Nintendo will erase a big problem with the dock on the Switch 2, Google could charge for certain searches, Android 15 will improve the functionality of the Private Space, this is the recap of the news for Thursday April 4, 2024.
What’s new in the world of Android and High-Tech on Phonandroid this Thursday, April 4, 2024? At the end of the afternoon, we discussed these images of several iPhone 16 mockups shared on X by a leaker. The opportunity for us to note the design differences between the models in the range, and to spot the modifications made by the brand to Apple. Thus, we see for example the presence of a new Capture button, but also the famous Action button, on all devices of this generation.
In a completely different genre, we discussed in our columns this new transport card scam which is currently circulating on Facebook. To summarize, fake accounts promise users to win a free transport card for 6 months. In truth, it’s just a huge deception to obtain your personal and banking data. But without further ado, let’s take a look at the three pieces of information that you absolutely had to remember in the news for this Thursday, April 4, 2024.
Google plans to charge for certain searches
Faced with the threat that chatbots like ChatGPT represent to its advertising revenue, Google would consider charging for searches boosted by AI. This is the first time that you will have to pay to benefit from the improvement of a free Google product. Normal search would not become paid fortunately.
To know more : Google could charge to perform a certain type of search
Android 15 will improve the efficiency of Private Space
With Android 15, Google intends to improve the efficiency of the Private Space. For example, it will allow you to restrict or authorize notifications from the private profile on the lock screen. Users will also be able to quickly install apps in the private space from the home screen.
To know more : Android 15 – Private Space is enhanced to better hide your applications and notifications
Nintendo will fix a big dock problem with the Switch 2
It’s a fact, the Nintendo Switch dock is far from being the pinnacle of practicality, due in particular to the layout of the hub on which we find the different ports. Placed on the side, it requires having to put the dock in one direction only, which can pose a problem depending on user configurations. However, Nintendo is going to change this as evidenced by a recent patent.
To know more : Switch 2 – Nintendo would have found a way to solve the biggest problem with the dock