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Apple tests ‘Rapid Security Response’ update on iOS 16.2 beta

November 17, 2022
Update: We can confirm that this is indeed a test and not an actual security fix. Apple has released a software update to iOS 16.2 beta 3 and iPadOS 16.2 beta 3 today that claims to include an important security fix. Details of the problem are not currently available, but the update is marked clearly as a security-specific fix. It’s also possible that there is no actual security fix. The update…
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Built-in Discord voice chat is now rolling out to all Xbox users

November 17, 2022
Microsoft is now rolling out the Xbox November update, which includes a heap of useful features. Starting today, all Xbox One and Series X/S owners will be able to connect to Discord voice channels directly through their console — you’ll no longer need to set things up with your phone. That should make it easier for you to chat with friends even if you’re all playing different games on…
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The Backbone One mobile gamepad now works with Android phones

November 17, 2022
The wait is over. One of the best mobile gamepads you can buy is finally available to use with Android phones. Starting today, you can order the Backbone One for Android from the company’s website and select retailers. At $100, it’s in the same price range as options…
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Riot Games and Ubisoft team up on machine learning to detect harmful game chat

November 16, 2022
Check out the on-demand sessions from the Low-Code/No-Code Summit to learn how to successfully innovate and achieve efficiency by upskilling and scaling citizen developers. Watch now. Ubisoft and Riot Games have teamed up to share machine learning data so they can more easily detect harmful chat in multiplayer games. The “Zero Harm in Comms” research project is intended to develop better AI…
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Twitter is adding a themed icon on Android 13, working to rebrand ‘Super Follows’

November 16, 2022
Twitter is in a turbulent state right now, but development on Android is pushing forward. In its latest updates, Twitter for Android is adding a themed icon on Android 13, support for the new Twitter Blue subscription, and teasing a rebranding of Super Follows. Our Dylan Roussel dug into the latest version of the Twitter app for Android (currently in alpha, and not working properly) and found a…
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