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Fortnite NFL: Epic Games Offers Refunds for the NFL Skins

Back in July, we saw a monumental name change in the world of EA’s Madden NFL 21. The National Football League team from Washington announced the decision to change its name to something not considered to be a racist slur. They eventually settled on the relatively safe Washington Football Team. This real-life change has since spawned some ramifications in the gaming world. Outside of the aforementioned Madden NFL 21, it would seem that Epic Games will take a similar stance in Fortnite. Subsequently, the Fortnite NFL skins have been revamped.

According to Fortnite Intel, the Fortnite NFL skins previously made available in 2018 have removed the offensive name and logo. The eight skins consisting of Rush, Juke, Interceptor, Blitz, Strong Guard, Spike, Gridiron, and End Zone still retain the colors of the Washington Football Team though.

Voting with your wallet

Fortnite NFL skin Refund

In lieu of the change, Epic Games is allowing players to get a refund for a limited time. Best of all, you can do so without the use of a refund token. Entering the game will see an in-game message informing players of the initiative. You will be able to refund any Fortnite NFL skins, until the deadline of November 13. With players only getting three refund tokens, this move will enable players to make an easier decision. Normally, the tokens can be used to claim refunds on any eligible items within 30 days of purchase with no questions asked.

To obtain a refund, simply head to your profile page in the settings. Select Lifetime Return Requests, and you should be able to see the Fortnite NFL skins as an option. If the option is unavailable, it could be due to the fact you’ve already used all of your refund tokens. You may need to play a game or enter and leave Creative mode to get the option to display properly. The refund will net you 1500 V-Bucks, which can then be used for other purchases such as Halloween skins.

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The Siri-controlled HomePod mini will be available for order on November 6

Published at iPhone 12 event, the HomePod mini is a smart new speaker. This is a smaller version speaker that Apple first released in 2018. With a more compact and brand-new design, the new Apple product is also less expensive than its older sibling. It is meant to be not just a great speaker, but a better device for your home.

With a height of 3.3 inches, it’s much smaller than the original HomePod. This new speaker comes with a number of new sensors and capabilities that make it a lot smaller. HomePod mini aims at 360-degree sound. This means that it analyzes its environment to makes the best sound for the room it’s in.

User can completely control it with a “Hey Siri” command. This mini speaker has a three-microphone array to listen for commands. Interestingly, HomePod mini hasn’t an A-series processor. Therefore, it uses the S5 computer-on-a-chip in the Apple Watch Series 5.

The HomePod mini will cost $99

HomePod mini works a lot more seamlessly with other Apple devices, containing the iPhone and other HomePod. Put 2 HomePod minis in the same room, and they’ll become a stereo pair on their own.

This smart speaker features a new Intercom. It allows you to connect with people in your family using your HomePod mini. Additionally, Intercom messages can be sent from CarPlay or your iOS devices. If someone you want to contact is using AirPods, they’ll get your messages there.

HomePod mini will cost $99

Just like the original HomePod, the HomePod has in White and Space Gray. In addition, the HomePod will cost $99. It will be available for order on Nov. 6. Orders will ship and arrive in stores on Nov. 16.

 

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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 could have a 3rd Hinge RGB Display

If we compare Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 with its predecessors, it was a success. Foldable devices are still in the development and testing phases. Different companies are experimenting with separate designs and technologies to create a device that is consumer-friendly and usable. And Samsung is also working on the concepts of the next generation of their foldable smartphone, i.e., Galaxy Z Fold 3.

May have a hinged display. It can be used for vital information like time, notifications, etc. This is an RGB Led strip that would get swallowed by the backside of the smartphone. Samsung filed a patent for an ‘Electronic device including indicator’ on March 2019. 

galaxy z fold 3 hideaway hinge

This feature might not make it to the Galaxy Z Fold 3

The patent shows the Galaxy Z Fold with an indicator within the hinge featuring LED light elements and an almost translucent cover. This LED light indicator can be used for notifications, or its purpose is to notify the user about notifications, messages or incoming calls. But this feature might not make it to the Fold 3.

However, it’s too early to announce whether the concept will ever see the sunshine of day, or what device will suit it. But the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 seems to be the foremost likely candidate

Whether Samsung will actually integrate this concept within the upcoming Galaxy Z Fold 3 remains unknown. But, Samsung is constant to explore new possibilities to further improve the foldable smartphone. And take the user experience to a good higher level.

Samsung also appears to be investigating the possibility of making upcoming folding phones compatible with the S Pen. With this stylus, the Galaxy Note series is poised to differentiate itself from other smartphone models for years. Especially with an outsized display device like the Z Fold 2, the S Pen can deliver a crucial added value.

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6 new Android 11 features: Did you know about them?

In the lastest mobile operating system, Google caught up to some iPhone features and even past others. Have a look at six of the most interesting and useful updates coming to Android 11 phones in 2020.

1. Third-party apps now can work with Google Assistant

For years, working with Google Assistant was limited to Android apps and services. But on Apple’s device, Siri has been able to control third-party apps for a while now.

But Google recently announced partnerships with 30 third-party apps, including Walmart, Mint, Spotify, Etsy, and Discord, and expects to add more in the coming weeks and months.

Now Android 11 users will be able to accomplish tasks on specific apps by saying things like:

“Hey, Google, search scarf on Etsy”
“Hey, Google, play Cardi B’s album on Spotify.”

Android 11

2. Verified Calls lets you know who’s calling

You want to know who’s calling and why when your a call is coming? The Android app that making and receiving calls has updated. It should help you figure out, even when you don’t recognize the number.

Besides ilencing calls from numbers Google has identified as potentially fraudulent, Google has also introduced its Verified Calls feature, which authorizes certain businesses and shows you the company name, logo, reason for calling and a verification symbol.

There’s a similar program called Verified SMS for text messages.

3. Android 11 can turn noises into push notifications

Sounds from microwaves, fire alarms or door bell are to alert you.
But if you have hearing loss or sometime you might not catch them all. Android’s new Sound Notifications feature will listen for all the sound around you, then push notification on your phone to alert you.

Sound Notifications can listen for 10 different types of sounds. It can reconizes baby noises, running water, smoke and fire alarms, appliances beeping and door knocking. Apple also has a similar feature called Sound Recognition on iOS 14.

4. Google TV comes to Android 11

Google TV is rolling out to Android devices with a host of new and old features that sync across devices, including your library, recommendations and watchlist. This brings it up to par with Apple TV ($180 at Best Buy) devices and apps.

Specially, Google TV ability search across multiple providers like Netflix, Hulu and even live TV.

5. Google Duo adds screen sharing, video voicemails

New ways to connect on Google Duo’s mobile-only video calling, through screen sharing and video voicemails with captions. These are two features that Apple’s FaceTime still lacks.

During a video call, you can share your screen by taping the three dots in the bottom right corner, then tap Screen Share. You will be asked if you want to share sensitive information on the call. Tap Start Now to accept.

If the call to go unanswered for 60 seconds, you can leave a video message to the receiver. You also can press Leave a video message while it’s still ringing to leave a video message.

6. Action Blocks app turns pictures into speech

The new Action Blocks app can convey short phrases by using pictures and symbols. It can be calles as an “artificial voice for people with cerebral palsy, Down Syndrome, autism, aphasia, and other speech related disabilities.”

To try Action Blocks, download it from the Google Play app store.

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OPPO A53s Will Launch At A Price Of 189 Euros On Oct. 13 In Germany

OPPO’s A53s model, the new mid-segment phone of the Chinese smartphone manufacturer OPPO, was present on Amazon with its features, price and release date. Thus, this new smartphone became clear. According to leaked, this Oppo A53s seems to completely identical to the normal Oppo A53, which was introduced late last month in India.

The OPPO A53s Specifications

For just shy of 189 Euros, the Oppo A53s comes with a 6.5-inch, HD fast 90Hz display (1600 × 720 pixels). The device has a perforated front camera design above the left of the screen. The A53s has a triple main camera, consisting of a 13 megapixel primary, 2 megapixel macro lens and 2 megapixel depth sensor. It has a 16 megapixel selfies snapper. In addition, there aren’t technical details about the front camera. On the back of the device, it has a fingerprint scanner.

OPPO A53s Will Launch At A Price Of 189 Euros

The A53s is also equipped by the eight-core Snapdragon 460 processors. This chip relates eight cores with a frequency of up to 1.8 ghz, a Snapdragon X11 LTE cellular modem and an Adreno 610 graphics accelerator. The amount of RAM is 6 GB, and paired with 128GB of expandable storage. The smartphone is powered by a 5,000 mAh battery with 18W fast charging support, which draws power through a USB-C port. It features an FM tuner, a 3.5mm headphone jack and bluetooth 5.0 wireless adapters. The A53s have dimensions 163 × 75 × 8.4 mm, weight 186g. And it comes out of the box with the Android 10 operating systems.

You can buy the A53s in Fancy Blue with a free pair of Oppo W31 Bluetooth TWS earbuds. The Oppo A53s currently on offer – 6GB/128GB for €189 on Amazon.

 

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