Indias first Metaverse wedding had over 500 guests

Abhijeet Goel, a tech entrepreneur, and Dr Sansrati Jain, a pedodontist (dentist for children) who met on a matrimony site got married on February 5, but in the Metaverse! They're the first Indian couple to conduct their wedding in the metaverse. The wedding was conducted on YUG Metaverse, a made in India metaverse platform.

For those unfamiliar with the term metaverse, it is a virtual reality environment that can be accessed by users via their avatar.  It mimics the real world and connects you globally in a simulated reality.

First Indian wedding in the metaverse

The Tamil Nadu couple who had to cancel their plans for a destination wedding due to covid restrictions decided to opt for a wedding in the metaverse. This allowed them to include all their friends and family across the globe without breaking any protocols. Abhijeet was introduced to the concept of YUG by Utkarsh Shukla (YUG co-founder) with whom the event was planned and executed.

Unlike months of preparations for a wedding, this online virtual wedding was planned in merely a week. More than 500 guests registered for the wedding and had the freedom to choose and change avatars, walk, dance and enjoy the wedding without being physically present there. The entire wedding ceremony was virtually visualised on a screen, so the guest could partake in the celebrations. The guests were given discount coupons and the couple opted for Fabelle, the premium luxury chocolate brand, as a gifting partner.

The physical wedding was held in Bhopal but the couple chose a beachside-themed wedding in the metaverse. One of the highlights of the wedding was the dance floor and the gift counter. The online union was conceptualised, organised and executed by the media agency Wavemaker India for ITC Ltd. and Matrimony.com. 

The wedding sure was memorable for the couple as well as the guest who attended the event. The metaverse may transpire to become the next big destination for weddings. Wait for your e-vites. 

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Samsung Galaxy M23 5G spotted on FCC and Bluetooth SIG lists with Snapdragon 750G processor

The Samsung Galaxy M23 5G is bagging certificates ahead of its upcoming launch sometime in the near future. It has been spotted at sites like Bluetooth SIG, FCC, and Geekbench by MySmartPrice. From the said listings we have gathered some details about the phone, like that it runs on SM-M236B, i.e., Snapdragon 750G chip. Let’s see what else we have learned.

But first, scan your eyes over the latest sighted FCC listing of this phone —

Samsung Galaxy M23 5G: What we know so far

Before we get into the expected specs, note that this device could release as the Galaxy F23 in some markets. So, with that out of the way, here's everything that we know. 

A Geekbench listing lets us know that the Galaxy M23 will probably be running on Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G. This is an octa-core chipset fabricated on an 8nm process and consists of two Cortex-A77 cores running at up to 2.2 GHz and six Cortex-A55 efficiency cores clocked at up to 1.8 GHz. This is paired with an Adreno 619 GPU and an integrated Qualcomm X52 5G modem.

Other expected specs are 6GB RAM and Android 12 software with One UI skin.

For now, that’s all we have. However, in the days leading up to its launch, we are likely to find out more about the device. 

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Wordle Starts Redirecting to New York Times Website, Some Players Report Streaks Getting Reset

Wordle has now officially moved over to the New York Times website. With the latest development, users visiting the original Wordle website are now redirected to the New York Times portal. Separately, after the migration, some Wordle players are reportedly losing their streaks.

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Realme GT 2 Pro is launching in India soon, confirms Madhav Seth

Realme GT 2 Pro’s India launch has been confirmed by none other than the company chief Mr. Madhav Sheth. In a tweet posted earlier this morning, he teased the device to have the “best flat display among all Android phones.” He said it will be coming soon to the country and shared an image of the phone. Here, take a look:

The Galaxy is full of stars & we always look out for the brightest one. Shining bright as ever, our realme GT 2 Pro will feature the best flat display among all Android phones soon. Stay tuned! pic.twitter.com/dGDHQO4N6O

— Madhav Sheth (@MadhavSheth1) February 10, 2022

Now as you can see in the above post, there is no mention of the regular Realme GT 2 and so we can’t be sure if it would tag along with the Pro variant to India. 

Anyways, let’s take a look at what this bigger sibling of the two could usher into our market.

Realme GT 2 Pro Specs and Features (Expected)

Realme GT 2 Pro has already gone official in its home market. And we reckon the same thing to make its way to India. And this is what you could expect:

At the front, the Realme GT 2 Pro could exhibit a 6.7-inch LTPO 2 AMOLED screen with 2K resolution, 1B colors, HDR10+ resolution, 120Hz adaptive refresh rate, and 1400 nits of peak brightness. As the teaser tweet shows, the device will have a left-cornered cutout for the selfie camera. This could be a 32MP snapper. 

On the flip side, the back camera could comprise of a 50MP primary shooter (with multi-directional PDAF, OIS), another 50MP snapper with 150˚ ultrawide field of view, and a 3MP microscopic camera with 40x magnification. Internally, the Realme GT 2 Pro could be packing a Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor with LPDDR5 RAM, UFS 3.1 storage, Android 12 OS with Realme UI 3.0 skin, and a 5000mAh juice bank with 65W charging support. The device is said to fill up zero to full in 33 minutes.

Other miscellaneous things include 5G, Bluetooth 5.2, WiFi 6, USB-C 2.0 port, and stereo speakers.

In the coming days, we may see more spillage, official or otherwise related to the Realme GT 2 Pro. So, stay tuned!

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Android 13 Developer Preview 1 is out now: New features, changes, and rollout timeline

Google has released the Android 13 Developer Preview and as the name tells, this is meant solely for devs to test and try the forthcoming Android update. As for the general audience, the beta builds may surface around April month and “Platform Stability” releases should hit the market sometime in June-July. Now coming to what’s new, Android 13 may feel iterative, at least the Developer Preview (DP) 1. Simply put, Android 13 may build upon the foundation set by Android 12. Let’s see what we mean by that.

Here’s everything new and improved Android 13 brings to the table —

Android 13: Best New Features of Developer Preview 1

1) Apps can now access files like docs, photos, and videos, without seeking permission for all media on the device. This would serve simpler and safer local and cloud-based photo sharing. Google says this feature will be rolled out "to more Android users" through Google Play updates for devices on Android 11 and above (except Android Go).

2) Google Play updates will tend to "more of Android" and as more parts of the Android OS get updated via this service, the burden on platform updates will relax.

3) The whole welcoming approach of Android 13 extends to how the Android apps will be able to connect to nearby devices through WiFi only sans any location permit.

4) Even Material You that was introduced with the previous version will cover more icons, and not only Google’s own. This means all app icons on your phone could match the theme you choose, provided your phone’s OEM and app developers have done their part.

5) Not just icons and themes, but in-app languages could be changed to your liking. These per-app language preferences could also enhance the overall user experience on Android.

6)  Apps can offer Quick Setting tiles and you can add more custom tiles thanks to a new API in the system. 

These are the most notable new changes and features you get with the Android 13. We will be updating the list as we come across more information.

As for when you can expect beta and release candidates of Android 13, check below:

Android 13: Release Timeline

The Android 13 DP 1 was released on February 10, 2022. Now, the DP2 could come out next month, i.e., March 2022. The first Android 13 beta build may land in April and the second one in May, followed by "Platform Stability" builds in the month of June and July. 

In October, you may get the final Stable release of Android 13. We will keep you posted about this schedule and any other details we gather during this course.

Until then, keep reading Digit.in for more news, buying guides, feature stories, reviews, and everything else tech-related.

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OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G Launching in India On February 17 alongside OnePlus TV Y1S and Y1S Edge

OnePlus India has officially confirmed the launch of Nord CE 2 5G and OnePlus TV Y1S/Y1S Edge in the country on February 17, 2022. We already have covered the details we know about the TVs here. In the latest teaser tweet by the company, we get glimpses of the phone’s design, and it resembles the leaked renders we have seen of late. We also kind of know what to expect from the phone in terms of its specs, thanks to some recent leaks and rumors. These tell us that the Nord CE 2 5G could come with a Dimensity 900 processor, a 64+8+2MP triple rear camera setup, and a whopping 65W charging support.

 

The OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G is coming soon, and it's going to be #ALittleMoreThanYoudExpect. Stay tuned! pic.twitter.com/kXNO5ps0Wu

— OnePlus India (@OnePlus_IN) February 10, 2022

 

The Twitter post envisages the phone’s launch with the phrase, “A Little More Than You’d Expect”. So, let’s have a look at what you can expect from the device.

OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G: What You Need To Know

The reference to OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G was first caught from the source code of the company’s website only. And later, the device was also spotted as being in for testing on the BIS website. Anyhoo, since then we learned a bunch of other things about the phone such as that it may present a 6.4-inch AMOLED screen with a 90Hz refresh rate, FHD+ resolution, and HDR10+ certification.  

In the teaser clip, we can see that it has a left-cornered punch-hole cutout for the selfie camera. This is expected to be a 16MP sensor. We also get a quick look at the back camera domino. In it, you may get a 64MP main camera accompanied by an 8MP 119° ultrawide snapper and a 2MP sensor. The rumored max video recording support is 4K30FPS.

A fresh leak by Ishan Agarwal in a handshake with MySmartPrice has revealed more details like the handset will ship with Android 11, support 2 years of OS updates, 3 years of security patches, HDR10+ support on the display, Gorilla Glass 5 protection, and the available in colors like Gray Mirror and Bahamas Blue.

Other speculated specs of OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G are a MediaTek Dimensity 900 chip, 6/8GB RAM, 128GB of storage (further expandable using a microSD card), a 4500mAh battery with a rather fast 65W charging support.

Finally, know that the Nord CE 2 has been listed on Amazon India. So that'll be one retail outlet to purchase it.

That’s about it for the time being. However since the launch is just a week from now, we may get more bread crumbs leading to that. In any case, mark your calendars and set reminders for Feb 17 to witness the launch of both the phone and the two TVs. 

And for similar news, reviews, buying guides, feature stories, and everything else tech-related, keep reading Digit.in

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GT Sophy: Sony's New AI Beats World's Best Drivers on Gran Turismo

Sony said on Wednesday it has created an artificial intelligence agent called Gran Turismo Sophy (GT Sophy) that was able to beat world's best drivers of the PlayStation racing simulation game Gran Turismo.

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