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23 Aug 2025

Amazon Appstore to End Android Support by August 2025

Amazon Appstore will cease support for Android devices from August 20, 2025. The service will continue on Fire TV and tablets. Unused Amazon Coins will be refunded, offering alternatives like credit cards for app purchases. Full details to follow.

23 Aug 2025

New Titles Expand Xbox Game Pass Offerings This August

Microsoft enriches its Xbox Game Pass with new games like Assassin's Creed Mirage and Aliens: Fireteam Elite, while several familiar titles exit. Explore the updated roster before changes take effect.

23 Aug 2025

XChat Enhances Messaging for X Super App Ambitions

XChat, integrated with X, supports calls, video calls, file sharing, and vanishing messages. Built on Rust with 'Bitcoin-style' encryption, this feature aims to rival apps like WhatsApp and WeChat, appealing to brands and creators with advanced engagement tools.

23 Aug 2025

Tactical Takedown Arrives on Xbox Series X and Switch

Strange Scaffold's strategy game, Tactical Takedown, enters new platforms with an updated Remix Mode on August 14, expanding its Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles world.

23 Aug 2025

Bitchat Introduces Local Mesh Networking for Messaging

Bitchat, a new open-source messaging app by Jack Dorsey, uses mesh networking and Bluetooth to facilitate internet-free communication, focusing on privacy and security.

23 Aug 2025

Russia Mandates State-Controlled Messaging App for Officials

Russia launches Max, a state-controlled app, replacing foreign platforms. Privacy concerns grow as government officials are required to use it by Sept 2025.

23 Aug 2025

National Lottery Modernizes with Major Tech Upgrade

The National Lottery undergoes a significant technology overhaul led by Allwyn, pausing online and in-store activities for maintenance and system upgrades.

23 Aug 2025

New Additions to Game Pass Highlight Diverse Offerings

Microsoft expands Game Pass Ultimate in August with diverse titles, from remastered classics to indie gems, offering something for every player.

23 Aug 2025

Essential Guide to Logging Out of Messenger Efficiently

Learn effective methods to log out of Messenger across devices, including leveraging Facebook's website for a remote sign-out, ensuring a seamless experience.

23 Aug 2025

Mobile Games to Look Forward to in August 2025 on iOS and Android

Explore diverse Mobile Games this August 2025, blending strategy, adventure, and action. Titles like Snufkin: Melody of Moominvalley and Ninja Party promise captivating experiences for iOS and Android users.

23 Aug 2025

Asda Enhances Online Shopping with Website and App Updates

Asda launches website and app improvements, including delivery tracking and revamped payment processes, to enhance customer shopping experience.

23 Aug 2025

WhatsApp Tests Cross-Platform Messaging for Future Release

WhatsApp has resumed testing its cross-platform messaging feature, enabling communication between different platforms. Meta is working towards deploying this interoperability feature by 2027 as part of compliance with the EU DMA regulations, according to WABetaInfo.

23 Aug 2025

Mafia: The Old Country Garnering Positive Critiques

Mafia: The Old Country, developed by Hangar 13 and releasing on August 8, 2025, is getting positive reviews for its captivating story, despite standard gameplay. Critics appreciate its focus on Italian history, resulting in a 76 Metacritic score, positioning it as the best-rated original Mafia entry.

23 Aug 2025

Instagram and Facebook Messenger Experience Recent Outages

Instagram faced an outage affecting hundreds, with 70% reporting login issues. Downdetector recorded over 200 reports worldwide. Meta platforms including Facebook Messenger also had disruptions.

23 Aug 2025

Messenger: A Versatile Communication Tool Under Meta

Messenger by Meta powers global communication with text, audio, and video calling. Used for both personal and business needs, it integrates features like cross-app messaging and secret conversations. Messenger competes with various alternatives in the world of digital messaging.

23 Aug 2025

Contraband Game Cancellation Follows Xbox Studio Restructuring

Contraband, a cooperative game from Avalanche Studios for Xbox Series X, faces cancellation. Xbox Game Studios and Microsoft confirm that layoffs impacted the project. The game's future remains uncertain amid studio evaluations and possible independent continuation.

23 Aug 2025

Shortcuts Enhance Android Experience with Automation Tools

Leverage Google Assistant Shortcuts for custom Android automation. Improve efficiency using voice commands and personalized phrases to control apps seamlessly.

23 Aug 2025

GameHub Expands PC Game Emulation on Smartphones

GameHub updates improve PC game emulation on smartphones like the Pixel 7 Pro. The app now offers better texture handling for Mali GPUs, enhancing performance for several game titles.

23 Aug 2025

App Privacy Concerns Rise with Popular Apps in 2025

The 2025 App Privacy Index highlights concerns over widespread data collection by popular apps. Key findings include Messenger's top privacy risk score and ongoing transparency demands.

23 Aug 2025

Epic Games Offers Free 112 Operator on Mobile Platforms

Epic Games Store is offering 112 Operator for free on Android and iOS. Valued at $20, the game is an emergency simulator where players handle crisis calls and dispatch units. Available to claim until August 14, it mirrors the PC version and is optimized for mobile touch controls.