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Everybody is expecting the “Pokemon GO” Christmas event to be big, in fact, bigger than the Thanksgiving and Halloween events. The Christmas event is expected to reward players for getting back into the game.

Nintendo’s first Mario phone title, “Super Mario Run,” has set a download record. Users have lapped up the game and are now in exploration mode. This why, it is important to know the ways to unlock all the five lovable characters in the game and they are Yoshi, Princess Peach, Luigi, Toad and Toadette.

HTC 11 is undoubtedly a highly anticipated smartphone of 2017 and fresh reports suggest that the handset will sport some enviable specs and features that will make even the biggies stare. HTC is also replacing the HTC One X9 handset with a mid-range HTC X10 in January.

“Civilization VI” has surprised fans yet again with some new stuff. This time it is an 800MB patch and it’s a big holiday surprise as the update includes the new playable civilisation, Poland. Another is a “Winter Update” that introduces a few tweaks and fixes for the core game. It’s the paid pieces of DLC that introduces the new civilisation and some new scenarios.

“Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Blazing,” published by Bandai Namco Entertainment, recently received two additional playable characters. The update has also added new features to provide players with a better gaming experience.

Niantic has increased “Pokemon GO” spawn rates. It has significantly increased the spawn rate of each and every creature as players had complained about having a tough time filling their Pokedex.

Tech enthusiasts are considering the LG V20 as the most feature-packed smartphone of 2016. With this handset, LG has targeted the creative types and also those who are experimental with their handsets.

Square Enix is planning a grand opening ceremony for its “Final Fantasy” 30th Anniversary festivities and the event may happen as early as late January 2017. It could also discuss a lot about the “Final Fantasy 7” Remake.

New reports suggest that the Microsoft Surface Pro 5 could be released in two display sizes. The entry-level variant will have a 2K display (2736 x 1824 pixels) whereas the high-end variant will sport a 4K display with a screen resolution of 3840×2160 pixels.

Apple’s arch enemy Samsung could be developing iPhone 8 2017’s stunning curved display. Moreover, latest reports suggest that the flagship could come with an amazing bendy plastic display rather than glass. The OLED display will have highly improved picture quality and will also be lighter and thinner than conventional screens.

The Microsoft Surface Phone 2017 is likely to be discussed during the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2017. The company has created a login page for visitors and companies for the event that is scheduled to take place in Barcelona from Feb. 27 to March 2, 2017.

By now iOS users are well aware of “Super Mario Run” and its three modes. Those who have downloaded the game for US$9.99 (AU$14) to unlock all its features may have seen that Nintendo has made certain changes to the classic game. Here, the Toad Rally and Kingdom Builder modes’ tips and tricks have been discussed to give players an edge.

When Samsung remains tight-lipped about any of its upcoming devices, fans go crazy with anticipation. This is somewhat the case with Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 that is expected to be released early 2017.

As “Super Mario Run” has just released on iOS, this is the time players should start playing and take a lead. Here are a few tips and tricks that can get players going in the World Tour mode.

“Super Mario Run” is out on iOS now and everybody is preparing for the weekend. Ever since Nintendo decided to bring the classic game to mobile phones, it has created a lot of buzz and Apple too promoted the game exclusively to draw as much attention as possible.

A Xiaomi Mi Pad 3 leak has created quite a furore on the Internet. Due to some newly uncovered promotional material, the handset has been leaked in China.

“Super Mario Run” is set to become one of the highest earning mobile games in smartphone history and that’s a warning bell for “Pokemon GO.”

The Microsoft Surface Phone 2017 is expected to be a smartphone version of the Surface tablet and could be released in the first quarter of 2017. It has already created a lot of hype in the market due to its rumoured features and may become a tough competitor to Apple and Samsung, who are also looking forward to releasing some pretty awesome handsets in 2017.

Both the OnePlus 3T and Google Pixel XL handsets pack some high-tech specs and features, though the former is available at nearly half the price than the latter.

Alphabet Inc is separating the Google car project and from now on it will be a separate entity named Waymo. This way, the self-driving car project can focus on changing the transportation industry.

“Super Mario Run” is coming to iOS and it’s a big week for both Nintendo and Apple. The Nintendo-Apple partnership has received an unparallel amount of publicity with Apple leaving no stone unturned in promoting the game.

“Forza Horizon 3” Blizzard Mountain DLC has arrived on Xbox One and PC and it is the game’s first expansion. The DLC is set to make it extremely difficult for players and will test their driving skills as it will explore driving in blizzard conditions. Players have also been treated to a number of new super cars via the DLC.

A lot is riding on the Samsung Galaxy S8 that will be released in 2017. Samsung is reportedly packing it up with some incredible specs and features that users were not able to get a taste of due to the Galaxy Note 7 recall. The Galaxy S8 is being considered Samsung’s saviour of sorts. But then there is the Apple iPhone 8 and Samsung’s seeing red.

Apple has given its fans the perfect Christmas gift and it’s the Apple AirPods. The headphone jack killer is finally on sale in Australia.

The Andromeda OS is a mix of Android and Chrome operating systems. The Andromeda will reportedly have cross compatibility with future Google devices including Chromebooks.

Australia is digging a hole deep inside the frozen continent of Antarctica and hopes to beat China and Europe in seeking the window to the past that may well affect the planet’s future. Australia has joined the race to extract one million year old ice embedded deep within Antarctica’s frigid interior.

The eighth film in the “Fast & Furious” franchise, “The Fate of The Furious,” is coming to theatres on April 14, 2017. The new trailer released is shocking to say the least as Vin Diesel and The Rock (Dwayne Johnson) face off in the high-octane explosive gasoline guzzling mean machine saga. It seems that the movie has a tank full of surprises as Charlize Theron makes an enviable entry.

While Apple freaks will always choose anything Apple, the more experimental ones always gives other phones a chance to surprise them. Somewhat similar is Oppo F1s. Even though a comparison with Apple iPhone 7 may seem too farfetched, some may be surprised with the results.

The alleged design of the Microsoft Surface Phone has surface on the Internet and everyone is busy finding out more about it.