Weekly Tech Recap: Resident Evil Requiem Gets Release Date, OnePlus 13s Launched in India, Apple Mail Glitch & More
The tech world was abuzz this week with several key developments across gaming, smartphones, artificial intelligence, and software. Here’s your quick rundown of the top tech headlines that stood out:
🎮 Capcom Reveals Resident Evil Requiem Launch Timeline
Capcom officially announced the release date for Resident Evil Requiem, set to launch next year. The company has also confirmed that the first playable version of the game will debut at Gamescom 2025, promising more terrifying reveals throughout the year.
The game continues the legacy of the legendary franchise that started in 1996 with the original Resident Evil, created by Shinji Mikami and Tokuro Fujiwara. The last title, Resident Evil Village, was released in 2021.
📱 Apple iPhone Users Face Mail App Crashes Post-iOS Update
A wave of complaints has emerged from iPhone users following the iOS 18.5 update, with many reporting that the Mail app crashes or shows a blank screen. The issue has surfaced across Apple Communities, Reddit, and other forums.
While Apple is yet to officially acknowledge the problem, users are attempting temporary fixes—ranging from force closing the app to disabling auto-correct or reinstalling the app entirely.
🤖 Gemini AI Gets Task Scheduling Powers
Google’s Gemini AI assistant has added task scheduling capabilities, allowing users to set up one-time or recurring tasks. The feature was announced at Google I/O last month and is now being rolled out to AI Pro, AI Ultra subscribers, and select Google Workspace users.
With this update, users can better manage their day by scheduling actions directly through Gemini.
🛍 Microsoft Unveils Copilot Shopping Feature
As part of its 50th anniversary celebrations, Microsoft launched Copilot Shopping, an AI-driven shopping tool integrated into its Copilot app for both web and mobile. This intelligent shopping assistant helps users compare products, track prices, view reviews, and even complete purchases—all within the app.
The feature will also be extended to AI-powered desktop PCs soon, offering a seamless shopping experience powered by natural language queries.
🇮🇳 OnePlus 13s Officially Launched in India
OnePlus has launched its much-anticipated OnePlus 13s in India this week. Touted as a “compact flagship,” the device shares most specifications with the OnePlus 13T, but features a 32MP autofocus selfie camera and a slightly reduced 5,850mAh battery (compared to 6,200mAh on the 13T).
The starting price for the OnePlus 13s is ₹55,000, making it a strong contender in the premium mid-range segment.
