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Overwatch Goes Mobile: Rush Enters Early Testing on iOS and Android
gaming1 day ago

Overwatch Goes Mobile: Rush Enters Early Testing on iOS and Android

Blizzard announces Overwatch Rush, a mobile-first top-down hero shooter built from the ground up for iOS and Android. The game is in early development and currently undergoing limited geo testing with a release date not yet announced. A dedicated Blizzard team (separate from Team 4) is developing it, focusing on fast-paced, bite-sized sessions, intuitive mobile controls, and optional in-app purchases in a free-to-play model. Controllers aren’t supported in the current version, and further content, balance updates, and testing will evolve based on player feedback via Discord.

via Gematsu|
#android#blizzard-entertainment#gaming
Cross-Platform RCS Encrypted Test in iOS 26.4 Beta
technology2 days ago

Cross-Platform RCS Encrypted Test in iOS 26.4 Beta

Apple and Google are testing end-to-end encryption for iPhone–to–Android RCS messages in the second iOS 26.4 beta. The feature will not ship with iOS 26.4 and requires iPhone beta 2 and the latest Google Messages to test; it aims to enable encrypted cross-platform communications, building on existing Android-to-Android E2EE and iMessage’s iPhone-to-iPhone encryption. Availability will come in a future release and is limited by devices and carriers during beta.

via MacRumors|
#android#beta-testing#end-to-end-encryption
Acme Weather: iOS forecast app offers multiple forecast paths
tech2 days ago

Acme Weather: iOS forecast app offers multiple forecast paths

After selling Dark Sky to Apple, its creators launch Acme Weather for iOS, a forecast app that shows a primary daily prediction alongside several alternate forecasts derived from satellite, ground‑station, and radar data. The app uses closely grouped forecast lines to signal reliability and wider spreads to indicate potential changes, and it lets users report conditions on a map with radar, lightning, rain, wind, and other data, plus customizable notifications. It costs $25/year after a two‑week free trial, with an Android version planned.

via The Verge|
#apple#apps#forecast
Apple Previews a Minor iOS 26.3.1 Update Ahead of March Product Push
technology3 days ago

Apple Previews a Minor iOS 26.3.1 Update Ahead of March Product Push

Apple is testing iOS 26.3.1, a likely minor bug- and security-focused update due in about two weeks, potentially timed with a March Apple Experience preview of new products (such as the iPhone 17e); it serves as a stopgap before iOS 26.4, which is expected to bring broader features across Apple Music, Podcasts, and CarPlay, with no confirmed macOS 26.3.1 update yet.

via MacRumors|
#apple#apple-experience#bugfix
Apple's 26.4 betas bundle playlists, encrypted RCS testing, and Safari's compact tab return
technology7 days ago

Apple's 26.4 betas bundle playlists, encrypted RCS testing, and Safari's compact tab return

Apple's iOS 26.4, iPadOS 26.4, and macOS 26.4 betas add notable behind-the-scenes updates: Playlist Playground for Apple Music prompts, native video podcasts in Podcasts, a Freeform Creator Studio with stock images and AI-generated content, a new manual battery-charge limit for Macs, experimental encrypted RCS messaging, the return of Safari's Compact tab view, Stolen Device Protection enabled by default, and early Rosetta end-notification prompts ahead of the planned macOS 28 sunset.

via Ars Technica|
#apple#betas#ios
iOS 26.4 beta lands without Siri overhaul, update pushed to 26.5
technology8 days ago

iOS 26.4 beta lands without Siri overhaul, update pushed to 26.5

iOS 26.4 beta has launched without the anticipated revamp to Siri, with Macworld noting the update focuses on several other improvements: RCS end-to-end encryption for Android messages, an upgraded video podcast experience via HLS, default Stolen Device Protection, Freeform Creator Studio enhancements, and AI-generated Apple Music playlists. The revamped Siri is expected to arrive in iOS 26.5, as Apple continues polishing it, with a final release anticipated in late March or April for public users.

via Macworld|
#apple#apple-music#ios
iOS 27 Promises Longer iPhone Battery Life with Bigger Cells and Smarter AI
technology9 days ago

iOS 27 Promises Longer iPhone Battery Life with Bigger Cells and Smarter AI

iOS 27, due this fall alongside the iPhone 18 Pro/Max/Fold, is expected to boost battery life through code optimizations, larger battery cells (Pro ~4,252 mAh, Pro Max ~5,088 mAh, Fold rumored 5.5–5.8k mAh), and a more efficient Neural Engine with throttling and smarter background task handling, plus a redesigned 48-hour re-indexing process to reduce post-update drain.

via PhoneArena|
#apple#battery-life#ios
Siri 2.0 arrives in iOS 26.4 dev beta with smarter app access
technology15 days ago

Siri 2.0 arrives in iOS 26.4 dev beta with smarter app access

Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman says Siri 2.0 will debut in the iOS 26.4 developer beta on Feb. 23, bringing deeper integration with Messages, Calendar and Photos and context-aware queries. However, chatbot-style features aren’t expected until the next full iPhone update (iOS 27). A stable release is anticipated later, likely by late March or April, with developers first getting access to the new features.

via Tom's Guide|
#apple#beta#gurman
10 Hidden Gem Apps to Transform Your 2026 Phone Experience
technology17 days ago

10 Hidden Gem Apps to Transform Your 2026 Phone Experience

SlashGear highlights 10 underrated Android and iOS apps that boost daily phone use beyond the usual suspects, from ergonomic helpers Volume Scroll and Quick Cursor to visual tools Screencraft and Random Wallpaper 8K, privacy-focused Weblo, all-in-one productivity suite OmniTools, on-device video editor Editor Pro, cross-platform music sharing with Crossfade, offline PDF editing with PDF Fox, and Dynamic Lyrics that sync lyrics to the lock screen and CarPlay.

via SlashGear|
#android#ios#mobile-apps
Siri Gets a Brain: iOS 26.4 Ushers in Major AI Upgrade
technology19 days ago

Siri Gets a Brain: iOS 26.4 Ushers in Major AI Upgrade

Apple’s iOS 26.4 will overhaul Siri by building an on-device large language model core, enabling reasoning, personal context, screen-level awareness, and deeper app integration; it won’t be a full chatbot and will preserve privacy with on-device processing and Private Cloud Compute, while relying on Google Gemini for several features. The update is slated for spring 2026 after beta testing, with a separate iOS 27 chatbot upgrade planned later.

via MacRumors|
#ai#apple#google-gemini
iOS 26.3/26.4 Introduce Android Transfer, EU Privacy Measures, and a More Personal Siri
technology22 days ago

iOS 26.3/26.4 Introduce Android Transfer, EU Privacy Measures, and a More Personal Siri

iOS 26.3 brings a wireless iPhone-to-Android transfer tool, EU-mandated Notification Forwarding and third‑party accessory pairing, groundwork for end‑to‑end encrypted RCS, Weather wallpapers, and a new Limit Precise Location privacy setting; iOS 26.4 is expected to add a more personalized Siri powered by Google Gemini, plus new emoji and features like Passwords AutoFill for third‑party apps, Freeform folder support, an Apple TV sports tier, a device integrity check, and Find My Precise Outdoor Location for AirPods, with further features likely to surface later in the year.

via MacRumors|
#android#apple#ios
Apple introduces 'Limit Precise Location' to curb carrier-determined device tracking
technology23 days ago

Apple introduces 'Limit Precise Location' to curb carrier-determined device tracking

Apple is rolling out a new iOS privacy feature called Limit Precise Location that restricts what cellular networks can learn about a device’s location, providing only an approximate area to carriers while leaving exact location data for emergency services, Find My, and apps unaffected. Available on iPhone Air, iPhone 16e, and iPad Pro (M5) Wi-Fi+Cellular with iOS 26.3+ and carrier support (Telekom in Germany; EE/BT in the UK; Boost Mobile in the US; AIS and True in Thailand). Activation is via Settings > Cellular > Cellular Data Options > Limit Precise Location and may require a restart. Availability depends on carrier support, and the feature follows past FCC fines against U.S. carriers aimed at limiting data collection on customers’ movements.

via BleepingComputer|
#apple#cellular-networks#ios