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technology18 hours ago•8 min saved

Apple Pushes iOS 27 and iPadOS 27 Beta 7 to Developers With Siri AI Upgrades

Apple has released the seventh developer beta of iOS 27 and iPadOS 27, a week after beta 6, adding Siri AI with a standalone Siri app, Apple Intelligence features across Photos, Safari, Shortcuts, Wallet, and Passwords, plus Write with Siri and a new Siri mode for Visual Intelligence moved to the Camera app. The update also brings general performance improvements for faster app launches, smoother transitions between Wi‑Fi and cellular, and quicker AirDrop, with developers able to download via Settings > General > Software Update.

via MacRumors|

#beta #developers #ios-27

technology20 hours ago•4 min saved

iOS 27 beta 7 signals a major Siri AI overhaul and Apple Intelligence rollout

Apple released iOS 27 beta 7, highlighting a major Siri AI upgrade and broader Apple Intelligence rollout across apps, with on‑device and Private Cloud Compute, a Dynamic Island–integrated Siri UI and a new Siri app, plus assorted UI and performance tweaks; beta users should anticipate bugs and compatibility quirks.

via 9to5Mac|

#apple-intelligence #beta #foundation-models

gaming1 day ago•5 min saved

MW4 beta kicks off strong on Steam, but trails MW2’s peak

The first weekend of the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 beta on Steam peaked at about 115,145 concurrent players, a solid showing but below Modern Warfare 2’s 2022 peak of 168,330; PC figures may not capture console numbers or open beta growth, and Infinity Ward has issued patches over the weekend adding a new map, a new mode, and balance tweaks.

via Eurogamer|

#beta #call-of-duty #concurrent-players

culture1 day ago•14 min saved

MW4 Beta Tries Subtle Realism, But Players Remain Unimpressed

The Modern Warfare 4 beta leans into a more grounded, less over-the-top feel but is leaving players cold with unimpressive maps, very fast kills, and poorly allocated spawns. Infinity Ward has acknowledged the feedback and is tweaking time-to-kill and spawn balance ahead of launch, while noting the beta only includes a fraction of the final maps and platform changes for launch.

via Kotaku|

#beta #call-of-duty #culture

technology1 day ago•7 min saved

Grab Early Access to Modern Warfare 4’s Beta: Preorder, Nitro, or Open Play

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 launches with two five-day beta sessions: Early Access for Xbox Series X/S, PS5, and PC from Aug 21–25 (preload starts Aug 20) for players who preorder; Open Beta runs Aug 28–Sep 1 with preload starting Aug 26 for all players. Access codes can come from preordering the game or via an active Discord Nitro subscription; the Open Beta does not require a code.

via PCMag|

#beta #call-of-duty #early-access

guides6 days ago•37 min saved

MW4 Beta Access: How to Grab a Free Key and Redeem It

Insider Gaming outlines two main routes to MW4’s beta: pre-order the game to secure first-weekend access (the basic edition suffices) or enter Insider Gaming’s exclusive beta giveaway for a chance at a free key (100 keys available). Redeeming a code requires the Activision account, navigating two-factor authentication (via Google Authenticator or backup codes), entering the code on the COD code redemption page, selecting the platform, and receiving a download code closer to the beta start. Weekend 2 is open to all players, and the guide also notes recovery steps if you hit login issues.

via Insider Gaming|

#beta #call-of-duty #gaming

gaming6 days ago•34 min saved

Insider Gaming Launches 100+ Call of Duty MW4 Beta Keys Giveaway

Insider Gaming is giving away over 100 beta keys for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 with Early Access from Aug. 21–25 on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, followed by an open beta from Aug. 28–Sept. 1. To enter, follow Insider Gaming on social media (1 entry per platform), subscribe on YouTube (2 entries), download the Insider Gaming app and share a screenshot (3 entries), and join the Insider Gaming Discord. Winners will be announced on Aug. 19.

via Insider Gaming|

#beta #call-of-duty #gaming

gaming6 days ago•1 min saved

MW4 Beta Trailer Unveils Kill Block Map and Campaign Preview

Activision released a teaser for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4’s first beta weekend, including, for the first time, a glimpse of the single-player campaign (Entrenched) and introducing Kill Block, a modular, reconfigurable multiplayer map at the West Bridge facility. The beta runs April 21–25 for preorder players on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, with a second open beta August 28–31 offering additional maps and Warzone’s Resurgence Zodiac. MW4 will also arrive on Nintendo Switch 2 later (preorders begin August 26); the full game launches October 23 on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Switch 2, with no PS4/Xbox One version and no Day-One Game Pass on launch.

via GameSpot|

#beta #call-of-duty #gaming

games6 days ago•13 min saved

Duskbloods Beta Pre-Load Goes Live on Switch 2 as Class Leaks Stir Hype

FromSoftware's Duskbloods network test beta is now downloadable for Switch 2 testers, with pre-loads live; the roughly 4GB download has players poking into files and uncovering around 14 leaked playable classes, while official test windows run August 21–23 and fans hype the menu music.

via Kotaku|

#beta #duskbloods #fromsoftware

technology7 days ago•4 min saved

Peacock Tests Tiered Membership With Discounts, Free Instacart+ and Perks

Peacock is testing a beta Membership Program for Premium and Premium Plus subscribers, grouping members into Gold, Platinum, and Diamond by how long they’ve subscribed. Rewards include NBCU Shop and Bravo Shop discounts (tiered), a complimentary Instacart+ year, a Pizza Hut buy-one-get-one-free offer after streaming three movies, and potential future perks like Universal Parks experiences and early NBCUniversal event access.

via | Cord Cutters News|

#beta #membership #nbcuniversal

technology7 days ago•3 min saved

iOS 27 beta 6 adds Siri AI polish and UI tweaks ahead of fall launch

Apple released iOS 27 beta 6 for developers, offering another preview ahead of a September public release. The update emphasizes Siri AI and Apple Intelligence improvements, plus UI refinements such as a fixed pinned Messages bug, updated iOS notification animation, and redesigned macOS 27 stoplight controls. New Golden Gate Day/Eve wallpapers are added, and a notification morph into the Notification Center indicator is noted. It’s compatible with iPhone 11 and newer, plus iPhone SE 2 and newer; Siri AI features require newer hardware. The release signals more under-the-hood improvements this cycle with fewer visible changes before the fall launch.

via 9to5Mac|

#apple #beta #ios-27

technology7 days ago•13 min saved

Android 17 QPR2 Beta 3 brings UI tweaks, foldable improvements, and scam protections

Android 17 QPR2 Beta 3 arrives with a Quick Settings layout editor, expanded theming and blur effects, and improved multitasking for foldables; it also introduces OS-level protections against call-forwarding scams by restricting USSD codes and adding a dialer confirmation, while fixing several bugs such as Quick Settings crashes and battery-health warnings.

via Android Authority|

#android #android-17 #beta

gaming7 days ago•7 min saved

MW4 Beta Includes Playable Campaign Mission for the First Time

Activision's Modern Warfare 4 beta will include a full campaign mission, 'Entrenched,' the first time a COD beta includes campaign content. The two-session beta runs Aug 21–25 (pre-order access) and Aug 28–Sept 1 on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S, with Nintendo Switch 2 joining in the second weekend. It also adds five 6v6 maps (Rooftops, Silkworm, Transit 213, Cachette, Lotus), new modes Inflation and Kill Block, and previews Warzone's Zodiac map ahead of MW4's October 23 launch.

via eurogamer.net|

#beta #call-of-duty #campaign

technology8 days ago•3 min saved

Pixel Quick Settings Gets Customizable Layout in Android 17 Beta

Google's Android 17 QPR2 Beta 3 adds a Quick Settings editor for Pixel phones, letting users reorder tiles, the brightness slider, and the media player in the panel. The feature is currently limited to beta testers and not widely available yet, with a broader rollout expected alongside the December stable release via the Android Beta Program.

via Droid Life|

#android #beta #customization

technology9 days ago•1 min saved

Samsung gears up for final One UI 9.0 beta rollout for Galaxy S26

Samsung appears to be preparing another One UI 9.0 beta for the Galaxy S26 family ahead of a stable release, with chatter of a sixth beta (S948BXXU4ZZHB) as the last test before launch. The Galaxy Z Fold 8/Ultra and Z Flip 8 now ship with One UI 9.0, and eligible S26 owners should soon receive the update via Settings once it goes live.

via SamMobile|

#beta #firmware #galaxy-s26