Bloomberg reports that Netflix is planning to add video games to its streaming service within the next year, with the company bringing a former EA and Facebook (Oculus) executive on board to help. Verdu had a hand in several mobile titles from Electronic Arts in the past, and most recently has been working in developer relations for Facebook—specifically with the Oculus VR team. Netflix is no stranger to video games....
These changes can be seen in several new apps and additions to Safari. Stage Manager is a new tool that allows you to bring together multiple apps and place them into individual groups. Continuity Cam lets you use your iPhone as a webcam. And the Safari browser is getting new controls in Mail and changing how it does passwords. When activated, Stage Manager will instantly organize any open apps or windows to free up clutter on your screen....
Streaming video games through Samsung Smart TVs may have only kicked off this past summer, but the service is already growing. Soon you’ll have access to even more libraries of games to stream, along with 4K resolutions (contingent). And some 2021 model Samsung Smart TV owners will finally be able to get in on the fun. The most significant addition is the two game libraries the Gaming Hub will absorb: Antstream Arcade and Blacknut....
The company just announced that pre-orders are live for the Galaxy Z Flip3 Bespoke Edition, via the Samsung Newsroom. This brand new iteration of Samsung’s popular folding phone is highly customizable, with a total of 49 color and design combinations. Customers can mix and match phone frame colors of black or silver, and front and back colors of blue, yellow, pink, white, or black. Samsung is also offering a service called Bespoke Upgrade Care, exclusively for Galaxy Z Flip3 Bespoke Edition phones....
The company’s flagship folding smartphone can now access the stable version of the OS update, as reported by SamMobile. Previously, Galaxy Z Fold 3 users were relegated to the beta version of Android 12 and Samsung’s proprietary operating system, One UI 4.0. Galaxy Z Flip 3 phones have also started receiving the update, joining the Galaxy S21 series. The download also includes the December 2021 Android security patch. These updates are tied to certain parts of the world for now, including South Korea and Serbia, though they should be available worldwide by the end of the month....
Slack has just fixed this issue for those who communicate with coworkers on their iPad, as they have completely redesigned the tablet’s app to offer similar functionality to desktop and laptop offerings, as reported in an official company blog post. The expansive redesign adds a two-column layout that shows a list of available channels and messages on the left and their contents on the right, a design that is instantly familiar to current Slack users....
According to PhoneArena, when asked if an iPad app was forthcoming, Instagram CEO Adam Mosseri shot down the idea. He reasoned that, while an iPad app would be “nice,” the company has too many other pressing priorities and not enough people to carry out all of them. To a certain degree, it’s understandable, as Instagram has always prioritized smartphones as a platform for its app. It’s been mostly smartphone exclusive, really....
While each creature has its own look and sound effect, monsters typically share a common purpose: to find where you are and attack you until your character runs out of health and can no longer continue. Thus, building a shelter and then crafting items to equip your character is important if you want to keep the enemies at bay. They are also rather devious in their movement since they often wait near your character rather than making a straight beeline toward you....
After more than a year of planning a much-needed group video calling feature, Telegram officially announced its availability on Monday. You can now make a Telegram video call on iOS and Android smartphones, as well as on tablets and desktops. The company said that video call participants max at the first 30 people who join, but noted that there could be an unlimited amount of audio-only participants. Telegram also said that it plans to increase the 30-person limit in the future....
With Android Auto, you can place and receive calls and text messages without taking your eyes off the road, plot steps for a road trip, and use built-in tools such as EV charging, parking, and navigation apps. In addition to built-in apps, Android Auto can also access hundreds of apps in the Google Play Store. Here are some of the best Android Auto apps. In addition to guiding you to your destination, Waze provides secondary benefits, including alerts for nearby speed traps and cheap gas stations....
Here’s a list of the best Xbox One apps for movies, music, sports, and more. There are standouts in each category and apps that have great built-in controls, without resorting to a virtual mouse. If you see any apps you want to grab for your Xbox One, click the corresponding link to the Microsoft Store, log in to the same Microsoft account you use for your Xbox, and look for a button that says Get the app or Install/Play....
It’s important to understand those differences if you plan to buy one of these models. This article explains five key things that make the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus different. Use this information to make an informed iPhone buying decision. The iPhone 6 Plus upgrades the display even more. The 6 Plus has a 5.5-inch screen. That makes it a “phablet” (a combination phone and tablet) and a close competitor to the iPad mini, which has a 7-inch screen....
The ever-expanding “who would win in a fight” simulator that is Fortnite has announced its first-ever Icons Series addition from the NFL: Patrick Mahomes, quarterback for the Kansas City Chiefs. Complete with his own signature emote and outfits. “Getting to be a part of a game that I have played for so long is a dream come true,” Mahomes said in the press release, “It was awesome to be involved every step of the way on the creative and design of my Outfit....
What Is the Wiki Game? The Wiki Game is a fun activity for groups of two or more (not just by a single player) and for people of all ages, young or old. You may know it by other names like “Speed Wiki” and “Wiki Racing.” The only thing players need is access to the internet on a computer or a mobile device. You need to know a few basic rules to play the Wiki Game, which includes two variations: Speed Wiki and Click Wiki....
The new restrictions rolling out to users ages 13 to 17 in the coming months include a setting to choose who can watch minors’ videos and a private setting by default for videos made by 13- to 15-year-olds, according to Engadget. On the direct messaging front, TikTok automatically will turn off DMs by default to new 16- to 17-year-olds’ accounts (or existing accounts who have never used DMs before). This means users will have to manually change the settings on who can message them before using the feature....
Tinder on Friday announced a new option that lets users block people from their phone contacts. According to The Verge, you can use the feature to block your exes, friends, relatives, work colleagues, or just anyone you don’t want to appear in your matches. If you block someone, they won’t appear for you, and you won’t appear for them. Tinder says you can upload all of your contacts to the app, or add them individually, if you prefer....
The mobile site has four tabs at the bottom of the screen: Home, Trending, Subscriptions, and Library. Use these tips to navigate your way around the tabs and other settings. If you want to comment on videos or upload videos to your YouTube channel, sign in to YouTube with your Google account. Otherwise, as a guest, you’re limited to only watching videos. MusicGamingNewsMoviesFashion and Beauty If you don’t see the channel you’re looking for, tap the right-arrow in the upper-right corner to view more channels that you subscribe to....
Double-click the clip in the timeline.In the top right of the screen, click the Adjust button. The second button from the right, after the i, is the effect icon.Click the Effect icon to reveal windows showing the available audio and video effects in iMovie. The audio effects function similarly. This feature showcases different effects and without time-consuming rendering. To add several effects to a clip or tweak the way an effect looks, export the project from iMovie to Final Cut Pro, where you can make more advanced edits....
The subscription service is available to download for $3.49 CAD ($2.88 USD) and $4.49 AUD ($3.44 USD). Twitter Blue will offer exclusive features to subscribers like Bookmark Folders; Undo Tweet, which allows you to set a customizable timer of up to 30 seconds to click “Undo”; and Reader Mode, which will make reading long threads easier. “We’ve heard from the people that use Twitter a lot, and we mean a lot, that we don’t always build power features that meet their needs,” Twitter wrote in its blog post announcing the feature’s availability....
The report was released after the seventeenth session of the United Nations Human Rights Council, and is entitled “Report of the Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of the right to freedom of opinion and expression, Frank La Rue.” The report makes many bold statements regarding the right to Internet access and will spur global efforts to increase broadband availability in nations. Is Broadband Affordable Enough for Universal Broadband Access?...
