The deployment of iOS 16.5 is scheduled for May 16, GTA 6 would be the most expensive game ever produced, you will have to spend 799 euros to afford the portable console from Asus, this is the recap ‘of the week.
While the state tightens the rules of the ecological bonus, Apple deploys the final update of its iOS 16 operating system and Asus lifts the veil on the price of its future portable console. A new rumor suggests a signed agreement between Sony and Konami and another leak tells us that Rockstar would have spent more than a billion dollars in the production of GTA 6.
We tell you everything about iOS 16.5
All compatible iPhones are about to benefit from the final update of iOS 16 soon. Indeed, Apple has confirmed that iOS 16.5 will be released on the evening of May 16 in France. So it’s time to find out what’s new to expect with the rollout of iOS 16.5. A wallpaper in the colors of the LGBTQ+ community, a new Sport tab in Apple News, bug fixes, we take stock of the new features that users will discover next week.
Read > iOS 16.5 is coming next week, here are all the new features
Rockstar spends over a billion dollars to produce GTA 6
According to specialized YouTuber Dexerto Gaming, Grand Theft Auto 6 would be the most expensive game ever produced. Indeed, Rockstar would have spent more than a billion dollars in the production of its future juggernaut. As no figures have been officially confirmed, these reports should be treated with caution.
Read > GTA 6 will be the most expensive game ever produced, between 1 and 2 billion dollars in budget
The ecological bonus changes its rules
The French government continues to encourage the purchase of less polluting French electric vehicles from manufacturing. with a further tightening of the rules for the ecological bonus. Le Figaro reports that only electric cars made with less carbon energy will now benefit from the bonus. The aim of this new strategy is to encourage manufacturers to adopt an ecological approach in their production of electric cars.
Read > Ecological bonus: the rules are getting tougher, all electric cars are no longer affected, what is changing?
Check out the price of the Asus ROG Ally
The price of the future portable console from Asus has been unveiled and it is not given! Indeed, if we know the incredible characteristics of the Asus ROG Ally, we now know that it will cost 799 euros to get it. Go to our dedicated news to discover the different technical specifications of the Asus ROG Ally.
Read > ASUS ROG Ally: its price revealed and the portable console costs an arm, how much exactly?
Sony signs exclusive agreement with Konami
According to journalist Jez Corden’s tweet, Sony has concluded a new exclusive agreement with Konami. These words have not been officially confirmed by Sony or Konami, however if this information is correct, this signed agreement would make future titles from famous franchises such as Silent Hill, Metal Gear Solid or Castlevania, exclusive to the PS5, at least temporarily.
Read > Sony would have signed an agreement with Konami: Silent Hill, Metal Gear Solid and Castlevania soon PS5 exclusives
Our tests of the week
Asus Vivobook S15 E1504F: a versatile smartphone that still lacks power
Even if Asus offers here a smartphone with good autonomy, a keyboard with numeric keypad and a good display quality, it is far from perfect. We indeed regret the absence of a fingerprint reader and the AMD chip is not very efficient. The webcam is only capable of filming with HD definition (720p) but it ensures great confidentiality thanks to its small shutter.
Read > Asus Vivobook S15 E1504F review: an enduring OLED laptop, well suited to video streaming
Pixel 7a: a smartphone with a very good price/quality ratio
If we put aside its not very powerful zoom, its slow charging and its storage limited to 128 GB, the Pixel 7a is an excellent smartphone that will seduce you, in particular thanks to its competitive price compared to the competition. We love the quality of the display, the power of the processor or its very bright screen. Camera equipment has also been upgraded and Google AI continues to get stronger.
Read > Pixel 7a test: Google’s affordable photo smartphone
