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Apple releases iOS 26 beta 5 for iPhone

9to5mac.com Zac Hall 2025-12-10 18:15:15

Apple has released the fifth developer beta version of iOS 26. We expect the redesigned version of the iPhone software to officially launch next month. Apple also launched the first public beta version of iOS 26 last week. The latest build is 23A5308g. iOS 26 developer beta 5 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 stay connected in the Phone and Messages apps, a

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Everything new in iOS 26 beta 5

9to5mac.com Zac Hall 2025-12-10 18:49:38

iOS 26 beta 5 is out now for iPhones on the developer beta release cycle. Below we’re collecting all of the iOS 26 beta 5 changes compared to the previous version. iOS 26 beta 5 changes The first thing we noticed in iOS 26 beta 5 is a bouncy new animation when the Lock Screen before entering your passcode or unlocking with Face ID or Touch ID. The new beta also introduces a lot of splash screens for Apple’s built-in apps that will appear upon first launch after updating to iOS 26. Unlike iOS

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More than two hard disks in DOS

news.ycombinator.com Posted On 2025-12-11 11:19:27

Investigating the rather odd behavior of the Microsoft OS/2 1.21 disk driver led me to Compaq and their EXTDISK.SYS driver. While experimenting with various setups, I realized that DOS versions older than 5.0 do not support more than two hard disks exposed by the system’s BIOS, and will in fact quite likely hang early during boot-up if there are “too many” hard disks. This seems to have been one of the many things that “everyone knew” back in the day, similar to the fact that DOS versions older

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Apple Music for Android gets redesigned with lyrics and translation

engadget.com Unknown 2025-12-11 18:00:27

Apple has released the beta version of Apple Music version 5.0 for Android, and as 9to5Google reports, it doesn't feature a Liquid Glass redesign like its counterpart for iOS 26. Liquid Glass is what Apple calls its new visual language, so it's not quite clear whether the Android iteration of the app will ever get the same visual overhaul. It did get a handful of elements from the iOS 26 version, though, including new pill-shaped buttons for play, shuffle and repeat at the top of albums, playlis

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Say Goodbye to Spam Calls With Call Screening in iOS 26

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-12-12 04:00:03

Apple released the first public beta of iOS 26 on July 24. The beta brought a handful of new features, like a new Liquid Glass design and the ability to change your alarm's snooze length, to the iPhones of developers and beta testers. It also gave developers and beta testers the ability to screen incoming unknown calls, that way spam callers don't bother you as much. Call screening isn't an Apple Intelligence feature, so any iOS 26 compatible iPhone, like the iPhone 14 Pro, will get this featur

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BioShock 4 loses direction again as 2K fires top leadership

techspot.com Cal Jeffrey 2025-12-12 23:54:00

Facepalm: Take-Two's BioShock 4 has been stuck in development hell for over a decade. Now, executives have fired the studio head, demoted the creative director, and ordered a full rewrite, putting the project's future in doubt. Fans have long wondered when the game will launch - but maybe the real question is: will it? Take-Two is overhauling the long-delayed next installment in the BioShock series after an internal review left top executives at 2K Games dissatisfied with the game's progress. T

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Here's a comprehensive list of compatible iPhones that can download the iOS 26 beta today

engadget.com Unknown 2025-12-12 23:15:31

Engadget has been testing and reviewing consumer tech since 2004. Our stories may include affiliate links; if you buy something through a link, we may earn a commission. Read more about how we evaluate products . If you're a devoted iPhone owner like me, you'll be excited to check out all the exciting new updates coming to Apple's operating system this fall: iOS 26. The coolest change, in my opinion, is the new Liquid Glass design (think Windows Vista, but arguably more thoughtful), which looks

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Apple iOS 26 beta: How to download the update on your iPhone, new features like Liquid Glass and everything else you need to know

engadget.com Unknown 2025-12-12 23:49:45

Exciting changes are coming to your iPhone this fall, including a new aesthetic called Liquid Glass. Liquid Glass is a huge new change coming to iOS 26. (Apple) You've seen all the changes coming to your iPhone and now you're desperately ready to upgrade to iOS 26 — but it's only August and the operating system won't be here until this fall. But I have good news: you can test out all the features now by downloading and installing Apple's public beta, which CEO Tim Cook says is (along with the

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NASA's Curiosity picks up new skills

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-12-12 22:20:38

Instead, Curiosity and its younger sibling Perseverance each use their MMRTG nuclear power source, which relies on decaying plutonium pellets to create energy and recharge the rover’s batteries. Providing ample power for the rovers’ many science instruments, MMRTGs are known for their longevity (the twin Voyager spacecraft have relied on RTGs since 1977). But as the plutonium decays over time, it takes longer to recharge Curiosity’s batteries, leaving less energy for science each day. The team

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These are the best streaming services you aren’t watching

arstechnica.com Unknown 2025-12-15 00:00:28

We all know how to find our favorite shows and blockbuster films on mainstream streaming services like Netflix, HBO Max, and Disney+. But even as streaming has opened the door to millions of hours of on-demand entertainment, it can still feel like there’s nothing fresh or exciting to watch anymore. If you agree, it’s time to check out some of the more niche streaming services available, where you can find remarkable content unlikely to be available elsewhere. This article breaks down the best

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BioShock 4 hits a major development snag, and a remake of the original gets put on ice

engadget.com Unknown 2025-12-14 16:25:23

BioShock fans will have to wait even longer to find out if we're going to Rapture, Columbia or a brand new city since the next game in the franchise may be headed back to the drawing board. According to a report from Bloomberg, the latest BioShock game that's being developed by Cloud Chamber failed a review with executives at 2K Games. Bloomberg's sources explained that the execs wanted improvement with the game's narrative, which "will be revamped in the coming months." 2K Games said in a stat

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Update to iOS 26? We tested the public beta on our iPhones - these features are a big deal

zdnet.com Prakhar Khanna 2025-12-14 14:00:17

Kerry Wan/ZDNET Apple introduced iOS 26 to the public at its annual Worldwide Developers Conference event in early June, and since then, has been polishing the software with developers for the eventual beta release. Now that it's finally available for everyone to test, you may be wondering if it's worth diving straight into or waiting for the official software launch -- likely sometime in September. That's what we're here to answer. Also: Should you buy an iPhone 16 or wait for the iPhone 17?

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Here's How to Show the Volume Bar on Your iPhone's Lock Screen Again

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-12-14 12:00:08

If you're listening to music or a podcast and want to change the volume without unlocking your iPhone, then you probably press the buttons on the side of your phone. Those buttons can increase or decrease your volume a set amount, but they could leave you choosing between a volume that is slightly too loud or a bit too quiet. If you keep your iPhone up to date with the latest iOS releases, you can bring the volume bar back to your device's Lock Screen, giving you more precise control over your i

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What to Know About, and Where to Find, Apple Intelligence Summaries on Your iPhone

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-12-14 14:00:06

Apple is set to release iOS 26 this fall, and the update will bring a new Liquid Glass design, Games app and more to your iPhone. But when Apple released iOS 18.1 in October, it gave people with the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max or a device from the iPhone 16 lineup access to some Apple Intelligence features, like AI-generated summaries across the device. With Apple Intelligence and a compatible iPhone, your device can provide you with a summary of a lengthy email, a webpage, Message notifications

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Everything you need to know about iOS 26 beta release: How to download it on your iPhone, new Apple features like Liquid Glass and more

engadget.com Unknown 2025-12-15 09:09:30

Exciting changes are coming to your iPhone this fall, including a new aesthetic called Liquid Glass. Liquid Glass is a huge new change coming to iOS 26. (Apple) Waiting until the fall can feel like ages when you're ready to upgrade your iPhone to iOS 26. But there's good news: you can test out all the features now by downloading and installing Apple's public beta, which CEO Tim Cook says is (with the other current beta operating systems) "by far the most popular developer betas we’ve had," 9to

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Want to download the iOS 26 beta on your iPhone today? Here's a list of all compatible Apple devices

engadget.com Unknown 2025-12-15 09:38:05

Engadget has been testing and reviewing consumer tech since 2004. Our stories may include affiliate links; if you buy something through a link, we may earn a commission. Read more about how we evaluate products . Hey iPhone users! If you haven't heard yet, a slew of new exciting updates are coming to Apple's operating system this fall. No, it won't be called iOS 19 — it'll be named iOS 26. The change we're most excited for is the new Liquid Glass design (think Windows Vista, but arguably more t

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Your Apple CarPlay is getting a big upgrade: 3 features I'm using on iOS 26 right now

zdnet.com Allison Murray 2025-12-15 18:36:00

Apple It feels like Apple's annual Worldwide Developers' Conference (WWDC) was just weeks ago, but the pubic beta of Apple's biggest operating systems has already arrived, bringing big changes to Apple CarPlay users. Also: How to install iOS 26 beta on your iPhone (and which models support it) While you'll have to enroll in the beta to get early access to the newest iOS 26 features, here's a quick overview of all the new features you can expect in Apple CarPlay by this fall. 1. New CarPlay d

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Truecaller’s call-recording feature won’t work on iPhones from September 30

techcrunch.com Jagmeet Singh 2025-12-15 14:36:07

Truecaller is discontinuing its call recording function on iOS — just over two years after the feature was launched — as the Swedish company opts to focus on its core offering: fighting spam calls. On Friday, the company confirmed to TechCrunch that its call recording feature will no longer be available on iPhones starting September 30. Users with saved call recordings can either download them to their devices, share them via email or messaging apps, or switch their storage preference to iCloud

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iOS 26’s new Battery feature can help save a draining iPhone

9to5mac.com Ryan Christoffel 2025-12-16 09:39:06

Apple has some big changes coming to the Battery screen inside iOS 26’s Settings app, including a feature that can help prevent excessive iPhone drains. iOS 26 Battery settings has intelligent suggestions for excess drain Have you ever experienced a mystery iPhone battery drain? A day when your iPhone usage is more or less normal, but for some reason your battery’s draining at an accelerated rate? Force-quitting a bunch of apps might be your solution. Or perhaps visiting the Battery screen in

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Truecaller’s call recording feature won’t work on iPhones from Sept. 30

techcrunch.com Jagmeet Singh 2025-12-16 14:36:07

Truecaller is discontinuing its call recording function on iOS — just over two years after the feature was launched — as the Swedish company opts to focus on its core offering: fighting spam calls. On Friday, the company confirmed to TechCrunch that its call recording feature will no longer be available on iPhones starting September 30. Users with saved call recordings can either download them to their devices, share them via email or messaging apps, or switch their storage preference to iCloud

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Tim Cook: iOS 26 is ‘by far’ Apple’s most popular beta ever

9to5mac.com Ryan Christoffel 2025-12-16 18:37:18

Apple reported huge quarterly earnings yesterday, and on the call with investors, CEO Tim Cook gave an update on how popular iOS 26, iPadOS 26, and macOS Tahoe are proving thus far. Whatever your opinion of the new Liquid Glass design coming in iOS 26 and Apple’s other updates, there’s no doubt it’s sparked a lot of interest. As compelling as new features might be for your iPhone, iPad, or Mac, there’s nothing like a fresh design to spur upgrades. And according to CEO Tim Cook, Apple has seen

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Hidden iOS 26 Features Apple Didn't Mention at WWDC

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-12-16 17:00:16

Apple's next iPhone operating system is making several big changes to the iPhone experience. iOS 26 will give everything a more transparent, bubbly look in the Liquid Glass design -- and it also adds new live language translations to your calls and offers more protections against unwanted spam. But there are a number of changes that don't make splashy headlines. These include being able to set how many minutes you want to snooze, making an easy control center shortcut for reminders and having t

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I tried iOS 26 as an Android user, and my biggest issue has nothing to do with Liquid Glass

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-12-16 20:00:59

Ryan Haines / Android Authority I’m a Pixel guy, have been for years — everyone knows it. So, you can imagine I was pretty pleased when Google unveiled Material 3 Expressive, and it looked like a refinement of the Pixel UI design that I already loved. And then came Apple with its new Liquid Glass interface as part of iOS 26. Simply put, I thought it looked awful. It was hard to read, and the original glass effects looked clunky. Now, though, I’ve given iOS 26 a shot. I’ve loaded it onto my iP

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Should you turn on Adaptive Power on iOS 26? Here's my advice after testing it

zdnet.com Adrian Kingsley-Hughes 2025-12-18 09:22:00

Does iOS 26's Adaptive Power Mode work? Adrian Kingsley-Hughes/ZDNET ZDNET's key takeaways The new Adaptive Power Mode in iOS 26 seems to noticeably improve battery life. The performance hit from activating this feature appears to be negligible. Be aware, though, that the iOS 26 public beta seems quite crashy right now. One of the features that I've been testing out in the public beta of iOS 26 is Adaptive Power. This is a feature that monitors battery usage, and when it is higher than usua

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iOS 26 code leaks new Home app feature integrated with Maps

9to5mac.com Ryan Christoffel 2025-12-18 18:37:44

Apple’s Home app hasn’t had any new publicized features in iOS 26 yet, but a code leak just revealed a new feature in the works that relies on Apple Maps’ new upgrades. ‘Adaptive Temperature’ could come to Home app, powered by new Maps features in iOS 26 Steve Moser, in a post on X, has shared code he discovered in the iOS 26 beta that references an in-the-works Home app feature. That feature: Adaptive Temperature. "Adaptive Temperature" hidden in iOS 26 beta Home app Just as Maps learns

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Should you let iOS 26 slow down your iPhone for better battery life? I tried it to find out

zdnet.com Adrian Kingsley-Hughes 2025-12-19 04:56:34

Does iOS 26's Adaptive Power Mode work? Adrian Kingsley-Hughes/ZDNET ZDNET's key takeaways The new Adaptive Power Mode in iOS 26 seems to noticeably improve battery life. The performance hit from activating this feature appears to be negligible. Be aware, though, that the iOS 26 public beta seems quite crashy right now. One of the features that I've been testing out in the public beta of iOS 26 is Adaptive Power. This is a feature that monitors battery usage, and when it is higher than usua

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iOS 18 vs iOS 26 compared: Here’s all the new app icons coming to your iPhone home screen

9to5mac.com Benjamin Mayo 2025-12-19 08:11:25

As well as a refreshed new look for system components like buttons and tabbars, the Liquid Glass redesign of iOS 26 also extends to app icons. For the first time since iOS 7, Apple has redrawn all of the system apps with new artwork. That means a whole new look is coming to your iPhone home screen this fall. In this post, we share a side-by-side of the iOS 26 app icon and its iOS 18 counterpart, so you can decide for yourself how much of a step forward the new visual style represents. The new

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New DNA Map of the Pistachio Could Create Better Varieties

news.ycombinator.com Amy Quinton 2025-12-16 09:21:40

California produces 99% of the nation’s pistachios, generating nearly $3 billion in economic value in the state. But pistachios have been slightly understudied in part because of the lack of a high-quality map of their DNA. University of California, Davis, researchers have now generated the most comprehensive genome sequence of the pistachio, allowing plant breeders to create better — perhaps more nutritious — varieties. They’ve also detailed how pistachio nuts develop, which will help farmers m

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iOS 26 beta release: Here's everything you need to know about new Apple features and how to get it on your iPhone

engadget.com Unknown 2025-12-20 09:25:49

Exciting changes are coming to your iPhone this fall, including a new aesthetic called Liquid Glass. Liquid Glass is a huge new change coming to iOS 26. (Apple) Can't wait until the fall to access all the new Apple iOS 26 features? You can officially download and install the public beta if you're looking forward to seeing what's coming this year. Prefer more of a guided tour? Check out our preview of the iOS 26 public beta release, which shows off the fresh home and lock screen redesign we've

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Apple iOS 26: Is your iPhone compatible? Here's a list which devices can download it today

engadget.com Unknown 2025-12-20 09:44:47

Engadget has been testing and reviewing consumer tech since 2004. Our stories may include affiliate links; if you buy something through a link, we may earn a commission. Read more about how we evaluate products . iPhone devotees, listen up: Tons of new updates are coming to Apple's operating system this fall that you'll be excited to try out. But instead of being named iOS 19, it'll be called iOS 26. The biggest change? The new Liquid Glass design (think Windows Vista, but arguably more thought

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Apple iOS 26 beta: How to download the update on your iPhone, new features like Liquid Glass and everything else you need to know

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Here's How to Show the Volume Bar on Your iPhone's Lock Screen Again

What to Know About, and Where to Find, Apple Intelligence Summaries on Your iPhone

Everything you need to know about iOS 26 beta release: How to download it on your iPhone, new Apple features like Liquid Glass and more

Want to download the iOS 26 beta on your iPhone today? Here's a list of all compatible Apple devices

Your Apple CarPlay is getting a big upgrade: 3 features I'm using on iOS 26 right now

Truecaller’s call-recording feature won’t work on iPhones from September 30

iOS 26’s new Battery feature can help save a draining iPhone

Truecaller’s call recording feature won’t work on iPhones from Sept. 30

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Hidden iOS 26 Features Apple Didn't Mention at WWDC

I tried iOS 26 as an Android user, and my biggest issue has nothing to do with Liquid Glass

Should you turn on Adaptive Power on iOS 26? Here's my advice after testing it

iOS 26 code leaks new Home app feature integrated with Maps

Should you let iOS 26 slow down your iPhone for better battery life? I tried it to find out

iOS 18 vs iOS 26 compared: Here’s all the new app icons coming to your iPhone home screen

New DNA Map of the Pistachio Could Create Better Varieties

iOS 26 beta release: Here's everything you need to know about new Apple features and how to get it on your iPhone

Apple iOS 26: Is your iPhone compatible? Here's a list which devices can download it today

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