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December 3, 2025

Red Dead Redemption now on mobile phones: How to play on Android, iPhone and iPad

Rockstar Games has brought Red Dead Redemption to mobile phones, including the Undead Nightmare expansion. The game is available for purchase on Android and iOS for .99, but Netflix subscribers can download and play it for free. The game features touch-based controls and menus tailored for smaller screens. The storyline follows John Marston as he tries to secure the release of his family by tracking down members of his former gang. The game was first launched in 2010 for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 and has since been released on various platforms. The mobile system requirements for Android and iOS devices are specified. This release is part of Rockstar's efforts to offer a full console-scale experience on portable devices.

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November 20, 2025

Epic Games Store officially starts penultimate mobile free game giveaway for November 2025

Zoeti holds a perfect 5-star rating on the Apple App Store based on five reviews. Epic Games can only offer mobile game giveaways in the EU on iOS and iPadOS, not on Android or PC. Zoeti can be added to the Epic Games library until November 27 at 16:00 UTC.

AppWizard

November 7, 2025

ProtonVPN crushes ads and trackers on Android TV app with latest update

Proton VPN has integrated its NetShield ad-blocker into its Android TV app to enhance user experience by reducing interruptions from advertisements. NetShield blocks ads and protects against trackers, improving user privacy. It prevents connections to domains associated with malware and advertising technology firms that track user behavior by using Proton VPN's dedicated DNS servers. The app features a dashboard that shows the number of ads and trackers blocked and data saved during sessions. Additionally, the VPN app can now launch automatically when starting Android TV, facilitating quick connections. Users can enjoy enhanced online security and privacy while streaming content. To access the NetShield feature, users may need to upgrade to a paid plan.

AppWizard

October 27, 2025

AppContext To Keep Apps Alive In Android

Google is set to enhance tablet multitasking in the upcoming Android Q release by introducing a new gesture that allows users to create a compact floating "bubble" window for any app. This feature will enable users to drag an app icon from the taskbar to the screen's bottom corners, facilitating a more seamless app-switching experience. The floating windows will allow various applications, such as browsers and note-taking tools, to float above the main workspace, enabling users to engage with multiple applications simultaneously, particularly on larger devices. This enhancement aims to improve the user experience on Android tablets and foldable devices by providing a more intuitive multitasking environment. The feature will utilize the Bubbles API and is expected to be rolled out for user testing as part of Google's quarterly platform release schedule.

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October 2, 2025

The Epic Games Store is now giving away a new free highly rated puzzle game on Android and iOS

The Epic Games Store is offering a mobile game giveaway, with Nightingale available for both Android and iOS users, and in-game items for Firestone Online Idle RPG exclusively for PC players. Android users can access the giveaway worldwide, while iOS users must be residents of the European Union. Users must sideload the Epic Games Store mobile app on both platforms to access the freebies.

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September 25, 2025

Epic Games Store starts offering new free game to end September 2025 for Android and iOS gamers

Eastern Exorcist is a unique blend of 2D side-scrolling gameplay and action RPG elements. The game's hand-drawn art style enhances the immersive experience. For a limited time, the game is available for free on Android and iOS platforms until October 2 at 15:00 UTC, but only EU citizens can claim it on iOS or iPadOS. Players can acquire the game on Epic Games' mobile storefront or redeem both versions simultaneously.

Winsage

September 8, 2025

Microsoft Surface gets trolled, fact checked by X Community Notes for showcasing iPad OS instead of Windows — “The ultimate research buddy.”

Microsoft has been criticized for neglecting its consumer-facing businesses, including Surface, Xbox, and Windows, due to underfunding and cost-cutting measures as it focuses on artificial intelligence. Many of its applications, such as Microsoft Authenticator and SwiftKey, are perceived as being abandoned. The company has experienced significant layoffs, dissolved customer service teams, and closed retail locations. On September 7, 2025, the Surface social media account faced backlash for promoting products using iPadOS instead of Windows 11. Microsoft is also dealing with security breaches and allegations regarding a damaging Windows 11 update. Despite these issues, the company's market capitalization stands at .6 trillion, the second largest in corporate history, but there are concerns that the AI-driven stock surge may be unsustainable.

Winsage

August 22, 2025

Surface Pro 12-inch vs iPad Air? Sales just tipped the scales.

Microsoft's Surface Pro 12-inch is currently available at its lowest price ever, with a discount of 0, bringing the price down to 9. The accompanying keyboard is also discounted for the first time, priced at 7.12. The Surface Pro 12-inch received a rating of 4.5 out of 5 in a review, praised for its fanless design, performance, and 90Hz display. It is designed to be compact and portable, making it suitable for students and professionals. The Surface Pro 12-inch shares design similarities with the iPad Air, featuring a boxy chassis and rounded display corners. The Surface Pro 12-inch is priced at 6.11, which is lower than the retail price of the 13-inch iPad Air with an M3 processor, while the iPad Air can be found discounted to as low as 9. The Magic Keyboard for the iPad Air costs 9, which is significantly more than the Surface Pro 12-inch keyboard.

Winsage

August 3, 2025

The end of Windows 11 SE: Microsoft pulls its attempt to compete with Chrome OS from the market

Microsoft has discontinued Windows 11 SE, creating a gap in its educational technology offerings. Windows 11 Education, while robust, poses challenges for budget-conscious institutions due to its higher costs, lack of artificial restrictions, and lack of optimization for lower-spec devices. Consequently, Microsoft lacks a dedicated operating system for low-cost educational devices, allowing alternatives like Chrome OS and iPadOS to thrive in this market niche.

AppWizard

August 3, 2025

Cyberpunk 2077 Mac benchmarks show most Apple Silicon can run the game at over 30 FPS on medium settings — results vary from a smooth 130+ FPS to a cinematic 24 FPS

Cyberpunk 2077 has launched on macOS after over four years since its initial release on PCs and consoles, coinciding with patch 2.3. ComputerBase has initiated a community benchmarking effort to evaluate the game's performance on various Mac and MacBook models, following previous benchmarks in 2022. Participants are to test three presets (Medium, Ultra, Ray Tracing Medium) at resolutions of 1920 x 1200 and 2560 x 1600, with specific settings outlined for the benchmarks. The game is compatible with Apple M chips but is unsupported on iPadOS devices, even those with 16GB of memory. There is hope that CD Projekt Red and Apple may reconsider this limitation in the future.