Is PUBG Mobile really banned in India Android users can still play the game

It has been a week since PUBG Mobile was banned in India, along with 117 apps and games, and after lengthy obituaries and even some alternatives cropping up, the game itself is far from being dead in India. The ban is seemingly superficial and while PUBG Mobile has been taken down from the official app stores on Android and iOS, the game itself has not stopped working. Players who have it installed can still play matches, while users who download the game from the official website can get a taste of the new PUBG Mobile 1.0 update that just dropped.

And by the looks of it, PUBG Mobile is putting up a strong fight to reverse the ban. The PUBG Mobile ban was announced on September 2nd, and in a surprising move, PUBG’s parent company, PUBG Corporation dropped Tencent Games as a franchise partner in India, and announced the game will be handled directly by PUBG Corporation, a South Korean company.

you can use VPN to update,, once update then no need VPN... btw Pubg mobile is still working in india.

— AKSHAY BANSAL (@modecraft) September 7, 2020

PUBG Mobile Korean version is still working in India. Looks like the servers are still accessible even after the PUBG ban. pic.twitter.com/W1Hk8D1ia6

— tarunsayal (@tarunsayal34) September 6, 2020

That certainly instils hope of seeing the game come back online in India, but for a comeback to happen, the game first has to stop working. There are now reports on social media that PUBG Mobile can still be played in India, despite the ban in place. Digit.in also independently verified the development and can confirm the game is indeed still working. But there are caveats in place.

The official PUBG Mobile website has been blocked by ISPs in India, and users are resorting to using a VPN connection to access the website and download the game. However, users who have the game already installed in the device may not be able to get the new update even with a VPN connection, as the downloads are not initiating in-game. The only other alternative is to download the app from the official website.

Downloading the APK from the official website will also grant access to the new 1.0 update that just dropped bringing a revamped Erangel map, along with a host of other visual upgrades.

What’s new in the PUBG Mobile 1.0 Update?

The biggest update is the new Erangel 2.0 map. It’s a complete overhaul that makes the map look far more realistic than ever before. The graphics has been revamped enabling 90FPS gameplay on all supported devices, while gameplay mechanisms like lighting, environments and map locations have been revamped making buildings, sky and water look more life-like. It’s a massive log changelog, and you can read all about it here.

Wait, why is PUBG Mobile still working?

It's a question plaguing everyone's mind, at least whoever has been enjoying getting Chicken Dinners in the game would surely agree the present arrangement is amicable enough. But in all probability, this is only temporary. It seems the game servers for India are still active and anyone with the game installed can still join in. However, this may soon change with the government ordering the ISPs to restrict access to the server, so if you find the game still running, enjoy while it lasts. Or till it comes back.

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Xbox Series X and Series S confirmed to launch on November 10, starting at Rs 34,990299

Microsoft Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S are now confirmed to launch on November 10 starting at Rs 34,990. Microsoft has officially revealed that the Xbox Series X is priced at Rs 49,990 while the Series S will retail for Rs 34,990 starting November 10. Both the gaming consoles will be up for pre-orders starting September 22, however, India launch details have not been announced yet.

This is the tweet... Xbox Series X: $499 (ERP) Xbox Series S: $299 (ERP) Release date: November 10 Pre-order starts September 22: https://t.co/Dz5bRsAuwQ | #PowerYourDreams pic.twitter.com/MadZl4OOKJ

— Xbox (@Xbox) September 9, 2020

Xbox Series S was revealed on September 8 as the smallest Xbox ever with Microsoft calling it an all-digital console as it doesn’t come with a disc drive and 512GB SSD storage. Meanwhile, the Series X is the company’s flagship console that comes with a 4K UHD Blu-Ray drive and 1TB custom SSD storage to boot.

We heard you wanted prices? Xbox Series X ₹49,990 (ERP). Xbox Series S ₹34,990 (ERP). Release date November 10. Pre-order starts September 22: xbx.lv/3lYA474| #PowerYourDreams

Posted by Xbox India on Wednesday, 9 September 2020

The Xbox Series S offers 1440p gaming at upto 120FPS with support for DirectX ray-tracing, 4K upscaling, Variable Rate Shading, Variable Refresh Rate, Ultra-Low Latency and more. 

On the other hand, the Xbox Series X runs on a custom AMD Zen 3 CPU and RDNA 2 GPU with dedicated ray-tracing. This is paired with 16GB GDDR6 RAM and a custom 1TB SSD with an option to expand the storage via Seagate 1TB expandable card. Xbox Series X and S are compatible with Xbox One going further back to Xbox 360 games and more.

Both the Xbox Series X and S support Spatial Sound, Dolby Atmos and Dolby Vision as well. The major highlighting differences between both the new Xbox consoles is the gaming resolution they offer. The Series S offers QHD gaming while the Series X offers 4K UHD gaming at upto 120FPS.

Microsoft and Sony have both revealed the specifications of the Xbox Series X and PS5 respectively and you can see how the 2 consoles compare here. You can also check out our design comparison of the two consoles here.

 

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PUBG Mobile publisher looking for Indian partner amidst ongoing ban

PUBG Corp, the company that publishes PUBG Mobile could be looking to hand over distribution rights to an Indian partner amidst the ongoing ban, according to the latest reports. One of the most popular gaming titles in India, PUBG Mobile and PUBG Mobile Lite were among the list of 118 apps banned by the Government of India over alleged involvement in activities that are damaging to the sovereignty and integrity of the country. 

According to a report by Mint, PUBG Mobile’s publisher PUBG Corporation is in talks with an Indian gaming firm to distribute the game in India. The report cites “a person aware of the negotiations” who mentions that the PUBG Corp. is looking for an Indian partner to hand over the distribution rights in the country. 

Earlier this week, PUBG Corporation severed its ties with Tencent Games in India and currently owns the publishing rights for PUBG Mobile in India. PUBG Corporation is a subsidiary of the South Korean gaming firm Bluehold Studio. And you thought PUBG Mobile has links to China? 

While the name of the Indian gaming firm remains a mystery, rumours are ripe of Reliance Jio Platforms taking over distribution of PUBG Mobile in India. Though, there’s no official word about any licensing deal between PUBG Corp and Jio yet, so we would advise our readers take this with a pinch of salt.

Meanwhile, PUBG Corp. has said that it wants to work with the Indian government and follow the guidelines. “PUBG Corporation fully understands and respects the measures taken by the government as the privacy and security of player data is a top priority for the company. It hopes to work hand-in-hand with the Indian government to find a solution that will allow gamers to once again drop into the battlegrounds while being fully compliant with Indian laws and regulations,” the statement reads.

PUBG Mobile had logged in over 18 crores (180 million) downloads by the time of being de-listed by the Play Store in India. Currently, players of the battle royale title in India are unable to download the new PUBG Mobile 1.0 update that was released earlier this week.

Following the ban on PUBG Mobile in India last week, a 21-year old student from West Bengal took his own life for not being able to play the game on his phone. You can read about that story here.

 

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Xiaomi Redmi 9i confirmed to launch on September 15

Xiaomi Redmi 9i is confirmed to launch on September 15, the company has officially revealed. The Redmi 9i will join the Redmi 9 series of budget smartphones by Xiaomi. The Redmi 9i joins the Redmi 9, Redmi 9A and Redmi 9 Prime that were all released a few weeks ago.

Xiaomi has started teasing its fans about the Redmi 9i and has revealed that the upcoming phone features a waterdrop notch cutout, 3.5mm jack and will come with 4GB of RAM. As per earlier rumours, the Redmi 9i was expected to be a rebranded version of the Redmi 9A, however, Xiaomi has already released the Redmi 9A in India.

Having said that, the Redmi 9i could be the 4GB RAM variant of the Redmi 9A. Previously, tipster Ishan Agarwal had revealed that the Redmi 9i will come with 4GB RAM paired with 64GB/128GB storage options. The phone is expected to come in three colours-- green, blue and black.

Exclusive for @Pricebaba: Xiaomi is gearing up for Redmi 9i Launch in India! Check out the storage variants and colour options it will be available in, in the article linked below: https://t.co/qAElZN71uD

— Ishan Agarwal (@ishanagarwal24) August 27, 2020 Xiaomi Redmi 9A specifications

Xiaomi Redmi 9A features a 6.54-inch HD+ (1600 x 720 pixels) resolution display with a waterdrop notch cutout on top for the selfie camera. This gives the screen a 20:9 aspect ratio with 400 nits maximum brightness. It measures 9 millimetres in thickness and weighs 196 grams.

The 9A is powered by MediaTek Helio G25 processor with an octa-core CPU and is paired with upto 4GB RAM and 128GB storage options to choose from. It also supports memory expansion by upto 512GB via microSD card. It runs on MIUI 12 out-of-the-box.

The Redmi 9A comes with a 13MP camera with an f/2.2 aperture and a 5MP selfie camera housed within the notch cutout. It comes with the basic set of sensors and connectivity features like Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 5.0.

Xiaomi Redmi 9A is equipped with 5,000mAh battery with 10W regular charging speeds.

 

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PUBG Ban in India: Young Indians’ Aspirations Hit the Pause Button

Young Indians playing PUBG Mobile for their bread and butter are uncertain on whether they’ll stay relevant in the market due to its ban in the country.

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Here are all the phones set to receive Google Android 11 update in India

Google Android 11 update is officially rolling out for Pixel, OnePlus, Xiaomi, Oppo and Realme smartphones, with more phones set to get the update in the coming months. Google has released the final Android 11 update for Pixel phones while some other manufacturers are kicking off public beta tests for their mid-range and flagship smartphones.

With the Android 11 update, Google is adding a dedicated Conversations tab in the notification centre that groups all the chats from messaging apps, native screen recorder, smart reply features, app suggestions, one-time permissions to apps and more. The Android 11 update brings a lot of optimizations, fine-tuning the system and other enhancements that make the experience a lot smoother.

Hello, Android 11!  Learn all about the new features that make staying in touch easier, controlling your connected devices simpler, plus new privacy improvements: https://t.co/qUCmyz37WZ pic.twitter.com/ExkZIXafau

— Android (@Android) September 8, 2020

Here is a list of all the smartphones set to receive the Google Android 11 update in India.

Google Pixel Android 11 update

Google Android 11 update is now available for Pixel phones and if you are a user who owns a Pixel 2 or above, the update should be reaching you soon. Google has announced the availability of Android 11 update for the following phones:

Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL

Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL

Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL

Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL

Pixel 4a

OnePlus OxygenOS 11 update 

OnePlus has announced OxygenOS 11 Open Beta 1 for the OnePlus 8 series. The company had already pushed out the Android 11 Developer Preview 3 based OxygenOS earlier in August. Now, users of OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro can download the Open Beta 1 that brings in a slew of changes to the design and optimisations that make the OxygenOS 11 a smooth affair.

If you own either the OnePlus 8 or OnePlus 8 Pro, you can download the Open Beta 1 manually from the links below. Do note that if you choose to perform a local upgrade (recommended), there won’t be any loss of data and your OnePlus 8 series phone will get updated to OxygenOS 11 beta.

Download OxygenOS 11 Open Beta 1 for OnePlus 8 here and for OnePlus 8 Pro here.

After downloading the update, copy it to the root directory. Go to the Settings menu and scroll down to System and then tap System Updates. Tap the “Settings icon” on the top-right corner and select local upgrade. Choose the installation package and the phone will begin updating.

Read more about the new features and changes in OxygenOS 11 here.

Xiaomi MIUI Android 11 update

#Android11 is ready to rock! Mi 10 and Mi 10 Pro will be the first batch Xiaomi devices to receive the update of Android 11. @Android Check out for more information: https://t.co/RyQkL8EQwt pic.twitter.com/bAKHrS7JX3

— MIUI (@miuirom) September 8, 2020

Xiaomi has announced MIUI 12 global beta based on Android 11 for the Mi 10 series and Poco F2 Pro. In a post on its Mi Community, Xiaomi is accepting submissions for pilot testers for its Android 11 beta ROM made for Mi 10, Mi 10 Pro and Poco F2 Pro.

It is a limited release so interested users will have to fill a form with details about their smartphones and only a selected few will be chosen to test out the MIUI Global ROM.

Realme UI Android 11 update

We are thrilled to announce that #realme is among the first smartphone brands to provide @Android 11 to its users. Our official Android 11 Preview is now available for #realmeX50Pro. Check out #realmeCommunity to join & get to enjoy #Android11 right away→ https://t.co/WPdPu0VFow pic.twitter.com/V53vjphyHO

— realme (@realmemobiles) September 8, 2020

Realme is offering the Android 11 Preview of the Realme UI for the Realme X50 Pro. Like the Xiaomi MIUI beta test, Realme is also accepting applications from its fans and has limited the preview release program for 100 users of the Realme X5 Pro.

Oppo ColorOS Android 11 update

 ATTENTION #OPPOColorOS11 based on #Android11 is coming! Save the date to uncover the endless wonders of ColorOS 11 by joining our Global Launch Event at 9AM (GMT) on September 14th! pic.twitter.com/IOzTmTGNpi

— ColorOS (@colorosglobal) September 9, 2020

Oppo has also released the ColorOS 11 public beta for the Oppo Find X2 series. The company has also revealed that it is going to launch the ColorOS 11 officially on September 14 in a virtual event. The ColorOS Android 11 beta update will be provided to 2,000 users and Oppo is accepting applications for beta testers over on its Community forum.

We will update this list as and when more phones start receiving the Android 11 update in India.

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Xbox Series S Set to Debut on November 10, Microsoft Confirms

Xbox Series S console will debut on November 10, Microsoft has confirmed through a teaser video released on Tuesday. The official release date of the Xbox Series S matches with what was tipped earlier this week.

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