Topic: release notes

  • iOS 26.0.1 and macOS 26.0.1 Updates Fix Installation Bugs and Phone Issues

    iOS 26.0.1 and macOS 26.0.1 Updates Fix Installation Bugs and Phone Issues

    Apple has released its first maintenance updates (iOS 26.0.1, macOS 26.0.1, iPadOS 26.0.1) to fix early technical issues following the major OS releases, including installation bugs and device-specific problems. The updates address critical issues on newer devices like the iPhone 17 series, resol...

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  • Wear OS 6 Arrives on Pixel Watch 2 and 3

    Wear OS 6 Arrives on Pixel Watch 2 and 3

    Google has released Wear OS 6 for the Pixel Watch 2 and 3, based on Android 16, but the original Pixel Watch is not included in this update despite support commitments until 2025. The update introduces the Material 3 Expressive visual overhaul, featuring Dynamic Color theming and redesigned core ...

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  • Apple Seeds New AirPods Pro 3 Beta Firmware Before iOS 26.1

    Apple Seeds New AirPods Pro 3 Beta Firmware Before iOS 26.1

    Apple has released a new beta firmware update for AirPods Pro 3, AirPods Pro 2, and AirPods 4, focusing on bug fixes and improvements ahead of a public release. This beta firmware is expected to go public later this month alongside iOS 26.1, which will enhance AirPods Live Translation by adding s...

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  • Gemini 2.5 Flash: Sharper Answers, Smarter Vision

    Gemini 2.5 Flash: Sharper Answers, Smarter Vision

    Google's Gemini 2.5 Flash update enhances the model's ability to provide clearer, step-by-step explanations for complex tasks and homework, improving learning support. The model now generates more scannable outputs with better formatting, using headers and lists to make information easier to dige...

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  • iPhone 5s Gets Surprise Update 13 Years Later

    iPhone 5s Gets Surprise Update 13 Years Later

    Apple has released iOS 12.5.8 for the iPhone 5s and iPhone 6, extending their functional lifespan by updating a critical security certificate. The update ensures core communication features like iMessage and FaceTime will remain operational beyond January 2027, preventing a service disruption. Th...

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  • Apple Updates Old iPhones to Keep iMessage & FaceTime Running

    Apple Updates Old iPhones to Keep iMessage & FaceTime Running

    Apple has issued updates for older iPhones and iPads to refresh a security certificate, preventing iMessage and FaceTime from becoming unusable after its expiration in 2027. These updates target legacy operating systems like iOS 12, 15, and 16, extending support for devices as old as the iPhone 5...

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  • Pixel 10's Genshin Impact Issues: Google Defends GPU Support

    Pixel 10's Genshin Impact Issues: Google Defends GPU Support

    Google has denied reports that Genshin Impact lost GPU support on the Pixel 10, emphasizing their ongoing partnership with miHoYo to optimize the device's experience. The Pixel 10's switch to a PowerVR GPU with the Tensor G5 chip has led to compatibility issues, as Genshin Impact's updated minimu...

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  • October 2025 Pixel Update: Full Verizon Patch Notes

    October 2025 Pixel Update: Full Verizon Patch Notes

    Verizon has released patch notes for the October 2025 Pixel update ahead of Google's official distribution, with the carrier's documentation showing a scheduled release date but no files yet available. The update includes interface improvements for Pixel 7-10 devices, such as fixing a camera laun...

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  • iOS 12 Update Extends Life of Older iPhones

    iOS 12 Update Extends Life of Older iPhones

    Apple has released iOS/iPadOS 12.5.8 to extend a critical security certificate for older devices, ensuring core services like iMessage and FaceTime remain functional beyond January 2027. This update specifically supports legacy models, including the iPhone 5s, iPhone 6 series, and certain iPads, ...

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  • Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1 Patch Now Rolling Out

    Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1 Patch Now Rolling Out

    Google has released an incremental Android 16 beta update (CP11.251114.007) to fix a critical bug causing apps to crash on startup for enrolled Pixel users. The update, about 57.8 MB, does not include a new security patch and remains on the December 2025 security update. It is available for a wid...

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  • Pixel Android 16 QPR2 Beta 3.1 Update Now Rolling Out

    Pixel Android 16 QPR2 Beta 3.1 Update Now Rolling Out

    Google has released Android 16 QPR2 Beta 3.1 to fix a critical boot failure issue on Pixel devices triggered by enabling "desktop experience features" in developer settings. The update is a small patch with specific build numbers for different Pixel models and was rolled out after the previous Be...

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