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First 2019 iPhone Models Would Be Red iPhone XS and XS Max

At the moment, both iPhone XS and XS Max are only available in silver, black, and gold. However, that would change this month when Apple plans to launch red iPhone XS and XS Max as its first 2019 iPhone models.

The rumor came out thanks to a post on Weibo, the most famous Chinese social network. MacRumors took the information and presented it yesterday. According to Weibo, it seems that the new red iPhone XS and XS Max would only be available in China as the iPhone sales in this country are much lower than expected. However, Apple might not limit the sales for its upcoming iPhone XS and XS Max in red color only to China.

The report on Weibo also says that red variants of iPhone XS and XS Max would come out later this month. “Apple globally launched a mid-cycle (PRODUCT)RED edition iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus in March 2017 and a similar edition for the iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus in April 2018, so the timing wouldn’t be completely off. Apple already sells a (PRODUCT)RED variant of the iPhone XR,” MacRumors pointed out.

First 2019 iPhone Models Would Be Red iPhone XS and XS Max

On the other hand, as regards the other iPhone of the 2018 lineup, “Apple’s iPhone XR has had a red color variant since launch. So, it wouldn’t be surprising to see Apple release red versions of the iPhone XS and XS Max, to drum up sales,” Business Insider highlighted.

“If there’s any weight to today’s rumor of a red iPhone XS and XS coming to China, it could potentially signal the early launch of PRODUCT(RED) versions for the rest of the world, although nothing is certain. Rumors last year of a mid-cycle PRODUCT(RED) edition of the iPhone X never transpired, for example,” MacRumors reported.

In short, according to a rumor coming from Weibo, Apple might launch its first 2019 iPhone models this month – iPhone XS and XS Max in red color. However, both devices, which initially rolled out in 2018, won’t come out with any other changes except the new color.

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NordVPN 3.11.2 for Android Came Out With Improvements

A VPN might prove useful in many situations, in particular when you want to browse the Internet privately or access specific websites which are usually geographically restricted. If you’ve searched for a reliable VPN solution already, then you most likely bumped into NordVPN many times. NordVPN is, undoubtedly, one of the best VPN services out there and, now, NordVPN 3.11.2 for Android launched with new improvements and bug fixes.]

“NordVPN is an Internet privacy and security VPN app for everyone. Whether you’re looking for a secure connection on public Wi-Fi or a fast VPN service for streaming, you can get it all with just a few taps,” the official description of NordVPN reads.

NordVPN permits users to connect to more than 5,000 fast VPN servers located across 60 countries. Also, this VPN solution boasts many exciting features, such as P2P support, double VPN servers for extra protection when you navigate on the Internet, unlimited bandwidth, support for up to six connection with only one account, and military-grade encryption protocols (OpenVPN, Ikev2 / IPsec).

NordVPN 3.11.2 for Android Came Out With Improvements

The new NordVPN 3.11.2 for Android brings a new language pack, lots of improvements, and bug fixes. However, this latest version of the best VPN solution in the world doesn’t come with new features or any visible changes. It comes with enhancements for stability and performance.

According to the official NordVPN 3.11.2 release notes, the update comes with the following:

  • The app is now available in Arabic!
  • Moonwalking backward is cool. Do you know what’s not? The app displayed backwardly because of poor right-to-left support. We apologize to our users who had terrible user experience, and we’re making the app RTL-friendly with this release.
  • Several weird and rare bugs were ghosting around. Not anymore. End of the story.

NordVPN 3.11.2 for Android is already available on Google Play Store or from the official NordVPN site.

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Final Fantasy 9 Is Available For Nintendo Switch, While Final Fantasy 7 Comes Out In March

Thanks to the Nintendo Direct, we’ve learned that three classic Final Fantasy titles are coming on Nintendo Switch. Accordingly, Final Fantasy 7 would come out on March 26th for Nintendo Switch (as well as for Xbox One) and Chocobo’s Mystery Dungeon: Every Buddy, a Final Fantasy spinoff, would also launch next month, on March 20th. The third title, however, Final Fantasy 9 is already available for Nintendo Switch on Switch eShop for $21.

Final Fantasy 9 Is Available For Nintendo Switch – Final Fantasy 7 To Come Out in March

Last year, Square Enix, the games studio behind the Final Fantasy franchise, announced its plans to bring a whole bunch of Final Fantasy classic game to Nintendo Switch in 2019, including Final Fantasy 9 and Final Fantasy 7. While Final Fantasy 7 received a new teaser saying that the game would come soon on Switch, Final Fantasy 9 already rolled out, and it is available on Switch eShop.

Final Fantasy 9 launched initially on PlayStation in 2000. Next, over time, the game also rolled out for other platforms, including Windows, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Android, and iOS. Now, finally, Final Fantasy 9 is available on Nintendo Switch.

The title was well-received by both gamers and critics. Final Fantasy 9 obtained high rates at its time, such as 9.75 out of 10 from Gameinformer or 9.2 out of 10 from IGN.

Square Enix Plans To Launch More Final Fantasy Titles on Nintendo Switch

In 2019, Square Enix also plans to roll out even more Final Fantasy title for Nintendo Switch and Xbox One, as well. More specifically, Final Fantasy X, X-2, and Final Fantasy 12: The Zodiac Age would come out for the two before-mentioned consoles later this year.

Apparently, Final Fantasy X and X-2 would come out on April 16th, while Final Fantasy 12 would launch on April 30th. Also, Square Enix announced that there would be a PS4 and Nintendo Switch port of Final Fantasy: The Crystal Chronicles, but the studio offered no release date for that title.

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Pokemon Go Community Day of February 2019 Features Swinub, Bonuses, and More

We’re only one day away from a new Pokemon Go Community Day. This month’s event would feature Swinub, a Ground/Ice-type monster introduced initially in Pokemon Gold and Silver, some special bonuses, and more.

The Pokemon Go Community Day of February 2019 would start tomorrow, February 16th, following the next schedule for all regions:

  • The Americas and Greenland
    • 11 AM – 2 PM PT
    • 2 PM – 5 PM ET
  • Europe, Middle East, and Africa
    • 10 AM – 1 PM UTC
  • Asia-Pacific
    • 12 PM – 3 PM JST (February 17)

Pokemon Go Community Day of February 2019 Features Swinub

During Community Day event in Pokemon Go, Niantic is usually designating one rare Pokemon that would spawn more frequently in the wild, while the players would also have the opportunity to capture it in its Shiny form. For this month’s Community Day, Niantic features Swinub, a Ground/Ice-type monster that appeared for the first time in Pokemon Gold and Silver.

Also, if gamers manage to evolve Swinub into is evolution form, Mamoswine, within one hour after the event ends, Mamoswine would come with the Rock-type attack Ancient Power as its special move. However, to evolve Swinub, you would need Sinnoh Stones, a new evolutionary item which, in Pokemon Go, players can obtain in PvP Trainer Battles.

During February 2019 Pokemon Go Community Day, Niantic made it easier for us to get Sinnoh Stones, offering up to five Sinnoh Stones from Trainer Battles.

This Month’s Pokemon Go Community Day Also Comes With Special Bonuses

Besides featuring one rare Pokemon, each Community Day comes with special bonuses. This Pokemon Go Community Day of February 2019 brings gamers the opportunity to win up to three times the usual amount of Stardust for catching Pokemon monsters. In addition to that, every Lure Modules you’ll activate would remain as such for three hours instead of the standard 30 minutes.

Undoubtedly, this month’s Pokemon Go Community Day will be very exciting, as always.

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LG G8 ThinQ To Come Out With In-Display Speaker – Crystal Sound OLED

The South Korean tech giant already announced that its upcoming LG G8 ThinQ would come out with in-display speaker, a technology known as Crystal Sound OLED. As the name implies, this tech turns the whole screen into one big speaker.

“Developed in-house by LG, CSO repurposes the OLED display as a diaphragm, vibrating the entire surface to produce sound with impressive volume. And because LG’s unique technology takes advantage of the entire display, CSO also improves clarity, making voices easier to discern and subtle musical notes more noticeable,” LG said via an official press release.

“Our commitment to driving smartphone audio to new heights is on clear display in LG G8 ThinQ. By developing new technologies as well as working closely in partnership with the audio industry’s best partners, LG will continue to deliver the quality of sound that consumers demand and deserve,” added Chang Ma, Senior VP and head of product strategy at LG Electronics Mobile Communications Company.

LG G8 ThinQ To Come Out With Crystal Sound OLED, In-Display Speaker

While this technology is just emerging on smartphones, LG has already implemented it on its last year’s TV sets. In the case of TVs, the so-called Crystal Sound OLED works excellent, changing the way the sound is delivered.

More specifically, thanks to this in-display speaker technology and the larger screen of LG TV sets, the audio can be directed from localized parts of the display, meaning that the dialogues on the screen would sound like coming out from the mouths of the characters. As for the LG G8 ThinQ, we don’t know yet if the same would apply since a smartphone’s screen size might not allow for this feature to exists at such an accuracy similar to that on TV sets.

However, LG G8 ThinQ would feature Crystal Sound OLED (in-display speaker) and other features such as:

  • DTS:X 3D Surround Sound that emulates a 7.1-channel system with or without earphones, a first for LG
  • Hi-Fi Quad DAC that elevates the listening experience by reproducing sound with exceptional fidelity and the added ability to up-sample most audio files for increased clarity and depth
  • Master Quality Authenticated (MQA) that supports high-quality audio streaming even without an unlimited data plan
  • Boombox Speaker that takes advantage of the internal space of the phone as a resonance chamber to generate amazing bass and more volume
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