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FAM Newsletter #57 — Blockchain Gaming Goes Mobile
- Blockchain gaming is making a shift towards mobile platforms, with titles like Axie Infinity and Splinterlands leading the way by enhancing user experiences and simplifying transactions.
- Games such as The Sandbox Mobile and Illuvium Mobile are implementing NFT-driven gameplay on smartphones, allowing players to trade assets seamlessly on mobile devices.
- Immutable X secured $60 million in funding to support developers focusing on mobile-first blockchain gaming, indicating growing industry confidence in the mobile sector.
- Challenges persist due to app store policies and transaction fees, leading developers to explore decentralized app stores and alternative distribution models for blockchain games.
- The mobile blockchain gaming sector presents vast opportunities for growth, innovation, and wider crypto adoption as developers overcome platform limitations.
- FAM Guild HQ will open in 2025, offering a physical space for virtual gaming communities to connect, bringing streaming, gameplay, and community events together.
- FAM is evolving its podcast with new styles and formats, promising engaging conversations in the Web3 space and inviting listeners to be part of the community.
- Creator Pages have been launched on the FAM website, providing tools for streamers to customize profiles and access premium features to enhance audience engagement.
- FAM Rentals offer discounted NFTs for community members, while active participants assist newcomers in diving into various gaming titles.
- The FAM ecosystem encourages collaboration and engagement through game-specific channels, partnerships, events, and community interactions, fostering growth in the Web3 space.
- Now is an opportune time to join FAM, connect with gamers, and explore the evolving landscape of Web3 together.
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MediaTek Dimensity 9400e: A New Chip? Sort Of.
- MediaTek has announced the Dimensity 9400e, which is essentially a revamped version of the 9300+ from last year with minor tweaks.
- The Dimensity 9400e features a similar CPU setup with slight adjustments, a dip in memory speeds, and the same GPU as its predecessor.
- Connectivity improvements include increased Wi-Fi speeds, Bluetooth 6.0, and support for MediaTek's NeuroPilot SDK for AI tools.
- The Dimensity 9400e focuses on gaming enhancements with features like Adaptive Gaming, HyperEngine, and a new Frame Rate Converter.
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Realme GT 7 to be among the first with the new Dimensity 9400e chipset
- Realme is set to launch the global version of GT 7 on May 27, featuring the new Dimensity 9400e chipset.
- The Dimensity 9400e chipset, though named similarly, is closer in performance to the Dimensity 9300+ and boasts impressive AnTuTu scores.
- GT 7 will support stable 120fps in over 20 games with the GT Boost feature optimizing power distribution for efficiency during gameplay.
- Other highlights include a 7,000mAh battery with 120W charging, IceSense cooling back panel, and a high brightness 6,000 nit display.
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Thanks to Apple, Americans are now sending more than one billion RCS messages per day
- Google reported that Americans are now sending over a billion daily RCS (Rich Communication Services) messages, following the adoption of the messaging standard with features like high-resolution media, typing indicators, read receipts, and enhanced group chats.
- Apple recently added RCS support to its iOS Messages app in fall 2024, ending the blurry media and limited group chat capabilities for iPhone users receiving messages from Android devices.
- Despite the RCS update on iOS, a humorous debate over green bubbles (Android users) and blue bubbles (iMessage users) continues, with some considering green bubbles as a sign of being a 'cheapskate' or 'tech illiterate.'
- Smartphone shipments to the U.S. surged by 30% in March as companies like Apple, Samsung, and Motorola ramped up imports, while Chinese e-commerce platforms cut prices on iPhone 16 models to boost sales and Samsung unveiled its thinnest flagship model, the Galaxy S25 Edge.
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iPhone 17: Release date, rumors, features, A19, price, and Slim model
- The iPhone 17 is rumored to be released in the second half of 2025, with a possible highlight being the introduction of an iPhone Slim model instead of the Plus model.
- Apple executives have described the upcoming new iPhone models as their 'most ambitious' yet.
- The regular iPhone 17 models are expected to be released in September 2025, with manufacturing processes starting in India for the first time.
- The iPhone 17 lineup is anticipated to feature an iPhone 17 Air model alongside other variants.
- Rumors suggest the iPhone 17 Slim could offer an ultra-thin form factor, A19 chip, 12 GB of RAM, a single main camera, and ProMotion technology.
- Approval testing for at least one iPhone 17 model has been completed as of May 2025, indicating a scheduled release without delays.
- Apple may introduce a new addition to the lineup with the iPhone 17e expected in 2026, following the iPhone 16e model.
- Display analyst Ross Young predicts a pill-shaped cutout for all iPhone 17 models, while an upgrade to a new OLED display technology is rumored.
- The iPhone 17 lineup is expected to feature improved camera systems, with a potential addition of a 48MP lens to primary cameras and upgraded tetraprism zoom cameras.
- The A19 processor is speculated to power the iPhone 17 lineup, offering enhanced efficiency with a new TSMC technology and potential RAM upgrades.
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U.S. smartphone shipments rose 30% in March, spurred by tariff concerns
- Smartphone shipments to the U.S. surged by 30% in March due to concerns over tariffs, with companies like Apple, Samsung, and Motorola importing more devices to avoid potential price hikes.
- Apple airlifted $2 billion worth of iPhones from India using suppliers Foxconn and Tata Electronics to meet the increased demand, as reported by Reuters.
- The surge in shipments was a strategy to bypass heavy tariffs that could impact profits and demand, leading companies to shift towards diversifying supply chains from China to countries like India and Vietnam.
- President Donald Trump's announcement of tariffs on April 2 prompted companies, including Apple, to adapt their supply chains. Apple's sales to distributors and retailers rose by 42% in March, while Samsung's sell-in increased by 4%.
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Intergalactic Star Tati Gabrielle has been ‘Coached’ about Online Gamer Backlash
- Tati Gabrielle, known for her role in The Last of Us, is set to star in Neil Druckmann's next game, Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet, and has been coached by Druckmann about potential online backlash.
- Gabrielle acknowledges the harassment faced by other actresses and has been prepared by Druckmann to handle any negative reactions due to her being a woman of color playing a lead role in a AAA video game.
- Druckmann assures Gabrielle to focus on creating something beautiful despite potential hate and backlash she may encounter online for her role in the game.
- The release date for Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet is not yet announced, but fans anticipate it to arrive on PS5 in the coming years with hopes of better systems to combat toxic backlash.
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CMF Phone 2 Pro review: A quirky, fun, and great value smartphone
- The CMF Phone 2 Pro, priced at $279, impresses with its fun design, customizable software, long battery life, and unique accessories.
- Pros include an interesting modular design, fun accessories, and good battery life, while cons are the Essential Key being easy to press accidentally and poor screen viewing angles.
- The phone boasts a 6.7-inch AMOLED screen, IP54 durability, and MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro processor.
- Its camera setup features a 50MP main, 50MP telephoto with 2x optical zoom, 8MP wide-angle, and a 16MP selfie camera.
- The NothingOS 3.2 on Android 15 offers customization, but the screen's viewing angles and smudginess can be issues.
- Performance-wise, the phone handles general tasks well, has a long-lasting 5,000mAh battery, and supports 33W wired charging.
- Available in vibrant colors like Orange and Light Green, the CMF Phone 2 Pro is half the price of competitors like Samsung Galaxy A56 and Google Pixel 9a.
- Despite shortcomings in low-light photography and screen quality, the CMF Phone 2 Pro's value proposition and unique design make it a recommended buy in its price range.
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The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge’s camera system is its most confusing feature
- The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is positioned between the Galaxy S25 Plus and Galaxy S25 Ultra, offering a unique blend of features.
- With a slim profile and lightweight design, the Galaxy S25 Edge impresses with its stylish look and engineering.
- However, the camera system of the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a point of confusion, featuring a high-quality 200MP main camera but lacking a telephoto lens found in other models.
- Despite its premium price, the Galaxy S25 Edge's design necessitates some compromises, with the absence of a telephoto camera being a notable drawback.
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Square Enix kills Kingdom Hearts game Missing Link as part of ‘quantity to quality’ shift
- Square Enix has cancelled the development of the Kingdom Hearts game called Missing Link after years of work, beta tests, and delays.
- The development team cited difficulties in offering a satisfactory service over time as the reason for the cancellation.
- Square Enix is now focused on Kingdom Hearts 4, continuing the adventures of Sora, Donald, and Goofy in a new story arc.
- The cancellation of Missing Link aligns with Square Enix's shift from quantity to quality in game development strategy.
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MediaTek announces Dimensity 9400e chipset for flagship devices
- MediaTek announced the Dimensity 9400e chipset, a new addition to its Dimensity flagship family.
- The 9400e features an All Big Core design with CPU cores like 3.4GHz Cortex-X4, 2.85GHz Cortex-X4, and 2.0GHz Cortex-A720, similar to the 9300+.
- The chipset supports up to 8533MHz LPDDR5X memory, offers UFS 4 + MCQ storage support, and uses a 12-core Immortalis-G720 MC12 GPU.
- The Dimensity 9400e includes updated features like faster Wi-Fi speed, Bluetooth 6.0 with extended range, support for modern AI technologies, and enhancements for gaming.
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Sony Says PS5 Price Hikes Are Possible As It Faces $680 Million Hit From Tariffs
- Sony is considering possible price hikes for the PlayStation 5 due to increased U.S. tariffs, which could result in a $680 million hit from import taxes on China and other countries.
- Sony may pass on the price of tariffs to players and is exploring strategies like manufacturing consoles in the U.S. to mitigate the impact of the trade war.
- The potential tariff impacts could lead to significant price increases for PS5 and PS5 Pro, affecting consumers and overall game console purchases.
- Sony's record profits were driven by strong PS5 sales and increasing player spending on games and subscriptions, while uncertainties remain with potential price hikes amidst the release of new games.
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Huawei signs landmark Deal to train 300,000 Pakistani Students in ICT
- Huawei has signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding with the Ministry of Federal Education and Professional Training in Pakistan to train 300,000 students in cutting-edge ICT skills.
- The initiative aims to equip Pakistani youth with advanced technical expertise and create a skilled workforce for the nation's digital future.
- The training program includes high-tech skills like AI, cloud computing, and cybersecurity, with 60,000 trainees receiving advanced training and 240,000 undergoing basic IT skills development.
- The MoU will provide ICT training to students in Islamabad, Azad Jammu & Kashmir, and Gilgit-Baltistan, with the support of Huawei in certification and the Ministry in providing facilities and trainers.
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F1 and the Grand Prix invade Apple Maps – but where's Brad Pitt?
- Apple Maps introduces updates coinciding with the release of the Brad Pitt feature film F1, offering F1 and Grand Prix-related features in the Monaco maps.
- The updates include visual enhancements like temporary racetracks, viewing stands, and Formula 1 cars, as well as 3D updates to Monaco landmarks for the Grand Prix race.
- During the race, Apple Maps will provide real-time updates on detours and road closures, with elements like the racetrack disappearing after the Grand Prix ends.
- Apple will also include F1 iconography related to the Brad Pitt film in Apple Maps, offering a guide to racetracks featured in the movie releasing internationally on June 25.
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Chinese e-commerce sites offer up to $351 off Apple’s latest iPhones
- Chinese e-commerce platforms are offering discounts up to $351 on Apple's latest iPhones to boost sales amidst declining shipments in China.
- JD.com is selling the iPhone 16 Pro with 128GB storage at 5,469 yuan, a discount of 2,530 yuan from Apple's official price.
- Alibaba's Tmall marketplace is also providing discounts on the iPhone 16 models, with the iPhone 16 Pro 128GB available at 5,499 yuan.
- Apple has reduced prices during the '618' shopping festival in the past to leverage Chinese state subsidies on digital products.
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