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BlueStacks made its name getting Android games to run on the PC. And now it is releasing BlueStacks X, which is a free cloud-based gaming streaming service for mobile games.
The Palo Alto, California-based company describes BlueStacks X as the world’s first cloud-based game…    
    
Sony acquires remake masters Bluepoint Games
October 1, 2021
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Sony announced today that it has added Bluepoint Games to its PlayStation Studios family of first-party developers.
In the blog post announcing the…
It’s been a week since the release of the iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 Pro. With a tweaked design, better cameras, and improved battery life, what’s your favorite feature of the phone so far?
In one of our latest polls, we asked 9to5Mac readers whether they’re planning to…
iPhone 12 vs. iPhone 13: Which should you buy in 2021?
October 1, 2021
The iPhone 13 is officially here, and while the early reviews are very positive, there are some reasons you might want to buy an iPhone 12 — or stick with an existing iPhone instead of upgrading. Head below as we detail the differences and similarities between the iPhone 12 vs. the iPhone 13.
In this comparison, we focus specifically on the 6.1-inch iPhone 12 vs the 6.1-inch iPhone 13. There…    
    
Apple continues its clever ‘box in a box’ trick for selling the iPhone 13 with EarPods in France
October 1, 2021
As was the case with the iPhone 12 last year, Apple is selling the iPhone 13 with EarPods in France. While Apple stopped including EarPods with the iPhone starting with the iPhone 12, a legal requirement related to radio-frequency energy requires headphones to be included in…
Galaxy Watch 4 Review: Over a month later, this messy mix of Tizen and Wear OS sticks the landing
October 1, 2021
For years now, the smartwatch market has not been kind to Android users. The Apple Watch only works with iPhones. Fitness watches are usually great for health but not-so-great at being a smartwatch. And as for Google’s Wear OS, it’s been stagnant for years. Samsung’s…
Epson’s affordable new 1080p projector has Android TV w/ Netflix & Prime Video support
October 1, 2021
Android TV ships as the operating system for quite a few projectors, but all too often these products end up shipping without support for popular services such as Netflix. That’s a problem Epson addresses with its new, pretty-affordable Android TV projector.
The Epson 880X 3LCD 1080p Smart Project won’t win any awards for its name, but it offers up a pretty solid overall package for its $630…    
    
Google hosting ‘Smart Home Developer Summit’ next month
October 1, 2021
In addition to upcoming Android, Chrome, and Firebase virtual events, Google is hosting a “Smart Home Developer Summit.” Taking place in October, it will be a follow-up to an identical event last year, as well as announcements at I/O 2021 in May.
The company prefaces…
Google revises Privacy Sandbox timeline, FLoC testing in Chrome now set to begin in Q1 2022
October 1, 2021
Earlier this year, Google said it would delay its plan to replace third-party cookies and started offering a detailed schedule. The Privacy Sandbox timeline is seeing its monthly update today, and Chrome will not begin testing FLoC and other ad/relevant content technology…
Android Auto now works in Tesla vehicles through the browser
October 1, 2021
A developer managed to get Android Auto working in Tesla vehicles through the web browser and an app on Google Play.
One of the most requested features by Tesla owners is enabling phone mirroring apps like Android Auto and Apple Carplay.
At one point, CEO Elon Musk said that Tesla was working on phone projection apps, but as is sometimes the case, it hasn’t happened. The automaker is instead…