PlayStation Plus Free Games Announced for February – Control: Ultimate Edition, Concrete Genie, Destruction AllStars

PlayStation Plus free games for February comprises Control: Ultimate Edition, Concrete Genie, and Destruction AllStars. Available for download starting February 2, take a look at what all titles are on offer.

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WhatsApp adding optional biometric security to its web and desktop app

WhatsApp for web and desktop is giving users the option of an added security layer. Users will have the option of biometric authentication when logging into the desktop app or web app for WhatsApp. For the iPhone, it will be TouchID or Face ID. However, the user will have to be on iOS 14 or higher to implement the biometric authentication. For Android users, any device with biometric authentication can have it enabled. 

For those with privacy concerns should know that WhatsApp is not getting access to your fingerprint or Face ID data. According to The Verge, "As with any other use of biometric security on modern smartphones, the new system does not mean that WhatsApp is accessing or collecting your facial scans or fingerprints".

WhatsApp adding another security layer

It is a good thing to enable biometric authentication when logging into the desktop app for WhatsApp. For starters, it adds a layer of security. Additionally, it prevents someone who has taken your phone to log into WhatsApp for web and monitor your conversation. Without security, if someone has access to your phone, they can simply scan the QR code on the desktop app and log into your account. 

WhatsApp has been in the news recently for its changed privacy policy. WhatsApp introduced changes to its privacy policy on January 6. In the changes, it detailed how it's working with Facebook for deeper integration across all Facebook products. You can learn more about the changed privacy policy here. 

The Indian government is questioning WhatsApp about the disparity in treatment between Indian and Europeans over the new privacy policy. You can learn more about it here. 

WhatsApp has been a fundamental tool in helping people stay connected. The service recorded 1.4 billion calls on New Year's Eve 2020. This is 50% more than 2019. You can learn more about it here.

 

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FAU-G Becomes Top Free Game on Google Play Store With Over 5 Million Downloads

FAU-G has become the top free game on Google Play. nCore Games, the developer, has announced that the game garnered over five million downloads in 24 hours. The game released on January 26 and saw four million pre-registrations on Google Play.

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Those getting a PS5 at launch in India should check out PlayStation Plus February games

The PS5 is launching in India on February 2, 2021, and gamers have one more reason to be excited about Sony's next-gen console. If you are PlayStation Plus subscriber, then you know that the service offers two PS4 games and one PS5 game as a part of the subscription. For February 2021, the free games include Destruction AllStars, Control: Ultimate Edition and Concrete Genie. This has to be one of the better line-up of games as a part of PlayStation's subscription service. 

Destruction AllStars

Destruction AllStars was set to be a PS5 (review) launch game, but it was delayed to February 2021. Destruction AllStars is a vehicular combat game much like a destruction derby. Players having the option of a host of drivers and cars to choose from. The game will offer four different modes, each testing your thriving and parkour skills. You will not only drive vehicles in the game but can also run around the arena (which is an integral part of some modes). You can check out the video above to get an idea of what the gameplay is like. The video also offers a deep dive into some of the game's modes. Destruction AllStars is exclusive to the PS5

Control: Ultimate Edition

Next up is Control: Ultimate Edition. The ultimate edition of the game is optimised for next-gen consoles. Control (review) is one of the few games that doesn't offer a free next-gen upgrade to PS4 players. Gamers have to purchase the Ultimate Edition to get the next-gen version of the game. However, for PS Plus members, Control: Ultimate edition is a part of the subscription. 

Concrete Genie

Last but not least, we have Concrete Genie. While it is a PS4 game, you will be able to play it on your PS5 via backwards compatibility. If you have a PS VR, the game has specific modes for Sony's VR headset as well. You can check out our list of games launching in February here. 

     

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Netflix announces Tomb Raider and Kong anime series on the platform

Netflix has been killing it in the anime game lately. They've curated a ton of cool shows and movies on the platform. From the demonic insanity of Devilman: Crybaby to the action-packed Castlevania (review). Netflix has now curated one of the best anime libraries online. You can now add one more to the list in the newly announced Tomb Raider anime. For fans of the live-action reboot of the franchise, you will be a little disappointed. The story will not follow the events of the film. The Tomb Raider anime's story will instead follow the lore set in the last three games.

New Netflix Tomb Raider Anime in the works

In a tweet on Wednesday, Netflix announced the new Tomb Raider anime. The platform stated, "The most iconic heroine in video games is jumping to animation! Tomb Raider is a new anime series from @Legendary following Lara Croft after the events of the video-game reboot trilogy." The showrunner for the Tomb Raider anime will be Tasha Huo. She is also heading development on  The Witcher: Blood Omen (which looks like it’s going to be a mess). We sincerely hope that Netflix knows what it is doing. But, knowing how it will all turn out, we’d say to take this news with a grain of salt. 

The most iconic heroine in video games is jumping to animation! Tomb Raider is a new anime series from @Legendary following Lara Croft after the events of the video-game reboot trilogy.

— NX (@NXOnNetflix) January 27, 2021 Kong Anime announced alongside the Tomb Raider Anime

What is really exciting is the announcement of another, more exciting series in a new Kong anime. The anime will weave into the storylines of Kong: Skull Island and Godzilla vs Kong. The latter is scheduled to be released later this year. There is no additional information regarding who is going to be heading the show. But we will keep you up to date as this story develops. Warner Bros. and Legendary also recently released the trailer for Godzilla vs Kong. The film looks like it will be the monster-mash up fans expect it to be. You can check out the trailer below. 

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Xiaomi Redmi Note 10, Note 10 Pro variants tipped ahead of rumoured India launch

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 and Redmi Note 10 Pro are rumoured to launch in India sometime in February. While Xiaomi is yet to reveal its plan for the successor to the Redmi Note 9 series, the latest leak reveals the Redmi Note 10 series variants. Earlier leaks have tipped some key features of the upcoming Redmi Note 10 series as well.

According to a report by MySmartPrice that cites popular tipster Ishan Agarwal, the Redmi Note 10 Pro could be offered in three RAM and storage variants while the Note 10 will have two variants for users to choose from. The Redmi Note 10 Pro is tipped to launch in three colourways: Blue, Grey and Bronze and three storage variants: 6GB RAM+64GB storage, 6GB+128GB, and 8GB+128GB. The Redmi Note 10 could be offered in White, Green and Grey colours with the base variant has 4GB RAM and 64GB storage and another model with 6GB RAM + 64GB storage.

Exclusive: I already told you that #RedmiNote10 Series might launch in February in India Expect these variants: Redmi Note 10 Pro: Bronze, Blue & Grey 6+64GB, 6+128GB, 8+128GB Redmi Note 10: White, Green & Grey 4+64GB, 6+64GB Please link & credit: https://t.co/Z6nTXzbyN4 pic.twitter.com/vvUT1ER9Qd

— Ishan Agarwal (@ishanagarwal24) January 27, 2021 Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 series leaked specifications

The Redmi Note 10 Pro is rumoured to be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 732G processor with 64MP quad-camera setup on the back. The phone is also expected to be fitted with a 5,050mAh battery with fast-charging support.

As per previous leaks, the Redmi Note 10 series will launch in February in India at aggressive prices. The Redmi Note 10 Pro has previously surfaced on different certification websites across the world, and it could have a 120Hz high-refresh-rate display. Apart from this, we expect the next generation of Redmi Note phones to run on MIUI 12 based on Android 11 out-of-the-box.

There’s no official word on the launch of the Redmi Note 10 series just yet, but we will be keeping an eye out for any developments as we enter February. Meanwhile, Xiaomi has also confirmed that it is planning to launch Mi 11 lineup in India and as per previous leaks, the Mi 11 could arrive with Mi 11 Lite. To know more about the Mi 11 Lite, check out this story.

 

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Nintendo Joycon-Drift Glitch Provokes EU Complaint

Nintendo will face an EU-wide complaint for premature wear of a joystick controller, French and EU consumer groups said.

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