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LBRY, The Decentralized Multimedia Content Marketplace, Launched LBRY Mobile for Android

The decentralized platform for content exchange LBRY launched its new application for Android, LBRY Mobile, in an “open beta” version. The announcement was made public through the LBRY website where it was also reported that the application is now available for download. LBRY explained in its statement that, as it is an “open beta” version, it is not a full product. In this first stage, the Android application will be able to synchronize only with the email notifications registered by the user, as well as with the status of their rewards on the platform.

Subsequently, they will implement synchronization with other features available in the desktop version, such as the cryptocurrency wallet, integration to ShapeShift, history, subscriptions, and publishing content among others.

Akinwale Ariwodola, LBRY’s lead mobile developer, said it was challenging to develop an application capable of leveraging the LBRY protocol without taxing the device’s resources. However, they managed to stay within the limits of storage and mobile processing speed. According to the release note, users participating in this test phase will be able to access the resources loaded on the platform and collaborate with developers in perfecting the LBRY Mobile application.

LBRY Mobile for Android launched in its “open beta” version

LBRY is an open source platform for the exchange of multimedia content, based on the Bitcoin (BTC) blockchain. It has the dual purpose of offering access to music, electronic books, videos, among others, and at the same time enable content creators to market their digital pieces without intermediaries.

For some, this platform is in the group of decentralized projects for the publication and distribution of multimedia content, which competes with Youtube, such is the case of DTube or Props Project. However, most of these projects function as a social network that rewards creators according to the popularity of their content.

The LBRY website explains that they decided to launch the mobile application initially on the Android platform because it is a system of a more open nature. “We took every opportunity to support the development of open source, a greater user experience,” says the report.

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MyEtherWallet Launched MEW Connect Beta Version for iOS

MyEtherWallet, the most commonly used Ethereum (ETH) wallet, released a beta version of its MEW Connect application for iOS smartphones to increase the security of its customers when logging in. The new app, called MEW Connect, works similarly to a crypto portfolio but eliminates the need for MyEtherWallet (MEW) users to enter their private key to access their holdings.

To do this, the software is designed to function as a cold wallet, which stores the private keys of users and connects to MEW central servers through the reading of a QR code.

The MEW Connect proposal consists of offering MyEtherWallet users with a service to store their keys, in a similar way to the one that cold wallets such as Ledger and Trezor use. However, MEW Connect is free of charge, while the before-mentioned cold wallet solutions cost more than $100.

MEW Connect requires users to create a password for the application and then create an Ethereum (ETH) wallet and copy their private keys. Subsequently, it will be possible to connect MEW Connect to MyEtherWallet by reading the QR code to carry out transactions, which will have to be verified on the mobile device.

MEW Connect by MyEtherWallet launched as a Beta version for iOS

The application is already available for testing on devices running the iOS operating system and is expected to be available soon for Android. As the source codes for both applications will be released, developers hope to receive extensive reports and comments on the flaws and vulnerabilities that MEW Connect may present.

“I hope that users of the beta version are developers who can use our code. I really believe in open source, and we are not planning to hide anything,” stated Kosala Hemachandra, the founder of MyEtherWallet.

To ensure meaningful feedback, MyEtherWallet is implementing a reward program for bugs finding in cooperation with the HackerOne organization which is made up of white hat hackers and security researchers. However, interested independent programmers may also agree to test the application on their own.

In February of this year, the MyEtherWallet team suddenly split when its co-founder, Taylor Monahan, decided to undertake a separate project he called MyCrypto. That is an Ethereum (ETH) client, similar to MEW, but with variations on its roadmap that Monahan considered vitally important.

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Mass Effect 5 and Dragon Age 4 – Game Mode Changes

As the technology and the world evolves, so does the gaming industry. A majors influencer is considered to be the games as a service model, at least for EA.

The future of gaming might become the microtransactions as subscription services are rising. To adapt to games as a service business model is also the aim of BioWare for Dragon Age and Mass Effect.

Michael Gamble, the EA’s lead produces offered arguments regarding this model’s benefits while at the PAX West panel and he showed interest in bringing this model to Dragon Age 4 and Mass Effect 5.

What Michael Gamble thinks about it

Companies used to release games based on storytelling that would set characters into a certain time and place and also release DLC which gave them the opportunity to tell different bits of story afterward. Regarding Anthem, all they want is to offer better new stories throughout the years and why not months after launch. These companies can do this for us with the help of the tools Anthem provides. Gamble suggested that no matter what happens to the game industry, games should not give up on this kind of storytelling just because a new way is cooler or more requested.

Will this be better?

Now, we can debate a little bit on Anthem. It seems like the game is all in for the service model for multiplayer but does not give up the story mode which is what all gamers hoped for.

The story mode of Anthem has been developed in such an innovative mode than it could be expected for more years than before, according to BioWare. The company has also added that Anthem is an evolution of storytelling and that gamers will be so excited by it that they would even forget the older model.

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iOS 12.1 Beta Comes Out With Face ID Support in Landscape Mode, Probably for iPad Pro Models

The first iOS 12.1 Beta version launched yesterday and seems like it’s boasting Face ID support in landscape mode, most likely, dedicated to iPad Pro models. Thus, there are virtually no chances to see this one on iPhone X or the new iPhone XS and XR as Apple would have to realign front-facing sensors.

This new mode for Face ID is undoubtedly made for iPad Pro models which are almost most of the time used in landscape mode and switching to portrait view to unlock the device with Face ID might it is inconvenient for many users.

New iPad Pro models are in the works right now, and they would boast Face ID and thinner edges, but as small as those on iPhone XS, for example, but pretty close. Even though Apple has not announced its new tablets on the event held on September 12th, the new iPad Pro models might get their official presentation in October, some rumors say.

iOS 12.1 Beta boasts Face ID with landscape mode support for iPad Pro models

The upcoming iPad Pro models, rumored to hit shelves by the end of the year, would be just two updated versions of the last 10.5-inch and 12.9-inch models. However, they might boast Face ID, while some other rumors say Apple decided to switch from Lightning charging to USB-C.

While the new iOS 12.1 Beta version, released yesterday, September 18th, is not bringing in many new features and improvements, it does come out with Face ID support in landscape mode and group FaceTime, previously eliminated in the iOS 12 release.

iOS 12.1 Beta boasted a lower score than iOS 12 in several benchmark tests, but that’s not something we should worry about since it’s only a beta version and the focus is not on the performance but the new features.

Apparently, the new iOS 12.1 Beta support for Face ID in landscape mode is dedicated to the upcoming iPad Pro models and not to iPhone devices.

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Download Google Play Store APK Versions 11.7.11 and 11.6.19 with New Changes

If you own an Android device, then you already know how important Google Play Store is. Without the help of this application you wouldn’t be able to install any apps or games. Nonetheless, it is possible to own a device that does not have Google Play Store preinstalled.

In order to get Google Play Store you will need to download the APK version for it and then you will have to go through the installation process manually. Google releases new Play Store APK versions constantly, so you need to make sure that you are up to date. The latest versions are Google Play Store 11.7.11 and 11.6.19 and they are both available to download.

New features

Recent updates also came with some new features. For example, there is a card widget which is placed at the top of the search results and it can be used to install an app directly. Additionally, the Google Play Instant feature was announced. This feature will allow you to play games and use apps without installing them on your device.

Play Store Versions

Google Play Store version 11.7.11 and version 11.6.19 were both released on 13 September 2018. The previous version was 11.6.18 and it became available on 8 September 2018. Version 11.5.16 was released on 4 September, version 11.4.16 was released on 25 August, versions 11.4.15 and 11.3.16 appeared on 22 August. You can find their download links online.

In order to install an APK file you will need to make sure that you have enabled app installation from unknown sources. If you haven’t done that already you can do it by going to Settings > Application.

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