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Battlegrounds Mobile India release new Ranking Season C1S1 with M1 and M2 Royal Pass
Battlegrounds Mobile India version 1.5 is now live with many new updates added to the game, most of which are directly promoted from PUBG Mobile version 1.5. Meanwhile, the first official details of the Battlegrounds Mobile India Series have also been announced.
According to the latest info, Krafton has officially unveiled the details of the new royale pass (RP) and the Season of Battlegrounds Mobile India, now called ‘Cycles’ with an RP – royale pass timeline aligned to one month.
- Royale Pass M1 & M2
- New Ranking Season C1S1
BATTLEGROUNDS MOBILE INDIA SERIES 2021
Here are all the new updates coming to the royale pass in BGMI 1.5:
- RP time duration has been adjusted to 1 month.
- There will be 2 RPs launched one after the other in each version.
- RP M1 duration – Tek Era (July 14 to August 12.)
- RP M2 duration – Project T (August 13 to September 13)
- RP challenge durations and game time requirements shortened to 4 weeks.
- Maximum attainable rank has been changed to 50.
- Players can collect free rewards whenever they gain RP Ranks.
- Reach a high rank to get a Voucher (60 UC) for the next season.
- Players will receive bonus RP points at the end of the season.
- EZ Mission License prices have been adjusted and a Royale Pass Month tab has been added.
- Ordinary RP price is 360 UC & Elite RP is 960 UC (1,200 extra points)
- Players who get the new RP for the first time can collect Vouchers (60-360 UC) and can get a Voucher (60-360 UC) for the next RP for free after reaching rank 30 in the current RP.
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Battlegrounds Mobile India 1.5 Ranking Season C1S1
THE ROYALE PASS TIMELINE & DETAILS:
- Royale Pass M1 or C1S1: This is known as Tak Era, which has been started on 14th July 2021 and will end on 12th August at 23:59 UTC.
- Royale Pass M2 or C1S2: This will be known as Project T, which will start on 13th August and will last long up to 13th September 23:59 UTC.
PRICE DETAILS:
- Regular Royale Pass: 360UC or Unknown Currency
- Elite Royale Pass: 960UC or Unknown Currency
- First-time BGMI Purchase Discount: 60-360UC or Unknown Currency
That has many new additions to the game in the July update line. While the updates add many new features, fans are still left wondering about the possible releases on iOS devices, which were not mentioned in the new video. Meanwhile, Krafton has also begun mocking its plans for Battlegrounds Mobile India.
WhatsApp Beta lets you delete preset chat lists on Android
WhatsApp has released a new beta update with version 2.24.23.23, which introduces the ability to delete preset chat lists. This new feature lets WhatsApp users have more customization and control over how they organize their chats.
With the fresh update, WhatsApp users can now delete some of the default chat filters, like Unread and Groups, directly from the chat screen. Previously, these filters could not be removed.
To delete a filter, users just need to simply tap and hold on it, and they’ll see an option to delete it. This helps users clean up their interface by removing filters they don’t find useful.
Moreover, users can manage these filters through the app’s settings. So, if you accidentally delete a filter or want it back later, you can easily restore it from the settings menu. This gives you the flexibility to customize the app to suit your needs.
This feature is especially helpful for users who prefer a clean, minimalistic interface. Also, it’s great for business users, who may want to prioritize chats based on customer or order-related conversations.
The Delete Preset Chat Lists option is available to some beta testers who have installed the latest WhatsApp beta update from the Google Play Store. It’s expected to roll out to more users in the coming weeks.
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Matter 1.4 to make SmartThings even smarter with Wi-Fi router support
Last month, Samsung SmartThings introduced several new features, including Home Insights, Daily Routines, Quick Remote, and Automatic Hub Backup. Now, a new report suggests that SmartThings might soon support Wi-Fi routers with the upcoming release of Matter 1.4.
Matter has been part of SmartThings for a few years, and the upcoming 1.4 version is expected to arrive next year with some exciting new features.
Matter 1.4
Matter 1.4 details have been arrived today. It highlights the “Enhanced Multi-Admin” feature, which makes it easier to control Matter-enabled devices across different smart home ecosystems at the same time.
It shows that you could use a Matter device with Amazon Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Google Home, and SmartThings all together without any hassle.
Moreover, the update also improves device compatibility. For example, Wi-Fi routers can now work with Matter and SmartThings. They can also act as Thread Border Routers to help connect devices and simplify the setup process.
With this, Wi-Fi routers, modems, and other devices like set-top boxes will be controllable through the SmartThings app.
Matter 1.4 supports energy devices like solar panels, electric water heaters, heat pumps, solar system inverters, and batteries for battery energy management. It can even take local electricity prices into account and help you optimize your home’s energy use to save on costs.
However, the support for security cameras is expected to be added in a future update, Matter 1.5. As Samsung was quick to adopt Matter 1.3, we can expect SmartThings to add 1.4 support sometime in 2025.
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Many third-party Android apps could get RAW photo support
Google wants more third-party Android apps to support RAW photo capture. The company is preparing to upgrade the CameraX API. Following the update, Samsung users will also be able to capture RAW photo through third-party Android apps.
AndroidAuthority spotted that CameraX 1.5.0 will bring two new ImageCapture class output formats: OUTPUT_FORMAT_RAW and OUTPUT_FORMAT_RAW_JPEG. That said, RAW capture support will expand to more Android apps.
- OUTPUT_FORMAT_RAW: It captures a single RAW image.
- OUTPUT_FORMAT_RAW_JPEG: It captures both a RAW and a JPEG image.
CameraX API is mainly used by camera apps that users use for social media sharing purposes. Despite this fact, Google intends to allow developers to support their apps with RAW capture functionality for an elevated photography experience.
At present, it’s unknown which Android apps will add RAW capture support. CameraX API will upgrade first, allowing developers to make changes. You can expect some of the most popular camera apps will join the party with RAW support.
Expert RAW
Developed by Samsung, the Expert RAW app allows Galaxy smartphone users to capture RAW images. These pictures are heavily editable given storage without any software-level processing and compression.
The company has made Expert RAW a stunning application. It has recently added an Astro Portrait feature that allows you to be framed with an astrophoto in the background. The application continues to evolve with the addition of new functions.