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Kodi 18 Beta 3 Update Available to Download – Should We Get It?

The next version of Kodi, code-named Leia, is expected to arrive before the end of this year but if you do not want to wait until then can you can install the latest beta to learn about the new features the version. It was announced that the developer just released Kodi 18 Beta 3 and it has its bad and good news for fans.

The good news for the new Beta 3 is that the development process is running smoothly and it also has become almost impossible to create a full change-log for Kodi 18 Beta 3, suggesting there were plenty of things the developers were working on.

“A full change-log is nearly impossible to create and in this release article we will only cover the basics,” Kodi team said in a blog post.

The bad news is that the developers say that Kodi v18 will not have any additional feature which means they already added the entire feature they planned to Kodi Leia, so the aim now will be to focus on bug fixing and getting it ready for the final release.

The development team will improve the stability and performance of the software.

The remarkable fixes in Kodi 18 Beta 3 include a work for the slow browsing in the library an also the changed button maps have now been updated. Video and DTS-HD audio playback for Android has also been improved and the video issues on Windows are now fixed.

The download option for Kodi 18 Beta 3 is now available on the official download page and you can select the platform of your choice which is under the pre-release tab. Android and Windows users can select the easy way by downloading add-on, available in Kodi’s repository.

Even if it is not an official release data yet, the speculation of fans and developers is that Kodi 18 Beta 4 is expected by October 14 and Release Candidate 1 by October 28, while Release Candidate 2 will be out by November 11.

After Kodi 18, developers will eventually plan to integrate Python 3 with Kodi, but the support for Python 3 will not be out unit Kodi 19. Python 2.7 is currently used by Kodi to tun add-ons written in programming language and Python 3 is not compatible with the previous version. Once Kodi 18 Leia is released, developers will have time to develop Python v2 and v3 add-ons.

Kodi’ software is not illegal but if an unaffiliated developer creates a third-party add-ons, which help users access even pirated and illegal content will get closed. This happened to Kodi add-on site, Team Illuminati due to the copyright holders.

This is a problem which Alliance for Creativity and Entertainment. ACE, an anti-piracy alliance, internet service providers, government agencies, broadcasters and rights holders are targeting to solve.

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VidMate For PC – The Reason Why There Is No Official VidMate Release For Windows and Mac

VidMate is a very popular video downloader on Android devices. However, a VidMate for PC is not officially available, despite the app’s popularity. Here’s the reason why there is no official VidMate release for Windows and Mac. But, don’t worry, because you can still run VidMate on Windows PC and Mac computers, and we’ll show you how.

Why there is no official VidMate for PC?

First of all, VidMate’s devs designed the app as an Android-exclusive application. The VidMate for Android gained massive popularity since its first release, so there is no reason for the developers to launch an official VidMate for PC.

Also, VidMate app for Android devices is already blacklisted by Google and other mainstream Android app stores, so the devs might just don’t want to release a Windows or macOS official version to avoid any other potential accusations of copyright infringement, mainly because it is advertised as a YouTube videos downloader.

So, even on Android, VidMate is only available via APK file.

VidMate for PC – How to run VidMate on Windows and Mac computers?

Since there is no official VidMate for PC, you can only run the app on your Windows and Mac computers via a so-called Android emulator, such as BlueStacks or NOX. Follow these steps to run VidMate on your PC:

  • Download and install BlueStacks or NOX on your Windows or Mac computer;
  • Download VidMate APK file;
  • Open your Android emulator (either BlueStacks or NOX) and search for the VidMate APK file;
  • Once you’ve located VidMate APK, install it as you’d install an APK file on your Android smartphone;

That’s it! You can now enjoy VidMate on your PC and download and store videos from all the big streaming sites out there, including YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, DailyMotion, Vimeo, and LiveLeak, among others. You can also download music, either from the before-mentioned sites or SoundCloud, as MP3 files.

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Facebook Messenger 187.0.0.24.100 Beta Is Available For Download

Facebook Messenger is the instant messaging app of Facebook, the popular social network. With Facebook Messenger, users can instantly connect with friends and family, text them or voice or video call them. Now, Facebook Messenger 187.0.0.24.100 Beta is available for download.

Facebook Messenger – Features

Facebook Messenger is a convenient app with which users can chat with anyone else that uses the application. You can search for contacts by using their phone numbers or their Facebook name, and you can use the app everywhere in the world at no costs since its working over the Internet.

Also, Facebook Messenger allows you to chat with your contact in any way you want, by texting them, voice calling them, video chatting with them, or you can just share photos and images, as well. You can also initiate group video calls or customize your chat window with background wallpapers, colorful fonts, or nicknames, among others.

You can also get in touch with local businesses and make reservations, check orders, and get customer support. And, the best part of Facebook Messenger is that it is a cross-platform app as it’s available on Android, iOS, and computers, as well, and users on different platforms can engage in conversations.

Facebook Messenger 187.0.0.24.100 Beta Is Available For Download

Released today, Facebook Messenger 187.0.0.24.100 Beta is, thus, available for download. The new version of the app is not bringing many changes.

According to the release note, Facebook Messenger 187.0.0.24.100 Beta now allows users to see all their call history and missed calls, all in one place. Besides this, the new Facebook Messenger Beta app comes out with improved stability and some minor bug fixes.

However, the new Facebook Messenger 187.0.0.24.100 is only a Beta version which means that some of the functions implemented into it are still under testing, so they might not reach the final version. To grab the new Facebook Messenger Beta version you have to sign up as a Beta tester. Also, you can download and install it as an APK file.

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The Best iOS 13 Concept So Far

The new version of software iOS 12 was recently released by Apple and is taking in consideration to fix the bugs users have noticed in the final build. However, users and concept designers have already started looking forward to the next year’s iOS 13. The iOS 12 best features focus mainly on performance and stability, boosting speed and reliability on older iPhones and iPads. The iOS 13 is expected to bring new concept and possible changes in the software.

iOS 13 will not be announced until WWDC 2019, which will take place in June and the prolonged beta testing phase in September 2019 estimated by the pattern Apple has been following for the last few years.

Jacob Rendina, concept creator has posted an iOS 13 concept video on YouTube that features some practical changes users would love to see in the upcoming version. The new features are linked to an improved multitasking on iPads and the ability to run two apps side by side on the iPhone XS that will match their giant screen sizes.

The iOS 13 concept has an upgrade in privacy for apps, which will allow the user to lock them with a password or fingerprint. It will also come with a new version of Notes app that allows you to ass notes right on the home screen. On iPads, a new Dashboard would be combining the Control Center and Notification Center.

In the video, the new software comes with a multi-user support that allows people to log in on different accounts on the same iPhone or iPad but each user would only be able to access their own photos, contacts and apps.

The Dark Mode is a feature added from macOS Mojave and seeing it in the video looks awesome and from Android the concept Always On Display.

But we have to be realistic that these concepts might not make it to the final iOS 13 even if users demand it.

The iOS 13 is rumored to focus on iPads since last year iOS 11 was all about it and this year iOS 12 largely focused on iPhones. An upgrade and update Files app and a home screen redesign, since a lot of the screen is unused is expected for iPad.

According to Mark Gurman, Bloomberg contributor, the next software will have the ability to work with multiple windows in the same app side by side and a home screen redesign is also considerate and is reportedly titled Springboard.

The rumors claim that an Apple Pencil improvement will happen next year, but this is a bit unclear on how Apple would to that. Also, it was rumored the debut this year of the new Project Marzipan, that combines the APIs of its desktop and mobile operating systems, but it seems to be delayed as Apple wanted to focus on performance and stability of iOS 12. This project allows developers to create a single app that would work across iPhones, iPads and Macs.

Since Apple is a member of Emoji Consortium, the iOS 13 is expected to bring tons of new emojis such as the ones Emoji Consortium potential emojis released for 2019. These emojis include a variety of skin colors, hot and cold faces, hair options, more animals, a lab coat, new footwear and new food items.

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Clash of Clans Tips and Tricks To Complete More Levels

When it comes to popular mobile games, most people would say that Clash of Clans is an icon in this area. Some players are very passionate about this game; they reached advanced levels and now they are wondering how they could go even further with the help of gems.

As you know, gems can be used for speeding up the production or getting some necessary resources when you are building and unit or want to buy one. However, there are a few strategy tips that will help you go as far as possible without spending any money on gems.

Here are some ways to complete more and more levels in Clash of Clans when you don’t have enough gems

  1. A good defense will protect your resources. In this case, you’ll have to look for tutorials which show different attack strategies on YouTube, built your defense in an unexpected way and surprise your opponents;
  2. Create your own clan and attack the other groups of players or individuals;
  3. You can get extra gems if you clear your base;
  4. A strong base will ensure you extra protection. You can find base building guides for every level on YouTube and this is a good way to generate free gems;
  5. Although you have much more fun in multiplayer mode, the single-player options is a good way to win battles and unlock stars that will get you free resources;
  6. The Builders are very expensive, so you should save your gems for them. Keep in mind that the last one costs 2,000 gems, but once you unlock all five of them, you have every chance of advancing much faster;
  7. Events can get you gems and help you save other resources, like elixirs. Not every event can do that, so choose wisely!
  8. Last, but not least, remember that achievement is one of the most important gem sources. Unlocking a unit or upgrading a building means that you achieved something.
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