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  • Samsung Galaxy S10+ rumored to pack 12GB of RAM and 1TB storage

    Samsung Galaxy S10+ rumored to pack 12GB of RAM and 1TB storage

    Leaks about the upcoming Galaxy S10 flagship are starting to line up nicely. The upcoming Galaxy lineup also marks the tenth anniversary of Samsung’s flagship smartphone, and it appears the Korean giant has something special in store.

    If a recent report is to be believed, the Galaxy S10+ variant could possibly come with 12GB of RAM and 1TB of storage. If this turns out to be true, it would take Samsung handsets to a completely new level.

    Samsung is rumored to launch four different variants of its next flagship, and the top-end model would likely pack a whopping 12GB of RAM and 1TB of storage. The base variant of the Galaxy S10 is said to come with a 5.8-inch display, along with a dual rear camera setup.

    However, the top-end model of the upcoming flagship lineup is expected to pack a whopping 6.7-inch display, along with a quad-camera setup on the back. If this happens, it would turn out to be quite a massive upgrade over the current Galaxy S9+.

    As far as release goes, Samsung could debut the Galaxy S10 lineup sometime in late January or early February. Besides, a 5G variant of the Galaxy S10 is also in the works, which will reportedlt debut alongisde the Galaxy F foldable phone in March.

    More leaks about the forthcoming Galaxy S10 lineup are liley to surafce as we near its official release. We’ll update you as soon as we hear anything new. Until then, keep checking back for more.

  • Google Pixel 3 available at a bumper deal on BestBuy

    Google Pixel 3 available at a bumper deal on BestBuy

    If you’re planning on picking up the Google Pixel 3, now would be the right as Best Buy is offering a bumper deal on Google’s latest smartphones. The online retailer is offering the Google Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL at a bargain that any prospective buyer would be absolutely insane not to take advantage of.

    You an get both handsets at a massive $400 discount. Buyers can get the Pixel 3 for $399 and Pixel 3 XL for $499, down from their original price of $799 and $899 respectively. That said, the deal only applies to Verizon-branded Pixel handsets. However, you might be able to get either of the two devices without being contract-locked.

    Not to mention, Best Buy has also confirmed that you’ll save $400 immediately, as the remaining balance of the phone’s price will show up on your Verizon account. Now, this essentially gives you the option to pay it back in full anytime, along with the option to switch carriers instead of being chained for 24 months on Verizon.

    Put simply, the contract you’ll sign for this deal is basically a $400 loan as the terms clearly mention you can back in full anytime. Besides, you can pay the phone’s total price in installments over a 24-month contract, $16.66 per month for the Pixel 3 and $20.83 for the Pixel 3 XL.

    That said, you’ll still need to pay $30 activation fee in order to unlock the phone. Best Buy has also confirmed that the deal is availble at both online as well as its physical stores. Though you better hurry, the deal won’t last long. For more information, head over to BestBuy’s product page.

  • Amazon offering 12 month PlayStation Plus memberships at just $39.99

    Amazon offering 12 month PlayStation Plus memberships at just $39.99

    With Black Friday 2018 now upon us, there’ll be plethora of attractive deals on PlayStation 4 bundles, as well as on different PS4 games. Most retailers are offering a $100 discount across most PS4 bundles. That said, there’s one Black Friday deal PlayStation owners just cannot afford to miss.

    You can get a 12 month membership for PlayStation Plus at an all-time low of just $39.99, thanks to Amazon. Now, this happens to be much lower than its standard year-round price of $60.

    Put simply, it’s one heck of a deal and something to be taken advantage of during Black Friday 2018. After all, you’ll subscribe to PlayStation Plus anyways to have all the fun on your console, so why not do it now when you can save so much.

    Besides, you don’t worry about your remaining PlayStation Plus balance, as this is a digital code that adds 12 months to whatever remaining balance you already have. Subscribing to PlayStation Plus lets you have all the fun on your PS4 console as you get access to multiplayer and play games online with your friends.

    Not to mention, PlayStation Plus members also get popular PS4 games every month as free downloads. In addition, subscribers are also entitled to exclusive PlayStation store sales and discounts. Put simply, it’s a great Black Friday deal on Amazon that every PS4 and even PS3 owner should take advantage of. For more information, check out Amazon’s product page.

    In other related news, Sony also announced in a blog post that the new PS4 Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 bundle will release on November 27 for $299.99. The bundle will include the standard Jet Black 1TB PlayStation 4 console and a physical retail disc of Call of Duty: Black Ops 4.

    Besides, the Japanese giant also revealed in the same post that PlayStation 4 sales have crossed 86.1 million units since its debut back in 2013. This implies that the PS4 has surpassed its predecessor, the PS3, which sold nearly 83.8 million units.

  • Google Pixel 3 XL running Android Q allegedly spotted on Geekbench

    Google Pixel 3 XL running Android Q allegedly spotted on Geekbench

    One of the main reasons users prefer Pixel-branded handsets is because they receive timley Android updates and security patches. The Google Pixel 3 range shipped with the latest Android 9 Pie. And now, it appears Google has already started testig the next version of Android on the Pixel 3 XL.

    A Geekbench listing has allegedly been spotted which shows the Pixel 3 XL running Android Q. This, for obvious reasons, comes as a surprise given the fact that Google will reveal details about Android Q next year. Though, the listing seemingly suggests that Google has already started testing the next version of Android OS on the Pixel 3 XL. As per the listing, the Pixel 3 XL running Android Q pulled off single and multi core scores of 2404 amd 8510 respectively.

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    Android Q is the next version of Android that will arrive on supported Pixel-branded handsets in 2019, followed by smartphones from other manufacturers. Therefore, it’s rather suprising to see a listing with Google Pixel 3 XL running the forthcoming version of Android.

    With that being said, Google also promised that it’ll offer comaptible smartphones an early chance to test Android Q. Hence, it’s possible that some testers might have been given early access to test Android Q build for the Pixel 3 XL.

    That said, there’s also a possibilty that the listing is fake given that it has become rather easy to tweak Geekbench listings. Editing the build.prop with a different version of Android is one of the most common methods to tweak Geekbench listings. For now, nothing can be authecticated or verified, therefore, readers are advised to take this leak with a huge grain of salt.

  • New Samsung Galaxy S10 details leak out on the internet

    New Samsung Galaxy S10 details leak out on the internet

    Rumors and leaks about the upcoming Galaxy S10 flagship are pouring thick and fast. Now, new details about the upcoming smartphone are doing rounds on the web. The latest leak falls in line with previous leaks, however, it also puts an end to certain rumoured upgrades.

    According to a report by Sammobile, the Korean giant plans to launch three variants of the Galaxy S10. These three variants will carry the following model numbers – SM-G970x (base model), SM-G973x (mid-range model), and SM-G975x (top-end model).

    As indicated by earlier leaks, the latest report also suggests that Samsung will finally integrate the fingerprint sensor within the display. However, the report notes that only high-end varaints of the Galaxy S10 will be equipped with this feature. The base model will reportedly feature the regular fingerprint sensor on the handset’s back.

    Moving on, the report adds that the base model of the Galaxy S10 will come with 64GB of storage and a 5.8-inch display. Earlier, it was rumoured that this model would come with flat screen without any curved edges. That said, the latest report does not mention anything on those lines.

    The two other variants will have 5.8-inch and 6.4-inch displays, and both are expected to come with a fingerprint sensor embedded within the display.

    The report further notes that Samsung will offer the Galaxy S10 in more color options. These include black, white, yellow, and green. However, the report also notes that some colors might be exclusive to certain markets at launch, while remaining could arrive at some point after the flagship’s debut.

    Samsung is also expected to launch LED Flip and Protective covers for its upcoming Galaxy S10 lineup, sometime in Februray 2019 alongside the handset’s official debut.

    As per earlier leaks, Samsung is rumored to launch its upcoming flagship sometime in February next year. Besides, the Korean giant is also expected to introduce a 5G variant of the Galaxy S10 about a month later in March, during the launch event of the Galaxy F foldable phone.

  • PlayStation 4 sales crosses 86.1 million units in five years

    PlayStation 4 sales crosses 86.1 million units in five years

    Sony has offically announced that over 86.1 million units of the PS4 have been sold till today. In a blog post celebrating PlayStation 4’s fifth anniversarry, Sony announced this monumental figure since the console’s launch back on November 15, 2013.

    Besides, Sony also revealed that the platform has sold over 777.9 million copies of software till date. The company also shared top five selling games on the PS4. These inlcude the likes of Grand Theft Auto V, FIFA 18, FIFA 17, Call of Duty; Black Ops 3, and Call of Duty: WW2.

    “It’s hard to believe it’s already been five years since the launch of PlayStation 4. In that time, we’ve sold more than 86.1 Million hardware units, in addition to over 777.9 Million software units worldwide. We are so grateful to all the fans who have helped us come this far — it truly is an amazing time to be a part of the PlayStation family, and we thank you for your continued support,” wrote Eric Lempel Senior Vice President, PlayStation Worldwide Marketing, SIE in the blog post.

    In addition, the blog post also revealed best-selling colors for the DualShock 4 Controller. Apart from the standard black, Steel Black was the top selling color for the DualShock 4. While rounding up the top five spots were blue, red, white, and camouflage color variants.

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    Finally, the company also confirmed in the post that the new PS4 Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 bundle will be released on November 27 for $299.99. The bundle will include the standard Jet Black 1TB PlayStation 4 console and a physical retail disc of Call of Duty: Black Ops 4.

    The PlayStation 4 has surpassed its predecssor, the PlayStation 3, which sold nearly 83.8 million units. As successful as the PS4 and PS3 have been, the PlayStation 2 did even better, selling more than 150 million units during the course of its lifetime.

  • Abzu will be available on the Nintedo Switch starting November 29

    Abzu will be available on the Nintedo Switch starting November 29

    The much-applauded undrewater adventure game from Giant Squid, Abzu, is finally arriving on the Nintendo Switch. The scuba diving game will be available on the Switch starting November 29 at a price of $19.99. Besides, buyers can avail a discount of 10 percent on pre-orderding the game.

    Abuz is the brainchild of Matt Nava, the developer who gave us likes of games such as Journey and Flower 2. Abzu is about exploring the in-game’s enormous and intriguing underwater landscape. Players don the role of a young woman decked in a scuba diving gear. Their task is to solve puzzles and soak-in the wealth of breaktaking sights in the game’s underwater universe. As you descend into the heart of the ocean, players come across breathtaking sights of ruins and remains of ancient civilizations, along with a huge variety of fishes.

    The game’s debut trailer which can be seen above, highlights the game ‘s mesemrizing underater world. 505 games has also confirmed that Abzu for the Switch will offer the same great experience as it does on other platforms. All in all, it’ll be an underwater trip worth diving into.

    “Dive into a majestic underwater adventure! From the artistic mind behind Journey and Flower, Abzu is a beautiful underwater adventure that evokes the dream of diving. Immerse yourself in a vibrant ocean world full of mystery and bursting with color and life. Perform fluid acrobatics as the Diver, using graceful swimming controls. Discover hundreds of unique species based on real creatures and form a powerful connection with the abundant sea life. Interact with schools of thousands of fish that procedurally respond to you, each other, and predators. Linger in epic seascapes and explore aquatic ecosystems modeled with unprecedented detail. Descend into the heart of the ocean where ancient secrets lie forgotten. But beware, dangers lurk in the depths,’ explains the game’s official page.

    To recall, Abzu was originally released for the PS4 and Windows back in early 2016, followed by its release on Xbox later that year. Now, the game will finally arrive on the Nintendo Switch console starting November 29.