Topic: software update

  • iPhone 17 Pro Drops a Key Camera Feature From iPhone 16 Pro

    iPhone 17 Pro Drops a Key Camera Feature From iPhone 16 Pro

    The iPhone 17 Pro introduces major camera hardware upgrades but removes the ability to use Night mode within Portrait mode, a surprising regression for low-light portrait photography. Apple's official support documents confirm this feature, present since the iPhone 12 Pro, is now excluded from th...

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  • NHS England Warns of Active 7-Zip Exploit (CVE-2025-11001)

    NHS England Warns of Active 7-Zip Exploit (CVE-2025-11001)

    NHS England Digital has issued a critical security alert for an actively exploited vulnerability (CVE-2025-11001) in 7-Zip, urging immediate updates to prevent system compromise. The vulnerability, a path traversal flaw in ZIP archive processing, allows attackers to execute malicious code and was...

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  • Kirby Air Ride Update 1.0.1: Full Patch Notes Revealed

    Kirby Air Ride Update 1.0.1: Full Patch Notes Revealed

    Nintendo released Version 1.0.1 for the Kirby Air Riders Global Test Ride demo, addressing technical issues to improve stability and the racing experience before the next test window. The update includes fixes for online communication stability, resolves matchmaking failures in City Trial mode, a...

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  • Steam Deck Update Adds Screen-Off Downloads

    Steam Deck Update Adds Screen-Off Downloads

    A new Steam Deck update allows users to download games and updates with the screen off, addressing a long-standing community request and improving quality of life. Valve has reversed its previous stance by implementing a low-power download mode to mitigate earlier concerns about power consumption...

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  • Samsung Puts Ads on Its $1,900+ Refrigerators

    Samsung Puts Ads on Its $1,900+ Refrigerators

    Samsung is introducing advertisements to the display screens of its high-end Family Hub refrigerators via a new software update, which will show promotional content when the appliance is not in active use. Users can opt out of the ads through the Settings menu, but doing so disables all other wid...

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  • Samsung's $3,499 Smart Fridges Will Soon Show Ads

    Samsung's $3,499 Smart Fridges Will Soon Show Ads

    Samsung will introduce advertisements on its Family Hub smart refrigerator screens through a software update this month, affecting the 2024 lineup and turning idle displays into marketing platforms. The ads will appear during "Cover Screen" idle periods as a rotating widget, showing contextual ad...

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  • Roku's Massive Upgrade: All the New Features Revealed

    Roku's Massive Upgrade: All the New Features Revealed

    Roku's platform upgrade introduces AI-powered voice search for more natural, conversational queries and enhanced content discovery tools to streamline entertainment access. New features include a "Ways to Watch" button for instant viewing from trailers and real-time sports alerts with customizabl...

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  • OnePlus OxygenOS 16 Update Integrates Google Gemini AI

    OnePlus OxygenOS 16 Update Integrates Google Gemini AI

    The OxygenOS 16 update will deeply integrate Google's Gemini AI platform, accelerating OnePlus's AI strategy and rolling out to both the new OnePlus 15 and other supported devices. It introduces AI-powered features, a redesigned lock screen with enhanced customization, smoother visual animations,...

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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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  • Jeep 4xe Hybrids Bricked by Software Update

    Jeep 4xe Hybrids Bricked by Software Update

    A software update for Jeep Wrangler 4xe vehicles caused unexpected power loss and operational failures, stranding drivers in various locations after installation. Stellantis has withdrawn the faulty update and released a corrective patch, advising affected owners to avoid hybrid or electric modes...

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  • How to Try the New App in iOS 26

    How to Try the New App in iOS 26

    iOS 26 introduces a new built-in Preview app, bringing Mac-like functionality to the iPhone for viewing, editing, and managing images and PDFs without additional software. The app offers versatile tools for tasks like basic photo adjustments, filling out forms, scanning documents, and advanced ed...

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  • One UI 8.5: Top New Features and Upgrades Revealed

    One UI 8.5: Top New Features and Upgrades Revealed

    Samsung is developing One UI 8.5, a significant update based on Android 16, featuring refined aesthetics, AI upgrades, and smarter utilities, set to launch with the Galaxy S26 series in early 2026. The update introduces new Galaxy AI tools, including real-time translation, smart clipboard, and AI...

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  • Pixel Buds Pro 2 Copy Apple's Best Feature

    Pixel Buds Pro 2 Copy Apple's Best Feature

    The Pixel Buds Pro 2 received a firmware update introducing individual battery monitoring for the case and each earbud, enhancing user convenience. This feature allows users to check battery levels on any previously paired Pixel device, even when not actively connected, simplifying power manageme...

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  • Peloton's New AI Upgrade Transforms Your Workouts

    Peloton's New AI Upgrade Transforms Your Workouts

    Peloton IQ is a new AI-driven personal coaching feature that monitors user statistics and delivers customized feedback and exercise plans across various workout types. The system is accessible on all Peloton hardware, with newer models offering enhanced features like movement tracking cameras and...

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  • Galaxy S23 Series Now Receiving Stable One UI 8 Update

    Galaxy S23 Series Now Receiving Stable One UI 8 Update

    Samsung has officially launched the stable One UI 8 update for the Galaxy S23 series, starting in South Korea with a global rollout expected soon. The update, based on Android 16, introduces enhanced features including a more secure Secure Folder, a redesigned Samsung Internet browser, and improv...

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  • Samsung One UI 8.5 Redesigns Your Lock Screen with New Clocks & Privacy

    Samsung One UI 8.5 Redesigns Your Lock Screen with New Clocks & Privacy

    Samsung is developing One UI 8.5, expected to launch with the Galaxy S26 early next year, with recent leaks revealing lock screen improvements focused on usability and customization. A key enhancement is a new blur effect for notifications to improve text legibility against complex wallpapers, th...

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  • Samsung Introduces Ads to US Refrigerators

    Samsung Introduces Ads to US Refrigerators

    Samsung is introducing a pilot program to display promotional content and curated advertisements on select Family Hub refrigerators in the U.S., aiming to enhance user experience with relevant offers. The ads will appear only on the idle Cover Screen via a software update and will not disrupt Art...

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  • Urgent Patch: Critical Passwordstate Vulnerability Exposed

    Urgent Patch: Critical Passwordstate Vulnerability Exposed

    A critical security update is required for Passwordstate to address a high-severity vulnerability that allows attackers to bypass authentication and gain administrative control. The flaw involves a manipulated URL targeting the emergency access page, enabling unauthorized access to the administra...

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  • Google Fixes Pixel Back Button Problems in New Update

    Google Fixes Pixel Back Button Problems in New Update

    Google released a software update to fix navigation issues on Pixel smartphones, including unresponsive back buttons and delayed swipe gestures, which emerged after the Android 16 update. Pixel 8 Pro and Pixel 9 users experienced severe symptoms like button unresponsiveness and lag, with some rep...

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