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Intel's Bridge technology will allow Android apps to run natively on Windows 11

Microsoft After an early build of Windows 11 made its way online, there weren't many surprises during Microsoft's recent "What's next for Windows" event, but the one that did come out was a big one. The next version of Microsoft's operating system will support Android apps. What's more, Windows 11 won't be only emulating them. With the help of Intel's Bridge technology, Microsoft's Panos Panay promised the integration would be "seamless and smooth." What he didn't say was exactly how the technology would work, but now that's something we have an answer to as well. Intel says Bridge is a runtime post-compiler that allows applications that were originally designed for a variety of different hardware platforms to run natively on x86 devices. The company points out the technology is part of its ongoing XPU strategy, which means it won't be merely limited to bringing Android apps to Windows 11. For those worried about

Apple's 2022 iPhones could include a cheaper model with a big display

Ming-Chi Kuo , an analyst who's been historically accurate when it comes to predictions on Apple's future plans, expects the tech giant's iPhone lineup for 2022 to include affordable 6.1-inch and 6.7-inch models. According to 9to5Mac, the analyst has released a new investor note in which he said that Apple will launch the two low-end models along with high-end 6.1-inch and 6.7-inch iPhone 14s next year. Kuo also said that he expects the affordable 6.7-inch model to cost less than $900. At the moment, Apple's only 6.7-inch phone is the iPhone 12 Pro Max, which will set buyers back at least $1,099. In addition to making the 6.7-inch iPhone more accessible, Kuo expects the 2022 models to have fingerprint sensors located under the display. Most recent iPhones don't have fingerprint readers anymore as Apple decided to push FaceID for authentication. A patent application spotted by Patently Apple earlier this year shows that the tech giant is developing an under-display

Microsoft unveils Windows 11, a more polished OS

A messy (but surprisingly stable) leak probably wasn't the way Microsoft wanted to introduce the world to Windows 11, but that didn't stop the company from launching its new OS today with a ton of fanfare. After all, a new version of Windows doesn't come around very often, right? So here's what's up with Windows 11: Like we saw in the leaked build, it's clearly evolving everything we saw in Windows 10. But there's an extra sheen of polish that's nice to see after spending six years with the last version. The new OS will be a free upgrade for Windows 10 users and start rolling out "this holiday". And yes, the centered task bar we saw last week is still, well, front and center. For many users, I'd imagine it'd be a somewhat disconcerting change to break a tradition that started with Windows 95. But after playing with the beta build for over a week now, it's a change I've come to appreciate. (You can also push the taskbar back to

How to transfer your PUBG Mobile account to Battlegrounds Mobile India

One of the biggest questions people had at the announcement of Battlegrounds Mobile India or even PUBG Mobile India was if the new game would carry over their progress. This was a very valid question. After all, some players had spent years playing the game and losing all their progress and items they had would be heart-breaking and a tad unfair. Especially for those who had spent real-world money on in-game item Thankfully, Krafton has given players a way to regain access to their old account. Provided they linked their account to Facebook or Twitter. If you’ve just installed the game, you should be prompted to link your account automatically. If you haven’t got this prompt yet, Don’t worry. You can manually do so by heading into the Settings menu. There, the option to transfer your account should be right on top. When transferring your account, you will first get a pop-up regarding terms and conditions and such. You can read them if you feel like it, or you could just click on ‘Yes’.

OnePlus deepens integration with Oppo

OnePlus has officially extended its integration with Oppo in order to streamline its operations and make “better products”, according to CEO Pete Lau. Earlier this year, OnePlus and Oppo merged their respective R&D teams months after Pete was appointed the Senior Vice President and Chief Product Experience Officer of the investor group OPLUS which is an investor group that looks after OnePlus, Oppo and Realme.“With this deeper integration with OPPO, we will have more resources at hand to create even better products for you. It will also allow us to be more efficient, for example, bringing faster and more stable software updates for OnePlus users,” Pete wrote in a post on OnePlus forums. OnePlus has often found itself marred in controversy over its dependence on Oppo since both of them are managed by the same conglomerate, BBK Electronics. So, it is an interesting development now that OnePlus is officially merging with Oppo. Even though OnePlus will be merging its internal dep

Best smartwatches in India: Top smartwatch picks from ₹ 3,499

The great thing about smartwatches is that the best ones to put on your wrist are getting easier to get hold of wherever you are, and that includes India. Apple, Samsung and Fitbit's finest are all available now plus options from the likes of Amazfit and Realme. That means you don't have to spend big either to get a good connected watch experience. We've comprehensively reviewed and tested smartwatches of all price ranges, so picked out the ones that warrant your attention. Whether you're looking for your first smartwatch or not happy with the one you have right now, you should find something below that'll be a good fit. Read on for our pick of the best smartwatches to buy in India. Amazfit GTS 2 Mini Amazfit GTS 2 Mini key specs Works with Android and iOS 40mm case 1.55-inch 354 x 306 AMOLED Waterproof up to 50 meters View notifications and music controls 24/7 activity tracking/sleep tracking Built-in GPS Optical heart rate monitor SpO2 Price when reviewed: ₹ 9,999