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Samsung’s One UI 4.0 is now available for the S21, S21+ and S21 Ultra

Samsung has officially released One UI 4.0 for its Galaxy S21, S21+ and S21 Ultra. This software update has been in public beta since September, but it was only available in a couple of countries.

The update brings new theming options, a refreshed keyboard and new privacy settings. There are also more emojis, GIFs and stickers available directly from your keyboard, and new home screen icons, menus, buttons and backgrounds.

Samsung says that it’s also adding new privacy and security features to its devices with One UI 4.0. For example, you’ll be notified when an app attempts to access your camera or microphones.

One UI 4.0 will also be on the following devices: Galaxy S20, S20+, S20 Ultra, S20 FE, Note 20, Note 20 Ultra, S10, S10e, S10+, Note 10, Note 10+, Galaxy Fold, Z Fold 3, Z Flip 3, Z Fold 2, Z Flip, Z Flip 5G, Galaxy A82, A72, A52, A52s, A42, and Galaxy Tab S7 and Tab S7+.

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Halo Infinite’s multiplayer mode is available now

In a surprise move, Halo Infinite‘s free-to-play multiplayer mode is available now, several weeks ahead of the full game’s December 8th release date.

Last week, rumours started circulating regarding Halo Infinite‘s multiplayer mode dropping during Microsoft’s 20th anniversary Xbox live stream. Halo: Combat Evolved was originally released alongside the Xbox on November 15th, 2021, so in a way, this surprise release of Halo Infinite’s multiplayer mode isn’t that much of a shock.

While some people are reporting being able to download and play Halo Infinite multiplayer on Xbox and PC, others are encountering a blue screen when they try to launch the game. According to @HaloSupport, the beta build is still releasing and should be available to all players soon.

It’s worth noting that the full game’s December 8th release won’t include ‘Forge mode’ or the ability to play the game’s campaign cooperatively.

Infinite was originally scheduled to be an Xbox Series X/S launch title last year, but following a mixed reception to its initial reveal trailer, the game’s release was pushed back to 2021. For more on Infinite‘s multiplayer mode, check out my story focused on one of game’s early test flights.

Halo Infinite’s multiplayer mode is available on Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One and PC. The game is also part of Microsoft’s Game Pass subscription service.

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Source: @HaloSupport

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Freedom promo plan offers 1.5GB of data for $19

Shaw-owned Freedom Mobile is offering a 1.5GB promotional plan with unlimited talk and text for $19 per month.

Shared by RedFlagDeals user ‘TH3R,’ the plan regularly costs $29/month, but the promotion includes two $5 digital discounts, taking the plan’s price down to $19/month.

If you activate a new line with Freedom, you get a $5 discount per month, and customers who sign up for Freedom’s Auto Pay pre-authorized payments system can get an additional $5 off per month, effectively taking the $29 plan’s price down to $19 per month.

Similarly, Freedom has a second prepaid plan with 3GB of data and unlimited talk and text for $29 per month. The plan regularly costs $39 but is available for $29 per month with the digital discounts.

It’s worth noting that a one-time $10 activation fee will be applied to your balance. Learn more about the prepaid plans here.

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Freedom promo plan offers 1.5GB of data for $19

Shaw-owned Freedom Mobile is offering a 1.5GB promotional plan with unlimited talk and text for $19 per month.

Shared by RedFlagDeals user ‘TH3R,’ the plan regularly costs $29/month, but the promotion includes two $5 digital discounts, taking the plan’s price down to $19/month.

If you activate a new line with Freedom, you get a $5 discount per month, and customers who sign up for Freedom’s Auto Pay pre-authorized payments system can get an additional $5 off per month, effectively taking the $29 plan’s price down to $19 per month.

Similarly, Freedom has a second prepaid plan with 3GB of data and unlimited talk and text for $29 per month. The plan regularly costs $39 but is available for $29 per month with the digital discounts.

It’s worth noting that a one-time $10 activation fee will be applied to your balance. Learn more about the prepaid plans here.

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Source: RedFlagDeals

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Microsoft adds over 70 Xbox and Xbox 360 games to backwards compatible lineup

During Microsoft’s 20th anniversary Xbox stream, the tech giant confirmed that it will add over 70 original Xbox and Xbox 360 games to its fast-growing backwards compatibility lineup.

All backwards compatible titles will feature Auto HDR, with some also offering improved resolutions. Eleven games will offer FPS boost, and the feature is being added to 26 existing backwards compatible titles. Finally, Microsoft says it’s bringing FPS boost to Xbox Cloud Gaming titles, including Fallout 76 and Fallout 4.

Some of the key new standouts in the backwards compatible lineup include the entire Max Payne series, F.E.A.R, the Skate franchise and more. New original Xbox titles include Dead of Alive Ultimate, Star Wars: Jedi Knight II, Star Wars: Starfighter, Otogi and more.

Similar to past backwards compatible titles, games can be played from their disc or digitally, and if you don’t already own the titles, they’re now available in the Microsoft Store.

Breaking things down further, backwards compatible games will feature a 4x resolution increase on the Xbox Series X and Xbox One X, a 3x resolution increase with the Xbox Series S and a 2x increase with the Xbox One S and Xbox One.

New FPS boost titles include F.E.A.R., F.E.A.R. 2: Project Origin, F.E.A.R. 3, Binary Domain and Nier, with the existing list featuring Gears of War franchise, Fallout 3, Fallout: New Vegas, Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion, Dragon Age: Origins, Dead Space 2 & 3, Alan Wake and Sonic Generations.

Below is a full list of the titles that are part of this latest backwards compatibility update:

New backwards compatible titles

50 Cent: Blood on the Sand
Aces of the Galaxy
Advent Rising
Adventure Time: The Secret of the Nameless Kingdom
Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader? Make the Grade
Avatar: The Last Airbender — The Burning Earth
Bankshot Billiards 2
Beautiful Katamari
Binary Domain
Black College Football Xperience: Doug Williams Ed
Cloning Clyde
Conan
Darwinia+
Dead or Alive Ultimate
Dead or Alive 3
Dead or Alive 4
Death by Cube
Disney Universe
Disney’s Chicken Little
Elements of Destruction
F.E.A.R.
F.E.A.R. 2: Project Origin
F.E.A.R. 3
F.E.A.R. Files
The First Templar
Gladius
Gunvalkyrie
Islands of Wakfu
Lego The Lord of the Rings
Manhunt
Max Payne
Max Payne 2: The Fall of Max Payne
Max Payne 3
Mini Ninjas
Mortal Kombat
Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe
MX vs. ATV Alive
MX vs. ATV™ Untamed
Nier
Novadrome
Oddworld: Munch’s Oddysee
Onechanbara: Bikini Samurai Squad
Otogi: Myth of Demons
Otogi 2: Immortal Warriors
The Outfit
Outpost Kaloki X
Quake Arena Arcade
R.A.W. – Realms of Ancient War
Red Dead Revolver
Resident Evil: Operation Raccoon City
Ridge Racer 6
Rio
Risen
Risen 2: Dark Waters
Rock of Ages
Sacred 2: Fallen Angel
Scramble
Screwjumper!
Secret Weapons Over Normandy
Skate 2
SpongeBob SquarePants Underpants Slam!
SpongeBob’s Truth or Square
Star Wars Starfighter: Special Edition
Star Wars: Episode III — Revenge of the Sith
Star Wars: The Clone Wars
Star Wars: Jedi Knight II: Jedi Outcast
Switchball
Thrillville
Thrillville: Off the Rails
Time Pilot
TimeSplitters 2
TimeSplitters: Future Perfect
Toy Story Mania!
Vandal Hearts: Flames of Judgment
Viva Piñata: Party Animals
Warlords

FPS boost

Alan Wake
Assassin’s Creed
Binary Domain
Black College Football Xperience: Doug Williams Ed
Darksiders
Dead Space 2
Dead Space 3
Disney’s Chicken LIttle
Dragon Age: Origins
Dragon Age II
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion
F.E.A.R.
F.E.A.R. 3
Fable Anniversary
Fable III
Fallout 3
Fallout: New Vegas
Far Cry 3
Final Fantasy XIII-2
Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII
Gears of War
Gears of War 2
Gears of War 3
Gears of War: Judgment
Gears of War: Ultimate Edition
Kameo: Elements of Power
Lego: The Lord of the Rings
Medal of Honor: Airborne
Mirror’s Edge
Nier
Resident Evil: Operation Raccoon City
Rock of Ages
Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed
Sonic Generations
Sonic Unleashed
Star Wars: The Clone Wars
Vandal Hearts: Flames of Judgment

Xbox Cloud Gaming – FPS boost

Battlefield 4
Beholder Complete Edition
Dishonored Definitive Edition
Dishonored: Death of the Outsider
Dragon Age: Inquisition
Dragon Age: Origins
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion
The Evil Within 2
Fable Anniversary
Fable III
Fallout 3
Fallout 4
Fallout 76
Fallout: New Vegas
The Gardens Between
Gears of War 2
Gears of War 3
Gears of War 4
Gears of War: Judgment
Gears of War: Ultimate Edition
Halo Wars 2
Kameo: Elements of Power
MotoGP 20
My Friend Pedro
My Time at Portia
Prey
ReCore
Shadow Warrior 2
Steep
Titanfall 2
Two Point Hospital
Wasteland 3
Yakuza 6: The Song of Life

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Microsoft adds over 70 Xbox and Xbox 360 games to backwards compatible lineup

During Microsoft’s 20th anniversary Xbox stream, the tech giant confirmed that it will add over 70 original Xbox and Xbox 360 games to its fast-growing backwards compatibility lineup.

All backwards compatible titles will feature Auto HDR, with some also offering improved resolutions. Eleven games will offer FPS boost, and the feature is being added to 26 existing backwards compatible titles. Finally, Microsoft says it’s bringing FPS boost to Xbox Cloud Gaming titles, including Fallout 76 and Fallout 4.

Some of the key new standouts in the backwards compatible lineup include the entire Max Payne series, F.E.A.R, the Skate franchise and more. New original Xbox titles include Dead of Alive Ultimate, Star Wars: Jedi Knight II, Star Wars: Starfighter, Otogi and more.

Similar to past backwards compatible titles, games can be played from their disc or digitally, and if you don’t already own the titles, they’re now available in the Microsoft Store.

Breaking things down further, backwards compatible games will feature a 4x resolution increase on the Xbox Series X and Xbox One X, a 3x resolution increase with the Xbox Series S and a 2x increase with the Xbox One S and Xbox One.

New FPS boost titles include F.E.A.R., F.E.A.R. 2: Project Origin, F.E.A.R. 3, Binary Domain and Nier, with the existing list featuring Gears of War franchise, Fallout 3, Fallout: New Vegas, Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion, Dragon Age: Origins, Dead Space 2 & 3, Alan Wake and Sonic Generations.

Below is a full list of the titles that are part of this latest backwards compatibility update:

New backwards compatible titles

50 Cent: Blood on the Sand
Aces of the Galaxy
Advent Rising
Adventure Time: The Secret of the Nameless Kingdom
Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader? Make the Grade
Avatar: The Last Airbender — The Burning Earth
Bankshot Billiards 2
Beautiful Katamari
Binary Domain
Black College Football Xperience: Doug Williams Ed
Cloning Clyde
Conan
Darwinia+
Dead or Alive Ultimate
Dead or Alive 3
Dead or Alive 4
Death by Cube
Disney Universe
Disney’s Chicken Little
Elements of Destruction
F.E.A.R.
F.E.A.R. 2: Project Origin
F.E.A.R. 3
F.E.A.R. Files
The First Templar
Gladius
Gunvalkyrie
Islands of Wakfu
Lego The Lord of the Rings
Manhunt
Max Payne
Max Payne 2: The Fall of Max Payne
Max Payne 3
Mini Ninjas
Mortal Kombat
Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe
MX vs. ATV Alive
MX vs. ATV™ Untamed
Nier
Novadrome
Oddworld: Munch’s Oddysee
Onechanbara: Bikini Samurai Squad
Otogi: Myth of Demons
Otogi 2: Immortal Warriors
The Outfit
Outpost Kaloki X
Quake Arena Arcade
R.A.W. – Realms of Ancient War
Red Dead Revolver
Resident Evil: Operation Raccoon City
Ridge Racer 6
Rio
Risen
Risen 2: Dark Waters
Rock of Ages
Sacred 2: Fallen Angel
Scramble
Screwjumper!
Secret Weapons Over Normandy
Skate 2
SpongeBob SquarePants Underpants Slam!
SpongeBob’s Truth or Square
Star Wars Starfighter: Special Edition
Star Wars: Episode III — Revenge of the Sith
Star Wars: The Clone Wars
Star Wars: Jedi Knight II: Jedi Outcast
Switchball
Thrillville
Thrillville: Off the Rails
Time Pilot
TimeSplitters 2
TimeSplitters: Future Perfect
Toy Story Mania!
Vandal Hearts: Flames of Judgment
Viva Piñata: Party Animals
Warlords

FPS boost

Alan Wake
Assassin’s Creed
Binary Domain
Black College Football Xperience: Doug Williams Ed
Darksiders
Dead Space 2
Dead Space 3
Disney’s Chicken LIttle
Dragon Age: Origins
Dragon Age II
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion
F.E.A.R.
F.E.A.R. 3
Fable Anniversary
Fable III
Fallout 3
Fallout: New Vegas
Far Cry 3
Final Fantasy XIII-2
Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII
Gears of War
Gears of War 2
Gears of War 3
Gears of War: Judgment
Gears of War: Ultimate Edition
Kameo: Elements of Power
Lego: The Lord of the Rings
Medal of Honor: Airborne
Mirror’s Edge
Nier
Resident Evil: Operation Raccoon City
Rock of Ages
Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed
Sonic Generations
Sonic Unleashed
Star Wars: The Clone Wars
Vandal Hearts: Flames of Judgment

Xbox Cloud Gaming – FPS boost

Battlefield 4
Beholder Complete Edition
Dishonored Definitive Edition
Dishonored: Death of the Outsider
Dragon Age: Inquisition
Dragon Age: Origins
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion
The Evil Within 2
Fable Anniversary
Fable III
Fallout 3
Fallout 4
Fallout 76
Fallout: New Vegas
The Gardens Between
Gears of War 2
Gears of War 3
Gears of War 4
Gears of War: Judgment
Gears of War: Ultimate Edition
Halo Wars 2
Kameo: Elements of Power
MotoGP 20
My Friend Pedro
My Time at Portia
Prey
ReCore
Shadow Warrior 2
Steep
Titanfall 2
Two Point Hospital
Wasteland 3
Yakuza 6: The Song of Life

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Chip shortage leaves some Tesla vehicles without USB ports

A handful of Tesla owners who recently received a new vehicle from the company are reporting that the rear console is missing the standard two USB-C ports.

This issue began with models that shipped on November 11th or later, according to Electrek. Tesla says that it should be able to finally install them in December. However, since the electric vehicle (EV) maker is often bad at timing, I’d expect it might take a little longer than a month for it to restock parts.

Alongside the missing USB ports in the back, other users are reporting that their wireless chargers don’t work.

The report alleges that these missing ports and disabled chargers all link back to the global chip shortage. However, this is the first I’ve heard of the shortage affecting a component as simple as USB-C ports.

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Source: Electrek 

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The Source discounts Apple’s 2021 M1 iPad Pro

The Source currently has Apple’s 2021-released M1 chip iPad Pro variants on sale as part of its broader Black Friday sale.

Find some notable iPad deals from the sale below:

“With Apple making the M1 jump with its Pro tablet line, now is a great time to get into its increasingly capable iPadOS ecosystem.” reads MobileSyrup managing editor Patrick O’Rourke’s review of the 2021 iPad Pro. Read the 8.5/10 rated 2021 iPad Pro review here or follow this link to see how the new iPad Pro compares to its 2020 counterpart and decide which one is perfect for you.

Source: The Source

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Tesla is launching Starlink satellite internet dishes at Supercharger locations

Tesla owners could soon be able to access Starlink satellite internet while they charge their electric vehicle (EV).

According to Electrek, several Tesla owners have spotted Starlink satellites at Supercharger stations. That said, it’s unclear how many satellites Tesla/Starlink plans to role out, with most of the reports of sitings so far coming from Florida.

Tesla, as expected, hasn’t commented on the sighting as the company reportedly doesn’t have a PR team anymore.

While it’s assumed that Tesla owners will likely be able to access the Starlink internet connection at these Superchargers — allowing them to do anything from watching movies to playing video games — the technology could also be used for processing payment and charger status information in remote areas. Since these chargers likely use a form of 4G now, switching to starlink would allow them to be more vertically integrated with Tesla’s other tech.

There’s also a possibility that the Starlink satellites could be linked to Tesla’s possible plans to open its Supercharger network to other electric vehicles in the future. For example, Tesla recently revealed that it now allows all electric vehicles to use its chargers in the Netherlands.

If you’ve encountered a Starlink satellite at a Tesla Super Charger location in Canada, let us know in the comments.

Source: Electrek

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Best Buy Canada discounts truly wireless headphones for Black Friday

Best Buy’s latest batch of Black Friday deals discounts several Truly Wireless headphones from top brands, including, Sennheiser, Sony, Beats, Apple, JBL and more.

Check out some notable buying options below:

Find all Truly Wireless headphones, including open-box and refurbished ones on sale here.

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Source: Best Buy