PowerColor brings custom color gradients to the iOS battery indicator

Want to better visualize the current status of your iPhone’s battery?PowerColoris a newtweakthat lets you enjoy a gradient of colors ranging from green (fully charged) to red (empty). As the power level of your iPhone’s battery decreases, the color of the battery indicator will subtly change to represent the appropriate range of remaining charge. That’s cool and all, but what really makes PowerColor stand out is its ability to let users customize the colors of the battery indicator....

June 16, 2025 · 2 min · 265 words · Veronica Torres

Samsung launches the compact Galaxy S III Mini with four-inch display

In a twist of self-inflicted irony, South Korea-based Samsung today launched a smaller version of its flagship Galaxy S III handset, giving it a four-inch display instead of a whopping 4.8-inch screen found on the original. This is the same company which readilyslams Apple in advertisingover the iPhone 5’s four-inch display which the ads suggest isn’t massive enough for people’s tastes. Well, guess what? Looks like four inches is the perfect screen size for the new Galaxy S III Mini....

June 16, 2025 · 3 min · 497 words · Elizabeth Gonzalez

Samsung's DeX app on Windows is being replaced with a different app

Samsung’shighly-anticipatedOne UI 7 updateis fast approaching. However, the update will mean the demise of one of Samsung’s apps on Windows. With the One UI 7 update, Samsung devices will no longer support the DeX app on Windows. First spotted byAndroid Authority, Samsung’s UK website has been updated to note the app’s discontinuation in a small footnote at the bottom ofDeX’s feature page. “The DeX for PC on Windows OS will end support from One UI 7 version....

June 16, 2025 · 2 min · 366 words · Allison Bishop

Sons of the Forest – Map, Map Size, and Locations

In Sons of the Forest, the vast and detailed map is crucial for navigation and survival. With numerous items to discover, understanding the map’s size and key locations can significantly enhance your gameplay experience. What is the map size in Sons of the Forest? Navigating through the “Sons of the Forest” map is essential for finding resources, tools, and key items. From the start, the game provides a handheld GPS tracker, which is instrumental in identifying points of interest, including locations for Kelvin and Virginia....

June 16, 2025 · 2 min · 326 words · Kelli Oconnor

Stephen King's The Dark Tower TV Show Canceled at Amazon

There are plenty of Stephen King adaptations in the works in Hollywood right now, but at least one of them has wound up on the scrap heap. It’s been revealed that Amazon has opted not to move forward withThe Dark TowerTV show. The project has been in the works for years and oddly gained a lot of momentum after the movie failed to deliver on its promise. However, things have stalled out, leaving the future of the property on uncertain ground....

June 16, 2025 · 3 min · 479 words · Brenda Sutton

TF Card: What Is It, And What's It Used For?

TF Card: What Is It, And What’s It Used For? From smartphones and tablets, to drones and portable gaming consoles like the Nintendo Switch, our devices never seem to have enough internal storage. That’s why so many of us turn to external storage solutions to expand our devices' memory. TF cards — short for “TransFlash” cards — are one of the most common choices for those who need to free up space on their devices....

June 16, 2025 · 4 min · 641 words · Amy Meyer

TGS 2021: The Puppos of the Post-Apocalypse Pack Serious Heat in Metal Dogs

One of the qualities that makes gaming such an interesting hobby is the sheer amount of variety to be found in it. There are complex and beautiful games likeGhost of Tsushima, wholesome adventures likeKingdom Hearts, simple shoot ‘em ups, puzzlers and so on; the list is practically endless. There are also games that live squarely in the world of the strange and kooky. These are those wonderful titles in which anything can happen and no scenario is too outlandish....

June 16, 2025 · 4 min · 718 words · Caleb Phillips

The best ARCore apps to try out on your Android smartphone

It hasn’t been long since Google launchedARCore 1.0, its framework for augmented-reality (AR) apps on the Android operating system. Similar to Apple’sARKit on iOS, the technology allows you to place virtual objects in a physical space using your Android phone. Developers recently releasedmore than 60 appson the Google Play Store that use Google’s ARCore platform, which works across100 million Android devicesrunning Android 7.0 Nougat or higher. Whether it’s gaming, shopping, or art, there’s an AR app for a variety of categories....

June 16, 2025 · 4 min · 688 words · Nicole Clark

The Flash Movie Launches an All-New Speedster Multiverse Says Ezra Miller

Even though it has been delayed several times,The Flashsolo movie is still happening and Ezra Miller has provided a significant update. This is a project that has been in the works for some time and has sort of been through the wringer so far, with several directors coming and going before John Francis Daley and Jonathan Goldstein (Game Night) stepped in, who are now currently on deck to helm the DC Comics adaptation....

June 16, 2025 · 3 min · 542 words · Ashley Alvarez

The Real Reason You May See Ads The Next Time You Play Xbox

The Real Reason You May See Ads The Next Time You Play Xbox That’s why it may very likely have come as an unpleasant surprise to many gamers when, on April 15,Insiderpublished a report claiming that Microsoft is planning to launch a new in-game ad program for its Xbox consoles. This is according to comments made to Insider by two unnamed company spokespeople who are currently part of the alleged talks taking place behind closed doors, but they’re not identified beyond that....

June 16, 2025 · 2 min · 288 words · Tyler Lynch

This tweak gives dynamic wallpapers an Apple-esque makeover

iOS users have three differentwallpaperoptions to choose from out of the box: still images,Live Photos, and dynamic wallpapers. Most opt for still images or Live Photos since Apple’s dynamic wallpaper selection feels somewhat limited out of the box; on the other hand, a newjailbreak tweakcalledDynamic Applesby iOS developerJGeorgecan help with this. As shown screenshot example above, Dynamic Apples changes the appearance of Apple’s native dynamic wallpapers by replacing their circular sprites with Apple logos....

June 16, 2025 · 2 min · 290 words · Jason Rollins

This Week in RPGs – August 13th, 2023

Happy weekend from Fextralife! If you’ve been too busy to keep up on the latest in the games we cover or are looking for a refresher we’ve got you covered! Here’s a bite-sized version of the Top RPG news of the week. Taste all the latest news across theFextralife Wiki Network. Check out the video above and read on for the text! This Week in RPGs – August 13th, 2023 This week in RPG newsLies of Pis on track for a September launch, Remnant 2 devs talk crossplay, we find outwhy Avowed switched from co-op to single-player focus, Deathbound announcement, Lords of the Fallen spec requirements and more....

June 16, 2025 · 2 min · 342 words · Karen Aguirre

Vodafone's 5G holographic call explained by Steph Houghton

Recently,Vodafonerevealed its plans for 5G networks trials in the UK and to kick things off, literally, it employed the services of Manchester City and England Women’s captain Steph Houghton. She took part in the very first holographic training session performed over a5G connection, and spoke to Pocket-lint about the experience afterwards. Young fan, 11-year-old Iris, got the chance to for a one-to-one with Houghton, even though she was based in Newbury while the England star remained in Manchester....

June 16, 2025 · 2 min · 424 words · Ivan Smith