It’s almost the end of the month, but there’s still a lot going on in the tech world, especially in preparation for future releases. BGMI is now available for Android users to download, Motorola has launched a new smartphone, and a new JioFiber broadband plan has been launched. WhatsApp has also started rolling out the much-requested feature, the Edit button. Over the weekend, we got to know the launch schedule and key details for the much awaited smartphone, the Nothing Phone (2).
To keep you informed, here’s a roundup of the week’s best tech news.
Battlegrounds Mobile India is back on Google Play Store
Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI) is back on Google Play Store for Android users. Game version 2.5.0 is around 800MB in size. Once you download and install the game, you won’t be able to play until Monday, May 29, when the servers are expected to come online. BGMI will also be available for iOS users from May 29.
Motorola Edge 40 5G launched in India
Motorola Edge 40 5G is one of the most popular smartphones launched in India this week. The smartphone comes in Eclipse Black, Nebula Green and Lunar Blue colors and is priced at Rs 29,999. In terms of specifications, the Motorola Edge 40 5G phone comes with:
- MediaTek Dimensity 8020 chipset
- The screen is 6.55 inches FHD + poOLED 144 Hz
- 4400 mAh battery with 68W fast charging support
- 50MP OIS primary camera
- 32 MP front camera
JioFiber Rs 1,197 Broadband Plan Launched
The new JioFiber broadband plan is priced at Rs 1,197 with 90 days validity and unlimited data. So in this plan, you will get unlimited bandwidth of 3.3TB high speed internet every month and after that the speed will slow down. The Rs 1,197 JioFiber plan also offers 30Mbps download and upload speeds.
WhatsApp’s chat editing feature has been introduced
WhatsApp has started rolling out the much-requested chat editing feature by users everywhere. This feature basically allows messages to be edited within 15 minutes of sending. This can be done by clicking on the message and selecting the Edit option from the menu. You can edit a WhatsApp message as many times as you want but within 15 minutes. This feature is rolling out, so it may take some time to reach your device.
The release schedule of the phone has not been revealed (2).
We know two key details about the Nothing Phone (2). Carl Pei has confirmed that the Nothing Phone (2) will launch in July. The release date is yet to be announced, but the schedule is confirmed, which is also huge. Another key detail confirmed by Pei is that the Nothing Phone (2) will pack a 4,700mAh battery and offer an 80% increase in overall performance compared to the Snapdragon 778G chip that powers the Nothing Phone (1).
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