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MENA Hero Project: Empowering Game Developers in the Region

Sony Interactive Entertainment has launched the MENA Hero Project, an incubator program for local game developers in the MENA region. The initiative focuses on PS5, PC, and PSVR2 to to enhance growth and innovation in gaming.

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Sleep Apnea detection available to Apple Watch users in MENA region

The Apple Watch is offering Sleep Apnea tracking feature with watchOS 11, utilizing accelerometer data and machine learning to detect breathing disturbances. This feature is aimed at individuals 18 and older and is available in several Middle Eastern countries.

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Samsung TV Plus Available in MENA region

Samsung Electronics is expanding its Samsung TV Plus service in the MENA region, offering a wide range of entertainment, drama, and lifestyle content at no cost to users in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt. Plans are afoot to expand it to more countries across the MENA region.

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Apple Maps available on web for MENA region

Apple Maps is now available on the web (currently in beta) after being mobile-only for over 12 years. The web version includes access to many of the iOS/iPadOS features, with more features to be added in the near future.

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Multi-camera recording, iPad support & more debut on Blackmagic Camera app for iOS

Blackmagic Design has updated its Camera app for iOS with the 2.0 release, adding native iPad support, and multi-camera recording and monitoring are available using iPhone and iPad.

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Google’s Circle for Search on Android: Deadpool and Wolverine easter egg

Google’s new ‘Circle to Search’ feature unlcoks an easter egg for the new Deadpool and Wolverine movie. This promotional easter egg allows users to summon Deadpool, Wolverine, or Dogpool by circling their names on any website mentioning the characters.

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