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Microsoft’s Windows 11 beta testers may start seeing ads in the Start menu
Microsoft is exploring the idea of putting ads in your Windows 11 Start menu. To be specific, it's looking to place advertisements for apps you can find in the Microsoft Store in the menu's recommended section. I could hear you sighing in defeat if you've used Windows 10 extensively before — the older OS serves ads in the Start menu, as well, and they're also for apps you can download. At the moment, Microsoft will only show ads in this version if you're in the US and a Windows Insider in the Beta Channel. You won't be seeing them if you're not a beta tester or if you're using a device managed by an organization.
Further, you can disable the advertisements altogether. To do so, just go to Personalization under Settings and then toggle off "Show recommendations for tips, app promotions, and more" in the Start section. Like any other Microsoft experiment, it may never reach wider rollout, but you may want to remember the aforementioned steps, since the company does have history of incorporating ads into its desktop platforms. Last year, Microsoft also deployed experimental promo spots for its services like OneDrive in the menu that pops up when you click on your profile photo.
This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/microsofts-windows-11-beta-testers-may-start-seeing-ads-in-the-start-menu-032358394.html?src=rss
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Got a OnePlus 11 5G? The first OxygenOS 14 Open Beta build is ready to download
Next up on the Android 14 beta roundabout is OnePlus with owners of it’s latest flagship smartphone now able to take part in the OxygenOS 14 Open Beta 1 program. If you’ve got a OnePlus 11 5G and reside in the USA, you can test the latest firmware and experience the latest new features and […]
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Everything you need to know about Samsung’s One UI 6 Beta for the Galaxy S23
After a delay the One UI 6 Beta is ready to download for the Galaxy S23 series, bringing with it a range of new features and enhancements. Those with the relevant device in the US, South Korea, and Germany can now sign up for the Android 14-based One UI 6 Beta program. New Features and […]
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Nothing Phone 1 users can sign up for the Android 14 beta program (but you probably shouldn’t)
If you haven’t upgraded to the Phone 2 and are still using the Phone 1 you’ll be happy to learn that you can now sign up for Nothing’s Android 14 beta program. Once enrolled, your Phone 1 will be eligible to download the Android 14 Beta 3 build which comes with a few caveats you […]
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Mobvoi finally opens up the Wear OS 3 beta program for the TicWatch Pro 3, TicWatch Pro Ultra 3, and TicWatch E3
Those with any of the smartwatches listed above will likely be aware that their devices have languished on the old Wear OS for some amount of time, despite Mobvoi having promised to roll out a Wear OS 3 update during 2022. Having launched the exceedingly good TicWatch Pro 5 recently, Mobvoi is now opening up […]
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Popular podcast app Pocket Casts is now available for Wear OS in beta
In a move that will please its fans, popular podcast app Pocket Casts is now available for Wear OS smartwatches, albeit in beta form only at this point. Still, the means that Wear OS watches from the likes of Google, Samsung, Mobvoi, and more can now download the Pocket Casts beta app from the Play […]
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Samsung’s One UI 5 Watch Beta Program is live in the US
Got a Galaxy Watch 4 or Watch 5 smartwatch on your wrist? You’ll be pleased to learn that Samsung has officially opened up the One UI 5 Beta program for its Watch 4 and Watch 5 smartwatches in the US. The beta brings new features such as improvements to Samsung Health, receiving heart rate guidance […]
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Passkey support for 1Password arrives in beta today
1Password’s previously announced passkey feature is rolling out to users starting today. Passkey is the proposed solution to end passwords for good that’s finally starting to gain some momentum. The technology uses your device’s biometric sensors – whether that’s fingerprint or facial recognition – to authenticate you. It’s not too dissimilar to using biometrics to unlock your phone.
Announced via a press release, 1Password says that starting today, you’ll be able to add passkey logins via the password manager. For example, when you create a passkey for your Google account, 1Password will detect that and add it to your 1Password account. Then, when you need to log in to your Google account next, 1Password will automatically log you in. So, as long as your fingers aren’t wet or your face isn’t obscured, you won’t need a password.
The company says that support will start with beta extensions for Safari on macOS, as well as Chrome, Firefox, Edge and Brave on macOS, Windows and Linux. You'll also be able to view, edit, move, share and delete passkeys on 1Password for Mac, iOS, Windows, Android and Linux.
With the wide adoption of biometrics on phones, tablets, and laptops, this seems like a logical next step. If you were using a password manager like 1Password, you were likely already using biometrics to autofill logins on websites and apps. It sounds like passkeys will remove the step of having to autofill a username and a password, in addition to having to press the login button entirely.
Because 1Password is platform agnostic, it will work for those who regularly switch operating systems or entire ecosystems. Unlike Apple or Google’s current implementations, 1Password works and syncs across ecosystems. And just like any other item in 1Password, you’ll be able to share your passkeys with friends and family, and even set time limits on how long they’ll have access.
This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/passkey-support-for-1password-arrives-in-beta-today-183010530.html?src=rss
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The Android 14 Beta is now available on these non-Pixel smartphones
If you’ve sat by and watched covetously as Google’s Pixel phones got first dibs on the Android 14 Beta, your wait may be over thanks to several OEMs signing up to participate in the program. Depending on whether your phone is one of the chosen ones, you can install the beta firmware on your handset […]
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The first Android 14 beta just landed — here’s everything that’s new
The public beta of Android 14 is here. It makes the back gesture more visibly conspicuous, adds a screenshot detection tool, and eyes large screen devices.
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Google’s Nearby Share Beta for Windows makes it easier to transfer files between your phone and PC
Anyone using an Android smartphone knows how painful it is to transfer files and images from a handset to a Windows PC, often resorting to uploading the content to the cloud or even emailing it to oneself. While several smartphone brands have developed their own solutions, Google has just launched its new Nearby Share Beta […]
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The Nothing Phone 1’s Android 13 beta program is live with a limited US launch on the cards
Omitted from its initial launch earlier this year, the US could finally gain limited access to Nothing’s Phone 1 as part of a ‘testing program’ for its Android 13 software – Nothing OS 1.5 Beta. The Nothing OS 1.5 Beta is already live for those with Phone 1 handsets, and we’ve got the changelog for […]
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Google Play Games Beta for PC is now available in the US
Stadia may be shutting down in January but Google has just announced that the Play Games Beta for PC is finally available in the US which will give users the ability to play their favorite Android games on their Windows PCs or laptops. And there’s further good news in that you don’t need a monster-specced […]
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Steam for Chromebooks is now in the Chrome OS beta channel and these are the devices it supports
Having launched as an alpha product in March of this year, Steam for Chromebooks has now available on the Chrome OS beta channel. Besides the hopefully increased stability and added features this brings, Chrome OS 108 also adds support for a bunch of new Chromebooks that run on Core i3 or Ryzen 3 processors. In […]
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Pixel 7 owners can try Google’s new Clear Calling feature in beta
One of the Pixel 7 family’s signature software features is available to try if you’re willing to live on the bleeding edge. Android Policereports Google has shared a third beta for Android 13’s first Quarterly Platform Release (QPR1) that adds Clear Calling for the Pixel 7 and 7 Pro. Enable it in the sound settings and AI will eliminate background noise on the other end of cellular calls while boosting voices. You might not have to ask someone to repeat themselves when traffic sounds drown them out.
Google notes that Clear Calling availability depends on your cellular and WiFi connections, and that the company doesn’t collect any call content. The beta also adds a toggle for voice calls over 5G and a few cosmetic interface tweaks.
You’ll have to wait considerably longer if you’d rather not beta-test a patch. The completed QPR1 release isn’t expected until December. You’ll have something to look forward to then whether or not you’re a tester, though. 9to5Googlenoticed that the Pixel 7’s free lifetime Google One VPN will be available that same month, so you’ll have an easy way to secure your mobile internet access.
There’s no mention of if or when Clear Calling will come to non-Google devices. Google sometimes makes Pixel-first features available elsewhere after a delay, but others tend to remain exclusive. You may have to sit on the sidelines if you use a third-party Android device.
Samsung’s One UI 5.0 Beta is now available for the Galaxy Z Fold 3 in the US
Next in line for a spot in Samsung’s One UI 5.0 beta program is the Galaxy Z Fold 3 which is now eligible for a taste of Android 13. The One UI 5.0 beta will bring new features such as Routines, Bixby Text Call, refined notifications, lockscreen customizations, and an enhanced Security dashboard. You’ll need […]
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Samsung’s One UI 5 beta is already available for some Galaxy S22 owners
Samsung’s One UI 5 beta is starting to roll out to select Galaxy S22 owners in spite of a botched announcement from earlier today.
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The fourth and final* Android 13 Beta build is here and ready to download
Google has just announced the fourth (and last) full Android 13 Beta build for eligible Pixel handsets which includes a slew of bug fixes, optimizations, and the July 2022 Security Patch. The build is for developers to fine tune their apps to the latest APIs and squash any lingering bugs ahead of next months official […]
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How to download the WatchOS 9 developer beta right now
WatchOS 9 is coming in September, and Apple has already released a beta for developers to play with. Here’s how to get your hands on it now.
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Galaxy Watch 4 owners can now sign up for the One UI Watch Beta Program in the US
Despite running beta programs for its flagship smartphones when there’s a new version of Android released, Samsung hasn’t done the same for its smartwatches. Until now that is because Galaxy Watch 4 owners in the US can now sign up for the first One UI Watch Beta Program to test new firmware builds ahead of […]
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How to register for and download the Android 12 beta
The yearly release calendar grinds on, and the new version of Android, Android 12, is on the way. Here’s how you can sample the Android 12 public beta.
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Google Play Games for Windows is rolling out in beta – coming to the US “soon”
There’s big news afoot in the Android gaming world with the announcement that Google Play Games is coming to PCs, and is actually already rolling out in beta form in three countries. Google says that it aims to provide a seamless gaming experience whether you are gaming on a PC or mobile device. Google Play […]
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Everything you need to know about ColorOS 12 and when the beta will roll out to your OPPO smartphone
Just like Samsung’s TouchWiz and Xiaomi’s MIUI software, OPPO’s ColorOS began life sporting some garish colors, bloatware, and every feature you could want, and many that you didn’t, crammed into it. Today has brought us the official announcement of its latest iteration, the Android 12-based ColorOS 12, which OPPO promises is lean and mean with […]
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Samsung has delayed the One UI 3.0 beta program for the Galaxy S10, Note 10, and Galaxy Z ranges
As the Galaxy S20 receives yet another beta build of One UI 3.0, it seems that Samsung is postponing the addition of other models such as the Galaxy S10, Note 10, and Galaxy Z Flip and Fold 2. The electronics giant has confirmed the delay in its community forums. The Galaxy Note 10 and 10+ […]
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There’s a new One UI 3.0 beta firmware rolling out to the Galaxy S20 with bugfixes galore
Samsung’s One UI 3.0 beta program for the Galaxy S20 (and other models) is currently on the go and new improved firmware has just begun rolling out with bug fixes galore. The latest One UI 3.0 firmware, based on Android 11 of course, carries build number G98xxKSU1ZTK7 and is now being sent out via OTA. […]
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OnePlus 7 and 7T pick up a new OxygenOS Open Beta with the October security patch (in November)
Okay, sure, it’s a little late in the year to talk about October security patches, but OnePlus is still trying to keep its older OnePlus 7 and OnePlus 7T phones updated with monthly security patches. The latest comes in the form of a brand new OxygenOS open beta, which includes a new build of OnePlus’s […]
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Samsung’s One UI 3 beta program is now open to Galaxy Note 20 and Note 20 Ultra in the US
Google officially launched Android 11 in its final guise on September 8th, and besides the new Pixel 4a 5G and Pixel 5 handsets, the first to launch sporting this latest version of Android is the new OnePlus 8T. Samsung has been running a One UI 3 beta program in the US for its Galaxy S20 […]
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[Updated: Now rolling out in the US] Samsung’s Android 11-based One UI 3.0 public beta for the Galaxy S20 Series is live
Galaxy S20 owners in South Korea woke up to a tasty treat this morning in the form of the Android 11-based One UI 3.0 beta program that has just gone live in the region. After a closed beta aimed at helping developers prepare their apps for the new version of Samsung’s One UI, the public […]
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Just received your new Pixel 4a? Sign up to the Android 11 beta here (Factory Image & OTA File available too)
Google’s Pixel 4a launched back on August 3rd with orders in the US already having shipped and being delivered after months of delay caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite the delay, the Pixel 4a shipped running Android 10 out of the box, if this is something that perturbs you and you can’t bear to wait […]
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The Morning After: Apple started the public beta for watchOS 7
If you wanted a Microsoft Hololens but thought that headset was just too big, then maybe the Nreal Light glasses are for you. They advertise mixed reality tech in a much smaller package, and mostly deliver on it. They’re more stylish than Google Glas…
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Samsung’s One UI 3.0/Android 11 developer beta program for the Galaxy S20 is live
Samsung announced during the Unpacked event on August 5th that it is committing to providing 3 OS upgrades to its flagship smartphones stretching back to the Galaxy S10, and now the brand has opened up the developer beta program for its One UI 3.0. Based on Android 11, the beta program is for developers with […]
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Google rolls out Android 11 Beta 1.5 to fix issues caused by Beta 1
As with anything in life, the first attempt doesn’t always succeed which means you need to try, try, and try again. After kicking off the Android 11 Beta Program last week with the Beta 1 build available for Pixel handsets to download, Google has produced an intermediate build called Beta 1.5 to fix some of […]
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The Android 11 beta launch event has been postponed
The launch of the Android 11 beta had already been delayed after Google I/O was canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic, and now it’s getting pushed back again. A virtual launch event for the start of the beta release was scheduled for Wednesday, bu…
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MIUI 12 set to debut globally on May 12th, beta testing should happen soon
Xiaomi announced MIUI 12 last month, including all of the new features and changes that are expected in the latest version of their software. Now it seems as if we’ve got a solid launch date for the global release of Xiaomi’s Android builds. MIUI 12 global launch This launch follows Xiaomi’s announcement last month where […]
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Have a recent Xiaomi or Redmi phone? You can download the MIUI 12 beta here
Xiaomi announced the latest MIUI 12 software yesterday, and with a good many devices already supported, you can find the beta download links for many Xiaomi and Redmi phones here. Xiaomi‘s MIUI Android has gained quite a following in the Android industry in recent years and following a short week of teasing, Xiaomi has announced their latest MIUI […]
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OnePlus is testing forced dark mode for more apps in their latest OxygenOS beta
Dark mode is a big deal for Android users. It was a primary selling point with Android 10, and tons of apps and developers have been quickly trying to support that new native dark theme. But not all apps have taken advantage of Android’s native dark mode. Lots of apps are lagging behind, with some […]
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OnePlus 7T, 7T Pro get first open beta, includes better RAM management and live caption features
OnePlus has dropped an open beta for both the OnePlus 7T and 7T Pro, continuing their trend of generally being pretty good with software updates on their phones. They’re also one of the best about letting enthusiasts test out updates early with open betas, which makes owning one pretty exciting for anyone that likes to […]
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Secure email service ProtonMail rolls out their new ProtonCalendar beta
If you’re invested into digital security, you might be familiar with ProtonMail. It’s a service that aims to make your email much more private by utilizing end-to-end encryption and keeps advertisers and the like from snooping in, and now they’re bringing that privacy focus into a calendar app. Appropriately titled ProtonCalendar, the service is the […]
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Latest Android 10 beta (with January 2020 security patch) is rolling out to Samsung’s Galaxy S9 and S9+
Samsung managed to pip Google to rolling out the December security patch a few weeks ago and now it’s included the January 2020 patch in the third Android 10/One UI 2.0 beta that is rolling out to the Galaxy S9 and S9+. Besides next month’s security patch, the update also includes a number of bugfixes. […]
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OxygenOS Open Beta 7 brings optimized charging and Chromatic reading mode to OnePlus 7 and 7 Pro
With Christmas Day just a few days away OnePlus has a final present for OnePlus 7 and 7 Pro owners who have signed up to the Open Beta program in the form of Open Beta 7. This latest OxygenOS release brings some optimizations, fixes, and the addition of the Chromatic reading mode. The Open Beta […]
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The Android 10 beta is now available for Samsung’s Galaxy S9/9+ and Note 9 in the US
Samsung definitely appears to have stepped up its efforts to provide timely updates to its flagship phones in recent months, even beating Google to the punch with the release of the December Security Patch. Ahead of pushing out a stable Android 10 build to the Galaxy S10 and Note 10 handsets next month, Samsung is […]
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Steam Remote Play Anywhere comes out of beta; play your PC games anywhere on your phone
Steam has been testing out their Remote Play Anywhere for a bit, but they’ve decided to finally pull the feature out of beta. Is it a coincidence that this happens on the same week as Stadia’s launch? Who knows. Regardless, if you’re big into PC gaming and Stadia seemed interesting, this might be something to […]
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Brave Browser is out of beta with version 1.0
Brave is a free open-source browser with a focus on privacy and security. It has previously only been in beta with eight million monthly users, but a stable 1.0 version has now launched for Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and iOS. Security includes blocking trackers, autoplay videos and third-party ads automatically. Brave isn’t the only browser […]
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One UI Beta 2.0 hits the Galaxy Note 10, joining the Galaxy S10 line
Samsung recently announced the One UI 2.0 beta for several of its phones, including the Galaxy S10 family. The Galaxy Note 10 was missing, however, which was a pretty interesting exclusion considering how close those devices are. Looks like that delay was only temporary, though. The beta has officially been released for the Galaxy Note […]
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Oxygen OS Open Beta 4 for the OnePlus 7/Pro fixes critical bugs and adds features
Oxygen OS Open Beta 4 has been released for the OnePlus 7 Pro and will hit the OnePlus 7 next week. There have been many system-level issues with both phones that are being addressed, such as screen flashing, mobile data disruptions after an upgrade and more. New features are also being added, such as raise […]
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Samsung Galaxy S10 and Note 10 leaked to get Android 10 beta in October
Samsung looks to be improving their update game with leaks suggesting the company’s 2019 flagships will see Android 10 Betas within a month, and stable releases soon after. Samsung first ran their own Android beta program last year with their Galaxy S9 and S9+ receiving the Android Pie-based One UI in November before having the […]
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Apple is already beta testing iOS 13.1
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Huawei confirms which handsets will get EMUI 10/Android Q, P30 beta program begins September 8th
Huawei’s Developer Conference kicked off earlier today with the big news that its homegrown operating system is called HarmonyOS, as covered by Oscar here. As interesting HarmonyOS is, though, Huawei handset owners will be more excited that the company also revealed when we could expect the Android Q/EMUI 10 beta program to begin. Despite its […]
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Penultimate Android Q Beta reaching Pixels with messy gestures and tweaks
Google typically refrains from altering much in final betas of new Android versions, however the latest and final Beta 5 of Android Q addresses many issues introduced in earlier builds while introducing its own. Since the inception of Google‘s Android Beta program with Nougat in 2016, Google has followed a cadence of five pre-release builds […]
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Huawei Mate 20 reinstated in Google’s Android Q beta program
In a turnaround on the USA’s ongoing Huawei ban the company has been restored to Google’s Android Q Beta program after the companies’ relationship was severed two weeks ago. Things have been looking pretty grim for Huawei’s global smartphone business after the company’s working relationship with Android’s owner Google broke down a couple weeks ago, […]
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