Major phone brands give customers access to preview features and updates, allowing them to giv feedback ahead of a public release. Of course, Microsoft also does this in a big way across Windows, Office, and other services with its Insider Programs. However, there has never been an Insider Program for the company’s smartphone. However, a developer who works with the Surface Duo says there are traces of a Surface Insider Program....
In a post titled How I could Have Hacked Any Instagram Account, Muthiyah explains that while Instagram uses a link on the web, the mobile recovery process is less secure. Users are instead sent a text with a six-digit passcode, which logs them in when received. Six numbers mean a million different combinations, which would be impossible to do manually, but isn’t too difficult with automation and the right tools....
You may remember this is the same module we reported on back in May. At the time, Samsung was teasing its breakthrough in camera technology with a huge poster of a cat taken with the 200MP lens. With its full announcement, Samsung is now expanding on the specs for the camera. Specifically, it is the smallest 200MP lens not just from the South Korean company but from the industry as a whole....
The Windows Mixed Reality hardware will be launched on October 17. That date coincides with the first official release of the Fall Creators Update (FCU). Microsoft’s platform for virtual and mixed reality will move into top gear with the release of the FCU. Samsung has also joined the HMD party with its own Windows Mixed Reality headset. Called the Odyssey, the device is an OLED head-mounted display with 1440 x 1600 pixels per eye resolution....
Slack on Windows 10 has been updated to Version 3.3.4, but it seems new features are not the order of the day. Instead of new functionality, users will have to make do with a more functional experience. That’s because the update is focused on fixing bugs covering a range of issues. The release notes point to a fix for a bug that was showing two equal messages on login. Ironically, someone slipped or is having an ironic joke and put this fix twice in the changelog....
At the World Mobile Congress yesterday, Qualcomm Senior Vice President Keith Kressin provided vital detail about the company’s plans. The main goal, he says, is to “get something credible out”. Kressin thinks it’s vital consumers to see that it’s different to RT – a full version of Windows 10, rather than a branch. Cellular PCs Much of that future lies in Qualcomm’s vision of “cellular PCs”. The concept was discussed by Microsoft and the company last year – a hybrid of laptop and mobile phones....
When the Japanese giant announces a new mobile image sensor, it is an event. Indeed, it is highly likely the new module will be placed in a vast number of upcoming smartphones. With that in mind, Sony unwrapped the new IMX586 CMOS image sensor today. Manufacturers are taking note because this is the camera component designed for the next generation of flagship hardware. As you’d expect from a new market-leading sensor, the IMX586 is stacked with top of the line specs....
It seems Spotify has finally found a middle ground. It won’t be adding desktop-level functionality any time soon, but it has brought more features to free users. The main one is the ability to play songs without shuffling, but it comes with some restrictions. Users will only get the on-demand access but only on certain playlists. There will be a total of fifteen curated playlists, including Discover Weekly, Release Radar, and Daily Mix....
Despite this, the Xbox One X still sits at the top of the Best Seller list in Video Games. Higher than the new Call of Duty, Madden 16, and the PS4 Pro. Long-term Sales Of course, pre-orders do not necessarily equate to complete purchases. Users can cancel their purchase at any time before the release day and aren’t charged until it ships. The figure is just indicative of the console’s initial popularity, and it may not continue over an extended period....
Keeping customers happy has resulted in the company being named most reputable by an Axios survey. Conducted on behalf of Axios by Harris Poll, the study happened over two stages. Firstly, over 6,000 adults in the United States were asked to list two companies with the worst and best reputations. Microsoft is doing well in 9th place with a 79.7 rating, a two-point increase compared to 2017. Some of the company’s rivals are lagging far behind....
Available on the Surface Pro update history page, the update listed as August 12) changes the Processor, Power, and Generic areas of the Intel Dynamic Platform and Thermal Framework. These update focused entirely on making the Surface Pro compatible with Windows 10 S. There are no security fixes, or improvements to connectivity, battery life, or other areas of the device. Either way, here is the complete changelog: Intel(R) Dynamic Platform and Thermal Framework Processor Participant: 8....
Today the company made the app available to Windows 10 devices through a store publication. That means you can use it on Microsoft’s desktop operation systems and even the new Windows 10 S. Blizz for Windows 10 Features The app is completely free of charge, as long as it’s for personal use, though you are limited to 10 members. Unfortunately, it’s a bridge app, so Windows 10 Mobile users won’t be able to download and access it....
If you’re familiar with Clubhouse, it is an invite-only chat application available for Apple’s iOS. It has become popular since launching last year. User invite only sections are called Audio Rooms and the clear benefit is people can control who they speak to. This is the latest messaging app trend that other services are looking to copy. Similar to SnapChat’s Stories several years ago, expect rivals to adopt similar features....
The Ascent The Ascent game should hit the market sometime in 2021. While there is no specific release date, gamers have already gotten a chance to catch a glimpse into its premise. Thus, it is an action RPG game that you can play with your friends. It is set in a futuristic world controlled by a corporation known as The Ascent Group. The science-fiction stylistics are strong, and players will have to navigate in a cyberpunk city on the verge of collapsing....
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According to Twitter, Topics will be introduced in the coming months. Users will be able to see followed topics directly in their timeline and search for subjects based on who and what they follow across the social network. In a blog post, Twitter explains how Topics works: “When you choose to follow a topic – whether it’s your favorite band, sports team or celebrity – you’ll see Tweets from a whole host of accounts that are experts, fans or just tend to talk about that thing a lot on Twitter....
That’s where Twitter’s upcoming bookmarking feature will come in. ‘Save for Later’ will let users aggregate useful content in a separate feed. If for example, you see an external link or are collecting tweets on a certain topic, it could be useful. Of course, the feature already exists somewhat in the form of Twitter’s ‘Like’ functionality. Anything you like is already put into a separate feed that you can view at any time....
Microsoft Teams is a platform that combines all of your Microsoft Office apps and services to improve outcomes for you and your staff. The program includes many remote work capabilities that can increase team efficiency. This collaborative platform also offers integrations, which can further improve users’ productivity and communication, yet unknown to many users. Microsoft Teams has developed a solid reputation as one of the top video conferencing applications available right now from the beginning of the pandemic....
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1 How to Print to PDF on Windows 10 (the simple way)2 How to Print to PDF using Advanced Features for Quality, Multi-Page, Password etc. Though Microsoft Print to PDF is built-in to Windows 10, its functionality is quite limited. It does the job as a quick solution, those with more complex requirements may struggle to get the document looking exactly as they want. As a result, today we’ll be covering how to print to PDF with both Microsoft’s tool and Bullzip PDF Printer, which is completely free for personal use....
