WhatsApp for Windows Replaces Native App With WhatsApp Web Version on Latest Beta Release

WhatsApp for Windows is no longer a native app, after a recent update that rolled out to testers earlier this week. The company released a highly optimised UWP app with support for native notifications on Windows in 2022. It has now been replaced it with the WhatsApp Web client, wrapped inside a web view, and … Read more

Bitcoin-Backed Velar to Launch Native Token Via ByBit, Lauds India for Quick Tech Adoption

Velar, a Bitcoin-powered liquidity protocol, has announced the launch of its native token that also goes by the same name. The token is being launched into the trading arena through ByBit, touted as the second largest crypto exchange in the world following Binance. The team of Indian developers behind this project claim that this launch … Read more

Windows 11 Update Brings Native Support for RAR, 7-Zip, Other File Formats: Report

Microsoft Windows users know all too well about RAR and 7-Zip formats that allows users to store files in a compressed state to reduce their sizes. All Windows users have a third-party tool like WinRar installed on their system to access RAR files. That will no longer be necessary. Earlier this year, Microsoft had announced … Read more

Microsoft Build 2023: Windows 11 to Add Native RAR Support Using Open-Source Library

Windows 11 is set to gain support for additional file compression and archiving formats. At the ongoing Microsoft Build developer conference, the company announced a few new features coming to Windows 11 including native RAR support. The addition of support for multiple file compression formats will allow users to open, extract, and edit archives in … Read more

Google Play Games for PC to Expand Support for Native PC Games This Year

Google Play Games was released for Windows in 2022, bringing a diverse lineup of select Android games to PC. Google’s gaming service, first announced in 2021, was launched in Beta in India last year, as well, offering optimised Android games for PC. Google recently announced that it will expand support for native PC games on … Read more

Windows 11 Update Brings Native Support for RAR, 7-Zip, Other File Formats: Report

Microsoft Windows users know all too well about RAR and 7-Zip formats that allows users to store files in a compressed state to reduce their sizes. All Windows users have a third-party tool like WinRar installed on their system to access RAR files. That will no longer be necessary. Earlier this year, Microsoft had announced … Read more

Microsoft Replaces PWA Experience With Native Copilot App for Windows Insiders

Microsoft is rolling out a native Copilot app for Windows, the company announced on Tuesday. Introduced for testers registered with the Windows Insider Program, it replaces the progressive web app (PWA) which was available until now. The native Copilot for Windows app is being offered as an update following which it will appear in the … Read more

Sony Said to be Working on Native PS3 Backwards Compatibility on PS5

The PlayStation 5 remains a powerful and capable console almost four years on since it launched in 2020. Sony’s current-gen console has sold nearly 60 million units and has remained far ahead of its Microsoft competitor, the Xbox Series S/X consoles. The PS5 boasts of a strong library of games, but when it comes to … Read more

Microsoft Introduces Copilot Shopping With Native Checkout Capability in App

Microsoft recently introduced Copilot Shopping, an in-app product discovery and purchasing experience, for users. The Redmond-based tech giant’s new artificial intelligence (AI) feature will be available on the Copilot app for mobile and web client, and it could be added to the desktop app (in AI PCs) as well. This AI-driven e-commerce experience will offer … Read more

Steam for Mac Now Available as Native Apple Silicon App With Latest Beta Release

Steam for Mac just got one step closer to becoming a native Apple Silicon app. With the latest beta release that rolled out to testers on Thursday, the Steam client and its helper app now run natively on Mac computers with an M series chip. With Steam’s upcoming transition to a Universal app, it should … Read more