Apple Arcade burst onto the mobile gaming scene in 2019 and made such an impression on me — a committed Android user — that I snagged a third-gen iPad Air on sale and subscribed. Since the service’s release, it has amassed a catalog of over 130 new and exclusive games, and with the release of …
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September, 2020
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24 September
Apple fixes bug that reset default web and mail apps
Apple has issued an iOS update that fixes a major bug users found in the previous update. Last week, iPhone users began complaining that their settings had been reset to Apple’s default email and default web browser options. Tapping on links would suddenly default back to Safari rather than Chrome, for example. “Fixes an issue that could cause default browser and …
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24 September
New Twitter prompt gets users to read news before retweeting it, says firm
After rolling out a test in June that prompts users to consider reading an article before retweeting it, Twitter says the company has seen “more reading” and “more informed tweeting.” In fact, people open articles 40% more often after seeing the prompt, the social media giant says, and the amount of people opening articles before retweeting went up by 33%. …
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24 September
Xbox Series X’s 1TB expandable storage costs $220
Adding 1TB of storage to your Xbox Series X or Series S will cost $220, as revealed by a Best Buy preorder page for Seagate’s Game Drive. It will be available on Nov. 10, the day Microsoft’s next-gen consoles come out. See it at Best Buy The preorder page reveals that the card will slot into the back of Microsoft’s …
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24 September
Windows 10 start menu: How to change it to look however you want
Are you unimpressed with the Windows 10 ($144 at Amazon) Start menu? If you have yet to embrace its colorful tiles and menus, then you’re missing out, especially if you have a Windows tablet or touchscreen laptop. (If you’ve been holding out on updating your computer, you can still learn how to download Windows 10 free here.) With a bit …
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24 September
Epic, Spotify and other Apple critics form coalition to take on App Store rules
More than a dozen app makers and other companies have joined together to form the Coalition for App Fairness, a nonprofit group that’s taking aim at Apple and its App Store rules. Among the founding members are Spotify, Epic Games and Match Group, all of which have been vocal critics of the fees Apple charges developers. “As enforcers, regulators, and …
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24 September
These Mpow wireless sport earphones are on sale for just $11 (Update: Expired)
True wireless earbuds are all the rage these days, but some aren’t great for exercise. They can fall out of your ears or get knocked loose, sending them flying. And they have to be held or pocketed when you take them out; there’s no place for them to just hang. For those reasons and more, I sometimes prefer old-school “regular …
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24 September
Zoom’s new tools let you rearrange and pin multiple videos
Zoom on Wednesday launched new features designed to make the video chat platform easier to access for all users. Now, people can rearrange videos in Gallery View into whatever order they’d like by clicking, dragging and dropping. This can help someone with disabilities move an interpreter’s video closer to who’s sharing content in order to see them more easily, for …
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24 September
Amazon makes it easier to find green products with new ‘Climate Pledge Friendly’ label
Amazon customers looking for a greener online shopping experience now have an easier way to identify more ecologically sustainable products. On Wednesday, Amazon announced the rollout of its new “Climate Pledge Friendly” label, which will highlight items that have been certified by a wide range of partners as sustainable products. The online retailer also created a dedicated storefront for the …
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24 September
Lumi light
The Lumi, a new type of portable keyboard and all-in-one music-learning system, goes on sale Oct. 1 for the first time after four years of development and Kickstarter funding. A $299 (£299, or about AU$540) light-up mini keyboard pairs with an app and music library to help you follow along with songs, lessons and musical exercises. The Lumi comes from London-based …
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