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Android 16 Beta 2 began rolling out to developers and testers on Thursday. The latest testing version of Google’s smartphone operating system arrives with features designed to improve the camera performance of handsets running on Android, including a hybrid auto-exposure mode and UltraHDR HEIC photos. New privacy improvements have also been introduced on the second Android 16 beta The company is expected to release the stable version of Android 16 to eligible Google Pixel smartphones in the second quarter of 2025.Android 16 Beta 2 Arrives With Improved Colour Adjustments, Hybrid Auto-ExposureAfter updating to Android 16 Beta 2, developers will have…

India’s markets regulator is seeking broader powers from the government to remove unauthorised financial advice from social media platforms such as WhatsApp and Telegram, and to access their call records for investigations into market violations, a government source and a document reviewed by Reuters showed.This is the second time since 2022 that the Securities and Exchange Board of India has sought such powers, with approval from the government still pending.The request comes as the regulator has intensified investigations into market violations and clamped down on unregulated financial advice circulating on social media. Social media companies have also not complied with…

Love crossword puzzles but don’t have all day to sit and solve a full-sized puzzle in your daily newspaper? That’s what The Mini is for! A bite-sized version of the New York Times’ well-known crossword puzzle, The Mini is a quick and easy way to test your crossword skills daily in a lot less time (the average puzzle takes most players just over a minute to solve). While The Mini is smaller and simpler than a normal crossword, it isn’t always easy. Tripping up on one clue can be the difference between a personal best completion time and an embarrassing…

Apple is not expected to launch the purported iPhone 17 series of smartphones for a few more months, but the details of the handsets have already surfaced online. Renders of two models in the series — the iPhone 17 and iPhone 17 Pro — suggest that they will feature an elongated camera bar on the rear panel. The iPhone 17 seen with two horizontally aligned rear cameras in the leaked render, while he Pro model could feature the same camera layout as its predecessor, the iPhone 16 Pro.iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro Design (Leaked)A render of the standard iPhone 17…

Table of Contents Table of Contents Brighton vs. Chelsea: How to watch Watch the Premier League on Fubo How to watch the Premier League from abroad with a VPN How can Brighton and Chelsea play in consecutive weeks? Last weekend’s game was the fourth round of the FA Cup, with Brighton pulling out a 2-1 victory over Chelsea. One week later, these two teams square off in Premier League action. The match will be played at Amex Stadium in Falmer, England. Coming into Friday’s contest, Brighton sits in 10th place while Chelsea sits in sole possession of fourth. Over the…

A social trend in South Korea has seen a resurgence in demand for old Apple iPhone models, specifically for the cameras and the type of photos they can take. The interest goes beyond “vintage” smartphone cameras and even extends to dated, discontinued digital cameras, according to a report published in English by The Korea Times, from a story in the Korean Hankook Ilbo newspaper. It’s part of a trend referred to as “youngtro,” a portmanteau of young and retro, and is most popular among Millennials and Gen Z. The interest is being further driven by well-known singers and celebrities embracing…

OnePlus Open 2 won’t arrive as the successor to the company’s first generation foldable phone in 2025, according to the company. In a OnePlus Community post, a product manager addressed speculation about the purported OnePlus Open 2, stating that the company doesn’t plan to launch a foldable this year. The first generation Open model was launched in 2023, and a slightly improved variant called the OnePlus Open Apex Edition was introduced in 2024. There’s no word from the company on when its next foldable model will be launched.OnePlus Says Decision to Cancel Foldable Phone Was Due to ‘Recalibration’According to OnePlus…

Gaming PC deals worth buying still usually cost more than $1,000 after the discounts, but here’s an offer from Best Buy that’s available for a more affordable price. The iBuyPower Trace 7 Mesh, which is originally sold for $1,300, is down to just $900 following a $400 discount. We’re not sure how much time is remaining before this bargain ends, so if you’re interested in this gaming desktop, you need to push forward with your purchase immediately if you want to secure the savings. Why you should buy the iBuyPower Trace 7 Mesh gaming PC The iBuyPower Trace 7 Mesh…

Apple’s foldable dreams will soon be turning to reality as the company is now on the hunt for component suppliers to build its first foldable. While it still isn’t clear as to what form this foldable device will take, there’s now a report that sheds light on the ultra-thin glass (UTG) supplier who has reportedly bagged a large chunk of orders for glass that will be used for its upcoming foldable. However, the display underneath the glass is still expected to be supplied by Samsung Display.A report by DigiTimes (via MacRumours) has revealed that Apple has locked down on one…

TikTok returned to the US app stores of Apple and Google on Thursday as President Donald Trump delayed a ban on the Chinese-owned social media app and assured the tech giants they would not be fined for distributing or maintaining it.The popular short video app used by nearly half of all Americans went dark briefly last month, before a law took effect on January 19 that requires its Chinese owner ByteDance either to sell it on national security grounds or face a ban.The following day, President Trump signed an executive order seeking to delay the enforcement of the ban by…