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Microsoft on Tuesday released an update for the Windows Subsystem for Android on Windows 11. The update is being rolled out to all Windows Insider channels in the US. The new update, version 2206.40000.15.0, primarily focuses on games. It also brings several new changes such as enhancements for input compatibility in apps for networking, windowing improvements, and reliability. The update also brings a new suite of shims (libraries) to toggle in the Windows Subsystem for Android settings app that will enable better…

Nothing is rolling out a new update for its first-ever smartphone, the Nothing Phone (1). This time around, the company has included UI and charging improvements here. The version we’re looking at here is 1.1.2, we’re talking about Nothing OS (1), of course.New Nothing Phone (1) improves the UI and charging, amongst other thingsNothing did publish a changelog for this update, so let’s see what’s new. The company has added a toggle for showing the fingerprint icon when the screen is off.Do note that following this update,…

Nothing Phone (1) new update featuresNothing Phone (1) latest update (image courtesy: GSMArenaThe latest Nothing Phone (1) update (v1.1.2) weighs around 40MB, thereby suggesting that it is not a major update. It still brings about plenty of noteworthy changes to the device. For starters, the fingerprint icon can now be made visible by slightly moving the device when its screen is off. Plus, the always-on display feature of the Nothing Phone (1), which was allegedly causing significant battery drain, has now been turned…

Nothing is rolling out version 1.1.2 for the Nothing OS (1) for the Phone (1). It's a minor update but brings some useful improvements to the phone. The always-on display feature will now by have the custom schedule on by default. This means the feature will automatically turn itself off at night. The user can still manually change this to be on all the time but it's no longer the default behavior. Change log. Note the lighter shade of gray for the background in the updated version. This…

If you feel like you’ve seen a lot of “Gmail redesign roll out” posts in the last few months, it’s not just you: Google has been teasing and testing features for new, integrated-view quick access to apps like Chat and Meet since the start of the year. Last month, it also introduced a new look for Gmail based on the Material You design philosophy. Now, all of this is finally rolling out in one update to all users in the coming weeks. Gmail’s new Material You look Image Credits: Google Let’s make a few things clear.…

Naughty Dog and Sony have released a new 10-minute video featuring gameplay footage of The Last of Us Part 1. The video includes interviews with some of the game’s developers, shedding light on many of the remake’s improvements, including a range of accessibility features. Most notable is a detailed audio description feature built into the game, which narrates cutscenes, allowing more players to enjoy the experience. “Every single accessibility option that we offer a barrier removed for someone,” Game Director…

Samsung has started rolling out the July 2022 Android security patch to the Galaxy A72. The premium mid-range smartphone from last year is receiving the latest security update in Asia and Latin America. The rollout should reach other markets such as Europe in the coming days.The July SMR (Security Maintenance Release) for the Galaxy A72 in the Asian market is rolling out with firmware version A725FXXU4BVG1. The update is initially available to users in Russia and India but should soon cover other countries in the region.…

Last updated: July 22nd, 2022 at 16:20 UTC+02:00 Samsung Email is slowly improving as an alternative to Gmail for Galaxy smartphone and tablet users. Now it’s getting a new update to version 6.1.70.20. The changelog for Samsung Email 6.1.70.20 mentions the addition of a new security patch, although additional details are missing. In addition, Samsung says that “a few functions are stabilized.” In essence, the Email app should now be more reliable. In addition, Samsung says that “a few functions are stabilized.” In…

Apple has released iOS 15.6 and iPadOS 15.6 as its latest software version for iPhone and iPad users. With the update, the tech giant is bringing bug fixes, enhancement, and security updates to its smartphones and tablets. The TV app now features the option to restart a live sports event — or pause, rewind, and fast forward while it is in progress. Apple has also resolved a bug with the Settings app that informed users that their device storage was full even when it was available, in the latest update.What's new in iOS…

Samsung, the world’s biggest memory chip manufacturer, has announced its second-generation SmartSSD for servers and data centers. The South Korean firm says that its new storage device cuts processing time by up to 50%, energy consumption by up to 70%, and reduces CPU utilization by up to 97% compared to regular SSDs. The South Korean firm started the development of SmartSSDs in 2020 in collaboration with AMD. The first-generation SmartSSD is already being used by clients, including global video streaming services. It…