Google might be launching a subscription-based service for paid apps and games

It seems like everyone has some sort of subscription service and it looks like Google might be working on its own version, too. XDA recognized developer Quinny899 discovered a new option available to toggle in Xposed Framework that detailed “Enable Play Pass.” When this was enabled, it didn’t seem to do anything just yet. But when decompiling the code, he found that it linked to a form of subscription with the words “PLAYPASS_SUBSCRIPTION” in the feature’s code.

Plus, it doesn’t hurt that Google Opinion Rewards have been asking users what they think of an “app store [that] has a subscription that offers hundreds of dollars’ worth of paid apps and games for a monthly fee.” We won’t be surprised if this feature surfaces in the future, and if priced well, we’d welcome the addition.

Source: MSPoweruser

Here’s your first look at Henry Cavill as Geralt from Netflix’s ‘The Witcher’

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While people are speculating whether Henry Cavill will be returning to the DC movie universe as Superman, the actor has lined up his next project: starring in Netflix’s adaptation of The Witcher. The streaming service gave us a first look of Cavill as a brooding monster hunter named Geralt. The series is going to be based on Andrzej Sapkowski’s novels and is being adapted by writer Lauren Schmidt Hissrich. Filming will start this month in Hungary. Cavill will be joined by Freya Allan as Ciri, Anya Chalotra as Yennefer, Jodhi May as Queen Calanthe, and many more.

The series, which is expected to come out on the service next year, is described as “an epic tale of fate and family.” It follows Geralt of Rivia, who’s being described as a “solitary monster hunter.” He’s said to be struggling to find his place among people but “when destiny hurtles him towards a powerful sorceress, and a young princess with a dangerous secret, the three must learn to navigate the increasingly volatile Continent together.”

Source: Polygon

Waze adds more streaming services into its app

After announcing Spotify integration last year, Waze is adding seven more audio streaming services into the mix. The navigation app is getting support for Pandora, Deezer, TuneIn, iHeartRadio, NPR One, Stitcher, and Scribd. It’s coming to both the Android and iOS apps. The goal for this Waze Audio Player feature is to give users in-app control for these services so users will have a safer, less distracting experience. The controls include the ability to play/pause and switch between tracks. There are also other app-specific features. The music panel is designed to not distract users as primary directions are still visible at the top.

The Waze Audio Player is launching to the open global Beta Community first and will probably be available to all users in the coming weeks. Also, the rollout for all the services are a bit staggered. For Android, all services except Deezer are available. Meanwhile, Pandora, NPR, and TuneIn will be coming at a later date on iOS.

Source: 9to5Google

Netflix’s ‘The Haunting of Hill House’ gets vinyl soundtrack

If you can’t get enough of The Haunting of Hill House, you might want a piece of the show. This original Netflix series is getting a double LP pressed onto “haunted green and blue swirl” vinyl. Its soundtrack had been scored by the Newton Brothers and will be available on October 31^st via Waxwork. The Haunting of Hill House is a 10-episode series based on the Shirley Jackson novel. It’s directed by Mike Flanagan and stars Carla Gugino, Michiel Huisman, and Henry Thomas.

Source: Pitchfork