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Digital life
GSMArena.com
3 days ago
Digital life

Nothing Phone (2a) gets camera improvements and April security patch with new update

The Nothing Phone (2a) is receiving its third software update in one month, improving camera functionality, gaming performance, and system stability. [ more ]
GSMArena.com
3 weeks ago
Digital life

Nothing Phone (2a) gets more camera improvements with latest update

The Nothing Phone (2a) is receiving software updates focusing on camera enhancements and bug fixes. [ more ]
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The Verge
3 days ago
Data science

Rivian's new software update will help you avoid all the broken EV chargers

Rivian uses customer data to rank EV chargers for reliability and convenience. [ more ]
Apple
GSMArena.com
3 weeks ago
Apple

The next Apple Pencil might work with the Vision Pro headset

The next Apple Pencil may support Apple's Vision Pro headset.
Rumors suggest the Apple Pencil may turn surroundings into a canvas on the Vision Pro. [ more ]
TechCrunch
2 months ago
Apple

Apple's iOS 18 may be 'the biggest' software update in iPhone history | TechCrunch

Apple's upcoming iOS 18 update is expected to be the biggest in the company's history
Expected features include a new version of Siri, improved auto-completion in Messages, and generative AI in development tools [ more ]
The Verge
4 months ago
Apple

iOS 17.2 arrives with new Journal app and spatial video capture support

Apple has released the iOS 17.2 update for recent iPhones, which includes the new Journal app for reflection and writing prompts.
The update also includes support for recording spatial videos and other features like translation with the Action Button and new Weather widgets. [ more ]
Engadget
11 months ago
Apple

Apple releases its first rapid-fire security updates for iPhone, iPad and Mac | Engadget

Apple promised faster turnaround times for security patches with iOS 16 and macOS Ventura, and it's now delivering on that claim.The company has released its first Rapid Security Response updates for devices running iOS 16.4.1,iPadOS 16.4.1 and macOS 13.3.1.They're available through Software Update as usual, but are small downloads that don't require much time to install.
Wareable
1 year ago
Apple

You can now delete these native Apple Watch apps without it affecting the iPhone version - Wareable

Some Apple Watch apps can now be deleted directly from the smartwatch without affecting the iPhone version, with more native options now also able to be removed.That's a change coming to all Apple smartwatches through the company's latest watchOS 9.4 software update.It ensures users can finally remove native Apple Watch apps like Wallet or Maps - and do so without the iPhone app also being deleted.
The Verge
1 year ago
Apple

Apple's first iOS 16.4 public beta has new emoji and push notifications from web apps

Apple has let loose public beta versions of iOS 16.4, iPadOS 16.4, and macOS Ventura 13.3 equipped with new emoji, web app push notifications on the mobile operating systems, and more.The release comes a day after developers were given access to the new software.New Apple software releases are some of the first places to try the latest emoji sets before all other devices adopt them, and iOS 16.4 is no exception.
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Web development
ReadWrite
1 month ago
Web development

Microsoft Edge users report serious issues following recent update

Microsoft Edge update caused major usability issues for users.
Fix for the bug includes disabling 'Enhance your security on the web.' [ more ]
WebKit
11 months ago
Web development

Release Notes for Safari Technology Preview 170

Learn about the latest web technology updates in Safari Technology Preview: CSS, Layout, JavaScript, Media, Popover, and Accessibility.Overview
Safari Technology Preview Release 170 is now available for download for macOS Monterey 12.3 or later and macOS Ventura.If you already have Safari Technology Preview installed, you can update it in the Software Update pane of System Preferences on macOS Monterey, or System Settings under General → Software Update on macOS Ventura.
WebKit
1 year ago
Web development

Release Notes for Safari Technology Preview 163

Safari Technology Preview Release 163 is now available for download for macOS Monterey 12.3 or later and macOS Ventura.If you already have Safari Technology Preview installed, you can update in the Software Update pane of System Preferences on macOS Monterey, or System Settings under General → Software Update on macOS Ventura.
WebKit
1 year ago
Web development

Release Notes for Safari Technology Preview 158

Safari Technology Preview Release 158 is now available for download for macOS Monterey 12.3 or later and macOS Ventura.If you already have Safari Technology Preview installed, you can update in the Software Update pane of System Preferences on macOS Monterey, or System Settings under General → Software Update on macOS Ventura.
WebKit
1 year ago
Web development

Release Notes for Safari Technology Preview 157

Safari Technology Preview Release 157 is now available for download for macOS Monterey 12.3 or later and macOS Ventura.If you already have Safari Technology Preview installed, you can update in the Software Update pane of System Preferences on macOS Monterey, or System Settings under General → Software Update on macOS Ventura.
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Engadget
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

Your older S23 phone will get Samsung's Galaxy AI suite in late March

AI features from Galaxy S24 coming to older devices in late March 2024
Various communication, productivity, and image-based AI features included in the update [ more ]
Cars
The Verge
2 months ago
Cars

Tesla's latest update takes aim at cold weather woes

Tesla has rolled out a software update aimed at addressing battery issues during extreme cold weather events.
The update includes features such as a timer to indicate when the battery will be warm enough for fast charging and automatic defrosting of the charge port. [ more ]
The Verge
4 months ago
Cars

Tesla will update nearly every car sold in the US to address Autopilot 'defect'

Tesla is issuing a software update to over 2 million vehicles in the US to address a defect in its Autopilot system.
The update will add controls and alerts to prompt drivers to be in full control of the car when Autosteer is enabled and limit Autosteer use in certain conditions. [ more ]
Ars Technica
10 months ago
Cars

Ford reverses plan to ditch AM radio after congressional attention

Today is just an AM-tastic day, isn't it?Earlier this morning, we reported on industry pushback against congressional plans to mandate AM radios in all new cars.The topic has been building for some time now-Tesla and BMW dropped AM radio from new electric vehicles some years ago-but it made headlines again in February when Ford revealed that the 2024 Mustang would lose the ability to pick up AM.
www.mercurynews.com
1 year ago
Cars

Tesla Full Self-Driving' can let cars speed, run stop signs and cause crashes: feds

Tesla is being pushed to recall hundreds of thousands of its electric vehicles.After federal highway-safety authorities found that Tesla electric cars equipped with the company's controversial Full Self-Driving software could cause the vehicles to act unsafely, the company has agreed to issue a software update for affected vehicles.
The Verge
1 year ago
Cars

Tesla recalls over 321,000 vehicles due to taillight software issue

Tesla's recalling over 321,000 vehicles over a software glitch causing the taillights on some cars to illuminate improperly ( via Reuters).According to a filing with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the recall covers certain 2023 Model 3 vehicles and 2020 to 2023 Model Y vehicles.
Theregister
1 year ago
Cars

40k Tesla cars recalled over patch that broke power steering

Tesla has initiated a voluntary recall of more than 40,000 Model S and Model X vehicles thanks to a bad firmware update that could cause the cars to lose power steering "due to forces from external road dynamics," also known as bumps.According to a recall report [PDF] filed with the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Tesla believes around 1 percent of the 40,168 affected vehicles have the bug, which it said only affects Model S and Model X vehicles manufactured between August 2017 and December 2020 (which includes model year 21).
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Graphic design
Creative Bloq
2 months ago
Graphic design

Meta Quest just gatecrashed the Apple Vision Pro launch party

Meta Quest v62 software update includes spatial video support, similar to Apple Vision Pro.
Other updates in v62 include external gamepad support, Facebook livestreaming, and 120Hz refresh rates in compatible games. [ more ]
Creative Bloq
1 year ago
Graphic design

So Apple's most controversial new macOS feature is... System Settings

After what's felt like years in the wings, macOS Ventura has finally made its way into the world.Mac users have been downloading the new software update in their droves - and while it's features like Continuity Camera and Stage Manager that have hogged the headlines since WWDC this summer, its a smaller update that's getting fans talking now.
Creative Bloq
1 year ago
Graphic design

iPad Pro 22 could launch 'in days' (but we're more excited by new iPad rumours)

Apple's new iPad Pro 2022 could be with us very soon.
moreGraphic design
GSMArena.com
2 months ago
Photography

OnePlus 12R gets camera improvements with first software update

OnePlus 12R receives its first software update with Oxygen OS v14.0.0.307 (EX01).
The update focuses on addressing camera, network, and connectivity issues. [ more ]
GSMArena.com
3 months ago
Web design

Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Lite gets Android 14-based One UI 6 update

The Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Lite is receiving the One UI 6 stable update based on Android 14.
The update is currently available in South Korea for the LTE version and will expand to other countries and the Wi-Fi model soon. [ more ]
Engadget
4 months ago
Gadgets

Amazon's latest Echo Buds get new features including tap-to-start playlists

Amazon's Echo Buds received new features through a software update.
Tapping the earbuds can now start a recommended playlist without needing to use a phone or voice commands.
A new audio personalization tool allows users to tailor the sound to their physical environment and the content they're consuming. [ more ]
Engadget
11 months ago
Gadgets

Samsung updates its Galaxy Buds 2 Pro with enhanced ambient sound controls | Engadget

Samsung will start rolling out an update for the Galaxy Buds 2 Pro that will give users more control over how much ambient sound they want to hear.After the software updates goes out, users will find two additional levels on top of the original three for their ambient sound volume settings under the Laboratory menu of the Galaxy Wearable app.
Ars Technica
1 year ago
Gadgets

Dealmaster: Savings on Galaxy and Pixel phones, desktop PCs, and more

We have a smorgasbord of discounts ranging from some of the latest Android smartphones to HP's desktop PCs, as well as savings on solid-state drives, headphones, and more.So whether you need to upgrade your storage, or you want to get a new Galaxy or Pixel phone, there's something in there to help you stay productive and entertained.
The Verge
1 year ago
Gadgets

Samsung announces global rollout of One UI 5.1 update

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One UI 5.1 introduces updated widgets, Multi Control connections, and integrates Samsung's Expert RAW into the built-in camera app.We got our first look at One UI 5.1 at Samsung's Galaxy Unpacked event earlier this month, the latest Android 13-based interface for the yet unreleased Galaxy S23 series.
Ars Technica
1 year ago
Gadgets

Sonos backtracks on Arc, Sub audio tweaks following user backlash

Sonos issued a software update this week to address audio quality complaints brought on by a prior software update.
Yanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
10 months ago
Design

LG's new styling hanger is shows off your OOTD with the best angles and a perfectly curated frame - Yanko Design

Don't we all love posting our perfectly curated OOTDs?It is quite time-consuming right?All the BTS that goes into it of finding the perfect fit, clicking 206 pictures, having to choose the best one from the lot, editing it, and lately we even need to make it look aesthetic according to the standards of Instagram.
TechCrunch
1 year ago
Apple

Apple tvOS 16.4 update gives light sensitive users a 'Dim Flashing Lights' feature

Apple released the tvOS 16.4 update to the public yesterday, bringing various improvements to the system, including a new "Dim Flashing Light" feature.The new accessibility option can detect flashes of light or strobe effects and then automatically dim the display of a video.The "Dim Flashing Light" feature is notable since it will likely benefit Apple TV users with light sensitivity or, possibly, users with epileptic seizures.
Inverse
1 year ago
Apple

iOS 16.4's Shaking Face Emoji Adds Existential Angst to Your iPhone Keyboard

Everybody loves a new emoji.With Apple's latest iOS update, we're getting 21 of them including a new smiley face, hand gesture, animals, and more.Beyond the fresh emoji, Apple also included updated features like voice isolation for phone calls and better optimization for Crash Detection in iOS 16.4.
ComputerWeekly.com
1 year ago
Apple

Apple security updates fix 33 iPhone vulnerabilities | Computer Weekly

Apple has released fixes for a total of 33 confirmed vulnerabilities in its latest update to iOS and iPadOs, the mobile operating systems that run on its iPhone and iPad lines, including two series issues that may affect device kernels.The new versions, iOS 16.4 for iPhone and iPadOS 16.4 for iPad, are available to download now through the usual channels.
GSMArena.com
1 year ago
Mobile UX

Bixby update is bringing Text Call support in English, custom wake words

Samsung introduced the Bixby Text Call feature with One UI 5, but that initial version was limited only to Korean.Now the company is updating its virtual assistant to also handle calls in English (on phones running One UI 5.1).In case you missed this feature, Text Call basically turns voice calls into text chats.
The Verge
1 year ago
Apple

Apple releases iOS 16.4 developer beta

Apple has pushed its latest iOS developer beta version 16.4, and it contains some interesting updates, including expanded emoji support, keyboard updates for certain languages, and support for web app notifications.The new emoji come from Unicode version 15.0, introduced in September.Some notable icons include a shaking face emoji, a pushing hand that could totally be used as an "imma stop you right there," and a Khanda emblem representing Sikhism.
GSMArena.com
10 months ago
Mobile UX

vivo X90 gets May 2023 Android security patch and camera optimizations with new software update

vivo has released a new software update for the vivo X90.It bumps up the Android security patch level on the smartphone from April 2023 to May 2023 and optimizes the system stability to fix the occasional app crash issue.Additionally, the update comes with a couple of camera optimizations for improving the clarity of photos taken by the selfie shooter in Super Night Mode and optimizing the overall function of the Camera to provide a better shooting experience.
Fatherly
1 year ago
Fathers

Tesla Recall Affects 360,000 Cars - What To Know

On Feb. 15, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration ( NHTSA) and Tesla voluntarily recalled 360,000 vehicles that use the Full Self-Driving (FSD) Beta software.The recall, which requires a software update, comes after increased concerns about the safety of certain Tesla models due to the vehicle's FSD software.
GSMArena.com
1 year ago
Mobile UX

Samsung has reportedly improved Galaxy S23 Ultra image stabilization and focus performance

Just by looking at the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra you may not see anything different from the 2022 model.However, the new flagship has several major improvements under the hood - the exclusive Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 and the new 200MP camera being the big ticket items.There will be other improvements too, leakster Ice Universe says that "focus is no longer a problem".
Theregister
1 year ago
Privacy professionals

Godfather makes banking apps an offer they can't refuse

Crooks are using an Android banking Trojan dubbed Godfather to steal from banking and cryptocurrency exchange app users in 16 countries, according to Group-IB security researchers
The security firm first detected Godfather in June 2021 and as of October, the credential-stealing malware has targeted the users of more than 400 applications.
GSMArena.com
1 year ago
Mobile UX

Fitbit Sense 2, Versa 4 get first software update with new features and bug fixes

The Fitbit Sense 2 and Versa 4 unveiled in August are receiving their first software update.The firmware for both wearables comes with version 1.184.52 and includes bug fixes, improvements, and new features.The new update now lets Sense 2 and Versa 4 users use the wearables' built-in speaker and microphone for phone calls.
GSMArena.com
1 year ago
Mobile UX

Google Pixel Buds Pro finally get five-band EQ through new software update

Today Google has started rolling out a new software update to its Pixel Buds Pro, and it brings with it an essential feature that should have been built-in from the beginning: a five-band customizable EQ.
WebKit
10 months ago
Web frameworks

Release Notes for Safari Technology Preview 171

Safari Technology Preview Release 171 is now available for download for macOS Monterey 12.3 or later and macOS Ventura.If you already have Safari Technology Preview installed, you can update it in the Software Update pane of System Preferences on macOS Monterey, or System Settings under General → Software Update on macOS Ventura.
WebKit
11 months ago
Web frameworks

Release Notes for Safari Technology Preview 169

Safari Technology Preview Release 169 is now available for download for macOS Monterey 12.3 or later and macOS Ventura.If you already have Safari Technology Preview installed, you can update it in the Software Update pane of System Preferences on macOS Monterey, or System Settings under General → Software Update on macOS Ventura.
WebKit
1 year ago
Web frameworks

Release Notes for Safari Technology Preview 165

Safari Technology Preview Release 165 is now available for download for macOS Monterey 12.3 or later and macOS Ventura.If you already have Safari Technology Preview installed, you can update it in the Software Update pane of System Preferences on macOS Monterey, or System Settings under General → Software Update on macOS Ventura.
WebKit
1 year ago
Web frameworks

Release Notes for Safari Technology Preview 160

Safari Technology Preview Release 160 is now available for download for macOS Monterey 12.3 or later and macOS Ventura.If you already have Safari Technology Preview installed, you can update in the Software Update pane of System Preferences on macOS Monterey, or System Settings under General → Software Update on macOS Ventura.
WebKit
1 year ago
Web frameworks

Release Notes for Safari Technology Preview 156

Safari Technology Preview Release 156 is now available for download for macOS Monterey 12.3 or later and macOS Ventura beta.
WebKit
1 year ago
Web frameworks

Release Notes for Safari Technology Preview 155

Safari Technology Preview Release 155 is now available for download for macOS Monterey 12.3 or later and macOS Ventura beta.
https://www.gizbot.com/
11 months ago
Apple

Apple Releases iOS 16.5 With Security And Bug Fixes: Won't Be The Last iPhone Update Before iOS 17

Apple released the iOS 16.5 update for its iPhone devices this week.The update is a significant one but it does not contain new and pathbreaking features and functions.The iOS 16.5 update contains two minor new additions to preexisting features.However, there are some important bug fixes, and Apple has addressed multiple security vulnerabilities.
The Verge
1 year ago
Apple

iOS 16.4 is here, and it brings new emoji like moose and goose to your iPhone

It's that time of year: new emoji season!Apple's just-launched iOS 16.4 update adds emoji like a moose, a goose, a pink heart, and, importantly for Verge readers, a Wi-Fi symbol.I'm something of an emoji fan, so I'm personally thrilled to have a few more options, though I'm still thinking of a good use for the jellyfish emoji.
www.kvue.com
1 year ago
Cars

Hyundai, Kia update security after TikTok challenge thefts

Hyundai and Kia are rolling out software updates to stem a raft of auto thefts related to a TikTok challenge that authorities believe has led to at least 14 reported crashes and eight fatalities.The updates are free for millions of vehicles that are missing a key anti-theft device, an issue that was exploited on social media and led to rampant theft of the cars.
https://www.gizbot.com/
1 year ago
Apple

Apple Releases iOS 16.3 Update For iPhones; Fixes Display Lines Issue In iPhone 14 Pro Max

Apple has started seeding its much-awaited iOS 16.3 stable update for iPhones.The update brings lots of bug fixes and also adds a couple of features.The iPhone 14 Pro Max was plagued with a horizontal lines issue, which many feared to be a hardware problem.Finally, the dreadful glitch has been resolved in this firmware update.
Washington Post
1 year ago
Business

Nintendo makes rare apology over 'Pokemon Scarlet,' 'Violet' quality

In a rare move for the famous video game publisher, Nintendo acknowledged fans' and critics' complaints regarding performance issues in "Pokémon Scarlet" and "Violet" Wednesday, tweeting that it takes player feedback "seriously" and is working on improvements to the game.
Ars Technica
1 year ago
Privacy professionals

2K warns users their info has been stolen following breach of its help desk

Game company 2K on Thursday warned users to remain on the lookout for suspicious activity across their accounts following a breach last month that allowed a threat actor to obtain email addresses, names, and other sensitive information provided to 2K's support team.
GSMArena.com
11 months ago
Mobile UX

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 might get DeX support

Samsung DeX allows Galaxy phones and tablets to turn into desktop PCs.A number of flagship phones from the past five years support it with one major absence - the Flip series.According to SamMobile, this is about to change, and the upcoming Z Flip5 will finally have the feature, effectively making it the smallest device to support DeX.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 renders
The source does not reveal any details about the feature or whether older clamshell foldables will receive the feature through a software update.
GSMArena.com
11 months ago
Mobile UX

Oppo pushes massive Find X6 Pro camera update

Oppo launched the Find X6 Pro earlier this year, and the phone remains officially sold by the company only in China.However, the device can easily be purchased through third-party retailers, and people that have done so have a reason for celebration.The Find X6 Pro units started receiving a software update that brings major camera improvements, as well as some communication fixes and the latest system security package.
GSMArena.com
1 year ago
Mobile UX

Samsung Galaxy S23 series gets camera-improving major update

Samsung has released a new software update for the Galaxy S23, Galaxy S23+, and Galaxy S23 Ultra, which brings camera improvements and fixes to the Galaxy S23 trio.For starters, the autofocus algorithm has been changed for faster photography, meaning when a user presses the camera shutter button in the default camera app, the phone's camera takes the photo even if the focus is not completely set.
GSMArena.com
1 year ago
Mobile UX

iQOO Z7 hands-on review

iQOO unveiled the iQOO Z7 in India earlier this week and followed up with another Z7 in China, which has different specs.The Chinese Z7 is yet to go on sale, but the Indian Z7 is already available for purchase.It starts at INR18,999 ($230/€215) and has two color options - Norway Blue and Pacific Night.
GSMArena.com
1 year ago
Mobile UX

Samsung Galaxy A54 gets its first update

Samsung issued the first firmware update to the Galaxy A54 today.It brings camera improvements as well as the usual stability improvements and bug fixes.Notably, the firmware doesn't update the February security patch.The update, version A546BXXU1AWC4/A546BOXM1AWC5/A546BXXU1AWC4 is around 230MB in size.
GSMArena.com
1 year ago
Mobile UX

Nothing Phone (1) receives Nothing OS 1.5.3 update with faster app loading and improved battery life

Nothing's Phone (1) is now in the process of receiving a new software update.It's the first one since the launch of the stable build of Nothing OS 1.5, which brought Android 13 to the Phone (1).The new build, which started rolling out today as a 91MB over-the-air download, is labeled Nothing OS 1.5.3.
www.nytimes.com
11 months ago
Tech industry

China Orders Tesla to Recall 1.1 Million Vehicles Over Braking Risks

China has ordered Tesla, the world's dominant maker of electric vehicles, to recall 1.1 million vehicles, citing an issue with the acceleration and braking systems of certain models manufactured in China and abroad.China's market regulator announced the decision after carrying out an investigation into a reported defect, according to a statement issued on Friday.
The Verge
1 year ago
Cars

Tesla recalls 362,758 vehicles equipped with Full Self-Driving beta for 'crash risk'

Tesla will recall nearly 363,000 vehicles equipped with the company's controversial Full Self-Driving (FSD) software after the top federal safety agency identified the driver-assist program as a "crash risk."Tesla issued a recall notice for the following vehicles equipped with FSD beta based on a directive by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA): 2016-2023 Model S and Model X, 2017-2023 Model 3, and 2020-2023 Model Y.
time.com
1 year ago
Cars

Tesla Recalls More Than 300,000 Vehicles Over Self-Driving' Safety Concerns

DETROIT U.S. safety regulators have pressured Tesla into recalling nearly 363,000 vehicles with its Full Self-Driving system because it can misbehave around intersections and doesn't always follow speed limits.The recall, part of part of a larger investigation by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration into Tesla's automated driving systems, is the most serious action taken yet against the electric vehicle maker.
Curbed
1 year ago
Cars

Did Tesla Just Admit Its Self-Driving Feature Is Dangerous?

On the recommendation of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Tesla will recall 362,758 vehicles equipped with its self-driving feature known as Full Self Driving.In documents posted to its website on Thursday, NHTSA officials said the feature "may allow the vehicle to act unsafe around intersections," including its ability to negotiate lane changes and turn at a "stale" yellow light, and "could increase the risk of a collision if the driver does not intervene."
The IP Law Blog
11 months ago
Intellectual property law

Apple Prevails on "Epic" Antitrust Claim

On April 24, 2023, the Ninth Circuit issued its opinion in Epic Games, Inc. v. Apple, Inc., and affirmed the trial court's ruling in Apple's favor as to Epic's Sherman Act claim for restraint of trade relating to Apple's distribution of apps in its App Store.(This article does not address the other antitrust and state law claims also at issue in the 91-page opinion.)The
WebKit
1 year ago
Web frameworks

Release Notes for Safari Technology Preview 166

Safari Technology Preview Release 166 is now available for download for macOS Monterey 12.3 or later and macOS Ventura.If you already have Safari Technology Preview installed, you can update it in the Software Update pane of System Preferences on macOS Monterey, or System Settings under General → Software Update on macOS Ventura.
The Verge
1 year ago
Apple

How to upgrade to the new Apple Home architecture

With the release of iOS 16.2 this week, you can now upgrade your Apple HomeKit smart home to a new underlying architecture, which Apple says "will improve the performance and reliability of the accessories in your home."This new foundation for Apple's smart home was first announced at WWDC and is part of the company's preparation for Matter, the new smart home interoperability standard.
https://www.gizbot.com/
1 year ago
Gadgets

Samsung One UI 5.0 Stable Update Timeline Released: Should You Upgrade?

Samsung has started seeding One UI 5.0 Stable builds based on the latest Android 13 OS for its devices in several markets.To make it easier for Indian users to understand, the company has released a timeline of the One UI 5.0 Stable Android 13 update.Let's have a look at what devices are scheduled to be upgraded to the Android 13 OS from the Android 12 OS and if it's worth the upgrade.
https://www.gizbot.com/
1 year ago
Gadgets

New Update For Samsung Galaxy S10 Series Improves Camera Performance: Should You Upgrade?

Samsung introduced its Galaxy S10 series back in early 2019 and will soon be completing its four years in the market.If you're still holding on to a Samsung Galaxy S10, Samsung Galaxy S10+, or the Samsung Galaxy S10e, you're in for a treat.Samsung is reportedly seeding a new update to these devices, which is touted to improve the stability of the camera.
https://www.gizbot.com/
1 year ago
Apple

Apple Rolls Out Update to Fix Annoying iOS 16 Bugs: But Are There Any New Features?

Apple's iOS 16 is one of the buggiest iPhone OS that the company has released in a long time and the company has now seeded iOS 16.1 update.While it is supposed to iron out the bugs introduced on the iOS 16, the latest iOS patch also introduces new features and capabilities on select iPhones.iOS 16.1 is available for all the iPhones that are currently running on iOS 16 or the newer version.
https://www.gizbot.com/
1 year ago
Gadgets

These Samsung, Apple Phones Will Get 5G Support in December; Is Yours on This List?

Apple and Samsung smartphone users have good news.Your phone might support 5G network by December in India, Samsung and Apple have officially confirmed.
9to5Google
1 year ago
Marketing

Google TV prompting users with 'Personalized ads update' message

In recent days, Google TV has been showing a "Personalized ads update" on televisions and streaming devices.First off, this is a disclosure and not a software update.This notification appears in Quick Settings and opens a dialog box when clicked:
When personalized ads are on, they may be based on your Google Account info and activity on Google TV and other Google products and services, such as Google Search and YouTube.
Engadget
1 year ago
Marketing

Hyundai and Kia release software update to prevent TikTok thefts | Engadget

NurPhoto via Getty Images
Kia and Hyundai released a software update on Monday after a viral TikTok challenge taught users how to hack the vehicles.But for now, it's only available to a selected one million vehicles, out of the four million cars that will eventually need the patch.It started as the "Kia Challenge" dating back to at least May on TikTok, demonstrating how "Kia Boys" use USB cords to hot-wire cars.
www.vice.com
1 year ago
Books

Do Not Share This Book, A Popular Fantasy Series Warned Readers

A popular fantasy fiction series went viral this week after Twitter and Reddit posts showed the copyright page which tries to ban people from sharing the book with anyone, telling them to buy more copies instead, a clause that one expert said would be laughed out of court.Zodiac Academy: The Awakening was self-published by Caroline Peckham and Susanne Valenti in 2019 and has since garnered more than 28,000 ratings on Amazon and is the bestseller under the category Werewolves and Shifters Suspense.
GSMArena.com
1 year ago
Mobile UX

Samsung is rolling out the first update for the Galaxy S23 series

Samsung began open sales of the Galaxy S23 series last week and if you got one, you should know that the first update for the trio is already out.It's a small update that mostly catches up the phone to security fixes that arrived between the phone's manufacture and release.The Galaxy S23, S23+ and S23 Ultra came with the January security patch out of the box, this update brings it up to February 1 2023.
GSMArena.com
1 year ago
Mobile UX

Samsung is now seeding One UI 5.1 to Galaxy Z Fold3, Galaxy A series

Samsung pushed One UI 5.1 to its 2022 flagships just last week, and now it is ready to bring the firmware to older foldables.Our own Galaxy Z Fold3 unit received a software update notification, bringing a 1406.51MB package with some new features, including access to Expert RAW from the Camera app and better multitasking.
www.cbc.ca
1 year ago
Canada news

Hyundai, Kia update software after rash of car thefts, some from TikTok challenge | CBC News

Hyundai and Kia are rolling out software updates to stem a raft of auto thefts related to a TikTok challenge that authorities say have led to at least 14 reported crashes and eight fatalities in the United States.The updates are free for millions of vehicles that are missing a key anti-theft device, a problem that was exploited on social media and led to rampant theft of the cars.
GSMArena.com
1 year ago
Mobile UX

Apple releases iOS 16.3 with support for the new HomePod and watchOS 9.3

As promised last week, today Apple released iOS 16.3 to all supported devices.If you have a compatible iPhone, and it hasn't notified you of the update yet, you can grab it by going to Settings > General > Software Update.That's the beauty of Apple's rollouts, they're not staged.The new version comes with support for Security Keys for Apple ID, allowing for physical two-factor authentication for Apple ID logins.
Engadget
1 year ago
Apple

Apple releases iOS 16.3 with support for physical security keys | Engadget

Apple boosted iOS security today with the release of its 16.3 software update.For the first time, iOS users can use physical security keys for two-factor authentication (2FA) of their Apple ID.This new measure, announced by the company last year, adds a layer of protection for those facing unusual security threats - people like celebrities, journalists and government employees.
GSMArena.com
1 year ago
Mobile UX

New updates bring camera zoom control to Galaxy Watch5, 360 Audio Recording to Buds2 Pro

Last week, Samsung announced it would release software updates that would bring 360 Audio Recording to the Galaxy Buds2 Pro and camera zoom capability to the Galaxy Watch5 and Watch4 series.Well, the rollout has begun as the Galaxy Watch5 in the US has received a new software update with firmware version R900XXU1AWA3 that lets the smartwatch's users control the zoom level of the connected smartphone's camera through the Camera Controller on the wearable.
GSMArena.com
1 year ago
Mobile UX

iOS 16.3 is launching next week with several fixes

Apple's new iOS 16.3 software update will bring key fixes once it arrives next week.It will remove the horizontal lines appearing temporarily on the screen and fix the lock screen and its widget.It will also have support for the new 2nd-gen HomePod and physical security keys.Apple identified the horizontal lines on some iPhone 14 Pro Max that appeared during phone wake-ups or restarts, and is about to issue a fix.
GSMArena.com
1 year ago
Mobile UX

Apple acknowledges a strange display bug, to fix with a software update

A growing number of iPhone 14 Pro users report a strange display issue when booting up or unlocking their devices.Green and yellow horizontal lines appear on the screen that seem to disappear later on during the startup process, so it's not breaking the user experience completely, if at all.Luckily, Apple has acknowledged the issue and will soon release a software update addressing the weird horizontal lines.
Washington Post
1 year ago
Business

Twitter experiences a widespread global outage

Twitter CEO Elon Musk.(Reuters/Pool)Twitter experienced a global outage late Wednesday, according to numerous reports from Twitter users and the online tracker Downdetector.It wasn't immediately clear how many Twitter accounts were impacted by the outage.As of just before 8 p.m. Eastern on Wednesday, Downdetector had tracked more than 10,000 user reports of outages.
GSMArena.com
1 year ago
Mobile UX

OnePlus Nord Watch review

The OnePlus Nord Watch is the company's second smartwatch and the first to be branded under the affordable Nord line.A rebranded version of another Chinese smartwatch - the Haylou RS4 Plus - the Nord Watch is meant to be an entry-level product for the Indian market, coming in at just INR 4,999.Visually, the Nord Watch is nearly identical to the RS4 Plus, save for a different 'crown' and strap design.
Engadget
1 year ago
Information security

North Korean hackers used an IE vulnerability to target South Koreans after Halloween tragedy | Engadget

NurPhoto via Getty Images  In the aftermath of the Itaewon Halloween crowd crush that killed at least 158 people, North Korea's APT37 state-sponsored hacking group took advantage of a previously unknown Internet Explorer vulnerability to install malware on the devices of South Koreans who were trying to find out about the tragedy, according to Google's Threat Analysis Group.
GSMArena.com
1 year ago
Mobile UX

Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G and Galaxy M62 are the latest to taste One UI 5 with Android 13

Samsung has been the fastest ever with updates to Android 13 this year, and amazingly enough the company plans to do even better next year.In the meantime, it's working on issuing the update to the new One UI 5 skin based on Android 13 to all of the devices destined to get it, and finish all rollouts by the end of the year.
GSMArena.com
1 year ago
Mobile UX

Nothing Phone (1) gets Nothing OS 1.1.7 update with several improvements, better AirPods support

Nothing founder Carl Pei teased Android 13-based Nothing OS 1.5.0 for the Nothing Phone (1) a few days ago but didn't reveal any time frame for the stable update's rollout.However, Nothing has released a new software update (Nothing OS 1.1.7)for its first smartphone with some improvements, bug fixes, and better AirPods support.
GSMArena.com
1 year ago
Mobile UX

Samsung Galaxy Watch5, Watch5 Pro get a new Ball watch face with latest update

Samsung has released a new software update for the Galaxy Watch5 and Galaxy Watch5 Pro with a new Ball watch face to celebrate the ongoing FIFA World Cup 2022.The update weighs a little over 500MB and has a firmware version ending with AVK7.Once you've installed it, you can find the new Ball watch face in the Galaxy Wearable app with flags of countries participating in the FIFA World Cup 2022.
GSMArena.com
1 year ago
Mobile UX

Realme GT Neo2, GT, and Narzo 50 get Android 13 betas

Today Realme's official Twitter account for India announced that it's expanding the beta program for its Android 13 update to three more devices: we're talking about the Realme GT, the Realme GT Neo2, and the Narzo 50 5G.As usual with Realme early access builds, you'll need to apply to be part of the beta program.
GSMArena.com
1 year ago
Mobile UX

OnePlus 9R and OnePlus 10R are now receiving stable OxygenOS 13

OnePlus announced some of its midrangers will receive a new UI version in the fourth quarter of 2022.Starting today, owners of the OnePlus 9R and OnePlus 10R are receiving a notification about a software update, and it is even better - it is a stable OxygenOS 13, based on Android 13.OxygenOS 13 was unveiled in August alongside the OnePlus 10T.
The Verge
1 year ago
Apple

iPhone 14's Emergency SOS via satellite feature is coming later this month

Apple's new Emergency SOS via satellite feature for its iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro models is arriving later this month.iPhone 14 and 14 Pro owners in the US and Canada will be able to start using satellite connectivity to help relay messages and location info to emergency services when they're out of cell range.
https://www.gizbot.com/
1 year ago
Apple

Updating iPhone 13 and 14 To iOS 16 Could Be Risky Indicate Some Customer Complaints

Apple recently launched the iPhone 14 series of devices and even offered a major update for iOS.The new update, called iOS 16.1, seems to have a few weird bugs.Even the previous generation iPhone 13 series of smartphones seem to be impacted after updating to iOS 16.Let's see the common complaints, and how to try and avoid these bugs on an iPhone.
Inverse
1 year ago
Apple

Apple TV 4K (2022) review: The best way to enjoy Apple content

The new Apple TV 4K (2022) is a very straightforward product.There are two models, and thankfully you don't need a spreadsheet to understand their differences.The set-top box is faster and supports HDR10+ content, is more affordable than the previous generation, and - perhaps important to you - the tvOS 16 interface is ad-free.
GSMArena.com
1 year ago
Mobile UX

Sony LinkBuds UC debut, all premium earbuds gain multipoint support

Sony announced a new pair of LinkBuds wireless earphones earlier today with Microsoft Teams certification.These are essentially the same earbuds that launched earlier this year but with a bundled USB receiver that can be plugged into a laptop and used to assign Teams commands and gestures on the earbuds all from the Sony Headphones Connect app.
GSMArena.com
1 year ago
Mobile UX

Apple tipped to announce new iPad Pro with M2 "in a matter of days"

Apple is expected to announce two new iPad Pro tablets with M2 chip "in a matter of days", Mark Gurman from Bloomberg said in his latest newsletter.The new iPad Pro could bring MagSafe charging capabilities and Gurman even suggested we could see reverse wireless charging, allowing the tablet to share its battery with an iPhone or AirPods case.
GSMArena.com
1 year ago
Mobile UX

iOS 16.0.3 rolls out with fixes for new iPhones and the Mail app

A new bug-squashing update is now rolling out for iPhones.iOS 16.0.3 is available to download and weighs in around 1GB.
https://www.gizbot.com/
1 year ago
Apple

These iPhones To Support 5G Network In India But The Wait Isn't Over Yet

Apple released its very first 5G-capable iPhone 12 series back in 2020.Since then, all the iPhones that are officially launched in India are capable of offering 5G connectivity.
GSMArena.com
1 year ago
Mobile UX

Google outs second beta for the first Android 13 Quarterly Platform Release

Back in early September, Google released the first beta build for the upcoming Android 13 Quarterly Platform Release 1, aka QPR1.And today, the company is following it up with the second beta.
GSMArena.com
1 year ago
Mobile UX

Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro receive their first software update

The Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro TWS earphones unveiled last month with 24-bit Hi-Fi sound and ANC are now receiving their first software update.
GSMArena.com
1 year ago
Mobile UX

2.5-year-old Samsung Galaxy A11 gets Android 12

Samsung introduced the Galaxy A11 back in May 2020 with an entry-level Snapdragon 450 chipset and a basic 6.4" HD+ screen.The device received Android 11 last year, and now it is getting Android 12.
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