TL;DR A new render of the Sony Xperia 1 VIII has leaked. The render further supports the possibility of a major redesign. It’s looking increasingly likely that Sony is ready to shake things up with the Xperia 1 VIII. On April 1, we got our first look at a render for the upcoming handset, revealing … Read More “Xperia 1 VIII renders preview Sony’s bold design departure” »
Apple released iOS 26.4.2 and iPadOS 26.4.2 system updates for iPhone and iPad that bring “bug fixes and security updates,” according to the company’s standard boilerplate for releases like this. According to Apple’s document detailing the security content of the updates, the Wednesday release notes indicate a change to Notification Services: “A logging issue was … Read More “Apple Releases iOS 26.4.2 to Address iPhone Bugs and Security” »
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Adam Birney / Android Authority Samsung’s Galaxy Glasses have shown up in a One UI 8.5 leak. The leak reveals how the device will show up on your phone once paired. It also reveals the icon that will represent the smart glasses. Samsung is currently toiling away on not one, but two pairs of smart … Read More “One UI 8.5 leak shows how Samsung phones will work with Galaxy Glasses” »
TikTok is testing an AI-powered meme maker that’s inspired by your videos, the company confirmed to CNET this week. The experimental feature prompted TikTok to add a new setting that automatically gives other users permission to remix your content with AI, unless you explicitly opt out. Creators who spotted the hidden setting on the social … Read More “TikTok Says It’s Testing an AI Remix Setting for Making Memes. Creators Are Concerned” »
While last year’s Honor 500 and 500 Pro remained exclusive to China, the brand-new Honor 600 and 600 Pro are making their debuts internationally from the jump. The newest members in Honor’s lineup bring a revamped design which takes some clear inspiration from the iPhone 17 Pro series with the oversized camera island and vibrant … Read More “Honor 600 and 600 Pro arrive with 200MP cameras, IP69K ratings and bold new designs” »
I’ve been getting more and more curious about the risk from Anthropic’s Claude Mythos Preview. So I pulled the system card, a whoppingly inefficient 244-page document that devotes just seven pages to the claim that the model is too dangerous to release. In fact, the 23MB of PDF I had to download was 20MB of … Read More “The Boy That Cried Mythos: Verification is Collapsing Trust in Anthropic” »
Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR Some Pixel users are finding themselves unable to update to Android 17 Beta 4 even after enrolling in the program . The root cause may be due to Android 16 stable existing at a higher patch level than the Android 17 Beta. It’s still possible to flash a full … Read More “Having Android Beta signup problems? This might be the issue” »
WhatsApp is launching a premium WhatsApp Plus subscription in select territories, reportedly adding decorative themes along with enhanced features like being able to pin up to 20 chats. The new subscription arrives after WhatsApp’s parent company Meta confirmed earlier this year that it plans to add premium features to its family of chat apps as well … Read More “WhatsApp Launches a Subscription Tier With Bonus Features” »
Apple’s Earth Day promotion is back again this year. From now until May 16, you can trade in an iPad, Mac, iPhone or Apple Watch and get 10% off an Apple accessory. You can recycle up to five eligible devices to receive a discount. This offer isn’t available at all Apple stores, so it’s best … Read More “Apple’s Earth Day Offer: You Can Get 10% Off Select Apple and Beats Accessories” »
