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  • Google Pixel October 2025 Update Delivers Bug Fixes for Pixel 7 through Pixel 10 Pro XL; Pixel 6 Skipped
    October 12, 2025, 1:46 AM EDT. Google's October 2025 Pixel update arrives with bug fixes rather than a major release. Builds vary by device (Global and Japan), with Pixel 7 through Pixel 10 Pro XL receiving BP3A.251005.004.B1 (and Pixel 10/10 Pro XL on BD3A.251005.003.W3 in some regions). Pixel 6 series are again skipped this month. Fixed issues cover camera performance, a screen flicker bug, and Casting media stability, plus UI tweaks. Other fixes target a lingering semi-transparent background after launching the camera, better system stability, and flashlight/At a Glance widget behavior. This update continues Google's cadence after the prior month's bigger release, emphasizing bug fixes over new features.
  • Pokémon Go: How to Evolve Applin into Dipplin and Hydrapple During Harvest Festival 2025
    October 12, 2025, 1:45 AM EDT. During the Harvest Festival 2025, Dipplin and Hydrapple join the Applin evolution line in Pokémon Go. To get Dipplin, evolve Applin using 20 Syrupy Apples and 200 Applin Candy. To evolve Dipplin into Hydrapple, you will need 400 Applin Candy and to catch seven Dragon-type Pokémon while Dipplin is your buddy. Pro tips include using a Mossy Lure Module at PokéStops to boost Apple spawns (you can borrow another player's), and hunting for Sweet, Tart, and especially Syrupy Apples. Also watch Harvest Festival event schedules and try features like Max Battles, Power Spots, Gift Exchange, and Party Play to maximize your hunt.
  • Pokémon Go Harvest Festival 2025 Guide: Dipplin, Hydrapple, and More
    October 12, 2025, 1:44 AM EDT. Pokémon Go's Harvest Festival 2025 runs Oct 10–16, boosting spawns for Smoliv and Pumpkaboo and introducing Dipplin and Hydrapple as new Applin evolutions. During the event you’ll find increased candy when catching with Pinap Berries or Silver Pinap Berries, and a higher chance of encountering shiny Pumpkaboo and Smoliv. Apples will appear more often at Mossy Lure'd PokéStops, essential for evolving Applin. A premium Timed Research, Candy Apple, costs $4.99 and grants doubled Mossy Lure duration and berry drops. The guide also notes the event’s Field Research, boosted spawns, and the seasonal additions to the Tales of Transformation for Keldeo. Collect all steps and maximize your Applin farming during this limited window.
  • Hydrapple PvP Quick Analysis: Stats, Moves, and Meta Potential in Pokémon GO
    October 12, 2025, 1:43 AM EDT. Hydrapple debuts in Pokémon GO as a Grass/Dragon contender with solid overall stats and a familiar move pool. In PvP, it edges out Flapple and Alolan Exeggutor in some leagues but sits behind the top dragons in Master League. Its best numbers come from its Attack edge and a notable HP/Defense flip compared with Florges, placing Hydrapple near the middle of ML stat products and roughly on par with Regidrago and Kingdra in CP-capped formats. The typing gives useful resistances to Ground and Grass/Water/Electric, but leaves it vulnerable to Ice and several common meta threats. Among moves, Dragon Tail is clearly its best fast option; Bullet Seed and Rollout underperform. For now, Hydrapple's strongest PvP value comes from reliable Dragon Tail pressure rather than flashy gimmicks, with limited meta potential in higher leagues.
  • Samsung Galaxy XR vs Vision Pro: What Leaks Reveal About Samsung's First VR Headset
    October 12, 2025, 1:31 AM EDT. Leaks suggest Samsung's Project Moohan is moving toward a Galaxy XR branding, introducing a Vision Pro-style rival with two controllers and an eye- and hand-tracking UI akin to visionOS. Each eye may get a 4K micro-OLED display, aiming to outclass cheaper headsets like the Quest 3/3S. The Galaxy XR is reportedly lighter, about 545 grams vs 600 grams for Vision Pro, and carries a similar two-hour battery life that requires an external battery pack. Price remains unconfirmed, with rumors spanning $1,700–$2,900, potentially putting it in the premium tier but below Vision Pro's $3,500. While official availability is unclear, the latest Android Headlines leak effectively maps much of Samsung's VR strategy and feature set for the Galaxy XR against Apple's rival.