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iOS 26 Beta 4 is here — AI news, liquid glass glow and more sneak peek features tailor-made for you
Apple has released iOS 26 Beta 4 to developers, offering a preview of the upcoming public beta. The update includes the return of AI-powered news summaries with a disclaimer about potential inaccuracies. It also refines the Liquid Glass UI with enhanced transparency and introduces new dynamic wallpapers, aiming for a smarter and more intuitive iPhone experience.
iOS 26 beta launching this week? Here’s what iPhone users should know
Apple is anticipated to release the public beta of iOS 26 this week, slightly later than usual due to significant design overhauls. The update will bring a liquid glass interface, smarter Siri, and a revamped Photos app. However, support will end for iPhone Xs, Xs Max, and XR, while introducing features like iPhone mirroring on Mac and Tap to Cash.
Twitter founder Jack Dorsey launches Bitchat, a decentralised messaging platform
On Sunday, Dorsey revealed on social media platform X, as Twitter is currently known, that a beta version of the app is now live on Apple’s TestFlight, and a detailed white paper has been published on GitHub.
Elon Musk’s XChat feature enables audio, video calls on X without a phone number
XChat's encrypted feature is similar to what Meta Platforms like WhatsApp and Instagram are trying to achieve. WhatsApp uses a protocol for full end-to-end encryption. Messenger and Instagram are rolling out E2E encryption across chats gradually. The shift highlights a broader trend towards user privacy and autonomy.
ETtech Explainer: What is XChat, the new DM feature coming to X
Elon Musk's X is testing a new direct messaging feature called XChat for beta users. This feature will replace the existing DM system. XChat includes advanced group chats and a disappearing message mode. It offers Signal-like encryption secured by a passcode. X is also developing X Money, a digital transaction platform powered by Visa.
Starfield January 17 Update: Bethesda reveals early patch notes for Steam Beta
Bethesda Game Studios unveils early patch details for the Starfield January 17 update on Steam Beta, focusing on quest fixes, stability, and graphical improvements. The update promises over 100 adjustments, with full patch notes expected next week.
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Spotify users facing massive crashing issues on Android
The problem leaves the app unable to open, with it crashing within a second or two of trying to first open it. However, the problem appears to be restricted to the most recent Spotify for Android beta update, version 8.9.2.169, the report mentioned.
Final Fantasy XIV finally coming to Xbox after PC, PlayStation. Release date, other details of video game
Final Fantasy XIV or FFXIV is finally heading to Xbox. The wishes have been granted, although it took some time, a decade of wait.
Meta launches Android beta for Threads after it amasses 70 million users
The invitation for the Android beta programme says that "certain data on your use of the app will be collected and shared with the developer to help improve the app."
Twitter introduces paywall in new TweetDeck version, restricts access for unverified users
Twitter has launched a new version of its dashboard application, TweetDeck, to address user issues. However, it will now be exclusively available to verified users who subscribe to the paid service Twitter Blue.
Twitter loses allure with some news publishers, once its ‘lifeblood’
Musk’s Twitter is facing some of its first major media organization boycotts. NPR will no longer use the site because Twitter labeled its accounts as “state-affiliated media,” a description it also uses for propaganda from Russia and China.
Nothing OS 1.5.0 based on Android 13 beta coming to Phone (1) soon, hints Carl Pei
The UK-based technology company, Nothing, launched its first Android smartphone earlier this year.
AI-generated artwork wins prize in art competition in US! Find out how
Allen is the president of Incarnate Games, a tabletop gaming company in Colorado. His work is called "Space Opera Theater".
Tesla Full self-driving Beta V.11 likely to be ready for wide release soon: Elon Musk
According to Teslarati, last week, Elon Musk projected that FSD Beta version 10.13 would be released in "two weeks".
This is how Twitter's Edit button will finally work
The Edit button will show the user the entire original content, and the user can then either delete the whole post or start over, as the tool appears not just for grammatical errors.
Elon Musk promises 'dedicated robotaxi' with futuristic look from Tesla
Musk has several times missed his targets of full autonomy. In 2019, he said robotaxis with no human drivers would be available in some US markets in 2020.
Tesla pulls its new Full Self-Driving beta due to software 'issues'
The setback comes as Tesla is under regulatory scrutiny over the safety of its semi-autonomous driving technology, which it calls "FSD."
Clubhouse launches Android app as downloads plummet
The app, which spiked in popularity early this year after celebrity billionaire Elon Musk and others appeared in audio chats, has sparked copy cats from startups and larger rivals including Facebook and Twitter
Twitter held discussions for $4 billion takeover of Clubhouse
Chief Executive Officer Jack Dorsey is bullish on the potential for audio as a new way for people to interact on Twitter, and the company has long bet on live content through partnership deals and acquisitions.
LinkedIn goes Clubhouse way, confirms working on audio feature
LinkedIn will soon start beta testing of its new audio feature.
Tesla could widen release of 'self-driving' software in two weeks
In October, Tesla released a beta, or test version, of what it calls a "Full Self Driving" software upgrade to an undisclosed number of "expert, careful" drivers.
Nirmala Sitharaman launches facility for instant, free PAN using Aadhaar
The facility is a paper-less, free of cost and on a real-time basis. As per the income tax department, the turn-around-time of alloting an e-PAN is 10 minutes on a real-time basis.
A welcome move: WhatsApp’s new update now allows 8 users in audio, video calls
Apple's FaceTime video calling tool supports 32 people while Facebook Messenger can support up to 50 people in a call.
It's official! Android 8.0 is called Oreo
Android 8.0 Oreo comes with loads of new features such as Native picture-in-picture mode, Notification Badges & Smart Text Selection.
Now you can share your WhatsApp status on web too, here's how
The new Status feature is part of WhatsApp Web update version 0.2.5854.
Paytm starts offering free wifi service to its customers
This initiative has been rolled out in a metro station in Noida and will soon be available across all metro stations in Delhi.
Microsoft can't decide if it's giving away Windows 10 for free
Seems pretty clear, then: only users upgrading from Windows 7 or 8 will get a free upgrade, which is in line with Microsoft's previous announcements.
Overhauled Yahoo! email makes it debut
An overhauled version of Yahoo! Mail was rolled out late Tuesday as the pioneering Internet firm sought to better integrate trends such as social networking.
China's microblogs facing new restrictions
China's Twitter-like microblogs are facing new threats of censorship.
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