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1. Operating systems · Smartphones & apps · Programming & dev tools

   Google releases Android 17 QPR2 for Pixels

   Android 17 QPR2 was released alongside the November Pixel Feature Drop. It brings deeper color and wallpaper customization, new developer APIs for backdrop blur and frosted glass effects, and new status bar, notification and Quick Settings controls.

   Full story at Droid Life ↗
2. Operating systems · Smartphones & apps

   Google releases Android 17 QPR2 early

   Android 17 QPR2 rolled out a month ahead of schedule, starting with supported Pixel devices. The update includes more than bug fixes, with some features currently Pixel-exclusive.

   Full story at Android Central ↗
3. Cybersecurity · Operating systems · Smartphones & apps

   Binance warns of an unpatched iOS vulnerability

   Binance is warning iPhone users about an iOS flaw that could let a malicious app steal data from other apps. According to the report, multiple iOS versions are affected, and no patch is mentioned.

   Full story at AppleInsider ↗
4. Operating systems · Smartphones & apps

   Google rolls out November Pixel update

   Google has started rolling out its November 2026 Pixel update, based on Android 17 QPR2. It brings more than 12 features to phones and smartwatches, with a focus on Gemini.

   Full story at Gizchina.com ↗
5. Operating systems · Cybersecurity

   Windows 11 now turns on Memory Integrity by force

   Windows 11 is reportedly enabling Memory Integrity automatically. Microsoft has admitted the feature can hurt gaming performance.

   Full story at Windows Latest ↗
6. Operating systems · Chips & hardware · Software & updates

   Microsoft releases Auto SR for ROG Xbox Ally handhelds

   Microsoft has launched Automatic Super Resolution for Asus ROG Xbox Ally X and X20, removing preview restrictions. Support also extends to select AMD Ryzen-powered Copilot+ PCs.

   Full story at Analytics Insight ↗
7. Operating systems · Smartphones & apps

   Wear OS 7 reaches Galaxy Watch 8 users worldwide

   A tipster says the Wear OS 7 update (One UI 9 Watch) is rolling out for the Galaxy Watch 8 and Watch 8 Classic. It was first limited to South Korea and is now reportedly reaching users worldwide.

   Full story at Android Central ↗

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