Improvements

Chromecast with Google TV has reportedly started receiving a new software update. The latest software update is still based on Android 10. It is, however, carrying the May 2022 security patch. Moreover, the company says that this latest software update comes with bug fixes and some improvements to the device, including platform improvements to help some apps with HDR 4K video playing and DRM video playback. It also brings some improvements to Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity.Details on the software version for the…

One of the more interesting features of Windows 11 is the Subsystem for Android that’s built it. This lets Windows 11 users run Android apps either natively or through X86 emulation depending on the machine’s hardware. Today, Microsoft has released an update to all Windows Insider channels (US only) that improves the overall usability of the Subsystem for Android and adds some new features for developers and users alike. We’ve made a huge change to networking! We’re not introducing advanced networking, which enables…

The OnePlus Nord 2 (Review) was a big upgrade over its predecessor, the original Nord (Review). Some of the big changes included a switch to a MediaTek SoC from Qualcomm, an OIS-enabled main camera, and 65W charging, all of which were very notable improvements over the original. The new OnePlus Nord 2T 5G is a refresh of the Nord 2 and is the first Nord smartphone to receive the 'T' branding.OnePlus seems to have sprinkled a few upgrades in the new phone which doesn't really change the game in any way, but may offer…

It focuses on lobby and multiplayer updates Blizzard is putting out a rather large Diablo II: Resurrected patch today, and it aims to address backend stuff to make the game smoother. The chief thing it tackles is matchmaking, as well as lobby displays. The Resurrected team admits that these elements weren’t working as well as they should have, so you should see more games populated than before as of today when the patch is live. “Any number of games in your region that have a strong enough connection” are now…

Source: Matthew Cassinelli / iMore Apple's newest framework for implementing Shortcuts support in iOS, iPadOS, and Mac apps has been called "modern," "expansive," and "much easier," according to app developers who've been testing the new framework since its release at WWDC. I asked three developers — Alex Hay of Toolbox Pro, Seth Sandler of AffinityBlue (responsible for apps like Tunable), and Josh Holtz of ConnectKit — about the new App Intents framework, what new feature they're looking to utilize going forward, and…

Earlier this year, Google unveiled Android 13 ahead of its usual annual schedule. After releasing a few developer beta updates, the company released three public beta versions of the new operating system. After the third beta release, Google released additional bug-fixing updates to improve the stability of the latest software. A few hours ago, Google released the third bug-fixing Android 13 update (Beta 3.3). It includes stability improvements, bug fixes, and better performance. It fixed the most annoying bug that…

Although China’s efforts to reduce PM2.5 emissions are working, air pollution, seen here obscuring a jade pagoda in a Beijing Park, is at levels still dangerous to humans. Credit: Daniel Case/Wikimedia, CC BY-SA 3.0 Fine particulate matter (PM2.5) and ozone exposure are major public health problems in China. Although useful, atmospheric models used to analyze these and other air quality concerns over the years are expensive…

Google has revealed only a few details about the upcoming Pixel 7 series, but we know that working prototypes exist – one even ended up eBay. Another such prototype, a bricked Pixel 7 Pro, was used by the Google News Telegram group to dig up additional info on the new models. While the phone itself was bricked, the group managed to extract boot logs. Combing through those, they discovered that the Tensor 2 chipset features Cortex-A55 cores. This is the last little core based on the ARMv8 architecture, the new design…

Acer Aspire 5 (2022) MSRP $700.00 “The Acer Aspire 5 (2022) is an increasingly rare budget laptop with the latest Intel 12th-gen chips.” Pros Solid productivity performance Excellent port selection Impressive expandability Touchpad is comfortable Great value Cons…

Microsoft is preparing to add mouse and keyboard support to its Xbox Cloud Gaming (xCloud) service that streams Xbox games to TVs, PCs, mobile devices, and more. The software giant teased the addition earlier this year, and now it’s encouraging game developers to get ready for mouse and keyboard support and some big latency improvements on Xbox Cloud Gaming soon. “Xbox has been supporting keyboard and mouse for a few years now, and we’re working on adding it to streaming for PC users,” explains Morgan Brown, a software…