Category: Mobile

EU asks Netflix and other services to stream in SD to ease internet burden

[ad_1] Breton also called on streaming services, including Netflix and YouTube, to do what they can to prevent additional strain on Europe’s internet infrastructure. Breton told Politico he spoke to Netflix CEO Reed Hastings about the issue, with a second call planned sometime in the next few days. “Streaming platforms, telecom operators and users, we […]

The Morning After: PS5 specs plus MacBook Air and iPad Pro updates

[ad_1] Sony lags behind Microsoft when it comes to raw specs — but that’s not the whole story.PlayStation 5 will feature a 10.2-teraflop GPU and a speedy custom SSD Sony’s in-depth look at the PS5 wasn’t exactly a thrilling presentation (watch the ten-minute version instead), but the company did, finally, get specific about things. The […]

FCC gives Verizon extra mobile capacity to manage emergency demand

[ad_1] Telecommunications companies are bracing themselves for a surge in usage as people now work from home to reduce the risk of infection. School closures around the country also mean there are more kids than usual using the services. As such, it’s likely that other carriers will soon be making their own applications for additional […]

Ray tracing comes to more games thanks to new software tools

[ad_1] Whether or not developers support the approach depends on their reliance on Vulkan and willingness to implement ray tracing in the first place. Right now, hardware-accelerated ray tracing is only available with a handful of GPUs. Programmers won’t have to throw out their existing knowledge, at least. The Vulkan extensions use a “familiar overall […]

Android 11 developer preview offers more control over robocalls

[ad_1] DP2 is better-suited to modern hardware, too. Games and other apps can set a preferred refresh rate if you happen to have a phone with a speedy screen, like the Galaxy S20 or Pixel 4. Android 11 will also support hinge sensors so that foldable phones can react to an open phone’s specific angle. […]

Logitech’s latest iPad keyboard cases add trackpads to non-Pro tablets

[ad_1] You can detach the keyboard for those times when you just want to use your iPad as a pure tablet, and there’s a holder for your first-generation Pencil if you’re a budding artist. The case doesn’t ‘float’ your iPad like Apple’s does, but there is a Surface-style kickstand to help you get the right […]

Google Translate’s transcription mode is now available on Android

[ad_1] According to The Verge, the feature will be available to all Android users by the end of this week. At launch, there’s support for eight languages — English, French, German, Hindi, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish and Thai. What’s more, the app is capable of translating freely between them. Once you’ve updated to the latest version […]

GitHub’s mobile app helps you manage code on the move

[ad_1] This unsurprisingly won’t let you edit code, and the feature set isn’t terribly complicated in the app’s current state. You’ll likely want to fire up your PC for some tasks. GitHub promises that there’s “a lot more to come,” though, so don’t despair if you like the thought of juggling common coding duties and […]

Oman lifts restrictions on secure video chats

[ad_1] Oman is notorious for blocking video calling services, FaceTime included, because they are encrypted and therefore difficult to track. Those services also compete with domestic telecom providers. While some encrypted chat apps occasionally sidestep those restrictions, they are rare. In addition to helping schools and businesses, this may provide expats living abroad with another […]

‘Exit the Gungeon’ lands on Nintendo Switch today

[ad_1] The game’s status as a timed exclusive wasn’t a surprise; Exit the Gungeon was listed for a May 31 release on Steam and a console release was teased by the developers. But it is unusual to see an indie land on the Switch before it hits PC; usually the ports come a few months […]