Somersworth, New Hampshire. 

As per a report by 9To5Mac, a resident of the city, William Rogers, fell through the ice on Sunday, and only survived with the help of his Apple Watch. As per the report, Rogers, who has been an ice skating teacher pretty much all his life, fell into the Salmon Falls River in Somersworth when the ice broke. He was then stuck inside the icy water for several minutes without being able to get out of the hole. 

Apple Watch saves man's life

"First thing I did was try to walrus up on the ice knowing that I needed to get out of the water as quickly as possible and the ice just kept breaking underneath me... I remember telling myself, ‘OK, don’t panic. Don’t panic. Figure out what your options are here,’” Rogers said. Since no one was around, and he couldn’t reach his phone, he was in the water for several minutes as hypothermia started setting in. 

According to a statement given by Rogers, when he realised he could not reach his phone, he remembered he was wearing his Apple Watch. At which point, he used the watch to call 911. And it was this call that saved his life. “I told them that I probably had 10 minutes before I was not gonna be able to respond anymore,” Rogers said on the call. Luckily for him, it took the firefighters five minutes to reach him. "He kept his wits about him. He remained calm, and he did what he had to do to ensure his survival," chief George Kramlinger of the Somersworth Fire Department said. 

While in the past Apple Watch has saved many lives with the help of its battery of sensors, this time around it was a feature called Emergency SOS, which automatically calls local emergency services when the user asks Siri or if the watch detects a sudden fall. 

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PUBG Mobile Patch 1.3 Brings New Festival Mode, Armbands With Skills, Gameplay Improvements, More

PUBG Mobile patch 1.3 has been released after the announcement on March 7. The update brings a new festival mode to celebrate the game's anniversary.

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TCL P725 running Android TV 11 launching today: How to watch the live stream

The TCL P725, the successor to 2020’s TCL P715, will launch today at 11 AM via a live stream online. This will be the first TV to run on Android TV 11 to launch in India. TCL first announced the P725 at CES 2021 along with other TCL TVs such as the C825 and C725. 

How to watch the TCL P725 event live

TCL will broadcast the launch of the P725 live online. Those interested can watch the live broadcast here. In addition to the P725, the company will also showcase its smart AC. TCL has been teasing the launch of the P725 on Twitter for some time now. You can learn more about the TV here.  

TCL P725 Android 11 TV Features and Specifications

The TCL P725 is a 4K TV with support for Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos. The TV does not have QLED backlighting like its higher-end siblings but supports hands-free commands. It is an LED-backlit LCD TV with support for all popular streaming services. The TV will run on Android TV 11 out of the box, but it isn't clear whether the TV will have the new Google TV UI. 

TCL also launched a bunch of TVs running on Android 11 at CES 2021, and it isn't clear if these TVs will launch in India as well today. At CES 2021, TCL showed off the C825 which is TCL’s second-generation mini-LED TV. It also announced the TCL C725, the successor to the TCL C715 we reviewed in 2020.  

What is the newest version of Android TV?

Android 11 is the newest version of Android TV. It was launched back in September 2020. We are yet to see Android TVs in India get Android 11. The TCL P725 will be the first TV in India to launch with Android 11. The Mi QLED TV 4K (review) was the first TV to launch with Android 10. 

How do I upgrade to Android 11?

The TV manufacturer needs to release the update for the TV. If your TV manufacturer has released the update, then you should be able to check for the update by going into the settings of the TV, just like you would on an Android smartphone.

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