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16 Aug 2024

Fanatical Offers Discount on Black Myth: Wukong Ahead of August Launch

Black Myth: Wukong, an action RPG inspired by Chinese mythology, launches on August 19. Fanatical offers a limited-time 10% discount on the PC standard edition, with the digital deluxe edition including extra content. Critics praise the boss battles but note some aimless quieter moments.

16 Aug 2024

Crytek Rebrands Hunt: Showdown 1896, Adds New Map and Features

Crytek rebrands Hunt: Showdown as Hunt: Showdown 1896, adding a new Colorado map and transitioning to CryEngine 5.11. Enhancements include DirectX 12, DLSS, and FSR. Despite new features, Steam reviews are "Mostly Negative" due to bugs and ads. Crytek plans community engagement and a potential single-player campaign.

16 Aug 2024

Payload Studios Reduces Workforce by 25% Amid Industry Challenges

Payload Studios has announced a 25 percent workforce reduction due to challenges in the gaming industry. CEO Russ Clarke remains optimistic, stating that development of TerraTech and TerraTech Worlds will continue without interruption, underscoring the resilience of small independent studios.

16 Aug 2024

Epic Games Launches Official Store App for Android and iOS

Epic Games has launched an official store app for Android and iOS, offering access to popular titles like Fortnite and Fall Guys. The app is free to install and includes optional in-app purchases, enhancing the gaming experience for users.

16 Aug 2024

Chinese Businesses Face Threat from ValleyRAT Malware, Experts Warn

Criminal enterprises are targeting Chinese businesses using a Remote Access Trojan (RAT) called ValleyRAT, which can take control of infected Windows endpoints. Researchers at FortiGuard identified this malware, which poses a threat to sectors like ecommerce, finance, sales, and management.

16 Aug 2024

Microsoft Unveils Windows 11 Build 27686 with Enhanced HDR Features

Microsoft has released Windows 11 Build 27686, featuring new HDR capabilities for video streaming, games, and apps. The update includes a visual refresh in Disks & Volumes settings and introduces support for ReFS version 3.15. A future update will increase FAT32 partition size limits to 2TB.

16 Aug 2024

Microsoft Expands FAT32 Partition Limit to 2TB in Windows 11 Update

Microsoft is lifting the 32GB size limit on FAT32 partitions in Windows 11, expanding it to 2TB. This change will first be available in the Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 27686. The FAT32 format is favored for its compatibility with various operating systems and devices.

16 Aug 2024

New App Rush Enhances Lyric Access with Offline Features and No Ads

Rush, a free and open-source Android app, connects users to various lyric sources, enabling ad-free song searches and offline access. It features customizable color schemes, adjustable layouts, and allows sharing lyrics on social media with personalized cards. Users can also delete saved lyrics easily.

16 Aug 2024

Google Pixel Introduces Private Space Feature with Android 15 Release

Google Pixel users will gain access to a new feature called Private Space with Android 15, enabling a hidden app ecosystem and a separate Google Play Store instance. Users can set it up via the Security & Privacy settings. This feature allows for distinct app and data management from the primary account.

16 Aug 2024

Epic Games Launches App Store on iOS and Android, Featuring Top Games

Epic Games has launched its own app store on iOS and Android, featuring popular games like Fortnite and Rocket League Sideswipe. Despite installation challenges due to Apple and Google, Epic provides instructional videos to assist users. Plans include allowing all developers to launch games through the store.

16 Aug 2024

Epic Games Launches New Mobile Store on iOS in EU and Android Globally

Epic Games has introduced a new mobile store, now available for download on iOS in the EU and Android globally. This move aims to expand their digital marketplace presence and offer more options for mobile users.

16 Aug 2024

Epic Games Store Launches on Mobile, Featuring Popular Titles

The Epic Games Store launches on mobile today, available on iOS in the EU and globally on Android. Featuring Fortnite, Fall Guys Mobile, and Rocket League Sideswipe, the launch includes cross-platform play for Fall Guys. Despite resistance from Apple and Google, Epic is optimistic about future expansion.

16 Aug 2024

Epic Games Store Launches on iOS and Android in the European Union

The Epic Games Store has launched on iOS and Android in the European Union, offering access to Fortnite. This move challenges Apple and Google's control over mobile storefronts. Tim Sweeney's efforts regarding transaction fees have paid off, but the long-term success of Epic Games on mobile is yet to be determined.

16 Aug 2024

Epic Games Store Mobile Launches for iOS in European Union

Epic Games Store has launched its mobile version for iOS in the EU, enabling Apple users to access Fortnite. Epic Games claims Apple is blocking users outside Europe. Installation for both Android and iOS is lengthy. Epic plans to expand its store with more games and apps from other developers.

16 Aug 2024

myGov App Reaches 5.6 Million Users, Introduces Enhanced Security Features

Australia's Minister for Government Services, Bill Shorten, announced the myGov app has reached 5.6 million users with 122 million sign-ins in 18 months. The app now features biometric security and passkeys. The national digital trust exchange (TEx) is in development, aiming to streamline identity verification.

16 Aug 2024

Microsoft Releases August Update for Windows 11, Fixes BitLocker Issue

Microsoft has released the August cumulative update for Windows 11, KB5041585, addressing a significant BitLocker issue affecting business users. The update also includes interface enhancements and various security fixes, automatically delivered to Windows 11 PCs or available via manual check.

16 Aug 2024

Google to Remove Vulnerable App from Pixel Devices Amid Security Concerns

A security vulnerability in Pixel devices has been identified in a pre-installed app called Showcase.apk. Developed by Smith Micro for Verizon, the app can execute remote code and install software without user consent. Google plans to remove the app from supported devices but has not yet issued a patch.

16 Aug 2024

Mobile App Upgrade Boosts Speed, Adds New Features for Android Users

A comprehensive upgrade to the mobile app has been released, featuring enhanced speed, reliability, and user-friendly functionalities like breaking news notifications and story bookmarking. The new version for Android users is 14.0, with automatic updates applied. Archived bookmarks cannot be transferred.

16 Aug 2024

Android Users Concerned Over Cross-Store App Updates Amid Legal Battle

The phenomenon known as "clobbering" involves unexpected app updates from various stores, raising security concerns among Android users. A recent Bank of America app update via the Galaxy Store instead of Google Play highlights the issue amid a legal battle against Google over app distribution.

16 Aug 2024

Embracer Group Reports 34% Decline in PC and Console Division Sales

Embracer Group reported a 34% decline in net sales in its PC and console division for Q2, with revenues of SEK 2.7 billion. Overall net sales fell by 24% to SEK 7.9 billion. The entertainment and services sector contracted by 54%, and adjusted EBIT decreased from 16% to 10%.

16 Aug 2024

Squid Game: Unleashed to Debut Multiplayer Mode at Gamescom August 20

Squid Game: Unleashed will debut at Gamescom on August 20th. This multiplayer game allows friends to compete against each other, bringing the popular series into the gaming world.

16 Aug 2024

Age of Empires Mobile Set for October 17 Release on iOS and Android

Age of Empires Mobile will be released on 17 October for iOS and Android, marking the popular strategy game's expansion into the mobile gaming market. This move is expected to attract a new audience and boost engagement among existing fans.

16 Aug 2024

Judge to Dismantle Google Play Store Monopoly, Final Ruling in Two Weeks

Judge James Donato aims to dismantle Google's Play Store monopoly after a federal jury's decision. He plans to ban discriminatory practices against rival app stores and suggests a monitoring committee. Epic Games proposes Google allow rival app stores, with both parties differing on timeline and costs.

16 Aug 2024

YouTube Tests Blurred Navigation Bar on Android for Sleeker Design

YouTube is testing a blurred bottom navigation bar on Android, featuring a compact design with text labels and simplified icons. The design has transitioned from solid to translucent, increasing the bar's height for three buttons. This update follows a recent miniplayer redesign and is in early rollout stages.

16 Aug 2024

Google to Remove Vulnerable App from Pixel Devices in Upcoming Update

A portion of Google’s Pixel devices, in circulation since September 2017, contains a dormant software component, Showcase.apk, which can facilitate malicious attacks. This app, present since August 2016, has extensive privileges and retrieves its configuration via an unsecured HTTP connection.

16 Aug 2024

YouTube Enhances Interface for Improved User Experience

YouTube is updating its interface to enhance user experience. Changes include a redesigned "Home" icon, a new "Plus" button, and a simplified "Subscriptions" icon. The bottom bar will feature a blurry effect. The update is limited to select Android users, with some testing integrated video recommendations.

16 Aug 2024

Phantom Rose II Sapphire Brings Unique Roguelike Deckbuilder to Mobile

Phantom Rose II Sapphire, a new roguelike deckbuilder game, is now available on iOS App Store and Google Play. Featuring anime visuals and gothic horror, it eliminates randomness in card draws, focusing on managing card cooldowns. This move highlights the trend of PC games transitioning to mobile platforms.

16 Aug 2024

New Elder Scrolls: Castles Mobile Game Launches September 2024

Bethesda announces The Elder Scrolls: Castles, a mobile game launching on September 10, 2024. Available for iOS and Android, players manage castles, train subjects, and handle conflicts. Pre-registration on App Store and Google Play offers milestone rewards including gems and a Legendary Subject.

16 Aug 2024

Google to Remove Vulnerable Showcase.apk from Pixel Phones Amid Security Concerns

Google plans to remove the Showcase.apk app from Pixel phones due to a vulnerability involving the HTTP protocol. The app, developed by Smith Micro for Verizon, requires physical access and the user's password for exploitation. Google will roll out an update to remove the app soon.

16 Aug 2024

Google to Remove Vulnerable Showcase App from Pixel Phones Amid Security Concerns

A vulnerability in Google Pixel phones has been identified due to the pre-installed Showcase app, present since 2017. The app, which allows remote software installation, poses security risks. Google plans to remove it and has not included it in the new Pixel 9 series. No exploitation incidents reported.

Microsoft to End Support for Windows 7, 8.1, 10 by October 2025

Apps & Games news for all platforms Page 323

Fanatical Offers Discount on Black Myth: Wukong Ahead of August Launch

Crytek Rebrands Hunt: Showdown 1896, Adds New Map and Features

Payload Studios Reduces Workforce by 25% Amid Industry Challenges

Epic Games Launches Official Store App for Android and iOS

Chinese Businesses Face Threat from ValleyRAT Malware, Experts Warn

Microsoft Unveils Windows 11 Build 27686 with Enhanced HDR Features

Microsoft Expands FAT32 Partition Limit to 2TB in Windows 11 Update

New App Rush Enhances Lyric Access with Offline Features and No Ads

Google Pixel Introduces Private Space Feature with Android 15 Release

Epic Games Launches App Store on iOS and Android, Featuring Top Games

Epic Games Launches New Mobile Store on iOS in EU and Android Globally

Epic Games Store Launches on Mobile, Featuring Popular Titles

Epic Games Store Launches on iOS and Android in the European Union

Epic Games Store Mobile Launches for iOS in European Union

myGov App Reaches 5.6 Million Users, Introduces Enhanced Security Features

Microsoft Releases August Update for Windows 11, Fixes BitLocker Issue

Google to Remove Vulnerable App from Pixel Devices Amid Security Concerns

Mobile App Upgrade Boosts Speed, Adds New Features for Android Users

Android Users Concerned Over Cross-Store App Updates Amid Legal Battle

Embracer Group Reports 34% Decline in PC and Console Division Sales

Squid Game: Unleashed to Debut Multiplayer Mode at Gamescom August 20

Age of Empires Mobile Set for October 17 Release on iOS and Android

Judge to Dismantle Google Play Store Monopoly, Final Ruling in Two Weeks

YouTube Tests Blurred Navigation Bar on Android for Sleeker Design

Google to Remove Vulnerable App from Pixel Devices in Upcoming Update

YouTube Enhances Interface for Improved User Experience

Phantom Rose II Sapphire Brings Unique Roguelike Deckbuilder to Mobile

New Elder Scrolls: Castles Mobile Game Launches September 2024

Google to Remove Vulnerable Showcase.apk from Pixel Phones Amid Security Concerns

Google to Remove Vulnerable Showcase App from Pixel Phones Amid Security Concerns

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