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Microsoft accidentally introduced another unnecessary update of Windows 10. The “KB4532441"This week was sent to Windows 10 users, even though the update was intended for those who use Windows Autopilot, a way for IT departments to configure and manage new computers. Microsoft even released a series of reminders for non-Autopilot users to install the update.

Fortunately, this last error is completely benign, although it serves as a good reminder that the Windows update process can be annoying in the best case (and incredibly problematic At worst). At this point, some Windows 10 updates are almost expected to be unreliable or downright destructive, so much so that Microsoft has carefully limited the release of larger Windows updates so as not to block systems that have compatibility issues.

If you installed the Autopilot update but you are not a user, you can simply ignore it: Microsoft says it will not cause any adverse effects on your device. That said, I echo the suggestion from Techradar to uninstall the update anyway. This is how it does:

1. Open the Windows 10 Start menu.
2. Click on the settings icon.
3. In the Settings window, go to Update and security> View update history> Uninstall updates.
4. With the search box, search "Windows 10 Autopilot update KB4532441".
5. Click to highlight the update, then click "Uninstall" at the top of the list.
6. Click on "Yes" to confirm uninstallation.
7. Wait for the process to complete and restart your PC if necessary.

If you have any problems, check our procedure guide longer to uninstall recent updates from Windows 10.

Are foldable smartphones the future of telephony? The future will tell, but we must admit that this format is attractive. Let's start with what is most obvious, the mechanism to fold the device. Unlike Samsung's Galaxy Fold, which closes like a book, or Motorola's razr that takes the format of a flip phone, the Mate X's OLED screen folds backwards. This means that you can use its foldable screen even when the phone is closed.

We can debate this format extensively, all this will evolve in the months and years to come, so we focused on the experience offered by the Mate X.

An attractive format

First of all, this foldable screen is beautiful. The way the screen folds back on itself, without any distortion of the image, is impressive and how not to appreciate the way the interface – no matter what you look at – resizes instantly in the right format. Foldable screens blow a breath of fresh air on a sector that has not changed significantly in 10 years. From the moment you take the Huawei Mate X out of its box, you will feel the urge to fold and unfold it again and again.

By folding backwards as it does, this large screen splits in half, giving you a slab of 6.6 inches. As a result, the videos and photos are superb, and there is no notch to reduce the immersion.

More smartphone than tablet?

Having a big screen even when the phone is folded makes it much more usable than the Galaxy Fold and its small 4.6-inch outdoor display. With the Galaxy Fold, the impression was to have a foldable tablet. In the case of Mate X, it's a little the opposite. It is comfortable to use and relatively thin, it fits in the pocket of jeans, you will not have to hold it in the hand all day.

The disadvantage of folding the screen to the outside? He is permanently exposed to keys, coins and other things lying in a pocket or on a table. Although the plastic seems hard enough, it is difficult to guarantee the long term. Let's not forget that Samsung canceled all the orders of the original Fold as a result of many cases of broken screen and finally launched it with a new design …

The OLED screen itself is bright, with sparkling colors. Watching videos when folded is great, but it's when you unfold it that the result is really convincing.

Some negative remarks …

To allow it to bend, the screen is covered with plastic and not glass, there are undulations visible on the surface when it is flat. However, they seem a little less visible than on the Fold, which is probably due to the fact that the screen does not bend at such a sharp angle. After a few minutes of use, these waves are quickly forgotten.

Another note, the hinge is a bit rigid. Folding it backwards gives the impression of forcing the mechanism. But maybe it's something you have to get used to and evaporate once you've overcome the terrifying sensation of trying to fold a smartphone in two. The physical clasp system is quite practical and there is an easy access button to release the screen.

And the photo in all this?

The cameras are arranged vertically on a vertical bar, which is also convenient enough to hold the phone in tablet mode. This means that cameras do not block the screen with a notch, even for selfies, as you simply flip the phone and use the main camera.

The photo module is about the same as the Huawei P30 Pro: a standard lens, a 3x and 5x zoom lens, an ultra-wide-angle lens and a fourth ToF sensor for depth processing. The result is satisfactory, especially the portrait mode which is extremely accurate. The show is also well managed and uses a very efficient night mode that captures clear, crisp images when the scene is dark.

The other features are logically those of a high-end smartphone. The Huawei Mate X runs on a Kirin 980 processor with 8GB of RAM and 512GB of internal storage. With its 4,500 mAh battery, it has a range of one day. We regret that it is only available in China.

CNET.com article adapted by CNETFrance

Apple has acquired a startup focused on the development of artificial intelligence and its application to photography.

This is the Spectral Edge company that according to a Bloomberg report published on December 12, has been acquired by the apple company recently, as another investment to improve the quality of photographic equipment on their cell phones. At the moment the amount for which Apple has acquired the startup.

There is also no information on whether the Spectral Edge team will be incorporated into Apple or, on the contrary, only use their patents. The news has not been officially confirmed by Apple or Spectral Edge, although the website of the startup it's no longer available. Apple does not usually respond to requests for comments about rumors or reports.

In recent months Apple has set its sights on more emerging companies. For example, in June 2019 those of Cupertino acquired the autonomous driving startup, Drive.ai. Apple hired dozens of startup engineers and among the assets acquired in the transaction estimated at about US $ 77 million, there are also several of the autonomous cars of the startup

Previous rumors also pointed out that Apple may have recently acquired the UK-based virtual reality and motion control company, IKinema, as part of the development of your expected augmented reality glasses.

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Microsoft presented by complete surprise during its new Xbox family console, The Game Awards 2019. Its name is Xbox Series X and it reaches the end of 2020.

Interestingly, Xbox Series X looks like a PC, and according to Phil Spencer, head of Xbox, is a powerful platform that developers have been working on titles that will take advantage of their specifications for some time.

One of those games is Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2, sequel to the successful Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice from the Ninja Theory studios.

Among the Xbox Series X features we know that it includes a custom CPU based on the AMD Zen 2 and Radeon RDNA architecture, storage through an SSD unit and support for 8K resolution, up to 120fps and ray tracing, according to Xbox. Of course, the console is backward compatible, with all past generations of Xbox

The new Xbox will arrive in Christmas of 2020. It has a new control command with changes in its design compared to the previous one, and yes the console It can be placed horizontally or vertically.