GameSir X2 Mobile Game Controller GameSir X2 controller supports both Android phones and iPhones and turns your phone into a Nintendo Switch-like console. It connects to devices via Bluetooth. You can even use the controller to play games on popular cloud gaming platforms like Xbox Cloud Gaming, Google Stadia, Nvidia GeForce Now, and Vortex. With this controller, you get ABXY buttons on the right and joysticks on both sides. You can use this controller with smartphones measuring up to 173mm in length....

In the latest version of the Google Chrome Canary channel, the browser has a new desktop sharing hub built into the omnibox. First spotted by Chrome Story, the feature can be enabled via a Chrome Flag and brings sharing options for websites to make it easier for users to copy links, or share the URL via a QR code, etc. The feature can be enabled by heading to chrome://flags in Chrome Canary v92....

Though the Pixel 5 and Pixel 4a 5G look exactly the same, the report reveals there’s a major difference in the build of both devices. Pixel 5 will feature a recycled aluminum housing whereas the Pixel 4a 5G will boast a polycarbonate unibody build. It will also be heavier (168g vs 151g) and bigger in size than the flagship. Pixel 4a 5G Rumored Specs Pixel 4a 5G will include a slightly bigger 6....

Pixel 6a Launch Date Tipped Popular tipster Jon Prosser (via a tweet) has suggested that Google will officially announce the Pixel 6a at the upcoming Google I/O event, scheduled to take place from May 11 to May 12. This is something we have heard before too. However, don’t get too excited as the company is only said to make an announcement in May. Google I/O ‘22 👇From what I understand, Google will officially be announcing the Pixel 6a + “teasing” the Pixel Watch....

The company announced its new Play Store policy via an in-depth blog post on the Android developers’ forum. In the post, the Director of Product Management for Play Console, Krish Vitaldevara, explained the new data safety section for apps on the Play Store. The company announced that it has started rolling out the Data Safety form for developers in the Google Play Console today. It will roll out to every developer within a couple of weeks’ time, as per the blog post....

The report comes from Insider and says that the upcoming Google smartwatch is being developed by the company’s Pixel hardware team, which is separate from Fitbit that Google acquired for $2.1 billion. The Google smartwatch is confirmed to have an internal codename of “Rohan”, though we do not know yet whether Google will call it the “Pixel Watch” at launch or not. However, what we know is that the upcoming smartwatch will be different than Fitbit wearables as it will be more than a fitness-focused smart band....

Oppo Pad: Renders and Key Specifications Oppo has shared a teaser on Chinese microblogging platform Weibo, which shows that Oppo Pad will feature a matte back panel that will house a single rear camera. The rear panel will also boast two Oppo brandings; one would be small and simple in the middle, while the other one would be a big one running on the left side. If you are wondering where have you seen something like this, here’s a reminder: the Realme 8 Pro!...

Turn on Dark Mode on Facebook (2022) Enable Dark Mode on the Facebook Website Sign in to your Facebook account and click the down-facing arrow at the top-right corner of the screen. From the drop-down menu that appears, choose “Display & accessibility” settings. You will now see the “Dark mode” option under the “Display & accessibility” settings. Choose the “On” toggle to turn on dark mode or select the “Automatic” toggle to use your system-wide dark theme preferences....

The Indian researchers took five unique odors and asked the participants of the study to identify all the common smells. This list includes the smell of peppermint, garlic, coconut oil, fennel, and cardamom. The organizers of the study even made mobile test kits to help participants take part in the study from the comfort of their homes. Now, the study actually found that participants who could not smell the coconut oil and peppermint are more likely to contract COVID-19 than others....

The Union Finance Minister of India, Nirmala Sitharaman announced in her Budget 2021 speech that the Center has taken decisions to remove the exemption of customs duty on some parts of mobile phones and their chargers. “Some parts of mobiles to move from NIL to 2.5% rate in customs duty,” the Finance Minister said on Monday. As a result, importing such parts from other countries will now cost more for importers as they have to pay 2....

The Ministry of Commerce recently published the amount which the country gained from smartphone exports of the previous month. As per MoC’s reports, smartphone exports in the month of August has added almost Rs 1781.1 crore to the country’s economic value, which is much higher than March’s export earning of Rs 976.3 crore. Now, one of the reasons for this massive increase in the export value of smartphones is the recent Production Linked Incentives (PLI) scheme of the government....

Infinix INBook X2 Plus: Specs and Features The INBook X2 Plus comes as a successor to the INBook X1 laptops and features an alloy-based metal design. It has a 15.6-inch Full HD display with a 100% sRGB color gamut and 300 nits of brightness. There’s support for the Xstrike backlit keyboard with an anti-Glare Glass touchpad with multi-touch support. The laptop is powered by up to Intel 11th Gen Core i7 chip, coupled with Intel Iris Xe Graphics....

iPhone 13, 13 Pro New Green Color Introduced The green color for the iPhone 13 and 13 mini joins the existing (PRODUCT)RED, Starlight, Midnight, Blue, and Pink color variants. As for the Alpine Green color variants of the iPhone 13 Pro and 13 Pro Max, it is available in addition to the Sierra Blue, Graphite, Gold, and Silver options. The new color option for the iPhone 13 series will be available, starting March 18 and will be up for pre-bookings on March 11....

iQOO 9 Series India Launch Date The iQOO 9 lineup, which was recently launched in China as one of the first Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 phones, will be a successor to the iQOO 7 series that was launched last year. The series consists of the iQOO 9, the iQOO 9 Pro, and the iQOO 9E. However, there’s no word on whether the iQOO 9E will make its way to India. That said, a BMW special edition will be introduced for sure....

Jio True 5G Network Announced While announcing the Jio 5G network details on stage, Mukesh Ambani surprised everyone by revealing that their 5G telecom services will be based on SA 5G technology. That’s unlike other Indian telecom companies, including Airtel and Vodafone Idea (Vi), who are reported to be opting for NSA 5G (Non-standalone 5G) in India. Ambani further added that Jio 5G will have zero dependency on their 4G network....

Jio Game Controller: Specs and Features The Jio Game Controller comes with a sleek and lightweight design. This setup includes two vibration feedback motors, two pressure-point triggers, and an eight-direction arrow button. It comes in a single Matte Black color. It supports Bluetooth version 4.1 and has a range of up to 10 meters. For charging, it has a micro-USB Type-B port, which can feel a tad bit obsolete. The gaming controller comes equipped with a rechargeable lithium-ion battery, which can last for up to 8 hours on a single charge....

One notable fact about Jio Platforms’ performance in the quarter is that the net profit increased even when the Average Revenue Per User (ARPU) dropped to Rs.138.2. The ARPU in the first quarter of FY2020-21 was Rs.140.3 per month. According to the company, the ARPU dropped due to the “transition from Interconnect Usage Charges (IUC) to Bill & Keep regime” and a lower number of days in the quarter. “Quarterly JPL operating revenue was ₹ 18,278 crore, sequential decline led by the transition to Bill and Keep regime and lower number of days during the quarter....

The France-based cosmetic brand developed this virtual makeup line, dubbed as “Signature Faces”, in collaboration with Virtue, VICE’s creative agency, and Val Garland, L’Oreal’s global makeup artist. A team of 3D artists was also responsible in bringing the online-wearable make-up filters to life. Beauty-Up for Your Next Video Call Now, the ten filters in this new virtual make-up line are categorized into three groups. These include – “volumizing capsules”, “plump shot”, and “fire match”....

Do note that the functionality isn’t yet available for general users and there’s no word yet on when it will go live. However, according to the report, the feature is currently under active development and should be available in a future update. Once the feature is live, the ‘Archived Chats’ section will move to the top of the chats list. Tapping on it will reveal a ‘Notification’ section that will enable users to choose the behavior of archived chats when new messages arrive....

LG Showcases Color-Changing Refrigerator! The LG MoodUP refrigerator comes with color-changing LEDs on the door panels and users can change them via the LG ThinQ app. There are 22 color options for the upper door panel and 19 for the lower panel. The company provides various color themes to choose too, allowing people to customize the look of the MoodUP. These include Season, Place, Mood, and Pop. There’s also support for smart notifications....