Microsoft is adding a new category of rewards to its Netflix-style subscription service for games. Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Perks are launching today to give subscribers in-game bonuses in a number of free-to-play and live-service releases. This should give gaming fans in the Xbox ecosystem even more reasons to get and maintain an active subscription to Game Pass.
As part of the first round of Xbox…
Google launches Android 11 Developer Preview 2 with foldable, call screening, and Neural Networks API improvements
March 18, 2020
Google today launched the second Android 11 developer preview with hinge angle detection support, call screening improvements, and new ops in the Neural Networks API. You can download Android 11 DP2 now from developer.android.com — if you have the previous preview, Google…
Oppo Find X2 Pro added to YouTube Signature Device list
March 18, 2020
The Oppo Find X2 Pro has become the first device from the Chinese firm to be added to the YouTube Signature Device list.
For those that might need a quick refresher, the YouTube Signature Device list essentially “certifies” Android smartphones that deliver a…
OnePlus goes official w/ new logo, brand identity
March 18, 2020
After we spotted it passing through some regulatory offices, OnePlus has just gone official with its new logo alongside a revamped brand visual identity that features brighter colors and simpler designs.
Detailed in a blog post, OnePlus goes over what’s new with its logo, typeface, colors, and more as a part of this huge refresh. The biggest change you’ll find here is that the “OnePlus”…
The Advanced Protection Program offers Google’s strongest security measures to lock down accounts from targeted attacks. It’s now coming to Android — as we previously spotted — with restrictions on sideloading apps and ensuring Play Protect is always enabled.
While…
As part of its spring product releases today, Apple has debuted a new color palette for its accessories like Apple Watch bands, silicone and leather iPhone cases, and iPad cases.
Apple Watch Band updates
For Apple Watch, the Sport Band’s new colors are Cactus…
Intel debuts Pohoiki Springs, a powerful neuromorphic research system for AI workloads
March 18, 2020
This morning, Intel announced the general readiness of Pohoiki Springs, a powerful self-contained neuromorphic system that’s about the size of five standard servers. It says the system will be available to members of the Intel Neuromorphic Research Community via the cloud using Intel’s Nx SDK and community-contributed software components, giving them a tool to scale up their neuromorphic…
Line might not be the most popular messaging app in the West, but it might be of more interest thanks to new support for Google Assistant commands.
That means you if you do happen to use the messaging platform, you can now send, reply, and read messages all using your…
Huawei is gearing up to launch the P40 series smartphones in just over seven days, and will also launch a refreshed and updated Watch GT 2e alongside the flagship smartphones.
It looks as though the Huawei Watch GT 2e will be a refresh of the popular GT 2 smartwatch that…
The Android 10 update is now rolling out for the ultra-budget Nokia 2.2 after being confirmed by HMD Global’s Juho Sarvikas.
When we reviewed the Nokia 2.2, we were surprised at just how solid the device was, given the modest specifications and affordable pricing. While the device is part of the Android One program, the fact that it now has the ability to upgrade to Android 10 is impressive…
