➀ Pokémon TCG Pocket, released in November, has surpassed 60 million downloads in just over a month; ➁ Over 40 billion total cards have been acquired by players worldwide; ➂ Players are gifted the Promo Pokédex card to celebrate the achievement.

➀ The GeForce RTX 5090 for laptops is rumored to feature 3GB GDDR7 memory modules, which could offer performance gains over the GDDR6 memory used in the mobile GeForce RTX 4090. ➁ The use of 3GB memory chips could potentially lead to 24GB of VRAM on the same 256-bit memory bus, compared to 16GB of GDDR6 memory on the 4090. ➂ The mobile version of the GeForce RTX 5090 is rumored to debut with 16GB of GDDR7 and a 175W TDP.

➀ The article reviews the top 5 smartphones of 2024, highlighting the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold, Pixel 9 Pro XL, Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, OnePlus 12, and Apple iPhone 16 Pro/Pro Max. Each model is discussed in detail, focusing on their features, performance, and pricing. ➁ The article emphasizes the importance of considering the ecosystem and personal preferences when choosing a smartphone. ➂ It also mentions some honorable mentions like the Motorola Razr+, ASUS ROG Phone 9, and Nothing Phone (2a).

➀ Multiple listings for next-gen notebooks with unreleased GPU hardware have emerged; ➁ The listings reveal several GeForce RTX 50 series models with varying specifications; ➂ The top model is the GeForce RTX 5090 with 16GB GDDR7 memory and a 175W TDP.

➀ Intel quietly unveiled several Core 200H series processors for laptops; ➁ These processors are based on the older Raptor Lake architecture and feature Hyper Threading support; ➂ There are five new non-Ultra Core Processor Series 2 models, including the Core 5 210H, Core 5 220H, Core 7 240H, Core 7 250H, and Core 9 270H.

➀ Pokémon TCG Pocket, released over a month ago, has already surpassed 60 million downloads; ➁ The game focuses on opening packs and unlocking new cards; ➂ Despite reaching 10 million downloads faster than Pokémon GO, TCG Pocket still has a long way to go to reach its 600 million downloads.

➀ Microsoft announced the release of a new Xbox app for mobile in May; ➁ The app was initially planned to launch in July but has been delayed due to legal issues; ➂ Microsoft's team has the functionality ready to launch as soon as the court makes a final decision; ➃ Google suggests that Microsoft has the ability to offer Xbox games on Android but has chosen not to.

➀ The upcoming GeForce RTX 50 series laptops may not fully embrace the latest AMD and Intel CPUs; ➁ There are concerns about CPU bottlenecks with the new GPUs; ➂ The performance limitations are attributed to power and thermal constraints in laptops.

➀ 8bitdo has gained a strong reputation for their high-quality third-party controllers, focusing on retro designs and color schemes. ➁ The new ‘8BitDo Ultimate Mobile Gaming Controller’ is a telescopic Bluetooth controller inspired by Xbox. ➂ It supports smartphones with lengths between 100mm to 170mm and offers features like Hall Effect Joystick, triggers, back paddles, and profile switching.

➀ The MediaTek Dimensity 9400, built on TSMC's 3nm process, promises a significant performance boost with its 'Big Core' design based on Arm's v9.2 CPU architecture. It boasts a 1+3+4 core configuration and improved AI capabilities. ➁ MediaTek claims up to 35% faster single-core performance and up to 28% faster multi-core performance compared to the Dimensity 9300. ➂ The Dimensity 9400 introduces on-device LoRA training, high-quality video generation, and developer support for Agentic AI, aiming to revolutionize AI experiences.

➀ Epic Games has released its mobile app store after years of legal disputes with Apple and Google; ➁ The store is expected to launch third-party applications in the holiday season, with 10 to 50 expected to be ready; ➂ Epic's free-game program will be introduced in Q4, along with social and party features, in-game chat, and more.

➀ Balatro is a single-player poker-themed rogue-like deckbuilder that launched in February and sold over 1 million copies in a month; ➁ The game is now available on iOS, Android, and Apple Arcade; ➂ The game is described as a magical mix of card games and allows players to twist the rules in new ways; ➃ The game was first released on PC and has been ported to mobile.

➀ Naruto Ultimate Ninja Storm, a popular 1v1 3D fighter, is set to arrive on iOS and Android; ➁ The game will be available on September 25th for $9.99, featuring mobile-specific features like new control modes and improved controls; ➂ Online play is missing from the mobile version, but the console/PC versions are over a decade old.

➀ Google has rebranded TensorFlow Lite to LiteRT, allowing for ML and AI model deployment on Android, iOS, and embedded devices; ➁ LiteRT supports multiple frameworks including PyTorch, JAX, and Keras; ➂ The name change is part of the Google AI Edge suite and will be progressively rolled out with the LiteRT name appearing more in developer documentation.

➀ Intel's Panther Lake processors could feature up to 16 cores with configurations including four performance cores and varying numbers of efficiency cores. ➁ These processors are aimed at both thin and light laptops and higher-end gaming laptops. ➂ The Panther Lake series will be manufactured using Intel's 18A process technology, potentially reducing manufacturing costs.

1. Final Fantasy Brave Exvius, a long-running mobile game by Square Enix, is set to shut down its services on October 30, 2024. 2. The game, which launched worldwide in June 2016, has featured numerous updates and crossovers with popular franchises. 3. Despite the closure, the game will continue to operate in Japan, marking a definitive end for the rest of the world.

1. The Epic Games Store is now available on iOS devices in the EU due to the Digital Markets Act. 2. The store currently offers Fortnite, Rocket League Sideswipe, and Fall Guys for mobile. 3. Epic Games is working to enable all developers to launch their games and apps through the Epic Games Store in the future.

➀ Virtual memory is a crucial concept in Android OS, allowing applications to use more memory than physically available by leveraging secondary storage. ➁ It simplifies memory management for developers and enhances security by isolating application memory spaces. ➂ Android uses techniques like paging, swapping, and the Low Memory Killer to efficiently manage memory, though these can impact performance. ➃ Despite advancements in SSD technology, virtual memory remains essential for optimizing system performance and resource utilization.

1. Qualcomm's Snapdragon 4s Gen 2 aims to bring 5G connectivity to billions of budget Android phones. 2. The platform offers download speeds up to 1Gbps, making it seven times faster than LTE platforms in the same price tier. 3. The Snapdragon 4s Gen 2 features an octa-core Kryo CPU, Adreno GPU, and supports high-resolution camera functions.

1. Samsung is addressing a major security vulnerability affecting millions of Galaxy devices, originally thought to be limited to Google's Pixel devices. 2. The vulnerability, CVE-2024-32896, is an elevation of privilege flaw, and Samsung aims to release a fix by August. 3. The update rollout may vary depending on network providers and device models.