EA Play Arrives August 31 on Steam Starting at Rs. 315

The newly-renamed EA Play — previously known as EA Access on consoles, and Origin Access on PC — will arrive August 31 on Steam. EA Play Pro will remain exclusive to EA’s Origin games client.

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Netflix is testing a shuffle button to help you decide what to watch next

Ever find yourself in that position where you want to stream something but aren’t sure of what to watch? Find yourself scouting and scrolling through a catalogue of content on Netflix only to find that you’ve spent half an hour doing so? Well, it looks like Netflix feels your pain and has been testing a shuffle feature to recommend something for you to watch instantly. According to The Verge, Netflix has been testing the Shuffle feature since July. The shuffle button appears under a users profile photo when logging into Netflix and as of now is available only on TV devices. We checked on our Android TV, and Fire TV stick and the feature isn’t here yet. 

It looks like the shuffle feature will not be restricted to the opening profile page of Netflix. The Verge also spotted a “Play Something” option in the side menu on the TV smack bang in the middle of Home and Latest. 

Interesting new feature @netflix ... but what kind of insane person just says, “yolo, let’s spin the Netflix wheel of fortune” pic.twitter.com/6WDJrmd7pG

— Turner Levison (@TurnerLevison) August 18, 2020

With the plethora of content available on streaming services, it can get overwhelming to find something interesting to watch. The new shuffle or “Play Something” option could help users discover content they would have otherwise ignored. Since the shuffle is based on the content you already like or watch, it can help find content that matches your taste but you didn’t know existed on the streaming service.    

If you are excited about the feature and don't find it on your TV, then worry not. Netflix has told The Verge, “We run these tests in different countries and for different periods of time - and only make them broadly available if people find them useful.” So if a lot of people find the feature useful, expect it to make an appearance on your TV and hopefully other devices soon. 

In the meantime, if you are wondering what to watch next, you can check out our list of new and upcoming shows across streaming platforms here. Also, did you know you could change the UI language of Netflix from English to Hindi? Learn how you can do that here. You can also check out our list of best fantasy movies on Netflix here.

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Call of Duty Mobile: Heres what Season 9 Conquests Seasonal Challenges have in store for you

Call of Duty: Mobile’s Season 9 Conquest update is finally here and with it, we finally have an idea of the seasonal challenges developers have in store for us. As one might expect, Conquest’s Seasonal challenges offer plenty of customisation options for players so that they can make the most out of the new Gunsmith mode. Here’s a look at the three Seasonal Challenges available this month and what players can earn.

Do note that all seasonal challenges are now live and will end on September 9.

Assault Rifle Expert

This five-part seasonal challenge is aimed at giving players access to more customisation items in Gunsmith. All players have to do is level up an Assault Rifle of their choice. The first reward is given out at level 15, then 20 and then all the way to level 50

(Uncommon) Type 25 – Ammo Box

(Rare) Calling Card – Winter Siege

(Rare) Sticker – Stocked Up

(Rare) Charm – Space Blaster

(Rare) ICR-1 – Retro Nuclear

Trench Broom

This eight-part challenge is aimed at SMG players and offers players a range of new weapons. Most notably a couple of rare versions of the Razorback SMG. Here’s what players can expect when paying this challenge. 

(Uncommon) Knife – Ammo Box

(Uncommon) PDW-57 – Ammo Box

(Uncommon) ICR-1 – Ammo Box

(Rare) Razorback – Eagle Feather

(Rare) Razorback – Sewed Snake

Survival Kit

Survival Kit is a seven-part challenge for Battle Royale players. Players are tasked with checking out new areas, using customised weapons and more. Rewards include a rare weapon, rare character and an epic calling card. 

(Uncommon) Medic – Eagle Feather

(Uncommon) Wingsuit – Ammo Box

(Epic) Calling Card – Double Crossed

(Rare) M4 – Sewed Snake

(Rare) Special Ops 1 – Sewed Snake

Besides these season challenges, there are also two events going on. Namely, the Master Smith Event and the Cargo Combat Event. Both these events will end on August 20, after which Call of Duty: Mobile will shift to the Finest Hour event. The Master Smith event encourages players to customise their weapon, while the latter is all about the new Shipment 1944 map. If you are having trouble understanding Gunsmith, then check out our guide here. For those players having trouble winning in Shipment, check out our tips and tricks here.

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PUBG Mobiles Day vs Night Event ending in a few days: Heres what you need to know if you havent played it yet

PUBG Mobile Day vs Night Event is about to come to an end in the next few days. The event is available for players till August 20 and gives players the chance to win some pretty snazzy in-game items like outfits and skins. If you haven't yet played this mode, here’s what you need to know about the Day vs Night Event.

Players are tasked with completing matches in Classic Mode in PUBG Mobile in order to accumulate in-game points. The first three matches are set in the ‘Day mode’ and once completed, ‘Night mode’ gets activated. Night Mode tasks players to complete challenges in Classic Mode to get multipliers for any further points earned. 

PUBG Mobile’s Day vs Night Event ending in a few days

However, do note that these challenge missions must be completed before 22:00 UTC (03:30AM IST). Any challenge completed after that time will not be counted.  

The points system starts from 10 points and goes onto 1000 points. Players can win a number of rewards like the Key, Ancient Coins, Feathers, and the Eternity Crate. 

The Eternity Crate gives players a chance to win notable prizes like the Golden Lock Parachute skin, Hot Pizza Backpack skin, Temple Guardian set, Golden Feathers, AG Currency, and Ancient Coins. 

You can check out the video below for more info.

Besides this, PUBG Mobile also has a bunch of other events all through the month of August. This includes the new Ancient Secrets game mode that introduces puzzles and boss battles. You can learn more about that here. 

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Xiaomi Redmi 9A receives Wi-Fi Alliance certification ahead of Indian launch: Specifications and expected pricing

Xiaomi Redmi 9A could launch in India in the coming few weeks as the phone has been spotted on the Wi-Fi Alliance certification website. The Redmi 9A follows the Redmi 8A and is part of the Redmi A-series of entry-level smartphones.

Recently, Xiaomi launched the Redmi 9 in India as the Redmi 9 Prime and now it seems it is looking to bring the Redmi 9A to India soon. According to a report by MySmartPrice, the Indian variant of the Redmi 9A will run on MIUI 12 out-of-the-box and is expected to come with the same feature-set as the global version.

Xiaomi Redmi 9A specifications and expected pricing

Xiaomi Redmi 9A measures 9mm in thickness and weighs 196 grams. It features a 6.53-inch HD+ (1600 x 700 pixels) resolution display with a waterdrop notch cutout for the selfie camera upfront which gives it a tall 20:9 aspect ratio.

The Redmi 9A is powered by MediaTek Helio G25 processor with an octa-core CPU clocked at upto 2.0GHz with PowerVR GE8320 graphics and MIUI 12 to boot. This is paired with 2GB RAM and 32GB storage, however, the variants can differ from region to region. Additionally, the phone comes with a dedicated microSD card for storage expansion.

The Xiaomi Redmi 9A comes with a 13MP primary rear camera with an f/2.2 aperture, PDAF support and backed by an LED flash. The rear camera can shoot in 1080P at 60FPS and on the front, you get a 5MP selfie camera.

The phone comes with the basic set of connectivity features and sensors like Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 5.0. The Redmi 9A comes equipped with a 5,000mAh battery with support for 10W charging speeds.

Xiaomi Redmi 9A is priced ar EUR 99 which roughly translates to Rs 8,500 by direct conversion. However, we expect Xiaomi to retail it at a much more affordable price point when it launches in India.

 

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Nokia 53 officially teased to launch soon in India: Specifications and expected pricing

Nokia 5.3 is coming to India and the company has started teasing the launch of the phone on its official social media handles. Earlier, the Nokia 5.3 listing went live on the Nokia India website hinting at its imminent launch, revealing everything there is to know about the phone. 

Never miss out on capturing your favourite moments with the Nokia 5.3 #Nokia5dot3 pic.twitter.com/Rt2TtiA68s

— Nokia Mobile India (@NokiamobileIN) August 18, 2020

Nokia 5.3 was officially announced in March alongside Nokia 8.3, Nokia 1.3 and Nokia 5310 (2020). It comes with an HD+ screen, quad cameras on the back and runs on stock Android 10. Let’s take a brief look at the specifications and expected pricing of Nokia 5.3. 

Nokia 5.3 specifications and expected pricing

Nokia 5.3 features a 6.55-inch HD+ (1600 x 700 pixels) resolution display with a waterdrop notch cutout on the front that gives it a 20:9 aspect ratio. The screen is topped with a layer of Gorilla Glass 3 for added protection against regular wear and tear. It measures 8.5 millimetres in thickness and weighs 185 grams.

The Nokia 5.3 is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 with an octa-core processor and Adreno 610 GPU. This is paired with 3GB/4GB/6GB of RAM and 64GB storage with an option to further expand it by using microSD card. It runs on stock Android 10 out-of-the-box.

The phone comes with a quad-camera setup on the back that consists of a primary 13MP camera with an f/1.8 aperture, a 5MP ultra-wide-angle camera, a 2MP macro camera and a 2MP depth sensor. The rear cameras can record in upto 4K UHD at 30FPS. On the front, there is an 8MP selfie camera housed within the notch cutout.

There’s a fingerprint sensor on the rear panel and the Nokia 5.3 is fitted with a 4,000mAh battery with regular 10W charging speeds. It is priced starting at EUR 189 which roughly translates to around Rs 16,500 by direct conversion, but we expect it to be priced much aggressively upon launch in India.

 

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MSI announces AMD A520 MAG and PRO motherboards for budget PC builds

MSI has unveiled the AMD A520 chipset based motherboards for AMD Ryzen processors using the AM4 socket. The A520 motherboards are seen as a replacement for the AMD A320 budget-oriented motherboards and will support AMD's latest 3rd 7nm Ryzen and Ryzen PRO processors. Moreover, these A520 motherboards will also support the recently launched AMD Ryzen 4000 G-series processors which have in-built Radeon RX Vega graphics capabilities. The A520 motherboards are expected to be economical. We don't have the official pricing for the MSI A520 motherboards launched today.

MSI is launching two lineups using the AMD A520 motherboards today, the MAG series for Gamers and the PRO series for businesses and enterprises that require smart management features such as DASH LAN. These new A520 motherboards will feature MSI DDR4 Boost which allows RAM to be overclocked up to 4600 MHz and these boards reportedly utilise 2 oz thickened copper PCB for better durability and stability.

FOR GAMERS - MAG A520M VECTOR WIFI

MAG A520M VECTOR WIFI is the latest motherboard from the MAG Series. This board uses MSI's Extended Heatsink Design which includes the M.2 Shield Frozr for M.2 SSDs. Together with Turbo M.2 it allows for SSDs to attain peak performance without facing thermal throttling. It supports Wi-Fi AC 3168 and Gigabit LAN for networking and Onboard DisplayPort and HDMI for AMD Ryzen APUs.

FOR PRO & BUSINESS – PRO SERIES AND DASH LAN

PRO Series aims to provide users with a smarter working environment. All MSI A520 PRO motherboards support Turbo M.2 Gen3 x4 and 4K HMDI display. There are 3 Micro-ATX motherboards – A520M PRO, A520M -A PRO, and A520M PRO-C DASH. The A520M PRO-C DASH is designed for a business and corporate environment, with the featured COM port, Printer port, and DASH LAN fulfilling all the workplace’s needs.

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