PUBG Mobile Beta gets Metro Royale Mode as part of partnership with Metro Exodus

PUBG Mobile may have been banned by the Indian government, but that doesn’t seem to have slowed down the company in terms of updates. The game developers announced a partnership with the popular Metro series of games back in August, and now it looks like we finally know how the partnership will materialise.

You may have claimed a Chicken Dinner... but you haven't seen anything yet! Be sure to stay tuned for our collaboration with Metro Exodus, the latest video game in the acclaimed @MetroVideoGame series! More details coming soon! https://t.co/V8wiKgp7XD pic.twitter.com/DCyu8PERgo

— PUBG MOBILE (@PUBGMOBILE) August 7, 2020

For those who don’t know, Metro is a series of first-person survival horror shooters that is set in a post-apocalyptic Russia. Most of the world has been devastated by nuclear war and the surface world is left desolated by nuclear fallout, which has given birth to mutated monsters. Humans survived by taking shelter in the underground metro stations. The game is available on PC, Xbox One, and the PlayStation.     

While the developers are being mysterious about the partnership, the update has made its way to the Beta version of PUBG Mobile has already been updated with the same. Interestingly, our Beta version of  PUBG Mobile is updating, even with the ban in place. In fact, some players are still playing the standard version of PUBG Mobile, 50 days after the ban was put in place. You can know more about that here.

Coming back to the update, the partnership will see a new Metro: Exodus mode appear in-game. Called Metro Royale Mode, it adds a dash of survival elements to the game. Players get to play on a new map and get to choose a loadout before heading out. The new map features a number of new locations as well as underground sections where players will be able to ride pushcars.  

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Microsoft's Xbox App on iOS Brings Remote Play Functionality to iPhones and iPads

Microsoft’s Xbox app on iOS now supports streaming Xbox One games on iPhone and iPad. The new feature allows you to remotely play a game running on your Xbox One on you iPhone or iPad. The updated app brings several other changes and improvements as well.

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Ahmedabad Tops Indian Cities for Mobile Gaming, Opensignal Study Finds

Ahmedabad is the top city in India in terms of mobile gamers, according to a study by Opensignal. The mobile analytics firm has published a list of India’s top cities for mobile gaming in terms of the number of users. Navi Mumbai and Vadodara followed in at second and third ranks, respectively. Check out the full list.

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Amazon Great Indian Festival sale 2020: Best deals on washing machines

Amazon Great Indian Festival sale 2020 is underway with some great deals and offers across multiple categories including mobile phones, audio products, televisions, games and air purifiers, to name a few. With the onset of the festive season in India, many shoppers await some great discounts on home appliances and washing machines is one such category. So, if you have been looking to purchase a washing machine for you home, here are the best deals that you can check out on Amazon India.

Samsung 6.5 kg washing machine at Rs 13,490

Samsung’s fully automatic washing machine with a capacity of 6.5 kilograms is up for sale during the Great Indian Festival sale at Rs 13,490. This top-loading washing machine is suitable for a family of four or more people and comes with a 2-year warranty and a 10-year warranty on the motor. 

The Samsung WA65A4002VS/TL washing machine is currently selling at a discount of Rs 3,310 on its original selling price of Rs 16,800. Moreover, if you happen to be an HDFC Bank cardholder, you are eligible to avail an additional Rs 1,500 off on credit cards and Rs 500 off on debit cards.

Check out the Samsung 6.5 kg washing machine deal here

LG 6.5 kg washing machine at Rs 14,990

LG T7585NDDLGA is also a fully-automatic washing machine with top-loading functionality. This washing machine has a 6.5 kilograms capacity with features like smart inverter technology, turbo drum, 780 rpm motor, three-step wash and more. 

The LG 6.5 kg washing machine is priced at Rs 14,990 during the ongoing Amazon sale and has received a discount of Rs 4,000 on its original selling price of Rs 18,990. HDFC bank credit and debit cardholders are eligible to get an additional Rs 1,500 and Rs 500 off respectively.

Check out the LG 6.5 kg washing machine deal here

Bosch 6 kg washing machine at Rs 19,990

Bosch WAB16060IN is a fully automatic washing machine with a capacity of 6 kilograms and is suitable for bachelors or couples. The Bosch 6 kg washing machine has a front-loading system and is powered by an 800 rpm motor. It has features like the super 30 program modes, anti-vibration design, water protection and more.

This Bosch 6 kg washing machine is priced at Rs 19,990 down from its original price of Rs 25,999. This translates to a discount of Rs 6,000 and if you’re an HDFC Bank cardholder, the deal just became more exciting for you as you can get upto Rs 1,500 off on credit cards.

Check out the Bosch 6 kg washing machine deal here

IFB 6 kg washing machine at Rs 20,490

This IFB 6 kg washing machine is priced at Rs 20,490 during the Great Indian Festival sale 2020 and has received a discount of Rs 4,200 over its original selling price of Rs 24,690. Moreover, Amazon is offering an additional Rs 1,500 off for HDFC Bank credit cardholders which brings down the price further.

The IFB Diva Aqua BX has a capacity of 6 kg and comes with a 4-year warranty. It features an 800 rpm motor and has a front-loading system with 8 program modes and 2D wash program.

Check out the IFB 6 kg watching machine deal here

Bosch 7 kg washing machine at Rs 28,099

Bosch WAK24268IN washing machine has a capacity of 7 kilograms and is currently retailing at Rs 28,099 during the Amazon sale. It has received a discount of Rs 9,401 over its original selling price of Rs 37,500 which is roughly around 25%. 

There’s an additional Rs 1,500 off for HDFC Bank credit cardholders and the washing machine comes with a 10-year warranty on the motor. It is powered by an 800 rpm high-speed motor with upto 12 different wash program modes, in-built water heater and anti-vibration drum.

Check out the Bosch 7 kg washing machine deal here

 

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WhatsApp for web now lets you make voice calls: Report

WhatsApp for Web has made it convenient for users to chat on WhatsApp while working on their computers. This means, that once you are logged in on your computer, you don't need to reach for your phone every time you get a message. You can simply check the messages on your desktop/laptop. The desktop client also gives you notifications when you receive a new message. The one feature that WhatsApp for Web lacks is the ability to make and receive calls - both voice and video. But it looks like that’s about to change. 

According to WABetaInfo, a new version of WhatsApp for web/desktop has released. This brings the version up to 2.2043.7. The addition that this update brings is the ability to make calls. In the top right of a contact window, the user will see a phone icon letting him/her make a call. 

WhatsApp Web 2.2043.7: what’s new? More details and screenshots for Voice and Video Calls, from WhatsApp Web! WhatsApp has also added a "BETA" label, suggesting to offer Calls from WhatsApp Web soon!https://t.co/kkk9Oq5Mqx NOTE: This feature will be enabled soon.

— WABetaInfo (@WABetaInfo) October 19, 2020

Users can also receive a call using the desktop/web app. When receiving a call, you will see a small pop-up window that will give you the option to receive or reject a call. When making a call, you also get a small popup showing the status as calling or ringing, similar to what we’ve seen on a smartphone. 

According to the source, group voice calls and video calls are also there but the feature isn’t available yet. 

The feature to answer and make calls coming to WhatsApp for Web is quite interesting and will give users a totally mobile free experience for using WhatsApp for Web so long as your phone is on and connected to the internet. 

WhatsApp has added a bunch of new features to its mobile app along with some features that are in beta. You can learn more about them here.

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Reliance Jio 5G smartphone could be priced under Rs 5,000 at launch: Report

Reliance Jio’s yet-unannounced 5G smartphone could be priced under Rs 5,000 at launch and the company is already looking to bring the price down to between Rs 2,500-Rs 3,000 as sales progress, per the latest PTI report. The telecom operator is reportedly in talks with domestic smartphone manufacturers as well as global players to produce entry-level 5G smartphones for over 350 million 2G users in India. 

Back in July, Jio Platforms received an investment of Rs 33,737 crores from Google and as a part of its deal with the Mountain View giant, both companies are also collaborating to develop Android-powered entry-level 5G smartphones. According to the latest report by PTI that cites “a company official”, Jio could launch the 5G phone at under Rs 5,000 but aims to lower down the price to Rs 2,500-Rs 3,000 after scaling up the sales. 

Currently, the Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G-powered OnePlus Nord is the most affordable 5G smartphone available in India and is priced starting at Rs 24,999. However, Reliance Jio is not going up against the likes of the Nord as the company aims to transition 2G users to 5G smartphones, something that has been highlighted by Chairman and MD, Mukesh Ambani at Reliance Industries AGM conference, earlier this year. 

As per a previous report, Jio is planning to manufacture over 200 million smartphones by 2022 up from its earlier estimate of 100 million smartphones. The company is already in talks with local manufacturers such as Lava Mobiles, Karbonn and Dixon and more to increase the production capacity at their respective manufacturing plants. The final order for the Jio 5G smartphone will likely be distributed amongst two or more mobile phone manufacturers in India.

Another report hints at the possibility of Jio bundling tariff plans with its upcoming entry-level smartphone in an attempt to increase its subscriber base. India is still home to over 350 million users on 2G networks and Reliance wants to bring these users up to speed with its affordable 5G phone. 

Reliance Jio announced the Jio Phone back in 2017 and followed it up with the Jio Phone 2 in 2018. Since the beginning of 2020, Reliance has raised over Rs 152,000 crores in its digital arm, Jio Platforms from companies like Google, Facebook, Qualcomm and Silver Lake, to name a few. There’s no official word as to when we will be able to see Jio’s 5G smartphone in action, but we’ll keep an eye out for developments, nonetheless.

 

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32-inch TV deals to check out during the Amazon Great Indian Festival

32-inches is the right size if you are looking for a TV for a small bedroom or have limited space at home for a TV. 32-inch TVs bring with them a compact form factor and are usually HD ready TVs. Some of these TVs bring with them smart capabilities found on more expensive TVs while others bring with them basic smart capabilities. All the TVs have some smart capabilities though. They also bring with them enough connectivity options to ensure you can connect your set-top-box, gaming console and more. 

LG 32LM563BPTC

This 32-inch TV from LG brings with it an HD ready resolution and a refresh rate of 50Hz. It has 2 HDMI ports and 1 USB port for your connectivity needs. The TV brings with it 10W of sound output and support for DTS Virtual:X. The TV runs on LG’s Web OS and brings with it access to all popular streaming services. The TV also supports Active HDR. With exchange, you can get up to Rs 2,520 off on this TV. You can buy the TV here. 

TCL 80 32P30S

This 32-inch HD ready TV from TCL has a refresh rate of 60Hz. It has an IPS panel giving it wide viewing angles. The TV runs on Android TV bringing with it access to the Google Play Store and popular streaming services. For connectivity, it has 2 HDMI ports and 2 USB ports. It also supports HDR 10. The TV has 16W of sound output. With exchange, you can get up to Rs 2,520 off on this TV. You can buy the TV here.

Onida 32HIF

This Onida TV comes with a Fire TV stick built-in. This means that the UI of the TV is the same as a Fire TV stick. It also comes with an Alexa enabled remote control letting you control the TV using your voice. You can also control your Alexa enabled smart appliances from the comfort of this TV. The TV brings with it access to all popular streaming services. It has 16W of sound output. The TV has 3 HDMI ports and 1 USB port for your connectivity needs. With exchange, you can get up to Rs 2,520 off on this TV. You can buy the TV here.

Shinco 32-inch TV with Uniwall

This HD ready TV from Shinco has a refresh rate of 60Hz. It has an IPS panel giving it wide viewing angles. The TV has 2 HDMI ports and 2 USB ports for your connectivity needs. For audio, it has 20W of sound output. The TV brings with it support for most popular streaming services. With exchange, you can get up to Rs 2,520 off on this TV. You can buy the TV here.

Hisense32A56E 

This Hisense 32-inch HD ready TV has a refresh rate of 60Hz. It runs on Android TV bringing with it access to the Google Play Store, along with support for all popular streaming services. It has 20W of sound output and has 2 HDMI and 2 USB ports for your connectivity needs. The TV has a voice-enabled remote control and comes with support for Chromecast built-in. With exchange, you can get up to Rs 5,196 off on this TV. You can buy the TV here.

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