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PUBG New State Second Alpha Test begins: Here’s how to apply

The upcoming new releases from Krafton Studio – PUBG New State that has been a huge success in the world of mobile gaming between gamers and across the internet. However, this new game is open to pre-registration in the Google Play Store which offers special benefits for up to 20 million bets.
In the meantime, Krafton hosts a new PUBG: NEW STATE Second Alpha Test this August in parts of Asia and MENA, and Turkey. In addition to being available for Android users, this upcoming Alpha Test will also be open to iOS users.
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PUBG New State’s Second Alpha Test will focus on measuring the first version of game performance, server and network stability, and in-development gaming systems. The feedback we received during the Alpha Test will help ensure that we meet the expectations of the community when PUBG: NEW STATE is released later this year.
During the Alpha test, players will be able to access Troi, a futuristic 8×8 map, where they will be able to experience different aspects of the game before launching and exploring the PUBG universe category in 2051.
Please see below for key details.:
SCHEDULE
- Application Period: August 9, 2021 (04:00 UTC +0) – August 23, 2021 (12:59 UTC +0)
- Alpha Test: August 27, 2021 (05:00 UTC +0) – August 29, 2021 (11:00 UTC +0)
AVAILABILITY
The Alpha Test will be available to players in the following regions:
ASIA
- Cambodia
- Hong Kong
- Indonesia
- Japan
- Laos
- Macao
- Malaysia
- Maldives
- Myanmar
- Nepal
- Philippines
- Singapore
- South Korea
- Sri Lanka
- Chinese Taipei
- Thailand
MENA & Turkey
- Bahrain
- Egypt
- Iraq
- Jordan
- Kuwait
- Lebanon
- Oman
- Qatar
- Saudi Arabia
- Turkey
- United Arab Emirates
- Yemen
Many players outside of these regions are eager to get into PUBG: New State, but it’s important for us to do an Alpha Test test to measure performance, network stability, and great gameplay enhancement programs to ensure we can give you the best gaming experience at launch. By limiting Alpha testing to these regions, it allows us to collect important data without diverting many resources away from development.
Applying for PUBG: NEW STATE’s Second Alpha Test only takes a few simple steps. Please see below for the step-by-step process and be sure to check out the FAQ for more information.
To ensure a proper player experience, this Alpha test is only available for Android mobile/tablet devices running Android OS 6.0 or higher and has at least 2GB of RAM and iOS devices for iPhone 6S or the latest models running iOS 13.0 or higher.
Please note that PUBG: New State is still under development and will be updated to work on various Android and iOS devices when we launch it later this year.
PUBG New State Second Alpha Test
Here’s how to apply
- Head over to the homepage.
- Click on [Apply for Alpha Test].
- Read through the [Application and Participation Guide].
- Read the policies carefully and choose the mobile OS you wish to apply for Android or iOS.
- Fill out the form.
PREPARE FOR LAUNCH AND PRE-REGISTER NOW
Get ready for PUBG: NEW STATE’s official launch by pre-registering today to get an awesome vehicle skin as a reward.
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New Samsung Music app update fixes Album image changing issue

Samsung Music is an app developed for Galaxy devices, which provides powerful music play functionality and the best user interface. Samsung is currently enhancing Music app by bringing bug fixes through the new update.
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The Korean tech giant is rolling out March 2023 update for Samsung Music with version 16.2.30.0. The latest update is available on Galaxy Store with an installation package size of 25.35 MB.
The new update of Samsung Music fixes an issue related to changing the Album image. In addition, it comes with common improvements to enhance the overall usability experience. However, the update does not include any new feature or changes but provide a better experience.
You can install the latest update via Galaxy Store >> Menu >> Updates or download it directly from the link mentioned here.
In the Samsung Music app, you can adjust Play Speed and Crossfade between tracks as you like. For that, open the Samsung Music app on your Galaxy device and tap on the More option (Three vertical dots located in the top left corner).
Once you tap on Settings, you can see Play Speed and Crossfade between tracks sliders. From these sliders, you can adjust them.
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Samsung Reminder March 2023 update brings new features

Samsung has kicked off the March 2023 update for the Reminder app, which carries version 12.4.03.8. The latest update adds new features to the app to provide a better experience.
March 2023 update for the Samsung Reminder app brings the Edit category button to More options. Now, you can edit the category of the Reminders easily.
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In addition, the update also added a View details button to check notification details separately on the lock screen where notification details are set to be hidden. Whenever a notification arrives, you can click on the View Details option to check the details of that reminder, which are usually hidden on the lock screen.
Apart from this, the company also fixes common Samsung Reminders issues that users were facing in the previous update. The latest update is available on Galaxy Store, which weighs 24.74 MB package.
Through Galaxy Store, you can install the latest update by tapping the Updates option under the Menu of the app. We recommend users download the latest update to enjoy the new features of the Reminder app on their Galaxy smartphone.
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The update is compatible with Galaxy devices running Android 13-based One UI 5.1 or One UI 5.0. It is an initial rollout so it may take some hours/days to reach all eligible Galaxy devices.
Samsung Reminder 12.4.02.600 update now available for One UI devices
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Galaxy Store scrolling is the worst experience on Samsung Galaxy S23

The Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy and One UI 5.1 software deliver an exceptional experience on the Galaxy S23 flagships. One UI 5.1 is the smoothest Android skin of Samsung, but scrolling the Galaxy Store app is the worst experience, for some Galaxy S23 users.
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According to reports, the display refresh rate drops below 60Hz while scrolling in Galaxy Store on the Samsung Galaxy S23 series. This reduced refresh rate destroys the pro-grade user experience, which is available on other, even third-party applications.
When you scroll the screen in Galaxy Store, you would face stutter (a low refresh rate) on all Galaxy S23 smartphone models. Even, you might head toward system Settings to ensure whether your phone running on Adaptive motion smoothness or not.
It’s worth mentioning that the low refresh rate support for Galaxy Store feels like budget phone usage to the S23 consumers. And probably, it might not be an S23-limited issue, as Samsung’s own app distribution platform doesn’t feel smooth on more Galaxy phones too.
There are also talks that the recent firmware update destroyed Galaxy Store’s scrolling smoothness on the Galaxy S23 series. Anyway, Samsung must look into the matter and re-optimize the Galaxy Store for the latest flagship, custom chipset, and the new One UI 5.1 software.
If you are facing the same issue on your Galaxy S23 phone, try clearing the Galaxy Store cache and user data once, followed by a reboot. It should somehow make the experience better, and as a temporary solution, we suggest you access Galaxy Store only for One UI app updates, as everything is already available on Play Store.
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