Amazon says an upcoming software update will restore sideloading capabilities to Fire TV devices after a previous patch inadvertently blocked third-party app installation. The company claims the sideload prevention was a bug, not intentional, and will be fixed in an automated rollout. Future Fire TV devices will use Linux-based Vega OS instead of Android.
Flet, a Python framework for building cross-platform apps, released version 1.0 after four years of development, marking readiness for production use. The release includes comprehensive testing across platforms and Python versions, improved documentation generation, and performance enhancements like faster UI reconciliation and direct Python-to-Dart communication.
Voicemod launched the Key Pocket, a $99.90 mobile device that enables real-time voice changing on iOS and Android phones by functioning as an external audio bridge. The device connects via USB-C and works with gaming apps, streaming platforms, and calls, with optional Pro licenses providing access to over 200 Voicemod voices and 76,000 community-created options.
Google is rolling out Android 17 QPR1 to Pixel devices with the September 2026 Feature Drop, featuring UI improvements including enhanced blur effects, updated volume and power menus, new Material 3 carousel media player, bouncy Quick Settings animations, and reorganized homescreen app menus with shortcuts and system actions.
Democrats proposed the CLARITY Act to regulate crypto industry activities, including requiring officials to divest significant crypto holdings within 180 days, mandating disclosure of paid promoters' compensation, and strengthening DeFi protections and customer safeguards, but Republicans rejected the counteroffer. Meanwhile, Coixa launched its Android app for DeFi trading, and confidential yield-earning capabilities expanded for major stablecoins and wrapped Bitcoin.
Google's Pixel 11 Pro Fold is the company's fourth-generation foldable phone, featuring a traditional closed shape with an almost-square open display, IP68 water resistance, and an excellent triple camera system. Priced from £1,799, it runs Android 17 with AI tools and offers extended support until 2033, though battery life is slightly shorter than rivals and the display crease is more visible than competitors.
Samsung is expanding its One UI 9.0 beta program to over 20 devices across multiple regions, including flagship, mid-range, and budget models. One UI 9.0, based on Android 17, introduces Galaxy AI enhancements like Now Nudge and My FanCam, improved accessibility features, and better iPhone-to-Galaxy migration via Smart Switch. A stable rollout is expected soon.
A developer modified a 2013 Google Glass into a thin SSH client for remote development by stripping unnecessary software and using tmux to create a persistent terminal session on their workstation. The setup allows hands-free voice input and seamless reconnection despite network interruptions, eliminating the need for local compute-intensive tools.