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watchOS 27 Updates Modular Watch Face with 13 New Colors and Complications
watchOS 27 introduces 13 new color options for the Modular Apple Watch face, expanding customization choices. The update also adds new complications for health metrics, previously exclusive to Apple Watch Ultra 4 and Series 12, to the Modular face.
Wube Software and Prusa Research collaborate on physical Factorio models
Wube Software, in collaboration with Prusa Research, is developing a series of 3D-printable physical models based on the game Factorio. This initiative began after a playtesting event for the Space Age DLC, aiming to bring game elements like transport belts and early-game entities into the real world.
Apple TV+ Releases Trailers for "Knife Edge" Season 2 and New Film "Tenzing"
Apple TV+ released trailers for the second season of its culinary docuseries "Knife Edge: Chasing Michelin Stars" and the upcoming film "Tenzing." "Knife Edge" season 2 premieres on September 25, while "Tenzing" will be in select theaters on October 9 and stream on Apple TV+ starting October 16.
Pixel Weather widget adds manual refresh button in version 1.1.20260716.x
The Pixel Weather homescreen widget now includes a manual refresh button, allowing users to update weather data without opening the full application. This update improves convenience for users checking weather forecasts directly from their homescreen.
Apple Sports App Updates with New Soccer Leagues and Grand Slam Tennis Draws
Apple Sports updated its app to include four new soccer leagues: Australian A-League Men, Egyptian Premier League, Israeli Premier League, and South African Premiership. The update also adds real-time tournament draws and brackets for Grand Slam and 1000-level tennis tournaments, expanding the app's sports coverage.
Call of Duty: Warzone Adds Option to Hide Non-Standard Player Skins
Call of Duty: Warzone will introduce a toggle in Season 1 for Modern Warfare 4 that replaces non-standard player skins with default Operator appearances. This feature allows players to maintain a more consistent visual experience in Warzone matches by hiding distracting cosmetic items.
Bungie Details Marathon's Symbiosis Update and 2027 Plans
Bungie announced the Symbiosis update for Marathon in December, introducing a team deathmatch mode and a permanent PvE mode. A larger unnamed update is planned for March 2027, which will add interconnected PvE, PvP, and PvEvP experiences, new zones, and deeper progression.
Apple Maps in iOS 27 adds upgraded Flyover and Local Lists features
Apple Maps in iOS 27 introduces an enhanced Flyover experience with AI-powered aerial imagery and a new Local Lists feature for U.S. users. These updates provide more detailed city views and curated local recommendations.
World of Warcraft: Forever Mod Blocks Interactions with Asmongold Fans
A new mod called OlympusMute for the World of Warcraft: Forever beta blocks all interactions with players associated with streamer Asmongold and his guilds. This mod addresses issues of spam and offensive chat from these players, which are difficult to avoid due to the game's new server architecture.
Google's Create My Widget App Detailed for Android Phones and Googlebooks
Google's 'Create My Widget' app, set to launch in early October, has been detailed via a Play Store listing, showing its interface and capabilities on Android phones and Googlebooks. This app allows users to generate custom widgets from various categories, offering a new way to personalize device homescreens.
Google Messages introduces official chat thread for feature updates
Google Messages is rolling out an official chat thread to inform users about new features, similar to WhatsApp and Telegram. This "RCS for Business" thread provides updates and allows interaction to learn about new functionalities within the app.
Apple TV+ announces new holiday specials and free access to classic Peanuts content
Apple TV+ is releasing two new holiday specials, "Snoopy Presents: 12 Days of Snoopy" and "Fraggle Rock: A Holiday Gift," along with the family film "Way of the Warrior Kid." Additionally, classic Peanuts holiday specials will be available for free streaming on specific weekends for non-subscribers. This expands Apple TV+'s holiday content offerings and provides limited free access to popular seasonal programming.
Office Commun Releases "Search," a Minimalist WebKit Browser for macOS
Office Commun has released "Search," a new web browser for macOS designed for speed and minimalism, utilizing the built-in WebKit engine. This release offers an alternative browser experience focused on core browsing functions without additional features or interfaces, which matters to users seeking a lightweight and privacy-focused browsing tool on macOS.
Google to remove 'Heads up' walking alerts from Android's Digital Wellbeing
Google is removing the "Heads up" feature from Android's Digital Wellbeing, which previously provided alerts to users walking while looking at their phones. The removal was indicated by strings found in the Digital Wellbeing v1.48.975819457.beta release. This change affects a minor safety feature designed to reduce smartphone distraction during walking.
Motorola Razr Fold, Razr+ (2026), and Razr (2026) now available on Verizon
Verizon now offers the Motorola Razr Fold, Razr+ (2026), and Razr (2026) foldable phones, expanding Motorola's presence on the carrier. The Moto Watch Ultra, a Wear OS smartwatch, is also available and can be obtained for free with the purchase of a Motorola phone and a connected watch line.
Square integrates with Apple Business to synchronize Apple Maps listings
Square announced an integration with Apple Business, allowing Square sellers to manage and synchronize their business location information on Apple Maps directly from their Square Dashboard. This integration aims to provide more accurate and up-to-date business details for Apple users across various Apple services.
Opera's Built-in VPN Gains Automatic Activation on Public Wi-Fi in US and France
Opera's free, built-in desktop VPN now offers an opt-in feature to automatically activate when users connect to public or unsecured Wi-Fi networks. This change aims to simplify privacy protection for users in the US and France by removing the need for manual VPN activation in vulnerable network environments.
MacWhisper 15.2 Adds Real-Time Meeting Transcripts and Improved Speaker Recognition
MacWhisper, a transcription tool for Mac, updated to version 15.2, introducing real-time meeting transcription, enhanced speaker recognition using NVIDIA's Nemotron 3 Diarization model, and deeper integration with Apple Intelligence. This update provides users with live transcription capabilities during meetings and improved accuracy in identifying up to eight speakers.
Node.js Releases 24.21.0 LTS and 26.8.2 Current with Dependency Updates
Node.js has released version 24.21.0, an LTS (Long Term Support) update, and version 26.8.2, the latest current release. Both updates include OpenSSL 3.5.8 and Undici dependency updates, with Node.js 24.21.0 also updating crypto root certificates to NSS 3.126 and Node.js 26.8.2 upgrading npm to 11.19.1 and Corepack to 0.36.0.
tvOS 27.2 Beta Adds Support for Four HomePods with Apple TV 4K
tvOS 27.2 beta 2 allows Apple TV 4K to connect to four HomePods simultaneously, enabling a multi-speaker audio setup. This feature, while not yet fully configured for distinct surround sound channels, suggests an expansion of Apple's Home product line capabilities.
iOS 27 Apple Mail Overhauls Search Functionality
Apple's Mail app in iOS 27 introduces a new search ranking system to improve result relevance and accuracy. This update addresses long-standing user complaints about Mail's search capabilities by prioritizing more pertinent results.
Spotify launches 'Taste Profile' in US, allowing users to fine-tune recommendations
Spotify has rolled out its "Taste Profile" feature to Premium subscribers in the U.S., enabling users to view and modify how the platform understands their audio preferences. This update allows users to use natural language commands to adjust recommendations for music, podcasts, and audiobooks, addressing previous limitations in controlling algorithmic suggestions.
Apple Maps integrates Hidden Histories podcast episodes for select US landmarks
Apple Maps now links to "Hidden Histories" podcast episodes for specific landmarks in five US cities, allowing users to access historical audio content directly within the app's Guides feature. This integration provides users with historical context for locations like Times Square and the Hollywood Sign, enhancing the app's informational offerings for tourists and local explorers.
DJI Releases Osmo 360 II Action Camera with 8K 60fps Video and Replaceable Lenses
DJI has released the Osmo 360 II, an updated panoramic action camera featuring 8K 60fps video recording and user-replaceable lenses. This new model offers improvements in video quality and repairability compared to its predecessor, positioning it as a competitor to the Insta360 X6.
Volkswagen integrates AirConsole games, including Tetris, into 2027 vehicle infotainment
Volkswagen will offer AirConsole games, such as Tetris and Pac-Man, in its 2027 Atlas, Atlas Cross Sport, Tiguan, Golf GTI, Golf R, and ID vehicles. This integration allows users to play games on the car's infotainment display using their smartphones as controllers, requiring a subscription to Volkswagen's In-Vehicle Premium service after an initial trial.
iOS 27 allows users to customize or hide the iMessage audio button
Apple's iOS 27 update introduces new options for the audio button in iMessages, allowing users to choose between the default record icon, a dictation microphone icon, or no icon at all. This change addresses user feedback regarding accidental voice message recordings and provides more control over the iMessage interface.
Riot Games Delays League of Legends Voice Chat Feature Indefinitely
Riot Games has delayed the release of team voice chat for League of Legends, which was previously announced for the 26.20 patch in October. The company stated the delay is to meet a "quality bar" but provided no new timeline for its implementation, disappointing players who have awaited the feature for years.
Google Home Bug Causes Nest Doorbell Notifications to Use American Accent Globally
A bug in Google Home causes Nest Doorbell notifications to be announced in an American accent, regardless of the user's set language or dialect. This issue, also affecting other smart home devices like Bosch washing machines, emerged after the September Google Home update and is currently being addressed by Google.
Apple adds RAW support for 11 digital cameras across its platforms
Apple has updated its official list of supported digital camera RAW formats, adding 11 new camera models from Fujifilm, OM System, Panasonic, and Phase One. This update brings the total number of supported cameras to 562, allowing compatible applications on iOS, iPadOS, macOS, and visionOS to directly process RAW files from these devices.
GrapheneOS anticipates devices preinstalled with its OS by 2027
GrapheneOS expects devices to be sold with its operating system preinstalled by 2027. This development would make the privacy-focused OS more accessible to a broader user base.
Rivian R2 Achieves 50% Lifetime Carbon Reduction Four Years Ahead of Schedule
Rivian announced that its R2 vehicles achieved a 50% lifetime carbon reduction compared to the R1 lineup, four years earlier than its 2030 target. This reduction encompasses production, driving, and recycling, and was detailed in the company's 2025 impact report.
Android Auto game support exits beta, opening to all developers
Google has moved game support on Android Auto from a limited beta to general availability, allowing all developers to publish games for car displays. This change enables users to play games on their car's screen when the vehicle is parked, such as during charging or waiting.
Nothing OS 5.0 Open Beta for Android 17 Rolls Out to Nothing Phone (4a) and (3a) Series
Nothing has released the Nothing OS 5.0 open beta, based on Android 17, for its Phone (4a), Phone (3a) Pro, and Phone (3a) devices. This update brings UI changes, new widgets, camera app updates, and a dedicated Glyph app, aligning these models with the Phone (3)'s beta access.
Apple introduces persistent promotional banners for its services within iOS Settings app
Apple has implemented persistent promotional banners for its services, such as iCloud+, Apple Music, and AppleCare+, within the iOS Settings app. These banners often lack a dismiss option and can remain visible for weeks, leading to user frustration. This change reflects Apple's increasing emphasis on its services revenue.
Original Windows Task Manager Creator Releases Cross-Platform Monitoring Tool TMOG
Dave Plummer, the creator of the original Windows Task Manager, has released a new system monitoring application called TMOG, which is available for macOS, Windows, and Linux. This tool aims to provide more detailed and accurate diagnostic information than built-in system monitors, addressing common issues like inaccurate CPU usage reporting.
RadarScope Weather App Adds CarPlay Support with Navigation and Auto-Switching Radar
The RadarScope weather app, known for its high-resolution radar data, now supports Apple CarPlay. This integration allows users to view weather radar, including navigation overlays and automatic radar switching based on location, directly on their car's display.
iOS 27 iCloud Storage Notification Glitch Affects Some Users
A glitch in iOS 27 and iOS 27.2 is causing a persistent 'Activate iCloud Storage' notification badge on the Settings app for some users. This occurs even when users have sufficient iCloud storage, and the notification does not clear after viewing the iCloud storage purchase screen.
watchOS 27.2 beta 2 Reintroduces App Switcher with New Gesture
Apple's watchOS 27.2 beta 2 restores the App Switcher functionality, which was removed in watchOS 27. Users can now access it by pressing and holding the bottom of the screen while in an app. This change addresses user feedback regarding the removal of quick app switching.
Apple stops signing iOS 26.6.2, preventing downgrades from iOS 27
Apple has stopped signing iOS 26.6.2, which means iPhone users running iOS 27 can no longer officially downgrade to any iOS 26 version. This action prevents users from installing older software that may contain unpatched security vulnerabilities.
WhatsApp on Apple Watch now supports all available emoji reactions
WhatsApp has expanded its Apple Watch application to include support for the full range of emojis for message reactions. Previously, users were limited to six preset emojis, requiring an iPhone for other reactions.