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The Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra  ( Review ) turned out to be a solid formula for success when it was announced last year. This smartphone also marked the end of Samsung's Galaxy Note series as it successfully integrated the S Pen stylus experience, which was the last piece of the puzzle.  The newly launched Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra is no different. It offers a familiar design that looks very similar to its predecessor, but packs many improvements, upgrades and new features compared to the previous model. It also has enough unique features to separate itself from the regular Galaxy S23 and the Galaxy S23+ models. Let's take a closer look at what makes this the most interesting smartphone in Samsung's S series lineup this year. A quick glance at the Galaxy S23 Ultra and it gets really hard to spot the difference between it and the older model. Upon closer inspection, there are minor differences. Samsung's Galaxy S23 Ultra now h...

Instant messaging platform WhatsApp on Wednesday said it banned 36.77 lakh accounts in India in December, marginally lower than the number of accounts it barred in the preceding month. The banned WhatsApp accounts in India include 13.89 lakh accounts which were barred proactively before being flagged by users. In November, WhatsApp banned 37.16 lakh accounts in the country, including 9.9 lakh accounts which were barred proactively. "Between December 1, 2022 and December 31, 2022, 3,677,000 WhatsApp accounts were banned. 1,389,000 of these accounts were proactively banned, before any reports from users," WhatsApp said in its India Monthly Report for December published under the Information Technology Rules 2021. The tougher IT rules, which came into effect last year, mandate large digital platforms (with over 50 lakh users) to publish compliance reports every month, mentioning the details of complaints received and action taken. Big social media firms have drawn flak in...

What are the biggest games in February 2023? After last month's drought, February is shaping up to be a solid month for video game launches, with plenty of big titles scattered throughout. Up first is the much-anticipated Hogwarts Legacy on February 10, where you're whisked away on a whimsical journey into the 1800s wizarding world, to live out a fantastical life within the magic-laden castle, the dense Forbidden Forest, and a whole lot more. In what feels like EA's response to the Monster Hunter franchise, Wild Hearts kits you with ancient tech to bring down fearsome beasts, infused with the ferocious powers of nature. It releases on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series S/X. Those looking for co-op action can head on a trip to the cannibal-infested hellscape of Sons of the Forest, to scavenge for resources and learn to survive in the ever-hostile wilderness. Studio Endnight Games pulls all stops at creating some of the most disturbing horrors imaginable, and with the sandbox world n...

Huawei has been facing a plethora of US restrictions around the export of 5G and other technologies for the past few years. Since 2021, the Chinese smartphone brand was solely depending on Qualcomm for chipsets. Now, a Chinese tipster has hinted that Huawei is gearing up to announce a new chip in the second half of this year. The surprise chip is said to be based on new packaging technology. The tipster also suggests that the preparations for Huawei's Mate X3 foldable smartphone will begin in a couple of days. A Chinese tipster on Weibo claimed that Huawei is looking to bring small surprises this year in the form of a new chip. The upcoming chip designed with new packaging technology is said to be launched in the second half of this year. There's, however, no official confirmation from Huawei regarding the reported details. American officials had placed Huawei on a trade blacklist back in 2019. As per a recent report by Reuters, the Biden administration has stopped approvi...

Apple is said to be working on an iPad model with a foldable display that was reported to launch next year. Details of the purported tablet have been previously leaked on the Internet as well. However, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman and DSCC analyst Ross Young contradict the report saying no foldable iPad will launch in 2024. Gurman states that 2023 will be a “light year” for the iPad lineup and Apple could be developing new iPad Pro models with OLED displays in 2024. The Cupertino-based tech giant is also expected to add new specifications to the entry-level iPad and an iPad Mini next year. Young said that he is expecting the launch of a 20.5-inch foldable notebook in 2025. TF Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo recently claimed that Apple will introduce a foldable iPad next year widening the company's product portfolio. Now, well-known analysts Mark Gurman and Ross Young have denied Kuo's claim saying they have not heard about a foldable iPad launch in 2024. Gurman in his lates...

DC Studios co-CEO James Gunn has announced the first chapter of their long-term plans for the revamped DC Universe (DCU), via a roadmap. Dubbed ‘Gods and Monsters,' the plan for the next 8-10 years has been conceived by Gunn with co-CEO Peter Safran, and will connect the storylines across films, TV, gaming, and animation. “That the characters are consistent, played by the same actors, and it works within one story,” Gunn said in the presentation, after reaffirming how disconnected and messy the previous DC Extended Universe (DCEU) was. The announcement played host to several known intellectual properties, in addition to introducing new arcs, such as those of Creature Commandos and Booster Gold. The Batman: Part II Matt Reeves' The Batman and its related universe was marked safe by parent company Warner Bros. Discovery , who previously deemed it as a 'quality product' . Now, it seems like the reported meeting between the director and Gunn went smoothly, with the la...