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Android 17 QPR1 Beta 5 Update Reportedly Includes Hints of a New iOS-Like Wallpaper Shuffle Feature
Google has reportedly started testing a new iOS-like feature that lets users create an album to shuffle through on their handset. Dubbed Photo Shuffle, the functionality was reportedly spotted during an APK teardown of the latest Android 17 Quarterly Platform Release 1 (QPR1) beta 5 update, which was released by the Mountain View-based tech giant o...
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iOS 27 Beta 2: Siri AI's System Prompt Reportedly Includes Instructions to Not Offer Webpage Summaries
Apple has now clearly mentioned in a new section in Siri AI’s system prompt that the AI-powered voice assistant must not provide webpage summaries to users on the basis of the URL, according to a report. The report highlights that the system prompt has been updated to state, “You cannot access content behind a URL: When a user provides a URL an...
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Apple Rolls Out iOS 27 Developer Beta 2 Update for iPhone With RCS Upgrades, New Siri Tools
Apple on Monday rolled out the iOS 27 Developer Beta 2 update for iPhone. Available to registered developers, it carries additions to the features that the Cupertino-based tech giant introduced with the first beta shortly after its WWDC 2026 conference earlier this month. The update includes enhancements to the Liquid Glass UI, new photo editing to...
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WhatsApp Begins Testing Online Indicator, New Feature to Manage Chat Backups on Android
WhatsApp is said to be adding a redesign to how online status is displayed in the app. In the latest WhatsApp beta for Android version 2.26.24.5, the company replaced the 'online' label from the chat info screen with a green dot displayed directly on a contact's profile photo. Additionally, WhatsApp is said to be developing a dedicated in-app backu...
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Google Android 17 QPR1 Beta 4 Update Rolls Out to Pixel Devices With Fixes for Major Bugs, Issues
Google has started rolling out the Android 17 Quarterly Platform Release (QPR1) Beta 4 version to Google Pixel 6 and newer phones and Pixel Tablet, the Mountain View-based tech giant announced on June 10. The new firmware version brings various bug fixes. Google has highlighted seven “top” bug fixes. The new update resolves an issue where the m...
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Apple's iOS 27 Update to Arrive With Major Performance Upgrades for iPhone Including Faster AirDrop, App Launches and Search
Apple announced WWDC 2026 on Monday as the latest operating system for iPhone. During the keynote address, the Cupertino-based tech giant showcased a range of performance enhancements coming to the iPhone with iOS 27. While the new Apple Intelligence and Siri features grabbed the headlines, significant under-the-hood optimisations were also announc...
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iOS 27 Release Date and How to Update: Full List of Supported Devices From iPhone 11 to iPhone 17 Pro Max
Apple rolled out the iOS 27 Developer Beta 1 update to registered developers on Monday, shortly after hosting the Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2026 keynote. The latest iteration of the iPhone operating system brings several improvements, including enhancements to the Liquid Glass design language, new features in Photos and Mail apps, and ...
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Does Itching From Pre-Workout Supplements Harm Your Skin? Here's What You Need to Know
The temporary itching associated with beta-alanine does not damage the skin. Unlike allergic reactions, it generally does not cause significant swelling, blistering, or long-term irritation.
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WhatsApp Said to Be Developing On-Device Scam Detection Feature for Android
WhatsApp is said to be developing a new privacy-focused feature for Android aimed at helping users identify potential scams prior to engaging with them. According to a feature tracker, it will analyse incoming messages from unknown senders and flag suspicious conversations to protect users against fraudulent activity. The in-development feature, du...
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Blood Test Can Help Detect Alzheimer's Signs Decades Before Symptoms, Finds Lancet Study
The findings demonstrate the potential of detecting early-stage AD among middle-aged adults using blood tests.
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Beta Blockers, Common Heart Drugs Prescribed Since 1950s, Linked To Severe Risks Especially For Women: New Study
A major international study suggests beta blockers may not benefit many patients recovering from uncomplicated heart attacks with preserved heart function and may even pose higher risks for some women.
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Xiaomi 17 Ultra, Xiaomi 17 and Xiaomi 15T Pro Are Now Eligible to Receive Android 17 Beta Updates
Xiaomi has announced the Android 17 Developer Preview Programme for four Xiaomi smartphones in select global markets. The list of devices now eligible to receive future Android 17 beta updates includes the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, Xiaomi 17 Ultra Leica Edition, Xiaomi 17, and Xiaomi 15T Pro. Devices enrolled in the programme can download the beta version o...
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Samsung Galaxy S25 Series Likely to Begin Receiving Stable One UI 8.5 Update Soon: Report
Samsung is said to be nearing the end of its long-running One UI 8.5 beta cycle, following months of testing. According to a report, the stable update for the Samsung Galaxy S25 series could begin rolling out as early as this week. It is expected to be made available in select markets before expanding globally. The development builds upon the rollo...
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Apple's iOS 26.5 Beta 3 Update for iPhone Rolls Out With Stability Improvements, Bug Fixes
Apple on Monday rolled out the iOS 26.5 Beta 3 update for iPhone. While it is not a major update, there are still fixes for several bugs and glitches discovered in previous iterations of the OS. The Cupertino-based tech giant says iOS 26.5 Beta 3 resolves an issue where some wallpapers failed to install or could not be removed from the Wallpaper Ga...
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Google's Pixel Phones Could Support Pixel Glow Notification Feature Once Again, Android 17 APK Teardown Shows
Android 17 Beta 4's APK teardown reportedly reveal a new feature codenamed “orbit.” It is said to mention an upcoming notification feature called Pixel Glow. This could use "subtle light and colour" to alert users when their phone is placed face down. The phone could show lighting effects for incoming calls and when interacting with Gemini. The...
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Android 17 QPR1 Beta 5 Update Reportedly Includes Hints of a New iOS-Like Wallpaper Shuffle Feature
Google has reportedly started testing a new iOS-like feature that lets users create an album to shuffle through on their handset. Dubbed Photo Shuffle, the functionality was reportedly spotted during an APK teardown of the latest Android 17 Quarterly Platform Release 1 (QPR1) beta 5 update, which was released by the Mountain View-based tech giant o...
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iOS 27 Beta 2: Siri AI's System Prompt Reportedly Includes Instructions to Not Offer Webpage Summaries
Apple has now clearly mentioned in a new section in Siri AI’s system prompt that the AI-powered voice assistant must not provide webpage summaries to users on the basis of the URL, according to a report. The report highlights that the system prompt has been updated to state, “You cannot access content behind a URL: When a user provides a URL an...
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Apple Rolls Out iOS 27 Developer Beta 2 Update for iPhone With RCS Upgrades, New Siri Tools
Apple on Monday rolled out the iOS 27 Developer Beta 2 update for iPhone. Available to registered developers, it carries additions to the features that the Cupertino-based tech giant introduced with the first beta shortly after its WWDC 2026 conference earlier this month. The update includes enhancements to the Liquid Glass UI, new photo editing to...
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WhatsApp Begins Testing Online Indicator, New Feature to Manage Chat Backups on Android
WhatsApp is said to be adding a redesign to how online status is displayed in the app. In the latest WhatsApp beta for Android version 2.26.24.5, the company replaced the 'online' label from the chat info screen with a green dot displayed directly on a contact's profile photo. Additionally, WhatsApp is said to be developing a dedicated in-app backu...
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Google Android 17 QPR1 Beta 4 Update Rolls Out to Pixel Devices With Fixes for Major Bugs, Issues
Google has started rolling out the Android 17 Quarterly Platform Release (QPR1) Beta 4 version to Google Pixel 6 and newer phones and Pixel Tablet, the Mountain View-based tech giant announced on June 10. The new firmware version brings various bug fixes. Google has highlighted seven “top” bug fixes. The new update resolves an issue where the m...
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Apple's iOS 27 Update to Arrive With Major Performance Upgrades for iPhone Including Faster AirDrop, App Launches and Search
Apple announced WWDC 2026 on Monday as the latest operating system for iPhone. During the keynote address, the Cupertino-based tech giant showcased a range of performance enhancements coming to the iPhone with iOS 27. While the new Apple Intelligence and Siri features grabbed the headlines, significant under-the-hood optimisations were also announc...
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iOS 27 Release Date and How to Update: Full List of Supported Devices From iPhone 11 to iPhone 17 Pro Max
Apple rolled out the iOS 27 Developer Beta 1 update to registered developers on Monday, shortly after hosting the Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2026 keynote. The latest iteration of the iPhone operating system brings several improvements, including enhancements to the Liquid Glass design language, new features in Photos and Mail apps, and ...
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Does Itching From Pre-Workout Supplements Harm Your Skin? Here's What You Need to Know
The temporary itching associated with beta-alanine does not damage the skin. Unlike allergic reactions, it generally does not cause significant swelling, blistering, or long-term irritation.
-
WhatsApp Said to Be Developing On-Device Scam Detection Feature for Android
WhatsApp is said to be developing a new privacy-focused feature for Android aimed at helping users identify potential scams prior to engaging with them. According to a feature tracker, it will analyse incoming messages from unknown senders and flag suspicious conversations to protect users against fraudulent activity. The in-development feature, du...
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Blood Test Can Help Detect Alzheimer's Signs Decades Before Symptoms, Finds Lancet Study
The findings demonstrate the potential of detecting early-stage AD among middle-aged adults using blood tests.
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Beta Blockers, Common Heart Drugs Prescribed Since 1950s, Linked To Severe Risks Especially For Women: New Study
A major international study suggests beta blockers may not benefit many patients recovering from uncomplicated heart attacks with preserved heart function and may even pose higher risks for some women.
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Xiaomi 17 Ultra, Xiaomi 17 and Xiaomi 15T Pro Are Now Eligible to Receive Android 17 Beta Updates
Xiaomi has announced the Android 17 Developer Preview Programme for four Xiaomi smartphones in select global markets. The list of devices now eligible to receive future Android 17 beta updates includes the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, Xiaomi 17 Ultra Leica Edition, Xiaomi 17, and Xiaomi 15T Pro. Devices enrolled in the programme can download the beta version o...
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Samsung Galaxy S25 Series Likely to Begin Receiving Stable One UI 8.5 Update Soon: Report
Samsung is said to be nearing the end of its long-running One UI 8.5 beta cycle, following months of testing. According to a report, the stable update for the Samsung Galaxy S25 series could begin rolling out as early as this week. It is expected to be made available in select markets before expanding globally. The development builds upon the rollo...
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Apple's iOS 26.5 Beta 3 Update for iPhone Rolls Out With Stability Improvements, Bug Fixes
Apple on Monday rolled out the iOS 26.5 Beta 3 update for iPhone. While it is not a major update, there are still fixes for several bugs and glitches discovered in previous iterations of the OS. The Cupertino-based tech giant says iOS 26.5 Beta 3 resolves an issue where some wallpapers failed to install or could not be removed from the Wallpaper Ga...
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Google's Pixel Phones Could Support Pixel Glow Notification Feature Once Again, Android 17 APK Teardown Shows
Android 17 Beta 4's APK teardown reportedly reveal a new feature codenamed “orbit.” It is said to mention an upcoming notification feature called Pixel Glow. This could use "subtle light and colour" to alert users when their phone is placed face down. The phone could show lighting effects for incoming calls and when interacting with Gemini. The...
