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Leawo Software, a professional multimedia software giant, officially rolled Leawo Video Converter Ultimate Version 7.6.0.0 out of the production line. The performance of the newest version of Leawo Video Converter Ultimate has been greatly improved. BD ISO image file has been added into the supporting list, and the list also contains video files employing H.264 and H.265 video codec. The screenshot feature and bottom layer are well optimized. Moreover, a Dutch version has been added to total the UI language to 11 different kinds.

The newest version of Leawo Blu-ray Ripper V7.6.0.0 has been released with many features improved, BD ISO image file supported, screenshot effect optimized, bottom layer optimized, and Dutch version added.

For better experience on copying Blu-ray and DVD movies, Leawo Software officially upgraded Blu-ray Copy to V7.6.0.0. Leawo tech team has added support of BD ISO input, and Dutch UI language. Also, the new version allows people to manually change title order for backup and delivers improved completeness of BD50 to BD25 backup. Through this upgrade, Leawo Blu-ray Copy gets faster decoding, better disc reading and playback performance.

For better movie converting and backup experience, Leawo officially upgraded its all-inclusive media player – Prof. Media to V.7.6.0.0. The new version gets extra H.265/H.264 video converter and Blu-ray ISO converter.

At the same day (September 7) when Apple announced iPhone 7 and Apple Watch 2, Sony also announced two new game consoles. The first one is a slimmer version of PlayStation 4. Still having the same name - PS4, the slimmer game console will replace the existing PS4 model, and it will be released on September 15, a week later from now. The second console called PS4 Pro with 4K and HDR support, better known for its code name Neo, will be released on November 10.

In order to attract more people to purchase Xbox One S and seize the initiative in the fierce competition with the upcoming Sony's September 7 PlayStation announcement, Microsoft has started an extra aggressive push on the Xbox One S. Beginning with September 6, when people buy an Xbox One S (or the original Xbox One) from Microsoft, they will receive a free $50 Microsoft Store gift code and a free Ubisoft game as well as a $10 discount towards an Xbox One wireless controller purchase. The offer for the free game expires on Oct. 31, while the offer for the $50 gift card does not seem to have an end date yet.

Apple officially sent out an email to app developers, notifying them of two methods of well organizing apps in the App Store in order to make it easier for people to find great apps that suit different needs. For one thing, Apple will remove problematic apps that have not been updated for compatibility with recent versions of iOS and MacOS. For the other, Apple will be strict with the naming of apps, encouraging a shorter app name of no longer than 50 characters. Apple will implement these two methods from the developer community starting September 7, 2016 when Apple is expected to announce iPhone 7, a new version of Apple Watch (second-generation Apple Watch), and iOS 10.

The new Xbox One product, Xbox One S, has been released for weeks. To make it more convenient and easier for Xbox newbies, Leawo Software officially shared 3 ways o pair Xbox controller with Xbox One S and Windows 10 computer. Xbox One S newbies get effective solutions to pair Xbox controller with Xbox One S and Windows 10 computer wirelessly.

Marvel released a short video clip on Twitter and Facebook on August 27th, explaining why Thor, the Norse god and one of the Avengers, was absent in Civil War while Captain America and Iron Man were having a big fight. In the video, he was in Australia, enjoying his life under a bathrobe with his room-mate named Darryl.

Apple Inc., the world's second largest smartphone manufacturer, is expected to announce the next iPhone model and probably a new version of Apple Watch at its September 7 event in San Francisco. The company just sent out invites for a press conference on Wednesday, September 7. The event will take place on September 7 at 1pm ET/10am PT.