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Apple Seeds iOS 18.5 Developer Beta 3 Update for iPhone; Public Beta 2 Also Released
Apple on Monday rolled out the iOS 18.5 Developer Beta 3 update to developers and beta testers. It arrives as a minor update for the iPhone with similar features in tow. Alongside, it bundles fixes for a bug that caused black screen to appear on the new Apple Vision Pro. Apple also seeded the iOS 18.5 Public Beta 2 update with a handful of changes ...
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Android 16 Beta 4 Update Reportedly Modifies Clock Font on Pixel Phones; AOD Clocks Get Dynamic Colour
Google released the Android 16 Beta 4 update last Thursday and while the changelog suggested that it only had fixes for several bugs on Pixel, it allegedly makes some modifications to the user interface (UI) too. According to a report, the update modifies the font for the clock on the Pixel’s status bar. Although the overall appearance remains id...
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WhatsApp Message Translation Feature Spotted on Latest Beta Version
WhatsApp has begun testing a new in-app message translation feature on its Android app. Spotted by a feature tracker, the new message translation feature enables seamless, automatic on-device translation. The 'translate messages' feature processes chats directly on the user's device, and will ask users to select and download language packs for offl...
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WhatsApp Developing Feature to Select Auto-Download Quality for Photos and Videos
WhatsApp is developing a new feature allowing users more control over automatic media download quality. A feature tracker revealed the platform is testing an option to choose between standard and HD quality for automatically downloaded images and videos. Read on to know how this feature will work when it is rolled out to users in the future.
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OpenAI Introduces Flex Processing in API to Help Developers Cut AI Usage Costs
OpenAI is introducing a new service tier for developers starting Thursday via its application programming interface (API). Dubbed Flex processing, it reduces the AI usage costs by half for developers, compared to standard pricing. However, the lowered prices come with the consequence of slower response times and occasional resource unavailability.
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Grok Gets New Memory Feature to Offer Personalised Replies Based on Past Chats
xAI announced the rollout of a new memory feature for the Grok artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot on Thursday. Similar to ChatGPT and Gemini, the feature will allow Grok to remember specific details about users, which it can use to personalise future conversations. Memories will also enable the chatbot to deliver tailored advice and recommendatio...
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Google Pixel 9a Is Now Eligible for Android 16 Beta Programme
Google released the Android 16 Beta 4 update on Thursday with several fixes for several bugs in tow. However, it also brings crucial news for owners of the latest Google Pixel 9a. As per the Mountain View-based tech giant, the handset, which was launched on March 19, is now eligible for the Android 16 Beta Programme.
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Android 16 Beta 4 Rolling Out With Fixes for Developer and User-Reported Issues, Expanded OEM Support
Google on Thursday rolled out the Android 16 Beta 4 to developers and testers. The latest testing version of Google's smartphone operating system arrives with fixes for several issues that were reported by developers and users in the previous update. This includes rectifications related to excessive power drain, delayed haptic feedback, and Pixel W...
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Google to Help Android App Developers Identify Excessive Battery Drain With New Android Vitals Metric
Google has begun beta testing a new metric to help Android app developers identify apps causing excessive battery drain. A new Android Vitals metric to pinpoint excessive wake locks, a key factor behind in idle battery drain. The company suggests these metrics could eventually highlight optimised apps on the Google Play store.
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One UI 8 Hands-On Video Hints Towards Rollout of AI-Powered Now Brief Feature on Galaxy Z Flip 6
A One UI 8 hands-on video has surfaced which showcases the possible changes coming with Samsung’s upcoming operating system (OS). An early beta build of the Android 16-based firmware hints that Samsung will be bring its Galaxy AI-powered Now Brief feature, which debuted with the flagship Galaxy S25 series in January, to the Galaxy Z Flip 6 and ot...
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iOS 18.5 Public Beta 1 for iPhone With Changes to Mail App and AppleCare Page Rolls Out
Apple on Tuesday released the iOS 18.5 Public Beta 1 update for the iPhone. It is said to be a minor update with only a handful of changes on offer. There are subtle changes to the Mail app and users can now choose to view Contact Photos within the email client. Further, the AppleCare information banner has been updated to provide a more comprehens...
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iOS 18.5 Developer Beta 2 With Fixes for Apple Vision Pro App, Writing Tools Rolls Out
Apple on Monday released the iOS 18.5 Developer Beta 2 update for the iPhone to developers and beta testers. It is an iterative update and does not contain any noticeable new features. Building upon the release of the iOS 18.5 Developer Beta 1 earlier this month, the latest beta update for iPhone brings fixes for bugs related to the Apple Vision Pr...
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OnePlus 13 Reportedly Gets Customisable Battery Charging Limit Feature With Android 16 Beta 2 Update
OnePlus rolled out the Android 16 Beta 2 update for the OnePlus 13 to developers and beta testers last week. As per claims online, the update includes a customisable battery charging limit feature which enables them to set the limit till which the phone can be charged, potentially prolonging its battery life.
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Razer PC Remote Play for Streaming Games to Mobile Devices and Windows-Based Handhelds Launched
Gaming company Razer announced the official launch of the Razer PC Remote Play platform on Thursday. First announced at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2025 in beta, the platform allows streaming of PC games to mobile devices such as phones and tablets, along with Windows-based handhelds. The company says it takes advantage of the full frame ra...
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Xiaomi Announces Android 16 Developer Preview Programme for Xiaomi 15 and Xiaomi 14T Pro
Xiaomi on Wednesday announced the commencement of its Android 16 Developer Preview Programme starting with two handsets. This means developers with Xiaomi 15 and the Xiaomi 14T Pro can enroll in the programme to get an early access to the Chinese OEM’s Android 15 succeeding OS and test out all the new features. The programme requires users to dow...
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Apple Seeds iOS 18.5 Developer Beta 3 Update for iPhone; Public Beta 2 Also Released
Apple on Monday rolled out the iOS 18.5 Developer Beta 3 update to developers and beta testers. It arrives as a minor update for the iPhone with similar features in tow. Alongside, it bundles fixes for a bug that caused black screen to appear on the new Apple Vision Pro. Apple also seeded the iOS 18.5 Public Beta 2 update with a handful of changes ...
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Android 16 Beta 4 Update Reportedly Modifies Clock Font on Pixel Phones; AOD Clocks Get Dynamic Colour
Google released the Android 16 Beta 4 update last Thursday and while the changelog suggested that it only had fixes for several bugs on Pixel, it allegedly makes some modifications to the user interface (UI) too. According to a report, the update modifies the font for the clock on the Pixel’s status bar. Although the overall appearance remains id...
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WhatsApp Message Translation Feature Spotted on Latest Beta Version
WhatsApp has begun testing a new in-app message translation feature on its Android app. Spotted by a feature tracker, the new message translation feature enables seamless, automatic on-device translation. The 'translate messages' feature processes chats directly on the user's device, and will ask users to select and download language packs for offl...
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WhatsApp Developing Feature to Select Auto-Download Quality for Photos and Videos
WhatsApp is developing a new feature allowing users more control over automatic media download quality. A feature tracker revealed the platform is testing an option to choose between standard and HD quality for automatically downloaded images and videos. Read on to know how this feature will work when it is rolled out to users in the future.
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OpenAI Introduces Flex Processing in API to Help Developers Cut AI Usage Costs
OpenAI is introducing a new service tier for developers starting Thursday via its application programming interface (API). Dubbed Flex processing, it reduces the AI usage costs by half for developers, compared to standard pricing. However, the lowered prices come with the consequence of slower response times and occasional resource unavailability.
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Grok Gets New Memory Feature to Offer Personalised Replies Based on Past Chats
xAI announced the rollout of a new memory feature for the Grok artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot on Thursday. Similar to ChatGPT and Gemini, the feature will allow Grok to remember specific details about users, which it can use to personalise future conversations. Memories will also enable the chatbot to deliver tailored advice and recommendatio...
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Google Pixel 9a Is Now Eligible for Android 16 Beta Programme
Google released the Android 16 Beta 4 update on Thursday with several fixes for several bugs in tow. However, it also brings crucial news for owners of the latest Google Pixel 9a. As per the Mountain View-based tech giant, the handset, which was launched on March 19, is now eligible for the Android 16 Beta Programme.
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Android 16 Beta 4 Rolling Out With Fixes for Developer and User-Reported Issues, Expanded OEM Support
Google on Thursday rolled out the Android 16 Beta 4 to developers and testers. The latest testing version of Google's smartphone operating system arrives with fixes for several issues that were reported by developers and users in the previous update. This includes rectifications related to excessive power drain, delayed haptic feedback, and Pixel W...
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Google to Help Android App Developers Identify Excessive Battery Drain With New Android Vitals Metric
Google has begun beta testing a new metric to help Android app developers identify apps causing excessive battery drain. A new Android Vitals metric to pinpoint excessive wake locks, a key factor behind in idle battery drain. The company suggests these metrics could eventually highlight optimised apps on the Google Play store.
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One UI 8 Hands-On Video Hints Towards Rollout of AI-Powered Now Brief Feature on Galaxy Z Flip 6
A One UI 8 hands-on video has surfaced which showcases the possible changes coming with Samsung’s upcoming operating system (OS). An early beta build of the Android 16-based firmware hints that Samsung will be bring its Galaxy AI-powered Now Brief feature, which debuted with the flagship Galaxy S25 series in January, to the Galaxy Z Flip 6 and ot...
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iOS 18.5 Public Beta 1 for iPhone With Changes to Mail App and AppleCare Page Rolls Out
Apple on Tuesday released the iOS 18.5 Public Beta 1 update for the iPhone. It is said to be a minor update with only a handful of changes on offer. There are subtle changes to the Mail app and users can now choose to view Contact Photos within the email client. Further, the AppleCare information banner has been updated to provide a more comprehens...
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iOS 18.5 Developer Beta 2 With Fixes for Apple Vision Pro App, Writing Tools Rolls Out
Apple on Monday released the iOS 18.5 Developer Beta 2 update for the iPhone to developers and beta testers. It is an iterative update and does not contain any noticeable new features. Building upon the release of the iOS 18.5 Developer Beta 1 earlier this month, the latest beta update for iPhone brings fixes for bugs related to the Apple Vision Pr...
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OnePlus 13 Reportedly Gets Customisable Battery Charging Limit Feature With Android 16 Beta 2 Update
OnePlus rolled out the Android 16 Beta 2 update for the OnePlus 13 to developers and beta testers last week. As per claims online, the update includes a customisable battery charging limit feature which enables them to set the limit till which the phone can be charged, potentially prolonging its battery life.
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Razer PC Remote Play for Streaming Games to Mobile Devices and Windows-Based Handhelds Launched
Gaming company Razer announced the official launch of the Razer PC Remote Play platform on Thursday. First announced at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2025 in beta, the platform allows streaming of PC games to mobile devices such as phones and tablets, along with Windows-based handhelds. The company says it takes advantage of the full frame ra...
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Xiaomi Announces Android 16 Developer Preview Programme for Xiaomi 15 and Xiaomi 14T Pro
Xiaomi on Wednesday announced the commencement of its Android 16 Developer Preview Programme starting with two handsets. This means developers with Xiaomi 15 and the Xiaomi 14T Pro can enroll in the programme to get an early access to the Chinese OEM’s Android 15 succeeding OS and test out all the new features. The programme requires users to dow...
