All articles tagged with #features
An opinion piece argues Nintendo franchises could shine as Warriors-style games, spotlighting Xenoblade Chronicles and Kirby as top picks and citing the Zelda-focused Hyrule Warriors as proof of market appeal, while also noting other potential candidates (Mario, Pokémon, Pikmin, Metroid, Splatoon, Animal Crossing, etc.) that could be explored in future spin-offs.
Jennette McCurdy’s debut novel Half His Age centers on a 17-year-old’s forbidden romance with her teacher, a narrative echoing McCurdy’s move from child star to celebrated author; her memoir I’m Glad My Mom Died spent many weeks on the NYT bestseller list and is being adapted for film with Jennifer Aniston, as McCurdy candidly discusses longing to feel special and life after stardom in this feature interview.
A$AP Rocky’s comeback album Don't Be Dumb arrives with an all-star credits list, highlighting Rocky’s own production work and a heavyweight lineup of collaborators. Kelvin Krash anchors multiple tracks (ORDER OF PROTECTION, HELICOPTER, STOLE YA FLOW), joined by Hit-Boy, Cardo Got Wings, Clams Casino, ICYTWAT, Danny Elfman, and many more, with guest appearances from Brent Faiyaz, Doechii, Jessica Pratt, Tyler, the Creator, Thundercat, Will.i.am, Damon Albarn, SpaceGhostPurrp, and others. The project is framed as Rocky’s orchestration of talent on a high-profile comeback, with tracks like HELICOPTER already positioned as potential hits and a diverse mix of producers and features across the album.
A Verge writer spends a year living on Linux—two distros across several desktop environments—learning to troubleshoot, customize everything, and rely on open-source tools. He grows to love Linux’s flexibility and community support, enjoys gaming via Proton, and replaces most Windows workflows, while acknowledging some downsides (anti-cheat games and certain apps). The piece argues Linux isn’t for everyone, but for those willing to tinker, it can truly fit “everything you want and nothing you don’t.”
A new sleek Android phone has been released with features that surpass Google's Pixel, highlighting advancements in hardware and user experience.
Samsung's latest flagship OLED TV, the S95H, impresses with improved brightness, innovative wireless HDMI expansion, and a sleek design, though it requires further testing to confirm its full capabilities and value. It introduces a new wall-mount friendly design, optional wireless One Connect box, and enhanced picture quality, making it a highly anticipated model in 2026.
WhatsApp offers various features to enhance user security and privacy, including Privacy Checkup, disappearing messages, two-factor authentication, app and chat lock, advanced security settings, and options to disable read receipts and media downloads, helping users protect their conversations from threats and unauthorized access.
The iPhone 17 has been named 9to5Mac's Product of the Year for 2025 due to its significant upgrades, including a ProMotion display, improved cameras, increased storage, and overall value, effectively bridging the gap between standard and Pro models and offering a compelling package for most users.
The article provides a comprehensive guide for new AirPods Pro users, highlighting features such as fit testing, multiple listening modes, Conversation Awareness, customizable controls, hearing health features, microphone options, Find My integration, accessories, audio sharing, and real-time translation with iOS 26, to enhance the user experience beyond just listening to audio.
The article provides ten tips to optimize and customize the AirPods Pro 3, including pairing, notifications, ear tips, stem controls, health features, battery management, translation, sleep sensing, and beta firmware, to enhance user experience and functionality.
Apple's iOS 26.3 beta introduces two features—Notification Forwarding for third-party smartwatches and Proximity pairing—that align with EU regulations, specifically the Digital Market Act, to enhance device interoperability in Europe. These features are part of Apple's compliance efforts and will be available exclusively to EU customers, with a likely release in January.
Samsung's Camera Assistant app update for Galaxy devices with One UI 8.5 introduces new Pro mode features such as customizable presets, focus peaking options, and added controls to standard photo mode, along with support for wireless lens controllers and options to disable image stabilization, enhancing manual control and user customization.
Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1 is now available for Google Pixel devices, offering new features like removing At a Glance, adjusting flashlight brightness, and showing location usage with a blue dot, with a stable release expected in March 2026. Users are warned about potential data corruption when leaving the beta, and the update is accessible via OTA or sideloading for supported Pixel models.
Samsung's upcoming Galaxy update, One UI 8.5, has leaked revealing new features such as a Bixby revamp, improved connectivity options, enhanced battery and security features, and customizable UI elements, with a launch expected early next year alongside the Galaxy S26 series.
Google is shifting to more frequent Android updates, starting with Android 16, which introduces features like AI-powered notification summaries, Call Reason for urgent calls, pinned tabs in Chrome, and scam detection with Circle to Search, enhancing user experience and security.