Qualcomm is testing a second ARM SoC for Windows – the Snapdragon X Plus

Qualcomm recently announced its new flagship ARM chip for Windows computers, the X Elite, but the chip maker is testing a sub-tier chip, expected to be called the Snapdragon X Plus. The SKU number for the SoC in question is the X1P. Given that the Snapdragon X Elite is the X1E, it’s logical to expect […]

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Microsoft begins testing potential RTM build for Windows 11 version 24H2

What you need to know Microsoft has rolled out Windows 11 build 26100 to Insiders in the Dev and Canary channels. Today’s build is the build that Microsoft intends to release to manufacturers. Assuming there are no last minute bugs, build 26100 will be the RTM (release to manufacturing) build for Windows 11 version 24H2. […]

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Testing the New Apple Vision Pro Spatial Persona

As of this week, Apple Vision Pro users can set up a spatial Persona, which is a new version of a Persona that’s designed to make it feel like you’re interfacing with other people right in the same room. We thought we’d test out the spatial Persona feature to see how it works and whether […]

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Testing Airalo and Yesim travel eSIMs in London

Traveling is synonymous with planning and for us here at GSMArena, that also includes figuring out how to deal with roaming fees when we step abroad as we need an uninterrupted internet connection at all times. With embedded-SIM (eSIM) support now widely available on phones, tablets, and smartwatches picking up a travel data plan is […]

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New Apple Pencil With Vision Pro Support in Testing Ahead of visionOS 2

While the Apple Pencil is currently compatible with iPads only, a future version of the accessory may work with Apple’s Vision Pro headset. Apple has internally tested a new Apple Pencil with visionOS support, according to a source familiar with the matter. This would allow the Apple Pencil to be used with drawing apps on […]

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Apple Reportedly Testing AI-Powered Ad Technology

Apple has begun testing a new AI-powered tool with a small group of advertisers that automatically decides where to place ads on the App Store, Business Insider reports. Citing two individuals familiar with the matter, Business Insider claims that the AI-powered tool mirrors the functionalities of Google’s Performance Max and Meta’s Advantage+, which allow advertisers […]

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Testing FaceTime on Apple TV With Belkin’s New MagSafe iPhone Mount

Belkin this week released a new iPhone Mount with MagSafe, which is designed to attach to a television for use with the Apple TV 4K. The MagSafe Mount lets you use your iPhone as a camera for your ‌Apple TV‌ on FaceTime calls. Apple actually showed off this mount when it introduced ‌FaceTime‌ on ‌Apple […]

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Testing Belkin’s Auto-Tracking Stand Pro With DockKit

Belkin recently came out with the Auto-Tracking Stand Pro for capturing video, and while there are several other similar products with video tracking on the market, we thought we’d test Belkin’s because it brings something new – support for DockKit. DockKit is a feature that provides automated subject tracking technology through the iPhone itself, which […]

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AppleCare Support Advisors Testing New ChatGPT-Like Tool ‘Ask’

Apple is internally testing a new ChatGPT-like generative AI tool that will enable employees to offer faster technical support going forward. Apple recently launched a pilot program that provides select AppleCare support advisors with access to a new tool called “Ask” that can automatically generate responses to technical questions they receive from customers, according to […]

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Apple Music Testing Feature That Imports Libraries From Other Services

Apple Music is testing a new feature that allows users to import songs and playlists into their library from rival streaming services like Spotify. References to the feature in the latest ‌Apple Music‌ beta for Android were first spotted by a Reddit user, and MacRumors has now independently confirmed that the references are indeed in […]

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Samsung starts testing Open RAN networking for Verizon

Samsung has announced that it has completed the conformance and interoperability of the Open RAN (O-RAN) technology for its LTE and 5G NR telecommunication equipment on Verizon’s network. The two companies are embracing openness in networking hardware, thanks to the South Korean firm’s vast experience in O-RAN and V-RAN technologies. Samsung tests O-RAN compatibility with […]

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App developers in EU can begin testing iOS apps for third-party marketplaces

Apple has recently announced its next move in response to the Digital Markets Act (DMA) issued by the EU. Apple is now opening Labs for developers to test their iOS apps and marketplaces. This move will enable developers who have agreed to the controversial business terms to use new features in the App Store Connect […]

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Testing Improved Vision Pro Personas in visionOS 1.1

Apple is currently testing visionOS 1.1, the first major update to the ‌visionOS‌ operating system that runs on the Vision Pro. ‌visionOS‌ 1.1 updates Personas, and multiple reports suggest the software makes Personas look better than before. We thought we’d take a closer look at Personas in ‌visionOS‌ 1.1, comparing the update to the prior […]

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Google is testing new tool that protects Android users against scammers

Google is launching a new pilot program to help Android phone users avoid getting scammed for their money and personal information. The company will soon be testing a new feature for enhanced fraud protection through Google Play Protect. Although Google made app downloads safer through Play Protect real-time scanning last year, the company says scammers […]

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Apple Testing Slim Camera Bump Design for Base Model iPhone 16

Over the course of the last few months, Apple has been experimenting with different camera bump designs for the standard iPhone 16 models. We outlined three of Apple’s prototype designs back in December, but now Apple has shifted focus once again. Apple’s latest prototype features a vertical camera arrangement with a pill-shaped raised surface, and […]

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Instagram testing a more private space for your profile

Under Meta, Instagram and WhatsApp have started to grow faster, as they now have more resources to add more features that users have requested. Over the past few years, both apps have added dozens of new features; sometimes, they can also get over the top. One such new feature is currently being tested for Instagram. Instagram […]

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Google reportedly starts testing Tensor G5 for Pixel 10

In July 2023, a report from The Information claimed that Google will get Tensor G5, the chipset that is expected to power the Pixel 10 series, manufactured by TSMC. Since then, there has been no update on the matter. Well, that’s changing today. According to a new report from Economic Daily, Google has handed over […]

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One UI 6.1 testing in progress for Galaxy S22, S21 FE, A54, Fold 4, Flip 5, and more

In two days, we will finally get an official introduction to the Galaxy S24 lineup and all the upgrades the S24, S24+, and S24 Ultra models will bring over the Galaxy S23 series and other older devices. We will also learn more about One UI 6.1, the version of One UI that will come preloaded […]

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WhatsApp testing new text formatting options for Android and iOS users

WhatsApp introduced text formatting in 2016 and is now testing more formatting options for Android and iOS users enrolled in the beta program. WhatsApp beta users on Android and iOS can use ‘>’ to highlight a part of the message and use ‘-‘ or ‘*’ to create bulleted lists. Numbered lists can be made by […]

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Microsoft is testing Edge for Android with ‘Ask Copilot’ image recognition and AI-generated variations of your photos

What you need to know Microsoft is testing a new feature dubbed Mobile Copilot Chat with Images on Edge for Android. The feature is designed to allow users to ask the chatbot anything regarding a selected image on a webpage. It can also generate an AI version of the selected image within Copilot’s chat window.  […]

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