Microsoft releases Xbox Cloud Gaming update on iOS to reduce input lag

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Microsoft has brought its Xbox Cloud Gaming service to iOS back in June. But since it can only offer the service through Safari instead of a dedicated app, the experience isn't up to par with those on other platforms. And that's why Microsoft introduced a series of enhancements to improve overall performance for the iPhone and iPad. It optimized video output and network data transmission on iOS devices and found a way to reduce overall input lag. The latter will particularly be noticeable. 

It seems to be the best workaround Microsoft can offer right now, short of releasing a dedicated app. The company is restricted by Apple's policies on game streaming apps, so it had to bring the service through the web browser.

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Webex Meetings for iPad rolls out Picture in Picture support

Source: Cisco

The feature first showed up last month, but Cisco wants you to know that its Webex Meetings app now supports Picture in Picture on iPadOS. Now, when you're in a meeting in the app, you can exit the app and still see the meeting window in PiP mode while trying to get other tasks done on other apps. To enable the feature, you just need to tap on the Picture in Picture button once, so the video screen scales down to the corner of your iPad. 

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Google One VPN comes to iOS

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If you're an iOS user that has a Google One Premium subscription, you now have access to the VPN service. Google brings the feature to subscribers who pay for 2TB or more of Google One storage in 18 countries, including Canada. As The Verge noted, the feature is similar to Apple's Private Relay service for all its paid iCloud plans. The VPN service works to keep your IP and internet traffic private, but it won't let you get an IP address in another country, which potentially unlocks different shows on streaming services.

Google's VPN service for Android users also gets new features like "safe disconnect," allowing you to shut off internet access if you're disconnected from the VPN to ensure your data is secure. It will also allow you to set certain apps to bypass the VPN on Android devices.

'Genshin Impact' introduces 120 FPS mode on iOS

Role-playing game Genshin Impact is rolling out a major update this week, introducing a new character, more areas, events, and weapons. But for iOS users, the support for a new 120 FPS mode might be more important news. The game now takes advantage of the ProMotion displays on the iPhone 13 Pro and iPad Pro. 

This update marks the first time Genshin Impact will be playable at this high refresh rate. The game is available on Android, PlayStation, and Windows, but users can only find 30 or 60 FPS modes.

Source: 9to5Mac