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New AirPods Pro 2 beta firmware available with iOS 26 features

9to5mac.com Ryan Christoffel 2026-03-02 16:39:59

iOS 26 introduces several new AirPods features that are currently being beta tested by developers, and Apple just released a new firmware build for AirPods Pro 2 and AirPods 4 users. Earlier this month, shortly after its WWDC keynote presentation, Apple shipped new beta firmware for AirPods Pro 2 and AirPods 4. The firmware brought the first iOS 26 AirPods features to beta testers, such as sleep detection and camera remote. And for the first time, joining the AirPods beta became as easy as op

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Ozempic Might Be a Dementia Buster, Too

gizmodo.com Ed Cara 2026-03-02 23:55:27

Semaglutide, the active ingredient in popular weight loss drugs Ozempic and Wegovy, might also double as a brain booster. Research out today describes a link between semaglutide use and a reduced risk of dementia in people with type 2 diabetes. Scientists at Case Western Reserve University conducted the study, published in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease. They found that diabetes patients taking semaglutide have a significantly lower risk of dementia than those taking other diabetes medicati

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Apple heard your complaints about the Liquid Glass Control Center

theverge.com Jay Peters 2026-03-04 08:34:27

is a news editor covering technology, gaming, and more. He joined The Verge in 2019 after nearly two years at Techmeme. My biggest complaint with Liquid Glass in the first iOS 26 developer beta was that it sometimes made Control Center nearly unreadable, but Apple has seemingly fixed that with the second beta, which is out now. In the first beta, the glassiness of everything meant that you could still see a fair amount of what was under Control Center, making it all look really cluttered. With

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Phew: Apple fixed the Finder icon in macOS Tahoe 26

theverge.com Jay Peters 2026-03-04 16:13:11

is a news editor covering technology, gaming, and more. He joined The Verge in 2019 after nearly two years at Techmeme. Apple’s first macOS Tahoe 26 developer beta introduced a big change to the Finder icon that I really didn’t like, but thankfully, the company has reversed it with the second beta released today. A big feature of macOS 26 is Apple’s new Liquid Glass design language, which it has applied across the operating system to give it a new look. But for some reason, for the initial ver

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Apple releases new beta builds of all its flashy new Liquid Glass-ified OS updates

arstechnica.com Unknown 2026-03-05 06:38:44

As with any operating system that ushers in a major new look and feel, this year's Apple operating systems and their new Liquid Glass aesthetic will likely merit some extra attention from power users who want to see all the new stuff and developers who suddenly need to acclimate to a new design language. Apple put out one early beta build of all of its new operating systems after its Worldwide Developers Conference keynote a couple of weeks ago—these updates are the first to standardize on year-

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Apple’s Liquid Glass interface improves with release of iOS 26 Beta 2

techcrunch.com Sarah Perez 2026-03-05 06:54:29

With Monday’s release of iOS 26 Beta 2, Apple has fixed one of the more glaring issues with Liquid Glass, its divisive new user interface design for the iPhone, iPad, and other Apple devices, announced earlier this month at its WWDC 2025. The refreshed user interface modernizes the operating system’s look and feel with a design system inspired by the optical qualities of glass, including the way it refracts light and its translucency. However, early iOS 26 testers, somewhat unfairly, were quic

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iOS 26 beta 2 adds brand new iPhone ringtone, listen here

9to5mac.com Ryan Christoffel 2026-03-05 11:54:15

Apple released iOS 26 beta 2 today, and the latest version of the forthcoming iPhone software update adds a brand new ringtone. Here’s what it sounds like. New iOS 26 ringtone available as alternative to default in beta 2 iOS 26 beta testing is in full swing. Two weeks after the first beta shipped, Apple has just released iOS 26 beta 2. As happens every summer, Apple has continued adding new features to its software during the beta cycle. So far iOS 26 beta 2 has included various design revi

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Apple tweaks Control Center visibility in iOS 26 beta 2

9to5mac.com Marcus Mendes 2026-03-05 11:59:50

Apple was quick to address what was by far one of the biggest complaints from the first iOS 26 developer beta: Control Center contrast. With beta 2, released earlier today, Apple seems to have tweaked it for better visibility. When Apple introduced the new Control Center UI at WWDC25, the overall design direction looked promising, thanks to the broader Liquid Glass UI overhaul. But there was one glaring usability issue: contrast. In beta 1, many noted that opening Control Center would often le

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iPadOS 26 beta 2 now available, here’s what to expect

9to5mac.com Ryan Christoffel 2026-03-05 16:06:28

iPadOS 26 beta 2 is rolling out now for developers, bringing the latest refinements to Apple’s forthcoming major iPad software update. iPadOS 26 has major focus on productivity upgrades Apple has just released a new wave of betas for its forthcoming major software updates. One of the big highlights is iPadOS 26, which in many respects offers the biggest changes to the iPad ever. Now, the latest version of iPadOS 26 is available for developers via the new beta 2 build. iPadOS 26’s first beta

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Apple releases iOS 26 beta 2

9to5mac.com Zac Hall 2026-03-05 16:06:38

Apple has released iOS 26 beta 2. The update replaces iOS 26 beta 1 which arrived on June 9 (followed by an updated build for iPhone 15 and iPhone 16 on June 13). The second version of the pre-release iPhone software update is available now for developer beta testers. Apple will expand iOS 26 beta testing in July when it adds the major new version to its public beta channel too. What’s coming in iOS 26 iOS 26 is the successor to iOS 18. This year, Apple is replacing the version number of each

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macOS Tahoe 26 beta 2 now available for developers

9to5mac.com Marcus Mendes 2026-03-05 16:07:38

Following the typical two-week gap after the release of the inaugural betas, Apple has just pushed out the second wave of post-WWDC betas, including macOS Tahoe 26 beta 2. The build number for today’s macOS Tahoe 26 beta 2 release is 25A5295e. As announced at WWDC25, macOS Tahoe 26 introduces the Liquid Glass UI overhaul, alongside features like Live Activities on the Mac, a much improved Spotlight with clipboard history and Shortcuts integration, plus a dedicated Phone app and Live Translatio

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Apple releases watchOS 26 beta 2

9to5mac.com Ryan Christoffel 2026-03-05 16:10:42

watchOS 26 is the next big software update coming to Apple Watch, and Apple has just released developer beta 2 for testing. watchOS 26 adds revamped Workout app, Liquid Glass, Apple Notes, more Apple Watch users will get a variety of new features this fall in watchOS 26, Apple’s next major software update. The Notes app is coming to your wrist in watchOS 26, plus a fresh ‘Liquid Glass’ design, the AI-powered Workout Buddy, and a variety of other changes. Apple released the first watchOS 26 b

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Apple releases developer beta 2 for visionOS 26

9to5mac.com Marcus Mendes 2026-03-05 16:11:26

Alongside the new macOS 26 developer beta 2, Apple has also pushed out the second developer beta of visionOS 26, and the rest of its operating systems. The build number for today’s visionOS 26 beta 2 release is 23M5279f. As announced on WWDC25, visionOS 26 brings spatial widgets, a much-improved Personas feature, support for 180-degree and 360-degree videos from action cams like Insta360 and GoPro, and PSVR 2 controllers. It also features a new, Jupiter immersive environment, as well as suppo

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Before iOS 26, Here's What Apple Could Bring to Your iPhone With iOS 18.6

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-03-06 15:00:03

Before Apple releases iOS 26 this fall, the company will release iOS 18.6, and the first public beta of iOS 18.6 just became available on June 18. While iOS 26 will bring a major redesign to iPhones, the latest beta is filled with bug and security fixes, so developers and beta testers shouldn't expect new features. Read more: iOS 26 Finally Lets Us Get Rid of the Abomination That Is the 9-Minute Snooze Apple/Screenshot by CNET Since this is a beta, I recommend downloading it on something othe

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One UI 8 could give screenshots an HDR glow-up that was missing from betas

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-03-08 13:36:59

Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR Samsung is testing HDR screenshot support for One UI 8 with its latest closed beta (ZYF7) release. The feature likely relies on Android 16’s embedded gain maps to show true HDR imagery when viewed correctly. HDR screenshots aren’t yet available in the One UI 8 Beta 2 release, but may arrive with future open betas or the stable release. Samsung will be bringing Android 16 to its devices with the release of One UI 8. The beta program is live for the Galaxy

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Pour one out for 400/800 FireWire? macOS 26 beta 1 drops support for both standards

9to5mac.com Marcus Mendes 2026-03-10 10:55:40

If you’re still rocking a first-generation iPod or, like me, are holding on to an old FireWire external drive for dear life, this one might hit hard: the first developer beta of macOS 26 Tahoe appears to have dropped support for the FireWire 400 and 800 standards. Reddit and X users (via MacRumors) who upgraded to macOS Tahoe 26 developer beta 1 say FireWire 400 and FireWire 800 devices no longer mount, whether it’s an old iPod, a MiniDV camcorder, or that trusty LaCie drive you’ve been using f

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Pour one out for 400/800 FireWire? macOS 26 beta 1 drops support both standards

9to5mac.com Marcus Mendes 2026-03-10 15:55:40

If you’re still rocking a first-generation iPod or, like me, are holding on to an old FireWire external drive for dear life, this one might hit hard: the first developer beta of macOS 26 Tahoe appears to have dropped support for the FireWire 400 and 800 standards. Reddit and X users (via MacRumors) who upgraded to macOS Tahoe 26 developer beta 1 say FireWire 400 and FireWire 800 devices no longer mount, whether it’s an old iPod, a MiniDV camcorder, or that trusty LaCie drive you’ve been using f

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OpenAI’s Sam Altman discusses GPT-5 release date

bleepingcomputer.com Unknown 2026-03-10 18:43:06

ChatGPT's next big upgrade, or the new foundational model 'GPT-5,' is being prepared for public release, but OpenAI won't share the specifics. In a recent interview, Sam Altman, CEO and co-founder of OpenAI, confirmed that ChatGPT's GPT-5 model release date is sometime in summer, but it depends on a number of factors. OpenAI has internal benchmarks and other standards set for GPT-5, and unless those are met, OpenAI might not release the model to the public. Sam added that he doesn't know 'exa

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Samsung may soon release One UI 8 beta builds for the Galaxy S24 series

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-03-10 22:16:37

Aamir Siddiqui / Android Authority TL;DR Samsung has begun internal testing of the One UI 8 update for the Galaxy S24 series. A tipster has spotted the first internal test build for the Galaxy S24 Ultra, suggesting that the One UI 8 beta program for the lineup could be around the corner. Samsung plans to release stable One UI 8 this summer, starting with its upcoming foldables and gradually extending the rollout to older models. Samsung has confirmed plans to release stable One UI 8 this sum

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What Apple Could Bring to Your iPhone With iOS 18.6 Before iOS 26

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-03-12 04:14:30

Apple released the first public beta of iOS 18.6 on June 18, just over a week after the company announced iOS 26 at its Worldwide Developers Conference. While the iOS 26 update will bring a major redesign to iPhones this fall, the latest beta mostly consists of bug and security fixes. Read more: An Expert's Guide to iOS 18 Apple/Screenshot by CNET Since this is a beta, I recommend downloading it only on something other than your primary device. Because this isn't the final version of iOS 18.6

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PSA: WhatsApp for iPhone now also lets you copy part of a message

9to5mac.com Marcus Mendes 2026-03-15 02:06:48

If you got excited by yesterday’s news that iOS 26 will let you copy parts of a text message in Messages, but aren’t running the beta and don’t want to feel left out, here’s some good news: you can already do that on WhatsApp. Since version 25.16.81, WhatsApp has offered partial text selection on iPhone, letting you highlight and copy just the specific section of a message you want. To use it, long-press the message bubble, then press and hold again on the text itself. This brings up the famil

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PS2 emulation on Android just got a big update, but be careful which version you install

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-03-15 15:42:23

Robert Triggs / Android Authority TL;DR PS2 emulator NetherSX2 dropped its first major update of the year. There are two versions, Classic (3668) and standard (4248), with performance differences. Both versions have an updated GameDB conversion script for improved performance. PS2 emulation on Android has been advancing slowly since AetherSX2 shuttered its doors, but things have been picking up once again now that developer Trixarian has been actively improving the NetherSX2 fork. The first

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Best Air Mattresses of 2025, Tested by CNET Experts

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-03-15 18:05:00

There are a few general things to consider when shopping for the best air mattress. Price Price is the primary criterion for most people searching for the best air mattress. A queen-size bed can cost as little as $30, while the most expensive air mattresses can cost hundreds of dollars. A higher price doesn't always mean a taller air bed, a better air mattress, better air pressure, a self-inflating mattress, a better sleeping surface, more comfort or a decent night's sleep. Inflation The bes

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Life with the Nintendo Switch 2

theverge.com David Pierce 2026-03-15 22:15:27

The Nintendo Switch 2 is great. In many ways, it’s exactly what we hoped for: a Switch, only better. And yet there’s something… underwhelming about it. Maybe it’s unfair, but we’ve come to expect Nintendo to consistently amaze us with either how its consoles work or the games you can play with them. In this case, it still feels like a Switch. Only better. And not universally better, either. On this episode of The Vergecast, now that a number of folks on our team have spent some real time with t

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iOS 18.6 beta appears imminent after build number shared

9to5mac.com Ryan Christoffel 2026-03-18 03:51:19

iOS 26 may be the center of attention for most people following Apple, but the company apparently has more in the works for iOS 18 before moving to the next major update. Per a new leak, it seems the first iOS 18.6 beta is coming soon. iOS 18.6 likely the final noteworthy release before iOS 26 arrives Apple kicked off its iOS 26 beta cycle last week following WWDC, but there’s an alternative beta coming soon. Per a private X account who has shared reliable reports of Apple software before, th

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Wanna Rumble? Take WIRED's Quiz to Figure Out Your Fighting Style

wired.com Wired Staff 2026-03-18 14:00:00

When it comes to the fights of the moment, certain people perform better in some arenas than others. It's time to find out what kind of brawler you are.

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Apple releases new iOS 26 beta 1 build to developers

9to5mac.com Ryan Christoffel 2026-03-19 10:13:10

Apple unveiled iOS 26 earlier this week alongside the first developer beta, but now it has released a revised build to beta testers for select iPhone models. In an unusual move for a major new OS version, Apple has shipped two beta versions in the very first week of release. Except the newly released software is not technically developer beta 2, but rather a revised version of iOS 26 beta 1. The previous build of iOS 26 beta 1 was 23A5260n. This newly released build is 23A5260u—just barely d

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How long should you wait before installing Apple betas on your primary devices?

9to5mac.com Ben Lovejoy 2026-03-19 14:00:00

WWDC 2025 ends today, and we’ve seen all the new features on offer from Apple’s shiny glassy new iOS 26, iPadOS 26, macOS 26, watchOS 26, and visionOS 26. The first developer betas are available now, and anyone can sign up to try them – but you probably shouldn’t. If you’re not a developer with sacrificial test devices, exactly how long should you wait in the beta cycle before risking them on your daily drivers … ? The answer depends on a number of factors, starting most obviously with the int

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Steam is finally adding native support for Macs with Apple Silicon

theverge.com Emma Roth 2026-03-20 02:54:01

is a news writer who covers the streaming wars, consumer tech, crypto, social media, and much more. Previously, she was a writer and editor at MUO. Steam will soon fully support Macs equipped with Apple’s in-house chips. In the latest Steam client beta spotted by 9to5Mac, Valve says the “Steam Client and Steam Helper apps now run natively on Apple Silicon.” That means Steam will no longer need to use Rosetta 2 to run on Macs with M-series chips. Rosetta 2 is the emulator that allows Intel-base

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Steam finally goes native on Apple Silicon, here’s how to try it

9to5mac.com Marcus Mendes 2026-03-20 15:53:33

After a years-long wait, Steam for Mac is finally a native Apple Silicon app. Or about to be. Valve quietly rolled out the new version as part of a beta update, and you can try it right now. Until now, Steam has relied entirely on Rosetta 2 to function on Apple Silicon Macs. To many users, that meant extra overhead, slower performance, and a clunky experience across the board, especially in the Chromium-based UI that powers much of the Steam client. And now with the Rosetta 2 sunset on the hor

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Pour one out for 400/800 FireWire? macOS 26 beta 1 drops support for both standards

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