FAU-G crosses 50 lakh downloads mark, becomes top-free game on the Google Play Store

Despite its less than stellar reviews, FAU-G aka Fearless And United Guards, has managed to garner over 50 lakh installs within two days of launch. As such, the game is now the top free app on the Google Play Store, beating the likes of Garena Free Fire, Call of Duty: Mobile and even Candy Crush Saga.

The game was launched on January 26 and had over 10 lakh downloads within a day. This was down to the sheer hype that the developer, nCore Games, managed to build around it. Before launch, FAU-G was touted as a ‘Made in India’ alternative to games released by Tencent, Activision, etc.  The game added a dash of patriotism by promising to tell stories of Indian soldiers on the frontlines. The game also included a level based on the Galwan Valley clash that occurred in 2020. Thanks to this hype, the game reportedly had over 40 million pre-registrations before launch.

FAU-G is the top free game on the Google Play Store

FAU-G currently has a rating of 3.5 starts with a total of 3,81,165 reviews. This is a decrease from the 3.9 stars that the game had yesterday. The game only offers the Galwan Valley mission to play at launch. The multiplayer-focused 5v5 Team Deathmatch and the Free For All mode will be added later. It should also be noted that the game only offers melee combat, and it is not yet known if firearms will be added in the future.

FAU-G also offers in-app purchases that range from Rs 19, all the way to Rs 2,999. This gives players Tokens, which is the game’s version of premium currency. These Tokens can be used to purchase weapons, and player characters. Players can also earn some Tokens for free by watching advertisements.

You can check out our review of FAU-G here.

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CDPR releases a Cyberpunk 2077 workaround for a game-breaking bug along with official modding tools

Cyberpunk 2077 has just got its first patch version 1.1 to fix the game bugs on all the platforms. But, the update ended up adding more bugs for some players. This bug prevents players from progressing any further in the game and was spotted in the Down on the Street quest. CD Projekt Red has also released official modding tools for the game.

After the patch version 1.1, some players experienced bugs on the Down on the Street quest. The bug involved the protagonist V having a conversation with Takemura. Players are unable to progress further because the bug prevents the scene from loading. The developers, on their official support page, shared a workaround for the bug.

Cyberpunk 2077 modding tools released by CDPR

The steps are as follows:

Load a gamesave before Takemura and V leave Wakako's office. Finish the conversation with Takemura outside the office right away Right after conversation, when the quest has been updated, skip ahead by 23hrs. See if the holocall triggers and the dialogue with Takemura starts

Going further, CD Projekt Red has also released official modding support tools for Cyberpunk 2077. Players have been modding the game before the tool was even released. They did this to improve game mechanics and make the game playable. The official tools will help the gamers in certain missions as well. The developers also stated that mod tools will be continuously updated alongside the game patches.

The game patch version 1.1 is about 5 GB in size for the PC and around 17 GB for console gamers. Another patch found on the roadmap is scheduled to be released in the coming weeks with free DLC and updates. In the meantime, You can check out our review of the game on the PS5, right here. 

 

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Indian government extends ban on TikTok and 58 other banned apps: Report

The Indian government has extended the ongoing ban on TikTok and 58 other apps including the likes of Shareit, UC Browser, Mi Community, Clash of Kings and more. These apps were among the 59 apps that were banned in June 2020 in India as they were found to be “engaged in activities which is prejudicial to sovereignty and integrity of India, defence of India, the security of the state and public order.”

According to reports by LiveMint, Reuters and Medianama that cites sources in the know, the Indian government has issued fresh orders to the app companies as it remains unsatisfied with the responses provided by them over data security and privacy concerns. The apps banned to operate in India include TikTok, Shareit, UC Browser, Clash of Kings, Mi Community, WeChat, UC News, Weibo, Xender, Xiaomi Mi Video Call, ES File Explorer, CamScanner and more.

The Indian government issued new orders extending the ban on these apps in the week of January 18, the report states. TikTok, one of the premier names in the list of banned apps, has already started scaling back its operations from India after it retained all of its Indian staffers even with the ongoing ban. 

In a statement to Medianama, a TikTok spokesperson said, “We have worked steadfastly to comply with the Government of India orders issued on June 29, 2020. We continually strive to make our apps comply with local laws and regulations and do our best to address any concerns they have. It is therefore disappointing that in the ensuing seven months, despite our efforts we have not been given a clear direction on how and when our apps could be reinstated. It is deeply regretful that after supporting our 2000+ employees in India for more than half a year, we have no choice but to scale back the size of our workforce. We look forward to receiving the opportunity to relaunch TikTok and support the hundreds of millions of users, artists, storytellers, educators and performers in India.”

Just last year, the Indian government has banned over 220 apps including the second wave of 118 apps that were restricted for use from September 2. PUBG Mobile was also among these 118 apps banned and while the developers of the popular battle royale game have announced an India-centric version of the game, it is yet to release it. It is unlikely that the launch of PUBG Mobile India may happen anytime soon, given that the government just extended the ban on the first wave of banned apps from 2020.

 

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Pokemon Go May Be Looking to Increase India Presence, New Job Listing Suggests

Game maker Niantic is scouting for local talent that can generate momentum, attend industry events in the largest cities in the country, and plan meetups for Pokemon Go community members. The employee may also have to generate more social noise by writing blog posts, articles, social media posts, and newsletters. The job listing hints that Niantic is looking at India ...

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Airtel demonstrates 5G network ahead of commercial rollout

Airtel has just announced that it has successfully demonstrated its Airtel 5G networks in Hyderabad. Airtel is taking on Jio in terms of operational success in 5G networks. Jio had earlier announced its launch of 5G services in 2021.

Airtel states that it has successfully orchestrated operations of Airtel 5G and 4G networks concurrently. This is broadcast over a liberalized spectrum in the 1800 MHz band through the Non-Standalone network technology. The company says that their 5G network is capable of delivering up to 10x speeds. Compared to existing technologies, it allows users to download a movie in a couple of seconds on a 5G phone.

Airtel has started testing its own Airtel 5G networks in Hyderabad

Currently, Airtel is using Ericsson 4G (DSS) as its equipment partner to deliver its 4G and 5G networks. Existing technology-neutral spectrums in mid-bands (1800/2100/2300 MHz) and sub-GHz bands (800/900 MHz) help in this regard. The technology allows Airtel to operate the 4G and 5G networks dynamically over the same spectrum block. The company states that it can deploy 5G networks easily through means of a simple software upgrade. There is no need to go through tedious hardware and network structure remodelling. Basically, with no major increase in operational costs, it allows Airtel to roll out its 5G services.

Airtel stated that once they get the government approval and the right spectrum bands available in adequate quantity, they will be able to roll out the 5G network in the country in a matter of months. Airtel did not provide any specific timeline for the commercial rollout of the 5G network in the country.

“The moment we receive government approvals, and we have the right spectrum bands and in adequate quantities, we'll be able to roll this [5G] out immediately,” said Gopal Vittal, MD, and CEO, Bharti Airtel, during a virtual media briefing.

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Xiaomi Mi 11 Pro leaked poster reveals new design with quad cameras and more

The Xiaomi Mi 11 Pro is one of the most awaited smartphones this year and a new leak has revealed its design and cameras. The Mi 11 was launched as the first phone powered by the Snapdragon 888 processor back in December 2020 but the Mi 11 Pro was a no-show. There are also rumours about a purported Mi 11 Lite that could make its debut in Thailand, followed by India soon. 

As per a post that was shared on Weibo, the Mi 11 Pro is shown in four colours with a large camera module on the back. Interestingly, the picture indicates that the Mi 11 Pro is slated to have a periscope lens in addition to three other cameras. Meanwhile, the text on the camera module hints at 120x digital zoom.

Mi 11 Pro could launch in February

Previous reports suggest that the Mi 11 Pro could also offer 10x optical zoom while the display is expected to be the same as the Mi 11. Additionally, there are speculations that Xiaomi could be planning to bring 80W wireless charging support to the Mi 11 Pro. The company has already unveiled it's 80W wireless fast charging solution back in October 2020, so it is likely to debut on an upcoming flagship phone. 

The Mi 11 Pro has been rumoured to launch sometime in February, however, there is no official word from Xiaomi yet. The company is preparing for a global launch of the Mi 11 after which it should arrive in other markets outside of China.

The Mi 11 Pro is expected to be a slightly upgraded version of the Mi 11 with improved cameras and fast wireless charging support. The Mi 11 was launched on December 28 as the world’s first phone to be powered by the next-generation Snapdragon 888 processor. The Mi 11 features a 6.81-inch QHD+ (3200x1400 pixels) resolution display that uses an AMOLED panel with support for 120Hz refresh rate. The screen is also topped with a layer of Gorilla Glass Victus for added protection.

Xiaomi Mi 11 is equipped with triple cameras on the back that includes a primary 108MP camera with an f/1.85 aperture, a 13MP ultra-wide-angle camera with 123-degree field-of-view and a 5MP macro camera. On the front, there is a 20MP selfie camera housed within the punch-hole cutout. The Mi 11 has a 4,600mAh battery to boot and supports 55W fast charging along with 50W fast wireless charging. You can read more about Mi 11 here.

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OnePlus Launcher update gives older OnePlus phones a taste of OxygenOS 11

OnePlus has been releasing frequent upgrades to their new devices such as the OnePlus 8 and 8 Pro. But, when it comes to older flagships, the company seems to be dawdling. The OnePlus 7 and 7T just received beta builds for OxygenOS 11. And, the roadmap for the stable build seems a month off.

Nonetheless, the company has found a new way to give the users a taste of the new upcoming update. They have released the OxygenOS 11 launcher available to the phones running Android 10 based OxygenOS devices. First spotted by Android Police, this new launcher update will give the older OnePlus device the look and feel of the new OxygenOS 11.

OxygenOS 11 beta build now rolling out for OnePlus 7 and 7T

The update will not feature all the bells and whistles of Android 11. Only the layout and launcher UI upgrades of the look and feel of the new generational update to come. The new launcher could see welcome improvements, but the reviews on the Google Play Store show a story otherwise as it is receiving some negative feedback.

Devices running Android 10 based on OxygenOS will support the new launcher upgrade. This includes OnePlus 6 series, the OnePlus 6T line, the OnePlus 7 and 7T series, and the OnePlus Nord. According to a spokesperson quoted by Android Police, the Nord N10 and Nord N100 will be added to this list later this week.

The stable version of Android 11 is yet to hit these older devices. The rollout could take longer as the OxygenOS 11 beta builds for the OnePlus 7 and OnePlus 7T have been released last month. So, much older devices will have to wait longer in the line to get the update.

In fact, OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro users have received the latest OxygenOS 11 update back in October. You can read more about that story, here. 

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