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I am not quite ready to render a final, official review synopsis of Nintendo’s Switch 2 console. I haven’t spent enough time with it yet. I streamed Mario Kart World yesterday, tried putting a Switch 2 game in a Switch 1 console, and have spent most of my day today becoming someone who knows what’s what when it comes to HD rumble 2 in Welcome Tour. I may not be ready to give it a grade, but I, along with some of the other editors here at Game Informer who have been spending time with the system, can at least…
Mario Kart World makes a strong first impression. As any prior player of the franchise would expect, the vibrant and action-packed world is immediately fun and engaging. It only takes a few minutes of play to see that, beyond a bevy of new courses and some fancier graphical flourishes, there’s also a lot of new features under the hood that help the game make strides. While my early evaluation of the open world structure suggests that it lags behind other racing games that have tried similar feats, there’s no doubt after several hours of racing that this is a strong…
Apple has brought in Tata Group to handle repairs for iPhones and MacBook devices in its fast-growing Indian market, signalling the Indian conglomerate’s deepening role in the U.S. tech giant’s supply chain, two people familiar with the matter said.As Apple looks beyond China for manufacturing, Tata has fast emerged as its key supplier and already assembles iPhones for local and foreign markets at three facilities in south India, with one of them also making some iPhone components.In its latest partnership expansion, Tata is taking over the mandate from an Indian unit of Taiwan’s Wistron, ICT Service Management Solutions, and will…
OnePlus 13s is the latest smartphone from the Chinese company to debut in India, and it boasts high-end specifications housed in a compact chassis. It is equipped with a Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC, the same chip that powers the flagship OnePlus 13. In terms of specifications and price, its biggest competitor in this price segment is the iQOO 13, which was launched in India in December 2024. Both these handsets have the same chipset, run on the same version of Android, and are available in 256GB and 512GB storage configurations.OnePlus 13s vs iQOO 13: Price in IndiaOnePlus 13s price in…
Apple and Alibaba’s rollout of artificial intelligence services in China is being delayed by a Beijing regulator, the Financial Times reported on Wednesday, as the partnership becomes the latest to take a hit due to US President Donald Trump’s trade war.The tech companies in February announced a deal to support iPhones’ AI services offering in China, a move likely to help the US company ease falling smartphone sales in its key market.But their applications have been stalled at the Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC), FT reported, citing two people familiar with the matter, due to increasing geopolitical uncertainties between China…
Alongside the rest of the magazine and website, The Game Informer Show podcast took an unexpected hiatus last year. We’ve been hard at work getting our feet back under us, making lots of behind-the-scenes efforts on the website, and working toward bringing back the physical magazine. It’s kept us busy!But ahead of the magazine officially returning, Summer Game Fest activities, and the launch of Switch 2, we wanted to make sure we had an outlet to share our conversations and have you listen in. Alex Van Aken, Marcus Stewart, Charles Harte, and I have the first episode in the can…
Tecno Pova Curve 5G is now available for purchase in India. The 5G smartphone with the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Ultimate SoC was announced in the country last week. It has a dual rear camera unit comprising a 64-megapixel primary sensor. The phone packs a 5,500mAh battery with 45W charging support. The Tecno Pova Curve 5G has a 7.45mm-thick design and an IP64-rated build for dust and water resistance.Tecno Pova Curve 5G Price in IndiaThe Tecno Pova Curve 5G is currently up for sale in India through Flipkart. It is priced at Rs. 15,999 for the base 6GB RAM + 128GB storage model and…
Google Pixel 10 series is expected to be unveiled later this year. The lineup will likely include the Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro, a 10 Pro XL and a 10 Pro Fold. There have been a barrage of leaks on these phones lately, and a new report has now surfaced online suggesting the colour options of the lineup. As per the report, Google could do away with some classic colour options like Obsidian and Porcelain, which have been around since the Pixel 7 series. Recent leaks and reports have also hinted at the expected key features of the anticipated phones.Google Pixel…
Redmi Pad 2 tablet was launched on 5th June 2025. The tablet comes with a 11.00-inch touchscreen display offering a resolution of 2560×1600 pixels at a pixel density of 274 pixels per inch (ppi). Redmi Pad 2 is powered by an octa-core MediaTek Helio G100 Ultra SoC processor. It comes with 4GB of RAM. The Redmi Pad 2 runs Android 15 and is powered by a 9000mAh battery. As far as the cameras are concerned, the Redmi Pad 2 on the rear packs 8-megapixel + No camera. It sports an 8-megapixel + No camera on the front for selfies.The Redmi…
Oppo is getting ready to unveil a new smartphone in India. The Chinese tech brand shared a teaser on Thursday without revealing the moniker or any specifications. The upcoming device is speculated to belong to either Oppo’s Reno 14 series or the Oppo K13 series. The Oppo Reno 14 and Reno 14 Pro were launched in China in May with MediaTek Dimensity chipsets. They feature 50-megapixel selfie shooters and support 80W wired fast charging.Oppo Teases New Smartphone LaunchThrough a press release, Oppo announced the arrival of a new smartphone in the country. “This Oppo phone is gearing up for a bold…