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Safety Check in iOS 16 promotes user safety for those at risk from domestic violence

Apple’s dedication to privacy showed at yesterday’s WWDC 2022 opening keynote. One feature in particular, Safety Check, which is new in iOS 16, helps users at risk from domestic violence. In partnership with organizations that support victims of domestic violence, Apple has unveiled this new tool to promote the personal safety of its user base. In iPhone Settings, the feature says: If…
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Cleantech & EV'sNews

A commuter electric scooter with a hidden trick underneath! Reviewing the ANYHILL UM-2

I’ve set foot on just about every budget electric scooter on the market, and it’s not very often that I get to see something genuinely innovative and new. But that’s exactly what the ANYHILL UM-2 electric scooter delivers: a novel innovation in the form of a pop-up removable battery hidden below the deck. Most electric scooters stuff their lithium-ion batteries in the deck under where the…
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GamingNews

Gala Games’ blockchain game Grit will debut on the Epic Games Store

Interested in learning what’s next for the gaming industry? Join gaming executives to discuss emerging parts of the industry this October at GamesBeat Summit Next. Learn more. Web3 gaming company Gala Games said it will publish its blockchain games on the Epic Games Store, starting with the Wild West title Grit. That’s a big step for the visibility and mainstream potential of games with…
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MobileNews

References to unreleased HomePod model found in iOS 16 beta

Apple today released the first beta of iOS 16 to developers, and it comes with a bunch of new features – including a completely redesigned lock screen with widgets, revamped notifications, iMessage improvements, and more. And it also hints at a new HomePod model that may…
MobileNews

iOS 16 brings new playlist sorting feature to Apple Music, more

During today’s announcement of iOS 16 at WWDC, Apple Music didn’t get any stage time despite being one of Apple’s most important services. Nonetheless, there are a couple of small changes to the Music app that are worth noting: playlist sorting and the ability to mark…
MobileNews

iOS 16 expands support for game controllers, now works with Nintendo’s Joy-Cons and Pro Controller

During the WWDC 2022 opening keynote on Monday, Apple highlighted how iOS 16 enhances the gaming experience with updates to the Metal API and a redesigned Game Center. In addition, iOS 16 adds support for even more game controllers, including Nintendo’s Joy-Cons and Pro Controller. As noted by Riley Testut, the developer behind Delta and AltStore, it is now possible to pair Nintendo Switch…
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