You can now choose WhatsApp as your iPhone’s default app for calls and text messages, as noted by WABetaInfo. After updating WhatsApp to version 25.8.74, you’ll see the app appear as an option in your Messaging and Calling default app settings.

Apple first announced that it would let iPhone users in the European Union change their default phone and messaging apps, but it later said that everyone would be able to do the same in iOS 18.2.

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You can change your default calling and texting app by heading to your settings, selecting Apps > Default Apps. From there, select the Messaging and Calling options, and you’ll see a list of alternative apps you can choose from, which now includes WhatsApp if you upgrade to the latest version.

Once you change your default app, your iPhone will automatically pull up your selected app when you tap a phone number on a webpage, for example, or select the message button from your contacts list.

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Now, leaker Mystery Lupin on the social media platform X has shared an image that lists specifications of both upcoming Android tablets. According to the leak, the Galaxy Tab S10 FE and S10 FE+ will be powered by the Exynos 1580 processor. The S10 FE will feature a 10.9-inch display, whereas the S10 FE+ will come with a 13.1-inch display.

Both devices will be equipped with an LCD panel and offer a 90Hz refresh rate. Under the hood, the Galaxy Tab S10 FE is noted to be juiced by an 8,000 mAh battery, while the Galaxy Tab S10 FE+ is tipped to be equipped with a 10,090 mAh battery.

As per the spec sheet, Samsung will offer tablets with 128GB and 256GB storage configurations along with a microSD card slot, allowing for the expansion of up to 2TB. Both Android tablets will be IP68 dust and water resistant with 45W fast charging support.

Samsung's AI features have been the talk of the town, and the Galaxy Tab S10 FE and S10 FE+ will offer AI features. The tablets will come with an S-Pen of their own. The tablets will feature a 12MP front camera and a 13MP rear camera.

Previously, it was revealed that the Galaxy Tab S10 FE could cost around €579 for the base model and €100 more for the higher RAM+Storage variant. On the other hand, the Galaxy Tab S10 FE+ was tipped to cost €679 for the 8GB model, with the 12GB model costing €100 more.

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Samsung is speculated to launch the device next month. And ahead of its official launch, leaker Max Jambor has shared purported high-quality wallpapers of the Galaxy S25 Edge in high quality. In a post on social media platform X (formerly Twitter), Jambor stated, "You can grab the high-res wallpapers of the upcoming Galaxy S25 Edge. Enjoy!"

Recently, it came to light that Samsung could introduce the Galaxy S25 Edge in three titanium colors: Titanium Jet Black, Titanium Silver, and Titanium Ice Blue. It is not confirmed if these will be online exclusive colors or will be available in retail stores.

Whatever the case may be, you can grab the high-quality wallpapers of the alleged Galaxy S25 Edge below. Notably, the wallpapers are in JPG format and 960x2070 pixel resolution. All you need to do is right-click on the image, download the image and set as wallpaper on your phone.

Gallery: Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge wallpapers

 

 

 

The Galaxy S25 Edge could measure just 5.84mm thin, though it may not surpass the rumored Apple iPhone 17 Air, which is expected to measure just 5.5mm without the camera hump. Nonetheless, it's still quite thin. Despite its thinness, Samsung has reportedly packed the device with features—at least, as per rumors.

The Galaxy S25 Edge will come with a dual-camera setup with a 200MP main camera. On the other hand, the Apple iPhone 17 Air is speculated to feature only a single camera. The back of the Galaxy S25 Edge is rumored to be made of ceramic, but still keep the weight of the device under 162 grams. AI, One UI 7, premium display, etc., are a part of the Galaxy S25 Edge's features.

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Fresh images, courtesy of WinFuture (via Roland Quandt), showcase the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge in three titanium colors: Titanium Jet Black, Titanium Silver, and Titanium Icy Blue. These colors match the finishes available for the Galaxy S25 Ultra. For now, it is unclear if these color options will be available exclusively online or through stores. Take a look for yourself:

Gallery: Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge colors

 

 

 

The Galaxy S25 Edge looks similar to the Galaxy S25+, but it is expected to be much narrower. Moreover, the back panel—which is rumored to be of ceramic—is what differentiates it from other Galaxy S25 models.

It will pack a dual-camera setup in a vertical camera hump. The cameras are expected to be 200MP primary and have a 50MP 3.5x telephoto lens. The device is also speculated to weigh 162 grams and measure just 5.84mm thin.

The display is tipped to be protected by Gorilla Glass Victus 2 and offer a 120Hz refresh rate with 2,600 nits of peak brightness. The phone could also come with 12GB of RAM and a vapor chamber much thinner than the Galaxy S25. It could be juiced by a 3,900mAh battery and may support satellite connectivity.

Samsung could keep the price of the Galaxy S25 Edge under $1,299 and launch it sometime next month. Apple also has its answer to the Galaxy S25 Edge ready, called the iPhone 17 Air, which is expected to replace the "Plus" model from the lineup.

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However, this was the second change, as Apple's first attempt didn't sit well with browser companies, which criticized Apple for deliberately slowing down the rollout. This delay hindered users from migrating from Safari to Chrome or other browsers. Also, Safari remained the default web browser for those who didn't manually change their default web browser on their iPhones.

As a result, the EU believed that Apple's Safari browser still had an unfair advantage. To fix this, Apple pushed a new choice screen that pops up right when setting an iPhone, listing Safari among various third-party browser options. Additionally, Apple allowed other browsers to use their web engines.

These changes might have satisfied the EU, as, according to Reuters, they have decided to let go of the fine. Reportedly, the EU "is expected to close its investigation early next week." This decision might have come amid tensions after US President Donald Trump threatened to put up tariffs against countries taking strict actions against US companies.

Had the fine been imposed upon Apple, then it would have been as high as 10% of the company's global revenue. While Apple has been relieved from one case, it remains under investigation for another anti-steering case, where it has been accused of restricting developers from linking external payment methods in App Stores free of charge.

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Apple is getting closer to launching Priority Notifications, a feature that uses AI to automatically detect important iPhone notifications and makes them more visible on your lockscreen. The feature is included in the iOS 18.4 release candidate rolled out on Monday, as spotted earlier by MacRumors.

Along with Priority Notifications, the iOS 18.4 release candidate enables support for Matter-compatible robovacs, allowing you to control a wider range of devices through Apple Home. Other features expected to arrive with the update include AI-generated review summaries on the App Store, new shortcut actions, and Apple Intelligence support for the iPhone 15 Pro.

There are also more details about what’s coming to watchOS 11.4, too. The release candidate notes show “an option to allow Sleep Wake Up alarm to break through Silent Mode.” That means you can have your Apple Watch sound an alarm even if you mute all other notifications. Apple also launched release candidates for iPadOS 18.4, macOS 15.4, tvOS 18.4, and visionOS 2.4.

The company is expected to release the final versions of its software next month.

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Microsoft has expanded the number of devices that can view a shared Office file without a Microsoft account. A recent update makes it possible to view shared files on an iPhone or iPad even if you are not signed in.

It was already possible to open shared files from Word, Excel, and PowerPoint without a Microsoft account if you viewed those files on the web. Now, that same option is available on an iPad or iPhone.

With this change, recipients of shared files can now open and view documents in Word, PowerPoint, or Excel more easily. Editing shared documents or leaving comments still requires a Microsoft account.

Since Word, PowerPoint, and Excel are the standard for many organizations and users, receiving a shared Office document is common. The recent change to the Office apps on iOS and iPadOS increases the accessibility of those types of files.

Microsoft shares the steps to share documents in a Tech Community post:

• Open a Word, Excel, or PowerPoint file that you want to share.
• Select Share > Link settings (the gear icon in the top-right corner), ensure that either the Anyone with the link can edit or Anyone with the link can view option is selected, and then select the Apply button. 
• To share the link with others, type their email address in the Share dialog box, and then click the Send button, or click the Copy link button and paste it in a message created using an app such as Microsoft Outlook or Microsoft Teams.

Anyone who uses that link on a supported device will be able to open and view the file.

The new behavior rolls out with Version 2.94 (Build 25020422) of the Office apps on iOS and iPadOS.

Google has taken the wraps off the Pixel 9a today, a phone that has leaked about a thousand times in recent weeks, as is the Pixel tradition. Still, there are some things to know about this phone you can't glean from leaked renders or a YouTube unboxing. This phone maintains the same $499 price tag as last year's A-series phone, but it has a larger battery, a new camera, and a simpler design that ditches the camera bar of other recent Pixel phones.

The Pixel 9a has the same flat aluminum frame that has been in vogue on smartphones for the past few years. Unlike the more expensive Pixels, the back is plastic instead of Gorilla Glass. Google says it's made of 81 percent recycled material, and the aluminum is 100 percent recycled. Apparently, these percentages are a record for the Pixel series, if that's something that matters to you.

From the front, you can barely tell the Pixel 9a from its predecessor, although the display is a bit larger. Google's new phone has a 6.3-inch OLED display with slightly wider bezels than the flagship Pixels. As a result, it's a few millimeters larger in height and width compared to last year's model. Google maintained the same 8.9 mm thickness, though.

The display is once again covered with generations-old Gorilla Glass 3, but the phone has gotten a small upgrade from IP67 to IP68, making it slightly more resistant to water infiltration when submerged. The display supports a 120Hz refresh rate with a peak brightness of 2,700 nits, which is a reasonable increase over the 2,000 nits of peak brightness for last year's phone.

The phone comes in the traditional porcelain (white) and obsidian (black) colors, along with this year's signature colors of peony (pink) and iris (purple-ish blue). The base model has 128GB of storage for $499, but an upgrade to 256GB is available for $599.

Flatter but still Pixel-y

While older Pixel phones could look a bit busy with their multicolored backs and prominent camera bars, the lineup has been trending toward a streamlined look, and the Pixel 9a truly embraces that. Google says the Pixel 9a uses a thinner pOLED screen, which allowed engineers to save a precious few millimeters. With more room inside, Google was able to eliminate the camera bump entirely for a cleaner look.

The thinner display also left more room for the battery—Google probably could have made the phone body thinner and left the cameras to stick out, but instead, the 9a has the largest battery ever put in a Pixel. Yes, Google actually did the thing we always chastise OEMs for not doing.

Google's phones are not generally big in the battery department—they last a day on a charge, but this one will give you a little more breathing room. It's not the champ by a huge margin, but the 5,100 mAh battery is a big step up from the 8a's 4,492 mAh cell and squeaks past the Pixel 9 Pro XL at 5,060 mAh. Google says the phone is good for 30 or more hours of use per charge and 100 hours with battery-saver mode turned on. The phone also gets a mild charging upgrade, with a max wired speed of 23 W instead of the meager 18 W on last year's A-series phone.

Google has continued the tradition of slapping its flagship processor in budget phones. The 9a has a Tensor G4 processor, which is not necessarily a speed demon compared to the latest from Qualcomm or Apple. However, Google says it has optimized Tensor for specific tasks rather than benchmarks, and it's nice you get the same pretty fast hardware in a phone that costs hundreds of dollars less than the Pixel 9. This chip is paired with 8GB of RAM, a step down from the 12GB of RAM available in the more expensive Pixel 9 phones but the same as the 8a.

A new Pixel camera

Without a camera bar, the Pixel 9a doesn't have that "serious about cameras" vibe of past Pixel phones. However, Google is still serious about mobile photography. This is still a Pixel camera with all the clever functionality we've come to expect from Google.

Google has made some changes to the primary shooter. The Pixel 8a had a 64 MP camera, but the 9a has a 48 MP primary sensor (imaged binned to 12 MP). This sensor's specifications appear similar to the 48 MP camera in the Pixel 9 Pro Fold, but Google says it's a slightly different piece of hardware. It's smaller and lower resolution than last year's A-series phone, but that doesn't necessarily equate to lower image quality—the Pixel 9 Pro Fold offered better snapshots than the Pixel 8a, for example. Google does not list sensor models, so we'll have to wait to see how the camera performs in real life.

The primary shooter is joined by a 13 MP ultrawide that appears unchanged from last year's phone. There is no telephoto camera—you have to go all the way up to the Pixel 9 Pro to get that. However, the Pixel 9a can take advantage of Google's impressive "Super Res Zoom" image sharpening for up to 8x zoom on the main sensor. The selfie camera also remains unchanged at 13 MP.

On more expensive Pixel phones, you can take macro shots using the ultrawide lens, which has autofocus. The Pixel 9a doesn't have that, but it can take macro photos with a new AI-assisted feature called Macro Focus. This uses the primary sensor to create a sharper close-up shot. Again, we'll have to see how this performs in real life, as Google hasn't provided many specifics. The phone has other banner Pixel camera features, including Add Me, Night Sight, Face Unblur, astrophotography, and editing features like Best Take and Magic Editor.

Android, updates, and availability

The software experience should hew close to the more expensive Pixel 9 phones. The phone will launch with Android 15, and it's guaranteed seven years of OS updates. That will include an update to Android 16 in June, as well as regular Pixel Drop releases every few months with new features.

This phone has most of the features we've come to know on the flagship Pixels, like Call Screen, Recorder summaries, and Gemini Live. Google says this phone runs Gemini Nano, helping it process data more securely on your device instead of the cloud.

Google notes this is the only phone in its price range with Gemini Nano for local AI processing, but the list of supported features is lacking—we've asked Google for a full accounting of AI features and will report what we get. Gemini is still at the core of the experience, though. Google's flagship phones include a free year of Gemini Advanced, but there will be no such deal on the Pixel 9a.

If you're interested in the newest Pixel, you may have to wait a bit. Google hasn't nailed down an exact release date yet, saying only that the phone should be available in April. Preorder details will be made available soon.

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Recently, it was reported that Samsung has finalized April as the month when it will begin rolling out the stable One UI 7 update. Now, the company has officially announced the date when eligible Samsung Galaxy models will pick up the Android 15-based One UI 7 update.

In an official newsroom post, Samsung has confirmed that the One UI 7 update will officially be rolling out on April 7, and will expand to more devices in the following weeks. However, the company did not state that the roll-out may vary by market. This is great news for all Samsung Galaxy users, as they will finally get to experience one of the biggest One UI updates in recent years.

Samsung has also shared a list of devices that are eligible for the One UI 7 update. Check out the list below:

• Galaxy S24
• Galaxy S24+
• Galaxy S24 Ultra
• Galaxy S24 FE
• Galaxy S23
• Galaxy S23+
• Galaxy S23 Ultra
• Galaxy S23 FE
• Galaxy Z Fold6
• Galaxy Z Flip6
• Galaxy Z Fold5
• Galaxy Z Flip5
• Galaxy Tab S10+
• Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra
• Galaxy Tab S9
• Galaxy Tab S9+
• Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra

The first devices in line to pick up the official One UI 7 update include the Galaxy S24 series, Galaxy Z Fold6, and Galaxy Z Flip6. Note that the above doesn't mean that One UI 7 will be exclusive to the aforementioned models. Older Galaxy models will pick up One UI 7 update gradually.

More importantly, all One UI 7 features, including Now Bar, Writing Assist, Drawing Assist, AI Select, new icons, and new UI, will be available to all eligible Galaxy models; the Audio Eraser feature will be exclusive to the Galaxy S24 series, Galaxy S24 FE, Galaxy Z Fold6 and Z Flip6, and Galaxy Tab S10 series.

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As Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman writes in his Power On newsletter, Apple has considered ditching the USB-C port with the upcoming iPhone 17 Air and launch its first-ever port-free iPhone. This move, while requiring users to rely solely on wireless charging, could lead to a sleeker, more streamlined device. Additionally, syncing data with iCloud remains the only pathway to access information.

iPhones have long been using Lightning ports to charge and download information. However, Apple opted for USB-C with the iPhone 15 lineup - primarily due to EU regulatory pressure - and it might finally ditch all ports from its iPhones in the coming years. As Gurman says, Apple finally decided to keep the USB-C on iPhone 17 Air to prevent further disputes with EU regulators.

While a bold move like ditching the charging port from a device will be controversial for Apple, it might soon become an industry standard, and other manufacturers will take the same path. Remember when Apple eliminated the 3.5mm headphone jack in 2016 with the iPhone 7? Many rival firms, industry experts, and even customers criticized Apple for making such a change, but soon after, other firms also followed Apple’s footprint and removed the headphone jack from their devices.

It seems that Apple’s customer base is also ready for the change. Apple has been experimenting with the idea of relying solely on wireless charging with the Apple Watch lineup, and it might replicate that for the iPhones as well.

Other models of the iPhone 17 lineup are expected to keep their USB-C port too. Meanwhile, Gurman says Apple executives have stated that if the new iPhone 17 Air proves successful, more port-free and slimmer iPhones might be down the road in the coming years.

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Last year, the ferrochrome-dev-option tag in Android Open Source Project (AOSP) hinted at a new Android's Linux Terminal app via a string, and with the March 2025 Pixel update, the stable version of the app was released. This terminal app is based on Debian and runs in a virtual machine via the Android Virtualization Framework, allowing users to have a portable version of a Linux distro. However, the app lacked one of the most common yet useful features: adding multiple tabs.

Android Authority's Android enthusiast, Mishaal Rahman, noticed that Android 16's third beta has brought about UI changes by adding Tab Strips. By clicking on +, users can now add multiple tabs, multitask, and even execute sudo commands. The publication was able to add up to 12 tabs without any issues. However, once the tab is created, it cannot be rearranged or renamed: only deleted.

Take a look at the new user interface of the Terminal app:

Additionally, the third beta has added the "Display" button, as you can see at the top-right corner. As for now, the Display button is non-functional, and its exact role is not clear. Mishaal Rahman suspects it to run graphical Linux applications.

As mentioned earlier, Android's Linux Terminal app lacks tab rearrangements and tab renaming, but this could be simply because of its fresh inclusion. With the subsequent updates, the Terminal app should have more convenient features.

Those who would like to try out the new Terminal app can enable developer options and toggle Linux Development Environment: Settings > System > Developer Options > Linux development environment. The system will ask you to install a 560MB+ Debian image package.

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That means the API surface is locked, the app-facing behaviors are final, and developers can push their Android 16-targeted apps to the Play Store right away.

This release marks the final stage of preparation for Android 16. Developers should take note of a few key updates as they continue refining their apps.

Here are some of the highlights in Android 16 Beta 3:

• Broadcast audio support: Pixel 9 devices now support Auracast broadcast audio with compatible LE Audio hearing aids. This is part of Android's push to enhance audio accessibility in public venues like airports, concerts, and classrooms.

   

• Outline text for maximum text contrast: Users with low vision now have a better experience thanks to the new outline text feature. Instead of the older high contrast text, Android 16 now draws a larger contrasting area around text to improve legibility. If you are working with custom text rendering or maintaining a UI Toolkit library, make sure to use the new AccessibilityManager APIs to detect if this mode is enabled.

   

• Local Network Protection testing: This beta introduces the ability to test the Local Network Protection (LNP) feature, which will eventually require apps to ask for a specific permission for local network access. In Beta 3, it is an opt-in feature. You can test it by running the following adb command:

   

  adb shell am compat enable RESTRICT_LOCAL_NETWORK

  After rebooting your device, your app will have restricted local network access. Expect socket errors like EPERM or ECONNABORTED if your app tries to access the local network without the necessary permission.

   

Google notes that several changes may affect apps when targeting Android 16, including stricter quotas on JobScheduler, updates to Bluetooth bond loss handling, and adjustments to core functionalities.

Android 16 is set for a major release in Q2 2025, with another API update coming in Q4. The Q2 release will be the only one this year that introduces behavior changes affecting apps, while the Q4 update will focus on new features, optimizations, and bug fixes without making any changes that could break existing apps.

Google is sticking with its quarterly update cycle, with smaller Q1 and Q3 updates aimed at improving stability. At the same time, extra effort is going into getting the Q2 release on as many devices as possible.

To try out Beta 3, you'll need to enroll a supported Pixel device for over-the-air updates or use the 64-bit system images with the Android Emulator in Android Studio. If you're already on Android 16 Beta 2 or part of the Android Beta program, you’ll get the update automatically.

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According to reliable tipster IceUniverse on the Chinese social media platform Weibo, next year's premium flagship, the Galaxy S26 Ultra could feature a variable aperture main camera. If this turns out to be true, Samsung will have a major feature to highlight in its marketing materials next year.

Variable aperture isn't a new technology and it has already been used by Samsung on the Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ back in 2018. Variable aperture allows the camera lens to be more versatile as it will be able to handle bright and low light situations equally well.

This would also help the Galaxy S26 Ultra produce better images, as the variable aperture can adjust to let in optimal amount of light for best quality shots. As mentioned previously, Samsung did use this technology for a couple of years but ditched it in favor of more capable camera lenses.

Notably, the Galaxy S9 and S9+'s main camera could switch between f/1.5 for low light conditions and f/2.4 for bright lighting conditions. The Galaxy S10 series also feature this technology but it was removed from later models.

Since Samsung has started using a 200MP main camera with the Galaxy S23 Ultra, the use of variable aperture will only elevate the picture quality. Plus, the AI skills and other imagery technology will bring out the best in the Galaxy S26 Ultra—if tuned well. For now, these are just rumors and we would suggest you to take this with a hint of salt.

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But Apple is also speculated to be working on a foldable iPad Pro. Speculations about this foldable iPad Pro with a 20-inch screen first emerged back in December 2024, and now a fresh leak has shared an interesting detail about the product.

This piece of information comes from Chinese leaker Digital Chat Station aka DCS. In a post on the Chinese social media platform Weibo, DCS has claimed that the prototype of the foldable iPad Pro features an under-display Face ID, which would mean that the device will have an uninterrupted display, eliminating the need for the Dynamic Island.

The leaker writes, "The engineering version has an 18.8-inch screen and uses a metal meta-lens. It mainly integrates Face ID Rx and Tx for under-screen 3D face recognition." But that's all the information DCS provided about the alleged foldable iPad Pro prototype. Previously, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman has also suggested that Apple's giant tablet would arrive by 2028. Apple reportedly doesn't want its foldable iPad to have a display crease.

Under-display Face ID has been rumored for future iPhones for years. If this leak signals real progress, we may finally be able to see Apple utilizing under-display technology on iPhones. There were also rumors about Apple working on a foldable MacBook, which is rumored to arrive sometime in 2027 or 2028.

For now, it is unclear, which will be Apple's first foldable device—an iPhone or an iPad? Or perhaps Apple isn't planning to release a foldable product in the near future. Only time will tell.

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Google didn't explain exactly why it shipped a mandatory software update to the Pixel 4a, an Android phone from 2020, earlier this year. The nature of that update, which gave some models all but unusable battery life, provided some clues, as did later software analysis. But now, Australian authorities have provided a more concrete answer: battery overheating and fire risk.

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission's (ACCC) Product Safety arm issued a recall for the Pixel 4a late last week. The reason, the commission said, is that Google's firmware update and battery changes served to "mitigate the risk of overheating" because "an overheating battery could pose a risk of fire and/or burns to a user."

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In the US and elsewhere, Google's messaging did not use the term "recall." Google stated on its "Pixel 4a Battery Performance Program" page that "certain" Pixel 4a models "require a software update to improve the stability of their battery’s performance," which also "reduces available battery capacity and impacts charging performance." Google said it is still safe to charge a Pixel 4a.

A Google spokesperson provided a statement to Ars regarding the ACCC notice. Of note is the point that Pixel 4a devices with hampered batteries are still, technically, usable; the ACCC does not make a point of suggesting owners stop using the device:

Recently, the ACCC published a voluntary recall notice to Australian consumers regarding a battery performance issue that affected a limited subset of Pixel 4a devices. In January, Google announced and rolled out an automatic firmware update to address the issue. Owners should ensure that their device firmware is up to date, and they can continue using their devices. In addition, customers can check here to see if they are eligible for an appeasement from Google.

Australia's notice does not offer any remedies beyond what Google has offered and functionally serves as notice that it's important to update the devices. The notice includes links to Google's device checker and appeasement options—a $50 USD payment, a battery replacement, or Google Store credit. Google's support page states that its update and remedy options are separate from statutory rights provided in various countries.

Google's update to affected Pixel 4a devices drastically reduced their charging potential, essentially by half. One Ars staffer saw their Pixel 4a battery life drop to less than two hours on a full charge. Code in the updated Pixel 4a kernel, examined by noted hardware analyst Hector Martin, suggested that batteries had either "ATL" or "LSN" profiles. Those with the LSN tag—potentially the battery cell maker Lishen—had their charging capacities capped.

This post was updated at 1:30 pm ET with a response from Google.

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Now, leakster IceUniverse has shared some more information about the Galaxy S25 Edge, along with what they claim to be an "accurate render." According to a post on social media platform X (formerly Twitter), the screen size of the device will be 6.656 inches and the bezel on the Galaxy S25 Edge will be similar to that of the Galaxy S25 Ultra, which, for the record, are quite thin.

This also means that the bezels on the Galaxy S25 Edge will be narrower than the Galaxy S25+. Based on this and previous information, Galaxy fans will get two options to choose from at the same price point—the Galaxy S25+ and the Galaxy S25 Edge.

While the Galaxy S25 Edge will feature a slimmer profile, a 200MP primary camera, a narrow bezel, a ceramic back panel, and slightly less weight—all for an alleged starting price of $999—the Galaxy S25+ will be a bit bulkier, with comparatively thicker bezel and a 50MP primary camera, for the same price.

IceUniverse has also shared a CAD render video of the iPhone 17 Air, which is Apple's answer to the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge. The device's design is similar to what we've heard from previous rumors.

The iPhone 17 Air features a single camera in a rectangular camera module that extends along the top of the width of the device. The iPhone 17 Air appears thin—purported to measure 5.5mm—making it even thinner than the Galaxy S25 Edge, which is tipped to measure 5.84mm.

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Google released its scheduled March Pixel Drop earlier this week, adding AI scam detection, multi-camera streaming, and—possibly—buggy haptics. Pixel owners have been grumbling about the feel of vibrations, which have been described as "springy" and "hollow." Others say the haptics have gotten distractingly harsh in some places.

Android devices have long trailed Apple when it comes to haptic feedback—the latter's Taptic Engine generally puts other phones to shame with its power and precision. However, Google has made great progress with Pixel phones. It occasionally gloats about how much Pixel haptics have improved. It would seem that this attention to detail is not born out in the latest update, though.

Some of this confusion may be down to the addition of notification cooldown, a feature that was previously only in the Android 16 beta. This opt-out feature aims to reduce the annoyance of receiving multiple notifications in quick succession. The first ping you get in a two-minute period will be normal, but if you get another within a few seconds, it will have lower volume and vibration intensity. It tapers off until notifications don't make any additional fuss. You can still find all those notifications in their usual home in the drop-down shade.

The unexpected appearance of notification cooldown, along with smaller changes to haptics globally, could be responsible for the complaints. Maybe this is working as intended and Pixel owners are just caught off guard; or maybe Google broke something. It wouldn't be the first time.

The unexpected appearance of Notification Cooldown in the update might have something to do with the

reports—it's on by default.

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In 2022, Google released an update that weakened haptic feedback on the Pixel 6, making it so soft that people were missing calls. Google released a fix for the problem a few weeks later. If there's something wrong with the new Pixel Drop, it's a more subtle problem. People can't even necessarily explain how it's different, but most seem to agree that it is.

After testing several Pixel phones both before and after the update, there may be some truth to the complaints. The length and intensity of haptic notification feedback feel different on a Pixel 9 Pro XL post-update, but our Pixel 9 Pro feels the same after installing the Pixel Drop. The different models may simply have been tuned differently in the update, or there could be a bug involved. We've reached out to Google to ask about this possible issue and have been told the Pixel team is actively investigating the reports.

Updated on 3/7/2025 with comment from Google. 

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Unlike the tablet experience, where a dedicated 2x3 grid-style "glanceable hub" was available by swiping in from the right, the phone version will feature a more compact, single-column layout. Google explained that the design choice was made with an eye toward simplifying the experience for the narrower displays of most smartphones.

However, the method of accessing lock screen widgets will differ from the tablet approach. Instead of a swipe, users will now be able to access the lock screen widget experience by placing their phone on a charger or docking it. Future updates may include the ability to access the widgets by simply holding the phone upright on a kickstand.

Although the interface will be different on phones and tablets, the functionality will remain the same. Android users will be able to manage smart home devices, set timers, view financial information, and access a variety of other widgets from the lock screen without unlocking the phone. Also, widgets on the lock screen will have the same requirements as any other widget on Android.

Google goes on to say that developers will also benefit from this change, as the new lock screen widget support will apply to all Android widgets without the need for additional code. However, they will need to declare the android:showWhenLocked attribute to allow their widgets to launch activities without user authentication.

Google emphasized that lock screen widgets will be available in AOSP (Android Open Source Project) for phones and tablets starting with the post-Android 16 QPR1 release, which will be available in late summer 2025.

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Reports suggest that Samsung may be using ceramic as the back panel material instead of glass (or a combination of the two). The Galaxy S25 Edge is rumored to measure just 5.84mm, making it even thinner than the iPhone 17 Air. Now, reliable tipster IceUniverse on social media platform X (formerly Twitter) has reiterated some information about the upcoming Galaxy S25 Edge.

As for the weight of the device, the Galaxy S25 Edge is claimed to have a confirmed weight of 162 grams, which partially corroborates a previous report. Earlier it was tipped that the Galaxy S25 Edge will weigh less than the Galaxy S25, but it is now expected to have the same weight. However, while the Galaxy S25 is 7.2mm thick, the Galaxy S25 Edge will have the same weight, but a slimmer profile.

The leakster also confirms that the device will measure 5.84mm, and the price of the device will remain similar to that of the Galaxy S25+. This means that the price could start at $999. So, Galaxy fans will get two options to choose from for the same price point.

Previously, it has been tipped that the Galaxy S25 Edge will pack a 200MP primary and a 50MP ultrawide camera. The bezel on the device could measure 1.32mm with ProScaler support. Sadly, the battery on the device is a disappointment, as rumors suggest that it could be a 3,900 mAh battery. For comparison, the Tecno Spark Slim—the industry's slimmest phone at 5.75mm—packs a 5,200 mAh battery as unveiled during the MWC 2025.

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The iPad 11 is quite a minor spec bump over the previous generation. It is powered by the A16 processor with faster CPU and GPU performance. However, those chips are likely binned as they only have five cores (the A14 in the iPad 10 and the A13 in the iPad 9 have six cores). Despite that, Apple still promises a 30% CPU performance increase over the A14 and a 50% increase over the A13.

Another change over the previous-gen iPad is a little increase in display size. It is now a proper 11-inch tablet, while the iPad 10 has a 10.9-inch display. However, the resolution is the same (so are the physical dimensions of both iPads).

For most users, the iPad 11 is a no-brainer choice, especially if they are buying their first iPad or upgrading from seriously old and unsupported iPads. You get more performance and more storage in the cheapest configuration over the iPad 10. With that in mind, the iPad 10 is also a good pick, but only if you are on a tight budget. You can find the iPad 10 for as little as $279, and in this price bracket, a $70 is a notable difference. The A14 chip is still good for daily iPad usage, so the only reasonable concern here is storage—make sure you are ok with having only 64GB, which might be a bit tough to swallow in 2025.

Also, neither is good for you if you want an iPad with Apple Intelligence (not sure if there are such users, but still). The iPad 11 has the A16 processor, which does not support Apple's AI feature suite. In this regard, you will be much better with a discounted iPad Air M2.

Here are the differences between the iPad 11 (A16, 2025) and the iPad 10 (A14, 2022):

• A slightly bigger display: 11 inches instead of 10.9 inches (still not fully laminated).
• A newer, more powerful processor, albeit with five cores instead of six.
• 128GB in the base model and a new 512GB max configuration.
• 6GB of RAM instead of 4GB.
• Bluetooth 5.3 support.
• Smart HDR 4 for the rear-facing camera
• Cheaper: $349 instead of $449.

And here is a detailed spec-by-spec comparison (changes highlighted in bold):

The new iPad is now available for preorder, with shipments scheduled for March 12, 2025.

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The new MacBook Air now starts at just $999 for the 13-inch model and $1,199 for the 15-inch model. Both sizes are powered by the M4 processor and 16GB of RAM (up to 32GB of unified memory). Besides raw performance improvements (up to two times faster than the M1), the chip offers solid energy efficiency, with Apple promising up to 18 hours on a single charge.

Thanks to a newer processor, the MacBook Air can now power two 6K displays with its built-in display on. Previous-gen MacBook Air laptops could only power two external monitors if the built-in display was closed and turned off.

As for more visible changes, the MacBook Air is now available in a new Sky Blue color. Apple calls it "beautiful, metallic light blue that creates a dynamic gradient when light reflects off of." Other color options include the previous Midnight, Starlight, and Silver (all four variants come with color-matching MagSafe cables).

Another hardware improvement in the new MacBook Air is the updated webcam. It is now a 12MP Center Stage camera that can keep you in the frame as you move around, plus it supports Desk View—a special feature that can simultaneously display you and something on your desk.

Other than that, the new MacBook Air remains the same laptop as before with its four and six speakers, TouchID in the power button, two Thunderbolt 4 ports, MagSafe 3, a 500 nits Liquid Retina Display, and more.

The new M4-powered MacBook Air is now available for preorder starting at $999 for the base 13-inch configuration with 256GB of storage and 16GB of RAM. The 15-inch variant starts at $1,199, and you can spec these laptops up to 2TB of storage and 32GB of unified memory.

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While Samsung has officially refrained from commenting on the stable One UI 7 release timeline, it was recently reported that a few more beta updates were in the queue before the stable update was released. Finally, Samsung has come forward and officially announced, bringing good news for Galaxy users waiting for the stable One UI 7 update.

In an official newsroom post, Samsung not only confirmed the beta program for older Galaxy models, such as the Galaxy Z Flip6, Fold6, Galaxy S23 series, Tab S10 series, and A55 but also shared that the stable One UI 7 update will start rolling out in April. The first device to pick up the stable One UI 7 update will be the Galaxy S24 series.

Regarding the beta program, the One UI 7 beta program for the Galaxy Z Fold6 and Galaxy Z Flip6 will start on March 6 in India, Korea, the UK, and the US. The update will follow suit to other older devices.

The beta program will be available for Galaxy Z Fold6 and Z Flip6 in India, Korea, the U.K. and the U.S. starting from March 6, rolling out to more devices within the month1 including Galaxy S23 series, Tab S10 series and A55. Users can apply to join the beta program via Samsung Members. Official update of One UI 7 will be available within April.

The One UI 7 update brings a lot of new enhancements, and AI features, and is considered one of the biggest One UI updates ever released by Samsung. In related news, a reliable tipster has also shared that Samsung might skip One UI 7 point releases, such as the One UI 7.1 and One UI 7.1.1, and directly release the One UI 8 update.

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Thousands of people lose money or sensitive information via text messages. The Google Messages app on Android now comes with AI-powered Scam Detection, allowing users to easily block and report these messages. Google Messages can now display a real-time warning to the user when it detects conversational text patterns commonly associated with scams in SMS, MMS, and RCS messages. Also, this feature will work only for messages from non-contacts, and all the processing is done on-device.

This new Scam Detection feature in Google Messages is launching in English first in the U.S., U.K., and Canada, and will expand to more countries soon. Google also announced the expanded availability of Scam Detection for calls to all English-speaking Pixel 9+ users in the U.S.

The Find My Device app now allows users to share their live location with others. For example, if you are planning a meetup, everyone can share their live location with others, keeping everyone updated on their whereabouts.

Google is bringing more games to Android Auto. Users can now download Farm Heroes Saga, Candy Crush Soda Saga, Angry Birds 2, and Beach Buggy Racing to their smartphones and access them in Android Auto.

Google Chrome’s price tracking feature will allow you to check a product’s price history, track price drops, or compare prices across the web. Users can access this feature by tapping the “Price is low” notification in the Chrome address bar. This feature is available in the U.S. with compatible products and websites. Users should also have the “Make Searches and Browsing Better” setting enabled in Chrome.

In addition to the above Android features, Pixel owners will be getting the following features as part of the March Pixel Drop:

• Gemini Live upgrade with improved understanding and multilingual conversation in over 45 languages.
• Multimodal capabilities in Gemini Live for Pixel 6 and newer and Pixel Fold devices. Gemini Live through live video and screen sharing is coming to Gemini Advanced users in the coming weeks.
• Suggestions feature in the Pixel Screenshots app for automatic screen organization.
• Pixel Studio for creating unique images of people in English, Japanese, and German (Pixel 9 and Pixel 9 Pro only).
• AI-powered summaries in the Recorder app for Japanese speakers.
• Satellite SOS expansion to Hawaii, Alaska, Europe, and Canada.
• Loss of Pulse Detection on Pixel Watch 3 (U.S. only).
• On-device menstrual tracking on Pixel Watch 3.
• Improved step tracking accuracy on Pixel Watch.
• Auto-bedtime Mode expansion to Pixel Watch 2.
• Dual Screen Preview support for video recording (Pixel Fold).
• Add Me with Dual Screen Preview (Pixel 9 Pro Fold).
• Connected Cameras for streaming to social media platforms from different angles. Available on Pixel 9 phones only, using Bluetooth and Wi-Fi to connect with Pixel 6 and newer Pixel phone cameras and GoPro HERO10 Black or newer cameras. Compatible apps include Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, and Snapchat.
• Transfer recordings to the current Pixel phone with automatic transcription.
• Gboard's new Voice Toolbar for easy voice-to-type access.
• Customizable Pixel Modes.
• New actions on Pixel Watch for audio content control.

These updates demonstrate Google's commitment to improving user experience and security across Android and Pixel devices.

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One of the biggest improvements in the iPad Air is the graphics performance. Thanks to the M3 chip, the iPad Air gets new features such as hardware-accelerated ray tracing. Apple says that the iPad Air with M3 chip is four times better at rendering graphics than the M1 model. Additionally, the Neural Engine is also 60% faster, enhancing AI-powered tasks like image editing and smart searches.

Apple Intelligence is also at the core of handling all the AI features. The new iPad Air includes Writing Tools, Image Playground, Genmoji, Writing Tools, smarter Siri interactions, ChatGPT integration in Siri, etc.

A new Magic Keyboard has also been launched. The redesigned Magic Keyboard has a larger trackpad, a new function row for quick controls, and a magnetic attachment. The Magic Keyboard starts at $269 for the 11-inch model and $319 for the 13-inch version.

As far as the pricing of the iPad Air with M3, Apple has kept the same price as last year for both sizes: $599 for the 11-inch model and $799 for the 13-inch model. Pre-orders are open now, and the devices will be available starting March 12. The standard iPad is also getting an upgrade with an A16 chip and more storage for the same price.

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The new iPad 11 is visually identical to its predecessor with the A14 chip, which was announced in 2022. What is new is the processor and storage—the iPad 11 now uses the Apple A16 chip and double the storage of the previous-gen iPad. Also, the display is just a tad bigger—it is now 11 inches instead of 10.9 inches (the resolution and refresh rate are unchanged).

Apple says the A16 processor in the iPad 11 is about 30% faster than the A14 in the iPad 10. Those with the iPad 9 powered by the A13 processor can expect a more significant performance upgrade—up to 50% in "overall performance." Also, in a typical Apple fashion, the company boasts massive performance gains over competitors: up to six times faster than "the best selling Android tablet" with the Snapdragon 695 processor.

Interestingly, despite the CPU bump, the new entry-level iPad does not support Apple Intelligence. These features are only available on the new iPad mini, iPad Air, and iPad Pro.

As for storage, Apple's most affordable tablet now has 128GB, double the 64GB of the iPad 10. In addition, Apple doubled the maximum amount of storage, allowing you to spec this 10-inch tablet with up to 512GB.

The iPad 11 starts at $349 for the base configuration with Wi-Fi only and 128GB. The 256GB variant costs $449, and the 512GB variant will set you back $649. Wi-Fi + Cellular options with 5G are also available, but they will add $100 or $150 (upper-spec models) to the final price. You can now preorder the new iPad, and it will be available on March 12, 2025.

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