BGMI Rising launch party: Only 6 hours of daily gameplay allowed, minors get 3 hours

BGMI Is back in India after the ban and all its fans are back at it and already hooked to the game like there’s no tomorrow. Appropriately enough, Krafton has announced its launch party tournament and has named it BGMI Rising. The event begins tomorrow viz. June 1, 2023 and will go on for four days until June 4, 2023. 

BGMI is now playable after the hassle people were going through last week and have rolled out the 2.5 update which will provide an immersive experience for all its players. Users will be allowed to login in phases in order to have a seamless experience and that is how they have worked on the game's playability. 

The announcement of the launch party was made on the BGMI social media handles by the help of a video so that it reaches out to its fans. 

Also Read: Your Complete Guide To All BGMI Rewards And How To Earn Them Easily

For safeguarding the players and assuring responsible gaming, Krafton has also set out some ground rules for BGMI. Krafton has made it clear that for people below 18 years of age, the gametime will be three hours a day and for others it will be max six hours a day. They didn't stop there. A parental verification will be done as well as daily spend limits will be given for the minors. 

Now, except for the rules, Krafton has also introduced a new map to the game. That map itself is brand new and also brings in a lot of features with it. 

New Map = More BGMI fun

This is the smallest map in the history of BGMI. This is a resort island located in a completely tropical zone. Here the matches will last for up to eight minutes. There are some major features related to the map. They are as follows: 

Mechanism: The most fun feature included are the Ziplines. Players can go around the island using them and also they can install elevators in the hotel buildings in "New City." Other unique new things are Zorb balls, swimming pools, destructible jars and combustible buildings. 

Super recall: This feature allows you to recall the players who die back to the battlefield. But they can come back only within a certain period of their death. Also, this can be done in duo as well as squad mode. In case of solo mode, the player can be recalled automatically without the help of any teammate. 

New Weapons: The new weapon in a Tactical Crossbow. With the help of this a zipline can be restored and also houses can be put on fire by using a fire arrow on the crossbow. At mid and close range players can have a very accurate shot. When you scope in, the mode changes to single shot. 

New Vehicle- Off-road ATV that too a two-seater one has been introduced. It is lightweight and has an amazing speed. This allows the ATV to go smooth when it's a curved path and also maintain the stability and not get rolled over. 

These will all be available at the launch party. Pull up your socks and get set for it as it starts tomorrow.

Also Read: 5 gaming phones under 20000 for playing BGMI

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Google Pixel Watch 2 will help you manage your stress better: Check expected price

The rumours of Pixel Watch 2's announcement with Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro was confirmed earlier this month. Now a report by 9to5Google has given some clarity as to what we can expect from the watch and how it is going to be different from its predecessor. 

Let's have a look at everything the Pixel Watch 2 has to offer. 

Also Read: Google Pixel Watch 2 may arrive in different sizes: 3 things we know about it

Stress sensor in Pixel Watch 2

We have gathered from the report that the Pixel Watch 2 can feature the same sensors as the Fitbit 2’s health sensors. 

The continuous electrodermal activity (cEDA) sensor which tracks the day’s stress and helps manage it and the skin temperature sensor are some of the major features that are expected to feature in the Pixel Watch 2.

Chip upgrade in the Pixel Watch 2

From the report we come to know that the Pixel Watch 2 will be powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon chipset from the latest “W5” generation. We aren’t really sure about what changes or customisations the chipset would bring in for the new Google wearable. 

Google has always used the Samsung Exynos for its watches, so the sudden shift came as a shock. It was expected that for Pixel Watch 2, Google will be relying on 5nm W920 which has been used in the Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 and 5. 

Also read: Pixel Fold, Pixel 8 Pro renders reveal major design details of the two Google phones

The change in chipset of the wearable can also lead to change in the chipset of future Pixel phones. But, it's too early to speculate anything as of now and we should wait to experience the changes once the watch is out. 

Battery changes in Pixel Watch 2

Google is aiming towards a better battery life for the Pixel watch 2. As mentioned in the report, they are looking forward to over a day’s usage while the AOD is enabled.

But apart from that, people can also look forward to a better life by making some changes in the settings and taking precautions for power conservation. 

Expected price of Pixel Watch 2

From everything we can gather online, the Pixel Watch 2 should be priced around the ₹30,000 price mark, might get priced a bit cheaper as well if Google wants to undercut the competition from Apple and Samsung in a big way.

These are the expected major upgrades that are likely to feature on the Google Pixel Watch 2 and as previous rumours have stated, this would be launched alongside the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro later this year.

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Amazon deal: iPhone 13 selling for 22,500 less, 21-percent discount right now

With iPhone 15 launch inching closer, ecommerce websites are trying to clear their older iPhone inventory – thereby allowing the iPhone 13 to sell at an amazing discount right now on Amazon.in 

Believe it or not, but the iPhone 13 has an amazing sale going on which will allow you to get the iPhone at a discount of around 21-percent. That's the basic discount that Amazon is offering. Except for that there is much more to the iPhone offer as well. 

Also Read: iPhone 15 will be assembled in India, thanks to Tata Group

Except for the massive 21% discount, you can get additional discounts with an older phone exchange deal or bank offers. So, the price of the iPhone 13 after the discount came down to ₹62,990. 

So, let's look at what additional discounts you can get from the other deals that Amazon offers on iPhone 13. 

Exchange deal on iPhone 13

Amazon is offering an exchange offer for iPhone 13 on top of the already existing massive discount. So, if you exchange your old smartphone for the iPhone 13 then you can get a discount of up to ₹22,500. 

But, that totally depends on the condition of the smartphone that you are exchanging. If that is in a proper condition then Amazon will definitely give you the max discount on it. 

Bank offers on iPhone 13

If you own a HDFC Bank Credit or Debit Card then you will get an additional discount of ₹2000 when you purchase the iPhone 13 from Amazon. 

So, these are the offers that you can aim for if you are planning to buy the iPhone 13. But remember this is a limited time offer. So, get your hands on the iPhone 13 at such a low price at the earliest. 

Also Read: iPhone 16 rumours make shocking camera and screen size claims, find out why

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Apple WWDC AR teaser hints at the Reality Pro announcement: Heres how to try it

Apple has released an AR teaser for WWDC 2023. The teaser shows an AR version of the Apple Logo with “June 5, 2023” text. This is when the Apple Worldwide Developers Conference is set to take place. The event time is 10:30 PM IST. You can stream it on apple.com, possibly Apple’s YouTube channel, and on the Apple TV app. These details are mentioned on the Apple Events page wherein the AR teaser is present. Let’s go through the steps to try it out.

How to experience the WWDC AR teaser

1. Visit the Apple events page on your iPhone or iPad. You will see a colourful Apple logo. 

2. Tap the logo or click on the hyperlinked text: View the AR experience.

Either way, the camera viewfinder opens up with the Apple logo in AR view. You will be instructed to “Move iPhone to start”. With the iPhone’s movement, the logo takes shape and if done right, you will see the WWDC date within the Apple logo’s silhouette.  

The outline doesn’t stay intact and will be in constant motion so you won’t get a proper snapshot of the full logo with the text in place.

Now, there is also an Object view of the logo wherein you don’t have to do anything. The fluid Apple logo and the date text appear automatically on a grey background. Since this is also dynamic by design, it won’t stay intact for long.

The liquidy teaser solidifies the expectation of Apple’s AR/VR/MR headset at WWDC.

Also Read: WWDC 23 announced: 4 things to expect from Apple World Wide Developer Conference

Apple Reality Pro: What we know so far

Apple Reality Pro headset is said to consist of two micro-OLED displays stretching 1.41 inches diagonally. Each of these could also sport 5000 nits of peak brightness, 4K resolution, 120° FoV, and 4,000 PPI pixel density. It could also support HDR visuals.

Besides the inner displays, there will be a regular OLED cover screen sourced from LG. They will be translucent for others to see the wearer’s facial expressions. It will supposedly have a fairly lower refresh rate to ensure lesser power consumption.

The displays are supposedly procured from Sony and could cost about $1500 while the entire unit could be priced at around $3,000. 

The Reality Pro is expected to be compatible with prescription lenses. The rumours are that it could also feature about 2 hours of battery life, with external battery support, 96W charging tech, a proprietary charging cable, USB-C socket, around 15 cameras (for projecting see-through AR representation of the world, environmental awareness, and novel biometric solution), iris scanning for secure sign in and payment authorization, 

On the software and connectivity front, we are expecting what’s being rumoured as xrOS. It is believed to be akin to iOS in some respects for familiarity reasons and could bring certain iOS apps onboard. Besides, you could be getting lifelike avatars, hand/air gestures for interaction/inputs, Fitness+ workout modes (with trainers, we suppose), etc,

Powering all of these are apparently two Mac-level M2 chips.

Also Read:  Not one or two, but three new Macs may launch at WWDC 2023

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HyperX Cloud III launches with 5 attractions for gaming headset buyers

HyperX Cloud III gaming headset has been launched in India after its recent debut at Computex 2023. It comes as a successor to the Cloud II model and brings a 53mm audio driver, 10mm microphone, and DTS:X Spatial Audio, among other features.

HyperX Cloud 3 specs and features

1. HyperX Cloud 3 is packing a 53mm audio driver. This is backed by DTS Headphone:X Spatial Audio for an immersive surround sound experience.

2. For in-game calls and conversations, you get a 10mm microphone. There is a mute option and an LED to indicate its status.

3. You get the mic mute button and volume controls on the earcups. This should prove convenient for gamers to pause and be aware of their surroundings.

4. HyperX has equipped the Cloud 3 with a 3.5mm headphone jack, a USB-C port and a USB-A socket. This lets you use the headset in a wired state as well as connect it to PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, Mac and mobile devices.

5. Another aspect that hardcore gamers are likely to appreciate is the comfort its memory foam build lends, especially during long gaming sessions.

“Cloud III is our new and better Cloud gaming headset. HyperX Cloud is known for being very comfortable for gamers and we made Cloud III even more comfortable with new materials and fit. We also made the sound better with new drivers and tuning. And, we made the microphone better with noise-cancellation and a metal mesh pop filter,” notes the brand.

HyperX Cloud 3 price and availability

HyperX Cloud III is available to buy at ₹8,490 on Amazon India. You can pick it in two colour options viz. Black and Black/Red.

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Party trick up its sleeve Review

The Oppo F23 5G is not a smartphone that we can recommend for a ₹24,999 price tag, since there are a lot of better options available in the same range. However, if you are not concerned about performance or camera, and want something that offers you a good party trick, then the Oppo F23 5G is a good option.

 

The mid-range Android segment is one of the most competitive in the Indian market. With smartphones that are touching flagship territory in terms of performance and features, the mid-range buyer these days is spoilt for choice amid so many options to pick from. Now, there are several brands that have a strong foothold in this market. For example, Xiaomi, iQOO, Realme, OnePlus, and even Samsung are some of the most popular brands in the sub-Rs 30,000 or sub-Rs 25,000 price bracket. Then, there are brands like Infinix, Tecno, and the likes that don’t share the same level of popularity.

Oppo is a brand that comes in the former category, but the company hasn’t really made too much noise in the mid-range segment, despite being a prominent player in the market. While Oppo doesn’t offer the most high-performance devices in the segment, the company’s focus is more on the overall look and feel and unique features that intrigue a lot of people. The company’s latest mid-ranger, the Oppo F23 5G also comes with a similar aim in mind. I tested the Oppo F23 5G here at Digit’s test lab in Noida for a couple of weeks, and here is what I think about this smartphone:

Oppo F23 5G: Design

Design-wise, the Oppo F23 5G is very similar to its smaller cousin, the Oppo A78 5G that was launched earlier this year. We get a polycarbonate back panel with an oval-shaped camera module. We also get a glossy strip running down from the camera module, which adds a bit of contrast to the back panel design. The polycarbonate back panel, however, doesn’t feel very sturdy and the in-hand feel isn’t very premium. We get two colours with the Oppo F23 5G - a cool black and a bold gold colour, both with a similar-coloured gloss strip running down from the camera module. 

Up front, things are rather simple. We get a hole punch display with thin bezels, but the chin is a bit thick. The Oppo F23 5G has flat edges, but the back panel curves around the edges. The display also doesn’t merge into the frame as seamlessly as I would have liked, but that is a very minor design detail. Apart from this, the Oppo F23 5G is quite lightweight. We measured the weight of the smartphone and it came out to be 192 grams, which is exactly what Oppo claims with the smartphone. 

Overall, the Oppo F23 5G’s design is very basic. It's lightweight and looks quite nice with the two-tone gloss strip, but the build quality is not very good. We get a 6.7-inch display, so the size is big, but not too unbearable. The orientation is more on the tall side rather than wide, and the front is also pretty basic with the hole-punch display, which is something we see on pretty much every smartphone in this range.

Oppo F23 5G: Display

The Oppo F23 5G has a 6.7-inch IPS LCD display with a 120Hz refresh rate. The display on the smartphone is just average. We get an IPS LCD display, and the colours seem a bit too saturated. While watching content on YouTube, I found the Oppo F23 5G’s display to have a bit too many highlights, which is not too good. It also doesn’t support HDR content on apps like YouTube and Netflix. 

In terms of responsiveness, however, this display is pretty good. We get a 120Hz refresh rate, which just makes scrolling through the menus and other things on this device absolutely slick and smooth. The display is also bright enough. We put the luminance to test using a Lux Meter, and the Oppo F23 5G showed a maximum luminance of 576 nits, and a minimum of 6 nits on a plain white screen. This is not too bad, and I didn’t face any problems with the smartphone’s sunlight visibility.

Oppo F23 5G: Performance

Coming to performance, the Oppo F23 5G has a Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 SoC paired with 8GB of RAM. Now, this smartphone is priced at Rs 24,999 in India, and for that money, a Snapdragon 695 chip isn’t really considered worth it. For example, you can get the same chip on smartphones under Rs 20,000 easily. Further, smartphones in this range offer far more powerful processors.

We did test these numbers, and the benchmark scores are pretty average. On AnTuTu, the Oppo F23 5G scored 412,540 points, which is good for a smartphone overall, but not for a mid-range device priced around ₹25,000. There are similar-priced products in the market that offer almost double the score, so this feels a bit low for the Oppo F23 5G. On Geekbench also, the scores are just average. The Oppo F23 5G gave us a pretty decent single-core score of 899 points, while on the multi-core front, the Oppo F23 5G was again behind most rivals with a score of 2080 points. In another CPU-based benchmark, the Oppo F23 5G lagged behind many rivals. For example, in the PC Mark Work 3.0 benchmark, the Oppo F23 5G scored 9,720 points. This score, however, is close to what many rivals put out. 

Coming to GPU-based tests, here also the Oppo F23 5G didn’t show anything impressive. In the 3D Mark Wildlife test, the Oppo F23 5G scored 1,211 points, which is way less than some of the other devices in this range were able to put out. 

The storage used on the Oppo F23 5G is of UFS 2.2 standard. Now, this is not the latest storage standard, even in this range and the numbers show. The read and write speeds are similar to other smartphones that use UFS 2.2, but since this is an older storage standard, it falls behind the ones that use UFS 3.1 or above. 

Oppo F23 5G: Battery

The battery on the Oppo F23 5G is a 5,000mAh unit with support for 67W fast charging. Now, the smartphone uses a 6nm chip and so the battery consumption is not all that bad. Over and above, we get 67W fast charging which takes just over 45 minutes or something to charge from 0 to 100. The battery backup on the Oppo F23 5G is great. We played games, watched videos, used the camera, GPS, and pretty much everything to test the battery drain, and the smartphone’s battery backup was impressive throughout. For example, a 15-minute Call of Duty: Mobile session only drained 4 percent of the smartphone’s battery and 30 minutes of watching videos on YouTube on the highest resolution and full brightness also drained only 4 percent of the battery.

Oppo F23 5G: Camera

Coming to the camera, there are a lot of things going on in the Oppo F23 5G. For starters, we get a triple rear camera setup with a 64-megapixel primary shooter, a 2-megapixel depth sensor, and a 2-megapixel microscope shooter. This third 2-megapixel microscope shooter is probably the coolest feature on the Oppo F23 5G. What it does is convert your Oppo F23 5G into a handheld microscope. The results from this look straight out of a microscope. During my time with the Oppo F23 5G, I clicked several things like leafs, leather, metal, wood, and even human skin. Every time, the camera showed details that are just not visible with a naked eye. 

Apart from the microscope camera, the Oppo F23 5G’s primary camera performs pretty well. The 64-megapixel sensor takes nice and sharp photos, and even focuses on the subject nicely, in order to give it a nice depth effect. In challenging light, the images are a bit grainy and lack detail, but that is managed well by turning on the night mode, where the camera takes in light from the closest sources, in order to make for a vibrant image. 

We also get a 2-megapixel depth sensor for portraits. The portraits also aren’t great. The smartphone smoothens the skins a bit too much, and the details are also not the best. Further, I found the colours to be a bit dull in portraits and the edge detection is also not the best we have seen. At times, the Oppo F23 5G messed up with detecting the edge. 

The front camera on the Oppo F23 5G is good. The images are crisp, sharp and vibrant in terms of the colour profile. 

Oppo F23 5G: Verdict

So that was our review of the Oppo F23 5G. It is a pretty basic Android device, but comes with some interesting features like the microscope camera. We get a basic build with a polycarbonate back, a hole-punch display up front, and flat edges. The camera is also not all that great, and we get very basic performance, which a sub-Rs 20,000 smartphones can easily put out. 

Overall, it is not a smartphone that I can recommend for a ₹24,999 price tag since there are a lot of better options available in the same range. However, if you are not concerned about performance or camera, and want something that offers you a good party trick, then the Oppo F23 5G is a good option

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OnePlus 11 Marble Odyssey to Pac-Man Edition: 10 cool OnePlus limited edition phones

OnePlus continues its trajectory of limited edition models for its flagship series. The recent images floating around the Indian market reveal that the smartphone will be called the OnePlus 11 Marble Odyssey and the smartphone will flaunt the surface of Jupiter. How crazy is that? 

Well, OnePlus is known to have diverse limited edition concepts from Pac Man to Literally Only One Edition, the brand flaunts its designs and concepts in the market with its flagship series. Let’s have a look at what the brand has to offer in this edition. 

What is 3D microcrystalline rock material?

According to the official photos, the OnePlus 11 Marble Odyssey is available in a single shade of yellow-brown that resembles the surface of Jupiter. This is the first phone with a marble finish and a 3D microcrystalline rock material on the back. The rear texture is antimicrobial, wear-resistant, and does not draw fingerprints. The brand suggests that each piece of the rock is distinct creating unique rear models for each smartphone and that the whole process requires approximately nine different phases to complete one texture.  

The OnePlus 11 Marble Odyssey edition phone has the same functionality as the ordinary OnePlus 11. Let’s check out the specifications:

OnePlus 11 Marble Odyssey Edition: Specifications

Display: The smartphone sports a 6.7-inch AMOLED display with Quad HD+ pixels resolution featuring a 120Hz refresh rate.

Processor: The OnePlus 11 Marble Odyssey Edition is powered by Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor.

RAM, Storage: The smartphone features 16GB RAM with 256GB of storage.

OS: The OnePlus 11 Marble Odyssey Edition runs on Android 13 with OxygenOS 13.

Rear-facing camera: The smartphone flaunts a Hasselblad-tuned triple camera setup with 50MP Sony IMX890 main camera, a 48MP ultra-wide camera and a 32MP telephoto camera.

Front-facing camera: The cell phone also sports a 16MP front camera

Battery: OnePlus 11 Marble Odyssey Edition holds 5000mAh battery capacity with 100W fast charging.

OnePlus 11 Marble Odyssey Edition: Price and Availability

In India, the OnePlus 11 Marble Odyssey Edition phone will be available for purchase for ₹64,999/- in a single configuration with 16GB RAM and 256GB of storage. The OnePlus 11 Marble Odyssey edition phone will go on sale starting June 6 at 12 PM on the OnePlus India website, according to the company. 

In addition, the brand is holding a contest where 601 participants will receive the tablet free of charge.The base edition of the OnePlus 11 5G costs ₹56,999/- in India and comes with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage.

OnePlus Limited Edition Phone History

The journey of limited editions for OnePlus started when the OnePlus 5T flagship series was launched. The company had skipped the numerical 4 for its series and had everyone wondering the superstition behind it. However, with the same series the brand started their first limited edition phone. Let’s walk through OnePlus’ journey from OnePlus 5T to OnePlus 11. 

OnePlus 5T Star Wars Edition

The OnePlus 5T Star Wars edition was the first of its OnePlus x Pop-culture collab limited edition and the first ever limited edition by the brand. The smartphone was released for Star Wars: The Last Jedi and the brand even changed its tagline from ‘Never Settle’ to ‘Strong Enough to Rule the Galaxy’. There were two models in the edition depicting a metaphorical comment on the dark and light side. Hence, there was a white and a black cell phone with the Star Wars logo at the centre-bottom. The limited edition box came with a Kylo Ren phone case too. 

OnePlus 6 Marvel Avengers Edition

Similar to the OnePlus 5T: Star Wars Edition, the OnePlus 6: Marvel Avengers Limited Edition was announced during the time when Infinity War was in the theatre and the audience globally was fascinated by the franchise.

OnePlus partnered with the studios and crafted a Marvel Avengers edition which had a golden accent as the power button and the Avengers' logo on the centre-bottom alongside the phone box came with an Ironman black case. 

​OnePlus 6T McLaren Edition

Through this model, the brand was collabing with the British automobile giant McLaren for their McLaren MCL33, which was the company’s 2018 Formula One challenger. The model saw the design flaunting McLaren’s quintessential ‘Papaya Orange’ band at the end of the phone’s design with a similar black mirror case as that of the OnePlus 6.  

OnePlus 7T Pro Mclaren Edition

This limited edition model helped the brand become global as the brand entered the US market with the OnePlus 7T Pro Mclaren Edition. The model was similar to that of 6T however, the capsule camera design with a Papaya Orange rim created an impact with the glossy black back with the edge shining in McLaren colour.   

OnePlus 8T Cyberpunk 2077 Limited Edition

This model was released in collaboration with the popular RPG game Cyberpunk 2077 and it was the first time the brand was collaborating with a gaming brand.

OnePlus 9 Pro Flash Silver Limited Edition

The OnePlus 9 Pro Flash Silver Limited Edition was designed in collaboration with the famous Japanese illustrator Hajime Sorayama. Sorayama is famous for his female robot illustrations and has contributed for the Sony AIBO robots. Hence, the cover that was given in the box had a similar illustration and the cell phone was silver. 

OnePlus 10T Marvel Edition

The OnePlus 10T Marvel Edition collected the Marvel goodies such as a Captain America grip and a Black Panther phone holder. The announcement for this limited edition model came in when the Black Panther: Wakanda Forever was to be released. 

The OnePlus Nord 2 Pac-Man Edition

The brand experimented with the classic computer game, Pac-Man while crafting this model of the OnePlus Nord. he edition included the rear design having dots adapted from the game and the cover having a similar design of the interface of the game. 

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