Apple Watch 2 may have inbuilt GPS support
According to an analyst note sent out to investors, Apple may introduce two variants of the Apple Watch this year. The first is estimated to be an incremental update with minor change to the components, while the second is set to feature a barometer, GPS support and a new processor made on the 16nm manufacturing process.
Oppo F1S launched
Responding to society's collective obsession with selfies, Oppo has updated the selfie-focused F1 with the new F1s. Equipped with a 16MP front-facing camera, (the primary camera is lower resolution, at 13MP) the F1s also packs in beautification features in the software to enhance the entire selfie experience. The 5.5-inch phone packs 3GB RAM, 32 GB of internal memory, and a fingerprint sensor that can register up to five fingerprints and perform unique actions when triggered within specific apps. The phone also has a three slot tray that can hold two nano-SIM cards and a memory card.
The F1s runs Android 5.1 with Oppo's ColorOS on top, all powered by an octa-core processor that draws from a with a 3,075mAh battery. The Oppo F1s is priced at Rs. 17,990.
OnePlus 3 won't be getting a Mini variant
The rumours on the interwebs about OnePlus working on a mini version of the recently launched OnePlus 3 flagship have been shot down by OnePlus co-founder Carl Pei himself. The reports began with a GFXBench listing which belonged to a device with similar internals as the 3, but with a smaller screen size. This prompted Pei, who has always been active in engaging with the company's followers online, to take to Twitter and post a link to the article about the rumour, debunking it with a simple 'no'.
Orkut creator launches new social network
Orkut Buyukkokten, who created the eponymous Orkut social network while working at Google 12 years ago, has resurfaced with a new social platform called hello. In the creator's own words, hello is “built on loves, not likes”; possibly to create a clear distinction from Facebook right from the outset. The social network is app-only for the moment and allows individuals to create 'personas' based on their interests and connect with others who share similar interests. It is available on iOS and Android in eight countries, including the US, Canada and Brazil, with India, Germany and Mexico set to be included in the fold sometime this month.
Now is a good time to get Batman: Arkham Knight
PC gamers who've been holding off from purchasing the latest in the Arkham trilogy have reason for cheer. Arkham Knight , which was almost unplayable on PC for months after release, seems to have been rid of all its glitches, and reviews on Steam are now reflecting this. Latest reports are praising the now-functional game for its story and gameplay, with one of the highlights being the ability to control the Batmobile.
