Passkeys are starting to take hold, a brand new interface for the WhatsApp application, the impressive acceleration of the Cybertruck revealed in a video, that’s the recap of the week.
Users of the WhatsApp Android application will be delighted to discover the brand new, more modern interface. While Google wants to see passwords disappear in favor of passkeys, Waze is seeing its popularity decline visibly. A new video lifts the veil on the Cybertruck’s impressive acceleration capabilities. Finally, we explain how to install Windows 11 on your PC even if it does not meet the minimum required specifications.
One-star ratings are increasing on the Waze app
While Waze is used by millions of motorists and remains very popular, repeated bugs and trip errors are starting to tire users. Indeed, there are more and more one-star ratings on the Google Play Store. The navigation application still displays an honorable average rating of 4.2/5 but responsiveness and correction of problems would be welcome if the community GPS does not want to continue to be poorly rated.
Read: Why Waze is experiencing a wave of one-star ratings on the Play Store
Could passkeys soon replace passwords?
In any case, it is a new authentication method widely supported by Google. In fact, for several days now, Google has been asking you to create a passkey when you want to log in to your account. A more practical and secure measure which could motivate the other big names in Silicon Valley to also impose the creation of passeskeys for access to their services.
Read: Google is now pushing you to create a passkey, passwords have one foot in the grave
Windows 11: everyone can now install the update
While Microsoft had limited access to Windows 11 with minimum system requirements, it is now very easy to bypass the limitations and install the update, regardless of your machine. Indeed, a simple command line prevents the operating system from carrying out checks of your computer’s components. Users can therefore install the update without any problem.
Read: Windows 11: forcing the installation of the update on non-compatible PCs becomes child’s play
WhatsApp gets a new interface
As reported by our colleagues at WABetaInfo, WhatsApp users should soon discover the new interface of the instant messaging application. Beta testers can already benefit from a new, more modern design and other users should have access to this new version in the coming weeks. New colors, new icons, floating action button, several new features should accompany this update.
Read: WhatsApp: the interface gets a makeover on the Android application
The Cybertruck: impressive power
If the Cybertruck will never be a sports car given its XXL measurements, Tesla’s future electric car still offers impressive levels of performance, particularly in terms of acceleration. Indeed, a video published on the networks allowed us to discover the power of the Cybertruck from a standing start.
Read: Cybertruck: Tesla’s pickup is not a racing car, but this standing start is breathtaking
Our tests of the week
Fiat 600e: good quality/comfort/price ratio
The Fiat 600e won us over with its pretty design, even if we regret that the interior is perhaps a little too covered in plastic. Once installed in the passenger compartment, nothing to say about comfort, the driving position is very good. The autonomy is correct, provided you don’t just drive on the highway.
Read: Fiat 600e test: honey, I made the 500 bigger!
Xiaomi 13T Pro: a true champion!
Xiaomi hits hard with a smartphone offering excellent value for money. The 13T Pro is a powerful device, equipped with ultra-fast charging and 144 Hz screen refreshing. On the photo side, if you lose a little sharpness at night, the Leica quality is still there -you and will allow you to take beautiful photos. The only downside is the autonomy of the Xiaomi, particularly in gaming and photo/video mode.
Read: Xiaomi 13T Pro test: high-end services for a mid-range price (or almost)
Pixel 8 Pro: an impressive camera phone
Certainly, the autonomy deserved to be better and we regret the price increase compared to its predecessor, but the Pixel 8 Pro remains one of the best smartphones on the market currently, and perhaps the best camera phone. It’s a sleek device, with a bright, perfectly calibrated screen and we love the clever use of AI. Be careful, however, the Pixel 8 Pro’s processor is not as efficient as those of some competitors.
Read: Pixel 8 Pro test: what if he was the new king of photography?
Motorola Edge 40 Neo: a good mid-range smartphone
If you are looking for a smartphone for less than 400 euros, the Edge 40 Neo could appeal to you. Motorola offers here a mid-range smartphone with a premium design and stable performance. The fast charging is efficient and you can easily take beautiful portraits. However, we regret that the overall photo experience is very average, even during the day. Please note, Android will only be updated for two years.
Read: Motorola Edge 40 Neo review: a good alternative to Samsung’s Galaxy A
