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With the year in its final quarter, WhatsApp’s annual upgrade to its phone support is ready to roll out soon. Starting November, the chat app will withdraw supports for some of the oldest devices that currently run WhatsApp. Users of such smartphones are hence urged to upgrade their device to a new one, in order to retain their WhatsApp account. WhatsApp had earlier released a list of devices that will become incompatible for running WhatsApp after November, The list pans across iOS, Android and other operating systems (OS) ecosystems. So no matter which company’s phone you use, if it is too old, you should look through this list with a keen eye.In terms of OS compatibility, WhatsApp says that its app will only run on Android version 4.1 and newer from November 1. For iPhones, this limit has been set to iOS 10 and newer versions. Similarly, KaiOS 2.5.0 and newer, as well as JioPhone and JioPhone 2 will run WhatsApp going forward.WhatsApp recommends its users to update their device or

Another year and another Pro iPhone. The iPhone 13 Pro is the more affordable — though not by much — phone in the list of Pro iPhones this year. It also looks like the odd one out. The iPhone 13 Pro Max, because it is the “maximum” of everything that Apple offers, gets all the buzz. While the iPhone 13, because it is relatively so much more affordable, gets all the love from consumers. But don’t underestimate the iPhone 13 Pro, and definitely not this year. It holds up well against the Max and offers much more than the vanilla iPhone 13. In other words, at its price of Rs 119,900, the iPhone 13 Pro offers a lot to users. This is the third year in a row that I’m reviewing the Pro model after testing the iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro. And, this year, the iPhone 13 Pro, apart from the display and battery difference, is almost identical to its bigger sibling, the iPhone 13 Pro Max. Unlike the iPhone 12 series, the iPhone Pro and 13 Pro Max pack the same set of cameras, including all the

Perth is scheduled to host the fifth and final test from January 14 but Richard Colbeck said the Western Australia (WA) capital might have to miss out because of the state’s quarantine requirements. The series is scheduled to start on December 8. (Reuters Photo)HIGHLIGHTSThe Ashes starts in Brisbane on December 8Cricket Australia (CA) said it was planning for all Tests as scheduled.WA Cricket boss Christina Matthews had earlier said that the match is “under real threat”Perth may not be able to hold an Ashes test over Australia’s home summer due to COVID-19 restrictions, sports minister Richard Colbeck said on Tuesday. Perth is scheduled to host the fifth and final test from Jan. 14 but Colbeck said the Western Australia (WA) capital might have to miss out because of the state’s quarantine requirements.Colbeck told Perth radio station 6PR players would not want to quarantine for 14 days in Western Australia as would be required if they played the preceding fourth test as scheduled in S

Premier League: Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta dedicated Sunday’s 3-1 win over Tottenham Hotspur in the North London derby to fans and urged his side to be consistent in the rest of the season. Example of what we can do: Arteta elated as Arsenal hand Spurs 3-1 defeat in North London derby (Reuters Photo)HIGHLIGHTSArsenal hammered Tottenham Hotspur 3-1 in the North London derbyPressure eases on Mikel Arteta as Arsenal notch up 3 successive victoriesArsenal moved to the 10th spot on the league table after overcoming poor startArsenal manger Mikel Arteta was elated after his side hammered Tottenham Hotspur 3-1 in the North London derby of Premier League on Sunday but the Spaniard called for consistency from the Gunners. Arsenal came up with a fast start that took Spurs by surprise. Arteta’s men were leading 3-0 at the 33-minute mark with Emile Smith Rowe, Pierre Emerick Aubamayeng and Bukayo Saka scoring in quick succession after a flurry of attacks at the Spurs half. The opposition were n

Kolkata Knight Riders captain Eoin Morgan heaped rich praise on Ravindra Jadeja after the CSK all-rounder played a late blinder to help his team seal a last-ball win over KKR in Abu Dhabi on Sunday. Eoin Morgan lauds Ravindra Jadeja after CSK seal last-ball win. (Courtesy by BCCI)HIGHLIGHTSDon’t think there’s a lot to do when Jadeja plays like that, says KKR captain MorganRavindra Jadeja hit a quickfire 22 and picked up a wicket to star in CSK’s winIPL 2021 has an abundance of top-class international cricketers: MorganKolkata Knight Riders captain Eoin Morgan drew comparisons between Sam Curran and Ravindra Jadeja, saying the CSK all-rounder plays a role similar to that of the English left-arm bowler. Morgan added that he doesn’t think that there is a lot to be done if Jadeja plays like that. A sensational cameo from Ravindra Jadeja (22 off 8 balls) towards the end helped Chennai Super Kings beat Kolkata Knight Riders by two wickets in a last-ball thriller. Morgan said that there has

IPL 2021: Gautam Gambhir said that MS Dhoni has to be playing in a position where he can get enough time to settle in as opposed to having to take on the responsibility of scoring as soon as he enters the field. Dhoni was unbeaten on 11 as he and Raina took CSK over the line in their match against RCB. (Courtesy by BCCI)HIGHLIGHTSDhoni has scored 3 and 11 not out thus far in the UAE this yearHe has managed just 51 runs in the nine innings he has played this seasonGambhir said Dhoni can get more time to build an innings if he moves up the orderChennai Super Kings (CSK) captain MS Dhoni should move himself to No.4 when the team qualify for the playoffs in the 2021 Indian Premier Leage, said former Kolkata Knight Riders skipper Gautam Gambhir. Gambhir said that Dhoni should be playing at that position regardless of whether CSK are chasing or defending a total. “MS Dhoni should bat at No.4 once CSK qualifies for the playoffs, irrespective of whether you are chasing or batting first so tha

T20 World Cup: Mumbai Indians’ successful head coach Mahela Jayawardene as the consultant for their qualifying campaign, starting October 17 in Oman. Mahela Jayawardene (L) will work with Sri Lanka during the qualifying stages of T20 World Cup (AFP Photo)HIGHLIGHTSMahela Jayawardene will work with Sri Lanka for 7 days during the T20 World CupSri Lanka will face Ireland, Namibia and Netherlands in the qualifying stageJayawardene roped in as consultant, keeping his track record with MI in mindSri Lanka’s batting great Mahela Jayawardene will join the senior national team as their consultant for the qualifying stages of the T20 World Cup in Oman. Sri Lanka have not been able to seal a direct berth in the Super 12 stages and have to play the qualifiers in Oman to make the cut to the tournament proper. The decision by Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has been taken keeping in mind Jayawardene’s tremendous track record with Mumbai Indians and his ready-made inputs post Indian Premier League stint wi

IPL 2021: SunRisers Hyderabad’s David Warner’s troubles continued as he was dismissed for a three-ball duck on Thursday by Anrich Nortje in the first over of the match. Warner was dismissed for a three-ball duck by Nortje. (PTI Photo)HIGHLIGHTSWarner was dismissed for a three-ball duck by NortjePietersen said that Rabada and Nortje have figured out how to dismiss WarnerWarner has scored just 193 runs in his past seven innings in the IPL at a strike rate of 108.42Former England captain Kevin Pietersen said that he was not surprised by SunRisers Hyderabad’s (SRH) David Warner being dismissed by Delhi Capitals’ (DC) Anrich Nortje for a duck on Wednesday in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Warner was caught at point off the third ball of the first over of the match. SRH went on to lose the match by eight wickets. Pietersen said that Nortje and his team mate Kagiso Rabada, both of whom are also the leading fast bowlers for South Africa, have figured out how to bowl to Warner. “Nortje and R