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BGMI 4.0 Update Release Date, Time, and New Features Revealed
Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI) fans, the wait is finally over. Krafton India has officially announced the release schedule for the much-awaited BGMI 4.0 Update, which is set to arrive with brand-new features, themed content, and exciting gameplay improvements.
BGMI 4.0 Update Release Date and Time
The update will start rolling out on September 11, 2025, across different platforms. Here’s the release schedule:
- Google Play Store
- 30% release: 06:30 AM IST
- 50% release: 09:30 AM IST
- 100% release: 11:30 AM IST
- App Store (iOS): 09:30 AM IST
- Official Website: 12:30 PM IST
Spooky Soiree Themed Mode
The highlight of the BGMI 4.0 update is the Spooky Soiree Themed Mode, which brings eerie environments, new gameplay mechanics, and ghostly surprises.
Wraithmoor Mansion
This new location is a large haunted mansion filled with supernatural decorations, secret areas, and treasures. Inside, players will find a magic mirror that can reveal valuable loot but also unleash ghosts and change the in-game weather. Ghosts also hide in random objects—attack them to get supplies, but be careful, as scaring them away will make you lose the rewards.
The Performing Dead
During matches, a concert event featuring the ghost band “The Performing Dead” will take place. Players can watch the performance and earn supply rewards at the end. By interacting with the band and correcting their music, players can unlock even better rewards. The ghost band may also alert players about nearby enemies.
Ghostie – Your New Companion
Another major addition is Ghostie, a ghostly companion that follows the player and can use unique skills. Ghostie is normally only visible to its owner but becomes visible when using abilities.
Ghostie can equip 1 main skill and 2 passive skills at a time, with upgrade options available.
- Main Skills:
- Floating Balloon: Transforms into a balloon to lift and fly.
- Guardian Shield: Becomes a large shield for protection or knocking back enemies.
- Passive Skills include:
- Armorer (repairs armor),
- Ghost Helm (protects against headshots),
- Scan (detects enemies),
- Boost (increases sprint speed),
- Heal (restores health or rescues teammates).
Magic Broom – Fly Like a Witch
Players can now summon a Magic Broom, which can carry two players and fly freely. It comes with dash for fast movement and sweep for knocking away enemies.
Strength Potion – Power Boost
The update also introduces the Strength Potion, a consumable item that gives players superhuman abilities for 50 seconds. While active, players move faster, jump higher, and take less damage—but cannot use firearms. Instead, they can slam the ground after jumping to cause massive area damage.
With all these spooky and exciting new features, the BGMI 4.0 update promises to bring fresh and thrilling gameplay experiences for players across India.
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Nothing has started rolling out the Nothing OS 4.1 October 2026 update for the Nothing Phone (2). The update focuses on bug fixes, system stability improvements, and connectivity optimisations. It also brings the October 2026 security patch.
The update size is 107 MB, making it a relatively small maintenance update.
Nothing OS 4.1 October Update: What’s New?
According to the official changelog displayed on the device, the update includes the following improvements:
- Video playback: Improved smoothness for videos recorded at 1080p@ 60FPS.
- Bluetooth: Optimised connection stability when activating the voice assistant.
- Wi-Fi hotspot: Fixed an issue where the hotspot frequency did not match the selected option in certain cases.
- System stability: Enhanced overall system stability.
- Security: Updated to the October 2026 security patch.
How to Download the Update
Nothing Phone (2) users can check for the latest update by navigating to Settings > System > System Update. If the update is available, download and install it.
The rollout may happen in phases, so some users might have to wait before receiving the update.
If you don’t receive any OTA related to the update, you can manually update through our Nothing Firmware app.
Overall, the Nothing OS 4.1 October update is a minor maintenance release focused on improving the everyday user experience rather than introducing new features.
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Nothing has teased another Pokémon on its official X account and Nothing Community, hinting that a new product could be on the way. This time, the company has shared Kingdra, Pokémon #230 in the National Pokédex.
Kingdra is a Water/Dragon-type Pokémon introduced in Generation II. The teaser features the Pokémon alongside a cryptic description about sleeping deep on the ocean floor to build energy and causing tornadoes when it wakes up.
What Could Nothing Be Launching Next?
Nothing has not revealed which product the new Pokémon teaser refers to. However, the company has previously used Pokémon-themed teasers to build anticipation for upcoming devices, making this latest post worth watching.
An audio product, such as new Nothing Ear earbuds or headphones, could be one possibility. A new smartphone or another product category cannot be ruled out either.
For now, the product name, specifications, pricing and launch date remain unknown. More details may emerge through future teasers from the company.
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WhatsApp is testing a new shortcut that makes sharing Instagram Reels directly in chats easier. The feature adds a dedicated Reels button to the chat attachment menu, allowing users to quickly find and share Instagram content without navigating through multiple menus.
The feature was spotted in WhatsApp beta for Android version 2.26.42.9 and is currently rolling out to some beta testers.
WhatsApp Adds a Dedicated Reels Button
Previously, users who linked their WhatsApp account to Meta’s Accounts Center could access Instagram Reels through the media picker. However, finding the option required opening the picker and selecting Instagram from the source list.
With the new shortcut, users can tap the Reels button directly from the chat attachment menu to open a dedicated interface for browsing and sharing content.
Recent, Saved and Liked Reels
The new interface includes three tabs:
- Recent: Reels recently watched on Instagram.
- Saved: Reels saved by the user.
- Liked: Reels liked by the user.
Users can browse these sections and select content to share in WhatsApp chats. The interface also reportedly provides access to posts.
Availability
The shortcut requires users to link their WhatsApp account to Meta’s Accounts Center. This integration remains optional, so users who prefer to keep their accounts separate can continue using WhatsApp without connecting them.
The feature is rolling out gradually to Android beta testers through the Google Play Store. WhatsApp has not yet announced when the dedicated Reels shortcut will become available to all users.
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