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Silent Support End: How to Verify Your Android Phone’s Security Status
technology2 days ago

Silent Support End: How to Verify Your Android Phone’s Security Status

Android devices do not notify users when security support ends, creating a false sense of safety. Users can check their last patch date in settings, but must consult external databases like endoflife.date to confirm if future updates are available. Manufacturers offer varying support windows, with Google and Samsung now providing up to seven years for flagships, while the EU mandates a minimum of five years for new devices sold in the region.

via Engadget|
#android-security#consumer-tech#cybersecurity
Microsoft ends Office 2021 support on Oct. 13, pushing users to subscriptions
technology4 days ago

Microsoft ends Office 2021 support on Oct. 13, pushing users to subscriptions

Microsoft will cease all support for Office 2021 on October 13, 2026. Users of the perpetual license version will no longer receive security patches, bug fixes, or technical assistance. While the software will continue to function, Microsoft warns that running unsupported versions exposes users to significant security risks. The company is urging consumers and businesses to upgrade to Microsoft 365 subscriptions or the newer Office 2024 perpetual license to maintain protection and access to current features.

via currently.att.yahoo.com|
#end-of-support#microsoft#microsoft-365
Apple Seeds Third Beta for iOS 27.2 and Other Platforms Ahead of iPhone Duo Launch
technology4 days ago

Apple Seeds Third Beta for iOS 27.2 and Other Platforms Ahead of iPhone Duo Launch

Apple has released the third developer beta for iOS 27.2, iPadOS 27.2, watchOS 27.2, tvOS 27.2, visionOS 27.2, and macOS 27.2. This update arrives two weeks after the second beta and one week after the iOS 27.0.1 point release. Key features include a redesigned Health app with new tabs, expanded Siri AI language support, and Apple TV profiles on iPhone and iPad. Public betas are expected to follow shortly.

via 9to5Mac|
#apple#ios-272#ipados-272
iOS 27.2 Restores Contextual Messages Suggestions After Summer Delay
technology9 days ago

iOS 27.2 Restores Contextual Messages Suggestions After Summer Delay

Apple has reintroduced the 'Suggestions' feature in the iOS 27.2 beta, which was previously delayed from the initial iOS 27 launch. This AI-powered tool provides one-tap actions for reminders, notes, and calendar events based on message context. Early testing indicates the feature now appears less frequently but with higher relevance compared to its earlier beta iterations.

via 9to5Mac|
#apple-intelligence#beta-testing#ios-272
Google Formalizes ChromeOS Support Through 2034 Amid Googlebook OS Launch
technology10 days ago

Google Formalizes ChromeOS Support Through 2034 Amid Googlebook OS Launch

Google has officially confirmed via enterprise documentation that standard ChromeOS updates will continue through mid-2034. The company also stated that many recent Chromebook models will be eligible to migrate to the new Android-based Googlebook OS. This roadmap aligns with previous statements from Google executives earlier in 2026 and coincides with the October 4, 2026, retail launch of the first Googlebook laptops from Acer, ASUS, Dell, HP, and Lenovo.

via Chrome Unboxed|
#chromebook#chromeos#google
Friction pays off: Galaxy Z Flip 8 turns its cover screen into a usable Android companion
technology1 month ago

Friction pays off: Galaxy Z Flip 8 turns its cover screen into a usable Android companion

Samsung's Galaxy Z Flip 8 largely keeps the same hardware but finally redesigns the 4-inch cover screen as a true Android companion: a homescreen, app drawer, and a path to run any app via MultiStar, letting you browse, message, and log activities without opening the phone, though some apps still feel cramped or unwieldy on the tiny display. The upgraded software and cover-screen features help curb mindless doomscrolling, while hardware changes are modest (a small crease, dust risk, solid battery life, 25W wired / 15W wireless charging). Priced at $1,199.99, it's a modest upgrade over the Z Flip 7, with the strongest case for buyers who value the improved cover-screen experience rather than raw hardware gains.

via The Verge|
#cover-screen#foldable-phones#galaxy-z-flip-8
Garmin Extends Fenix 9 Software to Older Watches, Shaping a Unified Platform
technology1 month ago

Garmin Extends Fenix 9 Software to Older Watches, Shaping a Unified Platform

Garmin plans to back-port most Fenix 9 software features to existing Fenix 8 models and other GarminOS watches (e.g., Forerunner 970/570, Venu X1), unifying firmware across the platform. Highlights include Epic events, Stamina analytics, rucking-related metrics, and Garmin Messenger updates—enabled on many devices—while the Fenix 9 Pro’s newer hardware accelerates mapping. Some mapping features and ArcheryX remain hardware-limited. Rollout timing isn’t publicly defined yet, marking a major shift away from model-by-model feature drops toward broad, cross-device updates.

via DC Rainmaker|
#fenix-8#fenix-9#garmin
Samsung Extends Update Lifespan for Flagship Galaxy Tabs While Budget A9 Loses Android Support by 2027
technology1 month ago

Samsung Extends Update Lifespan for Flagship Galaxy Tabs While Budget A9 Loses Android Support by 2027

Samsung will extend software and security updates for its newer Galaxy Tabs, prioritizing long lifespans for the Tab S10 lineup (through 2031–2032) while the budget Galaxy Tab A9/A9+ will lose Android updates in October 2026 and security patches in 2027; other models see major Android updates end between 2025–2027 with some exceptions, and security updates continuing into 2028 for many devices.

via bgr.com|
#android-updates#galaxy-tab#samsung
Apple Warns Mercenary Spyware Is Real and Demands Swift Action
cybersecurity1 month ago

Apple Warns Mercenary Spyware Is Real and Demands Swift Action

Apple warns that mercenary spyware attacks are highly sophisticated and targeted, so if you receive an Apple threat notification you should take it seriously: enable Lockdown Mode, contact the 24/7 Digital Security Helpline, and install the latest software updates, while remaining cautious of unknown links and enabling multifactor authentication.

via CNET|
#apple-threat-notifications#cybersecurity#digital-security-helpline
Rivian Aims for 2027 Full Point-to-Point Autonomy
technology1 month ago

Rivian Aims for 2027 Full Point-to-Point Autonomy

Rivian outlined an Autonomy+ roadmap indicating point-to-point assisted driving will roll out in limited form later this year and expand to all owners by 2027, with the system remaining an eyes-on, driver-supervised setup. The company cites a shorter gap between Universal Hands Free and Point-to-Point, the Large Driving Model, and fleet miles behind the scenes as reasons for the timeline. The update also adds Lane Change on Command to all roads and displays traffic signals, signs, and cones on the driver screen, but details on who gets access first, target vehicles, or geographic rollout remain unclear.

via RivianTrackr|
#autonomy#point-to-point#rivian
Galaxy S23 Era Ends as Samsung Confirms Final Major Update
technology2 months ago

Galaxy S23 Era Ends as Samsung Confirms Final Major Update

Samsung has confirmed that the Galaxy S23 lineup (including the S23 FE) will receive One UI 9.0 based on Android 17 as their last major software update, effectively concluding the four-year update promise. A future One UI 9.5 update is unlikely, with expectations that Samsung’s next big update cycle will begin with the Galaxy S27 line. The article notes the end of an era for S23, alongside ongoing deals on older Samsung models.

via PhoneArena|
#android-17#galaxy-s23#one-ui-9