NewApp Digest
search bot

centralized location

Apple TV app finally makes it to Android
AppWizard
February 13, 2025

Apple TV app finally makes it to Android

The Apple TV app is now available on Google Play for Android users, allowing subscriptions to Apple TV+ and MLS Season Pass. It is compatible with various Android devices and offers a seven-day free trial for Apple TV+. Key features include a Continue Watching function, a Watchlist for personalized content, streaming over Wi-Fi and mobile connections, and offline download capabilities. Subscribers can access popular series like Severance and Ted Lasso, as well as Apple Original films. The launch coincides with the 30th season of Major League Soccer, starting February 22, providing access to all matches and exclusive content.
Intel unleashes XeSS 2 for Arc GPUs with huge changes to speed up PC games, borrowing a few pages from Nvidia’s DLSS playbook
AppWizard
December 4, 2024

Intel unleashes XeSS 2 for Arc GPUs with huge changes to speed up PC games, borrowing a few pages from Nvidia’s DLSS playbook

Intel has introduced XeSS 2, an advanced graphics technology aimed at competing with Nvidia's DLSS and AMD's FSR. It features two main components: XeSS Frame Generation for adding frames to enhance gameplay smoothness, and XeSS Super Resolution. Additionally, Intel has launched Xe Low Latency to reduce input lag, similar to Nvidia's Reflex. XeSS 2 is exclusive to Intel's Alchemist and Battlemage GPUs, requiring developers to integrate support for these technologies into their games. Intel has also released a new control panel called 'Intel Graphics Software' for its Arc GPUs, which centralizes driver updates, game optimization, and performance monitoring. The new XeSS 2 technology is designed to work only with Intel hardware, marking a shift from previous compatibility with AMD and Nvidia GPUs.
Older Nest cameras are getting the Google Home app treatment
AppWizard
November 19, 2024

Older Nest cameras are getting the Google Home app treatment

Google has launched a public preview of the Home app that supports Nest Cam IQ models from 2017, consolidating all Nest cameras released since 2015 into a single platform. The transition from the Nest app to the Home app allows users to manage Nest cameras in one location, providing features like video history and camera settings. Advanced functionalities include quick access to live streams, automation with smart lights, and viewing camera feeds on devices like the Pixel Watch 3 or Google TV Streamer. The rollout began in late 2023, with users able to join the Public Preview program through the Home app or home.google.com. Users can revert their Nest Cam IQ cameras back to the Nest app, but the Nest Hub Max cannot be returned once moved to the Home app. The Supersight feature from the Nest Cam IQ is not yet available in the Home app, and Google plans to integrate more features from the Nest app in the future.
Google Wallet can now automatically fetch your train tickets from Gmail
AppWizard
September 30, 2024

Google Wallet can now automatically fetch your train tickets from Gmail

Google Wallet has introduced a feature that allows users to import confirmed train tickets directly from their Gmail accounts. This integration simplifies travel document management and will soon include live updates on train statuses. Upon receiving a confirmation email, train tickets are automatically added to Google Wallet, which also organizes travel-related documents. The Google Wallet app for Wear OS has been improved for better usability, allowing users to view unscannable passes and archive outdated ones. Additionally, Google Wallet's web experience has expanded to 28 new countries, bringing the total to 43, with plans for further expansion. The app is also now available in ten more countries, including Bermuda, Cambodia, and Morocco.
Microsoft to ditch ‘iconic’ Windows feature after 40 years
Winsage
August 24, 2024

Microsoft to ditch ‘iconic’ Windows feature after 40 years

Microsoft is phasing out the Control Panel in its Windows operating system, which has been a key feature since 1985, in favor of the Settings app that was introduced with Windows 8 in 2012. The Control Panel will gradually be replaced as the Settings app takes over its functionalities, reflecting a shift towards a more modern user experience. Microsoft has approximately 1.5 billion active users and a 73 percent share of the operating system market. While users have expressed nostalgia for the Control Panel, Microsoft has not provided a specific timeline for its complete retirement and encourages users to adapt to the Settings app.
Search