Author: Kavish
Stellar Blade, the action-adventure title from debutant studio Shift Up, has reportedly sold one million units since it was released in April. The developer made the revelation Tuesday at its initial public offering (IPO) press conference. Shift Up also reportedly revealed that plans for a PC port for Stellar Blade, which was launched as a PS5 exclusive, were currently under review.Stellar Blade PS5 salesAs a per a report from Korean outlet GameMeca (via VGC), Stellar Blade is estimated to have sold over one million copies since it launched April 26. “Since its release, it has ranked No. 1 in sales…
Google Pixel 8’s production has commenced in India, the company announced via social media on Monday. The smartphone was launched globally in October 2023. At the Google for India event held in the same month, Rick Osterloh, Senior Vice President of Devices and Services at Google confirmed that the company would start the assembly of its current Pixel 8 in India by 2024. However, only select variants of the Pixel 8 series are being made locally.Google Pixel 8 Made in IndiaIn a post on X (formerly Twitter), the official Google India account confirmed that it has kicked off the assembly of…
Snapdragon has become the latest entrant in the PC processor space with its Snapdragon X series chipsets. The company’s integrated SoC in computers is now a necessary classifier to have a device be labelled Copilot+ PCs, which is another Microsoft-given terminology for AI PCs. However, these are just marketing nomenclature, that do not have a lot to do with the overall performance of the chipsets. A new report has now conducted benchmark tests for the Snapdragon X series chipsets to find how they fare against the chips by Apple, Intel, and AMD.Snapdragon X Series Chips Reportedly Outperform Apple’s M3 ChipsetExtensive benchmark…
Google’s Pixel 9 series of smartphones — comprising the Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, Pixel 9 Pro XL and Pixel 9 Pro Fold — is set to be unveiled by the company at its upcoming ‘Made by Google’ hardware launch event on Tuesday. The search giant typically introduces two smartphone models, but the new series will help it compete with rivals that offer a more versatile lineup. Google has also confirmed that the Pixel 9 Pro Fold will be launched in India, making it the first foldable phone from the company to be introduced in the country. Other Pixel devices…
The iPhone 15 Pro arrived last year, promising hardware capable of running triple-A games on mobile platforms. Several console titles have since been released for iOS, including games from the Resident Evil franchise, Death Stranding and, most recently, Assassin’s Creed Mirage. Turns out that these major titles have not found many takers among iPhone users. A new report says that triple-A console games released on iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max and select iPad models have been commercial failures.According to analysis by mobilegamer.biz, the number of iPhone users paying full price to unlock these games beyond the early free…
iOS 18 Developer Beta 6 and Public Beta 4 for the iPhone have been rolled out by Apple. As with past beta updates, both introduce a handful of changes that Apple did not showcase at its Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) on June 10. Tweaks have been made in the user interface (UI) of apps such as Apple Music, and there is now a dedicated Control Centre button for toggling Bluetooth instead of having to jump into the grouped connectivity options.iOS 18 Update FeaturesAccording to Apple’s release notes, the iOS 18 Public Beta 4 brings new splash screens that appear when…
Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 and Surface Pro 11, the company’s consumer-focused devices with artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities, were unveiled in May and went on sale in select markets on June 18. At the time, India was not amongst the regions where these devices were introduced. A new leak has leaked the purported price of the Surface Laptop 7 and Surface Pro 11 in India, with prices well above the Rs. 1 lakh mark. These devices could soon make their debut in the country.Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 Price in India (Rumoured)A tipster posted these prices on X (formerly known as Twitter) claiming…
In yet another setback for game preservation, Forza Horizon 4, the open-world racing title from Playground Games, is set to be delisted from digital storefronts. The Microsoft-owned studio announced Tuesday that the game would no longer be available for purchase on Steam and Microsoft Store starting December 15, 2024. The move comes only six years after Forza Horizon 4 was released in October 2018.Developer Playground Games, a part of Xbox Game Studios, said the game was being removed from online stores owing to licensing and agreements with its partners. From December 15, players won’t be able to buy all versions…
Vivo T3 Pro 5G may launch in India later this month, according to a report. The smartphone is expected to join Vivo T3, T3 Lite, and T3x in the Chinese company’s expansive lineup, ranging from budget to mid-tier options. It is expected to offer an upgrade over the specifications offered by the Vivo T2 Pro, which debuted in India in September 2023 with MediaTek Dimensity 7200 SoC and 66W fast charging capability.Vivo T3 Pro Specifications (Expected)According to a report by SmartPrix, the Vivo T3 Pro 5G will be powered by a Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 chipset. The smartphone is speculated…
Lenovo Legion Go was launched in India by the company on Thursday as its first handheld gaming console that runs on Windows. The device is powered by an AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme processor, paired with 16GB of RAM. It sports an 8.8-inch IPS touchscreen display with a 144Hz refresh rate and packs a 49.2Wh battery with Super Rapid Charge support. The Legion Go features Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity and is equipped with up to 1TB of SSD storage and a MicroSD card reader.Lenovo Legion Go price in India, availabilityLenovo Legion Go price in India is set at Rs. 89,990 and…