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Windows Search has quietly sent queries to Bing for years
A report reveals that Windows has been sending every Start menu search to Bing for over a decade. A new toggle now lets users disable this behavior.
Full story at XDA ↗ - Smartphones & apps · Operating systems
Xiaomi reveals global HyperOS 4 rollout plan
Xiaomi has announced its global rollout roadmap for HyperOS 4, covering over 80 devices in three waves starting in early November. The update introduces a glass-inspired redesign, new customization options and Android 17-based improvements.
Full story at Android Authority ↗ - Operating systems · Smartphones & apps
watchOS 27.3 adds new audio features
The beta introduces Live Rewind and Siri Recap for Apple Watch, powered by the S11 chip. This lets users replay or get a summary of missed conversation moments.
Full story at MacRumors ↗ - Operating systems · Software & updates
Safari gains Siri AI actions and vertical tabs
The macOS 27.3 beta brings a new vertical tab layout and Siri-powered actions to Safari. The update is part of the broader iOS 27.3 and iPadOS 27.3 betas.
Full story at MobileSyrup ↗ - Operating systems · Artificial intelligence · Smartphones & apps
iOS 27.3 beta launches Apple Intelligence in China
Apple is testing select Apple Intelligence features in China in the iOS 27.3 beta. They integrate Alibaba's Qwen model, after Apple won approval from Chinese regulators.
Full story at MacRumors ↗ - Cybersecurity · Operating systems
Google dismantles Android TV box botnet
Google has taken down a malware operation that abused over 1.3 million Android TV boxes. Google says maker Videostrong Technology was behind the XCPE backdoor embedded in the firmware.
Full story at Android Central ↗ - Operating systems · Software & updates
Safari gets vertical tabs in iOS 27.3
With iOS 27.3, iPadOS 27.3 and macOS Golden Gate 27.3, Safari gets a Vertical Tabs layout across iPhone, iPad and Mac. It works with Topics and Tab Groups.
Full story at MacRumors ↗ - Smartphones & apps · Operating systems
Google confirms Pixel Watch battery bug
Google confirmed a battery drain bug affecting a small number of Pixel Watches, with some reporting around 12 hours of life. A fix is rolling out, and users should update all apps via the Play Store.
Full story at Android Central ↗ - Operating systems · Smartphones & apps
iOS 27.3 brings new StandBy features to older iPhones
According to Apple, iOS 27.3 extends StandBy features first introduced on the iPhone Duo to all compatible iPhones, including iPhone 11 and newer. They include updated Analog and Digital Clock faces.
Full story at MacRumors ↗ - Cybersecurity · Operating systems · Smartphones & apps
A so-called SMS of Death can crash unpatched Android phones
PhoneArena reports that the SMS of Death can make a phone completely unusable. It affects Android phones that have not been patched.
Full story at PhoneArena ↗
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