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Homebrew is a free, open-source package manager for Linux and MacOS that simplifies the installation and management of software. Think of Homebrew as a command-line version of the App Store that ...

Apps been crashing on you since installing the last Beta? Be sure to check out the fixes in today's Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1 release.

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A newly discovered Android malware dubbed DroidLock can lock victims’ screens for ransom and access text messages, call logs, contacts, audio recordings, or even erase data. DroidLLock allows its ...

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With iOS 26.3, Apple is making it simpler for iPhone users to transition to an Android smartphone, with new built-in tools for transferring data. The new transfer tool allows an ‌iPhone‌ user to place ...

What is the latest Android 16 Beta? As of December 17, 2025, the latest Android 16 release is QPR3 Beta 1. Android 16 QPR2 was just released via the stable release channel in early December. To get ...

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Revive I-5 work to restart on Ship Canal Bridge, months-long lane closure ahead Drivers have gotten a lot use out of the I-5 Ship Canal Bridge since the 1960s, but now it’s showing its age and needs ...