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  iOS 26 Beta 4 Setting Reportedly Hints at HomePod With Display and Siri Support

  Apple's latest iOS 26 Beta 4 update hints at a new HomePod device featuring a display. This corroborates prior reports of Apple developing a smart home device with a touchscreen. The new HomePod is said to offer control over other smart home devices, integrate with Siri, and support Apple's apps and services.

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  Apple's App Store Policy Changes Said to Get EU Approval Soon

  Apple's updated App Store policies for EU developers are reportedly expected to gain approval from antitrust regulators. This would help Apple avoid hefty daily fines, potentially 5 percent of its average daily global revenue, that could be imposed by EU regulators. The company was already fined EUR 500 million in April for violating the EU's Digit...

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  iOS 26 Beta 4 Rolling Out With Visual Changes to Liquid Glass, Notification Summaries for News and More

  Apple on Tuesday released the iOS 26 Beta 4 update for iPhone. It is initially available only to developers and beta testers, and brings key changes over the previous iteration which was released earlier this month. Liquid Glass, which is Apple's new UI design with glass-like elements, has again been dialled back up. The Cupertino-based tech giant ...

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  iOS 18.6 Release Candidate Beta Released Alongside macOS 15.6 RC and More for Both Public and Developers

  Apple has released the release candidate betas of iOS 18.6, macOS 15.6, tvOS 18.6, watchOS 11.6 and more to both its developer and public channels. The updates are rolling out to various products part of the Apple ecosystem. These updates don’t bring any substantial updates as Apple prepares for the bigger Liquid Glass updates coming to the same ...

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  iOS 26 Public Beta to Release This Week, iOS 27 Development to Kick-Off Soon: Report

  Apple unveiled iOS 26 as the next iteration of the iPhone operating system (OS) at WWDC 2025 in June. Since then, a couple of developer beta updates have been released. However, the iOS 26 Public Beta is yet to see the light of day. According to a seasoned journalist, the public beta build of the upcoming OS could be released as soon as this week. ...

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  Apple Plans New MacBook Pro, iPhone 17e And iPads By Early 2026

  Apple Inc. is planning an ambitious pipeline of new products for release during the first half of 2026, including a new low-end iPhone, multiple iPads and upgraded Macs.

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  Apple Reportedly Working on Sealed-Device Update System for MacBook Units at Apple Stores

  Apple is reportedly developing an update system for sealed Mac computers, which could allow the company to ship devices from Apple Stores with the latest macOS version. It could mirror Apple's existing wireless update process for sealed iPhone units in stores, which can remotely power on the phone, install the newest software, and then shut it down...

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  Apple Maps in iOS 26 Beta Version Come With An Upgraded Search Feature: Report

  Apple Maps might get an upgraded natural language search feature with the iOS 26 update, according to a report. The report found the feature in the code strings within the Maps app. The new search feature could reportedly allow users to initiate descriptive searches of a particular place they would like to visit.

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  iOS 26 Beta 3 Update for iPhone Released With New Stock Wallpapers, Darker Liquid Glass Appearance

  Apple on Monday released iOS 26 Beta 3 for iPhone. The latest update brings several visual tweaks over the previous iteration that was introduced in June. As per the Cupertino-based tech giant, there are more colour choices for the stock wallpaper for home and lock screens. It is said to have also adjusted the appearance of the new Liquid Glass int...

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  Citizens Will Now Be Able To Self-Enumerate During Upcoming Census

  A special dedicated web portal will be launched for self-enumeration during the upcoming Census, which will be available for both phases of the national enumeration exercise, officials said Monday.

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  Android 16 Introduces Live Updates, Google's Answer To Apple's Live Activities

  The feature is already fully functional in the latest Android 16 QPR1 beta, suggesting it will likely roll out in the next quarterly update.

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  North Korean Hackers Use NimDoor macOS Malware to Target Web3, Crypto Platforms

  North Korean hackers are reportedly deploying NimDoor malware against Mac computers in Web3 and crypto companies. The threat actors rely on bash scripts to exfiltrate sensitive data, including browser information, iCloud Keychain credentials, and Telegram user data. Like other attacks linked to DPRK threat actors, these also leverage social enginee...

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  Google Messages Lets Users Edit Cross Platform RCS Messages to iPhone Users: Report

  Google Messages is reportedly testing a new feature: editing RCS chats sent from Android to iPhone. While iMessage and Android-to-Android RCS chats already allow edits, this cross-platform capability appears imminent. iPhone users still cannot edit RCS messages sent to Android, and this might require action on Apple's part.

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  Nothing Phone 3 First Impressions

  Nothing Phone 3 has been launched as a direct competition to high-end Samsung and Apple devices. At a starting price of Rs. 79,999, it appeals to premium customers and packs a good set of features. The all-new Glyph Interface is the highlight of the new device, making it truly unique. It is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 8S Gen 4 and comes in two R...

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  Apple's iOS 26 Update Won't Offer Some Features in the EU at Launch: Report

  Apple's iOS 26 update is set for release later this year, but a report indicates not all new capabilities will be available in Europe. Notably, users in the European Union may experience delays accessing these features, similar to how Apple Intelligence features were delayed in the EU after Apple faced regulatory hurdles.