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WhatsApp Stops Working on 49 smartphones from December 31

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WhatsApp

WhatsApp is one of the most popular messaging platforms that we have but come December 31, 2022, it will stop working on 49 smartphones across different brands, which includes names like Apple, Samsung, LG, among others.

While many users might be worried after getting this piece of news, rest assured that their fears are unfounded as WhatsApp is ending its services for only those smartphones that run on operating systems that have become old and outdated.

Highlights

  • WhatsApp ends its support for several smartphones from December 31, 2022.
  • WhatsApp will no longer provide its services for smartphones that run on old and long outdated operating systems.
  • The list of smartphones include a few Android and iPhone models, along with those of other tech giants.

WhatsApp to Cease its Services for 49 Smartphones from December 31

2022 has only a few days left before becoming a part of history as 2023 is all set to come in with new hopes and aspirations for everyone. However, in the tech field, WhatsApp will cease to function on 49 smartphones from December 31 as the latest reports have confirmed.

The list of smartphones include a few Android and iPhone models, which has left many users worried that they will not be able to access WhatsApp from New Year’s eve but rest assured that there is no reason to worry.

WhatsApp has clarified that only those smartphones running on an outdated operating system will no longer be able to get WhatsApp’s services from the last day of 2022.

The phones include many brands like Apple, Samsung, LG, Sony, and others. It isn’t that WhatsApp will vanish into thin air from your smartphones but just that those users with any of the 49 devices will no longer be able to get new updates like features and security updates from WhatsApp.

The list of smartphones featured are many years old and therefore, most likely to be used by only a handful of people, while some are so obsolete that no one would be using it unless they’re in extremely dire straits.

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List of Smartphones on Which WhatsApp Will Halt Services from December 31

Apple iPhone 5

Apple iPhone 5c

Archos 53 Platinum

Grand S Flex ZTE

Grand X Quad V987 ZTE

HTC Desire 500

Huawei Ascend D

Huawei Ascend D1

Huawei Ascend D2

Huawei Ascend G740

Huawei Ascend Mate

Huawei Ascend P1

Quad XL

Lenovo A820

LG Enact

LG Lucid 2

LG Optimus 4X HD

LG Optimus F3

LG Optimus F3Q

LG Optimus F5

LG Optimus F6

LG Optimus F7

LG Optimus L2 II

LG Optimus L3 II

LG Optimus L3 II Dual

LG Optimus L4 II

LG Optimus L4 II Dual

LG Optimus L5

LG Optimus L5 Dual

LG Optimus L5 II

LG Optimus L7

LG Optimus L7 II

LG Optimus L7 II Dual

LG Optimus Nitro HD

Memo ZTE V956

Samsung Galaxy Ace 2

Samsung Galaxy Core

Samsung Galaxy S2

Samsung Galaxy S3 mini

Samsung Galaxy Trend II

Samsung Galaxy Trend Lite

Samsung Galaxy Xcover 2

Sony Xperia Arc S

Sony Xperia miro

Sony Xperia Neo L

Wiko Cink Five

Wiko Darknight ZT

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How to Watch Premier League Live Streams from Anywhere in the World

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Premier League

After nearly six weeks of being preoccupied with the FIFA World Cup, 2022, soccer fans have something else to look forward to as the Premier League is back so all the focus and attention will be brought back to the English top flight.

The next few days will witness all 20 teams in action where there will be a full gameweek of matches where the best teams will be on opposite sides of the ground to provide an excellent game of football for their fans.

Highlights

  • The English Premier League 2022/23 was kicked off on December 26, 2022, with Brentford Vs Tottenham battling it out.
  • People can watch the matches irrespective of which part of the world they are in with the help of a Virtual Private Network (VPN).
  • Among the most hyped matches is Arsenal Vs West Ham that took place at the end of the day.

Premier League Can Now be Watched From Anywhere

The FIFA World Cup 2022 concluded a few days back, but football aficionados have something else to look forward to as the English Premier League tournament started out on December 26, 2022 as all 20 teams will battle it out on the field.

The tournament kicked off with the Brentford Vs Tottenham match that ended in a 2-2 draw, followed by Leicester Vs Newcastle where the latter outclassed the former with 3-0 and climbed to the second spot in the Premier League.

Then there was Aston Villa Vs Liverpool that was quite engaging although the former ended up getting pummeled by the latter and lost the match with 1-3, which was quite humiliating for such a model team.

The final match of the day was Arsenal Vs West Ham where the former thrashed the latter with 3-1, thereby ending theories that their title challenge will be severely handicapped as they recorded a huge victory.

However, people sitting on the opposite sides of the globe can easily watch these matches as all the games are being livestreamed all over the world, which is good news for hardcore fans of EPL.

Once you learn the trick of finding out where the Premier League 22/23 is being livestreamed online, then you can easily watch all the matches you want and skip the ones that don’t take your fancy.Premier League

For example, in the United Kingdom, only 200 of the 380 scheduled matches will be live streamed, although soccer fans living in US, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand will be able to watch all of them.

Virtual Private Network (VPN) is the source through which you can watch all these matches live, irrespective of wherever you are. For example, if you’re a New Zealand resident vacationing in UK, you will be able to watch it via VPN services.

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Steps to Watch Premier League Via VPN

  • First you need to install any VPN of your choice like ExpressVPN.
  • Then you choose the location you wish to connect to in the VPN app like for example, if you’re in Australia and want a US service, you need to select US from the list of services.
  • Once it is done, you can sit back and relax, while heading to service platforms like Peacock, NBC, or any service of your choice to watch the entire game.

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OnePlus 11 Launches in China on January 4, Specifications Revealed

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OnePlus 11

OnePlus 11 is one of the most awaited devices of 2023 that is all set to launch in China on January 4, 2023, thereby putting an end to all speculations regarding its release date as users are excited at the prospect of trying out a new device.

However, Indian users will have to wait an extra month as OnePlus will be launching its latest flagship model in the country on February 7, 2023, which isn’t far off because it will give users time to learn more about the device via its reviews.

Highlights

  • OnePlus has confirmed the OnePlus 11 launch in China will happen before India.
  • The OnePlus 11, alongside the OnePlus Buds Pro 2, will launch on January 4th, 2023 in the country, while the Indian launch is set for February 7th.
  • The device will feature LPDDR5X RAM and UFS4.0 storage.

OnePlus 11 Set for Launch On January 4 in China, Indian Launch On February 7

The long wait has finally come to an end as OnePlus 11 is all set to be launched in its home country of China on January 4, 2023, which has excited many users as they finally have a date to look forward to for the upcoming flagship model of its company.

However, the handset will be launched in India a month later on February 7, 2023 so the Indian users will have to wait for another 30 days before getting to try out OnePlus 11.

Also launching along with the handset will be OnePlus Buds Pro 2 TWS so music lovers too have something to look forward to on January 4 as they can try out the newest earbuds from the company in its full glory.

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OnePlus 11 Expected Specifications

OnePlus 11 is expected to come with a 6.7-inch QHD+ 3D curved AMOLED display screen, along with a 120Hz refresh rate, while it will be powered by the upcoming Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor that will be paired with a storage variant of up to 16GB RAM and 512GB internal configuration.OnePlus 11

Coming to optics, it might come with a triple rear camera setup of 50MP + 48MP +32MP primary sensors, along with a 16MP front camera that will be for taking selfies, which is something selfie aficionados will enjoy to the fullest extent.

OnePlus 11 will also boot Android 13-based ColorOS 13 skin out of the box in its home country, along with OxygenOS 13 in India and other global markets where it will be launched in due course.

The battery capacity might be 5,000mAh units that comes with a 100W SuperVOOC fast charging support, along with a USB Type-C port because connectivity is just as important.

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Netflix Streams White Noise on December 30

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White Noise

Netflix has decided to launch a movie marathon from December 26, 2022 as it wants its subscribers to enjoy their holidays with a slew of excellent movies, TV series, reality TV shows, etc. so that they will remember this holiday season for a long time.

The biggest movie of the week is going to be White Noise, which will release on December 30 and stars Adam Driver and Greta Gerwig, where it is being speculated that both are attempting the impossible with this venture.

Highlights

  • White House is touted to be the biggest movie launched by Netflix that starts streaming from December 30, 2022.
  • It is an ambitious project of low-budget powerhouse director Noah Baumbach, which will be his first big-budget venture as well.
  • The movie is an adaptation of Don DeLillo’s seminal postmodern novel of the same name that features a new song by LCD Soundsystem.

White Noise to Release on Netflix on December 30

Netflix wants to end 2022 with a bang as it has a slew of movies, TV series, shows, reality TV, lined up from December 26 where you can watch your favourite flicks up to December 31 and welcome the New Year watching new releases.

White Noise is arguably the biggest movie released by Netflix that will be released on December 30 and will be directed by Noah Baumbach, a low-budget director for whom this will be his first ever big-budget venture and is an extremely ambitious project for its makers.

The movie stars Adam Driver and Greta Gerwig that will be an adaptation of the seminal postmodern novel of the same name, which was written by Don DeLillo, which has been touted as an impossible project by mane, although the Netflix budget and the combination of Driver, Gerwig, and Baumbach, is a promising one to do its best.

What is interesting is that White House will feature a new song by the reclusive band LCD Soundsystem that retired some time back with a large sendoff in Madison Square Garden, while the movie itself had a brief theatrical release so that it could be considered for awards.

White Noise In Brief

Many people are considering the adaptation of the White Noise novel into a film to be an impossible venture due to the peculiar postmodern nature of the novel like its first section has little to do with the plot as it simply sets up the story of the Gladney family in satirical overtones.

The expectations in the movie are that viewers will get to meet Jack Gladney (Driver) and his family where his academic leadership is revealed in the field of Hitler studies, while Babette, played by Gerwig, is his fourth wife, where the story involves both of them raising their four children, two of whom are from his previous marriages, one from hers and the fourth child they had together.White Noise

Once everything is in order, the Airborne Toxic Event hits that is caused by a train accident due to which a cloud of chemical waste looms overhead ominously, while the ATE forces the town where the Gladney family lives to evacuate.

To avoid giving spoilers, one of the family members has to be quarantined as he becomes exposed to the cloud while Murray, Jack’s colleague, is a professor trying to make “Elvis studies” popular, is also helping them out, although his help is not doing much in mitigating the problem.

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White Noise Critical Review

White Noise has received a 62% score on Rotten Tomatoes, which is an extremely popular review aggregation website, which implies that it will not get universal acclaim from the audience, although it is still good and worth watching.

Coming to critics, Richard Roeper from Chicago-Sun Times has praised the performances of Driver and Gerwig calling them “wondrous together”, while the child actors playing their kids have also done a good job.

Brian Tallerico from RogerEbert.com has also praised Driver’s performance as funny enough without having to rely on broad character beats, while the score by Danny Elfman has been praised as one of the best to have come out in 2022 as it connects three totally different sections.

Similarly, A.O. Scott from New York Times has called the film detached where you have a succession of moods and notions that seem interesting, although he has claimed that they’re not entirely cohere.

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OnePlus 11 Design Out Via Official Renders, Launches on January 4

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OnePlus 11

The year 2022 will become history in a few days and people are highly excited for the smartphone releases in 2023 like the upcoming OnePlus 11 that will be launched on January 4 in China, as its design has now been revealed to the public via official renders.

However, it will be launched in India a month later on February 7 so Indian users don’t have to wait for long before they can try out the new flagship model of OnePlus as it will be available to them sooner than expected.

Highlights

  • OnePlus 11 product shots reveal the iconic Alert Slider, triple cameras with Hasselblad optics, and a Sandstone back panel.
  • OnePlus 11 is expected to come with Snapdragon 8 Gen2 SoC, Android 13 OS, and a 120Hz AMOLED display.
  • OnePlus 11 India launch date is February 7th.

OnePlus 11 Design Revealed, Launch Set for January 4

One of the most awaited smartphones that will be launched in 2023 is the OnePlus 11 handset, which is scheduled to come out in China on January 4, 2023, which has left many users excited at the prospect of trying out the new device.

The device will be launched in India a month later on February 7, 2023 because the company wants to make sure that Indian users don’t have to wait for very long before getting OnePlus 11 and with India being one of the biggest markets for any smartphone manufacturer, it is easy to see why it is launching so early.

OnePlus 11 Design

OnePlus has recently released the first official images of OnePlus 11, which confirms that the device will be available in two colour options- Black and Green, which is similar to the OnePlus 9 Pro and OnePlus 10 Pro models so it seems that OnePlus prefers black and green for its flagship models for now.

The official renders also reveal the rear design of OnePlus 11 and it has been shared all over social media, as a result of which it is receiving many positive reviews from all corners as the Sandstone Black model has become the cynosure of all eyes.

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OnePlus 11 Design & Expected Specifications

Coming to the design, OnePlus 11 comes with a large circular module at the back attached to the frame’s edges, while the cut-out has triple camera sensors, LED flash, and ‘Hasselblad’ engraved.

On the left is the volume rocker while the alert slider and power button can be found on the right. While the front design hasn’t been revealed as yet, the handset might feature a punch-hole cutout for the selfie snapper that will be found in the left corner.

OnePlus 11 might come with a 6.7-inch QHD+ AMOLED display screen, along with a 120Hz refresh rate, 3216×1440 pixel resolution, and HDR10+. The handset might be powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen2 SoC paired with Adreno GPU, while the storage variant is speculated to be up to 16GB RAM and 256GB internal configuration.

As far as optics are concerned, OnePlus 11 may come with a triple rear camera setup with 50MP primary sensor, 48MP ultra-wide angle lens, and a 32MP 2x telephoto camera, along with a 16MP selfie snapper on the front.

The battery capacity is speculated to be 5,000mAh units that comes with a 100W fast charging support, while the connectivity options could be USB Type-C port, Bluetooth 5.2, GPS, 5G, Wi-Fi 6E, and lastly, an in-display fingerprint sensor and alert slider.

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Top 5 Much-Awaited Games of 2023 for Console and PC

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top 5 Much-awaited Games

After a rather quieter 2022 release calendar with very few crackling game releases, gamers all across the world are anticipating some blockbusters to be unveiled for console and PC in the coming year. We are looking forward to titles such as Resident Evil 4 Remake, Hogwarts Legacy, Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, Assassin’s Creed Mirage, and Star Wars Jedi: Survivor among others in 2023. Apart from these, many other games that were initially lined up for a much earlier release have now been pushed to next year because of the delay caused by the pandemic. For a taster of what should be expected from the gaming world next year, here are the top 5 much-awaited games of 2023 for Console and PC.

Highlights

  • Resident Evil 4 Remake
  • Hogwarts Legacy
  • Marvel’s Spider-Man 2
  • Assassin s Creed Mirage
  • Star Wars Jedi: Survivor

Resident Evil 4 Remake

New games and sequels to successful ones are always making headlines but this year what’s caught everyone’s fancy is a remake. Resident Evil 4 Remake, expected to be released on 24 March 2023, is Capcom’s way of continuing to remake its beloved titles after the major success the Resident Evil 2 remake received. The game will be available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Windows PC

Hogwarts Legacy

This Wizarding World simulator is something gamers have been wishing for years now. Expected to be released on February 10, 2023, Hogwarts Legacy will be available on platforms such as PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Windows PC.

The trailer has already been doing rounds in the gamer’s community and many people have been anticipating a magical, creature-filled adventure. The trailers show some gorgeous magical lands and the makers appear to have added the best elements of the Harry Potter franchise to take the legacy forward.

top 5 Much-awaited Games

Marvel’s Spider-Man 2

After the success of the 2018 game, Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 automatically gained the status of one of the much-awaited games. Now expected to be released on PlayStation 5 in the third quarter of 2023, the makers have been teasing the game through various screenshots and short teasers. As of now, we know that the game will have Miles Morales, Peter Parker as Spider-Man and Venom playing a massive part.

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Assassin s Creed Mirage

The franchise of Assassin’s Creed has been altering its ways since the last couple of releases, not for everyone’s liking though. But with the upcoming Assassin s Creed Mirage, we can expect Ubisoft to bring back the traditional focus on storytelling and stealth.

The next title Assassin’s Creed Mirage will be most likely set in 9th Century Baghdad and is expected to release around Mid-2023.

Star Wars Jedi: Survivor

A major sequel to Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, this one is scheduled for a 17 March 2023 release on different platforms including PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Windows PC. Young Jedi Cal Kestis will be once again seen as the protagonist in Star Wars Jedi: Survivor with the plot taking the original story forward.

Kestis, in Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, will be seen surviving a hostile galaxy after Order 66 instructed all Jedi warriors to be assassinated. After the success of Fallen Order and now with the upcoming game, the future of single-player Star Wars games now appears solid as ever.

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OnePlus 11 First Official Images Revealed by the Company

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OnePlus 11

OnePlus seems to have a late Christmas present for its users as it revealed the first official images of the upcoming OnePlus 11 and it has been confirmed that the handset will be the flagship model of the company.

OnePlus has also confirmed the final design of this new model and two of its colours have also been revealed, which looks quite exquisite and has been receiving positive reviews from users and tech experts alike.

Highlights

  • OnePlus has given its users a reason to celebrate by revealing the first official images of the OnePlus 11 smartphone model.
  • OnePlus 11 comes with a circular camera module whose array is quite large, due to which the Hasselblad system will impress everyone.
  • OnePlus 11 also comes in two colour options- Black and Green, which is the same as OnePlus 10 Pro.

OnePlus Releases First Official Images of OnePlus 11

You can trust OnePlus to spring up a surprise every now and then as the company has released the first official images of the upcoming OnePlus 11 smartphone where the final design, colour options, and flagship status has been confirmed by the makers.

The upcoming model is touted to be a major shift from previous OnePlus models as it comes with a circular camera module with a hemispherical cutout from the frame of the handset.

As soon as the first pictures were released, they spread like wildfire and everyone started complimenting the device as they thought the pictures truly brought out the novelty factor of OnePlus 11.

Certain users feel that the camera array is quite large, which is why many of them are expecting the Hasselblad system should look just as grand, which would be expected considering the improvements in OnePlus 10 Pro.

OnePlus 11 will also come in two colour options- Black and Green, which would be the same as the options for OnePlus 10 Pro and OnePlus 9 Pro. It indicates that OnePlus’ preferred options, as of late, for all their flagship models will be black and green.

OnePlus 11

It has been confirmed that OnePlus will formally announce its upcoming flagship models on February 7, 2023 in New Delhi, along with the possible launch date of OnePlus 11 that many users are eager to know about because no information is available when it comes to the release.

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OnePlus 11 Expected Features

OnePlus 11 is expected to come with a 6.7-inch QHD+ AMOLED display screen, along with a 120Hz refresh rate, although the storage variants are unspecified where the RAM could be 12GB or 16GB, while the internal configuration might be 256GB or 512GB.

The new model might be powered by the new Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset and its battery capacity is speculated to be 4,870mAh units. The price and release date haven’t been confirmed by the company as yet, although it might be revealed on February 7.

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Netflix Brings in New Shows and Movies for December 26 Week

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2022 is drawing to a close and Netflix seems to have planned a movie marathon for its subscribers for the holiday season as it is coming out with a slew of movies, TV shows, reality TV shows, among others that start early this week on December 26.

Netflix wants users to catch up on what all they’ve missed this year, which is why it is launching movies and shows based on different genres to cater to the different tastes of the people.

Highlights

  • White Noise is one of the releases that is headlining, an adaptation of Don DeLillo‘s book.
  • Netflix has a reality TV game based on Catfishing that was launched in December 2022 called The Circles Season 5, which is debuting weekly with new episodes and new players.
  • As the new month and year (2023) begins at the end of December ’22, Netflix is adding a ton of movies to its library like Brokeback Mountain, Reservoir Dogs, Minority Report, among others.

Netflix Adds New Movies and Shows for the December 26 End Week

Netflix wants to make sure that its subscribers have a holiday week that they will remember for a long time as it is launching a slew of movies, TV shows, reality shows, etc. on its platform.

The streaming platform seems to be following the motto ‘less is more’ as it wants its users to catch up to all that they’ve missed, which is why kicking off the year end movie marathon will be White Noise.

It is an adaptation of Don DeLillo’s book that many people consider impossible to adapt although director Noah Baumbach has taken up the mantle and is confident that it will be well received by the general public.

Adam Driver fans too are in for a treat as the role of Jack Gladney is being essayed by him who lives a simple suburban life with his nuclear family and is thrown into upheaval due to the “The Airborne Toxic Event”.Netflix releases of the year

Coming to reality shows, The Circle Season 5 will be adding eight new players to play the reality TV game based on catfishing where the new episodes will debut in a weekly manner.

The icing on the cake will the addition of big licensed movies being added to Netflix’s library, which include the likes of Reservoir Dogs, Quentin Tarantino’s directorial debut, Brokeback Mountain, Minority Report, and Scott Pilgrim Vs The World.

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  • No Escape
  • Treason (Netflix series)

The story revolves around an MI16 agent whose future takes a drastic turn after he is reunited with a Russian spy, which forces him to question his entire life.

Arriving on Netflix 27th December

  • Chelsea Handler: Revolution (Netflix Comedy)

The story is based on the award-winning and celebrated comedian who reveals interesting facets about her life, including her decision to remain childless and alone (except her dogs for company), dating during the peak pandemic period while her family invades her home, and a future vision where she envisions men not wearing flip flops.

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Arriving on Netflix 28th December

  • 7 Women and a Murder (Netflix film)

The story revolves around seven women, each with her own agenda/ulterior motive, who are trapped in a mansion to solve the murder of their family patriarch who was fatally stabbed

  • A Night at the Kindergarten (Netflix film)

The story involves a young boy who crashes a school play rehearsal in order to prevent his eccentric parents and a group of teachers from expelling the son of his girlfriend.

The new season see the addition of eight new players that set up single profiles for sniffing out catfish, form new bonds, and make the most of the second chances they get in this fifth trip around The Circle.

  • Stuck with You (Netflix film)

On New Year’s Eve, two strangers get stuck in an elevator while on route to a party and despite not knowing each other at all, they connect instantly in unexpected ways.

Arriving on Netflix 29th December

  • Brown and Friends (Netflix family)

A group of fun-loving and happy-go-lucky friends get together in a cozy little coffee shop in the neighbourhood that get into many adventures.

  • Rise of Empires: Ottoman: Season 2 (Netflix Documentary)

Sultan Ahmed II consolidates his power many years after conquering Constantinople, although there is a cruel and merciless ruler in Wallachia threatens to destroy his empire.

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Arriving on Netflix 30th December

  • Alpha Males (Netflix Series)

Four friends, Pedro, Luis, Raul, and Santi, who feel completely lost in a world of empowered women, where each of them try to adjust it out in their own haphazard way.

  • Chicago Party Aunt: Part 2 (Netflix series)

Chicago Party Aunt is an idolized troublemaker with a knack for avoiding adulthood and also has a soft spot for her soul-searching nephew.

  • Secrets of Summer: Season 2 (Netflix family)

Following the takeover of the resort in a power play by the new owners, Steffi, Luz, their family and friends fight for the future of Cielo Grande.

  • White Noise (Netflix film)

White Noise revolves around a contemporary American family’s attempts in dealing with mundane conflicts of everyday life whilst grappling with universal mysteries of love, death, and happiness in an unpredictable and uncertain world. It is directed by Noah Baumbach and adapted from Don DeLillo’s book.

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Arriving on Netflix 31st December

  • Best of Stand Up 2022

This is a compilation of stand up highlights of all the jokes that we have seen throughout 2022.

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7 Best TV Shows That Got Cancelled, Got High Ratings on Rotten Tomatoes

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7 best TV Shows

Netflix and HBO Max are two of the most popular platforms where you can view American content galore but now there are 7 of the all-time great TV Shows that have been cancelled on both that have received 90% and higher ratings on Rotten Tomatoes.

2023 is just around the corner and many people are wondering which of their favourite shows will be struck down because if the past years’ cancellations are anything to go by, the grim reaper has struck in 2022 as well.

Highlights

  • Like the previous year, 2022 too will see at least 7 of the best TV series getting cancelled that were rated extremely high on Rotten Tomatoes.
  • Despite the universal critical acclaim and commercial success that they’ve received, the likes of Better Things, Made for Love, Raising Dion, among others will be taken off-air.
  • Fans have been extremely upset to see their favourite shows being taken down by Netflix and HBO Max.

7 Popular and Highly Rated TV Shows on Rotten Tomatoes Get Cancelled

When it comes to watching movies and TV shows, especially American ones, Netflix and HBO Max are two of the biggest platforms where you can avail the choicest of contents because it is available at your disposal.

However, it becomes a huge problem when your favourite TV shows get cancelled despite the fact that it is doing phenomenally well and has received high ratings on platforms like Rotten Tomatoes.

2023 is less than a week away and many people are apprehensive as to what all TV shows will be taken off the aforementioned platforms this year as it happened last year as well and if there were many beloved shows that were taken down that time, the same has happened in 2022 as well.

Along with Netflix, HBO Max too has cancelled its fair share of shows after cancelling the Max Original that everyone loves. The list of shows mentioned below are the ones that are no longer available for streaming even though they all received immense critical and universal acclaim from masses and classes alike.

7 best TV Shows

  • Made for Love

If you’re looking for a show with a strong premise, look no further than ‘Made for Love’, which has received huge popularity due to its storyline, screenplay, performances, cinematography, direction, etc.

The premise revolves around Hazel, played by Cristin Milioti, who discovers that her CEO billionaire husband has greatly violated her privacy in an extremely shocking form.

Milioti got maximum praise for her performance, which was to be expected as she portrayed a complicated character like Hazel with ease, where she expressed shock and frustration on everything that her husband Byron, played by Billy Magnussen, does.

The movie was also a centerpoint for the Ray Romanaissance, who played the role of Hazel’s father Herbert, who is in a relationship with a Real Doll. The show was taken off in June 2022, which is why it isn’t available for streaming as Warner Bros. Discovery’s bean-counters wanted to save budget and cancelled it. It can be streamed on Hulu.

Genre: Sci-fi/Comedy

Rotten Tomatoes: 97%

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  • The Expanse

Now this is a show that got cancelled not once but twice, which is shocking considering its level of popularity and it spawned the first three season in the Sci-fi genre, although it was rescued by Prime Video.

The story begins with war on the horizon between Earth and Mars that takes place many years into the future, while its six season duration witnessed the whole crew of the Rocinante involved with interplanetary wars, dramas, and numerous quests for creating new planets.

Everyone got a hunch about the show’s future when season 6 got a shorter six episode run from Alcon Television and Amazon and ended in January 2022. You can stream it on Prime Video.

Genre: Sci-fi

Rotten Tomatoes: 94%

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  • Raising Dion

This show received a 91% rating on Rotten Tomatoes and its popularity was left with no question as it easily entered Netflix’s US Top 10 charts so when the news came out in April 2022 that Netflix was taking off the show, everyone was taken by surprise.

The story revolves around the character Dion Warren, played by Ja’Siah Young, a 10-year-old who gains superhuman abilities like radiating energy and teleportation from his hands, while the inexplicable death of his father was involved in a mystery-box format, a role played by Michael B. Jordan. It streamed on Netflix.

Genre: Superhero

Rotten Tomatoes: 91%

  • The Baby-Sitters Club

If cancelling shows that received 90% and a little more on Rotten Tomatoes was wrong, then cancelling a show that got a rare 100% score should be taken as a criminal offense as this was one of the most baffling cancellations on Netflix.

The Baby-Sitters Club was cancelled in March 2022 with many people calling it one of the best Netflix shows ever that revived the spirit of the original book it was adapted from without being contrived, mushy, and cloying.

The story revolves around a group of friends that start a babysitting service that got a two year time period to modernize the story timeline, which is why most of the characters have smartphones and social media access. It streamed on Netflix.

Genre: Comedy

Rotten Tomatoes: 100%

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  • Gentefied

This show was produced by America Ferrera (Ugly Betty) that earned a 92% score on Rotten Tomatoes on its very first outing and spawned two seasons where it told the story of a trio of Mexican-American cousins that lived in Boyle Heights, a neighbourhood in Los Angeles.

It tackled topics like gentrification, familial separation and border laws through the characters’ perspective, which received massive acclaim from critics. Sadly, it was cancelled by Netflix in February 2022.

Genre: Comedy

Rotten Tomatoes: 92%

  • Better Things

There aren’t too many shows or movies that revolve around the plight of single mothers but Better Things decided to put a spotlight on them that was received well critically and commercially.

The starcast is headed by Pamela Adlon, who was introduced through Louie, who donned many other hats for this project like producer, director, executive producer, writer, and showrunner.

The show talks about the inherent difficulties where a single mother raises three kids all by herself where Sam Adlon wants to live life on her own terms but also looks after her own mother, whilst keeping the family intact.

It never strayed from Adlon’s personal brand of comedy, which is why critics and viewers enjoyed the provocative, realistic, and hilarious humour they expected, and wanted, of the show.

The fifth season of Better Things concluded in April 2022 and can you can stream it on Hulu.

Genre: Comedy

Rotten Tomatoes: 98%

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  • The Big Leap

Another show that received a 100% rating on Rotten Tomatoes but fell hard following its first season on Fox as even though the premise was up Fox’s alley, which involves drama of the entire cast of contestants of a reality TV show pursuing their dreams, it was taken off in March 2022.

The Big Leap did draw criticism due to its similarities to Glee but two huge marquee names Scott Foley and Piper Perabo more than made up for it through their performances. You can buy it on Amazon Prime Video.

Genre: Comedic Drama

Rotten Tomatoes: 100%

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10 Best Must Have Android Games in Your Smartphone

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While online games are extremely popular, offline ones are just as entertaining as they can be played without an internet connection. Although online games are extremely popular like Casumo Casino in the UK, they can also be played offline as well by first downloading and then installing it on your PC.

Android Offline Games are dime a dozen that can be played for hours without getting bored, which became a popular pastime for many users during the peak period of lockdown due to Covid-19 where many of them played these games.

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Highlights

  • Android Offline Games have been extremely popular for years, which only grew during the lockdown period.
  • The likes of Ludo King, My Talking Tom, Candy Crush Saga, have become household names where almost every family member plays them during their leisure time.
  • Then there are the likes of Chess, Bubble Shooter, Sniper 3D Shooter that require strategic skills to clear that are good for keeping your mind sharp and alert.

10 Best Offline Android Games

There was a time when we had video games and comic books to pass or leisure time as anyone who grew up during the 80s, 90s, and 2000s can confirm as to how it was a golden phase for them that gives tons of nostalgia whenever they go down memory lane.

Now with so many Android smartphones and tablets at our disposal, smaller board games like Ludo and Chess have become a thing of the past, especially for the millennial generation as due to the gadgets, we can download as many games as we want.

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Here are 10 of the best Android games that you can play offline when you’re going on a long drive or taking a train or flight because you can easily pass your time throughout the journey without worrying of getting bored.

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We’ll start with the most popular one because everyone who knows about mobile games has heard about Candy Crush Saga where you need to match three same colour candies to clear up a space, following which you can unlock the next level once the entire section is cleared.

It is an excellent option for offline games, which you can play alone while travelling on a long distance journey that has excellent graphics and animation, along with daily rewards for boosting your pantry.

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When you’re travelling for a long distance, Ludo is an excellent option to go for that also has a hint of snake and ladder, which is a classic venture that continues to be popular with people of all age groups.

There can be no greater fun than to beat your opponents and send them packing or colours teaming up to make the game more challenging, which can be played on offline mode where you can use the play and pass mode or even connect your devices to play via Bluetooth.

  • Hill Climb Racing

It is a driving game where Physics comes into play where Newton Bill is an uphill racer and you have to help him traverse new and dangerous paths, while there are simulations galore ranging from Ragnarok to Artic, where the whole game strictly follows the laws of physics.

You need to collect coins, upgrade your car, and earn bonuses with tricks like midway flips and cartwheels, although you need to maneuver the wheels and brakes to avoid accidents, whilst simultaneously making sure that you don’t run out of gas.

  • My Talking Tom 2

Another game that people of all age groups can enjoy as people find Tom the cat in the game cute and adorable where your goal is to feed, clean, and keeping them fit and healthy, which is a solo venture that you have to manage on your own as the cat earns coins for buying food.

You can also avail features like free videos through which you win freebies like diamonds and potions, which otherwise require real cash to purchase. There is a new update where Tom gets a plane and free tickets to travel around the world.

  • Carrom Pool

Carrom is a game that is quite challenging as it requires the player having good knowledge of Physics and Mathematics, where you can play the game in both online and offline mode, while one player can play it on the same or different devices via the multiplayer option.

The goal is to collect all the strykers and pot all the colour coins before your opponent, which is quite entertaining to try out because those who’ve played carrom as an indoor game know how to manage it here as well.

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  • Subway Surfers

This is a game where only one person can play at a time as it involves use of reflexes and concentration where your goal is to save the kids from the oncoming train while there is a grumpy inspector giving chase.

You need to jump from tracks to the top of many trains, collecting coins, avoiding girders and getting caught, which is something that gives many players an adrenaline rush, which is quite good for keeping reflexes in check.

  • Bubble Shooter

Now this is a game where you can relax and have fun as much as you want because the goal here is to just aim the nozzle at bubbles and match the colours where a three colour match clears the section and the next level is unlocked.

Although the first level is easy, it is tough to manage things when the levels increase as the speed of the descending bubbles increases as well, where your job is to clear the board before the bubbles crush the gun.

This is a game that requires no introduction as it is one of the oldest strategy based games in the world where you are kept engaged right up to the end, which could be many, many hours, where you have to sit with a poker face while plotting and strategizing on how to beat your opponent’s army and checkmate him.

The movement of the pieces are the same as a normal game of chess but here you have two special moves that are added, one of which is Castling, a double move where the king and the unmoved rook switch places.

The other move is called En passant where a pawn can take over another pawn under its area. All in all, one of the best strategic games that can keep the best of players awake and on tenterhooks right till the end, which can be left out to continue later as the game can barely last for 15 to 20 minutes.

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  • Sniper 3D Gun Shooter

This is a game that calls for players with excellent shooting skills or those who want to improve and cultivate them for taking down the villains because Sniper 3D is a venture that everyone with a passion for shooting games swears by where your job is to find the target, take aim, load, and shoot, whilst simultaneously saving yourself.

This game has realistic graphics, excellent levels and upgrades that are bound to keep you on your tenterhooks while you’re cracking the code and finding the killer.

  • Temple Run 2

Temple Run has been a massive success, which is why the makers are capitalized on it and launched Temple Run 2, which became an even greater success as it involves challenges like successfully navigating the perils and traps of the frozen land to reach the safety of the outer walls, along with stolen treasure.

There are many supervillains like demon monkeys that you need to tackle on this perilous journey and an excellent venture to test your concentration and reflexes as you jump across steep cliffs and run along the edge of numerous walls collecting coins and powers.

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