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Steam for Mac Now Available as Native Apple Silicon App With Latest Beta Release
Steam for Mac will soon run natively on Apple Silicon Mac computers. The latest Steam for macOS beta release now allows the main Steam client and its helper app to run natively on M-series Mac models. This transition delivers faster performance and improved memory efficiency, by dropping the use of Apple's Rosetta 2 translation layer.
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WWDC 2025: visionOS 26 Announced With Improvements to Personas and New Spatial Features
Apple unveiled visionOS 26 during the keynote session of its Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2025. The next major update to the operating system for the Vision Pro is available as a developer beta and will be released globally later this year. The operating system adds new spatial effects to Widgets and Safari browser, and improves Personas ...
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WhatsApp for Android Said to Be Testing Auto-Download Quality for Photos and Videos
WhatsApp is said to be developing a new feature for its Android app which provides users with more control over the quality of media that is automatically downloaded on their devices. According to information shared by a feature tracker, the instant messaging platform may allow them to select between standard or high-definition (HD) quality setting...
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WhatsApp for Android, iOS May Soon Let You Copy Specific Parts of a Message
WhatsApp is said to be working on a new functionality for its Android and iOS app that aims to make it easier to copy specific parts of a message in a chat window. As per a feature tracker, users may be able to highlight and extract specific words or sentences within a message. Spotted within a beta version of WhatsApp for both mobile platforms, it...
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Samsung Tipped to Bring Max Boost and Other Game Booster Features With One UI 8
Samsung recently commenced the rollout of the Android 16-based One UI 8 Beta. A tipster suggests that it will bring several new features for Game Booster — a free-to-download app which is designed to improve the gaming experience on Galaxy devices. It is tipped to get a Max boost feature which may optimise the phone’s settings to deliver maximu...
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Microsoft’s Copilot for Gaming AI Chatbot Now in Public Testing on Xbox Mobile Apps
Microsoft began public testing of its artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot for Xbox gamers, Copilot for Gaming, on Wednesday. It is currently available in the beta version of the Xbox app for mobile on iOS and Android devices. The Redmond-based tech giant said that the AI chatbot can answer queries about games, provide tips to beat a level in a gam...
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Samsung Rolls Out First One UI 8 Beta Update for Galaxy S25 Series in Select Countries: Eligibility, Features
Samsung has commenced the rollout of its Android 16-based One UI 8 beta for the flagship Galaxy S25 series under the beta programme. The update is currently available in select countries including South Korea, Germany, the UK, and the US. The One UI 8 beta updates brings up the OS version to Android 16 and introduces features related to productiv...
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WhatsApp’s Native iPad App Could See a Release Soon
A native WhatsApp app for the iPad is said to be in the works. The Meta-owned instant messaging client appears to have teased the arrival of WhatsApp for iPad on a social media platform. For years, WhatsApp has been reported to be developing a new app that works natively on Apple’s tablet, however, it is yet to see the light of day. While a beta ...
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Android 16 Release: Everything You Can Expect from Google’s Upcoming OS Update
Google has released the Android 16 QPR1 Beta 1 update for eligible Google Pixel users. Unlike early previews and beta versions of major Android updates, the Quarterly Platform Release builds are said to be stable and ready for everyday use. This update includes elements from the Material 3 Expressive design language, which was unveiled earlier t...
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Android 16 Beta 4.1 With Fixes for 4K Video Recording, Battery Drain Issues Rolling Out for Pixel
Google on Wednesday rolled out the Android 16 Beta 4.1 to developers and testers. Initially available on Pixel devices, it arrives as the latest testing version of Google’s operating system with fixes for several bugs that have impacted users in previous versions. This includes rectifications for issues related to 4K video recording, haptics, wea...
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Android 16 to Arrive With Redesigned Quick Settings, Visual Enhancements and New Animations: Report
Google appears to be preparing a more extensive redesign for Android 16, and a recent leak highlights some of the new enhancements set to arrive with the update. Google is reportedly adding a major overhaul of the notifications and Quick Settings area in the next update. The new version is likely to apply background blur to Quick Settings and other...
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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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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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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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WhatsApp for iOS Testing Advanced Chat Privacy Feature Which Prevents Media Auto-Saving
WhatsApp is said to be developing a new feature for its iOS app which aims to improve privacy in conversations by adding another layer of security. As per a feature tracker, the new feature, dubbed Advanced Chat Privacy, implements several changes which restrict the automatic saving of media shared by the user on the recipient device.
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Steam for Mac Now Available as Native Apple Silicon App With Latest Beta Release
Steam for Mac will soon run natively on Apple Silicon Mac computers. The latest Steam for macOS beta release now allows the main Steam client and its helper app to run natively on M-series Mac models. This transition delivers faster performance and improved memory efficiency, by dropping the use of Apple's Rosetta 2 translation layer.
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WWDC 2025: visionOS 26 Announced With Improvements to Personas and New Spatial Features
Apple unveiled visionOS 26 during the keynote session of its Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2025. The next major update to the operating system for the Vision Pro is available as a developer beta and will be released globally later this year. The operating system adds new spatial effects to Widgets and Safari browser, and improves Personas ...
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WhatsApp for Android Said to Be Testing Auto-Download Quality for Photos and Videos
WhatsApp is said to be developing a new feature for its Android app which provides users with more control over the quality of media that is automatically downloaded on their devices. According to information shared by a feature tracker, the instant messaging platform may allow them to select between standard or high-definition (HD) quality setting...
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WhatsApp for Android, iOS May Soon Let You Copy Specific Parts of a Message
WhatsApp is said to be working on a new functionality for its Android and iOS app that aims to make it easier to copy specific parts of a message in a chat window. As per a feature tracker, users may be able to highlight and extract specific words or sentences within a message. Spotted within a beta version of WhatsApp for both mobile platforms, it...
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Samsung Tipped to Bring Max Boost and Other Game Booster Features With One UI 8
Samsung recently commenced the rollout of the Android 16-based One UI 8 Beta. A tipster suggests that it will bring several new features for Game Booster — a free-to-download app which is designed to improve the gaming experience on Galaxy devices. It is tipped to get a Max boost feature which may optimise the phone’s settings to deliver maximu...
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Microsoft’s Copilot for Gaming AI Chatbot Now in Public Testing on Xbox Mobile Apps
Microsoft began public testing of its artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot for Xbox gamers, Copilot for Gaming, on Wednesday. It is currently available in the beta version of the Xbox app for mobile on iOS and Android devices. The Redmond-based tech giant said that the AI chatbot can answer queries about games, provide tips to beat a level in a gam...
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Samsung Rolls Out First One UI 8 Beta Update for Galaxy S25 Series in Select Countries: Eligibility, Features
Samsung has commenced the rollout of its Android 16-based One UI 8 beta for the flagship Galaxy S25 series under the beta programme. The update is currently available in select countries including South Korea, Germany, the UK, and the US. The One UI 8 beta updates brings up the OS version to Android 16 and introduces features related to productiv...
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WhatsApp’s Native iPad App Could See a Release Soon
A native WhatsApp app for the iPad is said to be in the works. The Meta-owned instant messaging client appears to have teased the arrival of WhatsApp for iPad on a social media platform. For years, WhatsApp has been reported to be developing a new app that works natively on Apple’s tablet, however, it is yet to see the light of day. While a beta ...
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Android 16 Release: Everything You Can Expect from Google’s Upcoming OS Update
Google has released the Android 16 QPR1 Beta 1 update for eligible Google Pixel users. Unlike early previews and beta versions of major Android updates, the Quarterly Platform Release builds are said to be stable and ready for everyday use. This update includes elements from the Material 3 Expressive design language, which was unveiled earlier t...
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Android 16 Beta 4.1 With Fixes for 4K Video Recording, Battery Drain Issues Rolling Out for Pixel
Google on Wednesday rolled out the Android 16 Beta 4.1 to developers and testers. Initially available on Pixel devices, it arrives as the latest testing version of Google’s operating system with fixes for several bugs that have impacted users in previous versions. This includes rectifications for issues related to 4K video recording, haptics, wea...
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Android 16 to Arrive With Redesigned Quick Settings, Visual Enhancements and New Animations: Report
Google appears to be preparing a more extensive redesign for Android 16, and a recent leak highlights some of the new enhancements set to arrive with the update. Google is reportedly adding a major overhaul of the notifications and Quick Settings area in the next update. The new version is likely to apply background blur to Quick Settings and other...
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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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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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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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WhatsApp for iOS Testing Advanced Chat Privacy Feature Which Prevents Media Auto-Saving
WhatsApp is said to be developing a new feature for its iOS app which aims to improve privacy in conversations by adding another layer of security. As per a feature tracker, the new feature, dubbed Advanced Chat Privacy, implements several changes which restrict the automatic saving of media shared by the user on the recipient device.
