Software
GFXBench for iOS finally gets update after a year
After a year, the benchmark platform GFXBench Metal on the Apple App Store has finally been updated.
Over 77% of desktop computers run Chromium-based browsers
It's no surprise that Google Chrome is the number one browser on both desktop and mobile, but a new set of data highlights the Chromium engine's overall dominance on the PC.
New Apple patent allows users to modify sent texts
Although SMS is being used less frequently, it is still an essential feature for many users. What if you send the wrong text?
Windows 10 loses market share while macOS sees significant rise
Microsoft's Windows 10 operating system saw a rare regression in April 2020, and macOS clearly benefited from this slide with a significant increase in market share.
QQ for Mac gets update, adds message don't disturb feature
QQ for Mac has been updated with version 6.6.3, which optimizes the style of sharing images and texts, and adds the ability to share messages without disturbing them and to play voice messages automatically and continuously.
Microsoft tests Word, PPT for iPadOS, adds support for multi-window mode
Since Apple released iPadOS 13 at WWDC 2019 last year, Apple has added the ability to open two or more windows natively for a single app, i.e. multiple windows for the same app, but only a few apps have adapted it until now.
LibreOffice 6.3.6 released for Linux, Windows and macOS
The Documentation Foundation today released the latest version of the LibreOffice productivity suite to all supported platforms, and Linux, Windows and macOS users can now download and install LibreOffice 6.3.6 through official channels.
Google cracks down on spammy plugins in Chrome extension store with policy change
Google announced today via the Google Chromium blog that it is making new changes to its Chrome Online App Store policy, aimed at removing spammy plugins from this largest market of browser extensions.
TikTok reaches 2 billion downloads
TikTok has officially surpassed 2 billion downloads for both iOS and Android, the latest data from TensorTower shows.
iOS 13.5 Beta 3 released, with optimizations for unlocking screen when wearing a mask
Apple released the third developer beta for iOS and iPadOS 13.5 today, 2 weeks apart from the release of the last beta.