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When we talk about Android upgrades, its all too easy to miss the forest for the trees.Its a familiar tale here in the land o Googley matters and with some wacky-seeming changes on the way for Android upgrades in 2025, the myopic musings are only getting louder.Surely youve seen these sentiments, right? One just popped up in my feed the other day, in fact, with a saucy-seeming headline stating that the current Android 15 update is a waste of a software upgrade.In it, the author notes that Android 15 doesnt introduce many obvious front-facing changes to a phones look and feel and is consequently, as he puts it, a useless update.Its a dj-vu-inducing view one we inevitably hear after virtually every Android update. Now, though, it includes a new variable as part of its argument: the fact that Google is shifting away from its annual cadence for new Android versions in 2025 and moving instead toward a twice-yearly pattern for official operating system rollouts. And thus, the thinking goes, each individual update is bound to become even less significant.For anyone staring only at the surface and without the deeper context of everything happening in the Android software ocean, it sure sounds like an sensible conclusion. But my, oh my, youd better believe theres a lot more going on here and Google, unfortunately, has never been great about making regular phone-owning folk aware of that bigger picture.Specifically, weve got two pesky misconceptions were gonna hear plenty more of in the months to come. Lets tackle em both and get to the bottom of why theyre misguided, shall we?[Get level-headed knowledge in your inbox with my free Android Intelligence newsletter three new things to know each Friday and my free Android Notification Power-Pack as a special welcome bonus!]Android upgrade misconception #1: Android updates dont matterAh, yes a classic complaint and one weve been hearing for ages: This update barely changes anything! I guess I didnt really need it after all.And look: I certainly get why it could seem that way. Theres a reason why each new generation of a physical product tends to look different from the last. We mealy-mouthed mammals need an obvious, front-facing visual that confirms to us something is new and exciting, lest it seem like more of the same.But as Ive been reminding folks for years now, an Android update is about much more than what you see on the surface.Sure, the shiny new stuff is nice. Who doesnt love exploring fun new features and interesting interface improvements? Those are the elements most of us relate to most readily.But the most important parts of an Android update are typically whats under the hood and often even invisible to us from the outside.Each new Android update, ysee, includes an array of engine-room enhancements along with noteworthy privacy, security, and performance strengtheners things that go beyond the little fixes provided in those separate monthly patches. Beyond that, each update introduces both expansions and restrictions to APIs, which are what permit third-party apps to interact with your phone and data and perform a variety of advanced functions. Frequently, the updates better control how and when apps are able to access different types of data and make it more difficult for them to take advantage of permissions.You may not immediately see all that stuff, but oh, yes youd better believe it matters.That aside, even in terms of front-facing features, Android 15 actually includes a surprising amount of interesting stuff everything from the introduction of a platform-level place for securely storing important files to an intelligent auto-adjusting vibration control, a new and more effective system volume panel setup, and a useful new charging-time home control screensaver. And thats just the start.Now, could Google do a better job of (a) showcasing this stuff and (b) educating everyone about the importance of all the less visible advantages each new update introduces? Absotively. Thats been a soapbox subject of mine for something like 737 years now.But just because it isnt in your face doesnt mean it isnt there or that the update itself doesnt matter. At this point, at least, its just up to you to do a little discovering (or, ahem, to read a pithy weekly newsletter that points you to all the pertinent info) and wrap your brain around the benefits both front-facing and unseen.Android upgrade misconception #2: iPhones get more with their annual updatesWhoo, boy is this ever a fun one.From the earliest days of Android, theres been a popular perception that Apple does way more for its iDevices and gives iPhone owners a major advantage over us Android-appreciating animals.With no disrespect to the Apple adorers among us, this couldnt be more off-base.Again, Google doesnt do a great job of highlighting this and helping average Android phone-owners appreciate the bigger picture but, well, go go gadget self-quote summoner:With Android, operating system updates are only half the story. For well over a decade now, Googles been pulling what were once core operating system elements out of the operating system proper and treating them as standalone apps instead. That means those elements all of which are still considered part of the single-bundle operating system in the land of iOS get updated numerous times a month, all throughout the year. And those updates reach every single Android device within a matter of days, regardless of which company made it or how long ago it was released.A perfect example of that principle in action is how Google recently made a quiet under-the-hood update to a system-level utility called Google Play Services that gave all Android phone-owners with 2019s Android 10 or higher a trio of important new security features instantly, universally, and without any manufacturer or carrier involvement.Those types of underemphasized updates arrive on Android all the time with random rollouts like that as well as with the now-standard quarterly feature drops and monthly security patches, too.And all of that is still but one tiny example of the effect were talking about here.Back to that self-quoting magic:Time for the biggest and most rarely acknowledged reality check of all: At this point, nearly every single element thats considered a significant part of an annual Apple iOS update is handled in an a la carte manner on Android with multiple monthly updates that impact close to every still-functioning Android phone. In other words, even Android phones from eight years ago get updates numerous times a year that are all virtually equivalent to an entire iOS operating system rollout. Those updates just arent packaged neatly or presented cohesively, and most people dont consider how all of the small-seeming pieces add up.Its no exaggeration: When you look at an average Apple iOS update, nearly every high-profile addition tends to be something thats handled by a standalone app in Android and updated year-round whether were talkin updates to messaging and video calling, voice-to-text translation, or system-level tools like the browser, maps app, notes app, and mobile payment applications.Heck, the same even applies for updates to things like Gemini, which occur nearly constantly on Android but only as part of those annual bundled OS updates on the Apple side of the mobile divide, with its equivalent.The main difference is just that Google just doesnt do much to draw attention to it or emphasize how it all fits into the same broader picture. And wellWhats especially interesting is that with rare exception, there are virtually no limits to how and when those scattered Android updates apply. The nearly-nine-year-old Nexus 4 sitting in my desk drawer still gets every update to every one of those applications every month and receives the same sort of functionality Apple is delivering as part of its [latest] iOS update in small deliveries year-round. For as good as Apples support is, it typically stops entirely after a phone has passed the six-year mark since its release. And whats almost always overlooked in the glowing headlines about iOS updates is the fact that even devices from a year or two ago frequently dont get all of the features announced in a new iOS update. In fact, the vast majority of these latest additions and improvements have some manner of cutoff or restriction associated with em, even within that six-year window.So while an older iPhone is still getting the latest update and while thats undeniably a very good thing! its also very accurate to say that an equally dated Android device is ultimately getting more current features and updates even more regularly. Its just framed in a very different and generally less attention-grabbing way.Plain and simple, its an apples-to-oranges comparison. But all of that not-so-obvious nuance tends to get lost in the shuffle of most public discussions.Here in 2025, the level of nuance is only gonna grow greater. Weve got Android 16 on the horizon with its extra-early Q2 timeline, then a second smaller Android update set for the fourth quarter of the year (which may or may not sport its own new number).But that expanding framework aside, yknow all the smaller stuff we just went over? Yup all of that is also still present and pertinent as ever: the in-between-update quarterly feature drops, the separate monthly security patches, and perhaps most important, all the ongoing week-to-week updates of system-level apps both front-facing and under-the-hood, all year long.So, yeah: Android updates matter, all right. And with more of em slated to show up in the year ahead, that perspective is more important than ever to wrap your head around and remember even if the Apple marketing machine will do everything in its power to downplay that reality and make you forget.Want even more Googley knowledge? Check out my weekly Android Intelligence newsletter to get next-level tips and insight delivered directly to your inbox and get my free Android Notification Power-Pack the second you sign up.

This is todays edition ofThe Download,our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of whats going on in the world of technology.We need to protect the protocol that runs BlueskyEli Pariser & Deepti DoshiLast week, when Mark Zuckerberg announced Meta would be ending third-party fact-checking, it was a shocking pivot, but not exactly surprising. Its just the latest example of a billionaire flip-flop affecting our social lives on the internet.Zuckerberg isnt the only social media CEO careening all over the road: Elon Musk, since buying Twitter in 2022 and touting free speech as the bedrock of a functioning democracy, has suspended journalists, restored tens of thousands of banned users, brought back political advertising, and weakened verification and harassment policies.Unfortunately, these capricious billionaires can do whatever they want because of an ownership model that privileges singular, centralized control in exchange for shareholder returns. The internet doesnt need to be like this. But as luck would have it, a new way is emerging just in time. Read the full story.Deciding the fate of leftover embryosOver the past few months, Ive been working on a piece about IVF embryos. The goal of in vitro fertilization is to create babies via a bit of lab work: Trigger the release of lots of eggs, introduce them to sperm in a lab, transfer one of the resulting embryos into a persons uterus, and cross your fingers for a healthy pregnancy. Sometimes it doesnt work. But often it does. For the article, I explored what happens to the healthy embryos that are left over.These days, responsible IVF clinics will always talk to people about the possibility of having leftover embryos before they begin treatment. But it can be really difficult to make these decisions before youve even started treatment, and some people cant imagine having any left overor how they might feel about them. Read the full story.Jessica HamzelouThis article first appeared in The Checkup, MIT Technology Reviews weekly biotech newsletter. To receive it in your inbox every Thursday, and read articles like this first, sign up here.MIT Technology Review Narrated: Palmer Luckey on the Pentagons future of mixed realityPalmer Luckey, the founder of Oculus VR, has set his sights on a new mixed-reality headset customer: the Pentagon. If designed well, his company Andurils headset will automatically sort through countless pieces of information and flag the most important ones to soldiers in real time. But thats a big if.This is our latest story to be turned into a MIT Technology Review Narrated podcast, which were publishing each week on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Just navigate to MIT Technology Review Narrated on either platform, and follow us to get all our new content as its released.The must-readsIve combed the internet to find you todays most fun/important/scary/fascinating stories about technology.1 The Biden administration wont force through a TikTok banBut TikTok could choose to shut itself down on Sunday to prove a point. (ABC News)+ A Supreme Court decision is expected later today. (NYT $)+ Every platform has a touch of TikTok about it these days. (The Atlantic $)2 Apple is pausing its AI news featureBecause it cant be trusted to meld news stories together without hallucinating. (BBC)+ The company is working on a fix to roll out in a future software update. (WP $)3 Meta is preparing for Donald Trumps mass deportationsBy relaxing speech policies around immigration, Meta is poised to shape public opinion towards accepting Trumps plans to tear families apart. (404 Media)4 An uncrewed SpaceX rocket exploded during a test flightElon Musk says it was probably caused by a leak. (WSJ $)5 The FBI believes that hackers accessed its agents call logsThe data could link investigators to their secret sources. (Bloomberg $)6 What its like fighting fire with waterDumping water on LAs wildfires may be inelegant, but it is effective. (NY Mag $)+ How investigators are attempting to trace the fires origins. (BBC)7 The road to adapting Teslas charges for other EVs is far from smoothBut it is happening, slowly but surely. (IEEE Spectrum)+ Donald Trump isnt a fan of EVs, but the market is undoubtedly growing. (Vox)+ Why EV charging needs more than Tesla. (MIT Technology Review)8 Bionic hands are getting far more sensitive A new study is shedding light on how to make them feel more realistic. (FT $)+ These prosthetics break the mold with third thumbs, spikes, and superhero skins. (MIT Technology Review)9 Gen Z cant get enough of astrology apps Stargazing is firmly back e\in vogue among the younger generations. (Economist $)10 Nintendo has finally unveiled its long-awaited Switch 2 consoleOnly for it to look a whole lot like its predecessor. (WSJ $)+ But itll probably sell a shedload of units anyway. (Wired $)Quote of the dayGoing viral is like winning the lotterynearly impossible to replicate.Sarah Schauer, a former star on defunct video app Vine, offers creators left nervous by TikToks uncertain future in the US some advice, the Washington Post reports.The big storyAfter 25 years of hype, embryonic stem cells are still waiting for their momentAugust 2023In 1998, researchers isolated powerful stem cells from human embryos. It was a breakthrough, since these cells are the starting point for human bodies and have the capacity to turn into any other type of cellheart cells, neurons, you name it.National Geographic would later summarize the incredible promise: the dream is to launch a medical revolution in which ailing organs and tissues might be repaired with living replacements. It was the dawn of a new era. A holy grail. Pick your favorite clichthey all got airtime.Yet today, more than two decades later, there are no treatments on the market based on these cells. Not one. Our biotech editor Antonio Regalado set out to investigate why, and when that might change. Heres what he discovered.We can still have nice thingsA place for comfort, fun and distraction to brighten up your day. (Got any ideas? Drop me a line or skeet em at me.)+ If youre planning on catching up with a friend this weekendstop! You should be hanging out instead.+ David Lynch was a true visionary; an innovative artist and master of the truly weird. The world is a duller place without him.+ The very best instant noodles, ranked ($)+ Congratulations to the highly exclusive Cambridge University Tiddlywinks Club, which is celebrating its 70th anniversary.

Just as Meta's Mark Zuckerberg makes another criticism of Apple, Tim Cook gives a very rare candid interview, while Apple TV+ is promoting "Severance" but defending "Servant," and the Home Hub could be held up.Tim Cook image credit: AppleWhile the shadow of an impending ban of TikTok took over the news cycle, this week also saw Apple CEO Tim Cook give actual answers about his personal life and love of chocolate to a food podcast. It was remarkable how much this topic of food drew the man out, and you definitely saw a new side of him.Whereas you saw exactly the same old side to Mark Zuckerberg as he slammed Apple for failing to do anything new in 20 years otherwise known as just about the same time since he did either. Pot, meet kettle. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

Foster + Partners has unveiled plans for TEMPO, a new hotel and residential development in Santa Catarina, Brazil. Situated near the popular Praia Brava beach, and constructed of timber and concrete, the project is designed to maximize views of the ocean and surrounding mountains.Image courtesy: Foster + PartnersDesigned for real estate developers MUZE, the scheme is anchored by a landscaped garden intending to serve as an extension of the beachfront. The proposed buildings face onto the garden, creating private green spaces, while shaded drop-off zones on both sides of the development are equally landscaped to create a sense of cohesion across the development.Image courtesy: Foster + PartnersThe hotel is served by a private drop-off area, in addition to a lobby and restaurant featuring sunken outdoor seating. Each hotel suite is designed with a private terrace that is rotated towards the oceanfront while sliding timber screens will be installed on the balconies for privacy and s...

For more ways to supercharge your workflow, check out more articles in ourTech for Architects series, which includes our recommendations of Top Laptops for Architects and Designers.Arch Viz has become essential to contemporary architecture, bridging the gap between abstract 2D drawings and real constructions. Beyond its technical aspects, Arch Viz has the capacity for storytelling, creating compelling narratives that not only capture a projects spatial qualities but also convey its atmosphere. Whether through realistic renderings, captivating animations, or interactive virtual reality (VR) walkthroughs, Arch Viz presentations never fail to fascinate viewers, helping them connect with designs on a visual and emotional level.Characteristics of Arch VizWhat does Arch Viz stand for / refer to?Arch Viz is short for Architectural Visualization. The term refers to the digital or advanced visual representation of architectural designs, from high-quality 3D renderings to animations and immersive walkthroughs that enable viewers to explore designs virtually.What kind of work is considered Arch Viz?Arch Viz includes a wide range of visual presentations to illustrate architectural projects. These include 3D digital models, which provide a good representation of a designs volumetric structure; photo-realistic images or renderings, which simulate real materials, textures and lighting (both natural and artificial); and animations and walkthroughs, which enable viewers to explore spaces virtually.More recently, Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR) have taken Arch Viz to an immersive experience level, blending virtual features and reality, while enabling viewers to interact with virtual environments.Photorealistic visualization created by giovanni gargiulo via Pixabay.Which software is most commonly used in Arch Viz?The following are some of the most commonly used software used in Arch Viz. Each has specific strengths tailored to different project requirements, whether 3D modeling, rendering, animations, walkthroughs, or AV/VR applications. These tools are rarely used alone but often combined to achieve optimal results. While they have become integral to the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) workflow, some are widely used in fields like gaming and film-making, where high-quality visualizations are essential.3D digital modeling software used in architectural visualization:SketchUpRhinoRevitRenderings engines used in architectural visualization:D5 RenderV-RayCoronaLumionEnscapeAnimations and walkthroughs including AR and VR applications used in architectural visualization:TwinmotionUnreal EngineUnity3ds MaxBlenderAre there typical stylistic characteristics of Arch Viz, and how are they evolving?Arch Viz focuses on creating photorealistic renditions of architectural projects, with scrupulous attention to materials, textures, lighting and shadows. Details such as a realistic environmental context and thoughtful styling of interior spaces create the desired atmosphere, demonstrating technical expertise and creativity. Other stylistic design approaches that are more abstract or conceptual are also significant in Arch Viz. Technological advances in software, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and real-time rendering expand design options. These advances are part of an ongoing evolution in the Arch Viz industry.History of Arch VizAbstract 3D rendering. Image by Google DeepMind via Pexels.How did Arch Viz make its way into the architecture industry and when?Arch Viz found its way into the architecture industry as a natural evolution of the tools and techniques architects have traditionally used to convey their ideas. Hand-drawn renderings and physical models, tools that historically dominated the practice, gave way to CAD software in the 1960s, producing 2D and 3D representations with tools like Sketchpad and later AutoCAD. This advent revolutionized the way architects worked and communicated their ideas while enhancing precision and efficiency.The rise of 3D modeling and rendering in the 1990s took architecture to the next level. Tools like 3ds Max and Rhino enabled professionals to create complex and realistic digital models. Rendering engines like V-Ray allowed architects to simulate materials, textures and lighting with striking effects. 3D modeling and rendering established Arch Viz as a key tool for architecture.Nonetheless, the growing demand for high-quality visualizations has made Arch Viz less of an architectural support tool and more of a specialized industry. This evolution has allowed Arch Viz to expand its applications to other fields such as real estate, urban planning and even gaming and film-making.Who typically uses Arch Viz services?Arch Viz services are typically used by architecture firms, urban planners, real estate developers and, to some extent, construction companies. Larger firms are more likely to have in-house Arch Viz teams, especially when the workflow is constant. On the other hand, smaller firms or those with fluctuating workloads find outsourcing a more practical and cost-effective option. Online platforms have made it easier for architecture and real estate professionals to hire Arch Viz experts worldwide, promoting collaboration and innovation.As Arch Viz technology has advanced, it has become more accessible to non-experts. Individuals with less technical expertise can create basic renderings and animations, making Arch Viz more widely available. Arch Viz tools are becoming more user-friendly with features such as readily available templates and a simplified interface that uses drag-and-drop actions. Software like Lumion and Enscape enables users with no technical expertise in 3D modeling, rendering, or animation to create impressive visualizations.Examples / Case StudiesHospital design rendering using Lumion. | Muhyuddin,Hospital design elevation render lumion 8.3,CC BY-SA 4.0Which companies/firms have been at the forefront of the evolution of Arch Viz?Many architecture firms use Arch Viz to showcase their designs, offering viewers and potential clients an engaging and interactive experience. Additionally, specialized visualization companies are dedicated exclusively to creating high-quality architectural renderings and animations, generally collaborating with architectural firms to enhance their projects.Architecture firmsZaha Hadid ArchitectsSOM (Skidmore, Owings & Merrill)UNStudioBIG (Bjarke Ingels Group)Visualization companiesBrick VisualZOA StudioOmegarenderArchicgiThe Future of Arch VizHow does AI via AR/VR impact the creative process of Arch Viz?Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR) culminate a long transition from analog to digital, revolutionizing the creative process in architecture and design. These tools offer immersive and interactive experiences that allow viewers to engage with the designs, offering a clear understanding of the spatial qualities, materials, and how a building integrates with its surroundings. This level of presentation surpasses traditional two-dimensional presentations such as floor plans, elevations, sections and renderings, which can only achieve abstract representations of architectural projects.In contrast, AR overlays digital designs onto real-world settings, while VR creates fully virtual environments for dynamic walk-throughs and animations.Challenges and Criticisms of Arch VizVirtual Reality (VR) architectural design. | Public domain photo by StockCakeIs Arch Viz more about aesthetics and visual impact than realistic accuracy?Arch Viz showcases designers creativity, enhances the design, and plays a key role in winning competitions. It is important to recognize that Arch Viz is not always an accurate depiction of a built project. Instead, it represents a vision, often idealized to enhance the projects potential. This approach makes Arch Viz a powerful tool for storytelling, captivating viewers to envision themselves in the represented spaces.Arch Vizs capacity for storytelling is achieved not by simply conveying a designs aesthetics but also its atmosphere, its function, and how it integrates with its environmental context. However, while Arch Vizs perfect renditions are very effective at captivating viewers, they may not always reflect real-world conditions. This perfect vision, while remarkable, can create a gap between viewers expectations and the reality of a built structure.From Vision to RealityArch Viz influences the design process, outcomes and how viewers perceive architecture. It plays a key role in building attractive portfolios, showcasing firm capabilities, and ultimately attracting clients and qualified employees. Real-time rendering and AI tools are emerging as the future of architectural visualization workflows. These advancements pave the way to exciting opportunities but also present challenges. For instance, how would new technologies reshape standards for Arch Viz, especially considering the gap between a project vision depicted by renderings and animations and the built structure? Arch Vizs future success may likely lie in achieving a balance, creating visualizations that incorporate realistic elements to reflect reality while still communicating a design vision effectively.Despite the challenges and criticisms, Arch Vizs undeniable strength is its capacity for storytelling. Through immersive animations and walkthroughs, it offers a full understanding of projects, simulating how spaces will function and feel when built. This potential ensures that Arch Viz continues to be an essential tool for communicating architecture.For more ways to supercharge your workflow, check out more articles in ourTech for Architects series, which includes our recommendations of Top Laptops for Architects and Designers.Top image by Tumisu via PixabayThe post Architecture 101: What is Arch Viz? appeared first on Journal.

Shuhei Yoshida, known for his tenure at PlayStation, spoke about the current direction that the company has taken since his departure. In an interview with Kinda Funny Games, which you can check out below, Yoshida spoke about how he would have resisted the companys plans to focus on live-service titles.Yoshida spoke about how, under the leadership of Herman Hulst, PlayStation had been pushing its first-party studios to work on live-service titles in an attempt to capitalise on the popularity of games like Overwatch 2 and Destiny 2. This culminated in the failed launch of hero shooter Concord, which had servers shut down in less than a month since after its release.I was managing this annual budget and was responsible to allocate resources to what kind of games to make, said Yoshida. If the company was considering that way, it probably wouldnt have made sense to stop making another God of War or whatever, like a great single player game, and put all the money into these service games.However, what they did after I moved on and Herman Hulst took over is that they added a lot more resources. I dont think they told him to stop making these single player games. They said, oh yeah, these games are great. Continue doing that, and we give you additional resources to work on these service games and try it.Yoshida also spoke about how trying to develop a new game in the live-service sector is an incredibly risky move, especially for a company that is known for its well-loved single-player titles. While some games have seen success thanks to this move, like Helldivers 2, many more have failed, such a the cancelled multiplayer title The Last of Us Online.Im sure they knew it was risky and that the chance of a successful game in this hugely competitive genre would be small, he said. However, the company knowing that risk gave Herman the resources and the chance to try it. I think thats the way they did it, so in my mind I was, oh wow, thats great and hopefully some games will become successful. Luckily, Helldivers 2 did so well. No one would have expected it. You cannot plan a success in this industry, thats the most fun part.I thought if I was in the position of Herman, I would have tried to resist that direction, said Yoshida. Maybe thats one of the reasons they removed me (laughs).In the same interview, Yoshida also gave us his thoughts on why a Bloodborne-related project hasnt yet been announced by either Sony or FromSoftware. While Yoshida said that he was only guessing, he spoke about how the games director Hidetaka Miyazaki is likely too busy to handle it, but wants to do it himself. Sony, according to Yoshida, wants to respect Miyazakis wishes in this regard.Yoshida has given us insights into the inner workings of PlayStation studios in the past. Back in 2023, he spoke about how, even with plenty of time spent prototyping, several games are cancelled before they are even announced. We cancel so many games, said Yoshida. I usually try to convince the developer that Im trying to save them from getting stuck with this project.Shuhei Yoshida recently left PlayStation after spending over 31 years with the company.