Apple could launch macOS for the M2 iPad Pro

San Francisco, Oct 21 (IANS) Apple might launch a smaller version of macOS exclusive for the M2 iPad Pro. The device might still run iPad-optimised apps and not macOS versions, reports AppleInsider.

To make the macOS UI suitable for touch, testing is being done with a 25 per cent larger version of it. The device is code-named Mendocino, and will likely release as macOS 14 in 2023.

Apple's decision to transition the iPad to a macOS interface in this half-step is unclear, the report said.

Meanwhile, recently, the company launched the new iPad with an all-screen design featuring a large 10.9-inch Liquid Retina display which is powered by A14 Bionic chip.

The device featured advanced cameras, fast wireless connectivity, USB-C, support for the new Magic Keyboard Folio, and more.

Available in 28 countries and regions, including the US, the Wi-Fi models of the iPad were available with a starting price of Rs 44,900, and Wi-Fi + Cellular models at Rs 59,900.

The iPad, in 64GB and 256GB configurations, came in blue, pink, yellow, and silver colours.

The device had updated cameras including an Ultra Wide 12MP front camera located along the landscape edge of iPad for an even better video calling experience, and an updated 12MP back camera to capture sharp, vivid photos and 4K video.

(Except for the headline and cover image, the rest of this IANS article is un-edited)

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Gotham Knights PC System Requirements, Launch Time Revealed

Gotham Knights’ recommended PC requirements are out now. WB Games Montréal dropped the specs to run its upcoming superhero open-world RPG on PC, and it’s pretty demanding. Meanwhile, Gotham Knights will only run at 30fps on current-gen consoles — following the cancellation of the PS4 and Xbox One versions, earlier this year. Gotham Knights launches October 21 a...

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WhatsApp Call Links feature is rolling out for both voice and video calls: Heres how to use it

WhatsApp Call Links is available on Android and iOS. You will get the prompt to update WhatsApp if it isn’t on the latest version. And if it is updated, you will see the option to create a call link in the calls tab within the app. Here’s how to go about it.

How to create WhatsApp Call Links

1. Update WhatsApp to the latest version from Google Play Store (for Android) or Apple App Store (for iOS). Once it’s updated, open WhatsApp.

2. Go to the Calls tab and you’ll have the ‘create call link’ option atop the recent calls list.

3. You will now get to choose between voice or video call and the link for the same will be visible up top. You also have the option to send the link via WhatsApp (directly within the app), copy and send the link to other apps as well as share it externally through the Android/iOS share sheet options.

4. Tapping on the aforementioned link takes you to the call screen. You will have to grant some permissions for this to work. Do that.

5. You could join the call and if you haven’t yet shared the link with others, the screen would show ‘Waiting for others’. You could add people from the saved contacts.

6. There’s an option to even send/share the call link whilst you are already on a call. You just have to press the back arrow on the top left corner. That minimizes the calls screen to a mini floating window. 

Now, if everybody else leaves the call, the app tells you that if nobody else joins the call again in 60 minutes, then the call will be automatically disconnected. So you have a 1-hour window to share the call link and add others to a call in which you are already present.

The WhatsApp calls you have been part of through a link show up on the recent calls list of WhatsApp with a link symbol.

At present, WhatsApp is reportedly allowing 32 participants in a video call. That may be small compared to what Zoom and Google Meet permit but WhatsApp is deeply integrated into the lives of millions in countries like India. So, if the app they use day in and day out anyways gets a feature like this, it's likely to enhance the user experience and be quickly adopted by many. Let’s see. 

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Microsoft looking to challenge Google and Apple with its own Xbox mobile store

San Francisco, Oct 20 (IANS) Microsoft is working on an Xbox mobile store to compete with Play Store and App Store.

The UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is currently looking into Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard, and they have discovered the company's plans to create an Xbox-branded mobile game store, reports The Verge.

To build a gaming store, the tech giant might use the successful mobile games Candy Crush Saga and Call of Duty: Mobile, which are produced by Activision and King, respectively.

According to a graph from the company, the mobile game industry represents a much larger portion of the overall gaming market at 51 per cent.

Given Apple's restrictions on third-party app stores on iOS, it is impossible to see Microsoft store on iPhones. But it's obvious that doesn't stop it from planning an Xbox mobile app store.

If the company wants to succeed in this plan, it will need to recruit third-party developers, the report said.

By agreeing to a set of guidelines, the firm appears to be setting the framework for developers to independently manage their own app stores on its Xbox mobile platform and provide their own payment methods for handling in-game transactions. That is a feature that Apple does not provide.

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Gotham Knights Release Date and Time, PC System Requirements, Review Embargo, Gameplay, and More

Gotham Knights launches October 21, across PC, PS5, and Xbox Series S/X. Set in the aftermath of Batman’s death, players must assume the role of Batgirl, Robin, Nightwing, or the Red Hood, and establish order within the city. WB Games Montréal has also revealed Gotham Knights PC system requirements, and they seem quite demanding.

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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 PC System Requirements Announced, Campaign Preload Goes Live

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 system requirements are here, ahead of its launch on October 28. The PC version offers numerous advantages over its console counterpart, such as support for ultra-wide display and native 4K resolution. Those who pre-ordered the game can preload its campaign segment now, and get ready for early access later tonight at 10:30pm IST. Call of...

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Google Family Link now shows parents when their kids leave school premises: Heres how that works

Google has announced new updates to Family Link, which offer a range of options and help keep families safer online.

The new updates have already been rolled out and will be completed over the next few weeks.

In a new update to the "Location tab", parents can see all of their children on the same map with their device location. Also, parents can turn on notifications to be alerted when their child arrives at or leaves a specific destination like school or soccer practice, the company said in a blogpost.

Moreover, the "Highlights tab" will allow the parents to track the usage of their child's device by showing a snapshot of their child's app usage, screen time and recently installed apps.

"We're also adding resources from trusted partners like Common Sense Media, ConnectSafely and the Family Online Safety Institute to help parents navigate conversations around online safety at home," the company added.

For parents and children, Family Link will also be available on the web. With this, parents will be able to access online features even when they are away from their phones or don't have the app.

For children, the Family Link web experience will help them better understand their parental control settings.

Additionally, the "Controls tab" enables parents to monitor children with the ability to set screen time limits for individual devices or specific apps, as well as set content restrictions.

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