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Flipper Zero Geiger Counter

Flipper Zero Geiger Counter 注意:所有模块均在第三方固件中测试,推荐使用: unleashed固件,链接:[https://github.com/DarkFlippers/unleashed-firmware] Momentum固件,链接:[https://github.com/Next-Flip/Momentum-Firmware] Compatible apps Geiger counter This app gives you a graph view with counts per second (instantaneous measure of the radioactivity) as CPS and per minute as CPM. There is extra functionality to record, zoom, change units, etc. (credits to nmrr) CPS: counts per second (instantaneous measure of the radioactivi

Android 16’s latest QPR2 beta finally lets you customize icon shapes

Mishaal Rahman / Android Authority TL;DR Google is now rolling out Android 16 QPR2 Beta 2 to Pixel devices, which brings a long-awaited customization feature to the OS. This new beta build finally adds icon shape customization options, letting users change the look of their home screen icons. While this release focuses more on refinement, it notably does not include the flashlight brightness controls seen in earlier development builds. Google plans to roll out the second quarterly release of

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Here’s every new feature for Pixels in Android 16 QPR2 Beta 2

Mishaal Rahman / Android Authority In less than three months, Google will roll out the second quarterly release of Android 16 to Pixel devices, bringing major new features like an expanded dark theme, auto-themed app icons, an HDR/SDR brightness slider, and more. While Google previewed many of these features in last month’s QPR2 Beta 1 release, the beta program is far from over. Earlier today, Google rolled out Android 16 QPR2 Beta 2 to supported Pixel devices. It’s the second of three release

Pixel 10 series finally joins the Android Beta Program

Rita El Khoury / Android Authority TL;DR The Pixel 10 series can now join the Android Beta Program. Pixel 10 phones now show up with an option to opt in to the Android 16 QPR2 Beta Program. Google has finally opened up the Pixel 10 series to the Android Beta Program. When the phones first launched, they weren’t eligible to enroll, but that’s now changing. If you own a Pixel 10, 10 Pro, or 10 Pro XL, it should now appear alongside your other supported phones on the Android Beta Program page.

iOS 26 RC users have a new update available for download

iOS 26 shipped to all users yesterday, but it came with a build number that was different than the RC previously available to beta testers. Now, one day later, Apple has released that public version for beta testers too. iOS 26.0 public build now available for beta testers too If you’ve been running the iOS 26 beta before now, Apple has a new update available for you today. However, it’s not the iOS 26.1 release many have been excitedly anticipating. Instead, Apple has just shipped an update

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iOS 26.1 beta is coming: When to expect the next update

iOS 26 is now available for all users, but beta testers who have had the update for months may now wonder when Apple plans to debut the first iOS 26.1 beta. Here’s when to expect the next beta update. Apple’s history indicates iOS 26.1 beta will arrive this week or next iOS 26 released on Monday, September 15. Here’s how that compares to prior years: iOS 18: Monday, September 16 iOS 17: Monday, September 18 iOS 16: Monday, September 12 iOS 15: Monday, September 20 As you can see, there’s

Apple rolls out betas for iOS 18.7, macOS 15.7, and macOS 14.8

Alongside Release Candidates for iOS and macOS 26, Apple is also rolling out multiple public and developer beta versions for other iOS and macOS versions. Here is the full list. Post-event beta releases This has been a busy afternoon for both developers and public beta testers. Following the end of the Awe Dropping event, Apple rolled out the first release candidate versions of iOS 26, macOS 26, visionOS 26, watchOS 26, and tvOS 26. But that is not all. Apple also rolled out developer and pub

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iOS 26 RC now available ahead of next week’s launch

Apple has just released the iOS 26 RC (release candidate) for beta testers. Here’s what that means. All throughout the summer, iOS 26 has been in beta testing with developers and opt-in members of the public. Now today, following its iPhone 17 event, Apple has released the RC version of iOS 26. iOS 26’s RC is expected to be the final beta release before the update’s wide launch next week. This “release candidate” is available for users running the iOS 26 beta, and should offer the most stabl

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Apple debuts RC for macOS Tahoe, iPadOS 26, and more

Following today’s iPhone 17 event, Apple has just released a new wave of software updates for beta testers. The RC (release candidate) versions of macOS Tahoe, iPadOS 26, and more are now available. RC now available for macOS Tahoe, iPadOS 26, and more For the past few months, beta testers have had access to early previews of Apple’s forthcoming major software updates. These include iOS 26, iPadOS 26, macOS Tahoe, tvOS 26, and more. Now, the RC (release candidate) versions of these software

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iOS 26 Cheat Sheet: What to Know About the Upcoming iPhone Update

Apple announced at its Worldwide Developers Conference in June that it will release iOS 26 (not iOS 19) this fall -- I'm predicting in less than 10 days. The update will bring a new Liquid Glass design, call screening and more to your iPhone. Developers and beta testers can try all those new features now. *Note that iOS 26 is still in beta, so features might not work properly. We recommend downloading a beta on a secondary device or something other than your primary device, since it might be bu

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Surprise new Galaxy S25 One UI 8 beta update brings last minute fixes

Ryan Haines / Android Authority TL;DR Samsung has pushed out another One UI 8 beta for the Galaxy S25. The stable release is expected later this month, and this could be the last One UI 8 beta for the series. Samsung is expected to roll out the stable One UI 8 update this month, starting with the Galaxy S25 series. After all, the newest member of the Galaxy S25 series already has it, and others are in line. But, Samsung still appears to be executing some finishing touches right before the sta

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This iOS 26 Alarm Trick Can Give You a Few More Minutes of Sleep

Apple could release iOS 26 any day now, and it will bring a new Liquid Glass design, call screening and your iPhone. It will also update the alarm feature in the clock app so you can change your snooze length, affording you a few more z's before you get up and tackle the day. And developers and beta testers can try this feature out now with the iOS 26 beta. Before this change, if you hit your iPhone alarm's snooze feature, you would always get an extra 9 minutes of shut-eye. With the iOS 26 bet

iOS 26 introduces higher quality screen recordings for iPhone and iPad

For the first time, iOS 26 will let you record the screen of your iPhone or iPad in its full resolution, resulting in higher-quality and better-looking screen captures. Screen recording was first introduced with iOS 11, finally providing an easy way to capture what’s on your screen without using a computer. Since then, the resolution of those recordings has been limited to a maximum of 1920px in either height or width. This means that all modern iPhones have recorded at 884×1920, which on an iP

GE Aerospace to invest $300M in Beta Technologies to pair up on hybrid-electric power

GE Aerospace is taking a sizable stake in electric aviation company Beta Technologies, with the pair teaming up to build a hybrid-electric turbogenerator for next-gen aircraft. GE will also invest $300 million, pending regulatory approval, under a strategic deal announced Thursday. The new partnership comes as hybrid solutions gain momentum in the advanced air mobility (AAM) space, a catch-all term to describe the next generation of aviation concepts like eVTOL, hydrogen, and so on. Aircraft ma

GE Aerospace to invest $300M in Beta Technologies, pair up on hybrid-electric power

GE Aerospace is taking a sizable stake in electric aviation company Beta Technologies, with the pair teaming up to build a hybrid-electric turbogenerator for next-gen aircraft. GE will also invest $300 million, pending regulatory approval, under a strategic deal announced Thursday. The new partnership comes as hybrid solutions gain momentum in the advanced air mobility (AAM) space, a catch-all term to describe the next generation of aviation concepts like eVTOL, hydrogen, and so on. Aircraft ma

macOS Tahoe 26 beta 9 now available [U: Public betas]

Contrary to expectations, Apple is rolling out a new wave of developer betas ahead of next week’s “Awe Dropping” event. Here’s what to expect. As with past releases, macOS Tahoe 26 developer beta 8 brought mostly under-the-hood improvements last week, which is also expected from today’s release. The build number for today’s macOS Tahoe 26 beta 9 release is 25A5351b. We’re taking a closer look to spot any user-facing tweaks, and will report back with anything noteworthy. What’s new on macOS Ta

Apple releases beta 9 for iPadOS 26, tvOS 26, watchOS 26, more [U]

Apple has just released another wave of beta updates for its forthcoming major software versions, including beta 9 for iPadOS 26, tvOS 26, and more. Update: Apple has now shipped public beta versions of the same builds, just a few hours after the developer releases. New beta 9 builds available for Apple’s major new OS versions Based on prior years’ patterns, last week’s beta 8 updates from Apple were widely expected to be the last releases before next week’s RC (release candidate) versions.

This Common Heart Attack Drug May Actually Be Worthless for Most People

A common treatment given after heart attacks may not be worthwhile for a large segment of the population. New trial data finds that most people who suffer a heart attack do not benefit from taking beta-blockers afterward. A large international team of researchers conducted the trial, which compared the outcomes of nearly 10,000 heart attack patients who were either given beta-blocker therapy or not. “This trial will reshape all international clinical guidelines.’ On average, people with prese

Apple releases iOS 26 beta 9 for iPhone

Turns out iOS 26 development isn’t quite over yet. After only shipping eight beta versions of major iOS releases over the last several years, Apple has released the ninth developer beta version of iOS 26. We expect the redesigned version of the iPhone software to officially launch in about two weeks. iOS 26 developer beta 9 has arrived Apple describes the upcoming iPhone software update by saying that iOS 26 “delivers a stunning new design, powerful Apple Intelligence capabilities, new ways to

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macOS Tahoe 26 beta 9 now available

Contrary to expectations, Apple is rolling out a new wave of developer betas ahead of next week’s “Awe Dropping” event. Here’s what to expect. As with past releases, macOS Tahoe 26 developer beta 8 brought mostly under-the-hood improvements last week, which is also expected from today’s release. The build number for today’s macOS Tahoe 26 beta 9 release is 25A5351b. We’re taking a closer look to spot any user-facing tweaks, and will report back with anything noteworthy. What’s new on macOS Ta

Apple releases beta 9 for iPadOS 26, tvOS 26, watchOS 26, more

Apple has just released another wave of beta updates for its forthcoming major software versions, including beta 9 for iPadOS 26, tvOS 26, and more. New beta 9 builds available for Apple’s major new OS versions Based on prior years’ patterns, last week’s beta 8 updates from Apple were widely expected to be the last releases before next week’s RC (release candidate) versions. Today, however, the company shipped a wave of beta 9 updates. New beta 9 releases include: iOS 26 iPadOS 26 macOS T

Galaxy Z Fold 5, Flip 5 owners are get their first taste of One UI 8

Ryan Haines / Android Authority TL;DR The One UI 8 beta has started rolling out to the Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Galaxy Z Flip 5 foldable phones. This beta release seems to be restricted to Korea for now. This comes after Samsung recently brought the One UI 8 beta to the Galaxy S23 series and some Galaxy A phones. Samsung has just brought the One UI 8 beta to the Galaxy S23 series and a few other phones. However, there’s good news if you’ve got a Galaxy Z Fold 5 or Galaxy Z Flip 5 and were waiting

Dirty Lens? This iOS 26 Beta Feature Can Help You Take Better Pictures

Kids have sticky fingers. If they touch your iPhone, expect smudges on your camera lens. That means the next time you take a photo, the pic might have a weird haze about it, and you'll have to take the photo multiple times. It's not always your kids' fault either. Even adults can be to blame for a dirty camera lens. Luckily, with the iOS 26 beta there is a feature that can warn you when your camera lens needs cleaning, that way you don't waste a perfectly good sunset or other Instagrammable mome

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One UI 8 beta arrives on Galaxy S23 and Samsung’s popular A-series phones

Robert Triggs / Android Authority TL;DR Samsung is expanding the One UI 8 beta program to more devices. In addition to the previously supported models, the update is now available for the Galaxy S23, A55, A54, A36, and A35. Meanwhile, the Galaxy A56, Z Fold 5, and Flip 5 are expected to receive updates this month. After a laggy rollout of its Android 15-based One UI 7, Samsung sprinted to release One UI 8, based on Android 16, in less than six months. The Galaxy Z Fold 7 and the Flip 7 have

iOS 26 Beta Brings AI Summaries Back to News Apps, but With a Warning

Apple released the fifth public beta of iOS 26 on Aug. 25, and the beta brings a new Liquid Glass design to the iPhones of developers and beta testers, alongside other updates such as call screening. And developers and beta testers with an Apple Intelligence-enabled iPhone will see AI notification summaries for news and entertainment apps in the latest beta. Apple disabled AI notification summaries for news and entertainment apps in January. That came a few weeks after the BBC pointed out in De

iOS 26 Beta: Here's How to Adjust Your iPhone's New Liquid Glass Design

Apple released the fifth public beta of iOS 26 on Aug. 25, and the beta brings a new Liquid Glass design to the iPhones of developers and beta testers, alongside other updates like call screening. But if you're not a fan of the Liquid Glass design, I found a way to reduce its effects so background images aren't bleeding through menus and making things hard to read. When Apple released the developer beta of iOS 26, people were torn about the design. Some were excited about it, while others -- my

Battlefield 6 PC requirements are pretty chill — if you don’t mind 30fps

is a senior editor and founding member of The Verge who covers gadgets, games, and toys. He spent 15 years editing the likes of CNET, Gizmodo, and Engadget. Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. EA is promising Battlefield 6 will offer “the best PC experience in the history of the franchise,” including 4K resolution, 21:9 and 32:9 ultrawide monitors, HDR, uncapped framerates, both PS5 and Xbox gamepad support on PC, the ability to create and br

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Samsung inches closer to stable One UI 8 on Galaxy S25 with sixth beta

Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR One UI 8 beta 6 is now out for the Galaxy S25 series. The update is now available in the UK, India, Germany, and Poland, with other regions expected to receive it soon. Besides bug fixes, the latest One UI 8 beta brings September’s security patch. Less than two weeks after releasing the fifth One UI 8 beta that fixed the purple moon issue, Samsung is rolling out its sixth One UI 8 beta for the Galaxy S25. While it doesn’t add any evidently new features, t

watchOS 26 beta 8 available now for Apple Watch [U: Public]

watchOS 26 is the next major Apple Watch software update, and today beta 8 was released to developers ahead of the expected public launch next month. Update 10/26/25: Apple has also released watchOS 26 public beta 5, one day after the equivalent developer release. watchOS 26 coming soon for all users, here’s what to expect from beta 8 Next month, Apple is expected to ship at least two new Apple Watch models, and possibly a third, along with brand new software for all users. Apple Watch Ultra

iOS 26 Beta Cheat Sheet: What to Know About the Upcoming iPhone Update

Apple announced at its Worldwide Developers Conference in June that it will release iOS 26 (not iOS 19) this fall -- I'm guessing mid-September. The update will bring a new Liquid Glass design, call screening and more to your iPhone, and developers and beta testers can try all those new features now. We put together this cheat sheet to help you learn about and use the latest features in iOS 26. This page will also help you keep track of the subsequent iOS 26 updates. Note that iOS 26 is still i