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Apple Pushes First MagSafe 3 Cable Firmware Update Since 2023
technology5 days ago

Apple Pushes First MagSafe 3 Cable Firmware Update Since 2023

Apple has released firmware version 3.2.0 for its USB-C to MagSafe 3 charging cable, marking the first update for the accessory since February 2023. The update, which replaces version 3.1.12, installs automatically when the cable is connected to a Mac and a power adapter. Apple has not published release notes, so the specific changes remain unknown, and users cannot manually trigger the update or view the firmware version in macOS System Information.

Nintendo Patches Switch 2 and Switch with 23.0.1 to Fix Launch Delays
technology8 days ago

Nintendo Patches Switch 2 and Switch with 23.0.1 to Fix Launch Delays

Nintendo released firmware version 23.0.1 on September 30, 2026, for both the Nintendo Switch 2 and the original Switch. The update addresses a specific regression from version 23.0.0 that caused software to take an unusually long time to start, pause, or close. This minor patch follows the larger 23.0.0 release, which introduced variable refresh rate support and other features. All outlets confirm the fix is identical across both hardware platforms, highlighting Nintendo's continued use of a shared firmware branch for its two active consoles.

Nintendo releases 23.0.1 firmware to fix launch delays introduced in 23.0.0
technology9 days ago

Nintendo releases 23.0.1 firmware to fix launch delays introduced in 23.0.0

Nintendo has released system update 23.0.1 for both the Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 to resolve a specific performance issue. The patch addresses a problem introduced in version 23.0.0, where some games experienced significant delays when starting, pausing, or closing. This minor update follows the major 23.0.0 release earlier in September, which added features like variable refresh rate support in docked mode and Mii Maker music. The 23.0.1 update is available for download immediately and focuses solely on correcting the software lag reported by users.

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Gen 2 gains Auracast support via beta firmware update
tech12 days ago

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Gen 2 gains Auracast support via beta firmware update

Bose has released a beta firmware update for its $449 QuietComfort Ultra Headphones Gen 2, adding support for Bluetooth LE Audio and Auracast. This makes them the first Bose headphones to support the broadcast audio technology, which allows a single source to stream audio to multiple listeners simultaneously. The update, labeled 10.12.12, also improves wired USB audio balance for gaming and enhances compatibility with web conferencing apps. Bose plans to expand Auracast support to other devices, including the QuietComfort Headphones Gen 2, in the future.

Lumix S9 Firmware Expands Lens Fn Button Customization and Adds MP4 Lite 4K/1080p120
technology23 days ago

Lumix S9 Firmware Expands Lens Fn Button Customization and Adds MP4 Lite 4K/1080p120

Panasonic's Lumix S9 firmware update to v2.1 expands the Lens Fn button’s programmability (including on the new Lumix S 20mm f/2.5) to functions like aspect ratio, stabilization, focus controls, and more, adds MP4 (Lite) recording up to 4Kp60 and 1080p120 with 4:2:0 10-bit, and accompanies updates to Lumix Lab and Lumix Flow apps; other S-series cameras receive improvements, and the updates launch October 13 at 1 AM UTC.

Samsung Pushes Stable One UI 9.0 Update to Galaxy S26 Lineup
technology24 days ago

Samsung Pushes Stable One UI 9.0 Update to Galaxy S26 Lineup

Samsung has released the stable One UI 9.0 update (based on Android 17) for the Galaxy S26, S26+, and S26 Ultra after several beta releases. The rollout begins in South Korea with firmware S94xNKSU4BZ16; download size is around 550MB for beta testers and may be larger for other users. The update includes the September 2026 security patch, with plans for a broader rollout to other countries in the coming days. To install, go to Settings > Software update > Check for updates, ensure at least 30% battery, and restart after download.

AirPods Pro 3 Firmware Brings iOS 27 Features to Apple's Earbuds
technology26 days ago

AirPods Pro 3 Firmware Brings iOS 27 Features to Apple's Earbuds

Apple released firmware build 9A348 for AirPods Pro 3 and select AirPods models to add iOS 27 features such as Custom EQ, Siri AI integration, Precision Finding via Apple Watch, GymKit support, and redesigned AirPods settings. The update also covers AirPods Pro 2, AirPods Max 2, AirPods 4, with AirPods 5 receiving it when they ship. There is no manual update trigger; the firmware installs in the background.

Nintendo patches QR-code vulnerability on Switch with 23.0.0 update
technology29 days ago

Nintendo patches QR-code vulnerability on Switch with 23.0.0 update

Nintendo issued firmware 23.0.0 for the Switch to fix a proximity-based remote-attack vulnerability tied to QR codes in Album sharing and Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit. The flaw could have allowed unauthorized code execution and data theft prior to the update. Nintendo advises users, especially those without internet access, to avoid sharing Album media or linking karts with strangers. The Switch 2 is not affected and gains additional features in this update, including smoother docked-mode video output and other improvements.

Switch 2 Gains TV-Synced VRR for Smoother Docked Play
technology29 days ago

Switch 2 Gains TV-Synced VRR for Smoother Docked Play

Nintendo has enabled docked VRR on Switch 2, allowing the TV to match the game's frame rate for smoother motion in TV mode. The feature, previously handheld-only, requires a firmware update to the Switch 2 Dock and works when both the software and TV support VRR. The update also adds a handheld boost toggle, upgrades to the Mii editor, and enables transferring the entire system to another Switch 2. This lands ahead of new games and Zelda-themed hardware teased at a recent Direct.

Switch 2 Dock Update Introduces VRR and Easy Data Transfer
technology29 days ago

Switch 2 Dock Update Introduces VRR and Easy Data Transfer

Nintendo's Switch 2 gets a 23.0.0 dock update that adds Variable Refresh Rate for docked play when both TV and game support it; enabling VRR requires updating the dock firmware and enabling the setting in Display. The update also adds Complete Data Transfer between two Switch 2 consoles and includes a new background music option in the Mii editor.

Samsung rolls out second One UI 9.0 beta for Galaxy S25 lineup with AI features
technology1 month ago

Samsung rolls out second One UI 9.0 beta for Galaxy S25 lineup with AI features

Samsung has released the second One UI 9.0 beta for the Galaxy S25 trio (S25, S25+, S25 Ultra) in South Korea, adding AI features and bug fixes such as corrected Bixby Vision translations, improved Contacts app stability, and better WiFi reliability. The update is about 643.16MB and carries version S93xNKSUCZZI4, with a wider regional rollout expected in the coming hours.

Coros Pace 4 Unlocks Full Offline Mapping in Firmware Update
technology1 month ago

Coros Pace 4 Unlocks Full Offline Mapping in Firmware Update

COROS has announced a firmware update that adds full offline mapping to the Pace 4, bringing it in line with the Pace Pro and Nomad. The maps are non-routable static images downloaded as tiles, with on-device storage limited to 4GB. While map loading speeds are similar to other COROS devices, rotation can briefly affect updates in beta. The feature is available in public beta today, but users should avoid installing new firmware right before a big race.

Tesla quietly pushes firmware refresh to Gen 2 Mobile Connectors
technology2 months ago

Tesla quietly pushes firmware refresh to Gen 2 Mobile Connectors

Tesla is quietly rolling out a firmware update for Gen 2 Mobile Connectors, delivered over the car’s internet connection when plugged in with no reboot or manual install prompts; release notes aren’t public and it’s unclear whether Gen 3 with PowerShare will get the update. The Mobile Connector is a portable trickle charger, drawing 12A on 120V or up to 32A on 240V, while Wall Connectors offer faster home charging. Updates for the Mobile Connector are rare but have previously addressed thermal management, protocol changes, or charging interruptions.