Apple’s iOS 26 Beta 2 is here, and while it brings a host of improvements and refinements over the first beta, that doesn’t mean it’s ready for everyone. Between limited feature availability, hardware restrictions, and lingering bugs, there are several good reasons why you might want to hold off on installing iOS 26 Beta 2.

Still a Developer Beta, Not a Public One

Although iOS 26 Beta 2 is more stable than Beta 1, it’s still a developer release, not a public beta. That means it’s designed for testing, not daily reliability. You may encounter random app crashes, system slowdowns, or UI glitches. If you rely on your iPhone for work, travel, or critical communication, this isn’t the OS version you want to be running just yet.

Apple Intelligence Is Still MIA

Much of the iOS 26 hype is centered around Apple Intelligence, which is Apple’s answer to AI features from Google. But there’s a catch: most of these features are locked behind hardware restrictions. Unless you’re using an iPhone 15 Pro, Pro Max, or one of the latest iPhone 16 models, you won’t get access to ChatGPT-powered Visual Intelligence, on-screen search, or the enhanced AI assistant tools. So this could be a frustrating experience for older iPhone users that use the iPhone 14 or iPhone 13 lineup.

Battery Life and Performance Issues Still Linger

The Cupertino based giant just rolled out the iOS 2 Beta 2 a day before, and there are already complaints from early adopters. Some have claimed that their iPhones have offered the worst battery life. This is due to a mix of reasons including inconsistent standby times and overheating during light use. Some background processes tied to new features have been taxing the iPhone’s chips more heavily.

While Apple has refined the beta and efficiency by passing tasks in the background, these optimizations are still not consistent across all iPhones. So you might want to consider the battery life overall before joining the iOS 26 Beta 2. There have already been issues with the general day-to-day use, with issues related to the redesigned Control Center and updated Camera app.

Better Builds Are Right Around the Corner

With Apple’s Public Beta expected in early July and a stable release coming in September, it’s smarter to wait. The public beta will likely fix many of the core bugs and be optimized for broader hardware support. If you’re not a developer and can wait for a bit longer, I’d suggest waiting before running into the current iOS 26 Beta builds.

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Google might be planning on kicking off the Android 16 beta program soon. The developer preview already went live nearly two months ago, and now, it appears that a Google employee may have revealed the release date for the Android 16 beta builds as well.

Android 16 Beta

The Search Engine giant officially confirmed the Android 16 beta will release the Android 16 beta in January 2025. This would be the first early build, with latter iterations planned to drop in February and March. Unfortunately, Google did not reveal the exact date for the Android 16 beta rollout. However, a comment from a Google employee was recently spotted by Android Authority on the Android Gerrit that may have confirmed the release date.

It seems like Google aims to kick off the Android 16 beta 3 on 12th March 2025. On the other hand, the first beta build did not get a set date of release. However, the employee did mention January 22 and February 19th, which could imply the first and second beta build of the Android 16. Since the beta 3 build is arriving in March, we can expect Google to launch the final build of Android 16 sometime in the second quarter of 2025.

So the stable update would likely arrive on Pixel devices around April or May, which is in line with our previous report. To recall, Android 16 is expected to offer a split screen mode inspired by the OxygenOS on OnePlus Open. This means you might be able to split three apps at the same time. There may also be support for improved WiFi security, Adaptive Refresh Rate (ARR), and much more.

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Samsung has finally kicked off the One UI 7 beta, which brings the new Android 15 OS. The brand has just rolled out the update for the Galaxy S24 series of smartphones. The One UI 7 is the brand’s latest edition custom skin, so here’s everything you need to know.

Samsung One UI 7 Beta Finally Rolls Out

The South Korean tech giant was rumored to release the One UI 7 beta on December 5. This has been confirmed since the company started rolling out the update in Germany. Samsung began its One UI 7 Beta with its flagship Galaxy S24, Galaxy S24+, and Galaxy S24 Ultra. So as of right now, the One UI 7 beta is exclusive to the high end smartphones and excludes the Galaxy S24 FE.

Registrations to join the beta program open at midnight, although it is only rolling out in Germany at the moment. So the beta is also limited to Samsung’s German customers. The brand will likely release the One UI 7 beta in other regions in the coming weeks. This is a major software update that brings massive changes to the UI. This update not only brings the new Android 15 OS, it also brings a visual overhaul and revamped animations. These changes in the UI can be best seen in the control center.

You also get a refreshed design on the new media player. Known tipster Ice Universe also shared a short video of him using the One UI 7 on a Galaxy S24 series model. We can expect more smartphone models to get the update soon, although there is no official word for it yet. The One UI 7 beta program will likely get a wider release as well, so stay tuned for more as we will be providing more updates. We already know that One UI 7 is discontinuing DeX app for Windows, but you can click here to check everything we know about the One UI 7 update.

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Samsung recently launched its next-generation foldable smartphones in the form of the Galaxy Z Fold 5 and the Galaxy Z Flip 5, running Android 13 with its own One UI 5.1.1. The South Korean giant is already working on a newer One UI 6 user interface based on the Android 14 operating system.

Now, the company has announced that it will expand the Samsung One UI 6 Beta program to four more countries — China, India, the UK, and Poland. For those who are unaware, the program is already available in the US, South Korea, and Germany.

While the company has announced that the One UI 6 program will be expanded to four countries, it has not yet been revealed when access will be available to users, but rumors indicate that it could be released later this week.

In countries where the beta program is available, eligible users can try out the latest version of Samsung’s custom Android-based operating system ahead of the official release. As of now, the program is open to Galaxy S23 users, and enrollment is done through the Samsung Members app. We expect the beta program to be expanded to more phones, including the Galaxy S22 lineup, the Galaxy Z Flip 5, and the Galaxy Z Fold 5, in the coming weeks.

Samsung One UI 6 is based on the Android 14 operating system and comes with a number of features and improvements. It offers a new design language and a more intuitive interface, along with some additional privacy features.

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It hasn’t even been a week since Meta unveiled Threads, and the internet is blowing up with news from the platform. An announcement from a Meta engineer on the platform revealed that Android users can now get a sneak peek at the upcoming features of the app by signing up for its beta version. The app, which was launched just this week, has already amassed an astonishing 30 million sign-ups by Thursday morning. Unfortunately, there is no news regarding an iOS beta program – yet

Users can also expect a lot of bugs to accompany future beta builds

While the Android beta builds are not yet available, the program holds great promise, especially considering the platform’s current lack of several requested features. Users have been eagerly awaiting functionalities such as hashtags, direct messages, a full web version, chronological feeds, a dedicated “following” feed, and the ability to delete a profile without affecting their Instagram account.

However, it’s important to note that beta software often comes with its fair share of bugs and instabilities. Those who choose to participate should be comfortable with the associated risks. As Meta’s @0xjessel pointed out, the beta version will introduce new features and bug fixes, but users will have to accept a potentially less stable build due to its early stage of development. Additionally, Meta will be collecting and sharing user data to enhance the app’s performance, as mentioned in the invitation.

If you’re feeling adventurous and want to be among the first to experience the supposed ‘future’ of social media, signing up for the beta access is a worthwhile choice. The best part is that there is no waitlist; any Android device owner can join the program and have the opportunity to try out upcoming builds as they are released.

Meta looks like it is already making big changes in the landscape, and it will be interesting to see how the platform shapes up in the future. With the Android beta version opening its doors, users can catch a glimpse of the exciting features that may soon change the way we connect and engage online.

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Google has just released the beta for the Android Nearby Share app for the Windows PC platform. The app was introduced as a means to offer a simpler method of quickly sharing files between your own devices, and is finally making its way to Windows.

The Search Engine giant had first launched the Nearby Share app back in 2020 for easier and faster file sharing and is now expanding to include the PC platform. According to Google, nearly 3 billion active Android devices can use Nearby Share to swiftly send and receive files between Android phones, tablets, and Chromebooks. And now, the new Nearby Share Beta offers users a way to send and receive files from their Windows PC.

This is made possible thanks to the beta app to make the transfer of files easier. To work seamlessly, the beta app runs in the background so you don’t need to manually run the app every time for transfer files. The data transfer includes files like photos, videos, and documents that can simply be dragged and dropped into the app. Users can also click on the “Send with Nearby Share” in the right click menu. Following this, one will see a list of all nearby Android devices and can select the one they wish to transfer the files to.

As of right now, Google has just announced the Nearby Share beta for Windows in the US and certain other regions across the globe. Also keep in mind that ARM powered devices are not supported at the moment. But for those interested, you can try out the beta on your Windows PC by click on the link here.

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WhatsApp has apparently began testing a brand new feature for the tablets that run on the Android operating system. The company’s latest beta is testing a new Split View feature. So here are all the details.

According to a new WaBetaInfo report, the popular messaging platform has just released a new update for the Android beta app that is currently available on the Google Play Store. So this feature has now made it into the beta program. The version in question is the Android WhatsApp version 2.22.21.6. This build of the chatting application was released back in September 2022 and was compatible with tablets but wasn’t optimized for these larger screen devices.

The new feature will basically be major news for tablet users since it will seek to optimize the user interface entirely for these larger devices. Thanks to this feature, users will basically be able to view and use two different sections of the app at the same time side by side. In other words, one can fully utilize the entire display of their Android tablets. It adds functionality while also optimizing the overall experience.

Previously, users had to open a chat on the tablet version of WhatsApp, which would take up the entire screen and would have to hit return to see other chats. But now, the new redesign of the interface will let users seamlessly switch to other chats, since the chat list can be found on the other side. Unfortunately, it is still unclear when this feature will finally be rolling out for the stable build. So stick around for more updates.

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Despite being launched in various markets, the Nothing Phone (1) was not released in the US for various reasons. However, the company’s CEO recently revealed that a US launch is in the works, and now, the device is finally available in the region. So here are all the details.

The smartphone maker has announced earlier today (11th January 2023) that the Phone (1) has finally been released in the US. For those unaware, this model is the brand’s first ever smartphone and it is available for purchase through a beta membership. This is an interesting beta program where you need to pay 300 US Dollars to enroll. Although, this sum not only gets you the membership but also the smartphone as well.

Notably, the beta members are not obligated to provide feedback regarding this beta program either. Carl Pei had stated last week that “The reason why we didn’t launch in the US is because you need a lot of additional technical support to support all the carriers and their unique customizations that they need to make on top of Android. We felt that we weren’t ready before. Now we are in discussions with some carriers in the US to potentially launch a future product there.”

As of right now, Nothing is still working on convincing more carries to offer support for its smartphone since the device is only being offered through the beta program on the T-Mobile 5G network. On the other hand, official carries support for Verizon and AT&T is still quite limited, with no 5G support at the moment.

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With various studios bringing popular video game titles to the mobile platform, Ubisoft also decided to make the shift with one of its most popular online multiplayer game, Rainbow Six Siege. Now, the Rainbow Six Mobile port is entering closed beta. So let’s have a look.

Calling all Operators

Ready your weapons and gadgets! #R6M's Closed Beta is coming this fall Pre-register

Android: https://t.co/pAY1RGvoUO

iOS: https://t.co/gTHnfHb5ol pic.twitter.com/xkFGOGDR3m

— Rainbow Six Mobile (@Rainbow6Mobile) August 4, 2022

For those unaware, Rainbox Six Mobile follows a similar format and gameplay to its PC and console counterparts. Its a 5v5 tactical shooter that pits two teams against one another. But unlike the PC and console version, the game is planned to be a free to play title and its beta test went live back on September 12. As of right now, the new mobile game is available in only seven countries, namely USA, Brazil, Canada, Mexico, Singapore, Philippines, and India.

Furthermore, the developers have also stated that they plan on sharing more invites and bring new changes to the beta program as well. Ubisoft announced through its official Twitter handle that it is rolling out invitations for some pre-registered users through Google Play in selected Closed Beta eligible regions. In other words, even registered users will not immediately get access to the game, but the company plans on slowly increasing the number of beta players and frequency of invitations over the next couple of weeks.

Unfortunately, the close beta test for Rainbox Six Mobile is only exclusive to Android users at the moment. So for those interested, you can expect to find the classic 5v5 Attack vs Defense game mode in the beta test, same as the PC and console version of the game. There are multiple operators in the game that each bring a unique gadget that play into the ‘tactical’ shooter aspect of this game. There are two game modes in the beta right now, including Bomb and Secure Area, with the maps selection also being limited to Bank and Border.

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A few days ago, Samsung had announced the first-ever public beta program for the company’s latest smartwatches in the market — Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 and Galaxy Watch 4 Classic.

Now, a new report from SamMobile claims that the South Korean giant has started rolling out the first beta build for the smartwatches which is based on the Wear OS 3.5 for those users who have enrolled their devices for this program.

To enroll in the program, you will need to open the Samsung Members application on a Samsung smartphone that is connected to the smartwatch and sign into the account. If you are in an eligible region, then there will be a banner for the beta program. Click on the banner and follow the on-screen instructions to register.

Once you have registered for the program, you will start receiving the new beta build of Samsung’s One UI 4.5 on your smartwatch. It comes with several new features, including a user interface for the dual SIM functionality, improved notifications, improvements for the built-in keyboard, and support for handwriting, among others.

As of now, there’s no information available about how long will the beta program last before the South Korean giant start rolling out the stable update for all the users. While the timeline is not confirmed yet, we expect the update with the new features to be rolled out to all the users in the coming months.

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Telegram is one of the most popular messaging apps. The app often comes into the discussion for its robust online privacy and security. Like every other app or service, Telegram also needs to monetize itself to keep the platform up and running. The messaging app recently started an ad platform for public one-to-many channels, and now it appears that the company will launch a Premium version with extra features that users will have to pay for.

Recently while testing the latest beta version 8.7.2 of the Telegram iOS app, the Telegram Beta channel discovered a variety of reaction emojis and stickers that have been labeled as Telegram Premium exclusives. If users select these stickers and emojis, they will be asked to register for the paid service.

source: @tgbeta

Free users are barred from viewing the premium stickers in a conversation thread, and they’ll also be prompted to subscribe to the premium service. The premium users will also get a gradient star icon next to their username.

Currently, these premium features are only available in tests and more details regarding the pricing and how the users will be able to sign up are yet to be known.

Another feature known as the Avatar creator has been detected by the r/telegram subreddit. Apparently, this feature will let users combine gradients with emoji, stickers, or a monogram to create simple or patterned avatars. This was found in the macOS beta.

The appearance of Telegram premium in beta indicates that a paid subscription of the messaging app might be close. Telegram is yet to make an official statement regarding the same.

What are your thoughts about the Telegram premium? Will you put your money into it, or you are happy with the free version? Let us know in the comments.

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Earlier this month, iQOO had announced that it was working on its own community forum for its userbase. Now, the official beta testing for the community platform has begun, with participants being offered special prizes. So let’s take a look.

Be a founding member of #iQOOConnect and lucky members earn special badges and tags, get early access to #iQOO updates and content, win exclusive Amazon vouchers with access to future #iQOO live events.
Register now at – https://t.co/DpwB1j7iVu#iQOO #iQOOConnect #iQOOCommunity pic.twitter.com/52Vb0SUbgj

— iQOO India (@IqooInd) April 27, 2022

In the previous report, it was announced that the Chinese smartphone maker will be announcing the iQOO Connect community forums on 27th April 2022. So earlier today, the company’s official Twitter handle shared more information regarding the new platform. As of right now, the brand has revealed that the beta testing phase for the Connect forums has begun. So for those interested, they can participate in the beta by clicking on this link here.

Notably, the brand also announced that founding members that take part in the beta will receive special benefits. Furthermore, lucky members will also earn special badges and tags as well. This will also include getting early access to iQOO updates and content. Another major promotional offer is a chance to win exclusive Amazon vouchers and even access to live events hosted by the company in the future.

For those unaware, the Connect community forums is a platform where iQOO users are able to connect and chat about smartphones and related tech in the first phase of its roll out. In the second phase, users can expect to see more details related to esports as well. This platform will also offer OTA software update announcements and the forums will also have moderators to help with the overall experience, similar to community forums from other brands.

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Battlegrounds Mobile India has been available for pre-registration since last month. Now, Krafton Inc, the studio behind the popular battle royale title, has just made the beta version of the game available for download on Android smartphones.

Keep in mind that this is a closed beta, with the game only being available to those who have registered to be an early access user. Looking at the Google Play Store listing, the India exclusive mobile game has a download size of just over 700 megabytes. Furthermore, the game also requires users to create a new account, which means users of PUBG Mobile cannot access their old accounts.

This also implies that Indian users would have to create new profiles with new usernames since the old PUBG Mobile servers are still live, so it will prompt users that their older gamer tags are already taken. Android users were given the to beta test the early version of the game. But unfortunately, registrations for the game’s beta are not available anymore. For those that did register, they can simply follow this link and click on ‘Download it on Google Play’ below.

Notably, since Battlegrounds Mobile India is in beta, users might face an internal server error. Although, trying to access the game later might resolve the issue. The game also asks the users for permission to access media and files when first launching the game and is only available for those over 18 years of age in India. It even notifies the users that all data for this game is stored in India. Recently, the game has been facing scrutiny from government officials that have asked for the ban of the game before its launch, however, an Indian Ministry has clarified that it can’t ban the game prior to its release.

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Mi Talk application from Xiaomi, which is currently in the beta stage, has reportedly got a new feature that allows friends and family members of the user to operate the smartphone through remote assistance.

According to the information available so far from the Chinese media, the internal beta version of the new function for the Mi Talk application will be available from 8th February to 21st February and the official rollout will be from 22nd February.

As for the feature, the Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi says that the inspiration behind this remote assistance feature is the older-generation during the times of pandemic. It states that many people cannot visit their friends and family members because of the COVID-19 pandemic which makes it difficult for elderly people to learn and operate some of the functions on their smartphone.

With the new “Remote Assistance” function in the MIUI, the Xiaomi user can turn on the feature during a call and allow the contact to operate the smartphone who can solve the problem that is being faced by the user.

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Huawei recently unveiled the roadmap for EMUI 10 update rollout on over 30 devices. Initially, the flagship devices are slated to get the update, and later the update will roll out on the remaining devices listed in the road map. The Chinese electronics maker is planning to fully rollout the EMUI 10 on the 30 listed devices by Q2 2020. However, after rolling out the EMUI 10 for Huawei P30 and P30 Pro, Huawei is commencing the EMUI 10 beta testing for Nova 5 Pro and Huawei MediaPad M6.

Must See: Taking a closer look at the new EMUI 10 Features!

The application for Nova 5 Pro beta testers is open from November 5th to November 10th. Whereas, the owners of MediaPad M6 can apply for beta testing from November 5th to November 15th. Huawei will recruit 500 beta testers supporting log version, and another 1500 testers without the log version. The beta testers will have first-hand access to all the new features before the official release. Before proceeding for the Beta 10 upgrade, make sure your Nova 5 Pro (SEA-AL10) is running EMUI 9.1.1.175 firmware version, and all the MediaPad M6 variants are on EMUI 9.1.1.160 version.

In the beta testing program, Huawei will bring all the Android 10-based features along with other EMUI based enhancements. While applying for the beta tester, you should pay proper attention to details, and upon successful registration, you will be notified by SMS notification.

Apply for EMUI 10 Beta Program

The user needs to install a beta user app and then follow the instructions below.

1. Open beta user app and accept terms and conditions.
2. Now, login with the Huawei ID with an appropriate phone number and email.
3. Select “Personal” from the bottom bar > tap on “Join Project” > select “Available Project” and finally Sign Up.

Note: Before applying, make sure you’re on the latest version of the EMUI, and the device should not be rooted. There will be some bugs and third-party apps can behave abnormally. Your device must have 6GB of free internal space. Otherwise, the upgrade may fail.

EMUI 10 features

EMUI 10 features various new advancements and performance tweaks. It comes with a whole new UX inspired by a Magazine style layout depicting cleaner UI elements, new screen transitions, menus and notifications panel. The new colourful Always-On-Display brings a unique charm to the device.

• Dark Mode support
• Enhanced security with a distributed system.
• Mutual aid sharing to improve hardware capabilities.
• One-Touch Screen Sharing
• Multi-Screen Sharing collaboration
• Huawei HiCar
• ARK Compiler
• GPU Turbo
• Super File System
• Lin Turbo

It also incorporates the Android 10 features, which will improve the overall performance and security of the device.

The EMUI 10 Beta recruitment is only for Huawei Nova 5 Pro and Huawei MediaPad M6. However, the devices like Huawei 10 lite, Mate 20 family, P30 series and others are already receiving the EMUI 10 beta update.

Related: Huawei’s EMUI 10 stable roadmap shows most models will get the Android 10 update from Q2 2020

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The beta version of Poco Launcher has received an important update today, so much so that the MIUI development team calls it 2.0. It adds some features and brings several updates. On top of all the adjustments, it brings in an even cleaner look with semi transparent backgrounds and a few ironed out graphics. Let’s take a closer look.

The changes are mostly about polishing the design and making the experience smoother with the app drawer. Now it can have a semi-transparent background, so you can see your wallpaper even under the white/black/gray layer. The transparency is customizable – that way you can have your precious main image and Dark Mode at the same time.

We need you!

Do you want to experience POCO Launcher 2.0? Come and join us to be a user of POCO beta. A totally new launcher journey is waiting for you.

Download POCO Launcher 2.0 at https://t.co/hSpAZSnSNp pic.twitter.com/2Kjv9JUMjo

— MIUI (@miuirom) June 14, 2019

Xiaomi has also demonstrated the launcher’s flexible app management options. Now you can create your own custom groups and add and remove apps from them easily, to ensure you don’t have to waste any time finding what you need. Things are much more streamlined than before, and things were already pretty decent before this.

Outside of that, performance has been significantly improved, so much so that POCO Launcher is now much more responsive and fluid. There are also numerous adjustments to the interface and settings screen, while some annoying bugs have been fixed. It isn’t clear when the stable version of launcher will be out, as the tweet only talked about the beta version.

You are unfortunately out of luck if you wish to get enrolled in the Beta Programme as it is already full. If more slots open in the future however, you can visit this page, sign up for the program and download Poco Launcher 2.0 from the Play Store.

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