Mateusz Brzeziński

Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2 rolls out to Pixel: battery drain, charging-limit and Wi‑Fi fixes — plus a quiet Recents change
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Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2 rolls out to Pixel: battery drain, charging-limit and Wi‑Fi fixes — plus a quiet Recents change

Google began rolling out Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2 to eligible Pixel phones, foldables, and tablets on January 14, 2026. The update includes the January 2026 security patch and targets battery drain, charging bugs, Wi‑Fi slowness, and system crashes. The Recents screen loses “save image” and “open in Lens” actions. Pixel 10 models receive the update only via on-device OTA, not downloadable images.
January 15, 2026
Technology News 15.01.2026
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Technology News 15.01.2026

Huawei launched the MatePad 11.5 S 2026 with M-Pencil Pro support, 12GB RAM, and 40W charging. GM’s 2026 Cadillac Escalade IQ, tested on a cross-country trip, offers a 465-mile range and 750 hp. Pew reports 9 in 10 U.S. adults use the internet daily, but digital equity gaps remain. Some websites faced client-side failures as JavaScript was disabled or blocked.
January 15, 2026
Animal Crossing: New Horizons Update 3.0 Drops Early — LEGO Items, Slumber Islands, and Switch 2 Upgrades
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Animal Crossing: New Horizons Update 3.0 Drops Early — LEGO Items, Slumber Islands, and Switch 2 Upgrades

Animal Crossing: New Horizons’ Version 3.0 update went live January 14, a day ahead of schedule. The paid Switch 2 Upgrade Pack, offering performance boosts and new features, remains set for January 15 at $4.99 in the U.S. The update adds LEGO items to Nook Shopping and expands storage to 9,000 items. Some new multiplayer features and characters require Nintendo Switch Online or amiibo.
January 14, 2026
PlayStation Plus Extra/Premium January 2026 lineup is official — Resident Evil Village, Like a Dragon lead the drop
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PlayStation Plus Extra/Premium January 2026 lineup is official — Resident Evil Village, Like a Dragon lead the drop

Resident Evil Village and Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth lead the January 2026 PS Plus Game Catalog update, launching January 20 for Extra and Premium members. Premium subscribers also get Ridge Racer with new features. Need for Speed Unbound, Epic Mickey: Rebrushed, and Core Keeper remain available as monthly PS Plus games until February 2. Game availability may vary by region.
January 14, 2026
iPhone 18 leaks collide with Galaxy S26 rumors: under‑screen Face ID, Qi2 magnets, and a bigger shake‑up than expected
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iPhone 18 leaks collide with Galaxy S26 rumors: under‑screen Face ID, Qi2 magnets, and a bigger shake‑up than expected

Samsung’s Galaxy S26 is expected to launch February 25, with sales starting March 11, and may feature a 4,300mAh base battery and a new camera layout. Apple’s iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max are rumored to add under-display Face ID and a punch-hole camera, with a fall 2026 release, while cheaper iPhone 18 models could slip to spring 2027.
January 14, 2026
Samsung quietly lists Galaxy A07 5G with a 120Hz display — and a surprisingly long Android update pledge
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Samsung quietly lists Galaxy A07 5G with a 120Hz display — and a surprisingly long Android update pledge

Samsung’s Galaxy A07 5G appeared on Samsung Thailand’s site with a 6.7-inch 120Hz LCD, 6,000mAh battery, and prices starting at THB 5,499 ($175). Samsung promises up to six major Android OS updates for the A07 line, an unusual move for entry-level phones. The A07 5G ships with Android 16 and One UI 8.0, with updates planned through Android 22. Two memory variants are listed: 4GB/128GB and 6GB/128GB.
January 14, 2026
Google upgrades Veo 3.1 to make vertical AI video easier, with “Ingredients to Video” landing in YouTube Shorts
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Google upgrades Veo 3.1 to make vertical AI video easier, with “Ingredients to Video” landing in YouTube Shorts

Google’s Veo 3.1 now generates native 9:16 vertical videos from reference images, targeting YouTube Shorts and the YouTube Create app. The “Ingredients to Video” tool offers improved motion and consistency for characters, objects, and backgrounds. Google is adding 1080p and 4K upscaling in select pro workflows, including Flow and Google Cloud tools.
January 14, 2026
Apple’s next Siri will use Google Gemini — and it shifts ChatGPT to a side role
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Apple’s next Siri will use Google Gemini — and it shifts ChatGPT to a side role

Apple will use Google’s Gemini AI models and cloud technology to power the next generation of Apple Foundation Models, including a more personalized Siri launching later this year, the companies said Monday. Financial terms were not disclosed. OpenAI’s ChatGPT will remain an opt-in option for complex queries. Alphabet’s valuation rose above $4 trillion after the announcement, according to Reuters.
January 14, 2026
Huawei Pura 90 Ultra leaks today: Horizontal camera bar concept, 200MP SmartSens zoom camera, and massive battery rumors (Jan. 14, 2026)
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Huawei Pura 90 Ultra leaks today: Horizontal camera bar concept, 200MP SmartSens zoom camera, and massive battery rumors (Jan. 14, 2026)

Leaks on January 14 suggest Huawei’s upcoming Pura 90 Ultra may feature a horizontal camera bar with a triangular lens layout and a 200MP periscope telephoto using SmartSens’ SCC80XS sensor. Reports also mention a 50MP main sensor, Kirin 9030 chip, HarmonyOS 6.1, and a battery up to 7,000mAh. Launch is rumored for May 2026 in China. No official confirmation from Huawei.
January 14, 2026
iOS 26.3 Public Beta 2 Released: Apple Tests Background Security Improvements, Adds iPhone‑to‑Android Transfer Tool, and Preps Bigger Messages Upgrades
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iOS 26.3 Public Beta 2 Released: Apple Tests Background Security Improvements, Adds iPhone‑to‑Android Transfer Tool, and Preps Bigger Messages Upgrades

Apple released iOS 26.3 public beta 2 and related updates for iPad, Mac, Apple TV, and Apple Watch on January 13. The beta adds a built-in iPhone-to-Android transfer tool, new EU-specific interoperability features, and changes to security update delivery. Public release is expected later this month.
January 14, 2026
Unihertz Titan 2 Elite Teased Ahead of MWC 2026 as QWERTY Keyboard Phones Make a Comeback
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Unihertz Titan 2 Elite Teased Ahead of MWC 2026 as QWERTY Keyboard Phones Make a Comeback

Unihertz has teased the Titan 2 Elite, a smaller BlackBerry-style Android QWERTY phone set for announcement at MWC 2026. The device features a modern design with rounded corners, a punch-hole selfie camera, and a four-row physical keyboard. The reveal follows Clicks’ recent launch of its own keyboard phone, signaling renewed interest in QWERTY smartphones.
January 14, 2026
Apple iPhone Security Alert (Jan 14, 2026): Update to iOS 26.2 and Restart Now to Block WebKit Zero‑Day Attacks
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Apple iPhone Security Alert (Jan 14, 2026): Update to iOS 26.2 and Restart Now to Block WebKit Zero‑Day Attacks

Apple is under renewed pressure after security researchers and media outlets warned millions of iPhones remain unpatched against two WebKit zero-day flaws exploited by mercenary spyware. The vulnerabilities, fixed in iOS 26.2 last month, are being actively used in targeted attacks, according to Apple and government advisories. Urgent calls to update and restart devices have intensified as many users have not installed the update.
January 14, 2026
Motorola Moto G Power (2026) Review Roundup: $299 Price, Battery Life, Durability — and the Repairability Catch
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Motorola Moto G Power (2026) Review Roundup: $299 Price, Battery Life, Durability — and the Repairability Catch

Motorola’s Moto G Power (2026) is now on sale in the US for $299, available unlocked at Best Buy, Amazon, and Motorola’s store, and through Verizon. Early reviews highlight strong battery life and durability, but note midrange performance, limited software updates, and a design that complicates repairs. The phone features a 6.8-inch 120Hz LCD, 5,200mAh battery, and ships with Android 16.
January 14, 2026
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