PUBG New State has officially launched in India as Krafton’s and PUBG Studios next-generation battle royale mobile game. The PUBG New State mobile game is now available to download on Android phones and will go live for iOS in the next few hours. PUBG New State had already got over 40 million pre-registrations globally and now the much-awaited game has finally been released in India.
PUBG New State is set in the future, the year 2051 where the world is gripped in anarchy which has led to the emergence of factions. The game deploys 100 people on the new battleground called Troi which is an 8km x 8km map that is filled with advanced weaponry and tactical support like drone calls, vehicles and new in-game mechanics that bring a seamless experience to mobile gaming. The PUBG New State also has realistic graphics with the introduction of global illumination technology making it better than all the other previous titles in the PUBG franchise.
PUBG New State: How to download?
PUBG New State has been released in India and is available to download from Google Play Store for Android phones and the Apple App Store for iPhone, iPad and iPod. While you can download the game on Android right away, it has not gone live on the App Store and it seems like it will be available for iOS in the next few hours.
Download PUBG New State for Android here
Download PUBG New State for iOS here
If you are an Android user, head to the following link to download and install PUBG New State. The download size for Android varies from phone to phone and on a flagship phone with Snapdragon 888 chipset, it is 1.67GB in size. As for the iOS version, it is 1.2GB in download size.
PUBG has also revealed a bunch of known issues with the game currently and has released a list of those issues for players on their website. You can take a look at it here.
If you are a PlayStation gamer who adds games to your Wishlist and wait for the price to drop before purchasing it then there is good news for you. Sony has updated how Wishlist's work on the PS Store. Until now gamers could add games to their Wishlist and would be notified when the game was up for pre-order or launched. But today, Sony has added a new feature to how Wishlist's work on the PS Store. Users can now receive a notification when their favourite game has gone on sale. Yes, the Wishlist will now tell you when games added to the list go on sale. This isn't a new feature and we have seen it in action on PC storefronts like Steam and also on the Nintendo Switch.
How to get notified that a game is on sale on the PS Store
To get notified when your favourite game is available on sale, simply follow the following steps.
Add games to your PS Store Wishlist Enable push notifications for Wishlist Updates on PS App or PS5 console You will now receive a notification when the game goes on sale.
A lot of gamers wait for a game to go on sale before they decide to purchase it. This has become a more common practice since Sony increased the price of its first-party offerings from $60 (Rs 3,999 in India) to $70 (Rs 4,999 in India) making gaming quite an expensive proposition. While Xbox gamers get to enjoy first-party games on day one on Game Pass, the same isn’t the case for PlayStation gamers who need to pay full price to enjoy first-party offerings on launch day.
Sony recently reached a milestone with its PS5 shilling 13.4 million units making it the fastest-selling console. What is surprising is that Sony managed to achieve this during a global chip shortage and we can only imagine how many units would have shipped if the chip shortage wasn’t there.
Sony’s PS5 launched globally on November 12, 2020, and is currently celebrating its first birthday. In India, the console went on sale on February 2, 2021. You can read our review of the PS5 here and check out our comparison with the Xbox Series X here.
Stay up-to-date with PS Store offers: ☑️ Add games to your PS Store Wishlist ☑️ Enable push notifications for Wishlist Updates on PS App or PS5 console ☑️ Get notified when it's time to save pic.twitter.com/Qk72XXWF7K
Priced at Rs 5990, the HyperX Clound Stinger S are a decent pair of mid-range wired gaming headsets. They've got a balanced sound profile that packs a punch to breathe life into action scenes in games. They're comfortable for long periods of use, and work well with all mainstream consoles. The microphone is fantastic, and good for use even in noisy environments. The software is the biggest let down, which offers absolutely nothing in the way of customisation, but at least you're getting 7.1 surround sound at this price range.
Here we have the HyperX Cloud Stinger S gaming headset for review. This is a wired, software-enabled 7.1 surround sound gaming headset, and another budget to mid-range offering from HyperX's already versatile lineup of gaming headsets. Priced at Rs 5,990, it's got a fair bit of competiton from the likes of Logitech and Corsair, so let's take a closer look at these headphones to find out if they're worth picking up.
HyperX Cloud Stinger S: Build and design
Let's start things off with the build and design. The HyperX Cloud Stinger S features a design that's very similar to the Cloud Stinger. They've both got an all-black plastic body, but instead of the red accents on the Cloud Stinger, the Cloud Stinger S has grey accents. The other difference is the microphone. While the Cloud Stinger's microphone can be removed, the Cloud Stinger S's microphone is not detachable, and has a flip-to-mute feature.
Coming to the build quality, like we mentioned above, the Cloud Stinger S features an all-plastic body, save the metal plate inside the headband. The earcups have faux leather on them, and are pretty comfy, even after long hours of use. There's faux leather on the underside of the headband as well, at the place where it rests on your head. The earcup hinges and the headband itself feel a bit cheap and flimsy when flexxed. Finally, the wire has a soft-rubber coating, i.e., it isn't braided, and is rather thin.
We found the Cloud Stinger S to be very comfortable to use. The earcups didn't feel too tight or put a lot of pressure on our ears, and we didn't feel like there was a lot of heat being trapped on our ears. Then again, the climate is fairly pleasant at the moment, so it could be different in summers when the climate is much warmer. The headphones felt fairly secure on our head, however, tipping your head or intense movement can shake them off pretty easily, which should be a rare situation for most. Unfortuantely, the HyperX Cloud Stinger S is not a good fit for people with smaller heads, who will struggle to get a good seal from these headphones.
At 275g the Cloud Stinger S is also pretty light, which definitely contributes to the overall comfort of the Cloud Stinger S. The earcups on the Cloud Stinger S can swivel, meaning you can face the earcups down and rest them on your neck when not in use for added convenience.
HyperX Cloud Stinger S: Features
The HyperX Cloud Stinger S features Dynamic 50mm neodymium drivers, with a closed back design. They've got a Frequency response of 18Hz-23kHz, which is much wider than usual 20-20kHz. The impedance on these headphones is 32 Ω, which means it should have no trouble being driven by mainstream consoles, and should be just about enough to work with smartphones as well, of course, you lose out on the 7.1 surround sound in this case.
These headphones feature onboard volume Controls as well, a volume slider that's present behind right earcup. For the connector, we've got a 3.5mm unijack, along with a USB adapter which is required in order to use the 7.1 surround sound.
Finally, coming to the microphone we've got a polar pattern uni-directional, noise-cancelling microphone. Which is also flip-to-Mute, a feature we love and would love to see all headphones adopt.
HyperX Cloud Stinger S: Performance
The HyperX Cloud Stinger S have a pretty balanced bright-leaning sound profile. This is fairly common in gaming headsets, which basically means that action scenes in games pack a little extra punch. Thanks to its balanced profile, the Cloud Stinger S is also decent for listening to most genres of music. However, these headphones have no EQ or sound customisation of any kind. Also, sound quality relies quite a bit on the headphones' fit and positioning. If, like we mentioned above, you happen to have smaller head, then the lack of a good seal will hamper sound quality. Similarly, slight variances in the headphone's positioning can alter the sound you hear.
The HyperX Cloud Stinger S has average soundstage performance at best, even with 7.1 surround sound turned on. It'll get the job done when playing FPS games, but there are certainly better options out there when it comes to more expansive and accurate soundstage performance. The Cloud Stinger S also has poor noise isolation, with most outside noise passing through unless you've got the volume turned up all the way to max. Which in-turn leads to leakage. The leakage is not a lot, and is only really noticeable at louder volumes.
Another issue we faced was with the volume between the two cups. There were no issues when controlling the volume via the onboard controls, however, reducing the volume through Windows system settings would drastically reduce the volume in the right cup, while the left cup was still fairly loud. This can get extremely annoying, and we found the only solution was to leave the Windows volume at max and control the volume through the headset's onboard controls.
That finally brings us to the HyperX Cloud Stinger S's microphone, which we really had no complaints about. Voice clarity is great and picks up voice easily. The noise cancelling on the microphone is fantastic, it has no trouble picking voice up even in noisy environments, while reducing or eliminating background noise.
HyperX's NGENUITY software leaves a lot to be desired. With the HyperX Cloud Stinger S, its sole purpose seems to be turning 7.1 surround sound on and off. That's it. The headphones' firmware can also be updated here, but there are no other settings or sound customisations to be found.
HyperX Cloud Stinger S: Verdict
Priced at Rs 5990, the HyperX Clound Stinger S are a decent pair of mid-range wired gaming headsets. They've got a balanced sound profile that packs a punch to breathe life into action scenes in games. They're comfortable for long periods of use, and work well with all mainstream consoles. The microphone is fantastic, and good for use even in noisy environments. The software is the biggest let down, which offers absolutely nothing in the way of customisation, but at least you're getting 7.1 surround sound at this price range.
Microsoft has launched the Surface Laptop SE which it has specially designed for students. The new Surface Laptop SE runs on Windows 11 SE which is a new version of the latest Windows 11 that has been tuned to offer better learning experiences to students. The Surface Laptop SE is the first device to launch running Windows 11 SE but more such laptops are going to launch later this year and in 2022.
Microsoft Surface Laptop SE specifications
The Microsoft Surface Laptop SE features an 11.6-inch HD+ (1366x768 pixels) resolution LCD with a 16:9 aspect ratio. The Laptop SE has a thickness of 17.85mm, weighs 1.1 kgs and has a plastic build. It is being offered in a single colour: Glacier.
Microsoft Surface Laptop SE is powered by the Intel Celeron N4020/4120 processor with 4GB/8GB of DDR4 RAM paired with 64GB/128GB storage. The Laptop SE runs on Windows 11 SE and comes preloaded with Microsoft 365 for Education.
The Surface Laptop SE has Intel UHD Graphics 600 along with a 1MP webcam and 2W stereo speakers. As for the I/O ports, the laptop has a Type-C port, USB-A port and a 3.5mm headphone jack.
It supports WiFi and Bluetooth 5.0 LE and Microsoft claim a battery life of upto 16 hours on typical use.
The Microsoft Surface Laptop SE is priced starting at $249 for the base variant with 4GB RAM and 128GB storage and $329 for the 8GB+128GB storage option.
Arguably the world's most popular content creation app, Instagram, now appears to be exploring the idea of creator subscriptions. This is according to a report by TechCrunch, which claims Instagram has recently added “Instagram Subscriptions" as in-app purchase options to limited users. Interestingly, this development comes after Instagram head Adam Mossier earlier in the year, said that the company was exploring subscriptions.
The report adds that the “Instagram Subscriptions” category can be found under the “In-App Purchases” section for the Instagram App Store listing. This new listing is reportedly visible along with Instagram Badges that users can buy to gift creators during live sessions. While the feature still appears to be in testing, there is some clarity on how it will be priced. As per the listing, “Instagram Subscriptions” in-app purchases will be available at a price of Rs 89. While interesting, the development is not surprising as Instagram isn't the first to try the subscription model, as Twitter has already launched Twitter Blue, its version of subscriptions.
Apart from this, Instagram recently introduced a new “Add Yours” sticker that creates public threads in Stories. This feature lets users respond to other users’ Stories with their own following a prompt or a certain topic. This feature can be used to create a content chain where each user adds their own Story. The global launch of this feature comes as Instagram initially tested the feature in Indonesia and Japan last month.
Despite being a feature for collaboration, this feature can also be used to discover more people to follow. As for Instagram's subscription model, it is likely to be a hit as it will help creators charge followers for exclusive content -- thereby giving them a reason to create more content. Monetisation of their content should also help them improve their work in the long term.
PUBG New State, the next generation battle royale game from PUBG Studios is all set to launch on November 11 globally. The game is set in the year 2051 and adds a futuristic take to the battle royale franchise. PUBG New State is already up for pre-registration on Android and iOS and has garnered over 40 million sign-ups globally. The much-awaited game is now finally launching in less than 24-hours and here’s everything you should know about it.
Get your gear and devices ready, Survivors. On November 11, 2021, 04:00 (UTC) PUBG: NEW STATE will launch globally!#pubgnewstate #globallaunch #11112021 pic.twitter.com/dYtThr65xj
— PUBG: NEW STATE (@PUBG_NEWSTATE) November 10, 2021 PUBG New State: Launch time details
PUBG New State is launching globally on November 11 at 4:00 AM UTC which translates to around 9:30 AM IST. The game is expected to be available to download from the Google Play Store and the Apple App Store from November 11 onwards.
In case you missed out, you can still pre-register for PUBG New State on Android and iOS. For everyone who pre-registers the game, Krafton will reward you with a limited edition vehicle skin.
Psst... still haven't heard the news? Pre-registration and social media channels are now open for India! Head over to the links below and show your excitement! Pre-register here: https://t.co/UN0rjLH4k5 Facebook: https://t.co/FWUOdZy2gl Instagram: https://t.co/2YeAEkm1Tt pic.twitter.com/R2rZsebWmn
— PUBG: NEW STATE (@PUBG_NEWSTATE) September 2, 2021 PUBG New State: About game and requirements
PUBG New State takes mobile gaming graphics to a new level with the introduction of “global illumination” technology. From the trailers and footage released online, it can be seen that the developers have gone all-out in bringing high-resolution graphics to their latest mobile game.
The game is set in the year 2051 where the world is gripped in anarchy which has led to the emergence of factions. The devs have revealed a map called Troi which is about the same size as Erangel (8km x 8km).
For Android phones, players need at least 2GB RAM or higher with a 64-bit CPU, OpenGL 3.1/Vulkan 1.1 running Android 6 or later.
The game will also be compatible with iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch running iOS 13/iPadOS 13 or higher with 1.2 GB storage.
HMD Global owned Nokia has launched a new smartphone, the Nokia X100. It's the company's first Nokia X-series smartphone made for the United States. The phone offers decent hardware and has been launched in an exclusive partnership with T-Mobile and the Metro network, reports GizmoChina.
Nokia X100: Specifications
The phone comes with a big display and is powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 480 SoC, which is an entry-level 5G chipset. Nokia has paired the phone's core hardware with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. The latter can be expanded using a microSD card slot that allows the user to further expand the storage capacity on the device up to 1TB. The phone's chipset also allows the device to be compatible with T-Mobile’s sub-6Hz 5G network. The phone comes with Android 11, and it should be noted that the company has not yet revealed any update plans for the X100.
For cameras, the Nokia X100 gets a quad-camera setup on the back. Of these four cameras, the first is a 48-megapixel primary camera, the second is a 5-megapixel ultrawide lens, the third is a 2-megapixel depth sensor, and completing the set-up is a 2-megapixel macro lens. On the front is a 16-megapixel snapper.
The phone offers a big 4470mAh battery, which promises 2 days on a single charge. The X100 can be charged using an 18W power adapter. Additionally, the X100 include Wi-Fi 5 (ac, 2x2 MIMO), Bluetooth 5.1, NFC and a 3.5 mm headphone jack. In terms of the price, the Nokia X100 has been made available at $252 and will be available for purchase in the United States from 19th November.
