Tencent's Penguin Esports Streaming Service Shut Down After China Blocked Merger

Tencent has announced that it'll shut down its online game streaming service Penguin Esports less than a year after China blocked a major merger that would've helped Tencent take on Amazon's Twitch.

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Motorola has launched the Moto G22 in India with a 90Hz display and 50MP quad cameras

Moto G22 has landed in India as the new Moto G-series smartphone from Motorola. The company had originally debuted it last month but now that the phone is here, let’s dig in through its details. For starters, the key Moto G22 specifications are its HD+ 90Hz LCD panel, 50MP-led quad rear cameras, a 5000mAh power source, and the MediaTek Helio G37 processor.

Moto G22 Specs and Features

Motorola has outfitted the G22 with a 6.5-inch IPS LCD fascia that refreshes 90 times a second. Within its round cutout up top lies a 16MP camera for selfies and video calls. As for the back, there is a 50MP main shooter, an 8MP ultrawide snapper, a 2MP depth sensor, and a 2MP macro module.

At the core, a MediaTek Helio G37 handles the processing load bolstered by 4GB of LPDDR4x RAM and 64GB of onboard storage. The battery size is 5000mAh and it can be refilled using a 20W charger.

Other things you get with the phone are nearly stock Android 12, ThinkShield security, a water-repellent design, up to a 1TB dedicated microSD card expansion, WiFi ac, Bluetooth 5.0, USB-C 2.0, a 3.5mm headphone jack, and a side-mounted fingerprint scanner.

Moto G22 Price and Availability

Moto G22 comes in a solo 4+64GB model priced at ₹10,999 and you can buy it from Flipkart starting April 13 at 12 PM. As part of a launch offer, you can grab the device at a discounted price of ₹9999 till April 14.

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Apple adds six new titles to Apple Arcade in April, including two originals

Apple has announced that six new games will be making their wait at Apple Arcade in April. This includes two Apple Arcade Originals, as well as a classic game starring the Blue Blur himself, Sonic the Hedgehog. Aside from this, players can also expect updates to a number of existing titles. 

Gear.Club Stradale (April 8)

Gear. Club Stradale is a racing game that is developed by Eden Games. This Apple Arcade Original is set in Italy and will give players their own some of the most prestigious cars in the world from the most marquee names such as Bugatti, Porsche, and McLaren. Players get to move into their very own villa and then choose to join or create a club. Play can then participate in club races and events to make visual and performance improvements. They can also make improvements to their villa. 

Moonshot - A Journey Home (April 22)

This Arcade Original is a physics-based puzzle game that challenges players to help Moon Pi, a young moon separated from Mother Earth, find its way back home. The game's story-driven and features a slingshot mechanic and features navigational puzzles such as gravity fields, black holes, aliens and more. The game is developed by Noodlecake and Morsel Interactive. 

Sonic Dash+ (April 8)

Sonic Dash was released back in 2013 and downloaded over 500 million times. Dash+ is Apple Arcade’s version of the game and comes with no microtransactions. As an endless runner, players can compete for spots on the leaderboard while testing their reflexes and reaction times.  

Pro Snooker & Pool 2022+ (April 15)

Pro Snooker & Pool 2022+ is designed to be as realistic as possible. The game features fully textured environments as well as 3D rigid body physics. The game also features a click-and-play interface that is designed for a quick pick up and play scenario. Harcore players can delve into more detailed aspects of the game such as cue ball controls that allow trick shots such as topspin, swerve and more. 

Construction Simulator 2+ (April 15)

Developed by Astragon Entertainment, Construction Simulator 2+ sees players build their own construction company and take control of over 40 original licensed construction vehicles. These include equipment from manufacturers such as Caterpillar, Liebherr, Palfinger and more. Players will get to operate massive cranes, large trucks, massive diggers and more. 

Prune+ (April 29)

When it comes to simplicity, very few games come close to what Prune+ has to offer. As the name would suggest, it’s all about pruning digital bonsai trees. Players can simply swipe the screen to grow the plant and shape their tree. The game features minimalist art, calming music, and a simple interface.

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OnePlus TV Y1S Pro 43-inch model launched in India with 4K HDR10+ support

OnePlus has released a new TV from its Y series named OnePlus TV Y1S Pro and it is a 43-inch model. The TV sports 4K HDR, Gamma Engine with MEMC, Dolby Audio from 24W speakers, three HDMI 2.1 ports, among other features. On the software side, it is sticking to Android 10 OS but you get the OxygenPlay 2.0 content aggregation, preinstalled Netflix and other OTT apps, and scores of live TV channels to choose from. There is also OnePlus Connect 2.0 which makes it a node in the OnePlus product and service ecosystem.

Let’s take a deeper dive to know everything the OnePlus Television brings to the table.

43-inch OnePlus TV Y1S Pro Specs and Features

OnePlus TV 43 Y1S Pro presents a 43-inch canvas capable of projecting 1 billion colors, 3840 x 2160 pixels, and HDR content. It is compatible with HDR10+ and HLG formats. OnePlus has armed the TV with a Gamma engine as well as MEMC (Motion Estimation, Motion Compensation). This offers smoother visuals if that’s your thing.

OnePlus also brags a bezel-less design which means very slim borders.

Anyways, the visuals are matched by 24W speakers that support Dolby Audio too. 

Moving to software, the experience is the proprietary skin laid over Android 10 TV OS. You get the OxygenPlay content aggregation, over 230 live TV channels, built-in OTT platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime Video and YouTube.

It also brings OnePlus Connect 2.0 which lets you control the TV using OnePlus Watch (if you happen to have one). An interesting feature is that when the watch detects that you are sleeping, it will automatically turn off the TV. 

The suite of features also consists of a smart app, data and memory manager, Kids Mode, watch time limits, eye comfort mode, wireless remote, game mode, Miracast, DLNA, and Chromecast. 3x HDMI 2.1 (one with eARC), 2x USB 2.0, 1x RJ45, 1x RF, 1x AV input, 1x optical in, dual-band Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth 5.0.

Powering all this features is a 64-bit processor aided by 2GB RAM and 8GB storage.

That’s about it. On to how much it costs.

43-inch OnePlus TV Y1S Pro Price and Availability

You will be able to purchase the OnePlus TV 43 Y1S Pro from April 11 via Amazon India, OnePlus Indi website, OnePlus Experience Stores, Croma, Reliance Digital, Jio Digital, and selected offline partner retail stores.

The price of the OnePlus TV Y1S Pro 43-inch model is set at ₹29,999. As part of launch offers, you can avail ₹2500 discount with a SBI credit card, 6 months EMI, 5% cashback on select American Express cards, and 12 months of Amazon Prime membership for free. The lattermost offer is applicable on purchases made between April 11 and April 22, 2022.

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Google Play Store will neither show nor let you download old apps soon

Google Play Store clamps down on older Android apps that don’t match the target API level. This privacy measure will revoke permissions of outdated apps, or even prevent the user’s access to these apps on the Android app store. As a step toward this new security initiative, users with Android versions 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10 will start receiving a Google Play Protect update now. 

But while it does, let’s understand what this update changes and what the new Google Target API policy entails.

Google Play Store API requirements for Android Apps

Target API Level requirements for existing apps, starting November 1​

Before we get into the new update from Google, you may want to know what the minimum API level and the target API level mean. Here on we will be talking about the latter which is the most recent Android version based upon which the app is built. Meanwhile, the former refers to the oldest Android version it is meant for.

Now, coming to the topic at hand.

At present, New Android apps must adhere to a Target API level within one year of a new Android OS release. In this case, that is Android 11 (API level 30) and from Android 2022, the Target API requirement will be raised to Android 12 (API level 31). 

With the new announcement, Google extends the target API policy to existing apps, particularly old apps. If these don’t meet a Target API level within two years of the latest Android OS release, they will not be “available for discovery or installation for new users with devices running Android OS versions higher than apps’ target API level”. 

So, basically, such apps won’t appear on the Play Store or be available for download. Users may find the app only if it supports the Android OS on their device.

Note that, with the release of every new Android OS version, this “requirement window will adjust accordingly.”

Also, if you have an older device running on Android 6 to Android 10, your device would soon get a Play Store update. This will reset the permissions of the apps on your device that haven’t been used in a while. It all will be done automatically and you don’t have to do anything.

Well, if you want, you can backup any old apps that you may have on your Android handset for if they go missing after November 1, you could sideload them.

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Realme Book Prime, Realme Buds Air 3, and Realme Smart TV Stick launched in India

At the Realme GT 2 Pro launch event, the company also unveiled the Realme Book Prime, Realme Buds Air 3, and Realme Smart TV Stick. So, a specced-up laptop which is an upgrade over the predecessor, i.e., Realme Book Slim. The new Prime model boasts a higher TDP Intel 11th gen processor backed by a new dual-fan cooling system. Then there is the new pair of ANC earbuds and an FHD-resolution smart streaming device.

Realme Book Prime Specs and Features

Launched initially at MWC 2022, the Realme Book Prime is finally available in India. It flaunts a 14-inch 2K resolution panel with a 3:2 aspect ratio, 100% sRGB, and 440 nits peak brightness. There is a 720p webcam up top and a 3-level backlit keyboard below.

The internal housing consists of an 11th-gen Intel Core i5-11320H quad-core processor with Intel Xe Graphics, 16GB DDR4 RAM, 512GB NVMe SSD, and a 54WHr battery. There is support for 65W PD charging. The software on top is Windows 11.

Other things you get with the laptop are WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, a fingerprint scanner on the power button, a 3.5mm headphone jack, a dual speaker system, 2x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2, USB-A 3.1 Gen 1, and a Thunderbolt 4/ USB 4 port.

Realme Buds Air 3 Specs and Features

Realme Buds Air 3 packs in a 10mm dynamic ‘bass boost’ driver. It offers up to 42dB of Active Noise Cancellation and dual-mic noise cancellation for calls. You also get Transparency Mode for listening to ambient sounds. You can connect to two devices simultaneously. The repertoire also consists of 88ms super latency mode, IPX5 sweat resistance and a claim of 30 hours of total music playback.

Realme Smart TV Stick FHD Specs and Features

This new Realme Smart TV Stick is a downgrade as it only gets up to FHD (1080p) resolution output with HDR10+ encoding. There is support for HDMI 2.0 for media transfer and the processing under the hood is taken care of by a quad-core processor. The streaming device also features Android 11 OS, 1GB of RAM and 8GB of storage. 

Realme AIoT Price and Availability

You can purchase the Realme Book Prime at ₹64,999 for the solo 16GB + 512GB memory variant. The launch price for the first sale will be ₹57,999. It will go on sale from April 13 at 12 noon through Flipkart and Realme.com.

The Realme Buds Air 3 has been priced at ₹3,999 although with the special offer on the first sale you can purchase it for ₹3,499. It will be available via Flipkart and Realme stores starting April 7 at 2 PM.

Finally, the Realme Smart TV Stick carries a price tag of ₹2,999 and will be up for grabs from April 13 at 12 PM. The outlet is Flipkart and Realme stores only.

The company also announced that Realme GT 2 will be arriving soon during the company's 4th-anniversary celebration. 

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Realme GT 2 Pro and Realme 9 4G launched in India with Snapdragon chips and triple rear cameras

Realme has finally brought the GT 2 Pro to India along with Realme 9 4G, Realme Buds Air 3, Realme Book Prime, and Realme Smart TV Stick. We will be covering the AIoT products from the brand in a different article. Here, we will be focussing on the Realme GT 2 Pro and the newcomer from the Realme 9 series. Let’s kick off with the Realme flagship.

Realme GT 2 Pro Specs and Features

Realme GT 2 Pro sports a 6.7-inch LTPO 2 AMOLED display with 2K resolution, 120Hz adaptive refresh rate, 1400 nits of peak brightness, Gorilla Glass Victus protection and a left-cornered punch hole. Inside the hole resides a 32MP camera with FHD@30 FPS video recording ability.

Meanwhile, at the back, you get a 50MP primary camera (OIS) plus a 50MP 150° ultrawide sensor plus a 3MP 40x microscopic shooter. You get to capture 4K60 or even 8K videos on the GT 2 Pro.

Internally, the phone relies on a Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC for the processing power aided by LPDDR5 RAM, UFS 3.1 storage, and battery backup from a 5000mAh cell. You can top up the device using a 65W charger.

Realme 9 4G Specs and Features

Realme 9 4G is outfitted with a 6.4-inch AMOLED screen with a 90Hz refresh rate and FHD+ resolution. 

Its front camera is a 16MP snapper while at the back, you get a 108MP (HM6)+ 8MP ultrawide+ 2MP macro triplet. 

The phone is powered by Snapdragon 680 silicon, LPDDR4x RAM and UFS 2.2 storage. The battery size is 4500mAh and is supported by 33W charging. 

Both Realme phones come with Android 12 based Realme UI 3.0 software. 

Realme GT 2 Pro, Realme 9 4G Price in India and Availability

Realme has priced the Realme GT 2 Pro at ₹49,999 for the 8+128GB variant and ₹57,999 for the 12+256GB edition. The brand offers a launch discount of ₹5000 with SBI and HDFC cards and EMI transactions. It will be up for sale on April 14 at 12 noon.

Realme 9 4G's 6+128GB variant is priced at ₹17,999 and 8+128GB model costs ₹18,999. The special offer on the first sale is a ₹2000 discount on using HDFC cards and EMI purchases. The first sale will be on April 12 at 12 noon. 

Both phones will be retailing through Flipkart and Realme stores.

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