MobileNews

Microsoft mulls ‘super app’ for iPhone as it fails to outbid Google for default search deal

December 6, 2022
Microsoft wants to ramp up its mobile efforts with a new “super app” for iPhone that would combine a number of different features into a single app. According to The Information, Microsoft’s hope is that such an app would help it break further into mobile search, which is currently dominated by Apple and Google. This so-called “super app” would combine things like shopping, messaging…
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Waze is getting its own dedicated Android Automotive app

December 6, 2022
Waze is France’s most popular navigation app, to the point that it was recently updated with three regional accents (Toulouse, Provençal and ch’ti). So it makes sense that Waze elected to partner with French automaker Renault to launch a new, dedicated version…
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Tile Bluetooth trackers are up to 35 percent off at Amazon

December 6, 2022
Whether you or someone you love is prone to losing things, or you just want the peace of mind of having a digital helper keep track of your stuff, Tile trackers are solid, inexpensive options that work with both iOS and Android devices. The company is having a holiday sale…
GamingNews

Fortnite Chapter 4 debuts with Unreal Engine 5.1

December 6, 2022
Did you miss a session from GamesBeat Summit Next 2022? All sessions are now available for viewing in our on-demand library. Click here to start watching. Fornite Battle Royale Chapter 4 arrived today, and it makes use of Unreal Engine 5.1, Epic Games announced. The debut shows how tightly Epic Games ties its overall strategy together. Fortnite is the prime revenue generator for the company…
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MobileNews

Google Lens replaces Google Translate’s camera mode on Android and iOS

December 6, 2022
Back in September, Google previewed a new AR Translate feature for Lens that takes advantage of the technology behind the Pixel’s Magic Eraser. Ahead of that, Google Translate has replaced its built-in translation camera with Google Lens. Besides visual search that has various shopping, object, and landmark identification use cases, Google Lens is good at lifting text for real-world copy and…
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AI & RoboticsNews

Adobe accepts AI-generated stock art, with limits

December 6, 2022
Adobe is the latest stock image provider to take a stance on AI-generated art. The company has updated its guidelines to allow generative AI artwork on its stock photo service as long as it meets certain criteria. Contributors will have to label any AI-made content, and…
MobileNews

How to add Google Wallet to your Fitbit

December 6, 2022
Fitbit’s wearables are an excellent choice for anyone who needs to track health stats accurately. On top of that, devices such as the Sense 2 and Versa 4 are also able to take on smartwatch features like Google Wallet’s contactless payments. This guide will go through adding Google Wallet to your Fitbit device. What Fitbit wearables can use Google Wallet? Fitbit’s device line focuses…
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