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BetaBeacon

April 17, 2026

The Best Mobile Games on Google Play Are Becoming Harder to Put in One Box

Developers in the mobile gaming industry are now comfortable borrowing elements from various genres, resulting in games that are harder to define by a single genre. The best mobile games cater to different levels of commitment simultaneously, offering a surface loop for beginners and deeper systems for serious players. Mobile games now borrow structure from various sources, including console design, tabletop mechanics, and social media behavior. The diversity in mobile gaming has increased, with games offering a variety of tones and tempos within genres. The best mobile games are less predictable and offer a combination of different elements, making the platform more expansive and appealing to a wider audience.

AppWizard

April 17, 2026

Spectrum launches streaming TV app for Google TV, Android TV devices

Charter Communications has launched a streaming television application for Spectrum TV subscribers, allowing access to channels on Google TV and Android TV devices. The app is available for free download from the Google Play Store and Amazon App Store, enabling users to watch channels typically accessed through set-top boxes on smart TVs. Features include multiview capability for watching up to four channels simultaneously, cloud DVR for pausing, rewinding, and recording live TV, and a comprehensive on-demand catalog of TV shows and movies. The app is compatible with platforms like Apple TV, Roku, Xumo, Xbox, and various smart TVs, as well as smartphone and tablet applications for on-the-go viewing.

AppWizard

April 16, 2026

Spotify rolls out redesigned app for tablets, works on most foldables too [Gallery]

Spotify has redesigned its tablet app, now available to all users, enhancing the experience for tablets and select Android foldable devices. The new design features a dedicated "Now Playing" panel on the right side of the screen and a transformed bottom navigation bar divided into two sections for improved accessibility. The redesign is compatible with certain foldable devices, including the Galaxy Z Fold 7, Honor Magic V6, and Pixel 9 Pro Fold, while some devices like the Oppo Find N6 are not supported due to optimization challenges. Additionally, Spotify launched a revamped Wear OS app earlier this year.

BetaBeacon

April 16, 2026

The Best Mobile Games on Google Play Are Becoming Harder to Put in One Box

Developers in mobile gaming are now more comfortable borrowing from different genres across the industry, resulting in games that offer a variety of experiences within a single title. Mobile games are designed to cater to different levels of commitment simultaneously, with simple mechanics for beginners and deeper systems for more serious players. The Play Store landscape is becoming less predictable as games borrow concepts from console design, PC live-service loops, tabletop mechanics, and social media behavior. The best mobile games are those that can accommodate multiple habits and playstyles, providing players with a diverse and versatile gaming experience.

Tech Optimizer

April 15, 2026

Postgres to Iceberg in 13 minutes: How Supermetal compares to Flink, Kafka Connect, and Spark

Supermetal introduced Iceberg sink support, allowing for data transfer from Postgres to Iceberg. In a performance comparison, Supermetal completed snapshotting in 13 minutes, while Flink took 90 to 116 minutes, Kafka Connect required 120 minutes, and Spark exceeded 3 hours. The tests focused on throughput during the snapshotting phase rather than latency. The setup used the TPC-H dataset with a scale factor of 50 and involved AWS infrastructure. Supermetal operates independently of Kafka, enabling direct data delivery from source to sink. It utilizes a JSON configuration file for deployment, supporting various catalogs and advanced configuration options. Supermetal's Iceberg writer can adjust settings based on the CDC source phase. Throughout the tests, Supermetal maintained low CPU and memory usage, while other tools faced challenges with performance and resource management. Data synchronization was validated across all tools, with Supermetal achieving at least 7x faster snapshotting performance without tuning.

AppWizard

April 15, 2026

This free app can get your Android phone to run PC games better than ever

Winlator v11.0 is a free Windows-on-Android emulator that allows Android devices to run Windows PC games locally without cloud streaming or subscription fees. The update features significant enhancements in GPU performance, particularly for Adreno 8-series GPUs, improving graphics and reducing crashes for demanding titles on devices with Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite. It introduces an experimental OpenGL wrapper called Gladio to extend compatibility to MediaTek and Exynos chips with Mali GPUs. The update also includes Wine 10.10 and Box64 v0.4.0, which enhance the operation of Windows software on mobile processors, promising faster load times and improved stability for 64-bit applications. Initial user feedback indicates remarkable performance improvements over previous versions and other emulators.

AppWizard

April 15, 2026

Minecraft Supremo TommyInnit Presenting Sony’s Debut Digital Series With First Guest Stephen Fry

TommyInnit, whose real name is Tom Simons, is launching a new series titled "100 Questions with Tom Simons" under Sony’s international digital arm. The show will feature TommyInnit engaging in conversations with various guests, with each episode consisting of exactly 100 questions. The inaugural episodes will include guests such as Stephen Fry, Professor Brian Cox, and content creators like Stampy, James Marriott, and Sweet Anita. The series is described as a “creator-led series designed for digital audiences” and will have a dedicated YouTube channel for full episodes and additional clips. This initiative is part of Sony Pictures Television International Production’s digital division, led by Matt Ford and Sacha Khari. TommyInnit has over 50 million followers across platforms and holds a Guinness World Record for the most-followed Minecraft channel on Twitch. He expressed excitement about the venture, noting it allows him to push beyond his comfort zone.

AppWizard

April 12, 2026

Fighting game YouTuber offers $10,000 bounty for upgraded netcode in Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3

Maximillian Christiansen, known as Maximilian Dood, is offering a financial reward for integrating rollback netcode into Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3, which currently uses a delay-based netcode that affects gameplay. He previously invested nearly ,000 into a mod for Marvel vs. Capcom Infinite in 2024. Rollback netcode improves online play by anticipating player actions, resulting in a smoother experience compared to delay-based systems. Christiansen aims to enhance the online experience for Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3 and draws inspiration from the Super Smash Bros. Melee community, which successfully implemented rollback netcode through an emulator wrapper.

AppWizard

April 11, 2026

Amazon’s Luna cloud gaming service is ending support for game purchases and subscriptions from third-party stores, and users will lose streaming access to purchased third-party games in June

Amazon announced a reduction of 14,000 jobs in October 2025, with significant cuts to its gaming division as part of a strategic shift away from competing with platforms like Steam. The focus will now be on enhancing the Luna cloud gaming service, which will no longer support the purchase of games from third-party stores such as EA, Ubisoft, and GOG. Subscriptions for Ubisoft+ and Jackbox Games will be discontinued, although users who previously purchased games from these developers can stream them until June 10, 2026. The decision to eliminate third-party game access was based on feedback from players seeking easier access to games and more social experiences. This change raises concerns about Luna's appeal in comparison to competing services like Xbox Game Pass. Some suggest this may encourage users to transition to Luna Premium, which requires an additional monthly fee.

Winsage

April 10, 2026

Microsoft’s Windows 11 fix list for the year: 18 changes promised

Mikael is a prominent voice in consumer technology, with experience at Macworld. He currently contributes to PC för Alla and M3, focusing on gadget releases, streaming service developments, and advancements in artificial intelligence tools.