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What this means is that instead of the app completely being deleted off your phone, you will be able to just archive them. According to Google, this method will help you save 60% of app storage, which we know isn’t 100% and might not necessarily be enough for some users, but for those who still have storage to spare, this could be an alternative.

According to Google, “Archiving is a new functionality that will allow users to reclaim ~60% of app storage temporarily by removing parts of the app rather than uninstalling it completely. An archived app will remain on the device and can easily be restored to the latest available compatible version, whilst preserving the user data.”

Back in the day when it came to cars, you’d have your usual players like Toyota, GM, Honda, Ford, and so on. However, these days it looks like more tech companies are interested in dipping their feet in the automotive market. We’ve seen some of this ambition with dashboard systems like Android Auto and CarPlay, but it seems that this could grow into something bigger.

According to a recent report from Nikki Asia, it turns out that both Sony and Honda have entered into a memorandum of understanding with each other. This will result in a joint venture where both companies will work together to help develop and sell electric vehicles. It is also being billed as an open partnership that will also allow other companies to participate.

Samsung has since responded to those claims in a statement that reads, “Our priority is to deliver the best mobile experience for consumers. The Game Optimizing Service (GOS) has been designed to help game apps achieve a great performance while managing device temperature effectively. GOS does not manage the performance of non-gaming apps.”

One of the main outcries for this is because this isn’t the first time that phone makers, not just Android phone makers, have been accused of throttling their devices. While there are a variety of reasons that we’ve heard over the years, the lack of communication and transparency is one of the reasons why this isn’t going down well.

MWC 2022 was the perfect place for MediaTek to launch its new Dimensity 8000 series of processors (official page), consisting (for now) of two models, the 8000 and 8100. They can be considered a replacement for last year’s Dimensity 1200 series.

These new chips will serve a premium 5G smartphone market that is more affordable than flagship (=most expensive) phones that MediaTek can power using its Dimensity 9000 series.

Nintendo has repeatedly denied that a Nintendo Switch Pro could be in development, but at the same time, we doubt that Nintendo isn’t thinking about a future model of the Switch, maybe one that’s so  drastically different that it might be known as the Switch 2 instead of the Switch Pro.

Now, some of you might have heard that NVIDIA recently fell victim to a cyberattack, and as such, several alleged leaked files were posted online. According to a report from TechPowerUp, they have published a list of the leaked files, one of which contains a folder called NVN2 and a driver called NVNDLSS.

Both Microsoft and Sony are currently offering services that are similar to each other. For example, Microsoft has Xbox Live Gold and Sony has PSN that lets players go online and play against others. However, as some of you might recall, last year it was reported that Sony could be developing a new service that would be akin to the Xbox Game Pass.

Now thanks to a report from GamesBeat, the pricing of Sony’s upcoming service has been revealed. The service, which is currently codenamed Spartacus, will allegedly be offered in three different tiers. One will be the Essential tier which is similar to PlayStation Plus in its current form and will cost $10 a month.

If you’re an amateur photographer or a hobbyist with an interchangeable lens camera, you’re probably aware that some lenses can be pretty expensive, with prices ranging anywhere between $1,000 to $2,000. But did you know if you’re a professional that needs particular and specific lenses to get the job done, it can cost way more than that?

In case you didn’t know, here’s a bit of a sticker shock for you. Canon has just announced a couple of new super-telephoto lenses that will cost as much as $20,000 for a single lens. Yup, you read that right, a camera lens that’s about the price of a new car.

Taking screenshots while you play your favorite games on the Sony PS4 or PS5 is completely doable and it’s pretty easy and straightforward. However, sharing those screenshots might be a bit tricky, but Sony is hoping to remedy that with an update to its PlayStation app.

How this works is pretty much the same as how you would normally sync photos in the cloud. Basically, as long as you’re signed into the same account on the app as your console, whenever you take a screenshot or a video, it will sync in the cloud so after a few minutes, it should show up in the app.

Putting together a gaming rig or a streaming rig can be expensive, but if you just want to be able to experience what it might be like to stream or game on a proper rig, then the next time you’re in Japan, gamer apartments could be something you might want to check out.

It seems that over in Japan, people have started to list what are known as gamer apartments. These are essentially apartments that come furnished with a complete gaming computer setup. Renters will be able to choose their keyboard and mouse combo, plus different apartments also come with different GPU configurations.

With the amount of time that you would have to invest in an MMORPG to become good and get good gear and explore its content, obviously you have to choose which one to play carefully since you might end up spending a lot of time and resources on it.

If you have been eyeing Square Enix’s Final Fantasy 14, then you’ll be pleased to learn that the company has announced that on the 22nd of February, 2022, they will be resuming the free trials for the game. The company had actually hit the pause button on free trials back in December 2021.

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So earlier this year, Square Enix raised some eyebrows when the company announced that they were interested in integrating NFTs into its games. For those who might be concerned, you can rest assured that while the company still has plans for NFTs, it will not be making its way into Final Fantasy 14.

When Microsoft first unveiled Windows 11, we have to say that the feature that jumped out was the fact that users could actually officially install Android apps on their computers, an interesting feature and strategy for Microsoft.

Now, the company has officially started to allow users to use Android apps on Windows 11, and for those who are curious as to what kind of requirements they’ll need to be able to run these apps, Microsoft has published a system requirements page that you might want to check out.

CD Projekt’s Cyberpunk 2077 was originally released towards the end of 2020 where it was available on previous-gen consoles as well as the PC. It was one of the most highly anticipated games of the year and understandably so given all the demos and screenshots we’ve seen.

For those who own next-gen consoles and are looking forward to playing the game, you’ll be pleased to learn that the company has since announced that Cyberpunk 2077 will now be available for the Sony PS5 and Microsoft Xbox Series X/S consoles. If you had bought the previous-gen version of the game, you’ll be able to upgrade to the next-gen version for free, but for those who didn’t, you’ll have to buy it.

When it comes to headphones and earphones, Sony is no stranger to that market. However, the company has since officially launched the LinkBuds which we think is quite a departure in terms of design that we typically expect from the company, but whether or not it’s good or bad will depend on your preference.

As you can see in the photo above, the LinkBuds are a pair of earbuds that features a ring where the earbuds would typically go into your ear. Apparently this creates a more comfortable experience that would let you wear the earbuds all day long, plus the fact that it doesn’t completely plug your ears means that you can also remain aware of your surroundings and when people talk to you.