#beta-testing

#beta-testing

Sony has launched a unified Beta Program to streamline user registrations for PS5 and PC games betas and related features.

Monster Hunter Wilds beta launched successfully with high player engagement, exceeding 460,000 concurrent users shortly after release.

Monster Hunter Wilds beta has attracted players despite serious graphical glitches, prompting a response from Capcom.

Marvel Rivals will launch on December 6, featuring a unique 6v6 PvP gameplay centered around iconic Marvel characters.

Dark and Darker Mobile mixes survival and PvP elements in a dark fantasy RPG setting while allowing pre-registration for updates.

Monster Hunter Wilds open beta is accessible across all platforms.

New monsters and rewards are introduced in the second beta.

Two weekends available for testing in February.

WhatsApp is introducing personalized AI chatbots that users can create within the app.

WhatsApp introduces a customizable home screen widget for easier access to Meta AI functionalities.

WhatsApp is enhancing its status update feature to include mentions of group chats, simplifying group notifications. Better engagement is anticipated.

WhatsApp is testing a Like feature for Status updates to increase user engagement and enhancing privacy with a new message-blocking option.

WhatsApp introduces an easy way to change Status Update Privacy settings before posting a status update.

WhatsApp is testing a feature that allows community group members to create events with specific durations, locations, and call links.

Amazon is experimenting with a feature displaying products from third-party brand websites to enhance user experience and selection.

Amazon is beta-testing a new feature to show products not sold on its platform, linking to brand sites directly.

The feature is intended to broaden product selection and enhance user convenience.

Capcom's Monster Hunter Wilds beta suffers from poor optimization, risking the game's strong launch potential.

Skate's early access is approaching, with beta sign-ups open for Xbox and PlayStation playtesting to gather community feedback.

Developers can incorporate Apple Intelligence features, like Siri enhancements, into their apps to enhance functionality and user experience.

Flashes provides an alternative social networking experience to Meta through its integration with Bluesky.

The app aims to attract non-Bluesky users seeking a fresh, open alternative to traditional social networks.

Apple has refreshed TestFlight, providing developers with improved controls and metrics for beta testing their apps.

Starlink-T-Mobile service enters free beta stage, enabling connectivity for select phones outside of cell tower range.

SpaceX's Starlink Direct-to-Cell service beta tests are set to begin on January 27, 2025, following FCC approval.

T-Mobile has started beta testing Starlink, offering mobile service coverage across vast areas of the U.S. previously out of cell tower range.

T-Mobile is launching a beta program for its Starlink satellite service to address cell tower dead zones in the U.S.

Microsoft enhances iPhone integration with Windows 11, allowing users to access messages, calls, and battery status directly from the Start menu.

Google's Search Generative Experience (SGE) still provides incorrect and misleading answers after being in public beta for nearly a year.

The AI-powered search beta has issues with hallucinations, citing unreliable sources like Quora, and inaccurate financial calculations.

Google Ads is introducing AI tools for generating custom reports based on user prompts.

Google is testing a new AI chat feature in the Google Ads dashboard for improved advertiser accessibility.

Chinese app developers beta testing national cyberspace ID system using facial recognition and real names of users.

Google's TV platform, with 270 million users, is launching the Google TV Advisory Community for product improvement feedback.

Participants in the Advisory Community can beta test and win prizes, but should be wary of privacy implications.

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6's omni-movement feature revolutionizes gameplay, enhancing mobility and strategy in chaotic multiplayer environments.

Monster Hunter Wilds includes an Arachnophobia Assistance feature allowing players to replace spiders with slime creatures, catering to those with arachnophobia.

Apple's 2024 public betas feature iOS 18, iPadOS 18, watchOS 11, and macOS Sequoia, showcasing Apple Intelligence and new features like home screen customization and AI integration.

iOS 18 introduced AI integration, standalone Passwords app, and satellite messaging.

iOS 18 release expected in Fall 2024, following standard Apple procedures for WWDC announcements and September releases.

Install iOS 18 beta only on development-specific hardware to avoid potential data loss.

iOS 18 brings significant updates for iPhones with new features like customizable screens, Photos app overhaul, Messages enhancements, Passwords app, and AI enhancements.

iOS 18 brings major updates for the iPhone including a customizable home screen, AI enhancements, and a Photos app overhaul.

Apple's new AI features in iOS 18.1 require a waitlist for access, emphasizing the demand and exclusivity.

Users should back up devices before downloading the beta version of iOS 18.1 to mitigate potential issues.

Apple released public betas for iOS 18 with new features like customizable homescreen and enhanced Messages and Wallet apps.

Rapid feature deployment doesn't ensure customer value; learning what works is essential.

Pilot testing is crucial for gathering qualitative feedback and iterating efficiently.

There's a disconnect between tech companies and tech reviewers, leading to blame games instead of addressing the core issue.

The iOS 18.1, iPadOS 18.1, and macOS Sequoia 15.1 developer betas introduce Apple Intelligence with generative AI features for writing tools, Siri improvements, natural language search, memory movies, transcription summaries, and Mail enhancements.

iOS 18.1 introduces Apple Intelligence features, but availability varies by region.

Beta testing for iOS 18.1 begins with advanced AI tools.

Type to Siri enhances user interaction with real-time suggestions.

Apple will introduce iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 with Apple Intelligence, anticipated to still be in beta even upon public release.

iOS 18 packed with AI tools, beta available before September release.

Users warned not to download iOS 18 beta, likely to cause crashes and app malfunction.

Users celebrate 'Distraction Control' in iOS 18 beta by removing annoying ads on Safari, offering a seamless browsing experience with just a tap.

iOS 18 update focuses on flashlight UI customization.

Google is gearing up to release Android 15, featuring productivity enhancements, improved privacy, smoother performance, and upgrades for foldable devices.

Android 15 brings significant updates including better multitasking, private space for secure app storage, and a predictive back feature.