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Apple Releases iOS 26 Public Beta 5 Update for iPhone With Fixes for Several Bugs

Shortly after Apple released iOS 26 Developer Beta 8 for iPhone, the Public Beta 5 update has now followed suit. It arrives alongside iPadOS 26 and similar updates for the iPad and other Apple devices, respectively. The public beta and developer beta updates carry similar changes. As per the tech giant, it has added a recovery assistant to help recover the iPhone in case it does not start normally. There are fixes for several bugs as well. iOS 26 Public Beta 5 Update: What's New According to Apple's release notes, some iPhone 15 and iPhone 16 users encountered an issue where a low battery symbol appeared, and the iPhone was unable to start up after updating to iOS 26 Beta 1. Similar to the previously released updates, both iOS 26 Public Beta 5 and Developer Beta 8 both continue to carry a fix for this. There is also a fix for a code failing to compile in AppIntents. Another bug on the iPhone caused the mode selection picker to remain expanded after launch. This has been patched...

Apple Reportedly Plans to Ditch Current iPhone Design for a Curved-Glass Look in 2027

Apple is reportedly planning a three-year overhaul to reinvent the iPhone lineup, which begins this September. As per the report, the Cupertino-based tech giant is planning to introduce two new smartphone form factors in 2025 and 2026, and then redesign the existing lineup on the 20th anniversary of the iPhone. The company will reportedly begin the reinvention process by introducing the iPhone 17 Air this year, a slimmer take on the existing lineup. Next year, the tech giant is said to launch the first foldable iPhone. Apple's Three-Year iPhone Lineup Overhaul Begins in 2025 Bloomberg's Mark Gurman claimed in the Power On newsletter that Apple is focusing on its iPhone lineup, which has remained visually the same for a number of years. The overhaul process, which is said to start this year and be completed in 2027, will reportedly bring new iPhone models to the lineup as well as redesign the existing design elements of the current iPhone devices. As per the report, the tech gia...

Fisk Season 3 Now Available for Streaming on Netflix: What You Need to Know

The Australian comedy Fisk has been a staple of the Netflix lineup for the past two years. Not long after the sources shared the announcement that Fisk Season 3 will be released in August, Season 3 is now streaming. The Kitty Flanagan-led workplace comedy is now headed to Netflix. Season 3 of the show will cover high-end contracts lawyer Helen Tudor Fisk, who is forced to work at a shabby, dysfunctional law firm while dealing with a humiliating marriage breakdown and a professional fall from grace. When and Where to Watch Fisk Season 3? Fisk Season 3 is one of the most anticipated shows by the fans, and now Season 3 of Fisk is streaming on Netflix. Cast and Crew of Fisk Season 3 Directed by Tom Peterson and Kitty Flanagan. Kitty Flanagan, Penny Flanagan, and Vincent Sheehan create the show. The third season of Fisk Season 3 welcomes back the familiar cast fans have grown to love. It comprises Kitty Flanagan, Julia Zemiro, Marty Sheargold, Aaron Chen, John Gaden, Glenn Butcher, Gabriell...

Google Pixel 10 Series to Support Voice and Video Calls on WhatsApp via Satellite Network: All Details Here

Google unveiled its flagship Pixel 10 series of smartphones at the Made by Google event on August 20. Several days after the launch, the tech giant has announced a key new feature on the latest handsets, which was previously unknown. According to Google, the Pixel 10 series will soon offer support for voice and video calls over WhatsApp. What's new here is that this feature will work over a satellite network, in areas where you don't have a cellular network or Wi-Fi connectivity. Satellite-based WhatsApp Calls on Google Pixel 10 Google announced the satellite-based communication feature via a post on X (formerly Twitter). The Pixel 10 series will receive support for voice and video calls on WhatsApp over a satellite network beginning August 28. This date coincides with the first availability of the tech giant's latest flagship smartphones. A teaser video accompanying the X post tells us a bit more about how the feature works. When receiving a WhatsApp call over a satellite ...

Samsung Galaxy S26 Pro, Galaxy S26 Edge Could Reportedly Be Powered by Exynos 2600 Chip

Samsung has been rumoured to shake up its 2026 flagship Galaxy S-series by replacing the standard and Plus variants with Galaxy S26 Pro and Galaxy S26 Edge. While details remain under wraps, new information has come to light about which processors these handsets could use. As per a report, both of them could be powered by the unannounced 2nm Exynos 2600 SoC. This is said to be due to rising chip procurement costs incurred by Samsung. Samsung Galaxy S26 Pro, Galaxy S26 Edge Chipset According to a report out of South Korea, Samsung's chip procurement costs for its DX sector increased to 29.2 percent; a jump to KRW 7.78 trillion (roughly Rs. 48,700 lakh crore) in the first half of 2025 from KRW 6.27 trillion (roughly Rs. 39,250 lakh crore) in the same period in 2024. During this period, the share of mobile application processors (AP) among the total raw material purchases was also reported to have increased from 17.1 percent to 19.9 percent, This is said to have led to increased costs...

Google Pixel 10 Pro, Pixel 10 Pro XL, Pixel 10 Pro Fold Purchases Include Free Google AI Pro Subscription

Google on Wednesday launched its highly anticipated Pixel 10 series at an event hosted by Jimmy Fallon in New York. A total of four models have been launched — Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro, Pixel 10 Pro XL, and Pixel 10 Pro Fold. Interestingly, every new Pixel model except the base Pixel 10 comes with a complimentary bundled subscription to Google's AI Pro plan. It grants Pixel users enhanced access to the Mountain View-based tech giant's artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities and tools. Google Pixel Offer According to Google, the Pixel 10 series is now available for pre-order in India and global markets, starting today. Customers who purchase the Pixel 10 Pro, Pixel 10 Pro XL, and Pixel 10 Pro Fold will receive a complimentary 12-month subscription to the Google AI Pro plan. The offer is also valid for purchases in India, but only for the Pixel 10 Pro and Pixel 10 Pro XL, as the Pixel 10 Pro Fold's availability has not been announced yet. The company says its AI Pro plan is w...

Google Pixel 10 Series Launch Event Today: How to Watch Livestream, Expected Announcements

The Made by Google event will take place later today (August 20). It is the company's annual hardware launch event where the tech giant is expected to unveil its next-generation flagship smartphones, ubiquitously known as the Pixel 10 series. Apart from this, reports also hint towards the launch of Pixel Watch 4 and Pixel Buds 2a at the event. Ahead of the launch, Google has begun teasing the design of two of its handsets, while leaks have also given us an idea of what to expect in terms of features and specifications from all of the upcoming products. Made by Google Event: How to Watch The Made by Google event will begin today at 1 pm ET ( 10:30 pm IST) in Brooklyn, New York. Similar to the company's previous launch events, the Pixel 10 launch event can be streamed on your phone, smart TV, or web browser. It will be live-streamed on the Google Store, the company's social media handles, and its YouTube channel. Alternatively, you can also watch the Made by Google launch eve...

Redmi 15 5G Launching Today: Know Price, Features, Specifications and More

Redmi 15 5G is all set to be launched in India today (August 19). It will arrive as a 5G-ready version of the Redmi 15 4G, which was introduced in select markets earlier this month. As part of the build-up to the handset's launch, the Xiaomi subsidiary has been teasing several details in recent days. It is confirmed to pack a 7,000mAh battery with 18W reverse wireless charging. The Redmi 15 5G will sport a 144Hz display and an AI-backed 50-megapixel dual rear camera unit. Redmi 15 5G Price in India, Availability (Expected) The official price of the Redmi 15 5G remains undisclosed. However, it is already available in select other markets, which provides us with an idea of how much the upcoming handset could cost. In Malaysia, the Redmi 15 5G price begins at MYR 729 (roughly Rs. 15,000) for the 8GB + 256GB RAM and storage variant. Therefore, the Redmi 15 5G could also be priced in India around the Rs. 15,000 mark. Once launched, it is expected to be available for purchase via Amazon ...

iPhone 17 Pro Max Leaked Frame Reportedly Hints Towards Lighter Build, Larger Battery

The iPhone 17 series is expected to be launched next month. Ahead of its anticipated debut, a new leak has shed light on the frame design and internal components of the iPhone 17 Pro Max. As per a tipster, the purported handset may transition back from titanium to aluminium for the chassis, resulting in a potentially lighter build. The leaked frame also indicates a shift in the substrate design and inclusion of a larger battery compared to the current model. iPhone 17 Pro Max Frame Design Leaked Tipster Yeux1122 shared renders of the iPhone 17 Pro Max's frame in a blog post on the South Korean platform Naver. One of the images reveals the new aluminium chassis of the handset, which replaces the titanium material that Apple currently uses on its Pro iPhone models. This change is expected to make the iPhone 17 Pro Max lighter and improve heat dissipation, but not without a trade-off. As per the tipster, the aluminium build of the purported handset will make it less scratch-resistant....

Paranthu Po Now Streaming on JioHotstar: Everything You Need to Know

After receiving widespread acclaim at the International Film Festival Rotterdam and a successful theatrical run, Paranthu Po, a movie by director Ram, is now available for streaming on the popular OTT platform JioHotstar. The film has a light-hearted parenting theme, dreams, urban life, and the bond of a father and son, as well as a blend of music, humour, and emotions. It is set to draw emotional depth and provide a family-friendly way of storytelling without getting heavy, hence the mix of comedy, which is a signature Ram style. When and Where to watch Parnathu Po? Paranthu Po is now streaming on Jio Hotstar. Cast and Crew of Paranthu Po Directed, produced, and written by Ram, along with the other producers, V Gunasekaran, V Karupuchaamy, and V Shankar. Santhosh Dhaynidhi's composition with Yuvan Shankar Rajan, the background music of whom elevates the journey's emotional beats. The stellar cast includes Shiva, Grace Anthony, Anjali, Dia, Sreeja Ravi, Mithul Ryan, Balaji Sakt...