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Google details 24-hour sideloading process for unverified Android apps

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Google has detailed a new multi-step process, including a 24-hour wait, for Android power users to sideload apps from unverified developers under its upcoming Developer Verification program. This security measure combats malware ahead of restrictions starting September 2026 in select countries.

Apple's upcoming iOS 27 is set to introduce a feature allowing users to create custom passes for the Apple Wallet app. This will enable tickets and passes from unsupported platforms to appear in the app via scannable QR codes. The update draws inspiration from a similar capability in Google's Wallet app.

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AT&T has introduced OneConnect, a new service bundling unlimited mobile data with gigabit home broadband for new customers. The plans start at $90 per month and include taxes and fees. Existing customers cannot yet migrate to the service.

A guide from CNET explains how smartphone users can achieve a nostalgic, film-like aesthetic in their photos without needing advanced equipment. The process involves simple shooting techniques and free editing apps to mimic the warm tones and grain of traditional film. This trend has gained popularity on social media amid a rise in analog photography interest.

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A new feature called Adaptive Power in iOS 26 uses on-device intelligence to extend battery life on compatible iPhones by adjusting performance based on usage patterns. It analyzes user behavior over about a week and activates savings in power-intensive tasks like video recording or gaming. The setting is available only on models supporting Apple Intelligence.

Google has introduced a latest Android feature that could allow employers to access RCS texts on work phones. The development prompts caution in communications, as highlighted by TechRadar.

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Microsoft is deploying the Xbox November Update starting November 25, 2025, introducing Gaming Copilot beta on mobile apps for real-time gaming assistance. The update also expands full screen experiences to more Windows 11 devices and enhances Xbox Cloud Gaming with user-selected resolutions up to 1440p and availability in new regions like India.

 

 

 

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