Topic: desktop mode
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Your iPhone's Hidden Foldable Software, Locked by Apple
A recent hack revealed that iPhones have a hidden, capable desktop mode within their software, featuring a landscape home screen, resizable windows, and desktop-class apps, raising questions about why Apple restricts it. The discovery has sparked debate over whether Apple artificially limits devi...
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Android 16 QPR2 Beta 3 Update Missing in Action
Google has withdrawn the Android 16 QPR2 Beta 3 update for Pixel devices shortly after its release, likely due to a significant technical issue. The update was pulled because of a bug causing SystemUI to crash and devices to enter a bootloop when desktop mode features were enabled. Users enrolled...
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Android 16 QPR2 Beta 3 Returns: Google Confirms Release Date
Google is resuming the Android 16 QPR2 Beta 3 release this week after fixing a critical bug that caused system crashes in desktop mode. The updated version, QPR2 Beta 3.1, resolves the desktop mode issue and includes improvements like fixing Google Play System update failures and battery drain pr...
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Access Your Gaming Accounts on Asus ROG Ally X
The Asus ROG Ally X integrates multiple game launchers into the Xbox Full Screen Experience for a streamlined interface, though many still lack full controller support, requiring touchscreen use. Setting up involves signing into a Microsoft account and accessing other platforms like Steam, Epic G...
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Leaked: Microsoft's New Xbox Mode for Windows Handhelds Revealed
Microsoft is launching a dedicated Xbox interface for handheld gaming PCs, accessible via Windows 11 updates, offering a streamlined, console-like experience that enhances gaming performance. The Xbox mode conserves about 2GB of memory by bypassing standard Windows processes, allowing direct acce...
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Google's Material 3 Expressive UI Now on Pixel 6 and Newer Models
Google is rolling out the Material 3 Expressive interface to Pixel 6 and newer models, offering a refreshed visual design and enhanced functionality without needing a new device. The update includes personalized theme colors based on the wallpaper, smoother animations, resizable quick settings, a...
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