Don’t have high-end PC or laptop to play PUBG? Don’t worry, now you can play PUBG lite for free
PUBG Corp. is currently testing a version of the game that is meant for low end PCs. Known as PUBG Lite, this game is being tested in Thailand as of now. However, developers through a blog post have said that the PUBG Lite will soon be available in other countries as well. In the blog post, it was mentioned that PUBG Lite was launched on January 10, 2019. Also, it mentioned that unlike PUBG’s steam version that needs high specifications, one can play this version without having the same kind of high-end hardware.
Now that a new PUBG version has been launched for low-end rigs, we will see people using budget laptops to play this game. Further good news is that PUBG Lite is free-to-play, therefore this reduces the entry barrier. This will shoot up the number of players of PUBG even further. The developers claim that the PUBG Lite will be just as good as the PUBG steam version despite being built for low-end hardware devices. Yesterday, developers publicized another blog post in which they said that PUBG Lite open beta is available in Thailand.
Let’s wait and see when PUBG Lite gets launched in India. The minimum specifications of the game are Windows 7, 8 or 10 64bit, Intel Core i3 2.4GHz, 4GB RAM Intel HD Graphics 4000 and 4GB onboard storage. The recommended specifications include Intel Core 2.8GHz, 8GB RAM, AMD Radeon HD 7870 or Nvidia GeForce GTX 660, 4GB disk space and Windows 7, 8 or 10 64bit.
Taking into account India’s current state of affairs, PUBG’s experience has become a bit unfavourable. In Gujarat, the state government issued a circular to the district authorities to ban PUBG in primary schools. The online game which has ubiquitous players worldwide has been deemed as addictive for primary school children in Gujarat. According to officials, the circular by the state primary education departments was issued after being recommended by the Gujarat State Commission for Protection of Child Rights.
Moreover, the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights has also planned to ban the game across the country. It has sent letters to the state governments in the country to implement this ban.
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PUBG Mobile 0.11.0 update is now in beta: Here’s a list of all the new features
Are you addicted to PUBG Mobile just like everyone else is? If the answer to that is yes, we have some news that will make you happy. PUBG Mobile’s 0.11.0 update has now been rolled out in beta. The much-awaited update adds the Resident Evil 2 collaboration and the Zombie mode to PUBG Mobile. We should mention that the official name of PUBG Mobile Zombies mode is Sunset and it is available on Erangel.
In addition to human additions, you would also find bosses from Resident Evil 2 present on the map when you play PUBG. This, we feel, is the key highlight of the collaboration. On killing them, you can secure the resources that you need to survive.
The 0.11.0 update also adds moonlight to PUBG Mobile‘s Vikendi snow map and brings Sanhok to Arcade – Quick Match. Besides this, you will also find some features from the PC version of the game. Here’s a complete list of features that PUBG Mobile has got with its 0.11.0 update:
- Added RE2: Sunset, a new time-limited event mode. Fight to survive as usual on Erangel, but Zombies and Bosses from Resident Evil 2 will also spawn on the map! Kill them to get resources and items.
- Added Resident Evil 2 main menu theme and music.
- Added weather: Moonlight to Vikendi.
- Added Personal Spaces, where player information and Connections are displayed. Select a friend with Synergy 400 or above as Partner to stand by your side in your Space!
- Added push-to-talk chat in matches.
- Sanhok is now available in Arcade – Quick Match.
- Added a PC feature: Damage stacking outside of safe zone. The further away players are from the safe zone, the more damage they take.
- Added feature form our PC counterpart: Air raid adjustment. In Sanhok and Vikendi, the size of the air raid area is reduced as the safe zone reduces in size.
Nokia 2 to get Android 8.1 Oreo, might compromise UI performance
HMD Global has announced Android Pie for a slew of their smartphones with the latest one being Nokia 3.1 Plus. Even though Nokia 8 Sirocco received the Android Pie a bit late, it was still part of this lineup. However, Nokia 2 was not part of the Android Pie listing. In fact, it has only been updated till Android 7.0 Nougat. It was only today, that Juho Sarvikas, Chief Production Officer of HMD Global tweeted that it will receive Android 8.1 Oreo soon. In a range of tweets, today, he confirmed that the Nokia 2 is going to be updated to this Android version.
However, there is one repercussion. As Android 8.1 Oreo requires more from the system compared to Android Nougat, the UI performance is going to be compromised. Juho Sarvikas recommended that those who want a better UI performance should stay on Android Nougat. For the rest, the company will make the Android 8.1 Oreo available via a webpage soon enough. To recall, the Nokia 2 was launched in 2017 with Android Nougat out-of-the-box. It is one of the HMD Global’s budget segment phones that costs Rs 6,150.
The device sports 5-inch 720×1,280 resolution display with an aspect ratio of 16:9. It comes with a single RAM variant, that is 1GB that brings an internal storage of 8MP. This memory is expandable via a microSD card up to 128GB. The primary camera comprises of an 8MP sensor and the secondary camera has a 5MP sensor. Being a budget segment phone, the Nokia 2 packs a large battery of 4,100mAh. Connectivity options include WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot, Bluetooth 4.1, GPS, FM Radio and microUSB 2.0. The smartphone measures 143.5×71.3×9.3 and weighs 161 grams.
The Nokia 2 is powered by Qualcomm’s MSM8909v2 Snapdragon 212 SoC. The handset comes in three colour options—black, white, copper-black. It has only three sensors, that is, an accelerometer, proximity and compass.
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Vivo Apex 2019: Ten things you must know about this futuristic smartphone
After leaving us thoroughly impressed with its Vivo NEX and NEX Dual Display, the Chinese smartphone brand has again unveiled a futuristic-looking handset. Dubbed Vivo Apex 2019, the concept smartphone packs some serious technology and looks stunning. Here are ten things you must know about the Vivo Apex 2019 concept phone:
This seems to be the next big trend in the smartphone industry. The day before yesterday, Meizu announced its holeless smartphone named Zero, and just a day later, Vivo unveiled its Apex 2019 concept phone that does not have any holes, buttons or ports on its body. Although it’s just a concept right now, the company has given a fair idea about how it will work without these. Read on to find out.
Vivo Apex 2019 sports a 6.39-inch AMOLED display that has the piezoelectric transducer technology. This technology enables the screen of the device to emit sound. This may be impressive, but it is not the key highlight of the display. Want to what that is? Read on…
Yes, you read that right. The display of Vivo Apex 2019 concept phone comes with full-display fingerprint scanning. This means that you can place your finger anywhere on the smartphone’s screen to unlock the device. This makes the fingerprint sensor of Vivo Apex 2019 the most-advanced in the smartphone industry.
Vivo Apex 2019 concept smartphone is powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 855 SoC, which is the latest and the most powerful processor available in the market. With this processor, the Vivo Apex 2019 gets support for 5G networks.
Another factor that makes the Vivo Apex 2019 powerful is that it packs 12GB of RAM. The smartphone will be available in 256GB and 512GB storage options.
Vivo Apex 2019 comes with MagPort, a magnetic connector that has to be attached on the back panel of the smartphone for charging and data transfer. It works in a similar way to Moto Mods.
The smartphone comes with a dual rear camera setup with 12MP and 13MP sensors coupled with an LED flash. However, there is no word on the selfie camera of the smartphone and neither is it visible in pictures. So we will have to wait till company reveals more about the Vivo Apex 2019.
Vivo Apex 2019 has a combination of capacitive touch and pressure-sensing on its side edge. These replace the physical power and volume rocker buttons that are used otherwise.
Vivo Apex 2019 will be present at the Mobile World Congress 2019, which is scheduled to begin on February 25. We expect to find out more details about the device, like its IP rating or whether or not it supports wireless charging at the event.
We should mention that as of now, Vivo Apex 2019 is a concept phone. So the company is very likely to make certain changes to it before launching it commercially. We’ll update you as more details about it come in!
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Comes without holes, buttons and ports
This seems to be the next big trend in the smartphone industry. The day before yesterday, Meizu announced its holeless smartphone named Zero, and just a day later, Vivo unveiled its Apex 2019 concept phone that does not have any holes, buttons or ports on its body. Although it’s just a concept right now, the company has given a fair idea about how it will work without these. Read on to find out.
The screen also doubles as a speaker
Vivo Apex 2019 sports a 6.39-inch AMOLED display that has the piezoelectric transducer technology. This technology enables the screen of the device to emit sound. This may be impressive, but it is not the key highlight of the display. Want to what that is? Read on…
Has full-display fingerprint scanning
Yes, you read that right. The display of Vivo Apex 2019 concept phone comes with full-display fingerprint scanning. This means that you can place your finger anywhere on the smartphone’s screen to unlock the device. This makes the fingerprint sensor of Vivo Apex 2019 the most-advanced in the smartphone industry.
Is powered by the most powerful processor in the world and has 5G support
Vivo Apex 2019 concept smartphone is powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 855 SoC, which is the latest and the most powerful processor available in the market. With this processor, the Vivo Apex 2019 gets support for 5G networks.
Packs a massive RAM
Another factor that makes the Vivo Apex 2019 powerful is that it packs 12GB of RAM. The smartphone will be available in 256GB and 512GB storage options.
Here’s how the charging works
Vivo Apex 2019 comes with MagPort, a magnetic connector that has to be attached on the back panel of the smartphone for charging and data transfer. It works in a similar way to Moto Mods.
Cameras on the device
The smartphone comes with a dual rear camera setup with 12MP and 13MP sensors coupled with an LED flash. However, there is no word on the selfie camera of the smartphone and neither is it visible in pictures. So we will have to wait till company reveals more about the Vivo Apex 2019.
How to switch it on?
Vivo Apex 2019 has a combination of capacitive touch and pressure-sensing on its side edge. These replace the physical power and volume rocker buttons that are used otherwise.
Will be present at the MWC 2019
Vivo Apex 2019 will be present at the Mobile World Congress 2019, which is scheduled to begin on February 25. We expect to find out more details about the device, like its IP rating or whether or not it supports wireless charging at the event.
Just a concept
We should mention that as of now, Vivo Apex 2019 is a concept phone. So the company is very likely to make certain changes to it before launching it commercially. We’ll update you as more details about it come in!
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We have some news for gamers! While Sony and Microsoft continue to maintain silence about the next PlayStation and Xbox, but that doesn’t stop reports and speculations about the upcoming consoles from getting circulated online. And the latest speculation suggests that the pricing of PS5 and the Next Xbox would be in-line with the original price of the PS4 and Xbox One.
It has also been reported that Microsoft will again be seeing following a two-pronged strategy. It will be launching a streaming-only Xbox that has been codenamed Lockhart and another more conventional and powerful model that is known as Anaconda internally. What’s more, the PlayStation 5 and the Next Xbox will be released around the holiday season next year.
We should mention that this speculation comes from Reddit and popular gaming forum ResetEra. While the post on Reddit with the pricing and specifications of PS5 and the Next Xbox was removed, some of the details were confirmed by a verified user on ResetEra.
According to media reports that have surfaced online recently, the price of the PlayStation 5 will start at $399, which is the same as the launch price of PlayStation 4 in 2014. On the other hand, the successor to Xbox One will reportedly be priced at $499, which is also the same as the price of Xbox One along with Kinect sensor. The variant that comes without the Kinect sensor was launched later at a price of $399.
Coming to the specifications of the PS5, the console is said to come with a custom 8 cores/16 Threads Zen 2 CPU coupled with a custom NAVI @8+ teraflops GPU and 12GB of GDDR6 RAM. It will reportedly have 1TB of SSD storage.
Speaking of the specifications of the Next Xbox, it is said to be powered by a custom 8 cores/16 Threads Zen 2 CPU clubbed with a custom NAVI @12+ teraflops GPU and 16GB of GDDR6 RAM. The console will reportedly come with 1TB of NVMe SSD storage.
Last but not the least, the Next Xbox streaming console will reportedly come with a custom 8 cores/16 Threads Zen 2 CPU and custom NAVI @4+ teraflops GPU. It is said to come with 12GB of GDDR6 RAM and 1TB of NVMe SSD storage. Reports suggest that Microsoft will price this model at $249.
The post on ResetEra reads “The hardware is partially true. Storage is true. Raytracing is true. Lockhart is not a streaming box. Xbox SoC codename is Anubis, check AMD’s plan. MS AI is not a part of the hardware, in other words, never heard of TPU or ASIC like it. How to implement Raytracing? See GDC 2019. Why they make a decision like Lockhart? See GDC 2019. Why there still no DevKit? After GDC 2019.”
While the user who posted this is verified, we suggest to take this information with a pinch of salt the companies officially break their silence on the upcoming gaming consoles.
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AVITA launches a range of colourful notebooks in India
Tech-company AVITA is increasing its consumer base and is now going to sell its products in India. This time a laptop, AVITA Liber is being launched and in multiple colours. The colour options are very unusual and not the kind which you generally come across in gadgets. One can say, that it is a blend of fashion and technology to provide you with something very appealing. Based out of US, AVITA is a well-known lifestyle tech brand.
Alex Chung, CEO of Nexstop Company Ltd. Said, “We are absolutely delighted to launch AVITA’s exciting range of AVITA LIBER here in India. This market is known to be one of the fastest growing ones in the technology segment and is open to embrace new lifestyle brands. We are looking forward to introducing our fashion-forward and high-performance products to the Indian consumers. ’s brand philosophy is to allow our customers to express themselves through technology, and we aim to do this with our vibrant LIBER range.”
Seema Bhatnagar, the Country Manager of Nexstgo India said, “AVITA is going to be the answer for the tech savvy youth of India. Its contemporary features coupled up with quirky aesthetics in colour and design options will definitely appeal to the young corporates. With 5 patterns and 14 colors we are offering a new lifestyle products to the customers.”
To talk about its specifications, the AVITA Liber is quite lightweight, weighing 1.37 kilograms and sports a sleek casing. The AVITA Liber comes in two sizes, 13.3-inches and 14-inches with an FHD display with a resolution of 1920X1080 pixels. The device has a long battery backup that can go up to 10 hours. Connectivity options of the laptop include USB-C port, Bluetooth 4.0, 802.11ac WiFi. Also, there are two USB 3.0 ports that can be connected to different devices and accessories to extend versatility. The colour options of the AVITA Liber include AVITA Purple, Urban Ruby, Angel Blue etc.
The laptop is available on shopping portals like Amazon, Flipkart, Tata Cliq and Paytm. Oflline retailers who would be selling the device include Viveks, Alfa, Dhruv Sales and Croma. The warranty period of the AVITA Liber is three years and the starting price of these laptops is Rs 27,990. The price goes up to until Rs 83,990 depending upon the kind of CPU, RAM and storage configuration you opt for.
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Xiaomi Redmi Go is now official: Full specs, price and other launch details
Xiaomi’s phone has been tipped ahead of its launch and from what we know, it is going to be a part of the Android One program. The new phone that is called the Xiaomi Redmi Go will presumably launch in Philippines first. The smartphone has already been certified in some markets now. Xiaomi Philippines, an official Facebook account shared a post recently that teased the launch of a new phone. The post had used with the hashtag #GoSmartDoMore. A blog based out of Philippines has informed that the phone has already been listed on Lazada.
Lazada is an online store and it listed the full specifications of a smartphone. In the poster, we have observed that there is a tagline called Go Smart, Do More. Considering that even the Facebook post had the same tagline in the form of a hashtag, it is safe to assume that the Xiaomi Redmi Go is smartphone being talked about here. The Redmi Go can be said to be a redesigned version of the Redmi 4A and the Redmi 5A. Compared to these two phones, the Xiaomi Redmi Go will have less RAM.
Xiaomi Redmi Go Technical Specifications
It sports a 5.0-inch 1,280×720 display with an aspect ratio of 16:9 and 380 nits brightness. The Xiaomi Redmi Go will be powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 425 processor. The smartphone will come with a single RAM variant of 1GB bringing along 8GB of onboard storage. The storage can be extended via a microSD card slot by up to 128GB. The Xiaomi Redmi Go has a rear facing camera of 8MP with an f/2.0 aperture. On the other hand, the front camera that is meant for selfies has 5MP sensor with an f/2.2 aperture. The handset will reportedly pack a 3,000mAh battery.
Connectivity options are supposed to include WiFi, MicroUSB port, and dual-SIM support, dual VoLTE and dual 4G. However, the availability of dual VoLTE and dual 4G is going to based on the market this mobile is selling in. The Xiaomi Redmi Go is supposed to run on Android 8.1 Oreo. As mentioned, the handset is going to be a part of the Android One program.
Xiaomi Redmi Go Price
As for the price, there is no official word on the Indian pricing, however the Android One Driven smartphones are in the sub Rs 10,000 (mostly). Considering this one is going to have just 1GB RAM, it will lie in the super-budget segment of smartphones and will come around Rs 5,000 price bracket.
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PUBG gets banned in Gujarat primary schools; here’s why
PUBG Mobile is at the peak of its popularity and it has got millions of users across the globe completely hooked to it. The online multiplayer game is considered to be so addictive that it has actually been banned in primary schools in Gujarat.
The State government there has issued a circular to district authorities asking them to ban PUBG. According to officials, the circular by the state primary education departments was issued after it was recommended by the Gujarat State Commission for Protection of Child Rights.
We should mention that this has been just days after a student’s body in Jammu and Kashmir – called the Jammu and Kashmir Students Association – had sought for getting PUBG Mobile in the state. According to the students who were a part of the protest, the game was responsible for their poor results in examinations.
Furthermore, the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights has also called to get PUBG banned across the country. The commission has also sent letters regarding this to all the state governments in the country recommending to ban PUBG.
Coming back to Gujarat, the circular issued by the state government has directed District Primary Education Officers to take whatever steps are necessary to ban the game in primary schools. According to the circular, the ban is now necessary as school-going children are getting addicted to PUBG and the game is “adversely affecting their studies”. Although it is not known which version of the game the government wants to place a ban on, it is being speculated that the ban will only be on PUBG Mobile and not its PC or console versions.
Jagruti Pandya, Chairperson of the Gujarat child rights body, said that the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) has recommended placing a ban on the game across the country. She was quoted saying, “The NCPCR had sent a letter to all the states and recommended a ban on the game. All the states are required to implement it. Looking at the negative effects of the game, we had recently sent a letter to the state government recommending a ban on the game.”
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Huawei 5G foldable smartphone to be showcased at MWC 2019
Chinese smartphone maker Huawei has announced that it will be releasing a next-generation smartphone that will use its own technology in place of components made by companies in the United States.
This is being seen as an attempt by the company to compete with the Western industry in face of Washington’s allegations that the smartphones by Huawei may be a security risk. The smartphone brand is now spending heavily to develop its own chip technology, which is an area where American companies like Qualcomm are leading.
Coming back to the smartphone Huawei has spoken about, the company’s CEO for its consumer unit, Richard Yu has said that it will be seen showcasing its first foldable 5G handset at the Mobile World Congress 2019, that is scheduled to begin on February 25 in Barcelona. Huawei’s foldable smartphone will be powered by the company’s own Kirin 980 chipset and Balong 5000 modem instead of components from Us-based suppliers.
Yu also said that sales of Huawei smartphones and other products have not been affected by Western security warnings and he added that sales, in fact, grew by more than 50% in 2018. He was quoted saying that his unit’s sales topped $52 billion in annual revenue of the company has forecast for 2018. We should mention that till now, Huawei has not released its 2018 financial results for the entire company.
Shedding some light on what we can expect, Yu said, “In this complicated political environment, we still maintain strong growth.”
It is worth noticing that although Huawei is currently dependent on Intel Corp and some other suppliers based in the United States, it has developed its own chips for mobile phones and servers. We should also add that the company’s chipsets are only used in its own products.
According to Xi Wang of research firm IDC, Qualcomm has a vast array of products and patents for smartphone chips, but Huawei is also catching up in the race. Speaking about Huawei’s chips, he was quoted saying, “Generally speaking, Huawei’s chips are equal to Qualcomm chips in performance. Not only at the mid-level but at the high end, Huawei can compete with Qualcomm.”
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Apple gains patent to build future iPhones and Apple watches with poisonous gas and CO detection
Today, Apple has been granted a patent that allows it to build future iPhones and Apple watches in such a way that they will be able to detect poisonous gases and carbon monoxide (CO). The patent says that these future Apple products are going to have built-in sensors that would help them detect any sign of poisonous gas, especially CO near them. Carbon monoxide is considered to be one of the most dreadful gases that is injurious to health. It is often dubbed as a silent killer, because it is odorless and tasteless, one cannot be aware if they are inhaling it but once that happens it can severely affect your health.
Apple just might incorporate IP68 water-resistance on iPhone and Apple Watch with this framework in mind. However, it is probably not ingraining a physical gas sensor into its device that requires another physical chassis opening.
PatentlyApple said, “Apple’s patent claim #9 points to a “target gas consisting of at least one of ozone (O.sub.3), nitrogen dioxide (NO.sub.2), nitrogen monoxide (NO), sulfur dioxide (SO.sub.2), carbon monoxide (CO), methane (CH.sub.4), and volatile organic compounds (VOCs), and wherein the components of a gas mixture other than the target gas comprises poisoning species including siloxanes, sulfates, phosphates and chlorides, and/or interfering species such as water vapor.” The patent shows diagrams of a “miniature gas sensing device encased in an enclosure.”
Talking about the enclosure, Apple Watch is being used in the patent demonstration. Speaking of air cleansing, such a technology has been adopted in the past to make air healthier around human beings. For example, smart air-purifiers launched by Tesla have special HEPA filter for its vehicles, opening the possibility for “Bioweapon Defense” filtration mode. Guilherme Rambo pointed out how your own IoT smoke detector with an Arduino circuit board, Apple Watch can have gas-detecting abilities. However, this is only possible if gas water-resistance is not impaired.
Before being implemented, water-resistant smoke detectors will require a lot of shrinking because they are generally bulky. So, it is going to take sometime before we see Apple Watch and iPhone being upgraded with this new technology that seems to be taken out of a sci-fi novel.
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