WhatsApp makes it easier for users to delete duplicate images and videos: Heres how to use it

The WhatsApp storage management tool is been rolled-out to users globally and is pegged at making it easier for users to clean up their WhatsApp storage of duplicate images and videos. The instant messaging platform has redesigned the storage management option in the app to identify images or videos that have been shared multiple times or have accumulated over the years.

Before the release of a dedicated storage management tool, WhatsApp used to list the total phone storage used by individual chats and offered a detailed analysis of text messages, photos and videos shared between users. The users had the option of clearing up these items and free up the phone’s storage. However now, with the storage management tool, WhatsApp has received the ability to identify pictures and videos that were forwarded multiple times and can categorize these items based on the storage size occupied. 

The new storage management tool offers cleanup suggestions by listing pictures, videos and files under two categories-- forwarded many times and by file size. Users can then preview the selection and can proceed to free up phone’s storage by deleting them manually or in bulk.

How to free up phone’s storage by using WhatsApp storage management tool?

WhatsApp has stated that it has released the new storage management tool and it will be rolling out to more users in the next few days. With the new option, users will also be notified when the phone is running out of storage to save new messages and media files. 

Once you have received the new update, the storage management tool can be accessed by going to WhatsApp settings. Tap on Storage and data and then select Manage storage from the list. 

Under the Manage storage option, WhatsApp now depicts the storage used by WhatsApp media and other items in a bar graph. Moreover, the new storage management tool automatically groups duplicate images and videos under “forwarded many times” tab and files with more storage size under “larger than 5MB” tab. Users can review these selections and choose to delete the images, files or videos based on the storage space.

With its new storage management tool, WhatsApp aims to provide a simple option for smartphone users to free up their phone’s storage space. This will come in really handy, especially for users who have limited storage space on their mobile phones as it would easily help identify media files taking up unnecessary storage space and remove it. WhatsApp also recently announced a new feature called Disappearing Messages. The company has also released an FAQ on how it works. 

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Garena Free Fires next Elite Pass will be called Ultrasonic Rave

Free Fire has announced that its next Elite Pass (EP) will be called Ultrasonic Rave. As the name would suggest, the EP focuses on a retro hip-hop style and aesthetic. As always, the new EP adds a bunch of new skins and cosmetics. This includes the two main outfits, namely Stage Master Cooper and Starlet Candy. Both Cooper and Candy wear oversized iconic golden accessories, baggy pants, puffy jackets, and a matching arcade game special effect. Other skins include the Victory Tune backpack skin, Tomb of Boom loot ox skin, the Ultrasonic Rave surfboard and Mic Drop grenade skin. 

As with every other EP, Ultrasonic Rave also has a story behind it. It talks about a supercity where music technology can be used as a weapon. The story notes that other countries want to get their hands on this technology, and it's up to the protagonists, Stage Master Cooper and Starlet Candy, to keep this tech safe.  

Garena Free Fire also recently announced a new event to celebrate Diwali. Called Light Up Bermuda, the event introduces localized in-game events that include Indian themed emotes and costumes. The event tasks players with completing missions at the Light Up Bermuda Web Event. Players are tasked with collecting diyas to light up the map to 100%. These diyas can then be exchanged for weapon skins and emotes. Each skin costs 30 diyas, while each emote will cost 20 diyas. Players will also get a free Magic Cube on Diwali (November 14).

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These upcoming MediaTek chips could offer a big speed bump in mid-range smartphones

MediaTek has brought about a revolution of sorts among budget smartphones in India, with most brands opting for the company’s Helio G-series to power their smartphones. The G-series chips are touted particularly for their powerful CPU and GPU, and it seems MediaTek is far from being done with improving budget smartphone performance. New leaks indicate the Taiwanese chip designer is working on two 5nm chips that could potentially disrupt the budget segment.

The leak comes courtesy of Chinese leakster, Digital Chat Station, who claimed two MediaTek chips, MTK6839 and MTK6891 are being manufactured on a 5nm process, making them the first MediaTek chips to be made using the new technology. The two chips are also reportedly going to have cores based on the new ARM Cortex-A78 architecture, which could enable a significant jump in performance over the last generation. There’s also a big improvement in power efficiency that is expected.

So far, not much else is known about these two chips. Whether these will be under the Helio G-series or the Dimensity series, is also unknown at this point. It’s likely going to have a 5G modem built-in, considering the top-end MediaTek chips are now all 5G powered.

We also don’t know when the chips will hit the market. There is a chance we could hear about them from MediaTek before the year comes to a close, and phones powered by the chip should start cropping up early next year.

MediaTek has maintained an edge over Qualcomm this year, in the budget and mid-range segment, especially in India. Most smartphones priced below Rs 20,000 are now powered by a MediaTek chipset. With Qualcomm chips becoming more and more expensive over the years, MediaTek was able to dominate primarily by keeping the prices low, enabling OEMs to offer a better deal with a MediaTek chip onboard.

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Micromax In Note 1 vs Micromax In 1B: Whats different

The Micromax In Note 1 and the Micromax In 1B have officially launched as the budget and lower-midrange offering buy the company in India. With its feature-set, the In Note 1 goes up against the likes of the Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 and Realme Narzo 20 while the In 1B finds its counterparts in the form of Poco C3, Xiaomi Redmi 9, Realme C11 and the Realme C15.

Both the phones are aimed squarely at offering best in class specifications at an affordable price point, however, it remains to be seen if the new Micromax phones can take on the might that Xiaomi and Realme have amassed in the segment. The Micromax In Note 1 and In 1B are fairly different smartphones for two different set of use cases, however, there are some similarities too as they are cut from the same cloth.

Micromax In Note 1 vs In 1B: Pricing

Micromax In Note 1 is priced starting at Rs 10,499 for the base variant with 4GB RAM and 64GB storage and Rs 12,499 for the 4GB+128GB variant.

The Micromax In 1B starts at Rs 6,999 for the base variant with 2GB RAM and 32GB storage, while the 4GB+64GB model is being offered at Rs 7,999.

Micromax In Note 1 vs In 1B: Design and Display

The Micromax In Note 1 and In 1B both have a glossy back panel, however, the In 1B seems to have a dual-tone design on the back across three colours-- blue, purple and green. The In Note 1 is offered in two colours-- Green and White with the former having an X-shaped pattern on the back. 

The In Note 1 features a 6.67-inch Full HD+ (2400 x 1080 pixels) resolution display with a punch-hole cutout in the middle for the selfie camera. The In 1B, on the other hand, has a slightly smaller 6.52-inch HD+ (1560 x 720 pixels) resolution display with a waterdrop notch. Both phones use an LCD panel with minimal bezels and while we are yet to hold either of them in our hands, going by the pictures the In 1B seems to have a slightly wider chin.

Micromax In Note 1 vs In 1B: Under the hood

The Micromax In Note 1 is powered by the MediaTek Helio G85 processor that has an octa-core CPU with Mali-G52 MC2 GPU running at 1GHz. It has two high-performance cores running at upto 2.0GHz and six power-efficient cores clocked at 1.8GHz. The Helio G85 has been optimised with HyperEngine gaming technology that ensures dynamic resource allocation for a smooth gameplay experience.

As for the In 1B, it is powered by the MediaTek Helio G35 processor with an octa-core CPU and is paired with PowerVR GE8320 graphics. There are four high-performance cores clocked at 2.3GHz and four power-efficient cores clocked at 1.8GHz. 

The In Note 1 is being offered with 4GB RAM and upto 128GB storage while the In 1B is available with upto 4GB RAM and 64GB storage option to choose from.

Both phones run on stock Android 10 and Micromax promises system upgrades for the next two years. The In Note 1 and In 1B, both have a dedicated Google Assistant button that can be used to give voice commands to the AI assistant.

The Micromax In Note 1 has quad-cameras on the back in a rectangular camera module that consists of a primary 48MP camera, a 5MP ultra-wide-angle camera with 115-degree field-of-view, 2MP macro camera and a 2MP depth sensor. On the front, there’s a 16MP selfie camera housed within the punch-hole cutout with features like bokeh effect and beauty mode. 

Being a budget offering, the In 1B makes do with a dual-camera setup on the back that consists of a primary 13MP camera and a 2MP depth sensor. It uses an 8MP camera on the front for selfies.

Also present on both phones are rear fingerprint readers, face unlock, Bluetooth 5.0, 4G VoLTE support, 3.5mm audio jack and USB Type-C port for charging.

Micromax In Note 1 vs In 1B: Battery 

The Micromax In Note 1 and Micromax In 1B, both are equipped with a 5,000mAh battery, however, the former supports 18W fast charging while the In 1B has to make do with regular 10W charging speeds.

 

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Among Us Has Rolled Out an Update to Let Players Vote Anonymously, Friendlists and Bigger Servers Coming Soon

Among Us developers InnerSloth have released a patch for the game that adds options for anonymous voting, among other things. Other features introduced in the update include added task bar modes, new symbols for the fix wires task, and cosmetics to meeting screen.

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Here are all the games getting a free upgrade on the PS5 and Xbox Series SX

November is not only the festive month in India, but this year it is special as we will see the launch of the next generation gaming consoles, the PS5 and the Xbox Series S/X.  This time, however, one of the key changes is backward compatibility. Not only are the PS5 and Xbox Series S/X compatible with their respective previous generation, but game developers are also offering enhancements for those that purchase a game on the current-gen consoles and then move to the next-gen. But not all the games will get free next-generation upgrades. 

Both Sony and Microsoft have announced the official list of games that are getting a free next-gen upgrades to the new console at no extra cost. It can become confusing trying to understand which games you should purchase now and which you should wait for, but here's a list of games getting next-gen upgrades.

PlayStation 5: Assassin’s Creed Valhalla Atelier Ryza 2 Borderlands 3 Bugsnax Control(Only for Ultimate Edition) Cyberpunk 2077 Dead by Daylight Destiny 2 DIRT 5 DOOM Eternal Far Cry 6 FIFA 21(Till the release of FIFA 22) For Honor Ghostrunner Guilty Gear Strive Hitman 3 Horizon Forbidden West Immortals Fenyx Rising Kena: Bridge of Spirits Little Nightmares II Madden NFL 21(Till the release of NFL 22) Maneater Marvel’s Avengers Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom Mortal Kombat 11 Ultimate NBA 2K21(Only for Mamba Forever Edition) No Man’s Sky Outriders The Pathless Planet Coaster: Console Edition Praey for the Gods Riders Republic Sackboy: A Big Adventure Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six: Siege The Elder Scrolls Online The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Watch Dogs Legion WRC 9 Yakuza: Like a Dragon How is the free upgrade actually going to work?

The PS4 to PS5 upgrades depend on the publisher’s support to which version of the game is eligible for an upgrade and which one is not. If you purchase a digital version of a game on PS4 then you are eligible for a free upgrade to the digital copy of the same game on PS5. If you own a physical copy of the game on PS4 then you would require the same disc to run the game on PS5. So if you have a PS4 and you get a PS5 digital-only version, then all the games that have physical media would not be playable on the PS5 digital version.

Xbox Seres X/S: Assassin’s Creed Valhalla Call of the Sea Chorus Crossfire X Cyberpunk 2077 Halo Infinite Hellblade 2 Gears 5 Dirt 5 Destiny 2 Scarlet Nexus Second Extinction The Ascent Manifold Garden Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2 Yakuza: Like a Dragon Metal: Hellsinger Doom Eternal The Elder Scrolls Online Far Cry 6 Forza Horizon 4 Gears Tactics Grounded The Gunk Ori and the Will of the Wisps Psychonauts 2 Sea of Thieves Tetris Effect: Connected Watch Dogs: Legion

On the Xbox, the company has introduced a feature called Smart Delivery. This tech is basically used to bridge the gap between the previous-gen and the next-gen consoles.

Microsoft has announced that smart delivery will be available for all the first-party games from Xbox Game Studios such as Halo Infinite and Hellblade 2. But this smart delivery is optional for third-party developers.

If you buy Assassin’s Creed Valhalla on Xbox One and then get an Xbox Series X, the new console will automatically download the Series X version of the game and would also transfer the progress on the game from the cloud.  

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Activision Blizzard plans to bring all its franchises to mobile

After the success of games like Call of Duty: Mobile and Hearthstone, it would seem pretty apt that Activision Blizzard would look to bring their other franchises to mobile. In it’s Q3 2020 earnings report, the company’s investors expressed their interest in bringing all its franchises to the mobile gaming space. 

When asked about the company’s views on platforms beyond next generation consoles. Daniel I. Alegre, President and Chief Operating Officer of Activision Blizzard said that the company was “really well-positioned to take advantage of this expansion in platforms and also the associated economics.” Alegre further added that Activision Blizzard was “making sure: that it’s enabling its franchises on the billions of mobile devices available. “That's by far our biggest opportunity, and we're investing meaningfully to capitalize on this and to take all our franchises to mobile over time. That's really, really important for us,” he noted 

The list of franchises owned by Activision Blizzard includes Call of Duty, Warcarft, Starcraft, Overwatch, Crash Bandicoot, Spyro The Dragon, The Tony Hawk video game series, and one of the newest IPs, Sekiro. This of course, does not include the franchises owned by King, which is already primarily focused on creating mobile games like Candy Crush Saga. 

While Call of Duty is obviously amongst the biggest franchises owned by Activision Blizzard, there are some very notable franchises from Blizzard's side of things. This includes series such as Warcraft and Diablo. Robert A. Kotick, Chief Executive Officer & Director at Activision Blizzard notes that Blizzard has “dedicated creative talent” that is focused on delivering multiple mobile experiences in the coming years. He also added that it’s franchises were “well-suited for global, mobile, console, and PC gaming audiences. And we're determined to deliver compelling mobile experiences for both existing fans of our franchises and the hundreds of millions of players around the world who haven't yet played our games.”

Diablo: Immortal was a game that was announced back in 2018. However, saying that its announcement was poorly received by the hardcore PC gaming audience would be a massive understatement. However, Alegre notes that the game is shaping up to be quite good with a positive response from testers. He said, “amongst multiple Blizzard mobile titles under development, Diablo Immortal saw a hugely enthusiastic response in internal testing in the third quarter and will soon enter external regional testing.”

Of course, Call of Duty: Mobile’s popularity remains strong on mobile. Kotick noted that Call of Duty: Mobile has been downloaded over 300 million times worldwide and has become the highest grossing new game in the US App Store since its launch in October last year. “By expanding to mobile, we have brought in tens of millions of new players in countries far beyond our traditional audiences.” Back in June, Sensor Tower reported that the game had crossed the 250 million downloads mar

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