Screen sharing arrives on WhatsApp, Netflix calm in the face of numerous terminations, this is the recap ‘of the week

A very practical new feature on WhatsApp, Netflix subscribers are still unhappy, ARM presents a new architecture which should increase the autonomy of our Androids, this is the recap of the week.

As the French state continues its fight against tax evasion, WhatsApp benefits from a very practical new tool and the five creators of Flawless are sentenced to more than 30 years in prison in total. Netflix does not seem to be worried about the many subscription cancellations since the end of account sharing.

The autonomy of our Androids will soon be greatly improved

ARM introduced ARMV9.2, its new architecture, featuring new cores such as Cortex-X4, Cortex-A720 and Cortex-A520. This new generation promises better performance while being more energy efficient. We can therefore expect to see the autonomy of our Android smartphones soar from the end of 2023.

Read: Android: smartphone autonomy will soar in 2023, here’s why

A very practical new feature on WhatsApp

A new tool is now available for WhatsApp beta testers. This is screen sharing, a particularly practical feature that allows you to record content that appears on the screen or share it. This new option should soon be deployed in the consumer version of the famous messaging application.

Read: WhatsApp: this new feature will make you the computer technician of the family

A new plan to fight against tax evasion

Monday, May 29, the Minister of Public Accounts, Gabriel Attal, lifted the veil on the plan to fight against tax evasion. The latter would represent a chasm of 6 to 8 billion euros for the French State, which is determined to fight against cheaters. In order to unmask them, the Minister explained that from 2025, the French will be instructed to report by SMS the discrepancies observed between the care received and the care billed to Health Insurance.

Read: Tax fraud: the government wants to unmask cheaters with SMS

30 years in prison for the creators of Flawless

Seven years after the birth of Flawless, the sentence for the five men at the head of this enormous pirate service has fallen and it is particularly heavy. Indeed, the five of them, the companions are fined a total of several million pounds and more than 30 years in prison. The Chesterfield court shut down the largest IPTV service in UK history.

Read: IPTV: they are sentenced to more than 30 years in prison for having created one of the largest pirate services in the world

Subscribers keep leaving Netflix

Since the end of account sharing, Netflix has seen its number of subscribers decrease visibly. Indeed, users did not welcome this news and searches ” cancel netflix have since exploded on search engines. The streaming platform does not seem to be worried about these terminations and remains convinced that revenues will increase in the long term.

Read: Netflix: subscribers cancel en masse after the end of account sharing, but everything is fine

Our tests of the week

Sony Xperia 1 V: much better than its predecessor

Sony has heeded reviews of the Xperia 1 IV to deliver a quality smartphone at the best value for money. The Xperia 1 V is sleek and offers the perfect screen size for watching movies. Heat management is under control, battery life is good and the audio experience is excellent. Sony has also perfected the photo part. Be careful, this new smartphone is not free from flaws: the screen calibration is not terrible, the recharging is too slow and we are still disappointed by the number of Android updates promised.

Read: Sony Xperia 1 V test: the humility of accepting change

Diablo 4: a great playful success

Blizzard offers here a game that is still just as fun for several people, with magnificent graphics and whose gameplay is intuitive and very pleasant. We love its atmosphere, its open world full of secrets, and its in-depth narration that will delight lore fans. Be careful, the MMO aspect will require you to be always connected. Diablo 4 is a great video game, but it may seem unwelcoming to new players.

Read: Diablo 4 test: a game of hell with demonic efficiency

Street Fighter 6: something to delight fighting game fans

Whether you are a fighting game buff or a beginner in the field, Street Fighter 6 should appeal. The animations and graphics are superb, the battles are exciting thanks to the Drive System, the art direction is strong and we salute the amount of activities offered by the developers at Capcom. The only downside is the Wolrd Tour, which could quickly lose its charm.

Read: Test Street Fighter 6: the fight between tradition and modernity