Tech Wrap: Galaxy S21 series launched, new Star Wars title announced

More tech news includes Google smart speakers get Guest Mode and Samsung launching Galaxy SmartTags.

Here's what happened in tech today.. (Pixabay)

It was an interesting day in the world of technology today. On one hand, Samsung hosted the Galaxy Unpacked 2021 event wherein it launched a bunch of new devices including the Galaxy S21 series smartphones along with the Galaxy Buds Pro earbuds. On the other hand, Ubisoft announced that it was partnering with Lucasfilms for a new StarWars game.

So here's what happened in tech today:

Galaxy S21 series launched

Samsung launched the Galaxy S21 series smartphones consisting of the Galaxy S21, S21+ and S21 Ultra smartphones. The Galaxy S21 series starts at ₹69,999 in India and it will go on sale in India on January 29.

Samsung hosts Galaxy Unpacked 2021 event

Samsung on Thursday hosted the Galaxy Unpacked 2021 event wherein it launched the Galaxy S21 series smartphones. It also launched the Galaxy Buds Pro at the event along with Galaxy SmartTags. You can check all the details here.

Google smart speakers get Guest Mode

Google had introduced ‘Guest Mode' for Google Assistant in October last year. It is now rolling out Guest Mode for Nest smart speakers and smart displays.

YouTube adds voice search to web

YouTube has added voice search to its web app. With this, users can use voice commands to search for videos on YouTube and navigate parts of the UI.

Ubisoft to develop new Star Wars title

Ubisoft today announced that it is collaborating with Lucasfilm to launch a new Star Wars gaming title. This new Star Wars game will be developed by Ubisoft's Swedish studio Massive Entertainment.