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iPhone 13 release date, price, news, leaks and what we know about the new iPhone

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A new iPhone - probably the iPhone 13 but maybe the iPhone 12S - is coming in 2021, even if you're only just wrapping your head around the iPhone 12 family – and we’ve already seen a variety of juicy leaks and rumors land. Apple’s new iPhones for 2021 are likely to launch toward the end of the year, but we’re hearing news from a variety of sources about what to expect on the next-gen iPhone 13, iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max. What’s the overall word right now? We’ve heard from all different types of sources not to expect any humongous upgrades, as rumors point to the company focusing on refining the design, improving the internals, and perhaps even bringing in far more powerful cameras. Below you’ll find everything we know so far about the next iPhone, including our best guess at an iPhone 13 release date, and a selection of things we want to see Apple introduce in its 2021 handset. Latest news A patent suggests the iPhone 13 could have a refresh rate of up to 240Hz .

OnePlus Watch release date, price, news and leaks

There haven’t been many exciting Wear OS watches recently, but that could soon change, as OnePlus has confirmed that it has a smartwatch in the works, one which leaks have called simply the OnePlus Watch. We don’t know a huge amount about the wearable yet, but it sounds like it has been in development for a while, and there's growing evidence that it's landing imminently. Below you’ll find everything that we’ve heard about the OnePlus Watch so far, including potential release timing, specs, features, and more. We’ll also be updating this article whenever we hear anything new, so check back often if you want to stay up to date on the OnePlus Watch. Update: A certification listing for the OnePlus Watch suggests it's landing very soon, as well as hinting that there might be an LTE model. Based on the latest rumors , it seems that we'll see the wearable appear in March. Cut to the chase What is it? The first smartwatch from OnePlus When is it out? 'Early&

OnePlus 9 release date, price, specs, news and leaks

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We could see the OnePlus 9 series of phones (including probably a OnePlus 9 Pro, and perhaps a OnePlus 9 Lite too) very soon, as OnePlus is one of the phone makers which puts out its first batch of smartphones in the first few months of each year. Now that the Samsung Galaxy S21 has been revealed, the OnePlus 9 is one of the next big events in smartphone fan calendars, so it's understandable that you'd want to know everything that's leaked about the phones so far. Other upcoming phones Sony Xperia 1 III Oppo Find X3 iPhone SE 3 iPhone 13 Nokia 10 OnePlus had a busy 2020 with the OnePlus 8T , the OnePlus Nord N10 5G , and the OnePlus Nord N100 in the last few months of the year, and before that the OnePlus 8 , OnePlus 8 Pro and OnePlus Nord . Perhaps the OnePlus 9 line will be a synthesis of all the best parts of its previous phones; now that the company has a mid-range line, it doesn't need to court that price segment with its main series of devices, so

PS5 restock: how to track the new console stock on Twitter – and get this week

Our PS5 restock Twitter tracker has led to good news for hundreds of people who have finally been able to track down the hard-to-buy Sony console. And while today, Sunday, February 28, will be slow for restock, we're expecting the weeks ahead to see new PS5 stock from Walmart, Best Buy, Amazon and Target in the US. This week could be your week to find a PS5. Miss it? Follow our PS5 restock Twitter tracker to receive alerts. It's the fastest way to get real-time updates of console stock. It'll look something like this: 🚨 PS5 restock – they're both live now!!!!! 🥳 ♻️ RT + follow @mattswider + @techradar (can I get to 70,000 followers this weekend?!) ❤️ All versions ($399+): https://t.co/B6Pgt2XRRr https://t.co/Wprfgyojjo pic.twitter.com/KlVlh3x1bs February 26, 2021 Sunday hasn't seen a surge in new PS5 availability – and we predicted that. Weekends are almost always slow for restock. Of course, we have been ready to send out alerts if new stock crosses our

iPhone 12 vs iPhone 6S: see the difference in game graphics you're missing out on

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The iPhone 12 Pro is undoubtedly the most powerful phone Apple has ever released, and on sheer digital muscle, it ranks at the top of benchmarks in our testing. But what does that mean for gaming? We chatted with a handful of devs about how their upcoming high-profile games will play on an iPhone 12 – and what you might miss out on if you don’t upgrade. Broadly speaking, iPhones get better and better internals every year, with better specs powering better graphics. Playing the newest games on older phones means you’ll miss out on effects that add graphical polish, like advanced lighting, depth of field, and environmental touches like clouds or shadows. Gaming on new phones means a superior visual experience, and these days, mobile game graphics aren’t too far behind consoles. When it comes to older and lower-spec phones, developers prioritize something other than graphical flourishes. To preserve playability, they strive for a consistent framerate, explains Ethan Young, development

This weekend's best Nintendo Switch game deals: save on Breath of the Wild, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe and more

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If you're looking to pad out your Switch collection this weekend, you'll be glad to know that both Amazon and Best Buy are offering some excellent Nintendo Switch game deals right now. From super cheap compilations to discounts on some of the best first party titles on the market, there's something for everyone here so you're sure to find something for whatever gaming mood you're in this weekend.  Highlights include $10 price cuts on some of the biggest titles to hit the system so far. These offers come from Best Buy, which is shaving that $59.99 MSRP down to $49.99 on everything from The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild to Animal Crossing: New Horizons , Mario Kart 8 Deluxe to Super Smash Bros. Ultimate .  If you want to go even cheaper, though, Amazon is returning to some excellent sales prices on a range of 2K titles. These collections pack some excellent value - offering up multiple games in one low price. The Bioshock Collection is currently available f

Why you should be playing Valheim

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Four million Vikings! That’s the latest news from the team at Iron Gate, a small group of Swedish developers who have overseen the most staggering indie game launch of the year so far. Valheim is an early access survival title that has comprehensively taken over Steam, clocking in over 500,000 concurrent players at one time on February 21, just 19 days after the game’s launch. With four million players and counting and an ‘Overwhelmingly Positive’ rating after 90,000 user reviews, it doesn’t look like it’s slowing down anytime soon, either. It’s quite an unusual game to be sitting so high on Steam’s most-played list, just behind gigantic esports behemoths like DOTA 2, Counter-Strike: Global Offensive and PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds. In Valheim, you play as a fallen Norse warrior trapped in purgatory who has to craft and explore their way through the realm, building up to progress-gating boss battles.  It’s also nowhere near as refined as its peers. Valheim doesn’t feature slick,