Battlegrounds Mobile India Teases Sanhok Map, Release Date Still a Mystery

Battlegrounds Mobile India will include the popular Sanhok map as per the teaser poster shared by the developers on Facebook. The poster does not share any information on the release date of the game.

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Moto Razr 2019 is now the most affordable folding smartphone you can buy in India

While looks are always subjective, we think most of you will agree that the new Moto Razr still is one of the best-looking smartphones out there right now. It was also one of the few foldable smartphones available in India alongside the Samsung Galaxy Fold series of devices. However, as with everything, staying on the cutting edge doesn’t come cheap. At launch, the phone started at Rs 1,24,999.

If you were one of the people that bought the phone at launch, then we have just one word to say to you, “ouch!”

Flipkart has heavily slashed the price of the Moto Razr. The phone now starts at Rs 54,999 for the 128GB variant and Rs 84,999 for the 256GB variant. To be fair, the phone is almost a year old, and even at launch, its specs were pretty mid-range. Especially when compared to the Samsung Galaxy Fold 2. However, if you’re on the lookout for a phone that will turn heads, you’ll be hard-pressed to find one better than the Moto Razr, and its folding screen design. Especially at this price range. 

Moto Razr specifications

The Motorola Razr features a 6.2-inch Cinemavision foldable pOLED screen with a 2142x876p display and a 21:9 aspect ratio. It comes equipped with a 2.7-inch external display with a 600 x 800-pixel resolution and a 4:3 aspect ratio. The foldable phone is powered by the octa-core Snapdragon 710 SoC with an Adreno 616 GPU. It comes equipped with 6GB RAM and 128GB storage and ran Android 9 Pie out of the box. The Motorola Razr (2019) sports a 16MP camera with f/1.7 aperture, 1.22um pixel size, EIS, Dual Pixel autofocus (AF) and Laser AF. As for the selfies, the foldable phone comes with a 5MP front-facing camera with  f/2.0 aperture and 1.12um pixel size. Further, it packs a 2510mAh battery with 15W TurboPower fast charging technology. The device comes with splash-proof water-resistant nanocoating. 

You can read our first impressions of the smartphone here. 

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Mass Effect Legendary Edition: Release Date, System Requirements, Price, More

Mass Effect Legendary Edition comprises three games — Mass Effect (2007), Mass Effect 2 (2010), and Mass Effect 3 (2012) — and is set to release on May 14. From its price to PC system requirements, here’s everything you need to know on the upcoming remastered collection.

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Sony PS5 DualSense Controller Now Works With iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Apple TV for Remote Play

Sony has said the PlayStation 5’s DualSense controller can now be used for remote play with iPhone models, iPad models, iPod Touch models, and Apple TV. This will allow users to play PS5 and PS4 games remotely on their iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch, or Apple TV.

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Everything you need to know about Battlegrounds Mobile India

Fans of good ol’ PUBG Mobile should be quite happy as their favourite mobile game is coming back. While it may be called Battlegrounds Mobile India, it’s still PUBG Mobile and should deliver the same action that players have come to expect from the series. Obviously, you’re going to have a lot of questions. So we’ve tried to answer as many as we could, with the information at hand.

So, who is developing the Battlegrounds Mobile India?

While Tencent was responsible for PUBG Mobile, it looks like Krafton Inc. will be taking over from them. One of the reasons why PUBG Mobile was banned in the first place was due to its Chinese links. However, Krafton Inc. is wholly South Korean. This should please the Indian Government.

What about my privacy and security? Is my data going to be safe?

A few months back, Krafton had announced that it would be working with Microsoft to ensure personal data protection through Azure. The company noted that Azure offered state of the art security and the most comprehensive set of compliance offerings of any cloud service provider. In its press release, Krafton also notes that all data collection and storage will be in full compliance with all applicable laws and regulations in India.

What about the gameplay? Will it remain the same?

Well, it is still way too early to say anything, to be honest. All we have to work with is one teaser image that shows the logo. From what we can gather, the gameplay will follow the same battle royale formula as before. It should also be noted that the characters are jumping into a desert map, which might just be Miramar. This might hint at the possibility that Battlegrounds Mobile India will offer the same set of maps as the global version of PUBG Mobile. 

Will I be able to play with foreign players?

In a word, no. Battlegrounds Mobile India will only work in India. As such, it should work in a manner similar to the Chinese version of PUBG that was re-released as Game For Peace. As  a bonus, players will get a lot of India-specific in-game events, and maybe even unlock India-specific characters

On the flip side, the game is limited to India. Players will not be able to compete with global players and teams. As a result, Indian teams will not be able to compete in global tournaments like the PUBG Mobile Club Open. To counter this, it looks like Krafton Inc plans to build an esports ecosystem in India. In order to achieve this, it has already heavily invested in Indian esports company, Nodwin Gaming. As such, expect a host of domestic Battlegrounds Mobile India tournaments, but nothing much in terms of international exposure.

OK… Do we know when we can play from?

No idea yet. Krafton has not yet revealed any information regarding the game’s launch. To be fair, even speculating on the launch is tough. Back in November, Krafton had announced PUBG Mobile India with the intention to launch it soon. But we all know what came of that. So for now, you are left better off waiting for an official announcement.

I’m already seeing a bunch of APKs online. Can’t I just sideload those and start playing?

Those APKs are not officially endorsed by Krafton Inc. As such they could feature malware or might just be used to steal personal information. In other words, stay clear of any APKs that you may see online and wait for any official announcement from Krafton regarding the availability of the game. 

Fine! At least tell me that I can pre-register for the game?

You’re in luck! Krafton Inc. noted in its press release that the game will have a pre-registration period before launch, this means that you can download the game the moment it becomes available. However, we still have no idea when the pre-registration period will begin. 

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PSA: Dont download any Battlegrounds Mobile India APKs that are currently available online

The announcement of Battlegrounds Mobile India by Krafton Inc. created quite a bit of storm. The game will be the new incarnation of PUBG Mobile in India and will give mobile gamers in the country a chance to win ‘chicken dinners’ after many months. However, in their excitement to get their hands on the game, they might just end up losing everything. 

A number of websites promising the APK files for Battlegrounds Mobile India have popped up, all promising the same thing. Early access to the game. However, it should be noted that Krafton Inc. itself has not posted anything about the launch of the game. In fact, Krafton has noted that there will initially be a pre-registration period for the game. In other words, the APK files posted on such websites are not genuine.

What will happen if I download and install some of these fake APK files?

Downloading one of these fake APK files leads to a whole host of problems. If you are slightly unlucky, you’ll end up with a cheap, knock-off game that is riddled with advertisements. If you are lucky, you’ll end up installing the Korean, Chinese or global version of PUBG Mobile. This will do pretty much nothing and the developer makes a bit of change from ad revenue. But, things can get much worse.

There is a chance that the APK might create a fake login screen and use that to phish for your login details. This can lead to hackers stealing your PUBG account or worse, your social media details where they might be able to try and scam your friends. There is also a chance that the APK could be malware or spyware, which can then be used to steal emails or bank account details. 

As always, remember to only download potentially dangerous files such as APK files from trusted sources like the Play Store. And keep an eye out for any official announcements from Krafton Inc. before making a call. 

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PlayStation 5 Will Remain in Short Supply Till Next Year, Warns Sony

PlayStation 5 (PS5) will remain in short supply till next year, a top Sony executive has said. Chief Financial Officer Hiroki Totoki said at a briefing that supply wouldn’t be able to catch up with the demand even next year, according to several people who attended and asked not to be named as it wasn’t public.

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