Skillz Weekly News Recap - Microsoft Launched Project xCloud on iOS Devices

Skillz Weekly News Recap – Microsoft Launched Project xCloud on iOS Devices

Samsung announced the Galaxy S20. The new device starts at $999 and has three different variations, including the S20, S20+, and S20 Ultra. (TechCrunch)
Samsung also released the Galaxy Z Flip, a foldable phone with a 6.7-inch OLED display. The phone shrinks into a small square when folded and costs $1,380. (The Verge)
Google announced Emoji Kitchen, an update to Android devices that allows users to mix and match emojis. The update lets you blend any two emojis, creating an expressive new way to communicate. (Fast Company)
Microsoft launched its game streaming service, Project xCloud, on iOS devices. The feature previously debuted to customers in the U.S., UK, and Canada. (PocketGamer.biz)
Google is expanding ways to improve news content and partnerships. This improvement could include paying publishers to include their content in a news product. (The Verge)

Game livestream viewership reached nearly 500 million viewing hours last month. This number is up 17% from January 2019. (VentureBeat)
Nintendo and the Pokémon Company launched “Pokémon Home,” a new cloud gaming service. The service will allow users to manage all their Pokémon across mobile devices and the Switch via an app. (CNET)
Glu Mobile announced that its new title, “Disney Sorcerer’s Arena,” is available for pre-registration. The game will feature classic Disney and Pixar characters in arena-style battle. (VentureBeat)
Rovio soft-launched “Angry Birds Tennis” in the U.S. and Mexico. The free-to-play title features different game modes and new characters in player-versus-player competition. (PocketGamer.biz)
Google announced five new games for its Stadia streaming service. The new games are “Panzer Dragoon: Remake,” “Serious Sam Collection,” “Lost Words: Beyond the Page,” “Stacks On Stacks (On Stacks),” and “Spitlings.” (Engadget)