Starfield is getting official mod support in 2024, game director Todd Howard confirmed in an interview. Since the expansive space RPG’s debut in early access, thousands of unofficial mods have been made available online, ranging from ones that enable Nvidia’s DLSS upscaling system to making the inventory more compact and user-friendly. However, official modding tools make it easy to add fresh, custom content such as new planets and story quests, essentially opening the playing field for more experimentation. This has been the custom for Bethesda games at launch, where the modding community has been deeply involved with eliminating bugs or enhancing the experience, thanks to a deep understanding of the engine.
“When the mods are ready, you will be able to do almost anything as we have done in the past, and the mods will be supported next year, but we will do it in a big way because we love it too,” Howard told the Japanese outlet Famitsu (machine translated by PCGamesN). The comments mirror a Reddit AMA from 2021, where he confirmed that Starfield would get “full mod support” like previous titles and that they’d love to see more modders make a career out of it. This is, of course, in reference to The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim modder Elianora Creations, who was hired by Bethesda to add some of the world clutter and lighting in their latest open-space game. In fact, the impact of modders is so high, that the top five most popular games on Nexus Mods are taken up by Bethesda’s games.
The timeline for official mod support is quite similar to previous games like Skyrim and Fallout 4, with the former receiving its share four months after its November 2011 launch (early the following year). Meanwhile, the post-apocalyptic wastelands of Fallout 4 were made officially moddable six months after its November 2015 release via the Creation Kit. Taking that into account, it’s very possible that Starfield’s modding tools might take longer to appear, considering it was developed on the overhauled Creation Engine 2. The same engine will be used for creating the much-anticipated The Elder Scrolls 6, which recently went into the early development stage.
For now, PC players can messing around with the countless unofficial mods, starting by fixing the minor inconveniences in Starfield such as the lack of an FOV slider to a performance boost mod that squeezes out more framerate without sacrificing the visual fidelity. There’ve also been some interesting developments in the modding scene, where some players thought it’d be funny to pretend that the game is available on PlayStation systems as well. One such mod replaces the Bethesda intro splash screen with the PlayStation Studios animation, serving as simply an aesthetic choice for fun. It is worth mentioning that enabling any kind of mods or using console commands in Starfield disables unlockable achievements. However, Nexus Mods user Priqrade immediately came up with a mod that counters that stipulation, so you don’t miss out on any of them on your playthrough.
Asus ROG Phone 9 series will launch on November 19 with the new Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset under the hood. Ahead of the official announcement, alleged renders of the upcoming gaming-focused smartphones have emerged online alongside a hands-on video showcasing the design and accessories. The Asus ROG Phone 9 and ROG Phone 9 Pro seem to adopt the design of their predecessors with a boxy, flat frame and triple rear cameras.
Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro Design and Accessories Revealed
A new leak from 91Mobiles gives us a look at the Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro alongside its accessories. It is seen in a black shade in the alleged renders with a textured back panel like previous ROG series phones. The display is flat with a hole punch cutout in the top centre for the selfie shooter. On the rear, it boasts a small camera bump on the top-left corner like the ROG Phone 8, housing three camera sensors and an LED flash
The report includes images of the Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro with the AeroActive Cooler X. This dock that can be attached to the back of the phone, has ports for charging, and helps in thermal management. It is also shown with a protective case with elevated corners.
Additionally, YouTuber GadgetsBoy has posted hands-on footage of the vanilla ROG Phone 9. The video shows the retail packaging of the phone, which appears with an angular camera bump and textured back panel. It is likely to come with a more premium build than the current ROG Phone 8 and ROG Phone 8 Pro.
Asus has already announced that the ROG Phone 9 will launch on November 19. The Taiwanese company previewed the handset at the Snapdragon Summit earlier this week. It is confirmed to be equipped with the new Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset and AniMe display. AI is expected to play a role in the phone’s gaming experience.
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Bollywood star Swara Bhasker’s husband Fahad Ahmad contested in the Maharashtra Elections 2024 from Anushakti Nagar as a candidate of the Sharad Pawar-led NCP faction. The result of the elections didn’t favour Fahad Ahmad and Swara Bhasker reacted on the same. After seeing the large number with which Fahad lost, Swara took to X and questioned the Election Commission about the EVMs, blaming them for her husband’s loss. “In #AnushaktiNagar vidhaan sabha after a steady lead by @FahadZirarAhmad of NCP-SP.. round 17, 18, 19 suddenly 99% battery charger EVMs are opened and BJP supported NCP-Ajit Pawar candidate takes lead. How can machines that have been voted on ALL day long have 99% charged batteries? Why do all 99% charged batteries give votes to BJP and its allies?” Swara questioned.
Fahad Ahmad also shared a video, raising similar questions.“After round 16 and a steady lead in all rounds.. EVM machines that were 99% charged were opened and BJP supported NCP Ajit Pawar candidate took a lead ..@ECISVEEP @SpokespersonECI this is rank manipulation. We demand a recount of rounds 16, 17, 18 and 19,” he said, sharing the video.
Supporting her husband, Swara reposted the video. At the same time, Swara made sure to thank all those who supported Fahad in his journey and guided him on every step. She shared a couple of tweets to express her gratitude. Swara Bhasker and Fahad Ahmad Veere Di Wedding actress, ‘Swara Bhasker’ met Fahad Ahmad in 2020 at a rally. They soon became friends, which beautifully bloomed into a relationship. The couple then tied the knot on 6th January 2023 in a court marriage setup. Two months later, the couple got hitched in an intimate setting with their closest friends and family members as attendees.
Police believe the man was scouting the area when he slipped and fell into a rock crevice
A tourist in Tasmania has had his leg amputated in the middle of a raging river after getting trapped between rocks during a kayaking trip with friends.
Medics said they made the “life or death” decision in consultation with the international visitor during a complex rescue on the Franklin River lasting some 20 hours.
The visitor in his 60s was partially submerged in water throughout the ordeal, and rescuers said it was clear that “had he remained in the location where he was, and trapped in the rock crevice he would not have survived”.
Multiple attempts to move him prior to the amputation were unsuccessful, police in the Australian island state said.
The tourist was kayaking with a group in the south-west of Tasmania when his leg got stuck between rocks in an area of rapids on Friday afternoon.
Emergency services rushed to the remote and inaccessible area after the man’s smartwatch called for assistance, police said.
After a number of unsuccessful attempts were made to free the man overnight and as his condition deteriorated, the decision was made to amputate his leg so he could be winched from the location and airlifted to hospital.
“This rescue was an extremely challenging and technical operation, and an incredible effort over many hours to save the man’s life,” Doug Oosterloo, acting assistant commissioner at Tasmania Police, said in a statement.
‘Life and death situation’
“This was a life and death situation,” Oosterloo told Australian national broadcaster ABC.
The man is now in a critical condition in hospital.
Oosterloo said that though the kayaker was “well prepared”, he wasn’t prepared for spending “that significant amount of time in a rock crevice with that temperature and the torrent of water that was he was under”.
The other 10 travellers who were kayaking with the man were being airlifted from the area and police plan to speak to them about how the accident happened, the Australian Associated Press reported.
Oosterloo told the news agency that the tourists had stopped kayaking and were on the shore when the man slipped.
“He was scouting the area and he slipped and fell into that rock crevice,” Oosterloo said.
Asus is all set to release the ZenBook Duo 2024 (UX8406) laptop next week in India. Ahead of the official launch, the Taiwanese electronics maker has started taking pre-bookings for the dual touch screen laptop. The Asus ZenBook Duo was initially showcased during the Consumer Electronics Show in February. It is equipped with up to Intel Core Ultra 9 processor and backed by a 75Whr battery. The Asus ZenBook Duo comes with dual 14-inch full-HD+ OLED displays, a detachable keyboard, and a built-in metal kickstand.
The Asus ZenBook Duo will be launched in India on April 16 at 12:00pm IST. Asus has started pre-bookings for the laptop through the company’s exclusive stores, Asus eStore, Amazon, and Flipkart. Customers pre-ordering the new laptop can avail benefits worth Rs. 20,398 for just Rs. 1. This bundle includes the Asus ProArt Mouse (MD 300), a two-year warranty extension, and three years of local accidental damage protection. The pre-booking will be open until April 15.
The price details of the Asus ZenBook Duo 2024 have not been announced by the brand yet, but it is currently shown with a starting price tag of Rs. 1,59,990 for the Intel Core Ultra 5 variant with 16GB RAM and 1TB storage.
As mentioned, the Asus ZenBook Duo was first unveiled during CES 2024. The dual-screen laptop runs on Windows 11 Home and comes with two OLED touchscreens and a detachable full-size keyboard with a touchpad. It includes an inbuilt metal kickstand and a 180-degree hinge. The laptop features dual 14-inch full-HD+ OLED displays with Dolby Vision support, up to 500 nits brightness, and 91 percent screen-to-body ratio. Users can expand the display to 19.8 inches.
The Asus ZenBook Duo is configurable with up to AI-powered Intel Core Ultra 9 185H processor alongside Intel Arc GPU, up to 32 GB LPDDR5x memory, and up to a 2TB PCIe 4.0 SSD. It supports the Intel Evo platform and is backed by a 75Whr battery. The battery is claimed to offer up to 13 hours of usage on a single charge. It comes with a 65W charger that is claimed to offer up to 60 percent battery with just a 49-minute charge. It offers Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3connectivity, as well as a 1080p web camera.
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Samsung is currently said to be working on a successor to the Galaxy A25. The South Korean brand is yet to confirm the arrival of the Galaxy A26, but alleged CAD (computer-aided design) renders of the phone have been published online, shedding light on the budget smartphone’s design. The renders depict a handset that looks more like its predecessor but with a slightly narrower and thinner design. The Galaxy A26 is likely to feature triple rear cameras. It is rumoured to ship with an Exynos 1280 chip.
Samsung Galaxy A26 Design Leaked
The alleged CAD-based renders of Galaxy A26 have been published by Android Headlines in collaboration with tipster OnLeaks (aka Steve H.McFly). They show the phone with a flat display and a waterdrop notch at the top. The bottom bezel of the phone appears to be considerably thicker than the rest of them.
On the rear, the Galaxy A26 seems to have a triple camera unit. Three camera sensors are vertically arranged in the top left corner inside a camera module, instead of the individual circles of Galaxy A25. The volume and power buttons are located on the left-hand side of the phone. The SIM card slot is also placed on the left side.
The Galaxy A26 will reportedly feature a 6.64-inch display. It could measure roughly 164 x 77.5 x 7.7mm (9.7mm including the camera bump), narrower and thinner than the Galaxy A25, which measures 161 x 76.5 x 8.3mm.
The Galaxy A26 is expected to retain the plastic frame and a plastic back panel of the Galaxy A25. It is expected to run on Exynos 1280 SoC just like the predecessor. It could come with 6GB of RAM and run Android 15 with Samsung’s One UI skin on top of it.
Samsung launched the Galaxy A25 5G in December last year with a starting price tag of Rs. 26,999 for the 8GB RAM + 128GB storage model. The 8GB RAM + 256GB storage version is priced at Rs. 29,999. The upcoming model is expected to get a similar price tag.
What do the assembly election results in Maharashtra and Jharkhand mean for the country’s top leaders? Prashant Jha is analyzing the decision and its impact.
After the assembly election results in Maharashtra (AP), Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s political capital has increased significantly.
Narendra Modi
Maharashtra The Lok Sabha election results have upended the political landscape and removed any doubt about who will remain the most influential person in Indian politics. Calling it a comeback is a misnomer because Narendra Modi Didn’t go anywhere; He returned to office for the third time that summer; And the victory in Haryana had already boosted the morale of the party. But the comeback still perhaps captures the spirit of what has just happened, as Modi’s political capital has been largely replenished following the assembly election results in Maharashtra, India’s most important state in terms of economic weight and political In terms of weight, it is at second place after Uttar Pradesh. , One victory would have been enough but the scale of the victory really makes Modi strong.
This restored political capital strengthens Modi’s control over the government and the party. It silences those who might have notions of secretly or publicly challenging Modi’s political choices in the party or the broader Sangh Parivar. This gives the Prime Minister political space for at least another year until the elections. Bihar By the end of 2025, to focus on implementing its agenda without major electoral hurdles (till then only Delhi has elections). This ensures that the BJP’s influence over corporate India in Mumbai remains intact. And this has once again disappointed Modi’s rivals, especially the Congress. Winning Jharkhand would have been icing on the cake for the party and there will be regret of not winning Ranchi, but the real victory is Maharashtra. And now it is up to Modi to shape the future of the state and give it the direction of political stability and governance that it has lacked for the last five years.
Devendra Fadnavis
Very few leaders have gone through such political changes Devendra Fadnavis Have experienced in the last decade. A rising star from Nagpur, chosen and made chief minister largely because the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh liked him and the BJP national leadership wanted to choose a young leader in 2014, Fadnavis honed his political and administrative skills, only To become a victim of BJP – Shiv Sena broke down on the issue of who will be the CM in 2019.
After failed political experiments, a stint in the opposition, an active role in dividing two regional parties, a return to power, a demotion to the post of Deputy Chief Minister (ostensibly for the party but perhaps because others wanted to pull him down a notch or two) Were), and setback in Lok Sabha elections, Fadnavis is back – and how. The nature and scale of Maharashtra’s victory has again put Fadnavis in the top echelon of state leaders in the BJP along with Yogi Adityanath and Himanta Biswa Sarma. This prepares them for leadership in Maharashtra or an important political post at the Centre. His strong Sangh roots, access to capital due to his continued influence on power in Mumbai, his tenure in the government and now his proven ability to survive politically adverse times while remaining a disciplined soldier, will make him the target when the race for national leadership comes around. Everything will be in his favor. The BJP will launch at some point in the next decade.
Sharad Pawar
When? Sharad Pawar Entered the Maharashtra Assembly for the first time, Indira Gandhi had just become Prime Minister, and the opposition was attempting its first broad anti-Congress coalition under the leadership of Ram Manohar Lohia. It was 1967. It is quite incredible that Pawar, now 83, remains such a central actor in state politics even after 57 years. But while his longevity and shrewdness have often been praised, this will likely be the last election in which he will play such a central role, posing a crisis for Pawar, his family and his party.
The scale of the damage and losses establish Ajit Pawar – not Supriya Sule – as the true heir to Sharad Pawar’s legacy, at least as far as state politics is concerned, despite Sule’s high profile in Delhi. yes. This leaves the father and daughter with the option of either merging with the Congress, which Pawar has mentioned, or attempting to revive the party, a task Sule is considering considering his older brother Pawar. Will have to be done in view of, or an effort will have to be made. Reconciliation with nephew, an exercise that will seal Ajit Pawar’s leadership position! Sharad Pawar, the boy from Baramati who became the biggest politician of Indian politics, has to take some tough decisions ahead. And he doesn’t have time on his side.
Uddhav Thackeray
Uddhav Thackeray In 2019 he had a choice. He could have let Devendra Fadnavis become chief minister, accepting the fact that the terms of the alliance his father had forged with Pramod Mahajan decades ago had changed and the BJP was now the senior partner, and continued to exercise power from Matoshree. And prepared his son Aditya to lead the party in the government as a minister and waited to see a change in politics. Instead, Thackeray decided that he would make the same claim that he had said the BJP had promised him the chief ministerial post. In the process, he broke the saffron alliance, sided with ideological opponents, formed the government (and became CM), saw his party disintegrate and was left in the opposition again. This election was a referendum on their 2019 decision.
And people have spoken. Was it because Eknath Shinde’s army was stronger, or because he had the advantage of power, or because he was seen as the true ideological heir to Balasaheb’s legacy, or because Thackeray Sena cadres did not work for the alliance? , or whether it was the shift to a moderate urban party that separated the party from its roots, the truth is that Uddhav and Aaditya Thackeray have led to a humiliating defeat. This will have an impact on maintaining their party structure, retaining workers, fighting the BJP or even becoming a strong opposition. The toughest political test of the father-son duo is about to come.
Eknath Shinde
Those who did not understand the intricacies of Maharashtra politics probably had no idea of this. Eknath Shinde Unless he decides to part ways with Uddhav Thackeray, forge an alliance with the BJP and lead the Maharashtra government in 2022. Then the Lok Sabha results emboldened those who believed Shinde had made a mistake; He was, at best, a fleeting political phenomenon; And that Sena workers will never leave the Thackeray family. And yet, proving that politics is not linear and predetermined and that it is not always smart to make lazy assumptions about political leaders, Eknath Shinde had proved his doubters wrong in the most effective way possible – by winning an election. Which makes his army the real inheritor of the army’s legacy in Maharashtra, at least for now.
Shinde’s party actually performed relatively well in the Lok Sabha elections as well, with a higher strike rate than any other ally in the grand alliance. He pushed welfare schemes, including cash transfers for women, which many see as a gamechanger in this election. An old party organizer from Balasaheb’s time, Shinde had a stronger hold on the Sena’s local networks than many anticipated. And BJP cleverly allowed him to remain the face of the alliance so as to garner as many votes as possible. What happens next is unclear and will depend on power negotiations within the alliance as to who becomes CM, but Shinde is now a strong regional leader in his own right.
Ajit Pawar
Under the guidance of his uncle Sharad Pawar, Ajit Pawar Formed the Nationalist Congress Party in Maharashtra. He became the face of both the good and the bad of the party – good in terms of the NCP’s strong organizational network in western Maharashtra and its absolute loyalty among supporters who had seen the solid economic good done by Pawar for the region; Bad in the context of the perceived, alleged and real machine of corruption and patronage that the NCP presided over. And that’s why when Ajit Pawar formed an alliance with the BJP, Sharad Pawar’s NCP had a clear objective – to stop the nephew from snatching away the good (organisation), and blaming him for the bad (corruption).
It didn’t work. Ajit Pawar, good and bad, has no bearing on him, as was the case during the Lok Sabha elections, when elements within the larger Sangh Parivar were unhappy with the BJP forging an alliance with a man who practiced that kind of politics. It represented the kind of politics the Sangh had claimed to fight. Come to work for Mahayuti. But differences within the Union have been resolved, and it is possible that in its centenary the larger objective of maintaining power in the Union’s home state will prevail. This gave Pawar the necessary external enabling environment to focus on the internal – and here lies the fact that he had a clear edge over Supriya Sule in terms of experience and hold on state politics and its networks. The victory allows Ajit Pawar to establish himself as the heir to the Pawar legacy and remain in power, while also ensuring that the corruption cases against him remain dormant.
Hemant Soren
Voters may not like corruption. But voters also don’t like it when they feel that a leader has been selectively targeted for corruption. And if the leader is from a marginalized social group that has often been victimized by the state and is familiar with the distortions in implementing the rule of law, the reaction is even more intense. This has happened repeatedly in Indian electoral history. Hemant SorenHis remarkable political comeback will be recorded as a part of this history – as a political leader who, after being politically persecuted, braved the legal hurdles that came in his way to follow the political path of democratic mandate. Was seen coming back to power through.
But Soren’s victory is not just a reflection of his political flexibility; It is also a reminder that in politics, merely engineering division, plotting communal divide and trying to impose one’s ideology on a community that has its own history and struggles and issues does not always work. This is what BJP was doing with the tribals. And Soren endured it all, thanks to his father’s legacy among tribal voters, his wife’s courage in standing up when he was arrested, his party’s organizational roots and his colleagues. The Jharkhand victory is an affirmation of Soren’s legacy and gives Hemant an opportunity to convert popular goodwill and newly acquired political power into focused governance.
Rahul Gandhi
Perhaps no leader has wasted political opportunities so many times Rahul GandhiIt was only a matter of summer when a better-than-expected performance in the Lok Sabha cemented the Congress’s position as the other pole in Indian politics, allowed Gandhi to become leader of the opposition, made his fans feel innocent and even That even his critics were forced to make proposals. His utmost praise. It was all based on the Congress winning 99 seats, its third-worst performance in history, but only because the bar had fallen so low the previous two times, the defeat felt like a victory. Yet, within six months, Gandhi presided over a return to business as usual.
If, in Haryana, the defeat was due to factional trouble within the Congress and fights among its caste leaders, in Maharashtra, there was trouble within the alliance. Certainly, Congress was one of the three pillars of the MVA. But as a party that ruled Maharashtra 15 years ago, from 1999 to 2014, and now has less than a tenth of the seats in the assembly, the national leadership cannot shirk responsibility. Gandhi should have managed differences within the alliance, strongly countered the government’s new welfare efforts and strengthened the organization on the ground. If the Congress can’t even seize the political opportunity in India’s richest state, having delivered a stinging rebuke to the BJP just six months ago, the impression is that Gandhi is out of touch, or not serious, or not in control. Are, or not coherent, bound to re-emerge. This will also reduce his ability to unite the opposition in Parliament. And this weakens their position in making a case against the government. Jharkhand consoles. But the task of rebuilding the Congress became more difficult.
XDefiant, Ubisoft’s upcoming cross-over arena shooter, still does not have a solid release date and now we know why. In a blog post, producer Mark Rubin confirmed that the game failed its console certification with PlayStation and Xbox, and therefore has been delayed from its original American summer window. It is now eyeing a release sometime between mid-September to the middle of October, depending on any required day-one patches. It’s worth mentioning that not passing a certification test is incredibly common for games, but we hardly ever hear about them since it’s taken into consideration by publishers when setting a release date far in advance.
Rubin explained in the blog post that with XDefiant, the team has decided to be transparent about their processes, starting with multiple beta sessions which let players hop into unfinished versions of the game. “These were real tests and not just marketing events. So, when it comes to when we will release the real answer is ‘as soon as we can.’ And we will continue to update you with more info when we have it,” he said. The aforementioned certification and compliance checks are not to be confused with a game’s quality or bugs, but rather to check whether it adheres to a platform’s expectations. For instance, whether trophies are unlocking properly or if the friend list is being updated with the proper game status, name, and activity.
It appears Ubisoft submitted XDefiant for certification at the end of July, hoping to ship it by the end of August. However, it failed and so, the team has spent the last 3–4 weeks fixing those compliance issues and preparing for another submission. Currently, the game is in the stage of the process where the developers are finalising the submission build and hope to send it to first-party platforms within the next two weeks. If it passes ‘cleanly,’ XDefiant will be out sometime in mid to end of September. But if it comes back with a ‘conditional Pass,’ the studio will need to implement a day-one pass to ensure any lingering fixes for compliance. That would push the launch date to anywhere between early to mid-October.
XDefiant is a free-to-play arena shooter set against a vibrant punk rock backdrop, roping in gunmen from Ubisoft’s flagship franchises like Splinter Cell, Far Cry, Watch Dogs, and more, so they can duke it out in 6v6 arena matches. Each class is equipped with a unique set of skills that can help turn the tide on-field, with Echelons as the stealth-based operators who can turn invisible, while the attack-minded Cleaners — from The Division — can send out a flying drone that engulfs its path in flames. In my XDefiant first closed beta impressions, I mentioned that “while its core gameplay is slickly executed, I struggle to see its appeal in the long run,” especially when you consider the FPS multiplayer market that’s already filled to the brim with arcade shooters. Since then, the game also had an open beta session in June.
XDefiant is now eyeing a launch sometime between mid-September to mid-October on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series S/X.
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Xiaomi 15 and Xiaomi 15 Pro are all set to launch in China next week, the brand announced in a social media post on Thursday. The flagship smartphones with HyperOS 2.0 will be released alongside the Xiaomi SU7 Ultra, Xiaomi Pad 7 series, and Band 9 Pro. The Chinese tech brand has also posted official images revealing the design of the phones. The Xiaomi 15 series is confirmed to be the early adopter of the flagship Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC. It will feature Xiaomi’s HyperCore technology.
Xiaomi 15 Series Gets Launch Date for the Chinese Region
Xiaomi, via Weibo, disclosed that the Xiaomi 15 series will be announced on October 29. The launch event will begin in China at 7:00pm (4:30pm IST). The company will also introduce the Xiaomi Pad 7 series, Xiaomi SU7 Ultra and Xiaomi Band 9 Pro at the event. The event will also mark the release of HyperOS 2.0 skin based on Android 15.
First-look posters of Xiaomi 15 and Xiaomi 15 Pro reveal a sleek design with a micro-curved screen and advanced Leica-tuned triple-camera setup. The rear camera layout resembles the module design of the Xiaomi 14 series. The colour options are also identical to the earlier series, indicating a continuation of the existing design language.
Like its predecessor, the Xiaomi 15 and Xiaomi 15 Pro have slim bezels and rounded corners. The frame of the standard model is made of aviation aluminium. The Xiaomi 15 Pro will have an 8.35mm thickness and 213 grams weight. It will feature a quad-curved screen, covered with Xiaomi Dragon Crystal Glass 2.0. The vanilla Xiaomi 15 is confirmed to boast a 6.36-inch display.
Xiaomi SVP Adam Zeng earlier this week confirmed that the Xiaomi 15 series will be the first smartphone to adopt Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC in global markets. It will come with Xiaomi’s HyperCore technology. The lineup is expected to launch in markets outside China in the coming months.
Teja Sajja’s Hanu-Man, directed by Prashant Varma, has emerged as one of the biggest sleeper hits of the year, with a box office collection exceeding Rs 200 crore. The stage is now set for the next chapter in the franchise as Rishabh Shetty joins the series, portraying Lord Hanuman. Speaking about the film’s success in an exclusive interview with ETimes, Teja said, “The success of the film has given us greater responsibility and a huge opportunity to share our stories with a global audience.” Teja also revealed that one of the most memorable compliments for his performance came from none other than Ranveer Singh. He shared, “Ranveer called me, and we had a fantastic conversation. He really loved the film and discussed every minute nuance of my performance.” The film is a rare example of a South Indian production achieving nationwide success despite not featuring major stars like Rajinikanth, Prabhas, Jr NTR, or Ram Charan. Reflecting on the audience’s response, Teja said, “The love we received from different parts of the country made us feel truly at home.”
Teja Sajja opens up about nerve-wracking stunt moments in ‘HanuMan’ shoot: ‘I feared of dying’
Hanu-Man is now evolving into a franchise, with Rishabh Shetty, known for his performance in Kantara, joining as Lord Hanuman. Teja revealed that he has been friends with Rishabh for some time and expressed his excitement about collaborating with him to create an even bigger film in the franchise.
Teja Sajja is set to enthrall the audience in his next titled Mirai. He is introduced as a Super Yodha who is there to stop the eclipse from reaching the Secret 9 of Ashoka. He excels in Karra Samu (stick fight), and other forms of fights. The film will be released in multi-languages- Telugu, Hindi, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam, Bengali, Marathi, and Chinese languages on April 18, 2025.
