Aryans grandmother Savita wins hearts with dance video
Aryan Khan may be making headlines with his directorial debut The Ba***ds of Bollywood, but his grandmother Savita Chhibber is also stealing the spotlight online. A video of Shah Rukh Khans mother-in-law effortlessly grooving with her son Vikrant at a family get-together has gone viral, leaving fans in awe. Alia Chhiba, niece of Gauri Khan, shared the adorable clip on Instagram.
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Illegal Raj Flavours and Fragrances warehouse raided by GHMC
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iOS 26: Everything to know about Apple's upcoming iPhone and iPad updates
In presumably less than a month, the annual Apple iPhone event will be here, giving us a first look at the iPhone 17 lineup . With that should come the official date for downloading the latest software update, iOS 26 . While you wait, you can download and install the newly released public beta 4 (or iOS 26 developer beta 7 for developers). I've been playing around with it for the past couple of weeks, and have found that taking screenshots is way better in the new operating system Google and ChatGPT search options are now in the screenshots editor, for instance. You can see a more complete view of the new features in our preview of the iOS 26 public beta release , which shows off the fresh home and lock screen redesign. Called Liquid Glass , the translucent look will extend across all of Apple's upcoming operating systems. The overhaul is one of several big changes coming to iOS, macOS , iPadOS and the rest of Apple's software suite, all of which were showcased during the company's WWDC keynote on June 9. After overpromising on AI plans last year, Apple kept its iOS roadmap focused more on basic quality of life improvements this year. There are multiple useful additions coming to the Phone and Messages apps on your iPhone, for instance: Apple execs outlined the ability to weed out spam texts or other unknown senders and an option to hold your spot on a phone call when you've been waiting for a representative to pick up. Plus, a treasured feature that we took for granted is coming back (hint: it's in the Photos app). Siri, meanwhile, is in a holding pattern. Apple has previously specified that its smarter voice assistant first promised at WWDC 2024 is delayed until some point in the coming year , so you shouldn't expect any major changes in the current betas. But there are reports that Apple is aiming to give Siri a bigger brain transplant by basing it on third-party artificial intelligence models like OpenAI's ChatGPT or Anthropic's Claude, which could make 2026 a pivotal year. The company is also reportedly working on a 'stripped-down' AI chatbot to rival ChatGPT. With each beta, it seems like additional new improvements are popping up, like this new AirPods gesture we're all curious about, and this FaceTime feature that'll freeze your video if it detects nudity . With the release of the iOS 26 developer beta 5 , we saw more added features, like a new bouncy animation on the passcode screen and in the Control Center, MacRumors reports . Some or all of those changes will likely soon migrate into the separate public beta (see below). Most newer iPhone models are eligible to download iOS 26 (both the betas and final version). Want to see the full list of new features coming this fall? Read on. What is iOS 26? The current iPhone operating system is iOS 18, and Apple is still actively updating it version 18.6.1 was released to restore Apple Watch blood oxygen monitoring functionality for certain users in the US. More recently, Apple released 18.6.2 to address a vulnerability related to image processing. Apple has officially stopped signing iOS 18.6, MacRumors reports , which means it can no longer be installed on your iPhone due to a server-side software verification check. That's pretty normal when newer versions are available to download. But don't expect to see iOS 19 soon or ever. Instead, Apple is skipping the numbering ahead to iOS 26 later this year. The company has decided to line up its iOS version numbers with a year-based system, similar to car model years. So while iOS and its sibling operating systems will be released in late 2025, they're all designated 26 to reflect the year ahead. It's official, we're moving to iOS 26. (Apple) What is Liquid Glass design? Let's be honest. Out of everything announced at WWDC this year, the new Liquid Glass design was the star of the show. The iPhone's home and lock screens have looked pretty much the same year after year the last exciting thing (in my opinion) was the option to add your own aesthetic to your home screen by customizing your apps and widgets. So seeing the home and lock screens' new facelift is refreshing. So what exactly is Liquid Glass? Apple calls it a new translucent material since, well, the apps and widgets are clear. However, the screen can still adapt to dark and light modes, depending on surroundings. You'll also notice buttons with a new floating design in several apps, like Phone and Maps. They're designed to be less distracting than the current buttons, but are still easy to see. While the design overhaul has proven to be controversial since its announcement, some including Engadget's own Devindra Hardawar like the new direction, even if it's somewhat reminiscent of Microsoft's translucent Windows Vista Aero designs from nearly twenty years ago. That said, as of the release of the iOS 26 beta 2, Apple has already incorporated some user feedback into the design, dialing back the transparency in at least some places. And while it will continue to evolve, Apple users won't be able to escape it: Liquid Glass was designed to make all of Apple's OSes more cohesive. Here's a look at how the translucent aesthetic will look with the new macOS Tahoe 26 on your desktop. What are the new and notable features of iOS 26? iOS 26 has a laundry list of new features. Among the most worthwhile: Phone app redesign: You'll finally be able to scroll through contacts, recent calls and voicemail messages all on one screen. It also comes with a new feature called Hold Assist that'll notify you when an agent comes to the phone so you can avoid the elevator music and continue on with other tasks. Live Translation in Phone, FaceTime and Messages: iOS 26 is bringing the ability to have a conversation via phone call or text message with someone who speaks another language. Live Translation will translate your conversation in real time, which results in some stop-and-go interactions in the examples Apple shared during its presentation. Polls in group chats: Tired of sorting through what seems like hundreds of messages in your group chat? You and your friends will soon be able to create polls in group messages for deciding things like which brunch spot you're eating at or whose car you're taking on a road trip. Filtering unknown senders in Messages: If you haven't received spam texts about unpaid tolls or other citations, you're lucky. For those of us who have, those annoying messages will soon be filtered away in a separate folder. Visual Intelligence: Similar to a reverse Google image search, this new feature will allow you to search for anything that's on your iPhone screen. For instance, if you spot a pair of shoes someone is wearing in an Instagram photo, you can screenshot it and use Visual Intelligence to find those shoes (or similar ones) online. Photos tabs are back: For anyone who's still frustrated with the Photos changes made last year , you'll be happy to know that your tabs are coming back. Library and Collections will have their own separate spaces so you don't have to scroll to infinity to find what you're looking for. FaceTime Communication Safety feature: A newer addition to iOS 26 appears to be the FaceTime Communication Safety feature that pauses communications if and when nudity is detected. The feature appears to be a child safety feature that uses on-device detection, thus obviating any cloud-based privacy issues. New lock screen options : The iPhone lock screen gets more customizable in iOS 26, with a cooler clock, 3D wallpaper effects, more widgets and better focus mode options. Apple's Hold Assist will be nifty for those pesky services that put you on hold for 10 or more minutes. (Apple) New changes coming to iPadOS 26 Your iPad isn't getting left behind when it comes to big updates. Here's what's coming this fall. Multitasking and real windowing: When you download the newest update, you'll be able to have multiple apps running on your screen at the same time. Once you open an app, it'll appear on your screen as normal but you'll be able to resize and move it across your screen to make room for other apps. This feature is optional so you can turn it off if you don't like it. Visual update: Along with the other new OSes, iPadOS 26 is coming with the Liquid Glass aesthetic. This new look will appear on the lock and home screens, as well as the drop-down menus. New menu bar: When you swipe down on your screen, the new menu bar will appear with options like File, Edit, Windows and more. There's also a search option if you're looking for something specific. Check out our first impressions of iPadOS 26 . What about AirPods? AirPods are also getting updated with iOS 26. Here are some of the more notable functions. Enhanced audio recording: Apple calls this studio-quality audio recording, and with it, you'll notice more clarity while in noisy environments. Camera remote control: Using this, you can take a photo or start and stop video recording with just one press on your AirPods. When taking photos, you'll get a three-second countdown before your iPhone or iPad snaps the picture. Live translation feature: While not officially announced or confirmed, it appears that the long-rumored live translation for AirPods could be coming with iOS 26 . The evidence comes from a system asset spotted in the in iOS 26 beta showing a gesture that's triggered by pressing both earbud stems at the same time. The photo also shows words in several different languages. Which iPhones will be able to upgrade to iOS 26? A few iPhone models that run the current version of iOS iPhone XR, XS and XS Max won't be compatible with the latest upgrade. But any iPhones released in 2019 or later will be eligible for the iOS 26 update . iPhone SE (second generation or later) iPhone 11 iPhone 11 Pro iPhone 11 Pro Max iPhone 12 iPhone 12 mini iPhone 12 Pro iPhone 12 Pro Max iPhone 13 iPhone 13 mini iPhone 13 Pro iPhone 13 Pro Max iPhone 14 iPhone 14 Plus iPhone 14 Pro iPhone 14 Pro Max iPhone 15 iPhone 15 Plus iPhone 15 Pro iPhone 15 Pro Max iPhone 16 iPhone 16 Plus iPhone 16 Pro iPhone 16 Pro Max iPhone 16e Not listed here are the presumed new iPhone 17 models (or maybe iPhone 26?) that are all but certain to be announced and released in September. How to install iOS 26 beta The iOS 26 public beta is now available to download via the Apple Beta Software Program . If you're not already a member, you'll need to sign up to try out all the latest features. Just visit beta.apple.com and sign up with your phone number or email address. It's free. Once you're in, you can install it by going to Settings > General > Software Update and selecting iOS 26 public beta . A word of caution: Don't sign up with your main iPhone unless you're OK with any risks that occur with using an OS that isn't finalized. When will the final version of iOS 26 be released? iOS 26 will be released to the public this fall. It usually comes in September, within a week of the Apple iPhone event. Last year, it rolled out to iPhone users on September 16 exactly one week after the iPhone 16 lineup was announced. If you're more interested in the Apple Intelligence features coming, here's everything Apple revealed for iOS, macOS and more during WWDC. Also, check out how iOS 26 screenshots could be an intriguing preview of Apple's delayed Siri rework . Update, August 22: Noted that Apple has officially stopped signing iOS 18.6. Update, August 20: Noted that iOS 26 public beta 4 and iOS 18.6.2 are now available to download. Update, August 18: Added details about a potential iOS 18.6 update. Update, August 15: Added to link to what to expect at the Apple iPhone event and details about what's available in the iOS 26 screenshots editor. Update, August 13: Added new AirPods detail spotted in the iOS 26 beta. Update, August 11: Noted that iOS 26 developer beta has hit beta 6. Update, August 8: Added new features coming with iPadOS 26 and AirPods. Update, August 6: Noted the release of iOS 26 beta 5 and the new bouncy feature on passcode screen and Control Center. Update, August 4: Noted that Apple is reportedly working on a ChatGPT rival. Update, August 1: Added quote from Tim Cook about iOS 26. Update, July 31: Noted that iOS 18.6 is now available. Update, July 24: Noted the iOS 26 public beta is now available. Update, July 3: Noted new FaceTime feature found in the developer beta. Update, June 30: Noted ongoing iOS 18 releases, and reports that Apple is considering additional external LLMs for Siri. Update, June 25: Noted changes added in iOS 26 beta 2. This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/mobile/ios-26-everything-to-know-about-apples-upcoming-iphone-and-ipad-updates-135749791.html?src=rss
Actor and former Miss India Celina Jaitly has shared an emotional account of losing her son Shamsher to hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS), a rare congenital heart defect. Despite consulting leading doctors in Dubai, London, and India, the condition remained untreatable. In her Instagram post, Celina reflected on the helplessness of enduring her pregnancy knowing she could not save her child. While the loss continues to affect her family, she expressed gratitude for her other children.
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From oho to boho: Exploring Onam fashion
With Onam round the corner, the seasons shopping whirlwind has already begun. Whether its for college events, office festivities, family gatherings, or that perfect Instagram post, this years fashion spread appears to offer more choices than ever. This year, fashion is a beautiful mix of nostalgia and reinvention, offering something for every mood and generation. There is a real boom in the Onam market this year, says designer Treesa Josh. It feels like a creative race, in the best way, with every label putting its own stamp on tradition. For her latest line, Treesa collaborated with the weavers of Chendamangalam, blending their handlooms with malai mul chanderi, a softer, fluid fabric now popular in Kerala. People do want to experiment, but when it comes to Onam, many still want that classic off-white and gold. So we kept the traditional kasavu sari with handwork but also added modern, comfortable wrap-style kurtas. Actor and designer Poornima Indrajith, founder of Pranaah, echoes the Onam boom observation. This year is unlike anything we have seen before, she says. It feels like Onam arrived early. By June, people were already asking about our Onam collection, and by July, brands across Kerala had started launching theirs. There seems to be a whole new approach to Onam fashion. Pranaahs new collection, Onam Carnival, is a nostalgic celebration, telling the story of a village filled with paddy fields, balloon sellers, toffee jars, toy buses, carousels, and the beat of the thavil elements that recall the 80s Onam market. Our 2024 Balyam collection was a hit, and this line continues that idea. People love those small, familiar details that take them back to childhood. The response has been great, Poornima adds. She believes Keralas fashion scene is in an exciting phase. Designer wear is no longer exclusive. People now have access to beautiful pieces at various price points, she says. The real joy lies in keeping the essence and authenticity alive, while still letting tradition evolve. Pranaah Onam collection My Designation Gen Z label, My Designation, returns this Onam with some standout pieces. The line features shirts with mural-inspired designs, a Vadamvali embroidered shirt and sari that can be worn as a pair, a pure white shirt with subtle golden shimmer incorporating elements like chenda, nettipattam, and pookkalam, as well as the Clash of Titans print that brings Kathakali and Theyyam into a dramatic face-off. The brand also offers mural T-shirts for kids. For a minimal yet classy look, the Vadamvali shirt is perfect. For louder, festive vibes, the mural shirts stand out. For vibrant events, the Clash of Titans print is the top pick. We have designed something for every occasion, says the team. People now seek premium, unique pieces that tell a story expressive fashion that helps them stand out. Talking of stories, designer Revathy Jayan Babu has introduced a collection inspired by abharanam (traditional ornaments). Her designs incorporate jewellery-inspired motifs into sari prints, enhanced with intricate handwork. Featuring large prints and darker blouses and shirts, the collection channels a celebratory vibe. People are now asking for combos, she says. Saris paired with matching shirts for men and kids are trending. Menswear, too, has evolved. Instead of just plain mundu, men are now demanding stylish variations. Salt Studio, known for contemporary fashion, aims to add a playful twist to traditional Onam wear, moving away from the usual big floral prints. While brainstorming, we thought of a Bohemian-inspired Onam, says Diya John, the labels founder. We added elements like shells, tassels, and hanging threads, but I didnt want the typical ethnic blouse with that. So we contemporised it with crop tops and long jackets with statement sleeves. Even in the weave, we experimented with bold colours using the thick-weft technique, in collaboration with Chendamangalam weavers. They also upcycled materials to create matching jewellery, hair accessories, and belts for a free-spirited, Boho-inspired Onam look. Kerala is becoming a mature fashion market. With online exposure and travel, people now understand fashion and recognise quality. Traditionally, we preferred minimal designs and jewellery, but now maximalism is trending bold prints, layered jewellery, and statement pieces, says Diya. Salt Studio Southloom Southloom is making a statement with the pink lotus this Onam, incorporating the motif through prints, embroidery, and weaving on kasavu saris. Their budget-friendly collection features mul cotton saris with Kerala-style borders in kasavu in a range of colours. In menswear, the focus is on Kathakali and Theyyam-inspired motifs on colourful printed shirts paired with mundu. Younger generations seek to balance style and comfort, so we focused on that, says Southloom founder Raj Baiju. The preference for bright colours has also grown. Earlier, a man in pink would be mocked, but thats not the case anymore. Rouka, meanwhile, presents When the branches meet the roots a celebration of nostalgia and modernity. The collection draws on imagery of birds, trees, fruits, and flowers, rendered in a contemporary style. We are like branches, always reaching for something new, but its the roots that hold us, says Sreejith Jeevan, the labels founder. So we worked with traditional handloom and kasavu, using a palette of white, ivory, black, and green to express motifs deeply rooted in our culture. He adds that people now seek pieces that are classy, contemporary, and modern, yet timeless outfits they can reuse and restyle in different ways. Well, as we wrap up, one thing is clear: while handloom remains the anchor of Onam fashion, theres a strong undercurrent of experimentation. Verve and versatility are the key words. Rouka
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RJ Mahvash's recent Instagram post featuring Union Minister Chirag Paswan has ignited social media. The buzz surrounds her cheeky caption, Bas ab kari na kisi ne badtmeezi, ghar se uthwa lungi, which translates to a lighthearted threat. This post, along with rumors of her dating cricketer Yuzvendra Chahal following his divorce, keeps Mahvash in the spotlight.
My favorite Google AI features from the Pixel 10 launch
The Made By Google event was not only a showcase of Googles latest Pixel hardware, but a launchpad for many new AI features. Im typically skeptical of the current generation of AI, but as I checked out the new software across various demo sessions, I found myself more and more intrigued. It seems like Google, along with Apple and Samsung, has been working on making these AI-powered updates more helpful in a way that might actually make our lives easier or simply more fun. There wasnt enough time to write up every single one of them, so Ive put a few of my favorites in this story to give you a better sense of what to expect when the Pixel 10 series hits retail shelves later this month. Spoiler alert: Many of these have to do with voice and calls an area Google has historically excelled at. The Recorder app can generate backing music I have long been enamored with Googles Recorder app . It started with the on-device transcription that made getting quotes from my interviews easy and relatively secure. But when Apple introduced a multi-track recording function to its Voice Memos app , I quickly jumped ship. While the iOS recorder has inferior transcription in terms of accuracy and readability, the fact that I could basically record a duet with myself seriously appealed to the musical theater geek in me. I played both Elphaba and Glinda, crooning their parts from For Good into my iPhone. But when Googles senior director of product management for Pixel software Shenaz Zack told me the Pixel 10s recorder app would add AI-generated music to your singing, I went silent in slight disbelief. I spent much of my youth ripping karaoke tracks from YouTube videos, looking up minus one or backing tracks or instrumentals only on various download platforms. My friends and I were aspiring performers, looking to mix our own covers of popular songs, and a tool that would generate backing music to our voice tracks would have been a dream come true. Honestly it kind of still is. Zack walked me through the process twice on my first try I sang a verse and part of the chorus of Golden from the Kpop Demon Hunters soundtrack. I giggled self-consciously at the end, before Zack hit stop. As it recorded, the app actually showed a tag that indicated it knew I was singing, and when we selected the recording after, a chip appeared saying Create and add music. Tapping that brought up a panel titled Choose a vibe to create music with two sections: Featured vibes and Your vibes. Under the first one, the options were Chill beats, Cozy, Dance party, Rainy day blues, Romantic and Surprise me. On my second attempt, when I rushed through a rendition of the all-time banger Mary Had a Little Lamb, the app displayed a warning at the bottom that said The beat might not match well if the recording is short. I chose Dance Party, hit next, and waited a minute or so while Recorder went to work. The animation at the top said the system was analyzing the audio, identifying the rhythm, locking onto the beat and harmonizing the track before delivering the result. I dont quite know what I was expecting, but I can say that those who were at all concerned about digital rights management have nothing to worry about. The music that Google generated for Golden sounded nothing like the original, and while it did make my voice sound less lonely and made for a more complete track, I felt like I needed a few more adjustments to feel satisfied with it. As for Mary Had a Little Lamb, the result was as generic as expected for an AI-generated soundtrack to a very basic nursery rhyme. To Googles credit, what came out seemed to be in the right key and rhythm, and I certainly will need much more time playing around with this to see if tweaking the settings will help. I also wanted to point out that the generated music also stopped as my singing stopped, so the giggling I mentioned earlier was not scored. Although this feature did not live up to my (admittedly unrealistic) fantasy, I do think its a fun use of AI and seems harmless. Its not going to be a mainstay of most peoples daily routines, although Zack did say that a large percent of people actually used Recorder for singing. This update could certainly make for a nice little dose of musical creativity. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Engadget (@engadget) Voice Translate made it sound like I was speaking German I had more concerns around the Voice Translate feature that was supposed to make you or your caller sound like you were speaking in a different language. According to Google, the goal is to break down language barriers during phone calls. When I asked Zack why the company felt the need to make the voice resemble the callers, she said it was about personal connection. Zack explained that her parents live in India, and though they speak English, theyre not very fluent. That makes for some difficulty when they call Zacks kids. Simply adding a robotic voice thats translating between the grandparents and the children wouldnt feel right, either. I was initially skeptical that fully replacing the callers original voice with a translated version would help, but after a few demos, I am certainly swayed. To be clear, the person placing the call has to do so from a Pixel phone for Voice Translate to work. Once you choose Voice Translate from the Call Assist submenu, youll have to choose a language. When the call is connected, the system will say to both parties that the Call is translated by Google AI in each speakers voice. Audio is not saved. I tried this out a few times with a Google representative who spoke German, whom we will refer to as Uncle Tim to make it easier for me to describe this demo. Each time he spoke, I could hear a couple seconds of his voice in German, before a chime played and the version in the original language became softer. What sounded like a dubbed actor playing Uncle Tim came on and conversed in English, complete with realistic replications of pitch, rhythm and expression. I also could hear feedback when I talked on the call, so I heard myself speaking German on the other end. It was truly strange, because it sort of did sound like me. One of my closest friends lives in Germany, and has had to put up with my attempts to learn German for more than 10 years. I immediately wanted to try Voice Translate on her to see if she would believe I had suddenly become fluent (but of course, Id have to figure out how to get her to ignore the warnings that Google AI was at work). Ill be honest, the experience wasnt perfect. Not only were the translations sometimes off (some of what Uncle Tim said in English didnt make sense), the generated voices seemed less like a complete replication of the caller and more like a novice dubbing artist. Thats not a bad thing, since I was very concerned about impersonation being a problem. To that end, Zack said Google was deliberate about the implementation. She reminded me of the ducking that was in place, which is when the original speech is still audible in the first few seconds and then softer throughout. Like the original audio is ducking below the dubbed voice get it? And I remembered that while the AI voice might sound sort of like me, it isnt designed to simply make up things Im saying its just translating the content. Im the one that decides whether to go off and curse out a relative and have that conveyed in their native tongue, for example. Of course, there may still be bugs and quirks to work out. I was amused by the various accents that came through in the English-speaking version of Uncle Tim. At first he sounded American, but in subsequent conversations he took on an Australian accent. All this is powered by the Pixel 10s Tensor G5 chip and processed on-device using a new codec and semantic understanding, according to Zack, to understand the speakers vocal expressions. For now, I see what Google is going for and cannot wait to call my friend in Frankfurt. At launch, Voice Translate will support translating to or from English with Spanish, German, Japanese, French, Hindi, Italian, Portuguese, Swedish, Russian and Indonesian. Google/Screenshot by Engadget Magic Cue surfacing your flight info when you call your airline is helpful The recorder app, translation and expressive-sounding AI are areas Google has long proven expertise in. And lest we forget, the company has also been a pioneer in suggesting actions from your emails and adding events to your calendar by scanning your inbox. With the Pixel 10s Magic Cue feature, Google is basically bringing this functionality to your texts and calls. While Magic Cue can helpfully show shortcuts within the Messages app to help you answer questions about reservations or send photos from recent trips, Im most into one specific aspect. When you call an airline to make changes to a flight, for instance, the Pixel 10 can pull up your reservation information and display it within the call, so you wont have to open your email, and search for the booking confirmation to have your reference number ready. Sure, it might only save you seconds, but its so much easier, and Google already does a version of this in your inbox. I would love to see this particular feature expand and cover other types of appointments so you can quickly get codes or other identifying information during calls to, say, your plumber, doctor, insurance provider and more. Camera and photo features continue to improve Google continues to improve upon areas its led the way in, and photography remains a strength of Pixel phones. The company was one of the first major players to use its algorithmic prowess to dramatically improve the quality of low light photos and with the Pixel 10 Pro it again uses computational processing to deliver superior images. Pro Res Zoom on the new phone did manage to produce some surprisingly clean pictures of faraway buildings, at least in my demo at Googles Manhattan office. I was impressed by how clear the lines on the underside of a skyscraper that we zoomed to a 100x level on looked. Google was also careful to clarify that Pro Res Zoom wont work on people, and that distant text may look odd. We've tuned Pro Res Zoom to minimize hallucinations, however they may still occur especially with faraway text. Additionally, when Pro Res Zoom detects a person in the scene, we use a different enhancement algorithm that prevents inaccurate representations, according to Google. in those situations, the algorithm will drop to Super Res Zoom quality. Depending on which Pixel phone youre using, Super Res Zoom delivers up to either 20x or 30x zoom. In the results I saw, people standing on a deck at the top of a tower just seemed a bit pixelated compared to the buildings facade, and the effect wasnt jarring or even really noticeable until I zoomed in. But that might be because they were a tiny part of the picture I imagine things would look different if a person was the main subject in a scene. As someone who enjoys composing pictures, I didnt think the Camera Coach feature would do anything for me. But I was pleasantly surprised that I actually liked some of the AIs proposed framing options. I still dont think Ill use this much in the real world, but it might help other people who want tips on photography. I was initially nonplussed about the new Photos feature that lets you tell the AI how to edit your pictures, but after a brief demo I came around. Simply telling Gemini to turn that red dress blue or get rid of the people in the background was not only easier, but suprrisingly effective. I also want to point out that Google also made tweaks to the Guided Frame feature in its camera app that helps those who are blind or visually impaired know what is in the scene. It now uses Gemini models, which should help with object recognition. Finally, its worth calling out the support for C2PA content authenticity initiative . Google is building this into the Photos app, where metadata will show whether or not AI was used in a picture. The Pixel 10 phones will be the first to implement the new industry-standard Content Credentials (CR) within its native camera app, and companies like Adobe, Amazon, Google, Meta, Microsoft, OpenAI are all part of the initiative. An assortment of other updates worthy of mention Those were just a slice of the new AI-related features I was impressed by at my recent demos ahead of Googles event this week. But there are quite a few more I found promising, like visual overlays in Gemini Live and the new Pixel Journal app. I didnt spend as much time with either, but they worked in my brief demos. So did the take a message feature that will send transcriptions of voicemails to you, which seems like a much better way to be alerted to a missed call than a hidden section of the Phone app. Im not yet sold on the Daily Hub, which is basically an updated version of the existing pages that sit to the left of the home page showing relevant actions and articles you might want to explore. Im fairly intentional when it comes to looking for things to consume, and have specific apps I prefer for doomscrolling (Reddit over everything), so Im not sure Daily Hub will suit me. Still, the fact that I liked the bulk of the new AI features coming to the Pixel 10 series is pretty significant. Of course, I will still reserve judgement until I can spend more time with them in the real world, and hope to write reviews of some of them. But its clear from my time with demos of the Pixel 10 that Google has been pretty thoughtful about how it imbues its hardware with AI, and I hope its competitors take notes. This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/ai/my-favorite-google-ai-features-from-the-pixel-10-launch-130023979.html?src=rss
Bengaluru stadium stampede: Chief Minister blames police, mass hysteria; refuses to apologise
Chief Minister Siddaramaiah lists over a dozen stampedes in BJP-ruled States from 2008 to 2025 and said 39 people died during the Kumbh Mela stampede alone at Prayagraj in Uttar Pradesh this January
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Yami Gautam Enjoys A Cup Of Chai In Leh With Her Father
Mumbai, Aug 22: Actress Yami Gautam recently shared a glimpse of her serene getaway in Leh with her fans on Instagram. Posting a photo of herself holding a cup of tea against the backdrop of the rugged mountains, she captioned it as, The feeling of sipping chai while nestled in the lap of mighty mountains, terrain of Leh, by my papa dear, while he holds his cup of chai. #beautifulLadakh, #allaboutchai lovers. The post which quickly garnered thousands of likes, [] The post Yami Gautam Enjoys A Cup Of Chai In Leh With Her Father appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
MS Dhoni spotted in army-themed Hummer! Video goes viral - Watch
Mahendra Singh Dhoni's Hummer, sporting a unique army-inspired design and the number plate JH01AB 7781, was recently spotted cruising through what appears to be Ranchi. A fan-captured video of the SUV has gone viral, amassing over 3 lakh views on Instagram. Dhoni's well-known passion for automobiles extends to luxury cars, vintage models, and customized vehicles.
'So much respect ': Surya's wife backs Dhanashree as divorce with Chahal stays in spotlight
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US tariff impacts: India looking for a win-win situation, says Rajesh Agrawal
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Millie Bobby Brown, who became a household name thanks to Stranger Things, is now stepping into a brand-new chapter of motherhood. The actress, who tied the knot with hubby Jake Bongiovi last year, took to Instagram to share the happy news. Watch the video to know more.
Ranbir Kapoor 'likes' ex Deepika Padukone's fan edit on Instagram; netizens say, 'he's missing her'
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Ram Charan touches Chiranjeevis feet while celebrating his 70th birthday
Mumbai: Actor Ram Charan gave an emotional touch to his father Chiranjeevis 70th birthday as he hugged the Mega Star and touched his feet. Taking to Instagram, Ram shared a video from the birthday celebration, where Chiranjeevi, whom the actor tagged as his hero, could be seen cutting the cake. As the superstar fed Ram Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
'20 Stampedes Happened In BJP-Ruled States': Siddaramaiah On Chinnaswamy Stadium Tragedy
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Priyanka Chopra shared a cryptic note on Instagram after her manager Anjula Acharia faced backlash for crediting the actress over John Cena and Idris Elba in Heads of State.
Suresh Gopi's son Madhav briefly detained after road rage clash with Congress leader in T'Puram
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Stranger Things actor Millie Bobby Brown, Jake Bongiovi adopt a baby daughter
LOS ANGELES, Aug 22:Stranger Things star Millie Bobby Brown and Jake Bongiovi have announced that they have adopted a daughter, their first child since tying the knot. Brown, 21, and Bongiovi shared the news in a brief statement posted on their respective Instagram pages. This summer, we welcomed our sweet baby girl through adoption. We are beyond excited to embark on this beautiful next chapter of parenthood in both peace and privacy. And then there were 3, they wrote. [] The post Stranger Things actor Millie Bobby Brown, Jake Bongiovi adopt a baby daughter appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
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Sunny Agrawal anticipates GST rationalization to significantly boost consumption, benefiting sectors like auto, real estate, and new-age businesses such as food delivery services. While the pharma sector faces potential US tariff headwinds, CDMO companies and select large players like Lupin and Cipla show promise. The Indian pharma's cost-effectiveness makes significant US tariff impact unlikely.
OpenAI's Chief People Officer, Julia Villagra, Steps Down: Company
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Watch: Alexander Isak Given 'Digital Snan' Amid Liverpool Transfer Saga, Video Viral
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10-year-old girl dies after being run over by BMTC bus
BENGALURU: A 10-year-old girl died on the spot after she was run over by a BMTC bus on Kogilu Main Road near Maruthinagar under Yelahanka traffic police station limits at 8.20 am on Thursday. The girl was riding pillion with her mother and younger sister on a scooter. Both the mother and her two minor children fell on the road after the scooter skidded. The girl came under the rear wheels of the BMTC bus from behind. This is the fourth accident involving a BMTC bus in the last nine days. The victim has been identified as Tanvi Krishna, a Class 5 student of Millenium World School in Srinivaspur on Kogilu Main Road. She was the daughter of Swaroop and Harshitha. The family were staying in Kendriya Vihar Apartment in Yelahanka. We got to know about the accident around 8.30 am. Tanvi was a very obedient and excellent student. She was also into martial arts and was selected for a competition, said school authorities. Tanvi was to celebrate her 11th birthday on August 22. The Yelahanka traffic police have registered a case against the bus driver for death due to negligence and also for rash and negligent driving. Meanwhile, BMTC in a statement stated that at around 8.20 am, the bus (KA57 F-5375) belonging to Depot11 was involved in a fatal accident near Kogilu Cross while operating between Yelahanka and Shivajinagar. In this unfortunate incident, a girl aged approximately 10 years, who was seated on the pillion of a two-wheeler, tragically lost her life. The other two riders on the vehicle sustained minor injuries. Upon reviewing the CCTV footage from the bus, it was observed that at around 8.18 am, the two-wheeler rider, along with her two children, entered the main road. Due to ongoing roadwork and another two-wheeler parked ahead, the rider appears to have applied sudden brakes, lost balance, and consequently fell towards the rear right wheel of the bus, leading to the fatal impact. When two-wheeler riders lose controleither while attempting to overtake the bus or due to other reasonsand fall near the rear wheels of the bus, it becomes extremely difficult for the driver to prevent the accident, the statement read. Recent accidents involving BMTC Aug 20: P Sampangi, 61, a daily-wage labourer at KR Market, was killed after a BMTC electric bus ran over him near Jayanagar bus terminal. The victim while boarding the bus lost balance after the driver closed the door and came under the bus wheels. Aug 19: Roshan, 37, a software engineer, died after coming under a BMTC bus under Sadashivanagar traffic police station limits. The victim while going on a two-wheeler lost control while trying to overtake a car from the right near Vaibhav Theatre Junction and came under the bus wheels. Aug 13: Syed Jaffer Hussain, a two-wheeler rider died after coming under the front wheels of a BMTC electric bus on Hosur Main Road in Rupena Agrahara.
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Instagram adds Spotify integration to Stories and Notes
Spotify and Instagram are cozying up for more seamless music sharing. Two new features make it easier for Spotify's nearly 700 million users to share their favorite tunes. When sharing a Spotify track to Instagram Stories , a short snippet of the song will now be included. When people view the story, they'll have an option to open the track in Spotify. They can do that by tapping the music sticker on your post. Spotify Along similar lines, Instagram Notes now lets you show your friends what you're jamming out to. When creating a note, tap the music note symbol. Then, in the audio browser, choose Share from Spotify. The note will auto-update to show what you're listening to at that point. (Or, if you're not, it will display the next song you play within 30 minutes, so choose wisely.) Friends can tap your note to add the track to their Spotify likes. Inversely, Instagram integration is easier in the Spotify app. When sharing a currently playing track from there, a new Notes icon will appear next to other Instagram sharing options. The new features are available now (globally) on iOS and Android. This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/social-media/instagram-adds-spotify-integration-to-stories-and-notes-195705816.html?src=rss
Millie Bobby Brown and husband Jake Bongiovi blessed with a baby girl
Sharing the news on Instagram, Millie Bobby Brown wrote, This summer, we welcomed our darling baby girl through adoption And then there were 3. The duo has been elated
Millie Bobby Brown and Jake Bongiovi have adopted a baby daughter. Brown shared the news on Instagram. The couple got married in May 2024. They live on a farm in Georgia with many animals. Brown recently finished filming the final season of 'Stranger Things'. She has also starred in other movies. Brown and Bongiovi are excited about parenthood.
YouTuber booked in Ghaziabad for derogatory remarks against Mayawati
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Millie and Jake welcome their first child, adopt a baby girl
Millie Bobby Brown and Jake Bongiovi have joyfully announced the adoption of their baby girl. The couple, married in 2024, shared their excitement on Instagram, emphasizing their desire to start a family. Brown values adoption and embraces love, inspired by her parents' early parenthood and strong family bonds.
Women who accompanied Kerala nuns in Chhattisgarh allege harassment by Bajrang Dal, railway cops
RAIPUR: Three women from Bastars Narayanpur district have lodged a complaint with the Chhattisgarh State Womens Commission, alleging physical and mental harassment by Bajrang Dal cadres and Government Railway Police (GRP) at Durg station on July 25, in connection with an alleged human trafficking and forced religious conversion case . Kamleshwari Pradhan, Lalita Usendi and Sukmati Mandavi submitted their grievances to the commission in Raipur, seeking justice. On 2 August, a special National Investigation Agency (NIA) court in Bilaspur granted bail to two Catholic nuns from Kerala, who had been arrested on charges of human trafficking and religious conversion. The women in their complaint against Jyoti Sharma, Ravi Nigam, Ratan Yadav and the GRP Durg incharge alleged they were physically ill-treated, verbally abused and threatened with gang rape in the presence of police personnel, said Kiranmayee Nayak, Chairperson of the Commission. During the hearing, the accused named in the complaint did not appear before the Commission. The complainants have arrived but the respondents have refused to attend. So, according to our laid down procedures, we will inform them through the concerned police station asking them to be present during the next hearing, Nayak said. She added that the GRP Durg incharge will also be summoned to attend the proceedings. Commission members conducted preliminary questioning of the three girls, who said they expected a fair and impartial hearing. The Chairperson has also sought detailed information on the 25 July incident, including CCTV footage, from the Durg district police chief. The women had earlier filed a complaint with the Narayanpur superintendent of police against Bajrang Dal activists. They stated that they were willingly travelling with the nuns to Agra to take up work in a hospital, and that they had converted to Christianity around six years ago. The Bajrang Dal cadres forcibly stopped the girls at Durg station and assaulted them with abusive remarks. All three were very scared and remain in shock after the incident, relatives of the women claimed, demanding an FIR against Jyoti Sharma and other Bajrang Dal members so that such alleged incidents should not happen again. Bail for Kerala nuns a feather in the political cap of BJP and Rajeev?
Arjun Bijlani to be a part of Ashneer Grover`s reality show Rise and Fall?
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Indian Woman Spinner Gouher Sultana Announces Retirement From All Forms Of Cricket
T20 World Cup: India left-arm spinner Gouher Sultana has announced her retirement from all forms of cricket, bringing the curtains down on a career that saw her represent the national team in both white-ball formats. Adieu with a smile - after years of wearing the Indian jersey with pride, passion, and purpose, the time has come to pen down the most emotional note of my cricketing journey. With a heart full of memories and eyes welled with gratitude, I announce my retirement from all forms of the game. From the dusty bylanes of Hyderabad to the grand stages of world cricket, this journey has been nothing short of a dream - one etched with sweat, sacrifice, and countless hours of silent grind. To have represented India at the highest level in World Cups, tours, and battles that tested both skill and spirit has been the greatest honour of my life. Every wicket taken, every dive in the field, every huddle with my teammates has shaped the cricketer and the person I am today, said Gouher in a post on her Instagram account on Thursday. In 50 ODIs, Gouher picked 66 wickets at an average of 19.39 and an economy rate of 3.32, apart from amassing 96 runs with the bat. In 37 T20Is, she picked 29 wickets at an average of 26.27 and an economy rate of 5.73. Gouher last played for India in 2014 and was dropped from the national set-up after the Women's T20 World Cup in Bangladesh in the same year. In domestic cricket, Gouher, known for her flight, spin, and accuracy, turned out for Hyderabad, Puducherry, Railways, and Bengal. She also managed to play four games for UP Warriorz in two seasons of the Womens Premier League (WPL), though she couldnt get a single scalp. There were days of triumph and nights of introspection. Injuries, comebacks, heartbreaks, and high-fives - the game gave me everything. And now, as I step away from this cherished chapter, I do so with no regrets, only overwhelming gratitude. In domestic cricket, Gouher, known for her flight, spin, and accuracy, turned out for Hyderabad, Puducherry, Railways, and Bengal. She also managed to play four games for UP Warriorz in two seasons of the Womens Premier League (WPL), though she couldnt get a single scalp. Also Read: LIVE Cricket Score Cricket will always be home. Though the curtain falls on my career as a player, my love for the game burns brighter than ever. I look forward to contributing to the sport in newer ways to inspire, guide, and serve the game that made me who I am. This isn't goodbye. It's just the end of a golden chapter, concluded Gouher. Article Source: IANS
Instagram now lets creators link multiple reels in a series
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Deputy CM Ajit Pawar urges collective, people-centric development in Wardha
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Worlds nicest judge Frank Caprio dies at 88 after cancer battle
US celebrity judge, Frank Caprio, also known as the nicest judge in the world, passed away at the age of 88 on Wednesday, August 20. In a statement shared on his account, with 3 million Instagram followers, it read, Judge Frank Caprio passed away peacefully at the age of 88 after a long and courageous Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
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Raamdeo Agrawal On India's Ties With US And China: 'Why Should One Come At The Cost Of The Other?'
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Liquid Glass is a huge new change coming to iOS 26. (Apple) In just few weeks, Apple's annual iPhone event will likely be upon us, which means we'll finally get a look at the newest iPhone 17 lineup . In addition, the company will also give us an official date for downloading iOS 26 . Until that happens, you can download and install the newly released public beta 4 (or iOS 26 developer beta 7 for developers). I've been playing around with it for the past couple of weeks, and have found that taking screenshots is way better in the new operating system Google and ChatGPT search options are now in the screenshots editor, for instance. You can see a more complete view of the new features in our preview of the iOS 26 public beta release , which shows off the fresh home and lock screen redesign. Called Liquid Glass , the new translucent look will extend across all of Apple's upcoming operating systems. The overhaul is one of several big changes coming to iOS, macOS , iPadOS and the rest of Apple's software suite, all of which were showcased during the company's WWDC keynote on June 9. After overpromising on AI plans last year, Apple kept its iOS roadmap focused more on basic quality of life improvements this year. There are multiple useful additions coming to the Phone and Messages apps on your iPhone, for instance: Apple execs outlined the ability to weed out spam texts or other unknown senders and an option to hold your spot on a phone call when you've been waiting for a representative to pick up. Plus, a treasured feature that we took for granted is coming back (hint: it's in the Photos app). Siri, meanwhile, is in a holding pattern. Apple has previously specified that its smarter voice assistant first promised at WWDC 2024 is delayed until some point in the coming year , so you shouldn't expect any major changes in the current betas. But there are reports that Apple is aiming to give Siri a bigger brain transplant by basing it on third-party artificial intelligence models like OpenAI's ChatGPT or Anthropic's Claude, which could make 2026 a pivotal year. The company is also reportedly working on a 'stripped-down' AI chatbot to rival ChatGPT. With each beta, it seems like additional new improvements are popping up, like this new AirPods gesture we're all curious about, and this FaceTime feature that'll freeze your video if it detects nudity . With the release of the iOS 26 developer beta 5 , we saw more added features, like a new bouncy animation on the passcode screen and in the Control Center, MacRumors reports . Some or all of those changes will likely soon migrate into the separate public beta (see below). Most newer iPhone models are eligible to download iOS 26 (both the betas and final version). Want to see the full list of new features coming this fall? Read on. What is iOS 26? The current iPhone operating system is iOS 18, and Apple is still actively updating it version 18.6.1 was released to restore Apple Watch blood oxygen monitoring functionality for certain users in the US. More recently, Apple released 18.6.2 to address a vulnerability related to image processing. But don't expect to see iOS 19 soon or ever. Instead, Apple is skipping the numbering ahead to iOS 26 later this year. The company has decided to line up its iOS version numbers with a year-based system, similar to car model years. So while iOS and its sibling operating systems will be released in late 2025, they're all designated 26 to reflect the year ahead. It's official, we're moving to iOS 26. (Apple) What is Liquid Glass design? Let's be honest. Out of everything announced at WWDC this year, the new Liquid Glass design was the star of the show. The iPhone's home and lock screens have looked pretty much the same year after year the last exciting thing (in my opinion) was the option to add your own aesthetic to your home screen by customizing your apps and widgets. So seeing the home and lock screens' new facelift is refreshing. So what exactly is Liquid Glass? Apple calls it a new translucent material since, well, the apps and widgets are clear. However, the screen can still adapt to dark and light modes, depending on surroundings. You'll also notice buttons with a new floating design in several apps, like Phone and Maps. They're designed to be less distracting than the current buttons, but are still easy to see. While the design overhaul has proven to be controversial since its announcement, some including Engadget's own Devindra Hardawar like the new direction, even if it's somewhat reminiscent of Microsoft's translucent Windows Vista Aero designs from nearly twenty years ago. That said, as of the release of the iOS 26 beta 2, Apple has already incorporated some user feedback into the design, dialing back the transparency in at least some places. And while it will continue to evolve, Apple users won't be able to escape it: Liquid Glass was designed to make all of Apple's OSes more cohesive. Here's a look at how the translucent aesthetic will look with the new macOS Tahoe 26 on your desktop. What are the new and notable features of iOS 26? iOS 26 has a laundry list of new features. Among the most worthwhile: Phone app redesign: You'll finally be able to scroll through contacts, recent calls and voicemail messages all on one screen. It also comes with a new feature called Hold Assist that'll notify you when an agent comes to the phone so you can avoid the elevator music and continue on with other tasks. Live Translation in Phone, FaceTime and Messages: iOS 26 is bringing the ability to have a conversation via phone call or text message with someone who speaks another language. Live Translation will translate your conversation in real time, which results in some stop-and-go interactions in the examples Apple shared during its presentation. Polls in group chats: Tired of sorting through what seems like hundreds of messages in your group chat? You and your friends will soon be able to create polls in group messages for deciding things like which brunch spot you're eating at or whose car you're taking on a road trip. Filtering unknown senders in Messages: If you haven't received spam texts about unpaid tolls or other citations, you're lucky. For those of us who have, those annoying messages will soon be filtered away in a separate folder. Visual Intelligence: Similar to a reverse Google image search, this new feature will allow you to search for anything that's on your iPhone screen. For instance, if you spot a pair of shoes someone is wearing in an Instagram photo, you can screenshot it and use Visual Intelligence to find those shoes (or similar ones) online. Photos tabs are back: For anyone who's still frustrated with the Photos changes made last year , you'll be happy to know that your tabs are coming back. Library and Collections will have their own separate spaces so you don't have to scroll to infinity to find what you're looking for. FaceTime Communication Safety feature: A newer addition to iOS 26 appears to be the FaceTime Communication Safety feature that pauses communications if and when nudity is detected. The feature appears to be a child safety feature that uses on-device detection, thus obviating any cloud-based privacy issues. New lock screen options : The iPhone lock screen gets more customizable in iOS 26, with a cooler clock, 3D wallpaper effects, more widgets and better focus mode options. Apple's Hold Assist will be nifty for those pesky services that put you on hold for 10 or more minutes. (Apple) New changes coming to iPadOS 26 Your iPad isn't getting left behind when it comes to big updates. Here's what's coming this fall. Multitasking and real windowing: When you download the newest update, you'll be able to have multiple apps running on your screen at the same time. Once you open an app, it'll appear on your screen as normal but you'll be able to resize and move it across your screen to make room for other apps. This feature is optional so you can turn it off if you don't like it. Visual update: Along with the other new OSes, iPadOS 26 is coming with the Liquid Glass aesthetic. This new look will appear on the lock and home screens, as well as the drop-down menus. New menu bar: When you swipe down on your screen, the new menu bar will appear with options like File, Edit, Windows and more. There's also a search option if you're looking for something specific. Check out our first impressions of iPadOS 26 . What about AirPods? AirPods are also getting updated with iOS 26. Here are some of the more notable functions. Enhanced audio recording: Apple calls this studio-quality audio recording, and with it, you'll notice more clarity while in noisy environments. Camera remote control: Using this, you can take a photo or start and stop video recording with just one press on your AirPods. When taking photos, you'll get a three-second countdown before your iPhone or iPad snaps the picture. Live translation feature: While not officially announced or confirmed, it appears that the long-rumored live translation for AirPods could be coming with iOS 26 . The evidence comes from a system asset spotted in the in iOS 26 beta showing a gesture that's triggered by pressing both earbud stems at the same time. The photo also shows words in several different languages. Which iPhones will be able to upgrade to iOS 26? A few iPhone models that run the current version of iOS iPhone XR, XS and XS Max won't be compatible with the latest upgrade. But any iPhones released in 2019 or later will be eligible for the iOS 26 update . iPhone SE (second generation or later) iPhone 11 iPhone 11 Pro iPhone 11 Pro Max iPhone 12 iPhone 12 mini iPhone 12 Pro iPhone 12 Pro Max iPhone 13 iPhone 13 mini iPhone 13 Pro iPhone 13 Pro Max iPhone 14 iPhone 14 Plus iPhone 14 Pro iPhone 14 Pro Max iPhone 15 iPhone 15 Plus iPhone 15 Pro iPhone 15 Pro Max iPhone 16 iPhone 16 Plus iPhone 16 Pro iPhone 16 Pro Max iPhone 16e Not listed here are the presumed new iPhone 17 models (or maybe iPhone 26?) that are all but certain to be announced and released in September. How to install iOS 26 beta The iOS 26 public beta is now available to download via the Apple Beta Software Program . If you're not already a member, you'll need to sign up to try out all the latest features. Just visit beta.apple.com and sign up with your phone number or email address. It's free. Once you're in, you can install it by going to Settings > General > Software Update and selecting iOS 26 public beta . A word of caution: Don't sign up with your main iPhone unless you're OK with any risks that occur with using an OS that isn't finalized. When will the final version of iOS 26 be released? iOS 26 will be released to the public this fall. It usually comes in September, within a week of the Apple iPhone event. Last year, it rolled out to iPhone users on September 16 exactly one week after the iPhone 16 lineup was announced. If you're more interested in the Apple Intelligence features coming, here's everything Apple revealed for iOS, macOS and more during WWDC. Also, check out how iOS 26 screenshots could be an intriguing preview of Apple's delayed Siri rework . Update, August 20: Noted that iOS 26 public beta 4 and iOS 18.6.2 are now available to download. Update, August 18: Added details about a potential iOS 18.6 update. Update, August 15: Added to link to what to expect at the Apple iPhone event and details about what's available in the iOS 26 screenshots editor. Update, August 13: Added new AirPods detail spotted in the iOS 26 beta. Update, August 11: Noted that iOS 26 developer beta has hit beta 6. Update, August 8: Added new features coming with iPadOS 26 and AirPods. Update, August 6: Noted the release of iOS 26 beta 5 and the new bouncy feature on passcode screen and Control Center. Update, August 4: Noted that Apple is reportedly working on a ChatGPT rival. Update, August 1: Added quote from Tim Cook about iOS 26. Update, July 31: Noted that iOS 18.6 is now available. Update, July 24: Noted the iOS 26 public beta is now available. Update, July 3: Noted new FaceTime feature found in the developer beta. Update, June 30: Noted ongoing iOS 18 releases, and reports that Apple is considering additional external LLMs for Siri. Update, June 25: Noted changes added in iOS 26 beta 2. This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/mobile/ios-26-public-beta-4-is-here-everything-to-know-about-apples-big-software-changes-coming-to-iphone-and-ipad-135749840.html?src=rss
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RAIPUR: Chhattisgarh Governor Ramen Deka administered the oath of office and secrecy to three ministers -- Gajendra Yadav, Rajesh Agrawal and Khushwant Saheb at the swearing-in function in Raj Bhawan, Raipur on Wednesday. Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai expanded his ministry almost 20 months after assuming office in December 2023, when the BJP returned to power in Chhattisgarh. With the expansion of the Sai cabinet, the total strength of the state council of ministers rose to 14 for the first time. All three --Yadav (MLA from Durg), Agrawal (MLA-Ambikapur) and Khushwant Saheb (MLA-Arang) are first-term legislators. CM Sai later distributed the portfolios to the new ministers. While Yadav got school education and Gramodyog, Khushwant Saheb was allotted skill development, technical education & employment and Agrawal was given tourism, culture, religious trust and endowment. The CM will proceed on his first scheduled 10-day foreign trip to Japan and South Korea on Thursday. BJP insiders said that the representation following the induction of three new faces will secure caste and regional balance, though several senior BJP MLAs who kept their hopes alive to secure a place in the cabinet felt 'desolate'. In the Sai Cabinet, there are only three ministers who were in the earlier BJP government led by Dr Raman Singh, which was in power for 15 years and the remaining 11 are new faces. Chhattisgarh, in accordance with the provision of the Constitution with maximum of 15 per cent of the strength of the Vidhan Sabha permissible for council of ministers, had continued with only 13 ministers, including the chief minister, ever since the state was created in the year 2000. The Chhattisgarh state has 90 legislators and the new cabinet expansion has apparently followed the model of Haryana which too has the same number of elected assembly members. Former CM Bhupesh Baghel cited the new 14-member cabinet expansion as unconstitutional. If the state government has taken a prior approval from the Centre then that should be made public and if not, then such a 14-member cabinet is unlawful. We had also sought the approval from the Centre for a 14-member cabinet but didn't get any response, claimed Baghel. CM Sai took oath on December 10, 2023, followed by 11 ministers administering oath on December 21, while keeping one post vacant. In June 2024, one more ministerial post fell vacant after a senior BJP leader, Brijmohan Agrawal, an eight-time MLA, was elected as a member of parliament from the Raipur Lok Sabha seat.
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Assembly nod for Bill to clarify GBAs authority over new corporations
BENGALURU: The Karnataka Assembly on Tuesday passed the Greater Bengaluru Governance (Amendment) Bill, 2025, to clarify that the newly formed Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) would not interfere with the functioning of the proposed five new corporations. Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar, who also holds the Bengaluru Development portfolio, said that though the Greater Bengaluru Governance Act was passed, some people filed a PIL in the court. Hence, this amendment has been brought, stressing to clarify the point that the Greater Bengaluru Authority would not interfere in the functioning of the corporations, Shivakumar said. According to the existing Act, GBA shall exercise such authority and discharge such functions as per the provisions of this Act, including with respect to the corporations created, he said. We have removed it... we will not interfere. Corporations are separate. We dont want to interfere in their functioning, Shivakumar added. Discussing the matter, Dasarahalli MLA Muniraju (BJP) lamented that his constituency will be divided between the proposed Bengaluru City North Corporation and Bengaluru City West Corporation. I should run behind which authority to get work done for my constituency? he said, adding that the State Government has not just divided Bengaluru into five parts by bringing the new Act, but is also dividing five Assembly constituencies represented by the BJP, including Padmanabhanagar and Bommanahalli. Adding to this, Jayanagar MLA CK Ramamurthy (BJP) said that even population-wise, each corporation was not the same. Even the tax collected from these proposed five corporations will create more financial imbalances, he said. In his reply, Shivakumar said, If you (Opposition members) are not interested in the amendment, I am ready to withdraw it. We brought in this amendment with the intention that someone else should not misuse it while we are not in power. Shivakumar said let there be elections first.The last date for filing of objections on the formation of GBA was August 18. The final notification will be issued on September 2. We do not want to do politics over Bengalurus future. The government will not interfere with respect to financial independence, tax collection, elections, or reservation. The 74th amendment has been fully protected, he clarified. The Greater Bengaluru Governance Act, 2024, came into effect on May 15. Accordingly, the government decided to constitute five city corporations in the Greater Bengaluru Area: Bengaluru West City Corporation, Bengaluru South City Corporation, Bengaluru North City Corporation, Bengaluru East City Corporation, and Bengaluru Central City Corporation. The Act also provides for the constitution of a Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) for coordination and a 30-month term for the Mayor and Deputy Mayor. The GBA would be headed by the CM as the ex-officio chairperson, and the minister in charge of development of Bengaluru would be the ex-officio vice-chairperson. ROADMAP REVISITED Janaagraha has put forward a slew of suggestions to improve GBGA Establish city corporations Complete ward delimitation and reservations by March 2026 Set up Bengaluru Metropolitan Planning Committee Select mayors, ward committee members, and detail their functioning Mandate area sabhas for neighbourhood-level engagement Ensure financial and administrative autonomy of city corporations
