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Apple will let third party music apps show animated artwork on the iPhone lock screen, not just Apple Music

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One of the stylish visual changes to the iPhone on iOS 26 is a new layout for the lock screen when music is playing. Artwork can now be animated and shown full-screen on the iPhone display, with playback controls resting on a platter of a liquid glass.

You can try this out right now with Apple Music. Play a song that has animated album art, and lock the phone. But users of third-party music streaming apps like Spotify will also be pleased to know that Apple is opening up this capability as an API, so third-party developers can also adopt it.

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Hermen Hulst Says Sony Is ‘Very Thoughtful’ In Its Consideration Of Which PlayStation Games Come To PC

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Sony Interactive Entertainment CEO of Studio Business Group, Hermen Hulst, has revealed that the hardware manufacturer is adopting a “measured” approach in regards to bringing its titles to PC, having previously been quite aggressive in porting first-party games to other formats.

Speaking during Sony’s latest business segment earlier today, the executive was quizzed about the recent trend of format holders shifting to a multiform strategy — Microsoft being a prime example of this, having in the last year brought a number of former Xbox-exclusives to PS5 and Switch — to which he responded:

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You’re quite right that we’re continuously exploring new ways for players to interact with their franchises. It’s important to realize that we’re really thoughtful about bringing our franchises off console to reach new audiences and that we’re taking a very measured,

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I Hope Clair Obscur: Expedition 33's Next Update Includes This Mod Feature, But It's A Long Shot

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Clair Obscur: Expedition 33is an incredible experience already, and developer Sandfall Interactive has been diligent about improving the experience since launch. Sandfall has proven that it’s open to introducing new features that elevate the gameplay experience and give players more options to enjoy the game. One missing feature that I’ve completely changed my tune about after initially thinking I wouldn’t have very much interest in it is a co-op mode. Clair Obscur is an excellent single-player experience,  » Read More

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Opinion: It Feels Like Microsoft Is Planning A Huge Final Year Of Xbox Series X|S In 2026

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Could next-gen follow in 2027?

The dust has now settled on the big Xbox Games Showcase this year, and overall, it was a decent show. It’s provided us a good look at what’s to come for the rest of 2025, and I’m definitely satisfied with how the lineup is looking for the full year. However, it does feel a bit like Microsoft has held a lot back for 2026 – and I’m starting to get the feeling that something big is planned for next year.

We’ve covered a lot of this elsewhere on Pure Xbox of course — either from Phil’s in-show teases or his podcast interview after the showcase — but personally, I think there’s more to it than what’s been hinted at so far. With tons of rumours pointing towards next-gen happening in 2027,

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Do these nine things to protect yourself against hackers and scammers

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Scammers are using AI tools to create increasingly convincing ways to trick victims into sending money, and to access the personal information needed to commit identity theft. Deepfakes mean they can impersonate the voice of a friend or family member, and even fake a video call with them!

The result can be criminals taking out thousands of dollars worth of loans or credit card debt in your name. Fortunately there are steps you can take to protect yourself against even the most sophisticated scams. Here are the security and privacy checks to run to ensure you are safe …

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Decarbonizing steel is as tough as steel

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The long-term aspirational goal of the Paris Agreement on climate change is to cap global warming at 1.5 degrees Celsius above preindustrial levels, and thereby reduce the frequency and severity of floods, droughts, wildfires, and other extreme weather events. Achieving that goal will require a massive reduction in global carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions across all economic sectors. A major roadblock, however, could be the industrial sector, which accounts for roughly 25 percent of global energy- and process-related CO2 emissions — particularly within the iron and steel sector, industry’s largest emitter of CO2.

Iron and steel production now relies heavily on fossil fuels (coal or natural gas) for heat, converting iron ore to iron, and making steel strong. Steelmaking could be decarbonized by a combination of several methods, including carbon capture technology, the use of low- or zero-carbon fuels, and increased use of recycled steel.

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Guide: Best Rune Factory Games Of All Time

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Every Rune Factory game ranked by you.

Back in 2006, when blending fantasy farming and combat was a dream, Rune Factory felt like a breath of fresh air. Originally born as a spin-off to the more farming-focused Story of Seasons (then known as Harvest Moon) series, Rune Factory has come into its own over the past near-2 decades.

With five main games and three spin-offs, there’s plenty of Rune Factory to go around on Nintendo’s consoles. So, with the recent release of Guardians of Azuma on Switch 1 and Switch 2, we thought it was high time to gather the fantasy farm sims together and see what you lovely readers think of them.

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Weekend Highlights | 14.5 #1

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Update 14.5 Changelog

A new update has just been rolled out, Captains! Be sure to take the time to give our changelog publication a once-over to learn all about the new features, ships, battle types, and events that you can interact with in the weeks to come. You’ll find it in all its glory via this link:

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New Experimental Ships & Oregon Leaderboard Event

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