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20 Sep 2024

New Mobile Game Matchday Champions Lets Players Build Dream Squads

Matchday Champions, a new mobile football game, lets players collect cards of famous male and female footballers to build squads and compete. The game includes a narrative-creation engine to replicate the emotional highs and lows of real matches.

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20 Sep 2024

Judge Allows Class-Action Suit Against Meta Over Biometric Data Collection

A federal judge has allowed a class-action lawsuit against Meta Platforms to proceed, alleging unlawful biometric data collection from Illinois residents via Messenger apps. The case, citing the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act, may influence future tech industry data privacy practices.

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20 Sep 2024

Garmin Launches inReach Messenger Plus with Enhanced Messaging Features

Garmin unveils the inReach Messenger Plus, enhancing communication with smartphones. It supports 1,600-character texts, 30-second voice messages, and photo sharing. With IPX7 water resistance and a 600-hour battery life, it offers robust emergency features. Subscriptions start at $14.99 monthly.

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20 Sep 2024

Federal Court Allows Class Action Against Meta Over Biometric Data Claims

Meta Platforms Inc. faces a federal court ruling allowing a class action lawsuit to proceed. The suit alleges that Facebook Messenger and Messenger Kids improperly collected biometric data, violating Illinois' Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA). The court found the claims warrant further examination.

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20 Sep 2024

Yager Development Launches The Cycle: Prospect Island in Fortnite

Yager Development has reimagined its extraction shooter, The Cycle: Frontier, as The Cycle: Prospect Island, now available in Fortnite. Launched on September 19, 2024, this project was created by a small group of Yager developers to preserve the original game’s essence.

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20 Sep 2024

Google Arts & Culture App Enhances Art Exploration and Preservation Efforts

Google Arts & Culture app lets users explore art, create galleries, and find artworks resembling themselves or pets. Google also studies ancient art, audits software for vulnerabilities, and invests in medical research, contributing positively to society despite some negative perceptions.

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20 Sep 2024

Zack Snyder's Rebel Moon Game Blood Line to Launch on Mobile in 2025

Zack Snyder's Rebel Moon franchise expands with Blood Line, a multiplayer game inspired by Helldivers and Diablo. Launching in 2025, it will be available on iOS and Android for free with a Netflix subscription, offering both multiplayer and single-player experiences.

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20 Sep 2024

KakaoTalk Experiences Brief Six-Minute Service Disruption on September 20

On September 20, Kakao Corp. faced a six-minute service disruption on its messaging platform, KakaoTalk, from 9:24 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Users had issues sending and receiving messages, but the service was quickly restored. This follows a previous 90-minute disruption in July.

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20 Sep 2024

International Operation Dismantles Ghost Messaging Service, 51 Arrested

Law enforcement agencies from multiple countries dismantled Ghost, an encrypted messaging service used by criminal organizations, resulting in 51 arrests and the confiscation of over $1.1 million in assets. The operation, led by the Australian Federal Police, also shut down a drug lab and seized weapons and narcotics.

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19 Sep 2024

EA FC Mobile and Real Cricket 2024 Enhance Player Experience

EA FC Mobile lets players build their dream team with top athletes, while Real Cricket 2024 features over 250 licensed international players and more than 500 batting shots. Both games offer extensive customization and gameplay options for sports enthusiasts.

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19 Sep 2024

Ocean Keeper: Dome Survival Blends Exploration and Combat in Mobile Game

Ocean Keeper: Dome Survival, a new mobile game, blends exploration, combat, and resource management. Players navigate underwater caves in an insect-like mech, facing waves of enemies with a countdown timer. The game features roguelike shooter and tower defense elements, with procedurally generated caves.

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19 Sep 2024

Gemini Live Launches Free on Android with Interactive Speech Features

Gemini Live, previously subscription-based, is now free on Android. It features interactive speech, enabling users to interrupt the AI for a conversational experience. The phased rollout means availability varies, with no known methods to expedite access.

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19 Sep 2024

Top Sniping Games for Android in 2024: A Comprehensive Overview

The mobile gaming market sees a surge in sniping games for Android in 2024. Popular titles include Hitman Sniper, Lonewolf, Sniper 3D, and Pure Sniper City Gun Shooting, each offering unique features like weapon upgrades, offline modes, and multiplayer combat.

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19 Sep 2024

NAGA Group AG Launches Integrated Trading App on Telegram

The NAGA Group AG has introduced the first fully integrated trading app within Telegram, enhancing retail investors' interaction with financial markets. The "NAGA Everything Trading" app offers seamless onboarding, KYC, and deposit capabilities, with plans for monthly updates including Social Trading features.

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19 Sep 2024

NAGA Group AG Launches Comprehensive Trading App on Telegram Platform

The NAGA Group AG has launched the "NAGA Everything Trading" app on Telegram, targeting its 950 million users. The app aims to enhance retail investor interactions with financial markets, offering streamlined onboarding and direct deposit capabilities. NAGA operates in over 100 countries.

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19 Sep 2024

NAGA Launches First Integrated Trading App on Telegram Platform

NAGA has introduced the NAGA Everything Trading app on Telegram, enabling users to onboard, verify, deposit, and trade over 4,000 assets directly within the platform. Monthly updates will include a Social Trading feature. A trading bonus is available for new non-EU users, limited to 1,000 spots.

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19 Sep 2024

Google Updates Trusted Places for Android with New Features

Google is updating the Trusted places feature in Android's Extend Unlock. The new update, from Google Play Services v24.37.31 beta, will allow users to keep devices unlocked for up to four hours in safe locations and introduce a toggle and location picker for easier setup.

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19 Sep 2024

Google Introduces Play Collections Widget for Personalized Recommendations

Google has introduced the Google Play Collections widget for Android users, offering personalized app, game, and entertainment recommendations. Available on U.S. devices with Google Play Store version 42.5.15, it features categories like Game, Food, and Social, and includes a 'Continue Listening' feature for YouTube Music.

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19 Sep 2024

Populus Run Launches on Google Play with Limited-Time Discount Offer

Populus Run is now on Google Play after debuting on Apple Arcade. Players guide runners dodging oversized fast food items. It's free to download, ad-free, and offers a full version unlock after four levels via in-app purchase. A 30% discount celebrates the launch. Key features include Hardcore mode and an original soundtrack.

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19 Sep 2024

Google Introduces Play Collections Widget for US Android Users

Google has introduced a Google Play Collections widget for Android users in the U.S. with Google Play version 42.5.15. The widget offers personalized app, game, and entertainment recommendations, featuring Compact Panel and Recommendations Feed styles. Global availability remains uncertain.

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19 Sep 2024

Top SSH Clients for Android: JuiceSSH, Termius, Termux, and ConnectBot

Several SSH clients for Android devices offer remote access to Linux machines. JuiceSSH is user-friendly with plugin support, Termius provides cloud-based encrypted storage, Termux is a free terminal emulator, and ConnectBot is an open-source option with customizable features.

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19 Sep 2024

Google Updates Pixel Studio App for Pixel 9 with New Image Sharing Feature

Google has updated its Pixel Studio app for the Pixel 9 series, adding a feature that allows users to share images directly from compatible applications for editing. The new version enhances workflow but excludes platforms like Instagram and standard browsers. Some users report occasional issues.

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19 Sep 2024

Google Expands Android Cross-device Services with New Features

Google has expanded its Android Cross-device services, adding Internet sharing and Call casting. Available in the Settings app under Google > All services > Devices & sharing, these features work on Android 11+ and Chromebooks. The rollout is ongoing with Google Play services version 24.35.30.

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19 Sep 2024

Eneba Partners with Riot Games and Garena to Boost PC Marketplace

Eneba partners with Riot Games and Garena to enhance its PC marketplace. The collaboration allows mobile game publishers to use Eneba’s platform for co-promotions and fraud protection. Eneba now offers Riot Cash in the U.S., Canada, and Latin America, and will introduce Garena Shells in mid-September.

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19 Sep 2024

Google Updates Find My Device App with Future Ultra-Wideband Integration

Google has updated its Find My Device app for Android to version 3.1.148, introducing a new compass feature for directional guidance. This update hints at future integration of Ultra-Wideband technology, promising more precise tracking and an improved user experience.

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19 Sep 2024

Google Maps Enhances Android Auto with New Features and Design Updates

Google Maps has updated its interface for Android Auto users, introducing redesigned pins, a refreshed color palette, and a streamlined navigation bar. Key features include an "Add Stop" button for easier route modifications and an upcoming incident reporting feature, enhancing overall user experience.

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19 Sep 2024

Android Users Gain Enhanced Call Casting and Internet Sharing Features

Recent updates for Android users include improvements in call casting and internet sharing. Accessible via the "Settings" app under "Google" and "Devices & sharing," these features enhance connectivity. Call casting works with Google Meet, while internet sharing supports multiple devices, including Chromebooks.

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18 Sep 2024

RuTracker.org Accessible Again in Russia After 11-Year Block

RuTracker.org, Russia's largest torrent tracker, is now accessible without circumvention tools. Previously blocked in 2013, it no longer appears on Roskomnadzor's registry. Meanwhile, RUTUBE has introduced a monetization program for content creators, offering revenue based on views.

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18 Sep 2024

Dragon Mania Legends Launches Green Game Jam, Revives Inclusivity Event

Dragon Mania Legends is launching a Green Game Jam event and reviving their "We Could Be Heroes" event to promote inclusivity and diversity. The initiatives aim to engage players in environmental awareness and celebrate diverse heroes within the game.

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18 Sep 2024

Sarah Andersen Partners with An Infinite Story for New Mobile Game

Sarah Andersen has teamed up with An Infinite Story to launch "After Owning a Cat," a mobile game. The game features vector art from her popular webcomic, enabling players to discover hidden details through pinching and zooming.

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