Battlefield 2042 release date delayed from October 22 to November 19, EA DICE has announced, citing challenges working from home during COVID-19. DICE will provide updates on Battlefield 2042 open beta later in September.
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Apple refuses to allow Fortnite back on the App Store
Last year, when Epic announced that players will be able to make direct payments on Fortnite, bypassing the app store’s own payment systems, Apple retaliated by banning the game from the App Store. Now, even with an anti-monopoly law passed in South Korea, the tech giant is refusing to reinstate the game.
South Korea made global headlines when it passed a law that banned Google and Apple from forcing tech developers from integrating their payment systems in their apps. In August this year, US Senators followed suit when they also announced a legislation that will enforce similar laws, making it illegal for brands like Google and Apple from mandating the use of their payment systems in apps. As a result, we may see several smaller payment gateways rise, now that the playing field has been levelled a bit.
In spite of the laws being passed, Apple has refused to reinstate Fortnite on the app store. Their official communication on the same, via Twitter, is that they don’t plan to get the game back on the App Store until Epic plays “by the same rules as everyone else".
This tweet came in response to Epic’s announcement on Twitter shortly after the new anti-monopoly law was passed in South Korea. They said "Epic intends to re-release Fortnite on iOS in Korea offering both Epic payment and Apple payment side-by-side in compliance with the new Korean law,"
Epic and Apple are currently embroiled in a class action lawsuit in the USA.
Also Read: Apple iPhone 13 series with new cameras and A15 Bionic chip launched in India: Price, specifications and availability
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You now only have to sell one kidney to buy the iPhone 12, iPhone 12 mini or iPhone 11
During their recent ‘California Streaming’ event, Apple announced the launch of its latest offerings - the Apple iPhone 13, the Apple Watch Series 7, and the 10.2-inch Apple iPad and iPad mini. Following their tradition, the company also slashed its smartphone prices by up to Rs. 14,000. These prices apply to the iPhone 12, iPhone 12 mini and iPhone 11.
The prices for all variants of the iPhone 12, iPhone 12 mini and iPhone 11 are affected by this announcement. The following is a breakdown of the prices:
MODEL
OLD PRICE
NEW PRICE
iPhone 11 64GB
Rs 54,900
Rs 49,900
iPhone 11 128GB
Rs 59,900
Rs 54,900
IP 12 mini 64GB
Rs 69,900
Rs 59,900
IP 12 mini 128GB
Rs 74900
Rs 64,900
IP 12 mini 256GB
Rs 84,900
Rs 74,900
iPhone 12 64GB
Rs 79,900
Rs 65,900
iPhone 12 128GB
Rs 84,900
Rs 70,900
iPhone 12 256GB
Rs 94,900
Rs 80,900
While these prices are tempting, it pays to note that the festive season in India is on its way. You’re likely to see these prices drop further, along with discounts and EMIs offered by specific banks. As a result, it makes sense to wait another month before buying any of these smartphones.
Also Read: Apple iPad Mini with bigger display and better design launched alongside iPad 9th gen
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Interactive Brokers launches cryptocurrency trading
On September 13 Interactive Brokers presents a minimal fee crypto trading platform and said making it the latest online retail brokerage to add digital assets to its offerings.
U.S. clients of the brokerage will now be able to trade and custody bitcoin, ethereum, ADA and AVAX along with stocks, options, futures, bonds, mutual funds, and exchange-traded funds, the Interactive Brokers said.
Interactive Brokers Chief Executive Officer said:
Milan Galik said that as financial markets grow continuously and the number of individual and institutional investors is increasing day by day for the creation of their wealth and financial goals.
Interactive Brokers Chairman said:
Interactive Brokers Chairman Thomas Peterffy said in the month of June they cater to active traders and sophisticated investors who would launch trading in cryptocurrencies by the end of summer as the nascent asset class becomes more mainstream.
Interactive Brokers Charges for Trading:
Interactive Brokers charges 0.12 percent to 0.18 percent of orders placed depending on monthly volume with no other fees like spreads, markups, or custody fees. The company also said it partnered with Paxos Trust Company to provide regulated crypto services which also works with companies like PayPal on digital asset trading to enable new services.
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Instagrams new favourites feature now gives you more control over your feed
Instagram is now testing a new feature known as Favourites, which lets you see posts from specific accounts at the top of your feed. This feature should help eliminate clutter from the feed by letting you access content from your favourite creators, before being subjected to random content from others.
As of now, there are no specific Instagram features (apart from the algorithm itself) that determine what posts appear on your feed first and what appear last. Typically, the algorithm chooses posts based on the types of content you have engaged with in the past, along with the types of creators you follow. The algorithm also shows promoted posts based on specific target audiences set by marketers. With the new Instagram feature, you should be able to bypass the algorithm to an extent and determine the kinds of content you want to see over others.
With the creator economy booming (and poised for further growth), this new Instagram feature should streamline content creation itself, with a stronger focus on value-based creation rather than a preference for regular posts. In other words, the Favourites feature should ensure that creators feature quality over quantity.
Having said that, audience interactions for trending content is proven to skyrocket, even for smaller creators. This performance is one that often opposes the value-creation argument by following a simpler philosophy - give the people what they want. Only time will tell whether the Favourites feature will truly impact content creation and distribution on the app.
Also Read: How to Download Instagram Reel Videos and save them on your Mobile
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Google apps on Android Gingerbread phones to be banned soon
Technology consumption patterns vary from region to region, with most users with high disposable incomes purchasing new smartphones every 2-3 years, and those with lower disposable incomes sticking to their smartphones for as long as they can. This means that with careful use, those belonging to the latter group can arguably extend their smartphone’s lifespan to as high as a decade. Budget-conscious consumers must now rethink their strategy, as Google is now restricting access to Google apps on Android phones with the Gingerbread OS (also known as Android 2.3).
In a move that seems designed to facilitate widespread adoption of newer Android models, Google will not allow users to sign in via Gmail on any Android phone that uses the Gingerbread OS. With this restriction, users will be blocked from using a host of Google apps on Android phones, such as Gmail, Google Maps and YouTube. Considering that users typically upgrade their operating systems when said upgrades are available, it’s fair to assume that most consumers who haven’t upgraded their phones do not have smartphones that are compatible with upgrades. As a result, this move will force consumers to purchase newer smartphones.
The company has stated that they are restricting access to Google apps on Android phones to protect their users. Simply upgrading to Android 3.0 will help you resume access to your favourite apps.
Also Read: Google Search page finally receives a Dark Mode update
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How to download PUBG Mobile Lite 0220 Beta Version APK
PUBG Mobile Lite is a lighter version of Pubg Mobile, providing everyone with the same gaming experience with lesser system requirements. Mobile gamers prefer Pubg Mobile Lite on a low-end smartphone because it can run smoothly with 1GB of RAM and requires 600MB storage. In terms of gameplay, it is similar to PUBG Mobile and other battle royal games. It differs in terms of gaming dynamics.
PUBG Mobile Lite developers have released a new 0.22.0 beta version, and the update is available on Google Play Store. If you can't access the game via the Play Store, here is how you can download the game via external download links.
To download PUBG Mobile Lite 0.22.0 Beta version, you can follow the steps given below.
Visit PUBG Mobile Lite's official website by clicking here. Download the APK file by clicking on "Click to download new version." After the APK file is downloaded, locate it and install the game. As we are installing the game via an external source, you need to enable the ‘Install from unknown source’ option if not enabled already. After the game has been installed, you are good to go and now you can enjoy the PUBG Mobile Lite 0.22.0 Beta version
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