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Google Play Services v26.06 adds a new Local File Backup feature that automatically saves downloaded documents to Google Drive, keeping them accessible across devices. Details on how to enable/disable and exact behavior are not yet clear, and this feature appears separate from device-to-device or factory-reset backups.
Capcom’s Pragmata Sketchbook demo for the new IP has racked up one million combined downloads across platforms, including Switch 2, ahead of its April 2026 release; Capcom thanked players and noted that downloads don’t guarantee sales, with pre-orders live on the Nintendo eShop.
Hill Climb Racing has surpassed 2 billion downloads since its 2012 debut, marking a major milestone for Fingersoft’s free-to-play mobile hit; the digest also notes ESO’s Seasons pivot is not tied to Microsoft layoffs, along with other gaming-industry updates.
The Steam Deck and Steam Deck OLED have received a SteamOS update that introduces a low-power mode allowing users to continue downloads with the screen off, significantly improving battery life during updates, a feature long requested by users.
Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket has surpassed 150 million downloads since its launch in October 2024, celebrating its first anniversary with new features including a Mega Rising expansion introducing Mega Evolved Pokémon, and various in-app events and updates to enhance player experience.
Sora, an AI video-generating app, achieved nearly 627,000 downloads in its first week on iOS in the US and Canada, surpassing ChatGPT's initial week, despite being invite-only, highlighting its rapid adoption and popularity.
Fallout Shelter, a free-to-play management sim by Bethesda, has been downloaded over 230 million times in 10 years, prompting a celebration with in-game events and discounts, as well as a renewed TV series.
Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket has generated $120.8 million in revenue since its launch on October 30, 2024, with an average daily player spending of $6.4 million. The game reached $100 million in less than three weeks, with Japan being the largest market, contributing 42% of the revenue. The game has surpassed 30 million downloads worldwide.
Apple has released its list of the most downloaded apps and games on the App Store for 2023. Threads, Instagram's competitor to Twitter, made it to the top four most downloaded free iPhone apps of the year, despite being released in July. The App Store continues to be a popular and safe marketplace, with over 650 million weekly visitors. The list includes popular apps like TikTok, Instagram, and WhatsApp Messenger, as well as games like Minecraft and Call of Duty: Mobile.
Instagram now allows users to download Reels from public accounts globally. Users can opt-out on individual posts or for their entire account, with anyone under 18 being opted out by default. The feature, similar to TikTok, can be accessed under the share button and downloaded Reels will be watermarked with the poster's Instagram name.
Steam has released six new free games for users to download, including titles like Vivaldia 2, Project Nasu, BYLE, Al Bassel, DMVR, and Shadow Overlord: The Beginning. These games offer a range of genres and gameplay experiences, providing options for both quick distractions and longer gaming sessions.
App Store downloads in the US have seen a decline, with a 9% drop compared to the same period last year, according to research by Appfigures. The decrease is attributed to a loss of interest and market saturation in news, games, and entertainment apps. However, despite the decline in downloads, developers are making more money from their apps, as revenue has grown significantly. This suggests that users are spending more money within the apps they already have. Apple's revenue from services, including the App Store, exceeded $21 billion in the third fiscal quarter of 2023.
The physical version of Metal Gear Solid Collection Vol. 1 for Nintendo Switch will require additional downloads, including 24.1GB and + 30 GB for bonus videos, with just "2.4 GB front loaded" onto the game card, according to Konami's official website. The collection includes Metal Gear Solid, Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty, Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater, Metal Gear, Metal Gear 2, and the NES versions of Metal Gear and Snake's Revenge.
Spotify is testing a new feature called "Offline Mix" that creates a playlist using the content downloaded offline, similar to YouTube Music's "Offline Mixtape." The feature is designed to provide users with a mix of downloaded content, including songs from other playlists or albums. However, early results are mixed, with some users reporting that most of the songs in their mix haven't been downloaded to their device. It's unclear if the feature will be available to free users, as playlist/album downloads are currently exclusive to Premium subscribers.
This article provides step-by-step instructions on how to find downloaded files on an iPhone or Android phone. For iPhone users, open the Files app and look under Recents or browse through iCloud Drive or On My iPhone. Android users can use the Files app or the Downloads app, or install Files by Google. Both iPhone and Android users can search for individual files by name. Chrome, Microsoft Edge, and Firefox also allow users to view a list of downloaded files through their browsers.