Goodbye Remote Desktop, Hello Windows Apps
Microsoft has announced that it is changing the name of the Remote Desktop app. It will now be called the Remote Desktop app. Windows AppThis is quite confusing, the old name made it clear what the app was used for. The new name is quite unusual, Microsoft calls it “a gateway to Azure Virtual Desktop, Windows 365, Microsoft Dev Box, Remote Desktop Services, and Remote PC”.
In fact, the Windows app is not exclusive to Windows. It is also available for macOS, iOS, and can also be accessed via a web browser, although these versions do not have many of the features of the Windows version. Users on Windows 11 will be able to use the app with multiple monitors, custom display resolutions, dynamic resolution, scaling. The Windows app is optimized for Microsoft Teams, and it supports device redirection for webcams, audio, storage devices, and printers. The name change seems like it was unnecessary, yet, it is Microsoft.
Are social networks spying on users by tracking their smart devices?
A report by 404 Media has leveled some serious allegations against Cox Media Group for spying on users using the microphones on smart devices. The article claims that the company uses various techniques to listen to users without their knowledge, collect data, and then use it to deliver targeted advertising. The promotional material for this feature, which is called, active listeningThe deck's contents are rather worrying, especially considering that CMG lists Facebook, Google, Amazon, and Microsoft as its partners.
There is no conclusive evidence that the wiretapping allegations are true. But the fact that Google has ended its partnership with CMG raises some concerns about this issue.
Firefox 130 brings improvements to translation and automatic picture-in-picture mode
As we reported in last week's edition, Mozilla was working on an automatic picture-in-picture mode for Firefox. When you play a video, and switch to another tab, the video automatically switches to a small floating panel, called picture-in-picture mode. This feature is now officially available as part of Firefox. Firefox 130 UpdateIn addition to Firefox Labs, which you can access from the browser's settings. These experimental options allow users to test upcoming features, such as choosing an AI chatbot that they can access from the sidebar.
The latest version of the browser also improves the built-in translation feature. You can now select some text and translate it using the browser's right-click context menu. Firefox 130 adds support for the following language translations: Catalan, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Indonesian, Latvian, Lithuanian, Romanian, Serbian, Slovak, and Vietnamese.
Windows 11 finally overtakes Windows 10 among gamers
Windows 10 has finally fallen behind Windows 11, the second most popular version of the operating system on Steam. According to the Steam Hardware Survey, Windows 11 has a user share of 49.17%, while Windows 10 trails behind with 47.09%. This isn't particularly surprising, as Windows 10 is set to reach its end of life support in 2025. However, what is amazing The fact that it took so long to achieve the goal is surprising. This could be because Windows 11 has a lot of constraints, mainly the system requirements, which are quite stringent. The other problem was that Windows 10 was considered a downgrade in terms of design compared to Windows 7. However, Microsoft sweetened the deal further by offering users a free upgrade to Windows 10 from Windows 7, 8, and 8.1
Copilot+ AI features coming to Intel PCs in November
Microsoft has added support for Copilot+ to some laptops released this summer. These Copilot+ laptops were powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon chipsets, which are ARM-based. But it appears that Microsoft is rolling out support for Copilot+. AI Features It will be rolled out to more PCs soon.
Intel's Lunar Lake Chipset Those that are set to launch in October will also support Copilot+ features. The new SoCs are based on the x86 architecture. Intel says that its Core Ultra 200V series CPUs will be the ones that will support AI features that will aid in task acceleration, image co-creation, and improved Windows Studio effects. Intel's confirmation also suggests that Windows 11 24H2 could be launched sometime in October.
Telegram said it will start moderating content on its platform
The telegram announced the Following an investigation by authorities in South Korea, it will start removing illegal adult content from its platform. The instant messaging service has faced some serious problems in recent times when Telegram CEO Pavel Durov was arrested in France for failing to help the government track illegal content shared via the platform.
This announcement raises some serious questions about Telegram's privacy, with many users wondering if the company can moderate content, it should have access to all chats. This has resulted in discussions among users about whether they should move to safer alternatives like Signal, which offers end-to-end encryption to protect users and their data.
Microsoft says Apple has removed Xbox cloud gaming from the App Store
quarrel between Microsoft and Apple The confrontation between the two tech giants continues after it began over the latter's policies relating to cloud gaming apps. Microsoft has accused Apple of stifling competition by implementing policies that cripple game streaming apps such as Xbox Cloud Gaming. The issue has been going on for six months, when Apple opened up the App Store to allow cloud gaming apps. However, neither Microsoft nor Nvidia launched their own game streaming apps for iOS. Microsoft says Apple's restriction relating to in-app purchases is the problem.
Apple has a rule according to which all content, including subscriptions and other features, offered by iOS apps must be available as in-app purchases. The Cupertino company charges a 30% fee for these transactions, which Microsoft considers unfair. The Redmond company also says that Apple's rules about linking to external web pages, where the user can be taken to the payment process, are also significant obstacles.
