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Microsoft signs 10-year deal to bring future Xbox games including Call of Duty to Nintendo

February 21, 2023

Connect with top gaming leaders in Los Angeles at GamesBeat Summit 2023 this May 22-23. Register here. Microsoft president Brad Smith announced that the company has signed a 10-year deal to bring Xbox games — including Call of Duty once it is acquired — to Nintendo players. The signed deal means Microsoft is living up to its promise to the Federal Trade Commission that it will make Call of…

Gaming’s renewal of vows with Hollywood and more on UGC/generative AI | The DeanBeat

February 21, 2023

I worked a couple of days in Santa Monica, California, this week to get a fresh perspective on games. It was my third visit to Los Angeles in recent weeks and a fruitful one, as Southern California has become a vibrant hub for the gaming business in the Golden State. It’s…

Poll: Would you prefer an iPhone 15 Pro with a stainless steel or titanium frame?

February 21, 2023

9to5Mac last week revealed the first CAD renders for the iPhone 15 Pro, which corroborated many of the rumors about the next generation of Apple’s smartphone. Following our report, a photo showing the allegedly iPhone 15 Pro with a titanium frame has surfaced on the web.

One UI 5.1 update brings Camera Assistant app to more Galaxy devices

February 21, 2023

Samsung’s Camera Assistant app is a useful companion to the pre-installed camera app on Galaxy devices. Now, the Camera Assistant app is expanding its reach with One UI 5.1, which will allow more Galaxy phones to use the feature. Rather than being its own camera-controlling app, Camera Assistant is an add-on application that allows you to define what the stock camera app can actually do.

OnePlus ‘V Fold’ might not be a total copy of Oppo’s Find N2 after all

February 21, 2023

OnePlus has all but confirmed it will launch its first foldable smartphones later on this year, with the “OnePlus V Fold” and “OnePlus V Flip” in the pipeline. But, according to a new leak, the “OnePlus V Fold” may not be a copy of the Oppo Find N2 after…

Android phones sold in India will only be required to pre-load the Play Store according to leaked terms

February 21, 2023

Android is set to change in some significant ways in the not-too-distant future following a major ruling in India. Here’s what is reportedly set to change. Earlier this year, India upheld a ruling which was set to break up Google’s control over Android, with its sights…

Source: Google’s Pixel Fold is heavier than Galaxy Fold 4, but has a larger battery

February 21, 2023

After several iterations, Google looks to be closing in on releasing its first foldable some time this year. A source tells 9to5Google that the Pixel Fold will be quite a heavy device, but will make it up with the largest battery to date in a foldable. 9to5Google has a rebooted newsletter that highlights the biggest Google stories with added commentary and other tidbits. Sign up here! Pixel…

AI & Robotics News

No, I didn’t test the new Bing AI chatbot last week. Here’s why | The AI Beat

February 21, 2023

Check out all the on-demand sessions from the Intelligent Security Summit here. I’m not just another journalist writing a column about how I spent last week trying out Microsoft Bing’s AI chatbot. No, really. I’m not another reporter telling the world how Sydney…

How this pro photographer used an iPhone 14 Pro Max to capture the Super Bowl

February 21, 2023

The iPhone’s camera has improved drastically over the years, prompting some professional photographers to use Apple’s hardware in situations where they would’ve previously used a dedicated camera. This was the case for one pro photographer, who spoke with SI Showcase…

How X-rays are being used to help with data recovery from devices like iPhones and MacBooks

February 21, 2023

Data recovery veteran DriveSavers has announced its latest advancement in saving data from failed and damaged hard drives, SSDs, Apple devices, and more. The new process uses X-rays to improve and expand the company’s capabilities, here’s how… DriveSavers has been recovering data from damaged drives and devices since 1985 along with iPhone since its launch in 2007. Now the company is…