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Microsoft currently testing updated Xbox controller firmware with improved pairing, energy efficiency for iOS, iPadOS users

This could come in handy. Microsoft has begun testing a new firmware version for its Xbox One, Xbox Elite 2, and Xbox Adaptive Controllers. The updated firmware should dramatically improve cross-device connectivity and latency. Microsoft has also stated thatĀ the controllers now support Bluetooth Low Energy for improved connectivity with iOS 15 and iPadOS 15 devices. […]

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Intel previews features of upcoming “Alder Lake” processor, fall 2021 release date expected

Although Apple is switching a fair amount of its gear to Apple Silicon processors, Intel still has some good stuff en route. Intel is releasing its new “Alder Lake” processor this fall. The chip will offer support for DDR5, PCIe Gen5, Thunderbolt 4, and Wi-Fi 6E. The processor will also feature a new hybrid architecture; […]

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Apple releases Touch ID-equipped Magic Keyboard as separate accessory

It’s taken a few months, but users can now snag Apple’s new, Touch ID-equipped Magic Keyboard for $149 for the standard version and $179 for a full-sized model with a number pad. The Touch ID keyboard was introducedĀ alongside the M1 iMac earlier this year, but at the time, the only way to get one was […]

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Ultra Wideband feature availability expands to additional countries

If you’re traveling this year, there’s a decent chance you can now use the Ultra Wideband functionality in additional countries. The Ultra Wideband functionality found in the Apple Watch Series 6, iPhone 11, and iPhone 12, has now been expanded to additional countries, including Argentina, Pakistan, Paraguay, and the Solomon Islands. Apple is not allowed […]

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Microsoft announces Xbox Cloud Gaming platform open beta, service is also accessible to iPhone, iPad users

Microsoft’s Xbox Cloud Gaming platform has arrived, and you can participate in the beta with any Mac or iOS device running a Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome, or Apple Safari web browser. Following several months of limited beta testing, Microsoft has officially launched the public and open beta of the platform, which includes support in Safari […]