Apple seeded the first iOS 26.6 and iPadOS 26.6 betas to developers, two weeks after the 26.5 releases, with no major features expected as Apple focuses on bug fixes and performance improvements ahead of iOS 27.
Nintendo released Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream version 1.0.2 on Switch, a bug-fix–heavy update that tackles a range of issues from progression blockers after island-building and exterior house edits to save-data corruption messages, data-loss when Miis start living together, rare scene-switch crashes, Wishing Fountain placement after Island Builder, romance/crush bugs after fights, persistent sadness, and local-play problems. The patch also corrects a mislabelled sugar glider image and includes other gameplay improvements; this follows the earlier 1.0.1 update from last month.
Apple released tvOS 26.5 for the Apple TV 4K, a minor update focused on bug fixes and performance improvements; it’s available through Settings > System > Software Update, and devices with automatic updates enabled will install it automatically.
Pearl Abyss says Crimson Desert's next major patch will drop in the coming days, adding new special mounts and an extraction feature to recover materials used in equipment refinement, along with a broad slate of bug fixes; a recent patch (1.05.00) rolled out, and future patches have historically released on weekends, though no exact date is set yet.
Version 3.0.3 for Animal Crossing: New Horizons on Switch 2 and Switch adds the 25th-anniversary leaf statue to Nook Shopping for all players (price adjusted) and fixes item-image display bugs in home storage and the hotel decoration catalog.
Apple released iOS 26.4.2 and iPadOS 26.4.2, minor point updates that include unspecified bug fixes and security patches; they’re available over the air via Settings → General → Software Update, following the 26.4.1 releases. Apple also pushed iOS 18.7.8 for older devices and is beta testing iOS 26.5 / iPadOS 26.5 for a May release.
Blizzard released the Heroes of the Storm live patch on April 20, 2026, adding a full Arthas rework, a broad balance pass across many heroes, map updates (Garden of Terror Classic returns to Custom Games and Haunted Mines returns to Quick Match), and gameplay changes including the removal of Unranked mode, reduced mid-to-late game respawn timers (back to 65 seconds by level 22), a new Scrapper Mad Axe Mono Wheel mount, and updated home screen music; the patch also buffs Warhead Junction’s Nuke (cast time, DoT, and fort damage) and includes numerous bug fixes across maps and heroes.
Samsung’s One UI 8.5 beta for the Galaxy S25 lineup (S25/S25+/S25 Ultra) adds four Galaxy AI features—Call Screening, Creative Studio, Improved Audio Eraser, and Improved Photo Assist—along with multiple bug fixes. The update (firmware S93xBXXU9ZZDD, ~900MB) is available in Germany, India, South Korea, and the UK for enrolled users and is labeled as beta 10 in Korea/Germany and beta 9 in India/UK. It addresses issues like late call screens, proximity sensor errors, 4K HDR green lines in some third‑party apps, Bluetooth crashes, and multitouch problems; a stable update is expected later this month or early next month.
Apple released iOS 26.4.1 and iPadOS 26.4.1 focusing on bug fixes and performance improvements (keyboard autocorrect, iCloud syncing, App Store/Spotlight performance) with no new security patches; it also auto-activates enhanced stolen device protection for users upgrading from iOS 26.4. The update (~600 MB) improves reliability but remains compatible with devices upgrading from iOS 26.4, and Apple is eyeing iOS 26.5 in May 2026 and iOS 27 in June 2026.
The Pokémon Company is preparing a bug-fix patch for Pokémon Champions on Switch, targeting issues such as Leech Seed description errors, turn order with simultaneous Mega Evolutions, Encore/Lighton Rod quirks, and move-selection glitches; a fix for Pokémon HOME transfers has already been implemented, and the update should arrive before the competitive scene fully ramps up.
Nintendo’s Mario Kart World updates to version 1.6.1 on Nintendo Switch 2, focusing on two bug fixes: (1) a speed-boost may not trigger after landing from a rail ride following a Jump Boost, and (2) the game could crash when switching between TV mode and handheld/tabletop mode in multiplayer with three or more players. The patch is small and follows a recent Bob-omb Blast update that added modes and tweaks (no new features introduced in this release).
Pokemon Champions on Nintendo Switch is getting its first patch to fix launch-day issues, including Pokémon HOME transfer errors, incorrect Leech Seed damage wording (correct in battle), potential Mega Evolution order problems when both sides Mega Evolve, gender mislabeling in the tutorial and released teams, Encore’s interaction with Lightning Rod, and a move-selection quirk when viewing Mega Evolution details; fixes are planned for future data updates or maintenance, with a separate note about a communication error during expeditions via Pokémon HOME.
Pokémon Pokopia on Switch 2 has been updated to Version 1.0.3, bringing improvements and fixes across multiple areas—from habitat search glitches to screen lockups and progression blockers in Bleak Beach, Sparkling Skylands, and Cloud Islands—with some issues still partially fixed.
Pokemon Pokopia version 1.0.3 for Nintendo Switch 2 is out, focusing on bug fixes. The update resolves habitat disappearance issues in the Pokédex search, fixes travel glitches between Dream Island and Palette Town, and prevents the screen from staying dark after moving between towns or changing the in‑game date. It also resolves problems with relocating habitats, construction progress, and several quest blocks in Bleak Beach, Sparkling Skylands, and Cloud Islands, including seasonal Pokémon disappearing and Cloud Island creation errors. Some issues are only partially fixed, and rare controller vibration bugs may persist.
Apple released iOS 26.4.1 and iPadOS 26.4.1, a minor bug-fix update (build 23E254) that does not include security fixes and can be installed over-the-air; Apple is already testing iOS 26.5 and iPadOS 26.5.