Epic claims Apple 'cherry picked' data on 'Fortnite' and its popularity in latest filing

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After Apple accuses Epic Games of using its lawsuit to revitalize interest in Fortnite, the developer claims Apple "cherry picked" Google search results when it came to the game's popularity. Epic refutes Apple's claims that there's declining interest in Fortnite. It cites its user engagement data, saying "Over the period of time that Apple cherry-picked for its Google search volume comparison (between October 2019 and July 2020), the number of daily active users on Fortnite actually increased by more than 39%." 

Apple hasn't responded yet to Epic's latest filing. A full court hearing is scheduled for September 28. 

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Apple tipped to use U1 chip in AirPods Studio to determine headset positioning when worn

Apple's rumoured new headset, the AirPods Studio, will reportedly use the U1 chip to give it features like determining how the headphones will be worn. Prominent leaker L0vetodream shared in a series of tweets that these long-rumoured headphones will use the U1 processor, which Apple uses for Ultra Wideband communications for spatially-aware functionality (like better device detection for AirDrop on the iPhone 11). 

Used with the AirPods Studio, it can help the headphones "automatically recognize the left and right positioning of the headset." It means you don't have to check if you have the right earcup on the right ear as the headphones can switch the audio channels around, making sure the left channel always goes into the left ear, and the right channel goes into the right ear.

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Nike Run Club app update motivates you to run more

Nike Run Club encourages you to keep weekly running streaks with new interface

If keeping streaks helps motivate you, then you'll appreciate the latest update to the Nike Run Club app on the Apple Watch. It has a new interface that shows "streaks" for running for consecutive weeks. You'd only need to run once a week to keep the streak going, but perhaps that'll incentivize you to keep going. 

The app also has other new tweaks, including a new user interface that shows up mid-run. It'll now display your average pace and cadence to help improve your technique. 

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Google Nest Audio's design, price leaked

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We're getting a look at Google's new smart speaker, which is expected to launch alongside the new Google Chromecast dongle at the end of this month. The speaker will reportedly be called Google Nest Audio, and it'll arrive in the colours, Charcoal, Chalk, Sage, Sand, and Sky. The Nest Audio is expected to cost around US$100 (approx. CA$132).

It's rumoured to stand around 7 inches and will feature a notification light in the front that shows volume levels and inform you when Google Assistant is listening for your input or inquiry. Nest Audio will supposedly have a proprietary power cable and feature audio quality and fidelity of the Google Home Max, which Google might discontinue.

Source: TechRadar