Topic: beta program
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Samsung Galaxy Upgrade: Millions Eligible Within Weeks
One UI 9's rollout is accelerating after its July 22 launch with the Galaxy Z Fold 8, with public beta pages briefly appearing for the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Z Flip 7, signaling imminent beta releases for those foldables. The Galaxy S26's fifth and likely final One UI 9 public beta has been delayed ...
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Galaxy S25 One UI 8.5 Beta Expands to More Regions
Samsung has expanded the One UI 8.5 beta program for the Galaxy S25 series to India and Poland, following its initial launch in four other countries, to gather user feedback before a stable release. The large beta update includes the December 2025 security patch and focuses on improving stability...
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Samsung Galaxy S25 One UI 8.5 Beta Now Available
Samsung has launched a public beta for **One UI 8.5** on the Galaxy S25 series in several key markets, offering a first look at new AI features and a refined design based on Android 16. The update introduces major new features, including advanced Galaxy AI tools for image generation, improved cro...
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PlayStation 5 Update Adds New Dashboard Features
A redesigned, less cluttered PS5 dashboard is now in beta, sparking speculation it may pave the way for the return of customizable themes from the PS4 era. The update follows a recent PS5 price increase, with some fans hoping the investment could fund features like themes. The dashboard redesign ...
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Google closes I/O 2026 day one with Android 17 QPR1 Beta 3
Google released Android 17 QPR1 Beta 3 for Pixel testers, featuring a minor SDK update with new notification animations, screen recorder tweaks, and expanded UI blur. The update is available as two revisions for different Pixel models, and testers can join via the Android Beta Program to receive ...
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PS5 Store Update Adds Netflix-Style Interface
Sony is redesigning the PlayStation Store with a new, video-focused interface inspired by streaming services, featuring large, auto-playing trailers and a cinematic layout. A core feature is the introduction of specific content tags (e.g., "Open World") to improve game discoverability, with plans...
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April 2026 PS5 Update Quietly Adds New Interface
Sony is rolling out a server-side PS5 UI update that reorganizes the top menu bar, separating tabs for the PS Store, PS Plus, games, and the library without requiring a system download. The update allows navigation between sections using the L1/R1 buttons, and its appearance for non-beta users in...
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Android 17 Beta Release Date Announced by Google
Google has announced the Android 17 Beta program, shifting focus from the final Android 16 QPR3 update to the upcoming platform release. Beta testers on Android 16 QPR3 will automatically receive the Android 17 Beta 1 update, but opting out later requires a factory data wipe until June 2026. The ...
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Samsung's One UI 8.5 Beta Delay: What's Behind the Hold-Up?
Samsung has delayed the One UI 8.5 beta test, originally set for November, due to complications from reviving the Galaxy S26+ model. The Galaxy S26+ was reinstated after the S26 Edge was canceled, causing development issues that have pushed the entire S26 family launch to March. The beta program ...
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Android's February 2026 Security Update: What's Inside?
The February 2026 Android 16 security update is exceptionally light, containing no major vulnerabilities and only one high-severity patch for Pixel devices. The minimal update indicates platform stability, with attention now turning to the upcoming Android 16 QPR3 release expected to focus on per...
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One UI 8.5 Changelog: See All the New Features
Samsung's One UI 8.5 update focuses on smarter Galaxy AI, including continuous image generation, and a significantly enhanced Bixby with more natural device control and instant answers. The update improves connectivity with features like unified device file access via Storage Share and enhances p...
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Microsoft Advertising Releases Conversions API Documentation
Microsoft Advertising launched official documentation for its Conversions API (CAPI), a beta server-side tool that lets advertisers send conversion data directly from their backend systems, covering both online and offline events. Microsoft recommends running CAPI alongside Universal Event Tracki...
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Amazon to Test AI Tools in Film and TV Production Next Month
Amazon is launching a closed beta in March for its AI production tools, designed to improve efficiency in areas like character consistency and pre-production workflows. The initiative, led by Amazon MGM Studios, emphasizes that the AI is intended to support, not replace, creative teams by streaml...
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GM Recruits EV Owners to Test a Feature That Should Be Standard
General Motors is launching a beta program for a new digital key feature, starting with select Cadillac EV owners, marking its entry into a technology pioneered by competitors like Tesla years ago. The digital key, enabled via an over-the-air update, allows locking, unlocking, and starting vehicl...
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Discover Google's Latest Android Features in Pixel Beta
Google has released the first beta of its next Quarterly Platform Release (QPR3 Beta 1), offering early features and refinements for a broad range of Pixel models, from the Pixel 6 series through the upcoming Pixel 10 lineup. Key new features include adjustable flashlight brightness with a slider...
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Galaxy S26 FE leak reveals wallpapers and One UI 9.5 hints
A Galaxy S26 FE firmware file contains a One UI 9.5 update banner, but this likely just reflects Samsung's practice of pre-loading future assets, not an actual 9.5 rollout. One UI 9.5 is expected to debut with the Galaxy S27 series in 2027, with a possible beta for older devices as early as late ...
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Samsung Phones Receiving Galaxy S26 AI Features
Samsung is expanding its flagship Galaxy S26's AI features to older phones via the One UI 8.5 update, starting with a beta program for select models. The update includes four key AI tools: an Advanced Audio Eraser for real-time noise reduction, a Call Screening assistant for managing calls, a Cre...
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Secure Code Warrior Debuts AI Traceability to Boost Developer Security
Secure Code Warrior has launched a beta program for Trust Agent: AI, a new module that provides CISOs with traceability and governance over AI coding tools used by developers. The platform addresses the challenge of unmonitored AI tool usage by offering real-time insights into AI-generated code, ...
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Google Pixel's Launcher Gets Slick New Animations & UI Tweaks
The Android 16 QPR3 beta introduces polished visual refinements, including a significantly upgraded, dynamic animation for opening home screen app folders that creates a cinematic feel. The update reorganizes the theming and customization menus for a more logical flow, such as relocating the them...
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Ootbi Mini: Zero Trust, Unbreakable Data Security
Object First launched the Ootbi Mini, a compact, immutable storage appliance designed to protect Veeam backup data from ransomware, targeting remote offices and small businesses with capacities up to 24TB. The device is built on a zero trust architecture, ensuring complete data immutability and r...
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