Did not have time to follow the news yesterday? Here’s what stood out on Wednesday, November 25: Google is giving us one less reason to wait for Android updates, the PS5 doesn’t have the same fan from console to console, and Apple could change its design. MacBook and Apple Watch. To not miss any news, consider subscribing to the Frandroid newsletter.
New emojis could arrive on Android without a major update
Until now, taking advantage of the new emojis necessarily required a major update of the Android system. But this process could evolve according to the findings of XDA Developers in the open source code of the OS. The location of the fonts (an emoji is considered as such) could change, and allow access to new emojis with a simple push des Google Play Services.
PS5 noise: several fan models identified
It’s a fact: some PlayStation 5s make more noise than others. How why ? Our colleagues from Les Numériques media have analyzed their console to identify the problem. Verdict: two different fan models were found. The Japanese manufacturer would in fact rely on three separate suppliers. Sony “take the situation very seriously“, We were told, without commenting on the discovery.
Towards a design change for the MacBook and Apple Watch?
Very conservative on the design of its MacBook and Apple Watch since their launch, Apple could change its philosophy. According to information from the always well-informed Ming-Chi Kuo, the apple-based firm could opt for an industrial design for its connected watches and laptops. However, we would have to wait until the second half of 2021 to see the color.