iPadOS 26 Beta 4 Launched with Improved Mac-Style Capabilities
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As the testing period advances, Apple has rolled out iPadOS 26 beta 4 for developers. In this iteration, Apple further refines the Mac-inspired features headed to iPad, enhancing the fluidity of switching between the two devices.
The previous beta introduced a Mac-like cursor for iPadOS 26. When utilizing your tablet with a Magic Keyboard or any compatible trackpad or mouse, a quick shake back and forth enlarges the cursor temporarily. This is particularly advantageous when utilizing Sidecar or multiple displays simultaneously.
Additionally, iPadOS 26 beta 4 features a new windowing system, representing a significant upgrade from Stage Manager, Split Screen, and Slide Over. With this functionality, you can have as many active apps on your Home Screen as you desire. Moreover, Apple now permits tasks to operate in the background, simplifying the process of exporting a video, downloading a document, or similar tasks while you work on other projects.
More Features on the Horizon for iPadOS 26
Apple Unveils Beta 4 of watchOS 26, tvOS 26, and visionOS 26 Showcasing Fresh Enhancements
WWDC 2025 keynote.
Each of the three operating system upgrades features the refreshed Liquid Glass design. While this updated interface is more prominent on iOS 26, iPadOS 26, and macOS 26, Apple continues to refine the UI in these additional software iterations, including watchOS 26 beta 4, which now presents a bubbly Passcode screen.
Apple has also improved the Smart Stack in watchOS 26 beta 4. When you visit the gym, a workout recommendation will show up, and even if you lose cellular signal, the Apple Watch can guide you back. A new wrist flick feature for Apple Watch Series 9 and later devices now makes it simpler to clear a notification.
Key new features of tvOS 26 and visionOS 26
Apple Introduces macOS Tahoe Beta 4 Showcasing 11 Fresh Improvements
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Apple is enhancing macOS Tahoe, having launched beta 4 of its impending software update. This version is among the most significant to date, as macOS Tahoe aligns the Mac user experience more closely with that of the iPhone and iPad, with Apple implementing the same Liquid Glass design aesthetics across all its devices into the future.
The company aims to create a more integrated experience across the iPhone, iPad, and Mac, which is why it continues to focus on refining Continuity features. This includes integrating Live Activities for Mac users, introducing a Phone app, a Journal app, functionalities to handle unwanted calls, and much more.
Although macOS Tahoe has exhibited great stability among this beta cycle, beta 2 experienced a frustrating Safari glitch where inactive tabs were highlighted instead of the one in use. Thankfully, Apple resolved that issue with beta 3. With this most recent update, it’s likely that Safari will become even more dependable.
macOS Tahoe serves as the final update for Intel Mac users
The Minuscule Portion of Earth’s Water That Is Drinkable
chemicals that persist indefinitely present in bottled water have deterred some individuals from choosing that option. Most people have never experienced a lack of access to water when it is needed. Nonetheless, less than 1% of the water on our planet is suitable for drinking. Moreover, it must accommodate an ever-growing demand.
Although Earth has a greater volume of water than land, the majority is not feasible for human consumption. Much of it is saline, and the accessible freshwater is often far too challenging to obtain for such a vast populace. Our freshwater resources are located in glaciers, ice caps, and aquifers, as well as in rivers, lakes, and wetlands.
The thirst for potable water continues to rise with the expanding population. The results of this pressure on resources manifest in elevated prices, limitations on water usage, and diminishing depths of rivers and lakes.
How is water delivered to our taps?
Google Reveals Pixel 10 Design Ahead of August 20 Launch Event
reveal the Pixel 10 series on August 20. It has transitioned from a mere well-informed speculation, as Google has now validated the date for Made by Google 2025 just recently. Google dispatched invitations for the keynote, which will occur in New York City this year.
Similar to prior years, Google will broadcast the event online, enabling you to join in and view all the hardware Google has set up for the upcoming year along with the new Pixel-specific AI functionalities the tech giant has surely developed for the Pixel 10 series.
Devoted Pixel enthusiasts need not wait for the Made by Google event to catch sight of the latest device, however. Each year, we discover everything there is to learn about the forthcoming Pixel series well ahead of Google’s reveal of the new devices. The same holds true for the Pixel 10 models. The Pixel 10 design and specifications have been disclosed multiple times. We’re just biding our time for Google to officially announce it.
Recognizable Pixel design, a different year
Leaked Versions Suggest Upcoming Launch of iOS 26 Public Beta
Leaked Builds Indicate Imminent Public Beta Launch for iOS 26
When is Apple set to unveil the inaugural iOS 26 public beta? Historically, the tech giant has kicked off the initial public beta of its latest iPhone software around the week of July 15; however, a more buggy experience may have caused a postponement this time. Recently, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman indicated that Apple is targeting a public beta release for iOS 26 around July 23. Following the availability of the iOS 18.6 RC version on Monday, the company inadvertently published the public beta channel for macOS Tahoe, which a handful of users managed to download under very specific circumstances (not having Rosetta 2 installed and owning an Apple Silicon Mac).
Beyond Apple’s unintentional leak, there’s further evidence indicating the forthcoming release of iOS 26 public beta 1, as a well-known leaker with a private X account has confirmed the builds for the upcoming beta 4 across all new operating systems. It is highly probable these will be rolled out just prior to the initial public beta versions of Apple’s fall updates.
The iOS 26 public beta is on the horizon, but beta 4 precedes it
Although Apple typically releases the public beta of a significant operating system update after its third developer test version, the company has opted to refine the experience with iOS 26. This marks the most substantial shift in iPhone software since iOS 7, and Apple aims to guarantee a dependable experience even for public beta testers (despite it still being in beta).
Per the leaker, the builds for the forthcoming beta 4 are as follows:
– iOS 26 beta 4: 23A5297i
– iPadOS 26 beta 4: 23A5297i
– macOS 26 beta 4: 25A5316i
– tvOS 26 beta 4: 23J5316g
– watchOS 26 beta 4: 23R5317g
– visionOS 26 beta 4: 23M5300g
Among these new builds, it’s important to note that Apple does not plan to issue a public beta for visionOS 26. Users will have the opportunity to experience the other updates once they are released. Therefore, Apple is likely to roll out beta 4 for iOS 26 today, with a public beta following tomorrow. If the company adheres to its usual practice, the public beta typically launches 24 hours after the developer beta release.
In the meantime, prepare for the upcoming launch by checking out our article on how to download the iOS 26 public beta, and discover why you should steer clear of downloading the watchOS 26 public beta once it becomes available.
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What the Acronym TCL Represents in the Television Brand
TCL QM6K TV.
Currently, TCL employs tens of thousands of individuals backing a company that markets products in more than 120 nations and oversees the largest appliance factory worldwide. It has received SMM Challenge Gold Tier Awards from the EPA for its sustainable practices. It has introduced several industry milestones that set the stage for future electronics, including the first mini-LED TV globally in 2019.
This international prominence was not always true for a modest enterprise in China that started in 1981 by selling audio cassette tapes. The full meaning of TCL, Telephone Communication Limited, does not encapsulate the remarkable history of a specialized local business that transformed into a worldwide innovator.
The story of TCL
Comprehending Sleep Animals on the Samsung Galaxy Watch: The Meaning Behind Each Icon
Samsung Galaxy Watch is a wellness monitor designed to assess your overall well-being through functionalities such as your heart rate, workouts, and sleep quality. The Galaxy Watch’s approach to analyzing your sleep wellness is distinct. In 2022, it started utilizing animals to represent a user’s sleep behavior.
These are referred to as Sleep Animal Symbols. The animal that is designated to you is determined by your sleep metrics, concentrating on three primary factors. Firstly, your sleep duration, tracked in total hours and minutes. Secondly, your sleeping regularity, reflecting how many days weekly you meet the sleep targets you’ve set. Lastly, awake duration, indicating your restlessness and frequency of nocturnal awakenings.
This classification is split into four animal tiers. There exists a singular animal in Tier 1, the Unconcerned Lion. If you possess this animal, it indicates excellence in sleep duration, sleep regularity, and awake duration. The least favorable is Tier 4, the Exhausted Shark. This signifies insufficient sleep, irregular sleeping patterns, and frequent awakenings. The two middle tiers, Tier 2 and Tier 3, each contain three animals that symbolize various good and bad sleeping habits.
Understanding the significance of Tier 2 and Tier 3 sleep animals
The Impacts and Outcomes of Experiencing a Lightning Strike
lightning storms can extend extensively, occasionally hitting far away accompanied by the sound of thunder. According to the National Weather Service, an annual average of 43 individuals lost their lives to lightning from 1988 to 2018. More individuals suffer injuries from lightning than those who perish, yet these injuries can be extremely severe and may lead to long-lasting disabilities.
Lightning strikes mainly impact the nervous system. The extent of the injuries is influenced by a person’s exposure to the strike and the volume of current that flows through the body. Mild injuries might include nausea, issues with balance, and muscle pain, whereas a more direct strike can lead to brain injuries, chronic pain, cognitive difficulties, sleep disturbances, personality shifts, and depression. In severe cases, lightning can induce cardiac arrest, stroke, and internal burns. Therefore, if you’re caught in a thunderstorm, what steps can you take to prevent these injuries?