The Best Casual Games for iOS and Android [March 2021]

If you’re looking for a good way to pass your time, these games are a fun and low stress way to spend a few minutes. Here’s our list of the best casual games for iOS and Android, both paid and free.

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Realme 8 and Realme 8 Pro with 108MP camera confirmed to launch on March 24 in India

Realme 8 and Realme 8 Pro are confirmed to launch on March 24 in India, the company has officially revealed. Realme has previously confirmed that the Realme 8 Pro features a 108MP camera system that is based on the Samsung ISOCELL HM2 sensor. Some key specifications of the Realme 8 series have leaked previously giving us a glimpse of what to expect from the successors to the Realme 7 series that launched in 2020.

Realme posted a video on YouTube featuring CEO Madhav Sheth alongside Karminder Singh, teasing the upcoming phone with a 108MP camera. Towards the end of the video, the launch date of the Realme 8 series is revealed to be March 24. Realme has been teasing the 108MP camera upgrade for its number-series for quite some time now and the standard Realme 8 is expected to have a 64MP camera.

With a #DareToLeap spirit, our CEO @MadhavSheth1 has defied all odds and taken the #LeapToInfinity. The next benchmark in the smartphone industry is almost here. It doesn’t get clearer than this. Stay tuned for 24th March.#DareToLeapChallengehttps://t.co/Jb4POyzHo8

— realme (@realmeIndia) March 13, 2021

Additionally, the company has previously revealed some key specifications of the standard Realme 8 as well. From the picture posted online, the Realme 8 could feature a 6.4-inch Super AMOLED display, powered by the MediaTek Helio G95 under the hood. The phone has a thin and light design and is equipped with a 5,000mAh battery that supports 30W fast charging out-of-the-box.

Realme 8 series leaked specifications

Realme 8 is expected to feature a 6.4-inch Full HD+ display that uses an AMOLED panel, likely with a punch-hole notch cutout. The phone is said to have 64MP quad cameras and is powered by the MediaTek Helio G95 processor. The Realme 8 has a thin and light design and is equipped with a 5,000mAh battery that supports 30W fast charging out-of-the-box.

Meanwhile, the Realme 8 Pro is expected to feature an AMOLED display with an in-screen fingerprint reader. There are also rumours that Realme could launch a 4G and a 5G variant of the Realme 8 Pro. The Realme 8 Pro could also have support for high-refresh rates.

The Realme 8 Pro could be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G while the 5G model is expected to have MediaTek Dimensity 800U. This could be paired with upto 8GB RAM and 128GB storage options to choose from.

Realme 8 Pro is slated to feature 108MP quad cameras that have been detailed by the company earlier. The phone will let users record in 4K UHD at upto 120FPS and with 3x in-sensor lossless zoom. The phone also receives upgrades in the form of new features like the Starry and tilt-shift modes along with new portrait filters.

The Realme 8 Pro could be equipped with a 4,500mAh battery that supports 65W fast charging out-of-the-box.

 

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Apple iPhone 13 likely to get an in-display Touch ID and a smaller notch

As we approach the last month of the first quarter of 2021, this year's iPhone 13 series has started making headlines already. The latest rumour about the upcoming iPhone is that it is "likely" to have an in-display Touch ID sensor and a smaller notch. The new information corroborates with a report claiming the same last month.

The information is said to be coming from representatives from inside the Apple supply chain as reported by MacRumors, quoting Barclays analyst Andrew Gardiner and his colleagues. Although not all analyst predictions turn out to be correct, Barclays analysts have been quite accurate in the past. Some of their notable predictions include the removal of the charger from the box, the arrival of True Tone in iPhone 8/iPhone X and the removal of the headphone jack.

iPhone 13 predictions by analysts

As mentioned, the two key predictions are about the in-display fingerprint sensor and a smaller notch that houses the front camera and Face ID sensors. The analysts further say that iPhones will retain the Face ID alongside the in-display Touch ID and users may use either of them to unlock the phone.

It is also being said that the Face ID will see some improvements that will allow Apple to cut down the size of the notch which has been a blindspot for Apple since the iPhone X was released.

In addition to this, the note shared by analysts goes on to say that the LiDAR depth-sensing technology on the iPhone 13 will continue to be exclusive to the Pro models just like the iPhone 12 series.

The need of the hour

Apple was the first to bring biometric-based Touch ID on smartphones and was also the first to get rid of it in total favour of Face ID - it's face unlock tech. 

Undoubtedly, Apple's Face ID is the best, most secure and easy to use version of face unlock, but it has its own downsides. Most Android phones still rely on fingerprint sensors, be it a physical one or in-display. Sadly, even Apple didn't see the pandemic coming where the world got behind a mask, leaving iPhone users with no option but to type the pin. While that's something they might have not predicted, it's still a pain to peek or pick up the iPhone to unlock it when it's lying flat on the table. So adding the Touch ID again would make the lives of iPhone users much easier. 

Similarly, where iPhone's competitors and even phones one-fourth of its price have got rid of their notches, it's still stuck with the chunk since iPhone X. While it's understandable that Apple packs a whole lot of sensors in there for Face ID, but it's been a while and a solution expected. People have got used to it on iPhones, and it isn't really a hurdle to usability, but making it smaller will separate the iPhone 13 from the old models.

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OnePlus 9 Pro could launch with support for 50W fast wireless charging

OnePlus 9 Pro could launch with upto 50W fast wireless charging support on March 23, as per the latest leak. OnePlus is expected to announce the OnePlus 9 series with its first WearOS-powered smartwatch, the OnePlus Watch. The OnePlus 8 Pro which launched in 2020 marked the debut of Warp Charge 30 wireless fast charging on OnePlus phones and it looks like the company has made advancements in wireless charging technology with the OnePlus 9 Pro.

According to a report by PriceBaba that cites popular tipster Ishan Agarwal, the OnePlus 9 Pro could support upto 50W fast wireless charging out-of-the-box. This is an upgrade over the 8 Pro’s 30W Warp Charge technology and OnePlus could also launch the second generation of its wireless charging dock alongside.

#Exclusive OnePlus 9 Pro to support 50W wireless charging, upgraded wireless charger to launch alongside https://t.co/rX5oWSYSAI

— Pricebaba (@Pricebaba) March 13, 2021

Meanwhile, the standard OnePlus 9 is expected to support fast wireless charging. Until now, wireless charging on OnePlus phones was restricted to the Pro model only. Additionally, both the OnePlus 9 and OnePlus 9 Pro are likely to support 65W fast wired charging that debuted on the OnePlus 8T in October 2020.

OnePlus has confirmed several key features of the upcoming OnePlus 9 series and has also announced its partnership with Swedish camera-maker Hasselblad for co-developing the camera system on the upcoming phone. Moreover, the OnePlus has also officially started teasing the launch of its first smartwatch and the OnePlus Watch could likely be unveiled alongside the OnePlus 9 series.

OnePlus 9 series leaked specifications

The OnePlus 9 could feature a 6.55-inch Full HD + display as per the leaks, while the OnePlus 9 Pro is said to feature a slightly larger 6.7-inch QHD + screen. The OnePlus 9 and 9 Pro will likely opt for a punch-hole cutout for the selfie camera and support a 120Hz refresh rate. 

Being flagship smartphones, the OnePlus 9 and OnePlus 9 Pro will likely be powered by the Snapdragon 888 processor. The OnePlus 9 Pro is expected to feature a quad-camera setup on the back headlined by a 48MP primary camera, a 50MP secondary camera, an 8MP camera and a 2MP camera with OIS support. The OnePlus 9 will likely have triple cameras on the back.

The OnePlus 9 and OnePlus 9 Pro are also likely to be equipped with a 4,500mAh battery that supports 65W fast charging out-of-the-box.

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Apple pulls the plug on its original HomePod after four years

Apple has pulled the plug on its original HomePod smart speaker - its first Siri-powered smart speaker that debuted four years ago. The company will instead focus on the smaller version- HomePod mini, that launched last year. 

There is no official word on whether the company is planning to upgrade or replace the original HomePod, neither we've heard any rumour about so. As of now, you will be able to buy it from Apple stores, given there are stocks in your region.

The original HomePod has been in the market for quite some time and it received rave reviews for its audio performance for its size. Although its $349 price tag did keep it out of the hands of the masses, and the duty was taken over by the smaller $99 HomePod mini last year. 

However, the larger HomePod offers a fuller and louder sound, thanks to the audio engineering efforts that took Apple five years to achieve the mastery in its audio performance.

Apple's statement on HomePod's discontinuation

Apple told TechCrunch, "HomePod mini has been a hit since its debut last fall, offering customers amazing sound, an intelligent assistant, and smart home control all for just $99. We are focusing our efforts on HomePod mini. We are discontinuing the original HomePod, it will continue to be available while supplies last through the Apple Online Store, Apple Retail Stores, and Apple Authorized Resellers. Apple will provide HomePod customers with software updates and service and support through Apple Care."

The Cupertino giant tells that it will direct its focus on the mini going forward. Sales number have suggested that more customers favour a cheaper smart speaker and audio quality isn't their primary preference while buying, so it makes sense for Apple to take this route. 

However, the year has just started and we might hear some relevant announcements in the upcoming events throughout the year. 

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Asus Zenfone 8 speculated to launch with Snapdragon 888

It looks like the Asus Zenfone 8 is in the works and we can expect to see at least 2 phones in the Zenfone 8 lineup. Information circulating the internet suggests that the flagship smartphone could be powered by the Snapdragon 888 SoC. The smartphone with the model number ZS590KS and codename SAKE is speculated to be the Zenfone 8. The smartphone is said to come with a 5.9-inch full-HD+ 120Hz display. The leak hints at a 64MP camera with Sony IMX686 and Sony IMX663 sensors as well.

Another smartphone with the model number ZS673KS has also leaked which is speculated to be the ZenFone 8 Pro. The smartphone is said to have a Full-HD+ display with a 144Hz refresh rate. It is also said to be powered by a Snapdragon 888 SoC. 

There is no information on the price or the release date of the smartphones. 

In other Asus news, the company launched the Asus ROG Phone 5 in India with an insane amount of RAM starting at Rs 49,999. The phone will be available in Asus ROG Phone 5, ROG Phone 5 Pro and ROG Phone 5 Ultimate variants. 

Asus ROG Phone 5 starts at Rs 49,999 for the base variant with 8GB RAM and 128GB storage and Rs 57,999 for the 12GB+256GB storage option. The ROG Phone 5 Pro with 16GB RAM and 512GB storage is priced at Rs 69,999 while the ROG Phone 5 Ultimate is priced at Rs 79,999 for the maxed-out 18GB+512GB variant. You can learn all the details about the ROG Phone 5 here. 

Asus has also announced its new TUF Dash F15 in India. The laptop comes with the latest 11th Gen Intel Core i7-11370H processor. GPU options include Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060 and RTX 3070. The Asus TUF Dash F15 will be available in two colour variants, and it will be available starting at the end of March 2021 across all online platforms like Flipkart and Amazon and across ASUS' offline channels. You can learn more about the laptop here.

 

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Micromax In1 specification leak ahead of March 19 launch

Micromax is all set to launch the In1 smartphone in India on March 19 and ahead of the launch, the specifications of the smartphone have leaked online. The information comes from XDA Developers Tushar Mehta who has taken to Twitter to share the information. 

 

EXCLUSIVE: Micromax IN1 Specs: • MediaTek Helio G80 • 6.67-inch FHD+ punch hole display • up to 6GB RAM • up to 128GB ROM • 5000mAh battery, 18W charging • 48MP + 2MP + 2MP (no ultrawide) • 8MP selfie camera • Rear fingerprint scanner#IN1 #MicromaxIn1 https://t.co/I1xkbQ7MzQ

— Tushar Mehta

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