Krafton plans to extend PUBG supremacy with franchise growth, graphics revamp

Apple leads India tablet PC market with 25 pc share in 2023 as well as in the December quarter with a 25 per cent share notwithstanding a decline in its shipments, according to a report.

Samsung has enhanced the call recording functionality on its Galaxy smartphones, enabling users to record calls in VoWiFi (Voice over WiFi) mode. This advancement is currently exclusive to the Samsung Galaxy S24 series, operating on OneUI 6.1, built on the Android 14 OS. It is anticipated that this feature will extend to older Samsung smartphones in the near future.

In a significant milestone, iPhone 14 Pro Max, and iPhone 15 Pro Max, Apple's "iPhone Pro Max" models, helped it claim the title of the world's best-selling smartphone. "iPhone Pro Max" has secured its position as the most popular smartphone globally, based on statistics from 2023. Market analysis by Canalys reveals that both the iPhone 14 Pro Max and the subsequent iPhone 15 Pro Max claimed the top spots in global annual shipments for the first time.

PlayStation has announced the year's first State of Play games showcase event, set to stream January 31. The 40-minute showcase will feature extended looks at Shift Up's action-adventure title Stellar Blade and Team Ninja's action-RPG Rise of the Ronin, both of which will arrive on the PS5 this year. The State of Play event will cover over 15 games in total, providing more details on PS5 and PS VR2 titles releasing in 2024 and beyond. The event will be livestreamed on PlayStation's YouTube, Twitch and TikTok channels, starting Wednesday, January 31 at 2pm PT / 5pm ET / 10pm GMT, or 3:30am on Thursday in India.

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Google Maps, a long-standing favourite among Android users for navigation, has consistently received updates to maintain its relevance and usability. Recent alterations have introduced location-specific weather information and revamped visuals, aligning the app more closely with the aesthetics of iOS. Now, a fresh redesign of the navigation layout is on the horizon, promising enhanced user experience.

A pilot named Chris Clarke has stirred up a storm on the internet after a video surfaced showing him allegedly flying a light aircraft while wearing Apple Vision Pro. The video, posted on X, has garnered over 5.6 million views since Tuesday, accompanied by a cautionary Community Note. In the footage, Clarke is seen using the Apple Vision Pro, manipulating windows and interacting with visionOS while also handling the plane's controls. This incident adds to a series of viral videos involving the Apple Vision Pro since its release, including one where a driver used it while operating a Tesla on Autopilot, drawing attention from Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg.

Krafton India, which is the company behind Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI), in collaboration with Alchemist Games, has unveiled its latest venture, Garuda Saga- a mobile game that delves into India's cultural tapestry. The game is currently open for pre-registration on both Google Play Store and Apple App Store, with exclusive rewards awaiting early registrants.

Samsung's much-loved S Series smartphones have just undergone a never-before-seen transformation. Unleashing new experiences with Galaxy AI, the all-new Galaxy S24 Series of smartphones that was unveiled at the Galaxy Unpacked event in San Jose, California, on January 17, 2024, are set to redefine the way you interact with your smartphone forever.

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), known for its cost-effective and reliable space missions, is poised to take a significant leap forward with its upcoming advanced launch vehicles. These developments promise to enhance payload capacities and introduce reusability, marking a new era in space exploration and satellite deployment.

Cities: Skylines II developer Colossal Order has a uniquely close relationship with its community. The original Cities: Skylines came out in 2015 and gobbled up the audience that was left behind by EA’s SimCity, which came out in 2013 and was a busted mess. Cities: Skylines scratched that urban-planning itch, plus it cost just $30. The game came first to PC, Mac and Linux with modest hardware requirements, and it hit consoles within two years. Critically, Cities: Skylines also supported mods through the Steam Workshop, allowing players to add their own tools to the game and share those features with others.

BGMI 3.0 update: Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI) releases new updates in frequent intervals to give players new features and themes to make the game interesting. Now, the game recently launched the 3.0 update which features an exciting themed mode, features, weapons, voice pack and much more. Additionally, the BGMI community is raving about the Cricket 33 Crate which will include Hardik Pandya themed rewards. Check what's newly introduced in BGMI.