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Microsoft has Finally Admitted that Windows Phone is Dead

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Let’s face it, the Windows Phones weren’t that popular in the market. The Operative System had a lot of compatibility issues with other brands and it was an all-around unpleasant time. People have speculated that the phones were dead for the longest time. And now, Microsoft representatives have finally admitted the phone is dead.

Microsoft’s Corporate Vice President for Windows, Joe Belfiore, has today clarified the company’s stance with Windows 10 Mobile and what it’s currently doing in the mobile space. In a series of tweets on Twitter, Belfiore states that as an individual end-user, he has switched to Android, and that Windows 10 Mobile is no longer a focus for Microsoft.

The focus of the company will now shift to the Windows 10 Mobile version. Now the security updates/bug fixes will be mostly headed to Windows 10 users. However, Microsoft is not planning to bring any new consumer-facing features to Windows 10 Mobile, nor is it planning to release any new hardware.

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The problem that many people saw coming was the app support and compatibility. It simply wasn’t a viable option for many users in comparison to things like iOS and Android. Belfiore talked about this issue, and it’s not like they didn’t try with the phones to begin with:

Sadly, this means that the support will cease for the people who wanted to have Windows Phone as their OS. However, there is always a silver lining to this sort of news. Microsoft now will be focusing on bringing the best of Windows to other platforms. Just now we’ll be getting apps like Microsoft Edge running on iOS and Android devices.

There is also a heavy speculation that Microsoft will be coming back to the mobile scene with a different phone. The supposed codename for the new device will be Andromeda, and it will launch by next year. It will use a version of Windows 10 built with Microsoft’s new “Windows Core OS” platform.

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Baldur’s Gate 3’s Xbox Version Will Help PS5

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Belgian developer Larian Studios’ work on Baldur’s Gate 3’s Xbox Series S version will improve performance on all platforms, including PS5. The game’s fifth major patch, expected to launch this week, will include upgrades and new features. More details will be revealed later today.

Director of Publishing Michael Douse says PS5 performance improvements may be the “least exciting thing” in the title’s next update, so it sounds like a big one. Larian Studios employees are proud of “finally” implementing tweaks, fixes, and changes, Douse says. Later today, we’ll bring you all the Baldur’s Gate 3 update details.

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Those who reached the RPG’s third act have reported technical issues during the narrative’s conclusion, especially in co-op, so today’s update should fix them. New features like a permadeath mode are expected, along with Xbox Series S optimization fixes. What else should be added to the game?

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PC Mounts Show PlayStation Trophy Support

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We love the PlayStation ecosystem, especially its top first-party studios, but Sony Interactive Entertainment could do more to build goodwill. The long-awaited Trophy support for PS5 games on PC appears to be closer to reality, though nothing official has been announced.

TrueTrophie’s scanners found a new PS5 Trophy list with “PSPC” as a platform. The list, titled “Trophy Set” and unattached to a game, appears to be a test. TrueTrophies notes that developers rarely submit their own platforms to PSN, suggesting Sony is behind it.

TrueTrophies says this platform is separate from PS5 but can connect to it, suggesting compatibility. As PlayStation fans know, PS4, PS Vita, and PS3 games could share a list. In October 2022, Sony added PSN support to Marvel’s Spider-Man Remastered’s PC release, allowing players to link Steam accounts to unlock an exclusive skin. Potentially minor, but something we’ll watch.

TrueTrophies lists PlayStation Trophies for serious hunters. They scrape the PlayStation Network’s ominous underbelly with scanners to provide the most up-to-date trophy lists, sometimes dangerously. TrueTrophies posted Marvel’s Spider-Man 2’s trophy list weeks ago, with spoiler titles.

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No worries, PS5 Slim SSD upgrades are possible

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Next month, the PS5 Slim will replace the original PS5. Its main selling point is its detachable disc drive. Sony’s design change will streamline manufacturing, but consumers will have more flexibility. The refreshed machine will be 30% smaller than its predecessor, reducing its footprint.

But since the manufacturer hadn’t mentioned it, some worried you couldn’t install another SSD. A spokesperson told IGN that “there are no changes with the new model”—you can still install a compatible hard drive to expand the console’s storage.

Note that the new model increases on-board storage from 825GB to 1TB, so you get more space out of the box. However, some games are now so large that you may need a new PS5 SSD.

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