Spotify updates control features for easy navigation

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Spotify updated several control features to make it easier to use the app, with many gradually rolling out to the service. Premium users are getting a redesigned queue interface, which now has quick access to shuffle, smart shuffle, repeat, and sleep timer controls. You'll also see what the streaming service recommends after your queued tracks are done. Premium users can also access its Jam feature to listen with friends in real-time and its AI Playlist feature.

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Report: Netflix to pull interactive 'Black Mirror: Bandersnatch' on May 12

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It looks like Netflix is through with its interactive experience experiment. The streaming giant is removing Black Mirror: Bandersnatch and Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt: Kimmy vs. the Reverend from its platform on May 12, What's on Netflix reported May 6.

If you've seen the heavy advertising of its mobile games library or even got to test its cloud-streamed games on your television, those are looking to be Netflix's focus now.

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Google launches Gemini app for iPad

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Google brought its Gemini app to the iPad and is now available on the Apple App Store in countries where Gemini is available. The app supports the iPad's Split View so you can run a different app alongside it. Google launched a native Gemini app for the iPhone in November 2024.

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Sony Xperia 1 VII set to launch soon

Sony Xperia 1 VII is coming ahead of its new wireless headphones launch. Sony is launching its smartphone on May 13 at 11 am Japan time or May 12 at 10 pm EDT. The company will stream the event on YouTube, if you want to check it out.

Looks-wise, don't expect it to look too different from its predecessor. The Sony Xperia 1 VII is rumoured to feature the same look and same 6.5-inch display as its predecessor, but with a shorter, wider, and thicker body. It's expected to run on a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite processor with 12GB of RAM and Android 15 out of the box. The phone is anticipated to launch in Japan first and arrive around July internationally.

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