Software Updates News 9 August 2025

Android Auto gets Gemini today (Nov 7, 2025): Live support begins rolling out, what’s new in v15.4, and what’s coming next

Published: November 7, 2025 Key takeaways Gemini arrives on Android Auto: what’s new today After months of hints, Google’s Gemini is now turning on inside Android Auto for some users as of today. The activation is server‑side, so there’s no single app update that guarantees it; however, many of the first reports come from devices running Android Auto 15.6 or 15.7 (beta). Once enabled, Gemini replaces Google Assistant entirely in the car but still responds to “Hey Google.” 9to5Google+2Android Authority+2 Beyond standard voice commands, in‑car Gemini Live enables natural, multi‑turn conversation. You can launch Live by saying “Let’s talk live,”

8 November 2025

RedMagic 11 Pro’s Wild Liquid Cooling Wows—But Software Questions Linger (Nov 6, 2025)

Updated: November 6, 2025 TL;DR (today’s highlights): RedMagic’s 11 Pro continues its global rollout with early-bird and open‑sales dates locked in, a teardown shows the first mass‑produced visible liquid‑cooling loop inside a phone, and early reviews praise performance while flagging software support concerns outside the EU/UK. Preorders and prices vary by region. Android Authority+3FoneArena+3REDMAGIC (INTL)+3 What’s new today (Nov 6, 2025) The first phone you can watch cool itself RedMagic’s “AquaCore” cooling system is more than marketing: a ceramic/piezoelectric micro‑pump circulates a fluorinated liquid through a visible ring on the phone’s back. It works alongside a 24,000 RPM waterproof fan, liquid‑metal

6 November 2025

Cooling Systems · Gadget Reviews · Mobile Technology · Smartphones · Software Updates

iOS 26 vs One UI 8: Apple’s Daring Redesign Meets Samsung’s AI-Powered Upgrade

Design and User Interface Apple’s iOS 26: A Bold “Liquid Glass” Makeover. The hallmark of iOS 26 is its sweeping visual redesign. Apple has literally polished every corner of the interface with a new material design they call Liquid Glass. This is a translucent, glass-like effect that’s applied system-wide – from app backgrounds and menus to widgets and icons – creating a layered depth and sheen throughout the UI. According to Apple, “It’s crafted with Liquid Glass — a new translucent material that reflects and refracts its surroundings, bringing greater focus to content, and delivering a new level of vitality

21 September 2025

Android · iOS · Mobile Technology · Software Updates · User Interface

Android 16 on Nothing Phones Is a Game-Changer: Redesign, True Black Dark Mode & AI Upgrades Unveiled

A Bold New Look for Nothing OS 4.0 Nothing’s Android 16 update brings a major UI/UX redesign to Nothing phones. The company describes OS 4.0 as “a sharper, more thoughtful design across every layer” droid-life.com – and it shows. From the moment you wake the screen, you’ll notice refinements like reimagined lock screen clocks and cleaner Quick Settings tiles that make the interface feel more modern and consistent androidauthority.com. Fonts and iconography have been tweaked for clarity, and standardized components across the system give a more cohesive look and feel androidauthority.com. It’s all about polishing the details: elements are more uniform,

18 September 2025

AI · Android · Smartphones · Software Updates · User Experience

macOS Tahoe 26: Apple’s Game-Changing Mac Update Raises the Bar for Desktop OSground.newsground.news

Key Facts about macOS 14.6 “Tahoe” Update New Features and Improvements in macOS Tahoe Visual Redesign – Liquid Glass: The most immediately striking change in macOS 14.6 Tahoe is its dramatic UI overhaul. Apple has infused macOS with the same Liquid Glass design language introduced in iOS 26, giving the interface a translucent, layered look throughout macrumors.com apple.com. Windows, sidebars, and menus now appear frosted and semi-transparent, subtly reflecting content beneath them – akin to a modern take on OS X’s early “Aqua” glass aesthetic eclecticlight.co. Even the Dock and app switcher have a glossy, depth-effect sheen 9to5mac.com 9to5mac.com. Apple touts

16 September 2025

Apple · Desktop Computing · macOS · Operating Systems · Software Updates

iOS 18’s Jaw-Dropping Upgrades: Apple’s Next Big Thing Arriving with iPhone 17

A New Era Begins: iOS 18 Launching with iPhone 17 Apple is gearing up to debut iOS 18 in tandem with the iPhone 17, and anticipation is sky-high. The iPhone 17 launch event (reportedly tagged “Awe Dropping” on Sept. 9, 2025) isn’t just about new devices – it will also usher in this landmark iOS update. If Apple’s yearly rhythm holds, iOS 18 will roll out to the public around mid-September alongside the shiny new iPhone 17 models. Why all the buzz? For one, insiders suggest iOS 18 isn’t your run-of-the-mill update – it’s massive. Mashable and Bloomberg’s analysts have claimed

7 September 2025

Apple · iOS 18 · iPhone 17 · Mobile Technology · Software Updates

Android 17’s Massive Upgrades Revealed: Features, Leaks, Release Date & How It Outshines Android 14 & 15

Android 17’s internal codename is Cinnamon Bun, and it maps to API level 37. It is scheduled to stabilize in May–June 2026 (Q2 2026) with a major SDK release in Q2 2026 and a minor SDK release in Q4 2026, following developer previews starting November 2025 and public betas in March–April 2026. Material 3 Expressive UI arrives on Pixel devices in late 2025 (Android 16 QPR1) and becomes the default UI with Android 17 on all devices. Desktop Mode enables a PC-like interface on external displays with a taskbar, resizable windows, and multi-window, first shipping to Pixel devices and then

9 August 2025

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