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Google Abruptly Delays Android 17 Beta 1 Hours Before Release TL;DR: Google pulled Android 17 Beta 1 just before its expected February 12 release, without explaining why. The company says it’s still coming soon, alongside a new development approach that replaces Developer Previews with a continuous Canary channel. Google has
Samsung Reportedly in Talks to Build ByteDance’s First Custom AI Processor TL;DR: TikTok parent company ByteDance is reportedly developing its own AI chip to reduce reliance on NVIDIA and bypass US export controls. The company is currently in talks with Samsung Electronics to manufacture the custom processors. ByteDance, the parent
Nothing’s Essential Apps Enter Beta TL;DR: Nothing’s Essential Apps suite has officially entered beta. Users can now test the company’s core apps ahead of a wider release. Nothing has officially pushed its Essential Apps suite into beta, opening early access to users who want a closer look at the company’s
YouTube Music Reportedly Paywalling Lyrics for Free Users TL;DR: Users are reporting that YouTube Music is now requiring a Premium subscription to view song lyrics. Free users are seeing prompts to upgrade when trying to access the feature, sparking complaints online. In a move that is likely to frustrate non-paying
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max Rumoured to Feature Radical Dual 200MP Camera Setup TL;DR: A leak from Digital Chat Station on Weibo suggests the upcoming Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is testing a dual 200MP camera setup. This configuration would likely cover the main and telephoto lenses, potentially outgunning current Ultra-tier devices
ChatGPT to Start Showing Ads for Free and Go Users TL;DR: OpenAI is testing ads in ChatGPT for “Free” and “Go” users in the US. Ads will be relevant to conversation topics (e.g., recipe ads for cooking queries) but will not influence the AI’s answers. Paid subscribers on Plus, Pro,
Nothing Teases New Colourful Lineup for Upcoming Nothing Phone (4a) TL;DR: Nothing has teased the upcoming Nothing Phone (4a) with an image of five coloured dots, suggesting new Blue, Yellow, and Pink colourways alongside the standard Black and White. The mid-range device is expected to launch in March, featuring a
Samsung Confirms Galaxy Unpacked 2026 for February 26: “The Next AI Phone” Arrives Soon TL;DR: Samsung has officially announced Galaxy Unpacked 2026 for 26 February 2026 (2:00 a.m. Malaysia Time). The event will unveil the new Galaxy S series, marketed as “The Next AI Phone.” Malaysians can register their interest
Malaysian Students Invited to Compete for Trip to Apple HQ in Swift Student Challenge 2026 TL;DR: Apple has opened applications for the Swift Student Challenge 2026 until the end of February. 350 winners will be selected, with 50 Distinguished Winners invited to Apple’s campus in Cupertino. The challenge encourages students
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Is Not the Same Phone. You’re Just Looking in the Wrong Place. Let’s be honest. When early Samsung Galaxy S26 leaks show a familiar design and a camera setup that doesn’t scream reinvention, the conclusion feels obvious. Samsung is playing it safe. Again. But that take