Essential Software

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  Apple Must Allow Alternative Browser Engines on iOS by December Under Japan's New Mobile Software Competition Act

  Apple will be forced to allow browsers that do not function on the WebKit browser engine, under Japan’s Mobile Software Competition Act Guidelines. The country's regulator dubbed the Cupertino company’s practice as anti-competitive as it blocked other browsers to offer the same performance as Safari. This will essentially allow other web browse...

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  OnePlus 12 Receives OxygenOS 15.0.0.840 Update With Save to Mind Space Feature, New Camera Filter and More

  OnePlus 12 is receiving a rather big update that adds a number of new features along with some improvements to existing ones. The update addresses the cameras, photos app, alarm, recorder and adds some quality updates to the system functions as well. This would be an essential upgrade if you own a OnePlus 12.

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  Doom: The Dark Ages Review — Rip and Tear, Medieval Style

  The third entry in the Doom revival trilogy, Doom: The Dark Ages switches things up by weighing down the Doom Slayer and bringing melee weapons to the mix. The familiar rotating cast of devastating guns returns, but they’re all essentially playing side fiddle to the new Shield Saw that lies at the red-hot core of game.

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  Microsoft's Xbox Handheld Console 'Essentially Canceled', Company to Work on Xbox Software Platform: Report

  Microsoft has reportedly cancelled its own Xbox handheld console, days after Asus unveiled its ROG Xbox Ally. The company will now focus on developing its new Xbox software platform, instead of launching a Nintendo Switch competitor. The Asus ROG Xbox Ally could be the first of many handheld consoles to arrive with Microsoft's improved software pla...

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  'Not Available In Your Region': What Is A VPN And How Can I Use It Safely

  Enter the virtual private network (VPN) a technology thats become as essential as antivirus software for many. With many commercial and free VPN providers on the market, interest in these services has grown in recent years.

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  Motorola Edge 60 Fusion Review: Minor Yet Meaningful Upgrades

  Motorola’s Edge 50 Fusion was not the smartphone we expected it to be when we reviewed it last year. This year, Motorola decided on adding a few upgrades, which includes a slightly better processor,a slightly bigger battery and a new camera sensor to which essentially is the same phone. To our surprise, these smaller changes and optimisations do ...

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  Apple iPhone 16e Review: When You Just Need an iPhone

  Apple's modern-day iPhone SE gets a new name, an updated design, a brand-new chipset, and a first-of-its-kind modem. While these updates may seem significant, remember that this device essentially serves as a replacement for the iPhone SE, and ultimately, your decision to purchase one hinges on its price.

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  Realme P3 Pro Review: A Good Upgrade That Fails to Stand Out

  Realme's P3 Pro packs plenty of fancy features, like a quad-curved display, a massive battery, and even an IP69 rating for dust and water resistance. It introduces some segment-leading features but comes up short in other areas, like camera quality, software, and raw performance, which are in some ways essential to the mid-range formula. However, i...

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  Redmi A4 5G Review: Humble Phone, Big Ambitions

  Xiaomi’s Redmi A4 5G strives to offer a slightly different take on entry-level smartphones by offering not just a well-designed package but 5G connectivity as well. A lot of essentials are taken care of this time, but we aren’t too sure if it builds a solid case for purchasing an entry-level smartphone with better budget devices out there at a ...

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  Infinix XPad Review: Compact and Competent

  Infinix’s first tablet appears to offer the best possible hardware at the most competitive price. While its core hardware may seem similar to the competition, Infinix also backs it up with near-stock Android software. While all of this sounds legit, how does it perform when put together? Read on to find out!

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  Microsoft Expects Next-Gen Xbox and PS6 to Launch in 2028, Claims It Has Been Losing Console Wars: Report

  The next generation of gaming consoles should be out in 2028, Microsoft claimed during its ongoing Activision Blizzard FTC trial. The timeline coincides with Sony’s statement from 2022, which alluded that the next console generation won’t be here until 2027. Microsoft also admitted that it’s been losing the console wars since 2001 and therefo...

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  FTX Seeks to Claw Back Over $240 Million From Embed Acquisition

  Bankrupt crypto exchange FTX is seeking to claw back more than $240 million (nearly Rs. 2,000 crore) it paid for stock trading platform Embed, saying former FTX insiders did no investigation before buying the essentially worthless bug-ridden software platform. FTX closed on the Embed acquisition just six weeks before the crypto exchange collapsed ...

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  Cyberattacks Being Fuelled by Ukraine War, Geopolitics, EU Cybersecurity Agency Says

  Cybersecurity incidents have increased due to geopolitics such as Russia's invasion of Ukraine, while the attacks have been more damaging and widespread, according to a report by EU cybersecurity agency ENISA. Zero-day exploits in which hackers exploit software vulnerabilities before developers have a chance to fix the flaws, as well as artificial ...

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  Xiaomi Pad 5 Review: The Android Tablet Experience Done Right

  Xiaomi’s Pad 5 packs everything one would want in a mid-range Android tablet, but cuts down on a few essential features to get there. Is this the best mid-range Android tablet you can buy right now? Find out in this review.

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  MG Astor Compact SUV: All You Need To Know

  The new MG Astor is loaded to the gills with all the latest bells and whistles and comes with quite a few first-in-segment features and modern tech.