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The Nothing Phone 2's third update packs a compass and a pocket mode
The Nothing Phone 2 gears up with its latest software enhancements as part of Nothing OS 2.0.3
In the bustling world of smartphone technology, where updates are pivotal to the user experience, Nothing is no exception. With its devices getting frequent tweaks to software for improved performance, the company is adding tweaks upon tweaks to elevate the user experience. Today, we delve into the third significant update the Nothing Phone 2 has seen since its inception.
Genshin Impact 3.1 roadmap — Celebrate the second anniversary and the arrival of Deshret
Taking a look at what's coming ahead in version 3.1
The largest update of the year recently rolled out for Genshin Impact, where you'll travel to the foreign lands of Sumeru, access the newest Dendro element, and enjoy a substantial expansion on the Archon quest. The Genshin Impact 3.0 update was only the beginning; we still have more surprises coming. So we've compiled a short guide covering what's included in version 3.1. This way, you'll know exactly what to expect from Genshin Impact 3.1, including what the next juicy installment of Sumeru and the anticipated second anniversary of one of Android's best gacha games will bring. Just don't forget to grab your favorite Android phone and get ready to ride the wave of the newest update starting September 28th.
PUBG Mobile reveals a mysterious Ancient Secret
2.1 brings a new themed mode, a K-pop concert, and an overhauled chat feature
It's been two months since PUBG Mobile 2.0 dropped this past May, and even though today is filled with news about Prime Day, LightSpeed & Quantum Studio is full speed ahead with today's update announcement. Fans can expect a new themed mode with the return of the quicksand statue Pharaoh, plus there's a global virtual concert that will run from the 22nd to the 24th, starring the K-pop band Blackpink. So if you have eagerly awaited PUBG Mobile's latest update, 2.1 starts rolling out today.
Twitter catches up with YouTube, letting you enjoy your videos in silence
At the moment, captions still can't be translated into other languages
Twitter brought automatically generated captions to videos on its platform late last year. While viewers accessing content from their web browsers could easily toggle them on or off, there wasn't a great way to control them on mobile, forcing users to dive into accessibility settings. Thankfully that's all sorted now, with easy caption toggles available for everyone on Android and iOS alike.
Apparently, someone at Square Enix remembered Chrono Trigger exists, and so a fresh Japanese trailer has dropped that outlines a substantial incoming update that's expected to land on mobile and PC this Friday. The sharp eyes at Gematsu reported on the trailer's existence early this morning, and the video covers what fans can expect when the update lands later this week.
Between security patches and general software updates to improve reliability, there are plenty of reasons you should keep your phone up to date with the latest software. Motorola is one of the largest budget and midrange brands in the world, and pushes software and security patches to its phones regularly.
Modded mobile games could go mainstream with the latest BlueStacks feature
Why let the pirates have all the fun?
BlueStacks offers virtualization software, so those on Windows and MacOS can utilize Android apps and games on their systems. At the tail end of last year, BlueStacks X landed in beta, a cloud-based platform that's powered by now.gg and its NFG platform. This platform allows for the separation of game code, game events, and game art, which is why BlueStacks has officially announced Creator Studio & Creator Hub, brand new tools that allow users to create and share modded mobile games. BlueStacks has set its sights on bringing modded mobile gaming to the mainstream through Creator Studio & Creator Hub, available today.
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Google has just been spotted testing iOS-like update progress indicators. It's almost certainly a limited test (we don't have it, ourselves), but if you aren't familiar with the concept, that means Google is showing icons in the launcher for apps currently being updated or installed as grayed out, with a progress bar that indicates update progress and text that replaces the app name explaining what is currently happening.
PUBG: New State's latest update adds a new 4v4 deathmatch mode
Three new weapons have been added too
PUBG: New State's February patch is out today, bringing with it a bunch of new content and improvements, including a new deathmatch mode along with three new weapons, two new weapon customizations, a co-op revive/recruit function, a gift system for the in-game store, all while kicking off Survivor Pass Vol. 4. Of course, a litany of balance changes are here, including QoL improvements, bug fixes, gameplay updates, and performance optimization, rounding out this month's patch for PUBG: New State.
Indie gaming classic Super Hexagon is back and better than ever
Today's update includes Android 11 and 12 support, along with high framerate and controller support
Terry Cavanagh is an indie developer best known for his minimal arcade games, such as VVVVVV and Super Hexagon. Well, he just published a blog post that details a significant update for Super Hexagon on Android. You see, the game has been broken for those on Android 11 and 12 for a while now, and today's update addresses this problem while also bringing with it a bunch of new features. Not only has controller support been added to the game, but so has high framerate support (up to 144FPS), along with folding phone/tablet support, improved touch response times, and UI optimizations. It's a banger of an update, and it's available right now.
Google addresses Pixel 6 fingerprint sensor problems with surprise software update — but only for some
Some owners are getting it now, others will next month
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Google's Pixel 6 had a mild update snafu earlier this month, with the Verizon models picking up the November update later than expected after Google accidentally rolled it out to more phones than it should have. On the heels of that, Google has just released a brand new pair of updates for the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro — your guess is as good as ours as to why.
The Google Pixel 6 and 6 Pro are getting a day one update you need to download
Gotta fix all those bugs!
The Google Pixel 6 and 6 Pro will officially launch on October 28th, with many customers who pre-ordered also receiving their devices on the same day. Google has shared in a forum post that there will be a launch day software update available for them, though it has not highlighted the changes it will bring.
The Pixel Sounds app is now equipped with Material You and tons of new ringtones (APK Download)
Google is getting everything ready for the Pixel 6 launch
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The Pixel 6 launches today, and it looks like Google is making sure as much as possible is in place ahead of the release. After already updating many of its relevant core apps with its new Material You design language, the company has now started rolling out an update for the Pixel Sounds app, with new visuals and tons of new ringtones, and you can download it right now over at APK Mirror.
Dead Cells celebrates new Fatal Falls DLC with a 50% off sale
$3.99 will net you three new biomes to explore
Back in March, The Bad Seed DLC made its way to the Android version of Dead Cells, and today there's an all-new DLC available known as Fatal Falls. Much like the previous content expansion, you can pick up Fatal Falls through a single in-app purchase priced at $3.99. This DLC offers three new biomes to explore, along with new monsters, weapons, and bosses. There's also a new custom mode available for free with today's update, and the game is on sale for half-off until September 28th in celebration of today's DLC release.
Signal beta gets some neat design tweaks and opens up payments to more users
MobileCoin payments are now available in Switzerland, France, and Germany
The latest beta version of the Signal Android app brings a few incremental design changes as well as an expansion to the privacy-focused payments it introduced back in April. MobileCoin transactions were only available to beta testers in the UK before, but they're now being rolled out to three more countries.
Samsung's pre-launch update for the Galaxy Buds2 adds ambient mode to phone calls
Along with per-bud ANC settings and a double-tap shortcut
Samsung's latest pair of wireless earbuds haven't even officially hit the market yet, but ahead of a release this Friday, they're already getting their first software update. A much-needed enhancement to ambient sound and a couple of new options help to make these an even more well-rounded set of buds.
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Google can't seem to catch a break when it comes to Chrome OS 91. First we saw many users reporting their devices using an egregious amount of CPU after upgrading to 91.0.4472.147. While Google pulled the update shortly thereafter and rolled everyone back to 91.0.4472.114, that managed to lock out Linux apps. Now we're seeing the arrival of 91.0.4772.165, and this update introduces an awful bug that's breaking Chromebooks left and right.
Chromebook deal too good to be true? Check this first before pulling the trigger
Don't fall for this common sales trap
We all probably found that one killer Chromebook deal on Amazon or Walmart that (on paper) appears to be an incredible value for the money. The average, less-informed buyer immediately jumped on the deal, because why wouldn't they? After all, its workhorse specifications are more than enough for basic tasks like Zoom, schoolwork, and light gaming. And for an asking price of just a few hundred bucks, they would be a fool to look elsewhere, right?
Chrome has been rapidly evolving over the last decade, giving users peace of mind by delivering stability, security, and speed via frequent updates. Thanks to an improved internal testing and rollout process, it became clear to Google that it should kick Chrome's update frequency into high gear. Some people weren't sure if the new release strategy will also apply to Chrome OS — it looks like we got our answer today.
It took an insanely long time for this to happen but Google's cloud gaming service is finally being made available for the Android TV platform. In preparation for this, the Chromecast with Google TV is getting a new update that introduces support for Stadia among other improvements.