Battlegrounds Mobile India Developer Krafton Bans Over 25 Lakh Accounts in a Month to Curb Cheating

Battleground Mobile India (BGMI) developer Krafton has banned 25 lakh accounts from October 1 till November 10. It says the number included accounts that have been banned permanently or temporarily to eradicate cheating and cheaters from BGMI.

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You can now renew your iOS Netflix subscriptions directly through the app

Earlier this year, Apple and Epic Games were embroiled in a controversy over the latter offering in-app payments that bypassed the App Store’s payment gateways. One of the reasons why Epic Games offered the same was because Apple charged a 30% commission for facilitating these payments, and offering in-app payments allowed them to avoid paying the high rates. Now that Apple has reversed its charges, other apps are ready to toe the line. In that vein, Netflix users can now renew their subscriptions directly through the app when using their iPhones. In other words, you no longer have to open the website on a browser to do the same.

How does this help users?

Earlier, Netflix users had to open the Netflix website on a browser to renew their subscriptions if they were watching content on an iOS device. Now that Netflix is offering in-app payments for renewing the subscription, people can save a ton of time and effort. Do note that even with this change, you won’t be able to find Netflix on the Apple TV App (as of now).

What made it especially hard for people was that Netflix was not allowed to explain how they could renew their subscription once it ran out. Users had to figure it all out on their own. All Netflix could do was display an in-app banner apologising for the inconvenience, as doing anything else would violate Apple’s policies. 

Apple had banned Fortnite for bypassing the App Store’s payment gateways, and, of course, that’s the last thing Netflix would want. Apple users do represent a fair chunk of the brand’s customer base and alienating them in a world where a new OTT platform is launched rather frequently would certainly be a bad move. 

Also Read: Netflix will soon roll out its own take on Tik-Tok

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5 Whatsapp updates and features to look out for

After years of sleeping behind the wheel, Whatsapp has now started working on a bunch of updates to improve user experience. This year, we’ve heard a lot from Wabetainfo and Whatsapp itself about the new features on the horizon (with many of them already available to beta users), and it seems that the brand is looking to expand into something that’s more than just a global messaging platform.  Here are 5 whatsapp features that will hit your smartphone soon, that should change the way you use Whatsapp for the better.

Whatsapp communities

Earlier this month, Whatsapp announced that it will be launching its new communities feature. The feature is said to function in a similar way to Discord groups. Admins of communities will be able to bring different groups together under one larger umbrella, to facilitate more connections between like minded people.

My contacts, except…

Whatsapp is enhancing its privacy features through a new feature known as My Contacts, Except… As the name suggests, you’ll be able to share your data with your contacts, while excluding the people you don’t want seeing your information. This will apply to status updates, profile picture changes, and even the Last Seen timestamp.

Whatsapp Ads on Facebook

Business owners will be able to create ads on Facebook that lead to their Whatsapp accounts, so that people can get in touch with them directly. These ads can be created within the Whatsapp interface itself, and then shared on Facebook once the target demographics are chosen and payments are made. 

Whatsapp Emojis and Stickers

Whatsapp is one of the first few apps to make emojis as mainstream as they are today. Now, they are bringing the emoji functionality to group icons by letting people create their own by accessing the ‘Emojis and Stickers’ option.

Multi-device functionality

Finally, Whatsapp is also going to enable multi-device functionality so that you can be logged in via all your main devices without any disruptions in the way the app functions. 

Also Read: Whatsapp Update: You’ll soon be able to hide your ‘Last Seen’ from specific people

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OnePlus Nord 2 Pac-Man Edition design leaked ahead of launch in India

OnePlus Nord 2 Pac-Man edition is all set to launch in India and ahead of its official launch, the design of the phone has leaked in new images online. This special edition of the Nord 2 has a back panel that glows in the dark as has been revealed by OnePlus. 

As per the latest leak by The Phone Talks on Twitter, the image shows off the back panel of the phone with the branding “OnePlus X PacMan” on the edge. Popular tipster Sudhanshu Ambhore has commented saying that the phone glows in the dark with neon colour and we can also see some dot-patterns spread across the entirety of the rear panel. This will likely reveal the maze pattern on the back which has been teased by OnePlus.

OnePlus Nord 2 Pac Man Edition...Coming Soon.#OnePlusNord2 #oneplus pic.twitter.com/endHfrkg0j

— The Phone Talks (@ThePhoneTalks) November 14, 2021 OnePlus Nord 2 Pac-Man Edition: Pricing and availability

OnePlus has already revealed that the OnePlus Nord 2 Pac-Man edition will be available in a single variant with 12GB RAM and 256GB storage and will be priced at Rs 37,999 in India. The phone will go on sale on Amazon soon.

OnePlus Nord 2 × PAC-MAN Edition first look. Basically a silver/white colored back with PAC-MAN design that glows-in-the-dark in neon color.#OnePlusNord2 #PACMAN Credits: The Phone Talks pic.twitter.com/voEHIx8Ws4

— Sudhanshu Ambhore (@Sudhanshu1414) November 14, 2021 OnePlus Nord 2 Pac-Man Edition: Expected specifications

The OnePlus Nord 2 Pac-Man edition has a new design with a dual-film on the back panel with phosphorescent ink that gives it a glow-in-the-dark effect. It has an overhauled OxygenOS interface that has been “gamified” with lots of challenges and hidden content like wallpapers, fingerprint animations that users will need to discover and unlock.

Save for the cosmetic changes, this upcoming special edition is expected to rock the same hardware as the standard version. There is likely a 6.43-inch Full HD+ AMOLED display with a 90Hz refresh rate. It is expected to be powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 1200 processor and has triple cameras on the back. There’s a 50MP primary camera, an 8MP ultra-wide camera and a 2MP monochrome sensor. The battery capacity is rated at 4,500mAh and supports 65W fast charging.

Also Read: OnePlus 10 Pro early prototype renders leaked showing off triple cameras, design and more

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IBM Unveils 127 Qubit quantum processor but can it run Crysis

IBM recently revealed its brand new Quantum “Eagle” processor which promises to take over classic computing by 2025 in research and development areas. The IBM “Eagle” processor, as it’s called, is a 127 Qubit Quantum processor and is the company’s first processor to contain more than 100 Qubits. For reference, 1 Qubit can take the value of two bits and 2 qubits can take the value of four bits. N qubits can take the value of 2n.

A classic computer works by executing ones and zeros meanwhile a quantum computer uses inherent properties of quantum such as interference, superposition, etc to perform calculations.

In an interview, IBM’s Arvind Krishna revealed a ton of important information related to the Eagle processor. He mentioned that it’s impossible to simulate the performance of the Eagle processor on something else, implying it’s more powerful than anything else on the market.

IBM Eagle Processor Features And Applications

The IBM Eagle processor uses a 3D packaging architecture that can handle the planned 1000+ Qubit Condor processor. In terms of packaging, the Eagle processor is based upon a heavy-hexagonal qubit layout. Where Qubit connects with either two or three other units.  Such a Qubit layout reduces the possibility of errors between neighbouring hence improving efficiency. 

A quantum computer of such calibre is used to solve real-world problems like sequestering carbon emissions or making efficient car batteries. Breaking cryptographic encryptions is another area where classic computers struggle to yield a satisfactory result. The Quantum computers can easily break tough-to-crack encryptions in a relatively short period of time. Additionally, IBM also unveiled Quantum System Two, designed to work with processors with more than 1,000 qubits. 

IBM will deploy its latest quantum computing system at its research facilities starting in 2023. Therefore to answer, “whether it can play Crisis or not?” We will have to wait at least two years.

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JioGames hosting BGMI Gaming Masters tournament with 125 lakh INR prize pool

Jio and MediaTek are hosting a Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI) Gaming Masters tournament on JioGames for a prize pool worth Rs 12.5 lakh. The registrations for the BGMI Gaming masters tournament has started and interested players can register themselves until November 21. BGMI is an Indianised version of PUBG Mobile and has been developed by PUBG Studios. The developer also recently launched PUBG New State in India.

The quest for India's best BGMI team starts now. MediaTek presents Battlegrounds Mobile India Gaming Masters Powered by JioGames Save the date for 23rd November & lock your squads! Register on the JioGames app or visithttps://t.co/I7W8DKG6YJ#bgmi #jiogames #MediaTek pic.twitter.com/Xzgf9aPr1i

— JioGames (@jiogames) November 12, 2021

Here’s everything you need to know about the BGMI Gaming Masters tournament, how to register and more.

BGMI Gaming Masters tournament: Schedule and How to Register

The BGMI Gaming Masters tournament has kicked off and interested players can sign-up on the JioGames website. The tournament will be held in Squad Battle Royale mode which means you will have to assemble your squad of four and get them to register as well.

The registration will be held until November 21 on the JioGames website here.

There are four qualifiers round each from November 23-27, November 30- December 4, December 7-11 and December 14-18. The finals are scheduled to begin on December 21.

BGMI Gaming Masters tournament: Prize pool details

The BGMI Gaming Masters tournament has a prize pool of INR 12,50,000 (12.5 lakhs). Out of this, the qualifier rounds have a prize pool of Rs 7,68,000 while the Road to Finale has a pool of Rs 82,000. Another major chunk of the prize pool is allotted to Grand Finale with Rs 4 lakhs.

The first place in qualifiers will receive Rs 1,200 while the second and third places will receive Rs 1,000 and Rs 800 respectively.

The Road to Finale will see the first place getting Rs 24,000 followed by Rs 16,000 for second place, 12,000 for the third place, Rs 8,000 for the fourth place, Rs 5,000 for the fifth place and Rs 4,000 for the sixth place. The MVP will receive Rs 13,000 from the prize pool.

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If you thought buying a PS5 in 2021 was tough, wait till you see whats in store for 2022

If you were hoping to get your hands on a PS5 (review) in 2022, we say, you may need to look again. Sony has reportedly lowered its internal production forecast from 16 million units to 15 million for the current financial year. 

According to Bloomberg, “The Tokyo-based entertainment giant had previously targeted more than 16 million units assembled in the year ending March, setting it up to achieve its sales goal for the period and also get a head start on the subsequent year’s production. The company has now cut that number down to about 15 million, making its aim of 14.8 million PS5 sales by March difficult, the people said, asking not to be named as the information is not public”.

The reason for the reduction in console availability is of course the ongoing chip shortage and logistical issues. So, if you were hoping to get your hands on a PS5, you may want to keep your expectations in check. 

The PS5 launched internationally in November 2020 and launched in India in February 2021. The disc edition of the PS5 is priced at Rs 49,990 in India but it is very hard to get one via official channels. Through the scalper market, the PS5 is available between Rs 54000 and Rs 58000 in India, for the disc edition. 

Sony has made a number of improvements to the PS5 since launch such as enabling the built-in M.2 storage expansion option (which wasn’t available at launch) and making some much-needed tweaks to the UI. Sony has also made a hardware revision to the PS5 by reducing the size of the heatsink and also redesigning the screw that holds the stand in place. 

While Sony doesn’t have any big exclusive games lined up for the end of 2021, the beginning of 2022 looks to be quite interesting with games like Horizon: Forbidden West and Sifu releasing in February 2022. If you are confused between the PS5 and Xbox Series X (review) you can check out our detailed comparison here or watch it below.

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