Microsoft's next Windows 10 feature update gets a name: the Windows 10 November 2019 Update - PCWorld

Microsoft has made it official: Windows 10’s “19H2” release will now be officially known as the Windows 10 November 2019 Update.

Microsoft is giving itself plenty of runway with what’s also known as the version 1909 release. Typically, the version number incorporates the month and the year, so that “1909” would be assumed to ship in September. That’s the schedule Microsoft committed to, anyway. Microsoft hasn’t changed the November 2019 Update’s version number to accommodate the revised shipping date.

Microsoft hasn’t committed to an official rollout date for shipping the Windows 10 November 2019 Update to the millions of “stable” PCs who aren’t in the Insider testing program, either, though sometime in November is a safe bet.

Brandon LeBlanc, the senior program manager responsible for the Windows Insider Program, wrote that the Windows 10 build 18363.418 that is currently in the Release Preview ring is anticipated to be the final release. That’s just a notch higher than the current version of the Windows 10 May 2019 Update, which is officially 18362.418. (“Because they use the same servicing content, the build revision number (the number that comes after the dot) will always match between May 2019 Update and November 2019 Update,” LeBlanc explained.)

In part, that’s because the November 2019 Update was revised to be something more akin to a service pack than a full-fledged feature update. We’ve listed the features of the 19H2 or November 2019 Update here, and compared them against the so-called 20H1 update, due in early 2020. Given the list of features that’s emerged in the Insider beta builds, Microsoft’s slating 20H1 to be a more traditional “feature” release. Microsoft also hasn’t said when to expect 20H1, or whether that will even take place during the usual March, 2020, or some later date.

In any event, while the Release Preview ring has already received the “final” November 2019 Update build, the Insider Slow ring will be migrated to the Windows 10 November 2019 build in the coming weeks, LeBlanc said. As they normally do, Insiders will have to choose whether to remain in the Slow or Release Preview rings—which will eventually migrate over to the 19H2 track. 

If you’re not in the Insider program and want to test out the 19H2/November 2019 Update, you’ll need to join the Windows 10 Insider program (Settings > Home > Update & Security > Windows Insider Program) and follow the instructions, which involves signing in with a Microsoft account and rebooting your machine to download and install the update. Existing Insiders can switch rings to join Release Preview. Remember, there’s also an option to opt out of Insider Previews once the official “release” flight is shipped to your PC.

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Joining the Insider program always involves the potential for buggy software, however, so it’s only for those who understand the risks. Remember that every PC will receive this update in a matter of weeks. 

Now, Microsoft has to hope that its November 2019 rollout goes smoothly. Microsoft was scheduled to roll out its Windows 10 October 2019 Update automatically starting October 9, 2018. Several days later, the update (also known as “version 1809”) was pulled as reports surfaced of user files being deleted during the installation process. Though Microsoft later said that just 1 percent or so of users were affected, the numbers would have worked out to hundreds of thousands of users.

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2019-10-11 05:55:00Z
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Adobe is redesigning Creative Cloud’s desktop app as a hub for tools and assets - The Verge

Adobe’s Creative Cloud desktop app, once just a drop-down tab for downloading and updating Adobe apps, is getting turned into an assets library. The new desktop experience will feature tutorials for all apps in one hub. It basically looks like the current Creative Cloud website, but now in a desktop app form.

The app works pretty much the same, but it’s been organized into a full-screen experience. Adobe wants it to be a one-stop shop for everything Creative Cloud, so users can access it whenever they need to update apps, or to find assets like brushes, fonts, and stock images. Creative Cloud Libraries let users access assets from anywhere (an important feature as the company continues releasing iPad and Android apps like Fresco) and share those libraries with teammates.

It’s a little surprising that the Creative Cloud app wasn’t a full-screen desktop experience before. With Adobe developing the upcoming Photoshop on iPad and the AR app Project Aero, it makes sense to create a consolidated creative hub for the ever-growing number of Adobe apps.

The redesign starts rolling out in France and Germany today, Japan tomorrow, and will roll out globally to the US and other regions the following week. You can read more about the redesign at Adobe’s blog here.

Yep, starting to roll out an entirely reimagined “Creative Cloud” desktop app to some customers. You’ll find a new way to manage and discover apps, learning resources, central management for your libraries, and more coming. Feedback welcome. @creativecloud https://t.co/BvhICGm2GT

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2019-10-10 13:00:00Z
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Atari disputes reports that its retro-inspired console is doomed - The Verge

Atari put out a lengthy development update for the Atari VCS console earlier this week, on the same day that The Register reported that the project is experiencing significant difficulties. One source with knowledge of the project reportedly described it as a “shit show,” and the console is reportedly shaping up to be more of a Linux PC than a dedicated games console.

Atari’s post sought to assure backers that the project is proceeding as planned. Amidst numerous photographs of the console’s circuit boards and chassis, the company claimed that the molds for the plastic housing of the console are “largely complete,” that its controllers and joysticks are “just about ready for mass production,” and that it expects to host hands-on preview events for the console later this fall.

The Register’s report, however, paints a very different picture of the console’s development. For starters, the console’s lead architect, Rob Wyatt, has quit the project and claimed that his design consultancy hasn’t been paid in over six months. Wyatt’s Tin Giant consultancy was hired to develop the console’s hardware and software shortly before the console’s $3 million IndieGoGo campaign came to a close in June last year.

The report goes on to say that the so-called “console” will actually function more like a PC in a custom-chassis, and will run on a standard Linux distribution after Atari’s executives refused to approve the development of a custom operating system. It will also reportedly not feature an app store, another common feature of most consoles. Atari’s post appears to partially disagree with this assessment, and mentions what it calls the machine’s “custom Atari operating system.” However, even Atari admits that the machine operates “more like a computer than a fully-functional game system at the moment.”

The console also reportedly suffers from a myriad of other software issues. The Register claims that the console’s controllers might not work consistently across games, as you’d expect a console controller to, and that the promised streaming apps will actually consist of web apps accessed through a modified browser. The report says that the console, which will retail for prices starting at $250 in the US, is effectively just a Steam Machine, a Linux PC designed for gaming.

Unsurprisingly, Atari disagreed with many of the claims made in The Register’s report. ”Atari wishes to inform you that some of your questions indicate that you possess information that is incorrect and/or outdated,” a statement given to The Register from Atari’s PR firm read, “In addition, some aspects of the Atari VCS project clearly have been leaked to you in violation of existing confidentiality agreements, and Atari therefore hereby reserves its rights in that respect.”

We have contacted Atari to ask when the campaign’s backers, as well as customers who have pre-ordered the console from GameStop and Walmart can expect to receive their consoles, and we’ll update this piece with its response. In the meantime it’s well worth reading The Register’s report in its entirety for a full catalog of the issues the console is reportedly facing.

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2019-10-10 11:33:02Z
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Google Pixel 4: What to expect - Engadget

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Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Lite could be real and coming in two shades - TechRadar

Recently we heard rumors of a more affordable, likely mid-range Samsung Galaxy Note 10 model, which for now we’re calling the Galaxy Note 10 Lite. Now, we’ve heard about it again, complete with color and availability information.

According to SamMobile, the Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Lite will launch in black and red, and will be available in Europe.

That still doesn’t tell us much. We don’t know, for example, which parts of Europe it will land in, or whether it will launch anywhere outside Europe. So US, Australian and even UK availability remains unclear for now – though if this rumor is right then there’s a good chance it will land in the UK at least.

The source also doesn’t specifically say that the Galaxy Note 10 Lite won’t be available in other shades, just that it will be available in black and red.

That’s all the information included here, but with multiple rumors now pointing to the phone’s existence there’s a fair chance it’s a real thing.

No rumors as yet have mentioned the specs though, beyond apparently 128GB of storage, and it’s those and the price that could make or break this S Pen-toting handset. As soon as we learn any more we’ll be sure to update you.

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2019-10-10 09:14:00Z
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Activision now in Hong Kong controversy while waiting for China to approve game - Fox Business

Daniel Cherry III, Activision Blizzard Esports CMO, and Johanna Faries, Head of Call of Duty Esports at Activision Blizzard Esports, on the growing popularity of esports.

Activision Blizzard launched its video game “Call of Duty: Mobile” last week to much fanfare.

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After a big debut week for the game, the company finds itself in the middle of the Hong Kong protest controversy at a time it has a huge potential audience waiting for the game in China.

The Wall Street Journal reports downloads of the game hit 100 million in the first week, with gross revenue totaling about $10 million globally, according data from Sensor Tower.

Activision did those numbers without China as it waits for government approval in the world’s largest market for mobile games.

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On Tuesday, the company suspended a player from one of its esports competitions after the player publicly voiced sympathy for the Hong Kong protesters, according to the Journal.

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It sparked criticism from American politicians and calls for a boycott of all Blizzard properties.

At the same time the National Basketball Association is involved in its own controversy.

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It would not be a good time for a boycott as revenue at Blizzard has fallen in the last two quarters and is expected to be down 28 percent, according to FactSet.

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2019-10-10 07:57:57Z
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Oppo made a Gundam edition of its fast-charging Reno Ace phone - Engadget

As teased last month, Oppo's latest flagship phone, the Reno Ace, is unveiled today. We already knew about the device's 65W SuperVOOC 2.0 feature which charges its 4,000mAh battery in just 30 minutes, thus setting an impressive record in the industry. What's surprising is perhaps the Gundam 40th anniversary edition Reno Ace: only 30,000 of these special units will be available, and both the phone and packaging come in matching designs that pay homage to the RX-78-2. I mean, just look at that cute protection case.

The phone itself shares many traits with the OnePlus 7T from next door, namely Qualcomm's Snapdragon 855+ chipset, a silky smooth 90Hz AMOLED screen (6.5 inches, 2,400 x 1,080 resolution, "waterdrop" notch), in-display fingerprint reader, a 48-megapixel main camera (but f/1.7 instead of f/1.6), UFS 3.0 fast storage and stereo speakers. The quad camera on the back also features a 13-megapixel f/2.4 telephoto camera, an 8-megapixel 116-degree ultra-wide camera and a 2-megapixel monochrome camera. Oppo seems to be quite proud of its video stabilization tech which supports up to 60fps at 1080p, and you can also achieve 5x hybrid zoom with video recording.

Oppo has taken one step further by positioning the Reno Ace as a gaming-centric smartphone. The 135Hz touch sampling rate helps gamers aim and respond more accurately, while the "4D" vibration uses a linear motor to provide more immersive haptic feedback -- this will apparently be supported by several major titles. There's also a set of software boosting features and wireless connectivity optimizations to ensure stability. Similarly, Oppo added a layer of composite carbon fiber between the chipset and the vapor cooling chamber, which supposedly triples the heat conductivity to maximize CPU and GPU load. But that's as far as gaming features go; there's no shoulder button, built-in fan nor dual-screen accessory.

The Reno Ace will be available in China starting from October 17th, with the 8GB RAM plus 128GB storage version asking for 2,999 yuan (about $420), going all the way up to 12GB RAM with 256GB storage for 3,799 yuan ($534). The Gundam edition packs 256GB storage but with just 8GB RAM, so it's only asking for 3,599 yuan ($506) which is 400 yuan ($56) more than the standard version, and pre-orders start on October 21st ahead of the November 11th launch.

For those who want to take things up a notch, Oppo is offering an optional Unicorn Gundam edition C1 attachable gamepad for 299 yuan (about $42), with pre-orders starting on October 10th ahead of the same launch day as the Gundam edition Reno Ace.

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