Month: July 2024
New Suicide Squad cutscene reveals the surprising return of Justice League characters
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A recent cutscene from Suicide Squad: Kill The Justice League has unveiled both familiar and new faces, shedding light on the next character that players can control. The scene has sparked discussions concerning the story’s direction.
Last week, Rocksteady Studios introduced Mrs. Freeze in its live service game as part of Season 2’s launch. According to Rocksteady’s patch notes, “Mrs. Freeze is bringing some much-needed expertise to the Squad in the form of her freeze tech, primarily used for her super-slick traversal.” However, some fans were not impressed with the character’s outfits.
This is exactly the one example of stuff I will never want to see in a video game. Do this and guarantee to lose a sale. This is Mrs. Freeze from Suicide Squad by Sweet Baby Inc. On top of that hideous clothing, she looks absolutely terrible! pic.twitter.com/8GnpM8f1EG
— GameCharactersAI (@GameCharacterAI) July 26, 2024
The scene also revealed The Flash’s return after the Suicide Squad rescues him from captivity, having eliminated a post-launch Brainiac character as part of the season’s content. The Suicide Squad had previously reportedly killed The Flash along with several other Justice League members to protect Metropolis from Brainiac in the game’s main storyline.
In March, Sony reportedly gave refunds to fans after it received mixed reviews upon its release in January, with some players complaining about game-breaking issues and a low player count.
Suicide Squad cutscene divides fans
Opinions have varied on the direction the developers have taken. Some players found it unexpectedly refreshing, while others believed a plot twist involving the return of “good” Justice League members was inevitable.
Questions are circulating about the details of The Flash’s return, its implications for Brainiac’s overarching scheme, and the potential resurrection of other characters thought to be killed by the Suicide Squad, like Batman, Green Lantern, and Superman.
One user on Reddit criticized the developer for not making the story clearer: “I am vastly saddened that nobody even mentioned that having this conversation is proof that Rocksteady doesn’t even care enough to even tell its dwindling player base what even happened.”
Another user said that the game couldn’t be saved, adding that “they just have a skeleton crew rolling out the rest of their content.”
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The Suicide Squad game has also divided fans after the death of the corrupted Batman from the Arkham trilogy, who was executed by Harley Quinn. Critics argued that this did not honor the character, especially since he was voiced by the late Kevin Conroy, well remembered as Batman’s voice from the DC cartoons beginning in the 1990s.
However, the new cutscene suggests that the Suicide Squad may have removed clones of the original Justice League during the main storyline, with the true members held captive by Brainiac. Yet, there are theories suggesting that the original Justice League members were indeed killed by the Suicide Squad, only for Brainiac to revive them. It is now up to Captain Boomerang, Deadshot, Harley Quinn, and King Shark to rescue them.
In another noteworthy moment from the cutscene, The Flash collapses after seeing the Suicide Squad, while questioning why they aren’t imprisoned. His reappearance raises further questions, yet the scene ends without further explanation about why he is back.
Featured image: Rocksteady
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New Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions Trailer Reveals More About the Game
The new Quidditch-themed game includes a career mode as well as online co-op matches for 3-on-3 gameplay.
The new Quidditch-themed game includes a career mode as well as online co-op matches for 3-on-3 gameplay.
Apple Intelligence Arrives but Only in Developer Beta for Now
A limited set of Apple AI features like writing tools, Siri features and more are here for developers to play around with on iOS 18.1 but nothing yet for Apple’s public beta.
A limited set of Apple AI features like writing tools, Siri features and more are here for developers to play around with on iOS 18.1 but nothing yet for Apple’s public beta.
Consolidated Communications Review: Plans, Prices and Availability
Simple pricing and service terms make Consolidated Communications worth considering, but the level of value will depend on the available service type.
Simple pricing and service terms make Consolidated Communications worth considering, but the level of value will depend on the available service type.
Apple Intelligence is here, as part of the iOS 18.1 developer beta
Don’t call it AI, but Apple’s long-awaited take on artificial intelligence is finally rolling out today. Well, in limited form, anyway. The developer betas for iOS 18.1, iPadOS 18.1 and macOS Sequoia 15.1 just dropped, and they include some of the first Apple Intelligence features available to a broader, public group of testers. To be clear, this isn’t the full release that was rumored to be delayed till October. These updates are part of an early preview for developers to test.
How to get the new Apple Intelligence features
Starting today, those with Apple developer accounts will be able to update their software and go into their settings to see a new option for Apple Intelligence. There, you’ll have to join a waitlist, though it shouldn’t take longer than a few hours for you to gain access to the new features.
It’s important to note that you have to have either an iPhone 15 Pro or Pro Max to use the new Apple Intelligence features in the iOS 18.1 developer beta, or an iPad or Mac with an M1 chip or newer for the iPadOS 18.1 preview. You’ll also be running software that might be unstable or buggy, so be sure to back up your device before installing the developer beta.
What Apple Intelligence features are available now?
Once you’ve been granted access, Apple will deliver a notification to your device. The new stuff you’ll be able to play with in this version of the beta include writing tools for proofreading, rewriting or summarizing text. You’ll also gain the ability to create Memories in the redesigned Photos app, as well as some of the updated Siri, including typing to the assistant and it being able to understand if you’ve stuttered.
Features that aren’t yet available are Genmoji, ChatGPT integration and the personal context and in-app actions for Siri. More should arrive in future betas, and as a reminder the full, general release of iOS 18, iPadOS 18 and macOS Sequoia is expected to take place later this year.This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/apple-intelligence-is-here-as-part-of-the-ios-181-developer-beta-170836131.html?src=rss
Don’t call it AI, but Apple’s long-awaited take on artificial intelligence is finally rolling out today. Well, in limited form, anyway. The developer betas for iOS 18.1, iPadOS 18.1 and macOS Sequoia 15.1 just dropped, and they include some of the first Apple Intelligence features available to a broader, public group of testers. To be clear, this isn’t the full release that was rumored to be delayed till October. These updates are part of an early preview for developers to test.
How to get the new Apple Intelligence features
Starting today, those with Apple developer accounts will be able to update their software and go into their settings to see a new option for Apple Intelligence. There, you’ll have to join a waitlist, though it shouldn’t take longer than a few hours for you to gain access to the new features.
It’s important to note that you have to have either an iPhone 15 Pro or Pro Max to use the new Apple Intelligence features in the iOS 18.1 developer beta, or an iPad or Mac with an M1 chip or newer for the iPadOS 18.1 preview. You’ll also be running software that might be unstable or buggy, so be sure to back up your device before installing the developer beta.
What Apple Intelligence features are available now?
Once you’ve been granted access, Apple will deliver a notification to your device. The new stuff you’ll be able to play with in this version of the beta include writing tools for proofreading, rewriting or summarizing text. You’ll also gain the ability to create Memories in the redesigned Photos app, as well as some of the updated Siri, including typing to the assistant and it being able to understand if you’ve stuttered.
Features that aren’t yet available are Genmoji, ChatGPT integration and the personal context and in-app actions for Siri. More should arrive in future betas, and as a reminder the full, general release of iOS 18, iPadOS 18 and macOS Sequoia is expected to take place later this year.
This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/apple-intelligence-is-here-as-part-of-the-ios-181-developer-beta-170836131.html?src=rss
Apple Intelligence Now Available in New iOS 18.1, iPadOS 18.1, and macOS Sequoia Developer Betas
Apple is today providing developers with the first betas of iOS 18.1, iPadOS 18.1, and macOS Sequoia 15.1, with the new software introducing an early version of the Apple Intelligence features. These new betas will be in testing alongside the current iOS 18, iPadOS 18, and macOS Sequoia 15 betas.
Developers can choose whether to opt into the new betas with Apple Intelligence, or stay on the standard iOS 18/iPadOS 18/macOS Sequoia 15 beta track. An iPhone 15 Pro or iPhone 15 Pro Max, or an iPad or Mac with an Apple silicon chip is required to use Apple Intelligence, and only eligible devices will see the updates.
After updating, turning on Apple Intelligence can be done in the Settings app. There is an Apple Intelligence Waitlist that developers must opt into, but access should be granted within a few hours.
Several Apple Intelligence features are available as of today, including Writing Tools, Siri’s revamped design, the option to move between voice commands and typing to Siri, summaries for transcripts and other content, the new Mail categories and smart replies, smart replies in Messages, and more.
With Writing Tools, you can rewrite, spellcheck, grammar check, and summarize text in Messages, Notes, Mail, Pages, and other apps where you write. Summaries also work for transcripts in the Notes app.
Siri’s updated design shows a glow around the edges of the screen when Siri is activated, and tapping at the bottom of the display allows you to type to Siri rather than use voice commands. Siri has all of Apple’s product knowledge and Apple’s support database, so you can ask for help, plus the personal assistant can maintain context between requests and better follow along if you stumble over your words or change your mind when speaking.
Mail supports summaries of messages along with Smart Reply options, with Smart Reply also available for the Messages app. The Reduce Interruptions Focus mode is available to filter out unimportant notifications while surfacing notifications you need immediately, such as a ride arriving.
Photos supports Memories, so you can create a slideshow with natural language requests, and there’s natural language for search. Search now encompasses videos so you can get right to the video segment you’re looking for.
Features that are not available today include Image Playground, Genmoji, ChatGPT integration, the option to erase objects in Photos, Priority Notifications, and other Siri capabilities like the ability to do more in apps and on-screen awareness. New capabilities will be rolled out over time, with Apple making regular updates.
As of right now, the Apple Intelligence features are limited to the developer beta, and it is not clear if there will be a public beta for iOS 18.1, iPadOS 18.1, and macOS Sequoia 15.1. Apple plans to release Apple Intelligence in a beta capacity later this fall, and as these features are in a separate beta from the launch versions of iOS 18, iPadOS 18, and macOS Sequoia 15, Apple Intelligence will not be available right away when the new software updates first come out in September.
When Apple Intelligence does officially launch this fall, it will still be in beta. Developers who plan to install the new updates today should be aware that Apple Intelligence is still in the early stages of development.Related Roundups: iOS 18, iPadOS 18, macOS SequoiaRelated Forums: iOS 18, iPadOS 18, macOS SequoiaThis article, “Apple Intelligence Now Available in New iOS 18.1, iPadOS 18.1, and macOS Sequoia Developer Betas” first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
Apple is today providing developers with the first betas of iOS 18.1, iPadOS 18.1, and macOS Sequoia 15.1, with the new software introducing an early version of the Apple Intelligence features. These new betas will be in testing alongside the current iOS 18, iPadOS 18, and macOS Sequoia 15 betas.
Developers can choose whether to opt into the new betas with Apple Intelligence, or stay on the standard iOS 18/iPadOS 18/macOS Sequoia 15 beta track. An iPhone 15 Pro or iPhone 15 Pro Max, or an iPad or Mac with an Apple silicon chip is required to use Apple Intelligence, and only eligible devices will see the updates.
After updating, turning on Apple Intelligence can be done in the Settings app. There is an Apple Intelligence Waitlist that developers must opt into, but access should be granted within a few hours.
Several Apple Intelligence features are available as of today, including Writing Tools, Siri‘s revamped design, the option to move between voice commands and typing to Siri, summaries for transcripts and other content, the new Mail categories and smart replies, smart replies in Messages, and more.
With Writing Tools, you can rewrite, spellcheck, grammar check, and summarize text in Messages, Notes, Mail, Pages, and other apps where you write. Summaries also work for transcripts in the Notes app.
Siri’s updated design shows a glow around the edges of the screen when Siri is activated, and tapping at the bottom of the display allows you to type to Siri rather than use voice commands. Siri has all of Apple’s product knowledge and Apple’s support database, so you can ask for help, plus the personal assistant can maintain context between requests and better follow along if you stumble over your words or change your mind when speaking.
Mail supports summaries of messages along with Smart Reply options, with Smart Reply also available for the Messages app. The Reduce Interruptions Focus mode is available to filter out unimportant notifications while surfacing notifications you need immediately, such as a ride arriving.
Photos supports Memories, so you can create a slideshow with natural language requests, and there’s natural language for search. Search now encompasses videos so you can get right to the video segment you’re looking for.
Features that are not available today include Image Playground, Genmoji, ChatGPT integration, the option to erase objects in Photos, Priority Notifications, and other Siri capabilities like the ability to do more in apps and on-screen awareness. New capabilities will be rolled out over time, with Apple making regular updates.
As of right now, the Apple Intelligence features are limited to the developer beta, and it is not clear if there will be a public beta for iOS 18.1, iPadOS 18.1, and macOS Sequoia 15.1. Apple plans to release Apple Intelligence in a beta capacity later this fall, and as these features are in a separate beta from the launch versions of iOS 18, iPadOS 18, and macOS Sequoia 15, Apple Intelligence will not be available right away when the new software updates first come out in September.
When Apple Intelligence does officially launch this fall, it will still be in beta. Developers who plan to install the new updates today should be aware that Apple Intelligence is still in the early stages of development.
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Apple Releases Second iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 Public Betas
Apple today provided the second betas of iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 to public beta testers, bringing the new software to the general public. The second public beta comes two weeks after Apple released the first public beta.
Public beta testers who have signed up for Apple’s beta testing program can download the iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 updates by opening up the Settings app, going to General, tapping into the Software Update section and selecting the iOS 18 Public Beta option.
iOS 18 introduces Apple Intelligence, which are AI features deeply integrated into the operating system. Not all functionality is available at this time, but it brings Writing Tools for rewriting, polishing, proofreading, and summarizing text across apps, and you can generate custom images with Image Playground. There are custom emoji available through the Genmoji feature, and Siri is getting entirely overhauled. Note that Apple Intelligence isn’t yet live in the betas.
Along with the AI features (which will be limited to the iPhone 15 Pro models and M-series iPads), iOS 18 brings a redesigned Home Screen with the option to rearrange app icons and widgets with open spaces, plus there’s a tint option and new darker colors for Dark Mode.
Control Center has been revamped and you can pick and choose what you want to have front and center from the new Controls Gallery. There are multiple pages so you can group related controls, and you can customize sizes. As part of this update, the Flashlight and Camera icons on the Lock Screen can be swapped out, and you can also choose Control Center options for the iPhone 15 Pro Action Button.
The Messages app supports scheduling texts, you can use any emoji for the Tapback feature, and you can send messages via satellite. There are text effects you can use for any word, phrase, or emoji, plus formatting like bold and italic is an option. For texts with Android users, Apple now supports RCS, which basically means you won’t run into issues with sending images and files, plus you can see typing indicators and read receipts and send texts over Wi-Fi.
Safari is able to summarize webpages and show you important info at a glance, the Photos app has been overhauled to focus more on surfacing your best photos. A dedicated Passwords app makes it easier to get to your saved passwords and logins, and you can now lock any app with Face ID or Touch ID.
There are a ton of new features in iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 that aren’t mentioned here, so for a more in-depth look make sure to check out our iOS 18 roundup and our iPadOS 18 roundup.
Related Roundups: iOS 18, iPadOS 18Related Forums: iOS 18, iPadOS 18This article, “Apple Releases Second iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 Public Betas” first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
Apple today provided the second betas of iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 to public beta testers, bringing the new software to the general public. The second public beta comes two weeks after Apple released the first public beta.
Public beta testers who have signed up for Apple’s beta testing program can download the iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 updates by opening up the Settings app, going to General, tapping into the Software Update section and selecting the iOS 18 Public Beta option.
iOS 18 introduces Apple Intelligence, which are AI features deeply integrated into the operating system. Not all functionality is available at this time, but it brings Writing Tools for rewriting, polishing, proofreading, and summarizing text across apps, and you can generate custom images with Image Playground. There are custom emoji available through the Genmoji feature, and Siri is getting entirely overhauled. Note that Apple Intelligence isn’t yet live in the betas.
Along with the AI features (which will be limited to the iPhone 15 Pro models and M-series iPads), iOS 18 brings a redesigned Home Screen with the option to rearrange app icons and widgets with open spaces, plus there’s a tint option and new darker colors for Dark Mode.
Control Center has been revamped and you can pick and choose what you want to have front and center from the new Controls Gallery. There are multiple pages so you can group related controls, and you can customize sizes. As part of this update, the Flashlight and Camera icons on the Lock Screen can be swapped out, and you can also choose Control Center options for the iPhone 15 Pro Action Button.
The Messages app supports scheduling texts, you can use any emoji for the Tapback feature, and you can send messages via satellite. There are text effects you can use for any word, phrase, or emoji, plus formatting like bold and italic is an option. For texts with Android users, Apple now supports RCS, which basically means you won’t run into issues with sending images and files, plus you can see typing indicators and read receipts and send texts over Wi-Fi.
Safari is able to summarize webpages and show you important info at a glance, the Photos app has been overhauled to focus more on surfacing your best photos. A dedicated Passwords app makes it easier to get to your saved passwords and logins, and you can now lock any app with Face ID or Touch ID.
There are a ton of new features in iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 that aren’t mentioned here, so for a more in-depth look make sure to check out our iOS 18 roundup and our iPadOS 18 roundup.
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Sony’s PlayStation VR2 is $200 off and cheaper than ever before
Photo by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge
If you’re a PlayStation 5 owner and are curious about VR gaming, now may be the best time to pick up Sony’s headset. The PlayStation VR2 is currently on sale for its lowest price ever, available on its own for $349.99 ($200 off) at Amazon, Best Buy, and direct from PlayStation or as a bundle with Horizon Call of the Mountain for $399.99 ($200 off) at Amazon, Best Buy, and PlayStation. The deal is part of the ongoing PlayStation Summer Sale, which runs through August 5th.
Now, it’s true that the PSVR 2 has some flaws — such as its reliance on a wired tether to your console — but it remains a state-of-the-art experience with 120Hz OLED displays, eye tracking, and one of the comfiest fits out there for a VR headset. The naked truth is that Sony doesn’t have a whole lot of exciting new upcoming VR game releases, which may be why it’s opening up compatibility to PC gamers with a $60 adapter that will ship on August 7th.
It’s hard to predict if selling a bunch of headsets to people with beefy gaming PCs will help Sony grow its ecosystem of games in the long run, but offering a big discount certainly doesn’t hurt. Read our review.
Anybody else got a case of the Mondeals?
In addition to the PSVR 2 deal, Sony’s Summer Sale is also offering rare discounts on the colorful PlayStation 5 console covers. Depending on the color, the covers sell for $44.99 or $49.99 ($10 off at either price) and are available in silver, red, blue, black, purple, light blue, pink, and a darker, maroon-like red. Just be sure to choose the one that matches what type of PS5 you have — standard, Digital Edition, or Slim. Read our impressions.
Amazon’s Echo Pop is back down to its best price of $17.99 ($22 off) at Best Buy. This is the kind of deal on the colorful smart speaker usually reserved for Prime Day and Black Friday. The tiny speaker has decent sound for its size and is the cheapest way to talk to Alexa and issue smart home commands with your voice. Read our review.
The Pixel 8A $449 ($50 off) is on sale for $449 ($50 off) at Amazon, Best Buy, and Google’s store. The midranger from Google nails most things you may want from an Android smartphone at a respectable price and is our choice for the best phone around $500. It features a very good camera, wireless charging, an IP67 rating for water and dust resistance, and a promise of seven whole years of OS updates. Read our review.
Photo by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge
If you’re a PlayStation 5 owner and are curious about VR gaming, now may be the best time to pick up Sony’s headset. The PlayStation VR2 is currently on sale for its lowest price ever, available on its own for $349.99 ($200 off) at Amazon, Best Buy, and direct from PlayStation or as a bundle with Horizon Call of the Mountain for $399.99 ($200 off) at Amazon, Best Buy, and PlayStation. The deal is part of the ongoing PlayStation Summer Sale, which runs through August 5th.
Now, it’s true that the PSVR 2 has some flaws — such as its reliance on a wired tether to your console — but it remains a state-of-the-art experience with 120Hz OLED displays, eye tracking, and one of the comfiest fits out there for a VR headset. The naked truth is that Sony doesn’t have a whole lot of exciting new upcoming VR game releases, which may be why it’s opening up compatibility to PC gamers with a $60 adapter that will ship on August 7th.
It’s hard to predict if selling a bunch of headsets to people with beefy gaming PCs will help Sony grow its ecosystem of games in the long run, but offering a big discount certainly doesn’t hurt. Read our review.
Anybody else got a case of the Mondeals?
In addition to the PSVR 2 deal, Sony’s Summer Sale is also offering rare discounts on the colorful PlayStation 5 console covers. Depending on the color, the covers sell for $44.99 or $49.99 ($10 off at either price) and are available in silver, red, blue, black, purple, light blue, pink, and a darker, maroon-like red. Just be sure to choose the one that matches what type of PS5 you have — standard, Digital Edition, or Slim. Read our impressions.
Amazon’s Echo Pop is back down to its best price of $17.99 ($22 off) at Best Buy. This is the kind of deal on the colorful smart speaker usually reserved for Prime Day and Black Friday. The tiny speaker has decent sound for its size and is the cheapest way to talk to Alexa and issue smart home commands with your voice. Read our review.
The Pixel 8A $449 ($50 off) is on sale for $449 ($50 off) at Amazon, Best Buy, and Google’s store. The midranger from Google nails most things you may want from an Android smartphone at a respectable price and is our choice for the best phone around $500. It features a very good camera, wireless charging, an IP67 rating for water and dust resistance, and a promise of seven whole years of OS updates. Read our review.