Category: beta

Apple Music comes to browsers today with a beta web player

[ad_1] The browser-based player includes “a core set of features” at the outset. For now, you can search for and play any song in the Apple Music catalog, as well as tunes from your library if you’ve set up the Sync Library option on other devices. You can also access your playlists and the various […]

Early version of ‘Plants vs. Zombies 3’ is available today for $30

[ad_1] The Founder’s Edition is available for $30 ($10 cheaper than the launch-day price). It’s essentially a paid beta. PopCap says the modes and features in the Founder’s Edition are already final, but by letting fans come in early, the team will be able to polish performance. The dev team hopes to gather feedback specific […]

‘Minecraft Earth’ beta is available on Android — in five cities

[ad_1] The Minecraft Earth beta recently reset its AR playing field and updated to version 2.0.0 on iOS. Crafters Earth reports that has brought familiar mobs like creepers and spiders to the game plus a number of challenges and adventures. Also, the in-game store is enabled so people can use the “Rubies” currency to buy […]

Apple is already beta testing iOS 13.1

[ad_1] Most notably, the 13.1 beta restores Automations within Shortcuts (think of it as Apple’s take on IFTTT). Maps, meanwhile, has regained an option to share your ETA with friends. You’ll also see little additions like a new AirPods volume indicator, fresh HomeKit icons and the option of mapping a right mouse button to 3D […]

‘Minecraft Earth’ beta brings AR building to Android next week

[ad_1] To recap, it’s not just an extension of the world-building game in the real world, although you can play i like that. You can take on challenges when you step outside, and it encourages you to go on joint adventures with friends. Think of it more as a truly social Minecraft experience that just […]

Prepare yourselves for a deluge of new AR filters on Instagram

[ad_1] Facebook first announced that it would allow Instagram users to create their own AR effects at its F8 developers conference this spring. But the news was overshadowed a bit by all of the other big announcements. Since then, Spark AR has been shared with select Instagram users in a closed beta. Today, it’s released […]

Standalone Cortana app available to Windows Insiders

[ad_1] As part of the Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 18945, Insiders in the Fast ring can preview a handful of new features. The updated assistant supports light and dark themes in Windows. It has a less intrusive “Hey Cortana” screen that’s meant to minimize disruptions. Microsoft also updated the speech and language models, an […]

The ‘Minecraft Earth’ beta begins its global takeover this month

[ad_1] The iOS-first launch isn’t surprising after we got our first peek at live gameplay during WWDC last month. While this new trailer has a lot of info on how you’ll play the game, interested players may want to revisit the Apple demo to get more feel for what it will be like to share […]

Apple’s new iOS 13 feature corrects your gaze during video calls

[ad_1] A video call is a great way to connect with friends and family when you can’t physically be together. But even if you’re staring directly at your loved one’s face, there’s still something a little off about the whole process. The way your phone’s screen display and camera lens sync up means you’re never […]

Spotify ends direct music uploads for indie artists

[ad_1] Spotify will stop accepting new songs through the upload program at the end of July, and those who’ve already released material will need to find new providers beyond that point. It’s not shocking that Spotify would close the initiative. It was theoretically more convenient, but there wasn’t much point unless a musician was content […]