Nothing reveals phone (1) design

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Tech startup Nothing has something to show us once again. The company is teasing its first smartphone, the aptly called phone (1). It has a sort of transparent back with the wireless charging coil kind of visible. There's a dual-camera setup on the top left and a small Nothing logo on the bottom. There are some light-up strips around the charging coil and camera, which should be intriguing to see in person.

Nothing says in what comes off as marketing speak that the phone (1) is "Designed with intention. Full of warmth. And joy." From looking at this phone's back, it seems to have flat sides with the volume rocker on the left and the power button on the other side. Nothing says this device is made with consciously chosen materials. We will learn more about this during its launch on July 12 or possibly in the weeks leading up to it.

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Base iPad model rumoured to get USB-C, larger display

The base Apple iPad model might finally get a tech upgrade. Rumours claim its next iteration will switch from having a Lightning port to USB-C when it launches in the fall. This will allow you to plug it directly into supported monitors and other peripherals and improve wired data transfer speeds. If the reports are accurate, there will no longer be an iPad with a Lightning port, which would be a welcome refresh.

Aside from this, the iPad will reportedly get a larger display with the exact resolution as the iPad Air. Of course, the image quality won't be the same, but if you've just been looking for a larger screen, here's an option to consider. This iPad will supposedly have the fourth-generation Air's A14 Bionic processor and 5G support for the cellular variants. It's unclear if the design will change or if it gets support for the Magic Keyboard or second-generation Pencil. 

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'Valheim' will exclusively launch on Xbox consoles in 2023

Viking survival game Valheim will finally make its way from the Windows PC to become an exclusive console title on the Xbox. During Microsoft's Xbox Game Showcase, publisher Coffee Stain and developer Iron Gate announced that Valheim will be coming to the Xbox Game Pass for the Xbox One and Xbox Series X in early spring 2023. It will also be playable via PC Game Pass (and on the Microsoft Store) in fall 2022.

Both versions will have full cross-play support at launch when they're released so Vikings can "build, fight, and survive together"—whether you got the title on Steam, Microsoft Store, or console. Valheim is also expected to get its Mistlands update this year, which brings a new, tree-dense biome.

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Google Maps now shows toll prices on mobile

Google Maps doesn't just help you avoid toll roads. The app can now let you know how much you need to pay. At least if you drive in the US, India, Indonesia, and Japan. Google has enabled toll pricing in these countries for around 2,000 toll roads. It works on both Android and iOS. To see the prices, check your route options before you navigate. It'll show you an estimated cost based on when you're travelling. You can also tweak the settings to display prices with or without toll passes. And yes, you can still use it to avoid toll roads when possible. Google promises to bring the feature to more countries soon. It's a handy option, so we hope it makes its way here as quickly as possible.

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