Microsoft xCloud is reportedly testing 1080p streaming

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Microsoft xCloud or the Xbox Game Pass cloud streaming currently supports 720p resolution on mobile devices. But this resolution won't be sufficient once the service rolls out to PCs and iPads. But it's being reported that Microsoft is testing 1080p streams. It isn't known how widespread the testing is or when the upgrade is coming to the service, but it's something gamers can look forward to.

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Google Assistant lets you interact with your phone even when it's locked

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One of the simpler yet useful updates Google recently introduced to Android will allow you to use your phone even when it's locked. To use Google Assistant when your device is locked, you'll need to turn on Lock Screen Personal Results in your Google Assistant settings page.

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Canadian Reviewer Weekly Roundup – 2/21 – 2/27

Samsung promises 4 years of Android security updates on devices

A Samsung Android-based smartwatch in the works? 

Leaked concept videos show Samsung's AR plans 

Spotify to offer a lossless streaming tier later this year 

Control your Traeger Grill better with new Apple Watch app 

Sony teases PS5 VR headset 

Anchor and WordPress can turn your blog post into podcasts 

Fitbit wants to improve your wellbeing with Deepak Chopra's Mindful Method wellness collection 

Netflix rolls out feature on Android that automatically downloads recommended content 

Android Messages app to allow you to schedule texts 

Find out if your passwords were exposed with Android's Password Checkup 

Uber Eats will now serve the Saanich Peninsula 

How to enable dark mode on Google Maps 

Amazon Echo Show 10 retails for $330 in Canada 

Android's TalkBack screen reader gets new voice commands, gesture options 

Facebook's new TikTok-like app is for rappers 

'Pokémon Diamond' and 'Pearl' remakes are coming to the Switch later this year 

'Pokémon Diamond' and 'Pearl' remakes are coming to the Switch later this year

Nintendo DS classic game remakes Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Pokémon Shining Pearl are coming to the Switch later this year. The games get improved graphics to make the most of the console, and they will have similar art styles to the games Pokémon Sword and Shield.

According to The Pokémon Company, the games have "easy-to-understand, player-friendly conveniences" brought to recent games in the main series. There are also close-quarters battles.

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