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Nintendo's Switch update overhauls the eShop by switching it to a native app for faster, more responsive browsing, adds dark mode tied to the system theme, and enables PIN protection for the eShop and saved payment methods; it also adds 10-second video scrubbing in the eShop and News app, with better performance on Switch 2.
YouTube has stated that a native app for Switch 2 is coming soon, noting it is not yet available on the new console but will be. The rumor originated from a Discord moderator, and Switch 2’s upgraded hardware could support 4K HDR video once the app launches.
Steam for Mac has finally been updated to a native Apple Silicon version in a beta release, offering significantly improved performance and responsiveness by moving away from reliance on Rosetta 2, which is being phased out in future macOS versions.
The Google Messages app on the Pixel Tablet is a non-native experience that lacks smart in-notification reply options and has several annoyances, including performance issues and animation stutter. The app is a homescreen shortcut to the web, and the QR code pairing process is jarring compared to other third-party messaging options. The author suggests that Google should replace the PWA experience with a native app, even if it means dealing with QR codes. Google needs to address this issue as it continues to push Messages and RCS and builds for the Pixel Tablet and large Android screens.