Replaced, a retro-futuristic cyberpunk game, is set to be released on Android on December 8th. The game will feature specially developed touch controls and compatibility with gamepads for enhanced gameplay on mobile devices.
REPLACED, a cyberpunk 2.5D Sidescrolling indie-hit, is set to be released on Android in December. The game will be part of the Google Play Games Program, allowing players to enjoy it on mobile, tablets, and PC with synced saves across devices. The port to Android was done by Poland-based studio ‘The Knights of U’.
- Replaced, a cyberpunk platformer game, will be released on Android via Google Play Games on December 8, 2026
- The game has over 900,000 players across all platforms since its launch in spring 2026
- The Android version features the complete story of AI protagonist R.E.A.C.H. navigating Phoenix City in an alternate 1980s America setting
- Replaced is a 2.5D cyberpunk action platformer with pixel art visuals and combines cinematic exploration with free-flow combat
- Post-launch patches have addressed initial bugs and rough edges that affected the original release.
The Fortune Brainstorm AI event is scheduled for December 7 to 8 at the St. Regis in San Francisco, featuring notable attendees such as Fei-Fei Li, Aaron Levie, Richard Socher, Trae Stephens, and Pedro Franceschi. Microsoft is introducing updates to its Windows operating system to integrate AI agents and tools, with CEO Satya Nadella describing it as evolving into a "hybrid intelligence" system. The reimagined Copilot AI app will be integrated into Windows, allowing it to perform tasks autonomously. Microsoft is also launching the Surface Laptop Ultra, priced at ,599, starting October 16. Anthropic has debuted Claude Haiku 5.5, OpenAI introduced GPT-6 to ChatGPT, and Google launched Playground for creating games with AI. Amazon's Ring has unveiled its first smart lock.
On October 5, 2021, Microsoft launched Windows 11. As of December 31, 2025, Windows 11 surpassed Windows 10 in performance benchmarks and achieved over one billion global users in 1,576 days, compared to 1,706 days for Windows 10. Windows 11 features a modern design and user-friendly interface but has faced challenges such as bugs and system crashes. Microsoft plans to maintain Windows 11 as a long-term platform following the end of support for Windows 10 on October 14, 2025.
The Pixel Search app version 1.0.983036833 suggests compatibility with devices launched since 2021, specifically the Pixel 6 and newer models. This compatibility may allow older Pixels to access the app, depending on the stable release of Android 17 QPR2, expected in December 2026. However, the Pixel 6 and 6 Pro have reached their end-of-life status with the rollout of Android 17 QPR1 and are excluded from the beta program for Android 17 QPR2. Support for the Pixel Search app may ultimately be limited to the Pixel 6a and newer devices.
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Google has introduced Android 17 QPR2 Beta 6 and Beta 6.1, with a stable release expected in December. Notable features include the HiLight function for accessing messages from favorite contacts, an outline around the battery icon while charging, and the removal of the App lock feature. Users of the Pixel 11 Pro Fold may need to re-enroll in Face Unlock. The beta releases include various fixes for stability and performance, though specific details are not yet available. A step-by-step installation guide is available for compatible devices, including the Pixel 6a, Pixel 7 series, and Pixel Tablet.
Starting September 30, 2026, Google will implement changes to the Android game distribution economics through the Google Play Games Level Up program, reducing the commission on game revenue exceeding million annually from 20% to 15%. Developers must launch their games on Android simultaneously with other platforms to qualify for this discount; otherwise, they will be ineligible for six months. The new fee structure includes a baseline rate cut to 10% on the first million and 20% on earnings above that, while the Level Up program allows qualifying titles to pay 15% on revenue beyond the first million. The rollout of the Level Up program will begin in Australia, the European Economic Area, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States on September 30, 2026, followed by South Korea on December 31, 2026, and the rest of the world on September 30, 2027. If a game launches on a non-Android platform first, it will face a six-month waiting period before qualifying for Level Up pricing. Existing games launched before September 30, 2026, are exempt from this penalty.
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