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What to Expect from Apple’s ‘Mac’ Launch Event in October
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What to Expect from Apple’s ‘Mac’ Launch Event in October

Apple’s is expected to hold another product launch event by the end of October. Unlike the iPhone-centric "It’s Glowtime" event, this one will focus on Macs, particularly those powered by the Apple Silicon M4. Rumors suggest we’ll see updates to the iMac, MacBook Pro, Mac mini, and more. Additionally, Apple might introduce a long-awaited refresh of the iPad mini. Here’s what we know so far about the products Apple may reveal at the October event: MacBook Pro M4 One of Apple’s worst-kept secrets in recent times is a product that has been revealed before its official announcement. The upcoming MacBook Pro models are expected to closely resemble the current ones, available in 14-inch and 16-inch sizes. Both versions will likely feature M4, M4 Pro, and M4 Max chips. Rumors suggest tha...
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Three Playback Speed Options in the Latest WhatsApp’s Update for iOS

The latest WhatsApp's version for iOS, 24.20.78, is now available on the App Store, introducing new video playback controls. Be sure to update! Apple users have been anticipating video recording features for months. In July 2024, WhatsApp introduced a video note mode for the camera, enhancing the way users record and share video messages. This feature allows users to easily capture and send video notes directly from the camera interface within their chats. According to a report from the reliable WABetaInfo site, the new WhatsApp for iOS (version 24.20.78) expands on previous updates. The changelog for this version introduces new video playback speed controls, offering three options: normal, 1.5x, and 2x. This feature allows users to watch videos at their preferred speed or save ti...
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Apple TV+ Now Available as an Add-On for Amazon Prime Video

Apple TV+ is set to join Amazon Prime Video's array of add-on subscription options in the United States, a move expected to enhance Prime Video's offerings and broaden Apple TV+'s audience. Starting later in October, Prime members will have access to Apple TV+ for $9.99 per month, as announced in a press release on October 9. The two companies also intend to roll out this subscription option in more regions in the future. Mike Hopkins, senior vice president and head of Prime Video and Amazon MGM Studios, expressed pride in incorporating Apple TV+ into Prime Video, highlighting the service's acclaimed shows and films as a way to enhance the personalized streaming experience within a single app. Eddy Cue, senior vice president of services at Apple, emphasized their goal of making Apple...
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Google Pauses Wear OS Update for Older Pixel Watches

Google's Pixel Watches is currently addressing issues with its Wear OS 5 update, which has been plagued by bugs. The company announced that it halted the over-the-air (OTA) update rollout on September 26th, following numerous reports from users, including my colleague Richard Lawler, indicating that their Pixel Watch 1 and 2 devices became stuck on a blank screen after attempting to install the update. The decision to pause the rollout comes after many users experienced significant functionality problems, rendering their devices unusable. Google has acknowledged the situation and plans to resume the Wear OS 5 rollout for older Google's Pixel Watches "later this year," as previously reported by Droid Life. This timeline gives users some hope that a fix will be implemented soon, allowing ...
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Specs Leak for Xiaomi Pad 7 and Pad 7 Pro

Xiaomi is poised to unveil its latest tablets, the Pad 7 and Pad 7 Pro, with key specifications recently leaked in China. These new models are intended to replace the Pad 6 and Pad 6 Pro, which were launched in April 2023, rather than serve as successors to the Pad 6S Pro. According to the leaked details, the Xiaomi Pad 7 will be powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 processor, ensuring robust performance for a range of applications and multitasking scenarios. This model will also support 45W wired charging, allowing users to quickly recharge their devices and minimize downtime. Meanwhile, the more advanced Xiaomi Pad 7 Pro is set to feature the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 chipset, which promises even greater performance capabilities. This tablet will also support faster 67W wired charging, ...
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AMD’s Ryzen 9000X3D Chips May Not Deliver a Significant Performance Boost

An accidental reveal has shed light on AMD’s upcoming Ryzen 9000X3D desktop processors, which were previously unannounced. However, much like Intel’s new Arrow Lake desktop CPUs, early indications suggest that these chips might not deliver a substantial performance upgrade compared to their predecessors. This is particularly disappointing given the lukewarm reception the original Ryzen 9000 series received when it launched. According to slides from an MSI presentation, which were shared by HardwareLuxx and reported by VideoCardz, the new Ryzen 9000X3D processors may show decent improvements in multicore performance. For instance, an eight-core Ryzen 9000X3D chip is said to outperform the Ryzen 7 7900X3D by as much as 28% in Cinebench R23. However, in gaming benchmarks like Black Myth: W...
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Xbox Games Coming to Android App Next Month

Microsoft has announced that beginning in November, users will have the ability to both play and purchase Xbox games directly through the Xbox app on Android devices. This exciting update was shared by Xbox President Sarah Bond in a post on X. She highlighted that the recent court ruling to open up Google's mobile store in the United States will provide greater choice and flexibility for consumers. Bond emphasized the company's mission to enable more players to enjoy gaming across a wider range of devices. She expressed enthusiasm for this development, stating, "We are thrilled to share that starting in November, players will be able to play and purchase Xbox games directly from the Xbox App on Android." This move represents a significant step toward enhancing the gaming experience and ...
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WhatsApp Adds Another Instagram-Style Feature for Status Updates

WhatsApp has recently rolled out several upgrades. In a significant new development, it has introduced a private tagging feature for status updates. This feature is currently being whatsApp’s launched and will soon be accessible to users around the world. With this new feature, users can privately tag contacts in their status updates, react to others’ statuses, and even re-share statuses they are mentioned in. In a blog post, WhatsApp developers stated, “Ensure that those closest to you see your status and make it easy for them to re-share it with their audience by privately mentioning them.” The company also noted that users who are mentioned in status updates will receive a private notification, though the mention itself won’t appear on their status. In addition to the tagging f...
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Microsoft Launches Unified .NET API for AI and .NET 9 RC

Microsoft's has introduced a preview of an AI extension library aimed at creating a unified API for AI programming in C#. Additionally, it has released a .NET 9.0 release candidate with a go-live license, ahead of its general availability in November. The Microsoft.Extensions.AI library is designed as "a unified layer of C# abstractions for interacting with AI services." The goal is for developers of AI libraries, such as those for specific service providers, to implement these abstractions so that developers can interact with different AI services through a standard API. Microsoft notes that service-specific APIs can still be used where necessary, allowing developers to "pass through to proprietary APIs only when required." This approach is somewhat analogous to database interfaces ...
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Samsung Releases 5 Critical Updates for Millions of Galaxy Phones

Samsung’s October security update comes with an unusual twist, offering five critical reasons for Galaxy phone owners running Android 12, 13, or 14 to update immediately. In the past, critical updates typically addressed broader Android vulnerabilities or hardware patches. While this month includes two such Qualcomm updates delayed from September, the focus now is on Samsung’s own vulnerabilities within its UI. The five vulnerabilities (CVEs) involve "librtppayload," a Samsung-specific system component. They allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code with system privileges, although some level of user interaction is required, usually by tricking users into engaging with an on-screen exploit. Fortunately, no active exploits have been detected yet, but Galaxy users are strongly advi...
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