Soft & games news and updates for all platforms Page 248

14 Apr 2025

Telegram Reaches 1 Billion Users, Surpasses WhatsApp

Telegram has become the world's second-largest messenger, claiming over 1 billion users. Founder Pavel Durov states Telegram outperforms rivals like WhatsApp, achieving $547 million in revenue. The app plays a vital role in global communication, especially in Ukraine.

14 Apr 2025

Netflix and Spry Fox Unveil Cozy Game Spirit Crossing

Netflix teams up with Spry Fox for Spirit Crossing, a cozy life-sim game focusing on friendship. Available soon on iOS and Android. Playtest open now.

14 Apr 2025

Monster Hunter Drives Gaming Sales with Exclusive Discounts

Explore the captivating worlds of Monster Hunter Wilds and Kingdom Come Deliverance 2, both offering exclusive Humble Choice discounts. Discover immense savings and delve into these acclaimed RPG experiences by Capcom and Warhorse Studios.

14 Apr 2025

Crosswind Opens Playtest for Pirate MMORPG on Steam

Crosswind, a pirate MMORPG set in a survival-themed alternate-history, starts its playtest on Steam. Players will engage as pirate captains, exploring, crafting, and customizing ships in a vibrant world.

14 Apr 2025

Samsung Offers Exciting Android Deals Including Inked Game

Samsung unveils exclusive Android deals featuring games like Inked and Aeon's End, providing customers with the opportunity to explore unique storylines and challenges at discounted prices.

14 Apr 2025

WhatsApp Explores New Security Feature to Enhance Privacy

WhatsApp is testing a new security feature aimed at bolstering user privacy by preventing the download of sensitive information shared in chats, reinforcing its commitment to security.

14 Apr 2025

Android to Integrate App Settings for Enhanced Functionality

Android may soon allow app settings integration in its Settings app, like iOS. A new API, SettingsPreferenceService, will enable developers to connect app-specific settings, focusing on user permissions and ease of access.

14 Apr 2025

Minecraft's New Edition Highlights St. Peter's Basilica

Minecraft's new educational edition 'Peter Is Here: AI for Cultural Heritage' invites students to explore and restore St. Peter’s Basilica, merging gaming with cultural education.

14 Apr 2025

Future Games Show Spring Showcase Highlights Upcoming Premieres

The Future Games Show Spring Showcase will present over 50 games, featuring world premieres, trailers, and developer interviews. Highlights include a Rebellion interview and updates on Compulsion Games. A livestream from GDC will provide extra content.

14 Apr 2025

Atomfall Offers Discounted Pre-orders for Apocalyptic RPG Fans

Atomfall's apocalyptic RPG setting, reminiscent of Fallout, is available for pre-order with a 20% discount. Enjoy a journey through a cult-filled, mystical world of the 1960s, featuring steampunk robots and classic weaponry.

14 Apr 2025

Half-Life 2 RTX Faces Performance Issues on Steam

Half-Life 2 RTX demo struggles on Steam with performance issues, despite Valve's classic FPS love. Players criticize the visual overhaul while performance complaints lead to low ratings.

14 Apr 2025

Monster Hunter Wilds Shines in Capcom’s PC Gaming Strategy

Monster Hunter Wilds, a standout in PC gaming, draws 400,000 daily players on Steam. Capcom's shift to PC has driven record sales, surpassing Monster Hunter Rise.

14 Apr 2025

Google Wallet Adds Tap-to-Pay for Kids with Parental Controls

Google Wallet to introduce tap-to-pay for kids on Android, enabling in-store purchases with parental controls and card oversight across select countries.

14 Apr 2025

Google Wallet Introduces Tap-to-Pay Feature for Kids

Google Wallet now offers tap-to-pay for kids on Android with parental controls, enabling in-store purchases in the U.S., U.K., Australia, Spain, and Poland.

14 Apr 2025

Forever Skies to Launch 1.0 Version with New Features

Forever Skies, a survival game with elements of No Man's Sky and Fallout, is set to launch its 1.0 version on April 14, 2025. With positive reviews on Steam, players explore ruins and pilot airships. New features include advanced airship building.

14 Apr 2025

Vatican Uses Minecraft for Educational Exploration of St. Peter's

The Vatican launches Minecraft-based game Peter is Here with Microsoft to educate youth on St. Peter's Basilica's history and art within Minecraft.

14 Apr 2025

Meta Introduces New AI Assistant Across Its Platforms

Meta has unveiled Meta AI, an assistant integrated into Facebook, Instagram, and Messenger. The AI offers personalized experiences and creative tools, providing services from recipe suggestions to image generation. Launched free in October 2024, it requires a sign-in for full features.

14 Apr 2025

WhatsApp Testing New AI-based Text Rewriting Tool

WhatsApp is developing an AI text rewriting feature letting users change message styles. A Pencil button will offer options like Funny, Proofread, and Sarcastic. This feature by Meta aims to innovate messaging.

14 Apr 2025

Android Apps Implicated in Major Ad Fraud Scheme Uncovered

Bitdefender discovers over 300 Android apps involved in ad fraud and data theft, with 60 million downloads globally via Google Play. Affected users should remove suspicious apps to safeguard their data.

14 Apr 2025

Android 16 Beta 3.1 Focuses on Essential Bug Fixes

Google releases Android 16 Beta 3.1 for bug fixes, enhancing performance. The update is targeted at Pixel devices through the Android Beta Program, addressing critical issues like app crashes and battery drain.

14 Apr 2025

Age of Empires 4 Expands with Knights DLC Release

The Age of Empires 4 DLC Knights of Cross and Rose brings the Knights Templar and House of Lancaster into gameplay, featuring new maps and historical battles.

14 Apr 2025

Mobile Games Reshape Global Entertainment Landscape

Games are globally popular with titles like Among Us and Genshin Impact. Mobile gaming variants, including League of Legends and Minecraft, cater to different player dynamics. BGMI is specifically tailored for Indian audiences, highlighting the diversity and reach of games worldwide.

14 Apr 2025

Android Enhances Device Tracking with Find My Device App

The Find My Device app now supports live location sharing on Android, aiding device tracking for families and security purposes.

14 Apr 2025

RCPS3 Emulator Updates Enhance Android Gaming Experience

The RCPS3 emulator for Android gets a major update, improving video and audio customization. Despite lacking Bluetooth controller support, it offers enhanced resolution settings, creating a new avenue for gaming enthusiasts to enjoy PlayStation 3 titles on their smartphones, exclusively on GitHub.

14 Apr 2025

Palworld Expands with Major Crossplay Update and New Features

Pocketpair's Palworld introduces crossplay and new features in its latest update. Players can now play on various platforms and enjoy enhanced gaming, survival, and crafting experiences. This update sets the tone for Palworld's growth in the gaming community.

14 Apr 2025

New Zealand's Unique Minecraft DLC Highlights Cultural Wonders

Explore New Zealand's beauty in Minecraft with a new DLC. Dive into Māori culture and iconic landscapes like Abel Tasman, thanks to a partnership with Warner Bros.

13 Apr 2025

Hitachi Energy Advances with Successful Windows 11 Migration

Hitachi Energy has transitioned over 40,000 desktops to Windows 11 across 12 nations, boosting cybersecurity and system compatibility. Utilizing ManagementStudio, the migration underscores the importance of timely upgrades, as Windows 10 approaches its end-of-support phase.

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13 Apr 2025

Apps & Games news for all platforms Page 248

Telegram Reaches 1 Billion Users, Surpasses WhatsApp

Netflix and Spry Fox Unveil Cozy Game Spirit Crossing

Monster Hunter Drives Gaming Sales with Exclusive Discounts

Crosswind Opens Playtest for Pirate MMORPG on Steam

Samsung Offers Exciting Android Deals Including Inked Game

WhatsApp Explores New Security Feature to Enhance Privacy

Android to Integrate App Settings for Enhanced Functionality

Minecraft's New Edition Highlights St. Peter's Basilica

Future Games Show Spring Showcase Highlights Upcoming Premieres

Atomfall Offers Discounted Pre-orders for Apocalyptic RPG Fans

Half-Life 2 RTX Faces Performance Issues on Steam

Monster Hunter Wilds Shines in Capcom’s PC Gaming Strategy

Google Wallet Adds Tap-to-Pay for Kids with Parental Controls

Google Wallet Introduces Tap-to-Pay Feature for Kids

Forever Skies to Launch 1.0 Version with New Features

Vatican Uses Minecraft for Educational Exploration of St. Peter's

Meta Introduces New AI Assistant Across Its Platforms

WhatsApp Testing New AI-based Text Rewriting Tool

Android Apps Implicated in Major Ad Fraud Scheme Uncovered

Android 16 Beta 3.1 Focuses on Essential Bug Fixes

Age of Empires 4 Expands with Knights DLC Release

Mobile Games Reshape Global Entertainment Landscape

Android Enhances Device Tracking with Find My Device App

RCPS3 Emulator Updates Enhance Android Gaming Experience

Palworld Expands with Major Crossplay Update and New Features

New Zealand's Unique Minecraft DLC Highlights Cultural Wonders

Hitachi Energy Advances with Successful Windows 11 Migration

Managing Mobile App Subscription Cancelation

Homeworld Collection Offers Classic RTS Games Under $4

Pixel Weather Innovations Enhance User Experience on Pixel Phones

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