Google unleashes the all-new 'Switch to Android' app for iPhone users

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Google’s most awaited 'Switch to Android' app, which is now available on the App Store

Tech giant Google in a recent announcement has stated that it has launched its most awaited 'Switch to Android' app, which is now available on the App Store in some countries, including the US. It is reported that the app promises to make the transition between mobile platforms easier. It will help the users to easily import their contacts, calendar, photos and videos to their new Android phone.

The all-new app also guides users on how to turn off Apple's iMessage to get text messages on their new device. It helps the users to connect their current device with iCloud to migrate their photo and video library to Android. Google's Switch to Android website is yet to be updated to indicate the new app is available. Google has not officially announced its launch.

According to recent reports, the app is also not appearing on Google's developer page or in App Store search results. The app is found when clicking the direct link, it added. Currently, the Switch to Android website helps the users through the standard process. It allows users to move to Android, which involves users backing up their contacts, calendar, photos, and videos before changing devices.

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Nvidia’s GeForce Now doesn’t require sign-in to try the latest cloud gaming offerings

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GeForce Now from Nvidia is pushing demos for games with reduced friction like Ghostrunner, Chorus, Diplomacy, The Riftbreaker, Diplomacy is Not an Option, and Inscryption

We all know that cloud isn’t for everyone right now as it needs more development for widespread adoption, but we do know that it is getting easier to tell if it is for you. This is because Google and Nvidia are now allowing people to test their virtual gaming PCs for free. Search engine giant Google has recently made an announcement that it will be now offering limited access to the free trial of its games without the need for a Google account.

GeForce Now from Nvidia is pushing demos for games with reduced friction like Ghostrunner, Chorus, Diplomacy, The Riftbreaker, Diplomacy is Not an Option, and Inscryption. What you have to do now to play the games is log in to your Nvidia account and again to Epic Games, Steam, or Ubisoft account to play these games’ demo on GeForce Now. Users have to manually search for games to play. 

You will instantly have access to demos without the need for a second login. VP and GM of Nvidia’s cloud gaming division Phil Eisler has stated that the company will accept any free demo. He furthermore added that they would ask only if the full version of the game would be made available for players to access later on GeForce Now.  

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30 best leaders to watch 2022

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Regulators of EU have raised concerns about Microsoft’s cloud practices

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Other big names in the segment, along with NextCloud, have also filed complaints about Microsoft’s unfair cloud practices

Popular tech giant Microsoft is in a fix again as regulators from the EU are scrutinizing the company over its licensing deals and cloud business. Over the last decade, Microsoft was fined by the European Commission almost $1.8 billion for various violations regarding antitrust matters. The European Commission has asked the company’s customers and competitors about Microsoft’s licensing deals and cloud business through a questionnaire. Moreover, other big names in the segment, along with NextCloud, have also filed complaints about Microsoft’s unfair cloud practices.
The report has highlighted the part where the regulators asked Microsoft if it is creating a healthy environment for rivals to compete with maximum efficiency. The EU regulators have also asked whether the tech giant needs productivity applications and Microsoft OS along with cloud offering to give fair competition. The questionnaire had asked the consumers and companies if they are paying the same fees for the services and what are the commercial deals with other programs and cloud service providers. The questionnaire stated that the Commission has all the necessary information needed to show that Microsoft is misusing its dominant position in the market to stay ahead of the curve and foreclose any competition.

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SpaceX's Private Astronaut Mission to the Space Station Postponed to April 6

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The first private astronaut mission to the International Space Station, Axiom Mission 1 (Ax-1), is delayed.

The most anticipated and much-awaited first all-private crewed mission to the International Space Station has been delayed. Axiom Space's Ax-1 mission, which was set to launch on April 3 from NASA's Kennedy Space Center (KSC) in Florida, has been pushed to April 6. NASA officially has stated that due to the crucial "wet dress rehearsal" of its Artemis 1 moon mission, the Ax-1 has been delayed.

"NASA, Axiom, and SpaceX are now looking at no earlier than April 6 for the launch of Axiom Mission 1 (Ax-1), the first private astronaut mission to the International Space Station, pending range approval," NASA officials wrote.

It is reported that Ax-1 will be using the latest SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket and robust Dragon capsule to send four people to the space station for an eight-day stay. The four people who will travel to the International Space Station are pilot Larry Connor, Mark Pathy, mission specialist, EytanStibbe, mission specialist. The fourth is Axiom employee Michael López-Alegría, a former NASA astronaut commanding the mission.

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Panopto has announced the integration of video management service to Microsoft’s VC app Teams

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The video searching feature of Panopto will be integrated with MS Office 365 apps via MS Graph

Panopto, a popular name in the video management segment, has recently made an announcement that it will be now integrating its offering with Microsoft Teams. This will allow users now to go through their meeting recordings and videos on their platform. The video searching feature of Panopto will be integrated with MS Office 365 apps via MS Graph. This will now make users’ content discoverable along with Excel spreadsheets, Word documents, among other assets.

Panopto’s CEO Eric Burns has stated that the foundation for modern collaboration platforms is powerful search engines. Right now, Graph search API and Microsoft Word are forerunners showing the way. He furthermore added that on-demand videos had become the new documents, and as companies continue to build larger-than-life video libraries, the ability to search within the video has also become the main priority for many. Panopto’s latest offering is meticulously designed to allow users to securely search within the video in Teams. Knowledge workers and students now have the freedom to search content within their organization’s libraries. Microsoft Teams is now a widely used app, and it has a humungous user base. Video conferencing has now become an integral part of everyone’s learning and working environment.

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Boss Fight Entertainment is the latest addition to Netflix’s portfolio of gaming studios

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Boss Fight has the ability to produce some blockbuster games across various genres

Streaming giant Netflix has recently has recently made an announcement that it has acquired Boss Fight Entertainment, a popular game development studio based in Texas. Boss Fight gained massive traction after it launched Dungeon Boss back in 2015. The VP of Netflix’s Game Studios, Amir Rahimi, has stated that, since the company’s entry into the mobile games segment, the team has been trying its best to expand its games catalog little by little.
Soon the company is expected to have its own creative development team. Boss Fight has the ability to produce some blockbuster games across various genres and deliver the members some great games that can be accessed from wherever the users want. Netflix is expecting Boss Fight to bring in fun-filled games for the users. The founder of Boss Fight has stated that the company’s mission is to deliver based on Netflix’s commitment to give its users ad-free games as a part of the subscription model. The founder has also revealed that the company is very excited about its future and the focus now is on creating delightful games for users without the need to worry about monetization. The Boss Fight is one of the earliest entrants to work with Netflix, and it has the potential to shape the future of Netflix games.

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