It's good news for gaming fans living in the US because Nintendo&rsquo;s new Switch Lite is available for pre-order&nbsp;at Amazon. Its goes on sale in the country from September 20th for nearly $200. Launched only a few weeks back, the Nintendo Switch Lite is essentially a handheld only gaming device that gives up on the detachable Joy-Con controllers and TV connectivity. The Lite model offers a 5.5-inch touch screen, up to 7 hours of battery life and is compatible with any Nintendo Switch game that works in handheld mode.

It's good news for gaming fans living in the US because Nintendo’s new Switch Lite is available for pre-order at Amazon. Its goes on sale in the country from September 20th for nearly $200. Launched only a few weeks back, the Nintendo Switch Lite is essentially a handheld only gaming device that gives up on the detachable Joy-Con controllers and TV connectivity. The Lite model offers a 5.5-inch touch screen, up to 7 hours of battery life and is compatible with any Nintendo Switch game that works in handheld mode.

Dating app Tinder has reportedly started testing a video calling feature called Face to Face in select countries. Some users in the US, Australia, Brazil and France are going to be able to video call with one another through the app, without the need to exchange private phone numbers. The feature differs from traditional video calling, with both matched parties having to opt-in to a video call from the other person, and both agreeing to no nudity, sexual content, and no references to hate speech, violence or illegal activity. The video call will be presented in a split screen format, and once it ends, both parties will be prompted to answer whether they would want to video call again, or report their match in case of any inappropriate behaviour. Tinder has not spoken in great detail about how its technology will police behaviour over video calls but has stated that the company is &ldquo;exploring a lot of different tech approaches."

Samsung has launched its Galaxy Watch Active2 4G Aluminium edition in India. Launched initially in September last year, the device has seen some new variants brought in, with the latest one being a part of the 'Make for India' program. The Aluminium edition is similar to previous variants in terms of specs, and sports a 1.4-inch Super AMOLED display, an IP68 rating, 1.5GB RAM and 4GB of internal storage. The 4G LTE-enabled watch also gets Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, and runs on Tizen OS powered by its 340mAh battery. It also supports third party apps and has the ability to track over 39 different workouts, along with heart-rate monitoring. Priced at ₹28,490, the Samsung Galaxy Watch Active2 4G Aluminium Edition will be available from July 11 via online and offline avenues, with a 10% cashback offer that can be availed till July 31.

Smartphone maker Poco has released an open letter on Twitter addressing security concerns being flagged for its newly launched Poco M2 Pro. Some reviewers said that the smartphone comes preloaded with apps like Helo that was recently banned in India. Moreover, the default security app requires a lot of permissions, which can&rsquo;t be changed once agreed. Poco clarified that the software version and device production for the review units began before the government direction. It also said that no personal information has been shared with any entity and that it will release a software update to fix these issues.

Vivo sub-brand iQOO has launched the iQOO Z1x 5G smartphone in China. It features a 6.57-inch full-HD+ LCD display with 120Hz refresh rate and a Snapdragon 765G chipset, paired with up to 8GB of LPDDR4x RAM and 256GB of UFS 2.1 storage. There&rsquo;s a 48MP triple rear camera setup, a 16MP selfie snapper and a 5,000 mAh battery with 33W fast charging. The smartphone also comes with PC grade liquid cooling technology and Multi-Turbo 3.5 acceleration engine for smoother gaming experience. The iQOO&nbsp;Z1x starts at &yen;1,598 (~₹17,200) for the base 6GB+64GB variant. Indian pricing and availability haven&rsquo;t been revealed yet.

Facebook-owned messaging platform WhatsApp is finally rolling out support for animated stickers for Android, iOS and desktop users. Animated sticker packs are now available alongside the regular sticker packs in the in-app Sticker Store with a play button. These animated stickers will play just once in the chat--and not on loop--but users can trigger animation by scrolling up and down.

Realme has announced that it will launch its new budget offering, the Realme C11, in India on July 14. The smartphone was unveiled late last month in Malaysia with a 6.5-inch HD+ display. It is powered by the octa-core MediaTek Helio G35 chipset, coupled with 2GB of RAM and 32GB of storage that is expandable via microSD card. There&rsquo;s a 13-megapixel dual rear camera setup and a 5-megapixel front camera with features such as AI Beauty, Filter Mode, HDR, Portrait Mode, and Timelapse. The smartphone boots the latest Android 10 with Realme UI on top and is powered by a 5,000 mAh battery. Indian prices for the Realme C11 haven't been released yet but it costs RM429 (~₹7,600) in Malaysia.

Xiaomi&rsquo;s budget smartphone, the Redmi Note 9, will reportedly make its debut in India in the third week of July. Although Xiaomi hasn&rsquo;t officially confirmed the Indian availability, the smartphone was spotted on the Wi-Fi Alliance certification in May. To recall, the Redmi Note 9 was launched globally back in April with a 6.53-inch FHD+ display. It runs on the MediaTek Helio G80 SoC, paired with up to 4GB of RAM and 128GB of onboard storage. There&rsquo;s also a 48MP quad rear camera setup and a 13MP selfie camera. The Redmi Note 9 packs a 5,000 mAh battery that supports 18W charging and pricing starts at $199 for the 3GB+64GB variant.

Intel has announced details for its upcoming Thunderbolt 4 standard, as a successor to Thunderbolt 3. The new connection standard will be built based on top of the next gen USB4 spec, with most of the improvements being made to high video and data requirements and multi-port hub support. The maximum data transfer speed is still 40 Gbps like with Thunderbolt 3, but the new standard hopes to outdo the USB4 specification that's launching soon.

Indian smartphone maker Lava has announced a new entry-level smartphone in India, the Z61 Pro. It features a 5.45-inch HD+ full view display and a 1.6GHz processor, paired with 2GB of RAM and 16GB of internal storage. The phone comes with an 8-megapixel rear camera with an LED flash and a 5-megapixel front-facing camera. It also gets a 3,100 mAh battery and a Face Unlock feature that claims to unlock the phone in 0.60 seconds. The Lava Z61 Pro is priced at ₹5,774.

Qualcomm has refreshed its flagship Snapdragon 865 processor with a new &lsquo;Plus&rsquo; variant, offering superior gameplay on mobile devices. The Snapdragon 865 Plus offers a Kryo 585 CPU with a clock speed of 3.1GHz that gives a 10 per cent performance boost over the last-generation. There is also an Adreno 650 GPU, which Qualcomm says will deliver 10 per cent faster graphics rendering. The latest chipset is compatible with Qualcomm&rsquo;s FastConnect 6900, which supports Wi-Fi 6 at speeds of up to an impressive 3.6Gbps. Other features include the Snapdragon X55 modem, which supports mmWave and sub-6GHz 5G, along with Bluetooth 5.2 support.

The new Asus ROG Phone 3 is&nbsp;&nbsp;set to be launched in India on July 22, with the brand bringing the gaming focused smartphone to the country on the same day as the global launch. The phone is expected to be powered by the newly announced Snapdragon 865+ chipset, with reports predicting Android 10, 12GB RAM and 256GB of onboard storage. It could also get a 144Hz full-HD+ AMOLED screen, a triple rear camera setup, dual-mode 5G support and a 5,800mAh battery.

Google Duo has reportedly brought the ability for Android users to video chat with up to 32 participants on a group call at once. While the feature had been added to Web client users, it's reportedly being rolled out to users of the Android app via a server-side update. Google has been constantly updating its videoconferencing services to compete with the likes of Zoom and Skype to meet increased demand amid the Covid-19 pandemic.

The Indian Army has asked soldiers to delete 89 apps from their smartphones including Facebook, Instagram, SnapChat and several apps already banned by the government, news agency ANI&nbsp;has reported. The apps, including dating apps such as Tinder, OkCupid and Couch Surfing, have been banned for security reasons. The social media apps that are a no-go area for soldiers include messaging platforms, video-hosting sites, gaming and dating apps, and also some e-commerce options, the report added.

Germany&rsquo;s Fraunhofer Heinrich Hertz Institute has developed a new video compression standard that promises to reduce data requirements by 50 per cent while keeping the same level of visual quality as its predecessor. The H.266 or Versatile Video Coding (VVC) is specifically designed for 4K and 8K streaming but is deemed ideal from 480p to even high dynamic range video and omnidirectional 360&deg; video. The H.266 was developed in collaboration with partners including Apple, Ericsson, Intel, Huawei, Microsoft, Qualcomm and Sony. Once implemented, the VVC could allow a stark reduction in traffic from streaming services as well as offer higher 4K HDR quality without increasing the internet bandwidth.

Gurugram-based tech company PLAY has launched a pair of new true wireless earbuds in India, the PLAYGO T44. Each earbud weighs just 3.5 gram and features capacitive touch-controls as well as &lsquo;Enhanced-Bass, Extra-Loud&rsquo; (EBEL) 10mm audio drivers. The Bluetooth earbuds feature a 500 mAh battery which provides upto 20 hours of playtime with the Type-C charging case. They are IPX4 sweat resistant and allow for noise reduction and echo cancellation. There&rsquo;s also an auto-connect feature that allows the buds to pair up with the device immediately upon opening the charging case. The PLAYGO T44 TWS earbuds will be available for ₹2,999 from July 14 via its online store and Amazon.

Dell has launched the next-gen XPS 13 and Dell XPS 15 premium laptops in India. The latest laptops feature a larger keyboard and trackpad, thinner bezels and 10th-generation Intel Core i7 processors. The XPS 13 comes with a 13.4-inch display, up to 4K resolution and a maximum of 16GB of LPDDR4X RAM and 1TB PCIe SSD. The XPS 15 gets a 15.6-inch 4K touch screen display, Nvidia GTX 1650 Ti GPU and up to 32GB RAM and 1TB SSD options. Dell claims up to 18 hours of battery life with the XPS 13, while the XPS 15 can keep the lights on for 24 hours. The XPS 13 has a starting price of ₹1,44,807 and the bigger XPS 15 costs ₹1,86,702 for the base model. Both the laptops are available for purchase via Amazon and select Dell exclusive stores.

Consumer audio brand JBL has launched its Club series of headphones in India, with three models on offer. The JBL Club 700BT headphones are the cheapest of the lot at ₹9,999, and feature wireless connectivity, a bass-heavy sound experience, and a claimed 50 hours of battery life, with the ability to quick charge. The Club 950NC headphones at ₹14,999 get active noise cancellation, and a lower battery life of 23-25 hours when using the feature. The most expensive in the range are the Club One headphones that cost ₹24,999. They feature large 40mm dynamic drivers, with support for SBC and AAC Bluetooth codecs and adaptive noise cancellation.&nbsp;All models feature touch controls, voice assistant integration, and a partner app for audio customisation.

The much awaited game Mafia: Definitive Edition has been delayed from its previous launch date of August 28 to September 25, owing to delays due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Game developer 2K Games has announced the delay in a statement, saying that it would rather delay the launch than "compromise the quality of the experience". Mafia: Definitive Edition is a re-make of the original 2002 game, with 4K resolution and HDR-ready visual quality on offer, and new features like motorcycles and collectible items.

PC gamers will be able to purchase Halo 3 from July 14, which will be releasing as part of The Master Chief Collection. The title can be bought via Steam or the Microsoft Store, and it'll be free for players that are subscribed to the Xbox&nbsp;Game Pass for PC. Halo 3 is the final in the trilogy of Halo games originally developed by game studio Bungie, with current developer 343 Industries promising to release Halo 3: ODST and Halo 4 at a later date.

Game developer Ubisoft is planning to give free PC copies of its Watch Dogs 2 title to viewers of its Ubisoft Forward showcase, that offers a more detailed look at Assassin's Creed Valhalla and Hyper Scape, among other upcoming titles. Viewers will need to log in with a Uplay account during the stream in order to avail a free copy of the game that launched in 2016. The action-adventure title is centred around hacking a virtualised San Francisco Bay Area.

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