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After Epic Games, Xbox plans to become the next major app seller to break free from Google’s shackles. Microsoft’s gaming division announced on Twitter that it will allow Android users to purchase games for their Xbox accounts through the Android Xbox app. Sure, you won’t be able to play your favorite Game Pass games on mobile unless you stream them, but this could be the first step for Microsoft to open its own true app store on Android smartphones. Xbox President Sarah Bond said in a post on Twitter that players will be able to purchase Xbox games through the…
The iPhone 16 Pro Max offers unbeatable power from its chipset, along with handy hardware buttons to control the camera and launch shortcuts, plus a huge screen, and all-round high-end specs. ForHuge screenAction buttonCamera Control functionalityAgainstNot the highest resolutionOnly 8GB of RAM The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra has a useful stylus along with more cameras than the iPhone 16 Pro Max, extra RAM, and a sharper screen. But it’s not quite as powerful or big. For12GB of RAMIncludes an S Pen stylusMultiple zoom lensesAgainstLess powerfulFewer hardware keys The iPhone 16 Pro Max and Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra are the two…
616 of the series. Welcome to this week’s roundup of the best apps, games, and extensions released for Windows 10 and 11 in the past seven days on Microsoft Store and elsewhere. Microsoft released Windows 11 version 24H2 and ended support for version 22H2 with this patch day. You can upgrade to the latest version. If you’re running Windows 11 on incompatible hardware, check out this guide to installing the latest version. See also: The best Windows tweaking and customization tools on GitHub [Part 1] As always, if we missed any apps or games released this week that you think…
Huawei is moving toward discontinuing support for Android and adopting its own OS. The new Huawei OS – HarmonyOS NEXT – is set to debut next week. HarmonyOS has been at the core of Huawei’s devices for some time. This OS started out as just another Android skin pretending to be different from other Android skins. This change was made with the idea that Huawei would eventually ditch Android altogether, opting to introduce a proprietary OS on its devices that supports just as many apps. Since then, Huawei has been working toward the goal of becoming completely self-reliant. The company…
After a U.S. court ruled earlier this week that Google must open the Play Store to allow third-party app stores and alternative payment options, Microsoft is taking advantage of this slightly open door. It is moving rapidly to slide in. Xbox President Sarah Bond posted on X (formerly Twitter) Thursday night that the ruling “gives us more options and flexibility.” “Our mission is to help more players play on more devices, which is why we’re excited to announce that starting in November, players will be able to play and purchase Xbox games directly from the Xbox app on Android. I…
Xbox President Sarah Bond announced that players will soon be able to play and purchase Xbox games directly from the Xbox app on Android. The announcement comes after a US judge on Monday ordered Google to stop forcing developers to use Google Play’s billing system. The ruling forces Google to open up its app store to rivals and give Android users more choice. “The court’s decision to open Google’s mobile store in the US allows for more choice and flexibility,” Bond said in a post on X. “Our mission is to help more players play on more devices, and we’re…
Without a doubt, the Galaxy S25 Ultra is not only one of the most anticipated smartphones of 2025, but also one of the three or four devices that will dominate the flagship space next year… and maybe the year after. .Things shouldn’t be any different, as Samsung is still the go-to brand for millions of people, whether they’re tech-savvy or not. I am a big promoter of Far East brands like Xiaomi, Huawei, Oppo, OnePlus (and others). They make amazing flagships with killer specs, but people all at once I support Samsung. That’s the power of branding.Having said that, I…
Now that both Apple and Google have announced their 2024 flagship phones, the iOS vs. Android debate is heating up again. While Google seems to have hit all the right points with the Pixel 9, Apple has made some new changes to the vanilla iPhone 16.Both devices have a similar design and feel, but the underlying hardware and accompanying software are very different. If you’re looking to buy a new compact flagship this year, here’s a detailed guide to help you decide whether to buy the Pixel 9 or the iPhone 16. The iPhone 16 and Pixel 9 look and…
It could be weeks or even days before APPLE announces a new gadget.But even more exciting giveaways are coming to millions of iPhones soon.4Apple just announced new iPhones, but insiders expect more products to arrive soon.Credit: AppleIn September, Apple unveiled its new smartphone lineup for 2024.This includes iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, and iPhone 16 Pro Max.Apple also announced the Apple Watch Series 10 and some new AirPods 4, but iPad and Mac products were conspicuously absent.The tech giant is rumored to be preparing new gadgets for an impending launch, and industry insiders told The Sun exactly…
It could be weeks or even days before APPLE announces a new gadget.But even more exciting giveaways are coming to millions of iPhones soon.4Apple just announced new iPhones, but insiders expect more products to arrive soon.Credit: AppleIn September, Apple unveiled its new smartphone lineup for 2024.This includes iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, and iPhone 16 Pro Max.Apple also announced the Apple Watch Series 10 and some new AirPods 4, but iPad and Mac products were conspicuously absent.The tech giant is rumored to be preparing new gadgets for an impending launch, and industry insiders told The Sun exactly…