First iOS 26.4, macOS Tahoe developer betas surface as new Siri waits in the wings
appleinsider - Apple has started a brand new generation of developer betas, with iOS 26.4, iPadOS 26.4, watchOS 26.4, tvOS 26.4, visionOS 26.4, and macOS Tahoe 26.4 expected to include a Siri update.Apple's hardware that works with the 26-generation operating systems - …
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Apple's Podcasts goes video: HLS streaming, PiP, downloads, dynamic ads
Developers test 26.4 across devices; Rosetta warnings and battery controls
On the ground: iPhones get anti‑theft defaults; RCS encryption testing
OTHER: Music AI features and miscellaneous beta tweaks awaiting rollout
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Google patches Chrome zero-day as in-the-wild exploits surface
Carly Page / theregister - High-severity CSS flaw let malicious webpages run code inside the sandbox Google has quietly pushed out an emergency Chrome fix after attackers were caught exploiting the browser's first reported zero-day of 2026.…
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Tesla delays Apple CarPlay launch over iOS 26 compatibility issues
Emre Çıtak / dataconomy - Tesla’s planned integration of Apple CarPlay has been delayed because of app compatibility complications and low adoption of iOS 26, according to a report by Bloomberg‘s Mark Gurman. Initial reports had suggested a late 2025 rollout for the feature, and B…
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iOS 27 could boost the battery life of your iPhone
digitaltrends - Apple’s next major iPhone update may quietly deliver one of the most practical upgrades users have been asking for: better battery life. While much of the spotlight this year is expected to shine on artificial intelligence, iOS 27 is shaping up to be just…
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Microsoft Refreshes Secure Boot Certificates via Windows Update
Markus Kasanmascheff / winbuzzer - Microsoft has announced it will deliver new Secure Boot certificates via Windows Update starting March 2026 before 2011 certificates expire in June.The post Microsoft Refreshes Secure Boot Certificates via Windows Update appeared first on WinBuzzer.
Back to Top / Saturday, February 14, 2026, 12:20 pm / permalink 19190 / 6 stories in 20 days
Your favorite old ChatGPT models are going away
digitaltrends - OpenAI is retiring GPT-4o, GPT-4.1, GPT-4.1 mini, and other older models in ChatGPT to focus development on newer, improved GPT versions. The post Your favorite old ChatGPT models are going away appeared first on Digital Trends.
Back to Top / Friday, February 13, 2026, 4:20 pm / permalink 19148 / 13 stories in 21 days
iOS 26 Adoption Reaches 74% on Recent iPhones, 66% Overall [Chart]
iclarified - Apple has updated its developer support page with new adoption statistics, revealing that iOS 26 is now installed on 74 percent of iPhones introduced in the last four years. Apple hasn't shared updated install figures since the public release last Septemb…
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Google Releases Android 17 Beta 1
Paul Thurrott / thurrott - Google announced Android 17 Beta 1 two days ago, but the release is finally ready for developers who wish to get started with it.The post Google Releases Android 17 Beta 1 appeared first on Thurrott.com.
Back to Top / Friday, February 13, 2026, 4:20 pm / permalink 19146 / 8 stories in 21 days
Death Stranding 2 for PC finally has a release date, with new modes at launch
digitaltrends - Death Stranding 2: On the Beach is officially coming to PC this March, bringing Kojima’s surreal sequel to a wider audience along with new modes, features, and PC-specific upgrades.The post Death Stranding 2 for PC finally has a release date, with new mod…
Back to Top / Friday, February 13, 2026, 10:21 am / permalink 19128 / 3 stories in 21 days
Apple Confirms Revamped Siri is Still Coming in 2026
Juli Clover / macrumors - Apple is still planning to launch the smarter, more capable version of Siri in 2026, the company told CNBC today. Apple's statement comes just a day after Bloomberg reported Apple is having issues with the updated version of Siri, leading to potential del…
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Apple Releases New Beta Firmware for AirPods Pro 3, AirPods Pro 2, and AirPods 4 [Download]
iclarified - Apple has seeded a new developer beta firmware for its current AirPods lineup. The update carries build number 8B5034f and is now available for AirPods Pro 3, AirPods Pro 2, and AirPods 4.Continue ReadingShare Article:Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Reddit, …
Back to Top / Thursday, February 12, 2026, 4:20 pm / permalink 19102 / 4 stories in 22 days
iOS 26.3 Arrives with Android Switching, Cellular Privacy, and More
Jesse Hollington / idropnews - Apple releases iOS 26.3 with a new Transfer to Android tool, offline lyrics for Apple Music, and a breakthrough "Limit Precise Location" privacy setting.Read More...
Back to Top / Thursday, February 12, 2026, 1:21 pm / permalink 19086 / 11 stories in 22 days
Update Windows 11 Now: Major Notepad Flaw Fixed
Nehal Malik / iphoneincanada - If you’re running Windows 11, it’s time to hit that update button. Microsoft has patched a high-severity remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability in the Windows 11 Notepad app that could allow attackers to silently execute malicious files through special…
Back to Top / Thursday, February 12, 2026, 1:20 pm / permalink 19085 / 6 stories in 22 days
Amazon's Send to Alexa+ feature arrives on Kindle Scribe and Scribe Colorsoft
Anna Washenko / engadget - Amazon is launching a feature that will add a new artificial intelligence layer to its writing tablets. "Send to Alexa+" is rolling out to the current generation of Kindle Scribe and Kindle Scribe Colorsoft devices. This concept was announced when Amazon …
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Apple’s impending upgrade to Siri has run into issues and been pushed back
Reece Bithrey / theshortcut - Now targeting a periodic release
Back to Top / Thursday, February 12, 2026, 10:37 am / permalink 19066 / 10 stories in 22 days
Apple’s hyped AI overhual for Siri could be beset by delayed features
digitaltrends - Apple was eyeing a major feature overhaul for Siri with the upcoming iOS 26.4 update in March, but it seems performance issues have pushed those plans further into the future. The post Apple’s hyped AI overhual for Siri could be beset by delayed features …
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Back to Top / Wednesday, February 11, 2026, 3:20 pm / permalink 19037 / 18 stories in 23 days
Google Announces Android 17 Beta 1
Paul Thurrott / thurrott - Google today released the first beta of Android 17, marking a fundamental shift in how it releases new Android versions.The post Google Announces Android 17 Beta 1 appeared first on Thurrott.com.
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Update Now: iOS 26.3 and macOS Tahoe 26.3 Fix Dozens of Security Vulnerabilities
Eric Slivka / macrumors - Apple today released iOS 26.3, iPadOS 26.3, and macOS Tahoe 26.3, all of which largely focus on bug fixes and security improvements. Apple says that the updates address dozens of vulnerabilities, including one that is known to have been actively exploited…
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Apple software rollout updates across its platforms
Critical security fixes and vulnerability patches
Miscellaneous topics including game update and notifications
New cross-platform Android data transfer innovations
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Back to Top / Wednesday, February 11, 2026, 1:21 pm / permalink 19032 / 41 stories in 23 days
Microsoft is Refreshing Secure Boot Certificates on Millions of Windows PCs
techpowerup - On your Windows PC, the Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) firmware has a Secure Boot Certificate that mandates only verified software starts the boot-up sequence. Microsoft is preparing to refresh these certificates, and the company announced t…
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Linux 7.0 Kernel Confirmed By Linus Torvalds, Expected In Mid-April 2026
msmash / slashdot - An anonymous reader writes: Linus Torvalds has confirmed the next major kernel series as Linux 7.0, reports Linux news website 9to5Linux.com: "So there you have it, the Linux 6.x era has ended with today's Linux 6.19 kernel release, and a new one will beg…
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