Firemonkeys has released a new developer diary video for one of the most expected racing games of the year, Real Racing 3. In the short 2-minute clip, the developers explain how a new multiplayer feature that’s going to be available to Real Racing 3 players.
Called Time Shift Multiplayer, or TSM, it will let you race against any of your friends playing the game, or anyone else in the world for that matter, without requiring all players to log in and race at the same time, which is how multiplayer racing games are played traditionally.
Ask any gadget lover which is their favorite smartphone OS and you will likely get one of two answers: Android or iOS. There maybe be some who mention Blackberry, Firefox OS, Tizen or Sailfish, but if you asked about their secondary OS, the one running in their baseband modems, you will likely get a blank look.Today’s modern smartphones support a multitude of cellular protocols including GSM, 3G, 4G and 4G LTE. These protocols are complicated and require a significant amount of CPU power to interpret, process and generate the packets which are transmitted to your network provider.
The Samsung Galaxy Note 10 is certainly a premium smartphone, but what if you want to get something to protect it more than just the standard plastic case. Perhaps you should consider one of the many leather cases that are available for the phone to give it a more old-fashioned look and feel. Here are some of the best leather cases for the Galaxy Note 10.
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While we draw our own conclusion, we also wanted to hear from readers if they believe the Galaxy S20 FE is still an attractive proposition. The poll results are now in.
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE one year later: Is it still worth buying? Results This poll fell just short of 1,000 votes since it went live on December 4. That said, the response ratio would probably remain pretty consistent even if more readers weighed in.
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Smartphones singlehandedly wiped out the entire category of pocket cameras and have had a significant impact on the professional imaging market too. Purists might still want to stick to traditional cameras — I know I still use one — but by and large, smartphones are what everyone reaches out for. Not just because they’re with us all the time, but also because of their excellent capabilities and one-click post-processing.
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The new Jabra Elite 85t noise-cancelling earphones have an improved microphone system and include a wireless charging case. Jabra is providing a free update to its Elite 75t and Elite Active 75t true wireless earphones, which enables active noise-cancelling (ANC). The Jabra Elite 85t will retail for $229 in November. The Jabra Elite 75t and Elite Active 75t will continue to retail for $179.99 and $199.99 with the ANC standard.
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The iPhone SE 2022 will reportedly be revealed on or near March 8. That’s earlier in the year than the iPhone SE 2020. It’s believed that a new iPad Air could join the party too. There have been rumors and leaks for months now pointing to a new iPhone SE model launching in 2022. The actual launch date is still a mystery, but a reliable source may have just given us this information.
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A class-action lawsuit accuses Apple of lying to investors about poor iPhone shipments. The complaint says Apple knew that iPhones weren’t selling as well as anticipated but hid this information from investors. Although a federal judge has said the suit may move forward, it’s not clear what damages would come about if the plaintiffs win. A federal judge has given the green light to a class-action lawsuit against Apple related to falling iPhone shipments.
Social media giant Facebook is rolling out a version of Messenger aimed at under 13s. The app, dubbed Messenger Kids, will be available on Android devices via the Google Play Store “in the coming months”, Facebook announced earlier today. Apple users with an iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch in the US can check out the app now via a preview build.
Much like Google’s similarly child-friendly video app YouTube Kids, Messenger Kids is a retooled, streamlined version of Messenger that’s been tailored to a younger audience.
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MediaTek has announced the Dimensity 900 chipset. It’s a mid-range 5G processor with the latest CPU and GPU tech. The first phones with the SoC are set to launch within the next few weeks. MediaTek was reportedly the biggest smartphone chipmaker in the world in 2020, edging out Qualcomm. A large part of its recent success has been due to its growing range of Dimensity 5G silicon, and the firm has now announced the Dimensity 900 as the latest member of this family.