Google sometimes experiments with new features in beta versions of its various Android applications on Google Play. However, the recently spotted YouTube beta program will not, unfortunately, be a testbed for upcoming additions to the video-sharing service. Instead, Google says it only plans to test the stability of the YouTube app at this time, not […]
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Apple’s new iOS 12 beta fixes the annoying ‘please update’ bug
iOS 12 beta testers have been plagued with a frustrating bug that continually pops up messages alerting them that a new iOS update is available when, in fact, it’s not. Apple has now fixed this bug, which is patched in the latest iOS 12 betas rolling out now, we understand. The bug had first made […]
View More Apple’s new iOS 12 beta fixes the annoying ‘please update’ bugiOS 12 beta 7 pulled after reports of bugs, crashes
Beta software always presents a risk going in. Companies usually recommend not installing it in primary devices for that very reason. For those who like to live on the edge, however, the latest beta of iOS 12 presented some very real issues. Reports of buggy performance lag, freezes and crashes were pretty widespread for the […]
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You can finally get a taste of macOS 10.14 Mojave.
While Apple won’t officially release the next generation of macOS until the fall, that doesn’t mean you have to wait to give it a go. Mojave packs a punch with features like Dark Mode, a redesigned Mac App Store, and under the hood improvements.
Apple’s public beta program has been around since 2015 and offers the chance for consumers to try out the latest and greatest software before the official launch. It’s crucial to note that a public beta is still a beta, meaning there will be bugs, and with those bugs, the chance of losing data. If you’re going to install it, you’ll likely want to do it on a secondary device. And regardless of the Mac you’re installing it on, you should back up all your data beforehand. Read more…
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View More How to install the macOS Mojave public betaAndroid P Beta 2 brings updated system images and 157 new emojis
A month after releasing the first beta version of Android P at I/O (and right in the middle of Apple’s own developers conference), Google has just released Beta 2 of its upcoming mobile operating system. The update is available to users enrolled in Google’s developer program, who have access to a Pixel device. Those who’ve […]
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HQ Trivia is coming to Android, Amazon Echo is the No. 1 best seller on the site and the founder of LeEco is ordered to return to China. All this on Crunch Report. Read More
View More HQ Trivia Is Coming to Android | Crunch ReportInstagram launches an alpha testing program on iOS and Android
Are you an early adopter? Okay, but are you a really early adopter who likes to test new, experimental things even if it means you’ll experience crashes and bugs? Then you may be interested to know that Instagram has launched Alpha testing programs on iOS and Android aimed at those who want to test pre-release versions of its popular photo-sharing app. Instagram has been running an… Read More
How to get Samsung’s Android Oreo beta on the Galaxy S8 right now
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Samsung just released the latest beta version of its specially-tailored OS — and if you have a Galaxy S8 or S8+, you can get it right now.
The Samsung Experience 9.0 is built on Android Oreo, which is thus far only available on Google’s own Pixel and Nexus devices. Like other OS preview programs, Samsung will use gather information and feedback from the test population to improve the software, with a particular focus in this case on performance and usability. The company says that the final version of the OS will launch on the next “flagship Galaxy device.” Read more…
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View More How to get Samsung’s Android Oreo beta on the Galaxy S8 right nowHow to get Samsung’s Android Oreo beta on the Galaxy S8 right now
Samsung just released the latest beta version of its specially-tailored OS — and if you have a Galaxy S8 or S8+, you can get it right now.
The Samsung Experience 9.0 is built on Android Oreo, which is thus far only available on Google’s own Pixel and Nexus devices. Like other OS preview programs, Samsung will use gather information and feedback from the test population to improve the software, with a particular focus in this case on performance and usability. The company says that the final version of the OS will launch on the next “flagship Galaxy device.” Read more…
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View More How to get Samsung’s Android Oreo beta on the Galaxy S8 right nowMicrosoft launches a revamped version of Mixer into beta
Microsoft today announced the launch of a new beta version of its mobile gameplay streaming app, Mixer, for both iOS and Android. The company says the new app features an entirely different codebase that will allow it to roll out updates more qui…
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