strategic partnership Archives

Winsage

March 14, 2025

Fortnite is breaking down a huge barrier for Snapdragon chips

Epic Games has partnered with Qualcomm to integrate Fortnite and its Easy Anti-Cheat software into Snapdragon X Elite PCs. This collaboration aims to tackle compatibility issues between Windows applications and Snapdragon devices due to differences in x86 and Arm instruction set architectures. The introduction of Easy Anti-Cheat is expected to facilitate the addition of more games on Snapdragon PCs, depending on developer support. Despite the potential of Snapdragon X Elite PCs for gaming, app support has been limited. Fortnite is set to launch on these devices later this year, paving the way for more titles. Easy Anti-Cheat requires kernel-level access, making it incompatible with emulation layers, which presents challenges for running conventional Windows applications designed for x86. Epic Games aims to improve anti-cheat support for other games through this initiative, although not all games may receive support due to potential performance issues with emulation.

AppWizard

March 13, 2025

Xiaomi to preinstall PhonePe’s app store on smartphones sold in India

Xiaomi has entered a multi-year agreement with PhonePe to preinstall the Indus Appstore on its Android smartphones sold in India, replacing the GetApps store. The Indus Appstore will support 12 Indian languages, offer zero fees for developers on in-app purchases, and feature over 500,000 apps. Google’s Play Store will still be available on Xiaomi devices. Xiaomi aims to enhance user experience and localize offerings in response to the growing demand for a locally driven app marketplace in India. Specifics about the rollout timeline and availability for existing devices have not been disclosed.

AppWizard

March 3, 2025

How Minecraft Players Can Get Free DLC for Watching A Minecraft Movie

A Minecraft Movie is set to be released from April 4th to April 6th, 2025. Moviegoers who purchase tickets for the opening weekend through Fandango will unlock an exclusive in-game jetpack for Minecraft. Attendees will receive an email with a code to redeem the jetpack after purchasing their tickets. The offer is only available for the opening weekend and must be redeemed before the end of the year. The film features characters voiced by Jack Black and Jason Momoa, indicating potential future in-game content related to these characters.

Winsage

March 1, 2025

Microsoft just turned 50 — Here are the 5 most impactful products it’s ever made

Microsoft is celebrating 50 years of innovation in the technology sector this April. MS-DOS, acquired by Microsoft in 1981, was the precursor to modern graphical operating systems. Windows 95, released in 1995, introduced features like the Start menu and taskbar, requiring a minimum of an Intel 386DS CPU, 4 MB of RAM, and over 50 MB of hard drive space. Microsoft Office 95, launched in 1995, bundled Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, becoming a cornerstone of productivity software. DirectX, launched in 1995, became integral to gaming development, with Doom 95 being the first DirectX game. Microsoft Azure, launched in 2008, has grown to over 600 services and commands a 20% share of the cloud market as of the third quarter of 2024.

AppWizard

February 13, 2025

Apple TV+ App to Be Offered for Android Devices

Apple TV+ will be available on Android devices starting February 12, marking the first time the app is accessible on Android platforms, specifically for devices running Android 10 or newer. Users can subscribe to Apple TV+ and the MLS Season Pass through the app. Prior to this, the app was compatible with various devices, including Roku and smart TVs. Apple reported .12 billion in revenue from its services sector in the fourth quarter, a 14% increase year-over-year, and has surpassed 1 billion subscriptions. In October, Apple TV+ was added to Amazon Prime Video's subscription options in the U.S. The streaming industry is facing challenges such as consumer dissatisfaction and rising subscription costs.

AppWizard

February 5, 2025

Neowiz to publish new title from Dishonored vets

Korea's Neowiz has secured the publishing rights for a retro sci-fi first-person action RPG from Wolfeye Studios, which is set to launch on PC and console platforms. Wolfeye Studios, founded in 2019 by Raphael Colantonio and Julien Roby, gained recognition with their debut title, Weird West, released in 2022. Neowiz co-CEO Seungchul Kim expressed enthusiasm for the partnership, highlighting their commitment to story-driven games. Colantonio emphasized the importance of shared passion in game development for success.

Tech Optimizer

December 18, 2024

Mattermost and pgEdge partner to deliver ultra-high availability, multi-master PostgreSQL for always-on, always-available collaboration

Mattermost has entered a strategic partnership with pgEdge to integrate pgEdge Distributed PostgreSQL as a supported database for its collaboration platform. This collaboration aims to enhance Mattermost's platform with an ultra-high availability database solution, allowing organizations to achieve four nines or five nines of uptime. The integration supports deployment in on-premises environments or cloud accounts, including secure computing settings. The partnership has already led to collaboration with a U.S. Government agency requiring a consistently available collaboration platform. Mattermost is recognized for its secure collaboration tools for defense, security, and intelligence teams, while pgEdge is known for its fully distributed, open-source PostgreSQL database with multi-master replication technology.

AppWizard

December 17, 2024

Android Push Notifications (2024)

A leading software company has announced its acquisition of a promising startup specializing in artificial intelligence, valued at approximately 0 million, expected to close by the end of the quarter. The acquisition aims to enhance the software company's product offerings and expand its market reach. Analysts suggest it could position the company as a frontrunner in the AI market, bolstering its capabilities in data analytics and machine learning. Investors have reacted positively, with an uptick in the software company's shares following the announcement.

BetaBeacon

December 15, 2024

Epic Games Enters New Android Agreement for Fortnite

Epic Games and Telefonica have partnered to enhance mobile gaming accessibility, with the Epic Games Store app being pre-installed on new Android devices sold by Telefonica. This initiative aims to make it easier for users in select European countries and Spanish-speaking Latin American countries to download and play Fortnite right out of the box. The partnership also includes plans for additional benefits for mobile gamers on Telefonica's network to be unveiled in 2025. This collaboration is part of a broader trend in the gaming industry where game developers and telecommunications companies are working together to improve accessibility and enhance the gaming experience for users.

BetaBeacon

December 12, 2024

Epic Games Store Now Pre-Installed on Telefónica Android Devices • iPhone in Canada Blog

Telefónica has partnered with Epic Games to bring Fortnite and the Epic Games Store to millions of Android devices within its network. The Epic Games Store will be pre-installed on new compatible Android devices in Telefónica markets, making popular titles like Fortnite more accessible. The collaboration aims to expand in the future, offering additional benefits to mobile gamers. During the pandemic, Telefónica and Epic Games worked together on an interactive music event in Fortnite, attracting over 10.8 million participants. This partnership highlights Telefónica's dedication to providing innovative digital experiences to its customers.