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In other news this week, we saw fresh rumors about next year's iPhone models, Apple's chip guru Johny Srouji felt compelled to address reports that he might be joining the ongoing exodus of senior executives, and Apple Fitness+ is seeing its largest expansion since launch, so read on below for all the details on these stories and more!
Top Stories
Apple Releases iOS 26.2 With Alarms for Reminders, Lock Screen Changes, Enhanced Safety Alerts and More
iOS 26.2 and friends are finally here, with Apple pushing out the releases to the public following their beta testing period.
We've recapped all of the notable changes that are here in iOS 26.2, so be sure to check out the list so you know what to look for first once you update!
iPhone Fold Expected to Claim 22% of Foldable Market, 34% of Revenue in First Year
Apple's first foldable iPhone is projected to capture a sizable portion of the overall foldable market next year, with the "iPhone Fold" estimated to pick up 22% of units and 34% of revenue.
The estimates come as one source claimed Samsung Display is slated to produce more display panels than expected for the device, suggesting strong anticipated demand, although Samsung has disputed the claim.
iPhone 18 Pro Leak Adds New Evidence for Under-Display Face ID
Apple is actively testing under-screen Face ID for next year's iPhone 18 Pro models using a special "spliced micro-transparent glass" window built into the display, claims a Chinese leaker. Apple is reportedly testing the special glass as a way to let the TrueDepth system's infrared sensors pass through the panel without distortion.
A number of rumors have indicated Apple is working on moving Face ID hardware under the screen to reduce the size of the Dynamic Island, though they have been split on whether the technology will be ready in time for next year's iPhone models.
Apple's Chipmaking Chief Johny Srouji Responds to Report About Him Potentially Leaving
Last weekend, it was reported that Apple's chip chief Johny Srouji has been "seriously considering leaving" the company in the near future, which would be a significant blow to the company amidst the current wave of executive departures.
The chatter was enough to spur Srouji to send a memo to his team, reassuring them that he has no plans to leave "anytime soon."
Apple was reportedly trying to put together a package of increased compensation and responsibilities to ensure Srouji would stay on board, but it's unclear if that effort has convinced him to remain at Apple or if the initial rumors of his potential departure had been somewhat overblown in the first place.
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Apple and Google are teaming up to make it easier for users to switch between iPhone and Android smartphones. A new Android Canary build released this week simplifies data transfer between two smartphones, and Apple is going to implement the functionality in an upcoming iOS 26 beta.
Apple already has a Move to iOS app for transferring data from an Android device to an iPhone, while Google has an Android Switch app that can migrate data from an iPhone to an Android smartphone. The new method will apparently replace the existing apps, offering a transfer function when setting up a new iPhone or Android device.
Apple Fitness+ Coming to 28 New Regions With Digital Voice Dubbing
Apple this week announced that Fitness+ is expanding to 28 new markets on December 15 in the service's largest international rollout since launch, accompanied by new language dubbing and a K-Pop music genre.
Apple Fitness+ will become available in Chile, Hong Kong, India, the Netherlands, Singapore, Taiwan, and additional regions on December 15, with Japan scheduled to follow early next year. The expansion increases total availability to 49 countries.
Hundreds of sessions will initially be available with digitally generated voice dubbing in Spanish and German, with Japanese added when the service launches in Japan. New dubbed episodes will be released weekly across all supported regions.
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Why Code Quality Counts in Hyderabad
Good code keeps apps running smoothly without crashes. SonarQube spots bugs, security holes, and messy parts before they hurt users. Hyderabad’s big IT companies need this to stay ahead in fast projects.
Bad code slows teams down and costs extra money to fix later. Tools like SonarQube catch issues right away during builds. Local engineers in HITEC City save time with training that matches work hours.
Hyderabad firms build apps for banking and health care. These need strong checks to meet rules. SonarQube helps teams ship better code faster and keep clients happy.
SonarQube looks at code from many angles. It checks style issues to big design flaws. Teams track changes over time to fix weak spots step by step.
What SonarQube Does Well
SonarQube uses thousands of rules for languages like Java, Python, and JavaScript. Dashboards show problems, scores, and test coverage clearly. Fixes come with easy steps to follow.
Main features:
Finds bugs that break apps. Checks for risks like data leaks. Spots code smells that slow work. Sets quality gates for safe releases. These help daily coding flow better. Live views show fix progress. Leads see team health at a glance.
SonarQube works with over 25 languages. It links to tools like VS Code and IntelliJ. Check code as you type. Branch checks review changes before they join main code.
Key terms: static code analysis, code quality metrics, vulnerability scanning, CI/CD integration, quality gates, technical debt, code coverage, branch analysis, plugin management, clean code practices.
Full Training Plan
The SonarQube Training in Hyderabad covers two days completely. Day 1 sets up basics. Day 2 adds deep tools and links to workflows.
DayKey TopicsPractice SkillsDay 1Setup, Code Scan, Dashboard Use, Project ViewInstall tool, first scan, explore results Day 1Problem Details, Metrics, Add-ons, Branch ChecksFind issues, read numbers, try plugins Day 2Custom Rules, Pass/Fail Limits, Pipeline LinksMake team rules, block bad code, connect builds This builds skills one step at a time. Real projects fill sessions. Teachers fix common mistakes. Day 1 ends with everyone scanning their own code.
Day 2 teaches team setups. Make rules for your group’s needs. Set gates that stop weak code. See live links to Jenkins or GitLab.
Pricing Choices for All
Course fits budgets with cert included. Pick self-study or group classes.
TypeTimeCost (INR)Good ForVideo Self-Study8-12 Hours4,999Start cheap Live Group Online8-12 Hours24,999Ask questions One-on-One Online8-12 Hours59,999Personal help Company Class/Online2-3 DaysCall UsTeam growth Hyderabad classes make it easy to join in person. Videos suit late workers. Groups have chat time. Private fits busy pros with special needs.
Company deals cut costs for groups. On-site options save travel. All give lifetime access to notes and videos.
Gains for You and Team
Learn to find bugs and risks quick. Cut old code problems. Cert helps job hunts.
Top gains:
Less fix work early on. Works with Jenkins, GitHub, Azure DevOps. Checks pull requests auto. Free quizzes from DevOpsSchool. Hyderabad job market loves certs. Get spots at Infosys or Microsoft. Use skills next day at work. Bosses see faster output soon.
Daily use drops bugs 50%. Meets safety rules like OWASP. Groups share scores to work better.
How to Link It Real Work
Hook SonarQube to code stores for scans per change. Gates stop bad code in pipes. Use Maven for Java or scanner for Python.
This fixes 80% issues before go-live. Simple YAML starts GitLab checks. Custom files set rules. Test small first.
Azure needs market tasks. Jenkins has ready plugs. View in tool or save reports.
DevOpsSchool Stands Out
DevOpsSchool leads DevOps learning with 8000+ certs given. Hyderabad sessions mix with online. Free videos, slides, blogs cover 60+ tools.
Standouts:
Teachers average 15+ years hands-on. 40+ clients happy, 4.5/5 score. Forever LMS, projects, job prep. Get tutorials, quick sheets, maps anytime. Forums answer questions. Hyderabad runs often for locals.
Platform grew since 2008. Covers SCM to cloud. Lifetime support and job tips set it apart. Chennai, Bangalore too.
Led by Rajesh Kumar
Guidance comes from Rajesh Kumar, expert with 20+ years in DevOps, SRE, cloud. Worked ServiceNow, IBM. Trained 10,000+ at Nokia, HCL, L&T. Masters Jira, Git, Kubernetes, SonarQube.
His way:
Live demos from real jobs. Save money tips. Practice for DevSecOps, MLOps. Classes give fast wins. Shares global stories. Fits India IT needs like quick builds.
Rajesh built CI/CD that cut deploy time 95%. Uses Terraform for easy scale. Trains on monitoring with ELK, Splunk.
Right People for This
New coders, DevOps staff, managers in Hyderabad. Know basic code. No tool experience needed. College grads prep for jobs.
What Students Say
Labs get rave reviews. Skills used same week. 5.0 ratings love help. “Solved old bugs fast,” one shared.
“Clear concepts, great examples,” says Abhinav from Pune. Indrayani notes quick query fixes. Ravi likes basics with hands-on.
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Join SonarQube Training in Hyderabad for skills and cert. Contact now.
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Why Code Quality Matters
Strong code quality ensures reliable and secure applications. SonarQube identifies bugs, vulnerabilities, and inefficiencies before they impact users. In Chennai’s growing IT scene, this tool helps teams deliver faster with fewer errors.
Poor code causes delays, higher costs, and security risks. Early detection through tools like SonarQube aligns with modern DevOps workflows. Local professionals benefit from training that fits busy schedules. Companies in Chennai’s tech parks often face tight deadlines, making code quality a key competitive edge. Without proper checks, small issues grow into major problems during production.
Teams using SonarQube report fewer emergency fixes. This tool fits perfectly into daily development routines. Chennai developers working on fintech or healthcare apps find it essential for compliance needs. Regular scans keep projects on track and stakeholders happy.
Core Features of SonarQube
SonarQube applies thousands of automated rules across languages like Java, Python, and JavaScript. It provides dashboards for issues, metrics, and coverage reports. Users fix problems quickly with clear guidance.
Key strengths include:
Bug finding to prevent crashes. Vulnerability scans for threats like injections. Code smell detection for better maintainability. Quality gates to control deployments. These features streamline development processes. The dashboard shows real-time progress on fixes. Developers see exactly what to prioritize. Managers track overall team performance easily.
SonarQube supports over 25 languages and frameworks. It integrates with popular IDEs like IntelliJ and VS Code. This makes it simple to check code right while writing. Branch analysis helps review pull requests before merging.
Detailed Training Agenda
The SonarQube Training in Chennai spans two days for complete coverage. Day 1 focuses on setup and basics. Day 2 explores advanced analysis and integration.
DayMain TopicsHands-On SkillsDay 1Installation, Source Analysis, UI Navigation, Project BrowsingInstall server, run scans, use dashboard Day 1Issues Drill-Down, Measures, Plugins, Branch AnalysisReview problems, monitor metrics, extend functionality Day 2Quality Profiles, Gates, CI/CD SetupTailor rules, enforce standards, pipeline integration This step-by-step plan builds confidence fast. Participants practice on real projects during sessions. Instructors guide through common pitfalls. By end of Day 1, everyone runs their first scan successfully.
Day 2 dives deeper into customization. Learners create quality profiles for their team’s standards. They set up gates that block bad code automatically. Integration demos show pipeline connections live.
Flexible Pricing Options
Training fits various needs with certification included. Options range from self-paced to corporate group sessions.
FormatDurationPrice (INR)Ideal ForSelf-Learning Videos8-12 Hours4,999Budget starters Live Online Batch8-12 Hours24,999Group interaction One-to-One Online8-12 Hours59,999Custom focus Corporate Classroom/Online2-3 DaysContact UsTeam upskilling Chennai classroom options add local convenience. Self-paced works for night owls or weekend learners. Live batches offer Q&A time. One-to-one suits those needing extra attention on specific projects.
Corporate plans include group discounts and on-site delivery. All formats end with certification valid industry-wide. Prices include lifetime LMS access for review materials.
Key Benefits for Participants
Learners master bug detection and security scans. Teams reduce technical debt and improve speed. Certification stands out on resumes.
Benefits list:
Cuts rework by spotting issues early. Integrates with Jenkins, GitLab, Azure DevOps. Supports pull request checks. Free extras like quizzes from DevOpsSchool. Chennai job seekers gain an edge. Certified pros often land roles at top firms like TCS or Infosys. The skills apply immediately to current jobs too. Managers see productivity rise within weeks.
Regular use lowers bug rates by up to 50%. Security scans meet compliance like OWASP standards. Teams collaborate better with shared quality metrics.
Practical Integration Guide
Connect SonarQube to repos for auto-scans on commits. Use quality gates in pipelines to block poor code. Maven works for Java, SonarScanner for others.
Related terms: static code analysis, code quality metrics, vulnerability scanning, CI/CD integration, quality gates, technical debt, code coverage, branch analysis, plugin management, clean code practices.
This setup resolves 80% of issues pre-production. Start with a simple YAML config in GitLab CI. Add sonar-project.properties for custom settings. Test locally before full rollout.
For Azure DevOps, use tasks from marketplace. Jenkins plugins handle scans seamlessly. Monitor results in SonarQube UI or export to reports.
DevOpsSchool Platform Strengths
DevOpsSchool stands as a top hub for DevOps learning with 8000+ certified users. It offers Chennai classes alongside online formats. Free resources include videos, slides, blogs, and 60+ tool guides.
Platform highlights:
15+ years trainer average experience. 40+ happy clients, 4.5/5 ratings. Lifetime LMS, projects, interview prep. Access tutorials, cheatsheets, and mindmaps anytime. Community forums help with doubts. Chennai batches run frequently to suit local demand.
Guidance from Rajesh Kumar
Programs receive mentorship from Rajesh Kumar, a veteran with 20+ years in DevOps, SRE, and cloud. From ServiceNow and IBM, he trained 10,000+ at Nokia and HCL. His focus: practical CI/CD, Kubernetes, MLOps.
His approach:
Real-world automation demos. Cost-saving strategies. Hands-on for DevSecOps and AIOps. Sessions deliver immediate value. Rajesh shares case studies from global projects. Learners get tips tailored to Indian IT challenges.
Ideal Candidates
New developers, DevOps engineers, IT managers in Chennai. Basic coding knowledge suffices. No SonarQube experience required. Students finishing college also benefit for internships.
Learner Feedback
Trainees love the labs and quick wins. Many apply skills same day. 5.0 Google ratings praise support. “Fixed legacy code bugs overnight,” says one reviewer.
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Enroll in SonarQube Training in Chennai for skills and cert. Reach out today.
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What SonarQube Does – Simple Explanation
SonarQube is a free tool. It scans your code fast. It tells you what to fix. It finds bugs that crash apps. It spots bad style that makes code hard to read. It sees same code written twice. It finds spots with no tests. It shows hard parts that slow teams. It works on Java, Python, C#, JavaScript, PHP and 25 more languages. It checks code two ways: read it without running, or watch it run. It gives a score A to E on a color dashboard. Everyone sees it easy.
Think of SonarQube as a code doctor. It checks every line. It finds weak spots before apps break. Users stay happy. No lost business. Manual checks take days. Teams argue. SonarQube scans big projects in minutes. It shows line number. It says problem type. It rates danger: red bad, green ok. It lists fixes first. Bangalore areas like Whitefield IT Park, Electronic City Phase 1-2, Manyata Embassy Business Park need experts. They keep code clean. Teams work fast. Apps ship quick.
SonarQube parts are easy. Server shows charts and trends. Scanner reads code files. Quality Gates say pass or fail. Like 80% tests needed. No big bugs. Plugins add languages. Or make team rules. Start easy: Download server. Run on laptop. Scan hello world code. See results on browser. Next: Link to Jenkins or GitLab. Auto scan on code push. No misses. Best parts: Free forever. 30+ languages. Team dashboard. Track progress over time. Need only basic skills. Read code. Git push pull. Linux cd ls pwd. Classes teach from zero.
Why Learn in Bangalore
Bangalore is India’s IT hub. Full of jobs. Electronic City has Infosys. Whitefield has Accenture IBM. Manyata has Microsoft Google. New jobs daily on Naukri LinkedIn. Big firms like Infosys, Wipro, Accenture, IBM, TCS use SonarQube. Clean code. Early bugs. Fast apps. Classes mix talk and practice. Scan real Git projects. Fix bugs. See dashboard turn green.
Teachers have 15+ years experience. Share mistakes. Wrong plugins miss bugs. Easy gates let bad code live. Learning fits life: Online from home. Pause rewind. Classroom with friends. Company office training. Weekday evenings after 6PM. Weekends full days. One-to-one your speed. Videos ₹4,999 for nights. Live ₹24,999 ask live. Near tech parks. Less traffic. Kannada English. 400+ jobs in Bangalore. Freshers 6-8 LPA. Benefits like bus food insurance. Pros 12-18 LPA. Family life good. Certs top resume. GitHub clean code wins interviews.
Full Class Plan – Hands-On
10 parts. Real practice daily:
PartLearn ThisPracticeTimeIntroServer Scanner vs paid toolsInstall scan first code1 dayRulesBugs smells duplicatesFix Java Python top 102 daysGatesPass fail test limitsBlock bad code merge2 daysPRGit pull requestsBlock low quality2 daysPluginsAdd rules languagesJS PHP custom test1 dayCI/CDJenkins GitLab DockerAuto scan commits2 daysCloudAWS Azure SonarCloudTeam scans hotspots1 daySecureReports vuln fixesSonarSec critical1 dayAdvancedMulti module branchesBig apps scale1 dayEnterpriseLDAP roles databaseTeam admin production1 day Gates stop bad code. Custom rules for your bugs. Cert and lifetime videos.
Prices – Fit Any Budget
ModeHoursCost ₹FeaturesFor WhoVideos8-124,999Lifetime notes quizzesBeginners nightsLive Group8-1224,999Ask live projectsWorking pros1:18-1259,999Custom portfolioJob changersCompany2-3 daysQuoteOffice team Pay UPI card bank. Lifetime access. No refund after start. 2-3 people 10% off. 7+ 25% off.
SonarQube vs Others
FeatureSonarQubeCheckmarxVeracodeCoverityCostFree/cloud lowHigh $$$Very highHeavy licenseLanguages30+FewMediumFewChecksStatic + dynamicStatic onlyBoth paidStaticCI/CDBuilt-in easyPluginsComplexAdd toolsOpenYes big communityNoNoNoSupportFree forumsPaid slowPay expertsSmall Free. All languages. Perfect for all sizes.
Jobs and Pay in Bangalore
Junior: 6-8 LPA scans gates. Developer: 10-15 LPA rules pipelines. Lead: 18+ LPA team cloud. Architect: 20+ LPA strategy. Infosys Wipro want Sonar + Jenkins Git. GitHub wins interviews. Certs 30% more calls.
Why DevOpsSchool
DevOpsSchool trained 8000+. 40 clients. 4.5/5 stars. Sonar to K8s MLOps. Real projects GitHub. Job help. 15+ yr teachers. Lifetime LMS videos questions. Live doubts. Corporate onsite. Full topics green checks.
Rajesh Kumar Expert
Rajesh Kumar 20+ yrs DevOps SRE K8s ServiceNow Adobe. Trained 10k. Jenkins Sonar pro. Strict gates. Custom rules. Blogs YouTube GitHub free.
6 Easy Steps to Master
Install server scan Git. Fix Java smells duplicates. Git PR gates block bad. Jenkins auto scans. Cloud multi-team. Custom rules. 1hr/day. Forums help. Happy Students
Abhinav 5/5: Confidence real projects. Indrayani 5/5: Job after class. Ravi 5/5: Practical no theory. 4.1/5 Google.
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Selenium Explained Simply (No Tech Jargon)
Selenium automates browser tests without manual clicking every time. Works perfectly on Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge, and even headless mode for lightning-fast execution. Completely free open-source tool supporting your favorite languages: Java, Python, C#, Ruby, JavaScript.
Picture Selenium as your personal robot tester. It logs into websites automatically, fills out forms accurately, clicks buttons precisely, and verifies results instantly. Manual testing drags on for hours with repetitive clicks. Selenium blasts through entire test suites in minutes while catching bugs early in development. Kolkata’s thriving tech ecosystem in Salt Lake Sector V demands Selenium experts who can keep pace with rapid project iterations in agile teams.
Four Core Components Every Beginner Needs:
Selenium IDE: Simple record/playback tool built for Firefox browser WebDriver: Powerful API for writing sophisticated test scripts in code Selenium Grid: Scales tests across multiple machines/browsers simultaneously RC (Remote Control): Legacy component (mostly replaced by WebDriver) Perfect Learning Path: Start recording basic actions in IDE, graduate to coding powerful WebDriver scripts. Major advantages include cross-browser compatibility, reusable test code, seamless Jenkins CI/CD integration . Prerequisites remain beginner-friendly: basic programming knowledge, HTML/CSS understanding, fundamental testing concepts. Kolkata programs expertly bridge any knowledge gaps.
Why Kolkata Shines for Selenium Learning
Kolkata rapidly emerges as Eastern India’s premier IT destination. Salt Lake’s Sector V and Rajarhat IT parks overflow with Quality Assurance opportunities. Local training blends classroom theory with intensive hands-on practice using real demo applications like NewTours for mastering element locators. Seasoned instructors averaging 15+ years industry experience openly share critical pitfalls—like flaky tests caused by improper wait strategies or brittle XPath selectors.
Multiple Flexible Learning Formats Available:
Online Training: Perfect for working professionals Classroom Sessions: Hands-on with local peers Corporate Programs: Customized team training onsite Scheduling Options: Weekdays, weekends, or intensive 1:1 mentoring Budget-Friendly Pricing Structure: Self-paced video courses start at just ₹4,999 for night-shift workers. Interactive live batches priced at ₹24,999 deliver real-time doubt clearing and live projects. Classroom proximity eliminates long commutes while Bengali/English bilingual instruction ensures everyone understands perfectly.
Explosive Job Market Demand: Over 400 Selenium positions listed across Naukri/LinkedIn for Kolkata alone. Fresh graduates command 4-6 LPA starting salaries. Experienced professionals earn 10-18 LPA comfortably. Industry-recognized certifications impress HR screeners while hands-on project portfolios seal interview success.
Complete 8-12 Hour Training Roadmap (Module Breakdown)
These intensive programs deliver enterprise-level depth across 10 comprehensive modules:
ModuleCore Learning ObjectivesHands-On Practice ProjectsDurationSelenium FundamentalsIDE/WebDriver/Grid components vs QTP/UFTEnvironment setup & first automated script1 dayElement Locators MasteryID/Name/XPath/CSS/LinkText (static+dynamic)NewTours demo app complete login automation2 daysWeb InteractionsClick/sendKeys/dropdowns/tables/mouse actionsComplex forms, dynamic lists, table parsing2 daysAdvanced UI ElementsAlerts/frames/windows/drag-drop/hover effectsModal dialogs, iframe switching, advanced gestures2 daysActions Class Deep DiveMouse/keyboard combinations, scrolling, chainsRealistic user gesture simulations1 dayTest FrameworksTestNG setup, data/keyword/hybrid approachesComplete multi-test suite architecture2 daysPage Object Model (POM)Page classes, PageFactory @FindBy annotationsProfessional login page refactoring1 dayData-Driven TestingApache POI Excel read/write operationsParameterized login tests from spreadsheets1 dayProfessional ReportingExtentReports/Log4j integration & customizationPublication-ready test dashboards1 dayCI/CD Pipeline IntegrationMaven project structure, Jenkins automation, Git workflowsEnd-to-end automated testing pipeline1 day Pro Tips Included: Master implicit/explicit/fluent waits eliminating 90% flakiness. XPath power moves like //input[@id='user']//following::button[1] conquer complex UIs. Graduates receive industry certification plus lifetime Learning Management System (LMS) access.
Flexible Pricing Options for Every Budget & Schedule
Training FormatTotal DurationInvestment (₹)Standout FeaturesIdeal CandidateSelf-Paced Videos8-12 hours4,999Pre-recorded sessions, downloadable notes, practice quizzesBudget-conscious beginnersLive Online Batches8-12 hours24,999Real-time instructor Q&A, collaborative projects, peer learningWorking IT professionalsOne-to-One Mentoring8-12 hours59,999Personalized pace, unlimited doubt resolution, custom projectsCareer switchers & fast-trackersCorporate Programs2-3 intensive daysCustom QuoteTeam training, onsite delivery, enterprise customizationCompanies upskilling QA teams Payment Methods: UPI, credit/debit cards, direct NEFT transfers accepted. Lifetime platform access guaranteed post-enrollment (no refunds after commencement). Group Booking Discounts: 10% savings for 2-3 participants, 25% for groups of 7+.
Selenium vs Other Tools: Why It Dominates
Critical FeatureSeleniumUFT/QTPCypressPlaywrightTotal CostCompletely Free₹5L+/license/yearFreeFreeBrowser CoverageAll browsers + mobileIE/Chrome limitedChrome/Firefox/Edge onlyModern browsersLanguage Support6+ (Java/Python/C#/etc)VBScript onlyJavaScript onlyJS/TS/Python limitedParallel ExecutionSelenium Grid (excellent)Very limitedRequires pluginsBuilt-in (good)Legacy App SupportOutstandingBestPoorGoodGlobal CommunityMassive active ecosystemVendor-dependentRapidly growingEmerging Bottom Line: Selenium delivers unmatched web testing maturity without vendor lock-in. Cypress shines for modern single-page apps (SPAs) but fails on legacy enterprise applications.
Proven Career Progression & Salary Expectations
Immediate Post-Training Career Targets:
Junior Automation Tester: ₹4-7 LPA (test script maintenance & execution) Selenium Framework Developer: ₹8-13 LPA (framework design & maintenance) QA Team Lead: ₹15+ LPA (CI/CD pipeline ownership, team management) SDET (Software Development Engineer in Test): ₹12-20 LPA (development + test automation) Kolkata Market Reality: TCS, Cognizant, Wipro, Capgemini actively recruit WebDriver + TestNG specialists. Create standout GitHub repositories featuring complete e-commerce test automation projects. DevOpsSchool certifications increase interview callbacks by 30% .
Why DevOpsSchool Delivers Unmatched Results
DevOpsSchool proudly serves 8000+ certified learners across 40+ global enterprise clients while maintaining rock-solid 4.5/5 ratings. Training portfolio spans Selenium automation through advanced Kubernetes orchestration, AWS cloud architecture, DevSecOps pipelines, and production MLOps implementations.
Unrivaled Competitive Advantages:
Enterprise Scale: Alumni placed at Fortune 500 companies and high-growth startups worldwide Industry-Aligned Curriculum: Designed by 15+ year veteran faculty staying ahead of market trends Lifetime Career Support: Unlimited LMS access, 500+ interview preparation questions, direct job referrals 100% Interactive Delivery: Live doubt resolution using Kolkata-relevant business examples Corporate Excellence: Customized onsite programs accelerating entire QA team transformations Objective Comparison: Feature matrices consistently show green checkmarks for comprehensive Selenium coverage, responsive support, rich LMS resources where competitors show frustrating gaps.
Rajesh Kumar: World-Class Mentor with Battle-Tested Expertise
Training programs personally guided by Rajesh Kumar—carrying 20+ years mastering DevOps practices, DevSecOps security integration, Site Reliability Engineering (SRE), DataOps pipelines, AIOps intelligence, MLOps productionization, Kubernetes orchestration, and multi-cloud strategies at enterprise giants ServiceNow and Adobe.
Mentored 10,000+ professionals achieving Jenkins CI/CD mastery, Docker containerization expertise, and advanced Selenium frameworks seamlessly integrated with modern DevOps workflows. Global enterprise pedigree: Verizon and IBM international deployments deliver Fortune 500 production realities. Core philosophy: Explicit waits remain absolutely non-negotiable. Page Object Model (POM) enables massive test scalability. Apache POI unlocks true data-driven testing supremacy.
Free Learning Ecosystem: Extensive technical blogs, YouTube deep-dive interviews, battle-tested GitHub repositories provide continuous free learning. Transformation validated: Alumni universally testify: “Rajesh rebuilt my testing confidence from absolute zero to enterprise professional”. His patterns transform junior scripters into automation architects.
Your Complete 6-Step Hands-On Mastery Roadmap
Environment Setup: Install Java JDK + Eclipse IDE + WebDriver binaries Basic Scripting: Automate Google search for “Kolkata IT jobs” Locator Mastery: Practice XPath/CSS selectors on automationexercise.com Framework Building: Create TestNG.xml driven test suites Data-Driven Power: Implement Apache POI Excel parameterization Portfolio Ready: Push complete framework to public GitHub repository Daily Discipline: Dedicate 1 hour debugging common issues like element waits and stale references. Stack Overflow communities + official Selenium forums provide instant solutions.
Verified Student Success Stories
Abhinav Gupta (5/5 rating): “Interactive sessions transformed my understanding. Rajesh Kumar personally built my automation confidence.”
Indrayani Patil (5/5 rating): “Hands-on practice sessions cleared every single doubt completely.”
Ravi Daur & Sumit Kulkarni universally praise practical real-world approach. Platform Ratings: Google 4.1/5 stars. Excellent YouTube testimonials and Facebook reviews.
Fast Answers to Your Top Questions
Free demo available? Comprehensive pre-recorded video demonstrations ready immediately.
Real live projects included? Production-grade scenarios implemented post-core training.
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What Selenium Does Simply
Selenium runs tests on browsers without you clicking every time. It works with Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge, even without showing the browser for faster checks. Free to use with no extra cost, plus languages like Java, Python, C#, Ruby fit what you know.
Think of it like a helper that signs into websites, types in forms, presses buttons, and checks if things look right. Manual tests take hours; Selenium finishes sets in minutes and spots problems soon. In Hyderabad’s busy tech world with companies like Microsoft and Google, Selenium users manage quick project changes well.
Main pieces: Selenium IDE records easy steps on Firefox, WebDriver codes real control, Grid runs tests on many computers together, RC older style. Begin with IDE recording, move to WebDriver for strong tests. Big wins: checks all browsers, reuses code, links to tools like Jenkins.
You need basic Java or Python, some HTML/CSS, test ideas. Nothing too hard. Hyderabad classes cover gaps easy.
Why Hyderabad Rocks for Selenium
Hyderabad calls itself India’s Silicon Valley, Hi-Tech City full of QA jobs. Local classes mix book learning with practice on sites like NewTours for finding page parts. Teachers with 15+ years share mistakes like tests failing from wrong waits.
Options fit all: online, in-room, company groups – choose workdays, weekends, or one-on-one. Videos self-study at ₹4,999 for late nights, group live ₹24,999 for talks. Close by saves travel, Telugu/English helps everyone. Jobs hot – sites show 600+ Selenium spots in Hyderabad. Pay starts 5-7 LPA new, 12-20 LPA experienced. Classes give papers bosses like, plus project samples.
Full Learning Path Breakdown
Classes last 8-12 hours but go deep. See this table:
PartMain IdeasPractice WorkDaysSelenium StartParts (IDE, WebDriver, Grid), better than QTPSetup, first test1Page FindersID, name, XPath, CSS, links; changing onesNewTours sign-in2Page MovesClicks, type, lists, tablesForms, choice boxes2Hard UIPop-ups, frames, windows change, pull-drop, hoverBox tests2Action ToolsMouse/key mixes, scrollsHard clicks1Test PlansKinds (data/word/mix), TestNG startEasy test group2Page ModelPages as code files, PageFactory tagsFix sign-in page1Data WorkApache POI Excel read/writeTest with sheet data1ReportsExtentReports, Log4jTest show boards1Auto BuildMaven, Jenkins, Git easyFlow setup1 Makes strong test setups. Learn waits (basic/special/smart) to stop random fails. XPath tips like //input[@id=’user’]//next button fix hard pages. Finish with papers, forever class access.
Ways to Learn and Prices
Match your days:
WayHoursCost (₹)What You GetGood ForSelf Videos8-124,999Videos, notes, testsMoney saversLive Group8-1224,999Live talks, projectsJob peopleOne-on-One8-1259,999Your speed, all answersChange jobsCompany Room2-3Ask usGroup onsiteFirms Pay with phone apps, cards, bank. No money back after start, but keep access forever. Group deals: 10% off 2-3, 25% off 7+.
Selenium Wins Over Others
ThingSeleniumUFT/QTPCypressPlaywrightCostFree₹5L+/yearFreeFreeBrowsersAll incl phoneSomeNew onesModernLanguages6+One kindJSJS/PythonEasy StartCode workRecord easySimpleNew styleGroup RunGrid bestLittleAdd-onBuilt-inOld SitesGoodTopWeakOkHelp GroupBigCompanyGrowingNew Selenium best for web from long use, no tie to one maker. Cypress good for new sites but misses old.
Jobs and Pay After
Targets:
New Test Maker: 5-8 LPA, fix scripts Selenium Builder: 9-14 LPA, make plans Test Boss: 16+ LPA, lead checks/auto Code Tester: 13-22 LPA, build+test Hyderabad spots at Infosys, Deloitte want WebDriver+TestNG. Make online folder with shop tests. DevOpsSchool papers help 30% more calls.
Why DevOpsSchool Leads
DevOpsSchool has 8000+ done, 40+ happy groups, 4.5/5 score. Teaches Selenium to cloud tools with practice minus listed “NA” projects. Good things: Teachers 15+ years, see bios. Keep access forever, job help, full talks. Better than others by table: yes on Selenium, help, class site where no.
Rajesh Kumar Leads It
Guided by Rajesh Kumar, 20+ years in DevOps, safe DevOps, site watch, data ops, AI ops, ML ops, box groups, cloud at big firms like ServiceNow, Adobe. Taught 10k+ on build tools, boxes, Selenium mixes. World work at Verizon, IBM adds big company ways.
Tips: use special waits always, page model for big, POI for lists. Site writings/job talks free extra. Kids say: “Rajesh gave trust”.
Practice Steps Easy
Set Java+Eclipse+WebDriver Easy code: open Google, find “Hyderabad IT” Finders: XPath on test sites (automationexercise.com) Plans: TestNG group files Sheet: POI list work Online folder share One hour day fixes waits/old parts. Forums like StackOverflow aid.
What People Say
Abhinav Gupta (5/5): “Talks good, Rajesh gave trust.”
Indrayani (5/5): “Practice fixed doubts.”
Ravi Daur, Sumit praise real help.
Google 4.1/5, video/social strong.
Common Questions
Demo? Old videos Projects? Real after class Skip day? Videos + next group Computer? 2GB memory, any system Paper? Work known Start Now Steps
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Understanding Selenium Basics
Selenium automates browsers to test web apps without manual clicks every time. It controls Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge, and even headless modes for speed. Open-source means no license fees, and it supports Java, Python, C#, Ruby, JavaScript – pick your comfort.
Robot-like actions: logs into sites, fills forms, clicks buttons, verifies results Think of it as a robot that logs into sites, fills forms, clicks buttons, and verifies results. Unlike manual tests that take hours, Selenium runs suites in minutes, catching issues early. In Chennai’s tech scene with firms like Zoho and Freshworks, testers who know Selenium handle agile sprints smoothly.
Key parts include Selenium IDE for quick recordings, WebDriver for code control, Grid for parallel runs on many machines, and RC (now legacy). Start with IDE to record actions on Firefox, then code in WebDriver for power. Benefits hit hard: multi-browser checks, reusable scripts, CI/CD ties like Jenkins.
Pre-reqs stay simple – basic Java or Python, HTML/CSS knowledge, testing ideas. No deep coding needed at first. Chennai courses fill gaps fast.
Why Chennai for Selenium Learning
Chennai buzzes as India’s Detroit for IT, with OMR road packed with QA roles. Local training mixes theory and practice on apps like NewTours for locators. Trainers from 15+ years industry share fails like flaky tests from poor waits.
Classes run online, classroom, corporate – pick weekdays, weekends, or 1:1. Self-paced videos suit night owls at ₹4,999, live batches ₹24,999 for interaction. Proximity cuts travel, plus Tamil/English mix helps.
Market demand soars – Indeed shows 500+ Selenium jobs in Chennai alone. Salaries kick at 4-6 LPA for juniors, 10-18 LPA seniors. Training adds certs that HR loves, plus portfolios from projects.
Deep Dive into Course Syllabus
Top programs span 8-12 hours but pack depth. Here’s expanded breakdown:
ModuleKey TopicsHands-On FocusDurationIntro to SeleniumComponents (IDE, WebDriver, Grid), pros/cons vs QTPInstall, first script1 dayLocators & ElementsID, name, XPath, CSS, link text; dynamic findsNewTours login practice2 daysWeb InteractionsClicks, sends keys, dropdowns, tablesForms, lists handling2 daysAdvanced UIAlerts (simple/prompt), frames, windows switch, drag-drop, hoverModal/pop-up tests2 daysActions ClassMouse/keyboard combos, scrollsComplex gestures1 dayFrameworks IntroTypes (data/keyword/hybrid), TestNG basicsSimple suite build2 daysPage Object ModelPages as classes, PageFactory @FindByRefactor login page1 dayData HandlingApache POI for Excel read/writeData-driven login tests1 dayReporting & LogsExtentReports, Log4jTest results dashboards1 dayCI/CD IntegrationMaven, Jenkins, Git basicsPipeline setup1 day Total builds pro frameworks. Practice waits (implicit/explicit/fluent) to kill flakiness. XPath tricks like //input[@id=’user’]//following::button handle tough UIs. Courses end with certs, lifetime LMS access.
Training Modes and Costs
Fit your life:
ModeDurationPrice (₹)FeaturesBest FitSelf-Paced Videos8-12 hrs4,999Recordings, notes, quizzesBudget startersLive Online Batch8-12 hrs24,999Real-time Q&A, projectsWorking folksOne-to-One Online8-12 hrs59,999Custom pace, doubts clearedCareer switchersCorporate Classroom2-3 daysCustom quoteTeam sessions, onsiteCompanies Payments via UPI, cards, NEFT. No refunds post-start, but lifetime access. Discounts for groups: 10% for 2-3, 25% for 7+.
Selenium Stands Tall vs Rivals
FeatureSeleniumUFT/QTPCypressPlaywrightCostFree₹5L+/yrFreeFreeBrowsersAll + mobileIE/ChromeChrome/FF/EdgeAll modernLanguages6+VBScriptJSJS/TS/PythonSetupCode-heavyRecord easySimpleModern APIParallelGrid excelsLimitedPlugin neededBuilt-inLegacy SupportGreatBestPoorGoodCommunityHugeVendorGrowingRising Selenium rules web due to maturity, no vendor lock. Cypress shines for JS/SPA but skips old browsers.
Real Career Paths and Salaries
Post-training targets:
Junior Automation Tester: 4-7 LPA, script maintenance Selenium Developer: 8-12 LPA, framework builds QA Lead: 15+ LPA, team tests/CI SDET: 12-20 LPA, code+test Chennai postings at TCS, Cognizant, Accenture need WebDriver+TestNG. Build GitHub repo with e-commerce tests. Certs from DevOpsSchool boost resumes 30%.
DevOpsSchool as Top Choice
DevOpsSchool boasts 8000+ certified, 40+ clients, 4.5/5 rating. Covers Selenium to Kubernetes, AWS, with real projects sans “NA” live ones listed.
Perks:
Faculty 15+ yrs, check profiles Lifetime support, LMS, interview Qs Stands out vs others via comparison table: checkmarks on Selenium, support, LMS where rivals lack.
Rajesh Kumar’s Expert Touch
Mentored by Rajesh Kumar, 20+ yrs across DevOps, SRE, MLOps at ServiceNow, Adobe. Trained 10k+ on Jenkins, Docker, Selenium hybrids. Global stints at Verizon, IBM bring MNC workflows.
His tips: always explicit waits, Page Object for scale, POI for data. Blogs/interviews on his site add free value. Students rave: “Rajesh built confidence”.
Hands-On Practice Roadmap
Install Java+Eclipse+WebDriver Script basics: open Google, search “Chennai IT” Locators: XPath on demo sites (automationexercise.com) Frameworks: TestNG.xml for suites Excel: POI read test data Git push portfolio Daily 1hr fixes waits, stale elements. Communities like StackOverflow help.
Student Voices and Proof
Abhinav Gupta (5/5): “Interactive, Rajesh boosted confidence.”
Indrayani (5/5): “Hands-on cleared queries.”
Ravi Daur, Sumit Kulkarni echo practical gains.
Google 4.1/5, YouTube/FB reviews strong.
FAQs from Real Queries
Demo? Pre-recorded videos Projects? Real scenarios post-course Miss class? Recordings + next batch System? 2GB RAM, any OS Cert? Industry-recognized Next Steps to Enroll
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Now, any “critical vulnerability” with a “demonstrable impact” on Microsoft’s online services is eligible for a bounty award. This applies to code owned and managed by Microsoft, as well as to anything delivered by a third party or via open-source.
Threat actors “don’t care who owns the code they try to exploit,” Tom Gallagher, VP of engineering at the Microsoft Security Response Center, wrote in a blog post announcing the new security policy. “The same approach should apply to the security community who continue to partner with us to provide critical insights that help protect our customers.”
Goal to ‘incentivize research’
‘In Scope by Default’ was announced at Black Hat Europe on Friday, with Gallagher saying that Microsoft “will do whatever it takes” to remediate surfaced issues.
This strategic shift comes as attackers continuously up their game, aided by AI tools. Microsoft was recently impacted by a zero-day vulnerability in SharePoint that trickled down to businesses and government agencies alike, and in October, the company’s own security update triggered a range of failures. And just today, to plug the gap until Microsoft can develop its own fix, free unofficial patches were made available by a third party for a newly-discovered Windows zero-day vulnerability that gives attackers the ability to crash the Remote Access Connection Manager (RasMan) service.
Microsoft has employed a range of tactics to combat these threats. Gallagher pointed out that, in 2024, the company awarded more than $17 million through its bug bounty program and live hacking events, and its strategy pivot will expand award eligibility. Rather than only being offered for bugs in defined scopes, issues with all online services will be included by default, and as soon as the services are released.
“Our goal is to incentivize research on the highest risk areas, especially the areas that threat actors are most likely to exploit,” said Gallagher.
Eligibility will now include:
Microsoft-owned domains and cloud services. Security researchers without Microsoft insider perspective will be encouraged to target its infrastructures via agreed upon rules of engagement. Third-party code, including open source. In cases where no bug bounty exists in this area, Microsoft will now offer one. Identifying vulnerabilities in third-party code can help raise the bar for “everyone who relies on this code,” Gallagher noted. This shift is “quite significant,” particularly for a company of Microsoft’s size, noted Erik Avakian, technical counselor at Info-Tech Research Group. The new default inclusion policy is backed by process and governance, and is being applied across the tech giant’s “massive, heterogeneous ecosystem.”
“Microsoft is explicitly pulling third-party and open-source dependencies into scope when they impact Microsoft services, which reflects how real attacks actually traverse shared infrastructure rather than clean product boundaries,” said Avakian.
Researchers are welcome to submit their findings for assessment and for coordinated disclosure, the practice of privately reporting vulnerabilities to vendors so that they can diagnose and fix issues before they are announced publicly.
Microsoft and its partners follow the Rules of Engagement for Responsible Security Research, Gallagher noted, which encourages a variety of red teaming activities, such as performing vulnerability assessments on Azure virtual machines (VMs), testing surge capacity, attempting to break out of system boundaries and shared service containers, testing security monitoring and detection systems, and evaluating conditional access.
However, these rules of engagement prohibit red teamers from using or accessing credentials that aren’t their own, launching phishing attacks against Microsoft employees, performing denial-of-service testing or other testing that generates excessive traffic, or interacting with storage accounts not included in a user’s own subscription.
Pros and cons to the approach
This widening of scope isn’t necessarily new, noted Info-Tech’s Avakian, though cloud service providers (CSPs), financial institutions, and SaaS companies publish narrower scope language and handle many cases through back-channel negotiation. But much of this still relies heavily on researcher goodwill and internal judgment calls.
Microsoft’s wider scope is a bit different, and could result in fewer gray-area arguments and the “is this in scope?” back-and-forth questioning that can expend time and create friction with researchers, said Avakian. It also provides better signaling: If people don’t fear disqualification, they’re more likely to submit early-stage findings. This is great for defenders and can foster stronger trust in the research community.
“It helps send a clear message: ‘We want to hear about problems,’ and internally, it forces ownership,” said Avakian. “Once something’s in scope by default, it helps to force maturity.”
However, this could get difficult when it comes to volume, potentially leading to more low-quality reports and speculative or “nebulous” findings, he said. Engineering teams can burn out quickly if everything is treated as urgent, or if severity isn’t well-communicated.
“But this model can work if severity discipline is rock solid,” said Avakian.
However, attackers could benefit indirectly if defender teams become overloaded, where potential noise could drown out real signals, and fix velocity could slow due to triage backlogs. “In other words, operational drag could very well become the attacker’s friend,” said Avakian.
Researchers, for their part, might go down unconventional attack path rabbit holes, and less ethical hackers may spray “low-effort findings” at scale and use ambiguity to pressure for bounty money or even publicly frame rejections as Microsoft ignoring security, he noted.
Ultimately, “scope is really a governance decision,” said Avakian, pointing out that enterprises fall behind when vulnerability programs are still written primarily to reduce payouts, minimize exposure, and protect brand optics.
“Microsoft is signaling that operational clarity beats defensive ambiguity,” said Avakian. However, “in scope by default” only works with maturity behind it.
“If you don’t already have strong governance, triage processes, consistent severity models, and engineering accountability, it becomes problematic,” he said. “Automation, enrichment, and experienced human judgment matter more than ever here, and Microsoft appears to be clearly investing in that long game.”
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According to security researcher Ben Zimmermann, a Home Depot employee published a private GitHub access token sometime in early 2024, likely by mistake.
Zimmerman told TechCrunch that when he tested the token, it granted access to private Home Depot repos on GitHub, with write permissions, as well as access to the company’s cloud infrastructure, including order fulfillment and inventory management systems.
Zimmerman, who told TechCrunch he has disclosed similar exposures to other companies, said he did not get a response to several emails he sent to Home Depot about the leaked credential.
“Home Depot is the only company that ignored me,” he said.
The leaked credential has since been removed from public view after TechCrunch contacted the company last week.
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We've rounded up all of the new features your iPhone is getting in iOS 26.2.
Alarms for Reminders
The Reminders app has a new option to have an alarm go off when a reminder is due. Setting up an alarm can be done by toggling on the "Urgent" option when creating a reminder.
When a Reminder alarm activates, it displays a snooze option or a slide to stop option. If you snooze it, it will show a Live Activity countdown on the Lock Screen that includes an option to complete the reminder or reschedule it. Apple distinguishes Reminders alarms from standard alarms with a new blue color.
Apple provides a splash screen letting users know about the feature, plus a small banner that shows up when you go to add a new entry in the Reminders app after updating to iOS 26.2.
Lock Screen
The Lock Screen has a new Liquid Glass slider that lets you customize the appearance of the time. When using the "Glass" option, you can use the slider to make the time look almost entirely clear, or give it a more frosted look.
There's still a separate Solid toggle that turns off the Liquid Glass appearance for the clock entirely if you want to opt for a much more opaque design, and you can also still use the color options for the time.
Liquid Glass Settings
When using the Liquid Glass "Tinted" option that reduces transparency, there's a warning that the Tinted option cannot be used in tandem with the Reduce Transparency and Increase Contrast Accessibility settings.
Turning on Tinted mode is able to turn off Reduce Transparency and Increase Contrast automatically. In the prior update, there was no option to turn on Tinted mode without turning off these features manually.
AirDrop
iOS 26.2 increases the security of AirDrop. The update adds an extra layer of verification when using AirDrop with unknown contacts.
There is an option to generate an AirDrop code on the receiver's device, which can then be entered on the sender's device to complete the transfer. Codes allow AirDrop to work for a 30-day period.
People you have shared a code with can be managed by opening up the Settings app, selecting the General section, choosing AirDrop, and tapping on "Manage Known AirDrop Contacts."
Apple Music
Apple Music supports offline lyrics, so you can see a song's lyrics when not connected to Wi-Fi or cellular.
Your Favorite Songs playlist also now shows up in Top Picks on the home tab.
Sleep Score
With iOS 26.2 and watchOS 26.2, Apple has adjusted the ranges for the Sleep Score feature that it introduced earlier this year. The new Sleep Score numbers better match how people might be feeling after a night of sleep.
These are the new scores:
Very Low - 0-40 (previously 0-29)
Low - 41-60 (previously 30-49)
OK - 61-80 (previously 50-69)
High - 81-95 (previously 70-89)
Very High - 96-100 (previously 90-100)
The "Very High" rank used to be "Excellent," but Apple changed the name to be more in line with the other labels.
Sleep Scores are available on all Apple Watch models compatible with watchOS 26.2 and can be found in the Health app on the iPhone. Apple designed Sleep Score to provide an overall sense of sleep patterns, so users can identify habits that might impact their sleep.
Sleep Score takes into account sleep duration, bedtime, and interruptions to assign a nightly score that represents sleep quality. Duration is worth 50 points, bedtime is worth 30, and interruptions (times woken up in the night) are worth 20, for a total of 100 possible points each night.
Podcasts
The Podcasts app has three new features, including automatically generated chapters, options to see mentions of other podcasts from the transcript and the player, and access to links mentioned in a podcast on the episode page.
Passwords
In the Settings section of the Passwords app, there's an option to manage websites where passwords are not saved when signing in.
Freeform
The Freeform app now supports tables that can hold text, images, documents, and drawings. Cells intelligently resize to fit content, providing structure.
Apple News
Apple updated the design of Apple News, adding quick access top buttons for categories like sports, puzzles, politics, business, and food.
There's also a dedicated tab for Following, which has been decoupled from the search interface.
Home App
The Home app now supports multipack accessory pairing. You can use the same setup code to enroll multiple accessories that are sold together.
Flash for Alerts
The Flash for Alerts option in the Accessibility section of the Settings app allows users to have the screen flash when there's an incoming notification. Previously, this setting was limited to the LED on the back of the iPhone.
Users can swap to the screen flash or have both flash at the same time when notifications come in.
Enhanced Safety Alerts
In the Notifications section of the Settings app, there's an Enhanced Safety Alerts section for managing earthquake alerts, imminent threat alerts, and activating improved alert delivery, a feature that uses location to improve the reliability of alerts.
Apple says that Enhanced Safety Alerts provide rich information like a map of affected areas and links to additional safety guidance.
Enhanced Safety Alerts is limited to the United States.
Measure App
Apple's Measure app now features a Liquid Glass design for the level, with two Liquid Glass bubbles instead of white circles.
Games App
There's an option to sort games in the Games app Library by size, in addition to Name and Recent. In-game challenge score banners provide real-time updates when someone new has taken the lead in a game you're playing.
The Games app also supports navigation with a controller and real-time updates to challenge scores during gameplay, plus there's enhanced support for controllers like the Backbone and Razer.
CarPlay
The CarPlay app supports disabling pinned messages in the Messages app for drivers who prefer the classic Messages view that was available before iOS 26.2.
Menu Animations
For pop-out menus that expand from a corner button, iOS 26.2 adds a quicker, bouncier animation that looks like the animation that Apple showed off at WWDC.
Privacy
When you access your Apple Account for the first time after installing iOS 26.2, you'll see an alert letting you know that Apple's privacy information for Apple Accounts has been updated to better explain how personal information is collected and used by Apple.
AirPods Live Translation for EU
iOS 26.2 expands AirPods Live Translation to the European Union. Apple had to delay the feature in the EU to complete the engineering work needed to comply with the requirements of the Digital Markets Act.
AirPods Live Translation works with the AirPods Pro 3, AirPods Pro 2, and AirPods 4 with ANC. It is available in English, French, German, Portuguese, Spanish, Italian, Chinese (Simplified and Traditional Mandarin), Japanese, and Korean at the current time.
iPhone Changes in Japan
Siri Replacement
Apple is laying the groundwork for a new option that will let iPhone users in Japan choose a different default voice assistant. A press and hold gesture on the Side Button only activates Siri in earlier versions of iOS.
iPhone users in Japan will be able to select a new voice-based conversation app to activate with the Side Button, allowing alternative assistants like Gemini or Alexa to be used on the iPhone. Developer documentation confirms that it will only be available for Japanese Apple Accounts owned by people living in Japan.
Search Engine Choice
After installing iOS 26.2, iPhone users in Japan will be prompted to select a preferred search engine. Options include Bing, Google, DuckDuckGo, Yahoo Japan, or Ecosia, the same options available globally in the Safari settings. In most other countries, Google is the default search engine and there is no prompt to choose a different option when the iPhone first starts up.
While iPhone users outside of Japan can choose one of the other options, doing so requires going into the Safari section of the Settings app to make a change.
Third Party App Stores
iOS 26.2 will allow iPhone users in Japan to install alternative app marketplaces, similar to the European Union.
Texas App Store Changes
With iOS 26.2, Apple is adding tools for developers that will help them comply with the App Store Accountability Act that goes into effect in Texas in 2026. Apple users in Texas will need to confirm whether they are 18 years or older when creating an Apple Account, and parents will need to provide consent for their children's App Store downloads and in-app transactions.
Apple will share user age range information with developers, and developers will need to implement systems for notifying parents about significant app changes and allowing parents to revoke a child's access to an app at any time.
Bonus: iPadOS 26.2 Multitasking
In iPadOS 26.2, Apple is expanding on the updated multitasking that it introduced in iPadOS 26.1. There's an option to drag and drop apps from the App Library, Dock, and Spotlight into Slide Over and tiled views, restoring some functionality that was removed in the iPadOS 18 to iPadOS 26 transition.
Bug Fixes
There are two notable bug fixes in iOS 26.2. Apple addressed an issue that could cause pre-release albums in the Apple Music Library not to be playable at release time, and it addressed an issue where a Privacy and Security setting could be incorrectly marked as managed by an enterprise organization.
Security Updates
iOS 26.2 addresses over 20 vulnerabilities, including two bugs that are known to have been actively exploited.
There are a pair of WebKit vulnerabilities that could allow maliciously crafted web content to execute code or cause memory corruption. Apple says that the bugs might have been exploited in an attack against targeted individuals on versions of iOS before iOS 26.
One of the WebKit bugs was fixed with improved memory management, while the other was addressed with improved validation.
There are several other vulnerabilities that were fixed too, across apps and services. An App Store bug could allow users to access sensitive payment tokens, processing a malicious image file could lead to memory corruption, photos in the Hidden Album could be viewed without authentication, and passwords could be unintentionally removed when remotely controlling a device with FaceTime.
Now that these vulnerabilities have been publicized by Apple, even those that were not exploited before might be taken advantage of now. Apple recommends all users update their devices to iOS 26.2, iPadOS 26.2, and macOS Tahoe 26.2 as soon as possible.
Compatibility
iOS 26.2 is available on all iPhones that support iOS 26.
What's Next
Apple is likely to release the first beta of its next update, iOS 26.3, as soon as next week.Related Roundups: iOS 26, iPadOS 26Related Forum: iOS 26
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At the "Software Update Complete" stage where you normally tap on continue to get to the Home Screen, there might be an extra little bit of information. Some users are seeing a warning that future updates will be automatically downloaded and installed, with the option toggled on automatically if the Continue button is tapped. There's a subtle "Only Download Automatically" option that does not opt you into automatic updates if you're paying attention, but it's easy to miss.
You won't see iOS 26.2 turn on automatic software updates if you already have them on, and it doesn't even seem to be showing up for all users that have automatic update installation turned off. You might want to double check your settings just in case, and even if iOS 26.2 didn't turn on automatic software updates, it's worth knowing about the possibility because it's an option that Apple can sneak into any update. If you've ever had an update mysteriously install on your device when you didn't manually do it, it's probably because automatic software updates was quietly turned back on.
If you did install iOS 26.2 and accidentally turned on automatic updates, you can undo it by going to General > Software Update > Automatic Updates and toggling the option off. From there, you can choose to allow updates to automatically download, and toggle off the automatic installation of system files. Related Roundups: iOS 26, iPadOS 26Related Forum: iOS 26
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There are three new projectors, including the Star Light Projector Nebula, the Star Light Projector Ocean Wave, and the higher-end Galaxy Light Projector 2 Pro. I was intrigued by the idea of HomeKit-connected light projectors, so I tested two of the three products.
Star Light Projector (Ocean Wave)
There are two variants of the Star Light Projector, the Nebula that mimics the night sky, and the Ocean Wave that has more of an oceanic vibe. The Ocean Wave Star Light Projector is one of Govee's more affordable projectors at $50 on sale, and it's a fun nightlight experience, especially for children.
The projector is on a rotating base that can be adjusted as needed for the space that it's in, and it covers up to 540 square feet. It's more than big enough to bathe the entire ceiling of your average bedroom in soft, shifting light. It's about eight inches tall and six inches long, so it can tuck right on a bedside table or dresser to light the room.
There is a textured lens that covers four RGBW lamp beads, and together, that setup allows for a water-like ripple pattern. I didn't think it necessarily looked quite like I was underwater, but some colors were more convincing than others.
Along with the light under the lens, there's a laser module that projects pinpoints of light meant to be stars. The laser light looks like stars, and that was somewhat confusing with the water aesthetic. I ended up with mesmerizing light effects, but not a lighting experience that made me feel like I was under the sea or looking at the sky. It's a chaotic mix that doesn't quite work.
While the lighting effects produced by the projector feature multiple colors and patterns that can be adjusted in the app, the laser is a static green color and it can't be changed. If the laser light is on, it's green, and that didn't look great with some of the other colors. You need a fairly dark room for the projector to work as intended. It needs to be the only light that's on, and it needs to be dark outside.
There is an included speaker and you can turn on white noise options to add to the oceanic effect, but the speaker quality was just okay. I am someone that sleeps with white noise, and I would not pick the projector over another noise machine. For a child that doesn't know much of a difference, the sounds would likely be plenty soothing, and it might also work well for meditation. My cat was enthralled with it, so pets can enjoy the lighting effects too. If you don't like the white noise options, you can connect to it via Bluetooth and play music from an iPhone. There is a subtle noise from the projector, but I'm not sure you would hear it unless you were right next to it.
The laser can be turned off, and the light can be dimmed for sleep, plus there are options to set timers. This would make for a great nightlight/sound machine in a child's room, and all the different settings and light patterns are fun to play with. The app has quite a few presets to choose from, some of which have an accompanying sound and some of which don't, but you can also create your own. I liked the amount of control I had and all of the patterns available with this model, because surprisingly, the more expensive model is a bit more limited in scope because of its specialization.
This model does not come with a power adapter, so you'll need to supply your own, but it does come with a USB-C to USB-A cable. The USB-A side plugs into the power adapter, and I would have much preferred a USB-C to USB-C cable so I didn't have to hunt down a USB-A power adapter, which I have been ridding my house of.
Govee Galaxy Light Projector 2 Pro
The Galaxy Light Projector 2 Pro is Govee's higher-end projector option, and it's quite a bit different from the more affordable Star Projector variants. I don't have much experience with projectors, so this review ended up sending me down a rabbit hole.
Why would someone pay $160+ for this projector when there are options with more customizability at a lower price? The answer is resolution and the ultimate feel of the lighting effect. The Projector 2 Pro doesn't use different colored lights and textured lenses, instead passing light through high-resolution film discs.
There are eight film discs to select from, and the image on the film is projected onto the ceiling or the wall. The discs have good variation in color and effect, but I was disappointed to learn that there are no additional discs I can buy. These are also proprietary, so you can't exactly buy discs somewhere else and pop them into the projector.
There's a 4-megapixel lens and a 230 lux light, and the combination produces vivid colors and a realistic effect that feels like you're immersed in space. Govee says that you don't need total darkness for the projector to work, but that's not really true. It looks a lot better when the room is completely dark.
You can leave a nightlight on or have a lamp on in the room, but it really fades the effect. Even a TV washes it out too much. You also need to make sure to adjust the focus after you get the light positioned where you want it to project, otherwise it will look blurry. If you don't have a dark enough room and don't adjust the focus, it's going to look washed out. You also need to ensure you have good placement in a room and the right angle. There is soft motor sound when the projector is turned on, and occasionally, I noticed some minor jumps in rotation. I am sound sensitive and the noise didn't bother me, but if it's right next to your head and you want total silence, it could be an irritation.
The Light Projector 2 Pro covers up to 300 square feet with a 90 degree projection, which is ideal for bedrooms. I found it to be a little too small for the living room, and it does look best when it can cover an entire ceiling. I have vaulted ceilings in most rooms. In rooms with higher vaulted ceilings, the projector didn't look the best, perhaps because the distance was just too far. Lower ceilings looked better, and on Amazon, Govee actually recommends using the star projector within a distance of 3.28 feet to 9.84 feet, ruling out taller ceilings.
The projected scenes rotate to provide movement, and a laser that provides moving stars adds to the effect. The laser is blue, which means the stars are always blue. Blue works well with most scenes, but with both of the light projectors I tested, I wanted to be able to change star color. Laser color is static, though, and there aren't multiple options, which is a major downside. The laser stars have two different movement patterns, including diffuse or gather, both of which created unique effects with each film disc. Star speed can be adjusted, and the stars can also be turned off entirely.
There are preset scene options to choose from, some of which are tied to white noise, but even with the more expensive Light Projector 2 Pro, I didn't like the white noise quality. The speaker is just okay and doesn't sound like it has any depth. I would not get this for the white noise function.
The projector has a separate, rubberized base, and the shape of the projector allows it to be positioned anywhere on the base, so it's easy to adjust the angle to get the light in the right spot. There's a 90-degree projection angle to work with. The device is nine inches long and six inches wide, so it's a little bigger than the more affordable models.
The Galaxy Light Projector 2 Pro does provide a realistic night sky effect that's immersive and pretty to look at, but you are limited to the eight different discs. Star patterns and scenes mix things up a bit, but it can get boring looking at the same pattern night after night. I think this projector looks great, but it needs more scene options and I hope Govee sells additional discs in the future.
There is nowhere on the projector to store discs, so it's easy to misplace them. Govee does give you a little book to store them in, but just one sleepy night of not putting a disc away has the potential to result in a lost one. I also can't seem to take the discs out of the projector or put them in without touching the film, which is frustrating.
Govee App
The projectors connect to Wi-Fi and can be controlled with the Govee app. The app has a main view where you can see each Govee product, and you can tap on one to get to the different options.
The Govee app is fine for the most part. It works and does what I expect, but it's also messy. There are ads for other products in several places, and controls that are offered without explanation. It's definitely an app that has the potential to be confusing.
For the Ocean Wave projector, you can control the speed of the light and to some extent, the color, but colors are dictated by the bulbs inside. They aren't multi-color LED bulbs, so you can't set it to any color that you want. Changing wave speed also doesn't make that much of a difference, so there is a limited amount of customization. You can turn off the wave effect or the stars and enable preset scenes, some of which have accompanying sounds.
The Galaxy Light Projector 2 Pro has fewer settings because there are no colors. You can change the speed of image rotation, change the speed of the stars, and turn those features on or off. You can also adjust the direction of the stars and activate scenes that have accompanying music. The preset scenes were a disappointment for the most part because almost all of them turn off the projection and rely just on a star pattern.
There are features in the app that seem unnecessary, like AI for describing scenes (mostly because there are so few actual options that make a visual difference), and a community feature that shows videos of scenes other people have created. There are some practical options for the two projectors, like controlling the timer, setting times for the projector to turn on, and grouping devices together for multi-device control.
HomeKit
You can bind the Govee projectors to HomeKit using Matter, as long as you have a Matter hub. In the Apple ecosystem, HomePods and Apple TVs serve as hubs.
There's a limited amount that you can do with HomeKit, and it doesn't offer the full suite of customizations that are available in the Govee app. You can turn the light on or off and include it in scenes and automations along with other HomeKit products.
It supports changing the light color as with any HomeKit light, but this feature doesn't work in practice because the Home app offers color options that are not supported by the projector. You can also use Siri to turn the projector off and on, which can be useful, and you can change the brightness.
Bottom Line
Both projectors are fun nighttime accessories, but I can only recommend the Star Light Projector Ocean Wave. It doesn't have discs to fuss with, there are multiple color options to play with, and it's not too expensive.
The Galaxy Light Projector 2 Pro looks awesome, but there are too many caveats. The room has to be entirely dark, the ceiling height has to be right, the angle has to be right, and you have to adjust the focus just right. Even meeting those parameters, you get a limited number of scenes with no option to purchase additional discs. If it were priced closer the Ocean Wave and Nebula projectors, that might make it more worthwhile, but this doesn't feel like a $180 device.
I wouldn't recommend buying either of these projectors at full price, but there are often sales you can catch.
How to Buy
The Star Light Projector Ocean Wave is priced at $50 from Amazon, and the Galaxy Light Projector 2 Pro is available for $160 from Amazon.
Note: Govee provided MacRumors with an Ocean Wave Light Projector and Galaxy Light Projector 2 Pro Projector for the purpose of this review. No other compensation was received.
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With AWS introducing Kiro, Docker demonstrated how Docker Sandboxes and MCP Toolkit allow developers to run agents inside isolated containers, keeping host environments and secrets out of reach. The result is a practical setup where agents can write code, run tests, and use tools safely, while you stay focused on building, not cleaning up accidental damage.
Local AI Agents, Isolation, and Docker at AWS re:Invent
Two weeks ago, a Reddit user posted how their filesystem was accidentally deleted by Google Antigravity. And the top comment?
Alright no more antigravity outside of a container
And another user’s home directory was recently wiped using Claude Code this past week. And yet another top comment:
That’s exactly why Claude code should be used only inside an isolated container or vm
We agree that this should never happen and that containers provide the proper isolation and segmentation.
At AWS re:Invent 2025, we were able to show off this vision using Kiro running in our new Docker sandboxes, using MCP servers provided by the Docker MCP Toolkit.
If you weren’t able to attend or visit us at the booth, fear not! I’ll share the demo with you.
Jim Clark, one of Docker’s Principal Engineers, providing a demo of running an secured AI development environment using Docker’s sandboxes and MCP Toolkit
Giving Kiro safety guardrails
Docker Sandboxes provide the ability to run an agent inside an isolated environment using containers. In this environment, the agent has no access to credentials stored on the host and can only access the files of the specified project directory.
As an example, I have some demo AWS credentials on my machine:
> cat ~/.aws/credentials [default] aws_access_key_id=demo_access_key aws_secret_access_key=demo_secret_key
Now, I’m going to clone the Catalog Service demo project and start a sandbox using Kiro:
git clone https://github.com/dockersamples/catalog-service-node.git cd catalog-service-node docker sandbox run --mount-docker-socket kiro
The --mount-docker-socket flag is added to give the sandbox the Docker socket, which will allow the agent to run my integration tests that use Testcontainers.
On the first launch, I will be required to authenticate. After that’s done, I will ask Kiro to tell me about the AWS credentials it has access to:
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From here, Kiro will search the typical places AWS credentials are configured. But, finally, it reaches the following conclusion:
Currently, there are no AWS credentials configured on your system And why is this? The credentials on the host are not accessible inside the sandbox environment. The agent is in the isolated environment and only has access to the current project directory.
Giving Kiro secure tools with the MCP Toolkit
If we take a step back and think about it, the only credential an agent should have access to is to authenticate with the model provider. All other credentials belong to the tools (or MCP servers) around the agent.
And that’s where the MCP Toolkit comes in!
Sandboxes don’t yet have an automatic way to connect to the MCP Toolkit (it’s coming soon!). Until that’s available I will start a MCP Gateway with the following command:
docker mcp gateway run --transport=streaming
There are a variety of ways to configure Kiro with MCP servers, but the project-level configuration provides an easy way that also works with sandboxes.
In the project, I will create a .kiro/settings/mcp.json file with the following contents:
{ "mcpServers": { "docker-mcp-toolkit": { "type": "http", "url": "http://host.docker.internal:8811/" } } }
After restarting Kiro, I can ask it about the available tools:
/tools
The output then shows the following tools coming from the MCP Gateway:
docker-mcp-toolkit (MCP) - code-mode trusted - mcp-add trusted - mcp-config-set trusted - mcp-create-profile trusted - mcp-exec trusted - mcp-find trusted - mcp-remove trusted
These tools highlight the ability to dynamically add and remove MCP servers through the Gateway.
By using an AGENTS.md file, I can provide to the agent on which MCP servers to use and give an additional nudge to remove those servers when they’re no longer needed (which will reduce my context size and costs). This is what my file looks like:
# Special instructions - When info is needed from GitHub, use the `github-official` MCP server. This will ensure proper auth tokens are used. - When adding MCP servers, be sure to activate all tools. - When you have the required info from any MCP server, remove the MCP server to reduce the number of tools in the context.
Before Kiro can use the GitHub MCP server, I need to ensure I’ve configured the MCP server with my OAuth credentials.
Screenshot of the Docker Desktop dashboard showing the GitHub Official MCP server listing within the MCP Toolkit. Specifically, it shows the OAuth configuration has been completed.
Putting it all together
With all of the setup completed, now I’m ready to have Kiro do some work for me. I’ll simply ask it to complete one of the issues on GitHub. I can simply ask:
> Can you help me complete the work for issue #64?
Watching the output, I’ll first see Kiro add the github-official MCP server by using the mcp-add tool.
Running tool mcp-add with the param (from mcp server: docker-mcp-toolkit) ⋮ { ⋮ "name": "github-official", ⋮ "activate": true ⋮ } - Completed in 0.609s
From there, I’ll see that Kiro will check the git remotes to determine the GitHub organization and repository being used:
> I need to determine the repository owner and name. Let me check the current directory for git information: I will run the following command: git remote -v (using tool: shell) Purpose: Get git remote information to identify the repository origin https://github.com/dockersamples/catalog-service-node.git (fetch) origin https://github.com/dockersamples/catalog-service-node.git (push) - Completed in 0.6s
Then, it will use the GitHub MCP server to get the issue details:
> Now I can get the issue details: Running tool issue_read with the param (from mcp server: docker-mcp-toolkit) ⋮ { ⋮ "method": "get", ⋮ "owner": "dockersamples", ⋮ "repo": "catalog-service-node", ⋮ "issue_number": 64 ⋮ } - Completed in 0.613s > Perfect! Issue #64 is about adding product metadata to S3 objects.
From here, Kiro will go and make the changes to my source code, update the integration tests, and even run the integration tests to ensure it all works. After it’s completed, I have the following output:
I've successfully completed the work for issue #64. Here's what was implemented: Changes Made: 1. StorageService.js: - Added Tagging parameter to S3 PutObjectCommand with product_id=${id} - Added Metadata parameter with product_name: productName - Added new AWS SDK imports for GetObjectTaggingCommand and HeadObjectCommand - Created helper functions getObjectTags() and getObjectMetadata() 2. ProductService.js: - Modified uploadProductImage() to fetch product name from database and pass it to uploadFile() - Exposed new functions getProductImageTags() and getProductImageMetadata() 3. Integration Test: - Added validation to verify S3 objects have correct tags (product_id with the product ID) - Added validation to verify S3 objects have correct metadata (product_name with the product name) Test Results: All integration tests pass, confirming that: - S3 objects are tagged with the product identifier - S3 objects include metadata with the product name - The existing functionality remains intact
And notably, right before that, I see that Kiro automatically removed the GitHub MCP server to remove its tools from my context:
Let me clean up by removing the GitHub MCP server since we're done with it: Running tool mcp-remove with the param (from mcp server: docker-mcp-toolkit) ⋮ { ⋮ "name": "github-official" ⋮ } - Completed in 0.2s
With those tools removed from the context, the model has less to tokenize and process which means faster responses and less cost.
Highlighting what’s important
Taking a step back at what we ran, we have the following:
An agent in an isolated environment. With the agent running in a container, it’s unable to access and leak credentials stored on my host machine. And rogue requests to delete my filesystem are limited to the containerized environment where it’s running as a non-root user. Isolated and containerized MCP servers. Each MCP server runs in its isolated container, preventing host access. In addition, I don’t have to spend any time worrying about runtime environments or configuration. With a container, “it just works!” API credentials only where they’re needed. The only component that needs access to my GitHub credential is the GitHub MCP server, where it is securely injected. This approach further prevents potential leaks and exposures. In other words, we have a microserviced architecture where each component runs in its own container and follows least privilege by having access to only the things it needs access to.
Looking forward
Here at Docker, we’re quite excited about this architecture and there’s still a lot to do. Two items I’m excited about include:
A network boundary for agentic workloads. This boundary would limit network access to only authorized hostnames. Then, if a prompt injection tries to send sensitive information to evildomain.com, that request is blocked. Governance and control for organizations. With this, your organization can authorize the MCP servers that are used and even create its own custom catalogs and rule sets. If you want to try out Sandboxes, you can do so by enabling the Experimental Feature in Docker Desktop 4.50+. We’d love to hear your feedback and thoughts!
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Thanks to their flexible ear hooks, Powerbeats Pro 2 are popular with athletes and other active users who need the extra stability to ensure the earbuds stay in their ears.
The nearly five-minute short film features IShowSpeed traveling halfway around the world to train with a kung fu master, played by a longtime member of Jackie Chan's stunt crew, Paco Yick, to prove an internet troll wrong.
IShowSpeed is currently hosting a livestream premiere of the film, where he is giving away five "Master of Speed & Stability" kits that include an exclusive custom pair of Powerbeats Pro 2 and a movie poster.Tag: Beats
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Best Home Ellipticals in December 2025: Meet Your Health Goals With These Full-Body Workout Machines
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There are a pair of WebKit vulnerabilities that could allow maliciously crafted web content to execute code or cause memory corruption. Apple says that the bugs might have been exploited in an attack against targeted individuals on versions of iOS before iOS 26.
One of the WebKit bugs was fixed with improved memory management, while the other was addressed with improved validation.
There are several other vulnerabilities that were fixed too, across apps and services. An App Store bug could allow users to access sensitive payment tokens, processing a malicious image file could lead to memory corruption, photos in the Hidden Album could be viewed without authentication, and passwords could be unintentionally removed when remotely controlling a device with FaceTime.
Now that these vulnerabilities have been publicized by Apple, even those that were not exploited before might be taken advantage of now. Apple recommends all users update their devices to iOS 26.2, iPadOS 26.2, and macOS Tahoe 26.2 as soon as possible.Related Roundups: iOS 26, iPadOS 26Related Forum: iOS 26
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The report said the features are referenced within the code for a leaked internal build of iOS 26 that is not meant to be seen by the public. However, it appears that Espósito and/or his sources managed to gain access to it, providing us with a sneak peek at some of the things that Apple's software engineers are working on.
As always, Apple's plans could change, so there is no guarantee that any or all of these features will end up being released to the general public.
Here is what Apple is planning for iOS 26.4, according to the report:A revamped, more personalized version of Siri powered by Apple Intelligence.
A redesigned Health app, with a new layout for categories and simplified metric logging. A previous rumor indicated there will also be an Apple Health+ subscription service with an AI-powered health and fitness assistant.
If you have credit card information stored in Apple's Passwords app, you will be able to AutoFill those details in third-party apps.
The ability to create folders in the Freeform app.
Apple is apparently working on a new "Sports Tier" for the Apple TV app, but the report did not offer any further details about this.
There are signs of "a new validation system that will check the integrity of the device before logging into Apple ID and iCloud."
New features for AirPods, including "Precise Outdoor Location" in the Find My app.These features are allegedly planned for iOS 27:Improvements to photo collections in the Photos app.
Improvements to the AirPods pairing process.The report even mentioned a potential iOS 28 feature:New metrics for Apple Watch sleep tracking. Apple is also planning to expand the Health app to the Mac with macOS 28, the report said.
Based on information from the same internal build of iOS 26, Espósito also shared alleged details about Apple's long-rumored smart home hub, as well as upcoming models of the Studio Display, entry-level iPad, AirTag, and more.Related Roundups: iOS 26, iPadOS 26Tags: iOS 27, MacworldRelated Forum: iOS 26
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Mac users can download the macOS Tahoe update by using the Software Update section of System Settings.
macOS Tahoe 26.2 includes Edge Light, a feature that illuminates your face with soft light when you're on a video call in a room with poor lighting. The update also adds alarms for the Reminders app, new podcast features, updated AirDrop settings, and more. Apple's release notes are below.More information on the features in macOS Tahoe can be found in our macOS Tahoe roundup.Related Roundup: macOS Tahoe 26Related Forum: macOS Tahoe
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The new software can be downloaded on eligible iPads over-the-air by going to Settings > General > Software Update.
iPadOS 26.2 continues with the multitasking improvements that were added with iPadOS 26.1. You can now drag and drop apps from the Dock, Spotlight Search, or the App Library to different multitasking views, including Slide Over.
Apps can be dragged to the far left or far right to enter Slide Over mode, or to the left or right to enter a tiled view. There's also an option to drag an app to the middle to open up a larger or smaller window, with visual indicators to make it simple. It's an easier way to manipulate apps than the prior controls accessible through the window buttons.
More info on iPadOS 26 is available in our roundup.Related Roundups: iOS 26, iPadOS 26Related Forum: iOS 26
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The new software can be downloaded on eligible iPhones over-the-air by going to Settings > General > Software Update.
iOS 26.2 adds an option to activate an alarm when a reminder is due, an option to change the opacity of the time on the Lock Screen, updated AirDrop functionality, and new features for the Podcasts app.
It also brings Live Translation for the AirPods to the EU, and adds support for alternative app stores and other voice assistants in Japan. Apple's release notes for the update are below.
For more on the new features in iOS 26, we have a dedicated roundup.Related Roundups: iOS 26, iPadOS 26, macOS Tahoe 26Related Forums: iOS 26, macOS Tahoe
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tvOS 26.2 can be downloaded using the Settings app on the Apple TV. Open up Settings and go to System > Software Update to get the new software. Apple TV owners who have automatic software updates activated will be upgraded to tvOS 26.2 automatically.
The tvOS 26.2 update changes the way that profiles work on the Apple TV, adding an option to create a profile without an Apple Account. With no need for an Apple Account, profiles can be created for guests and children.
For profiles made for children, there is an age-restricted mode that limits the content that kids can access in the Apple TV app. The Apple TV app will only show content that is appropriate for the limits that have been established for the account, and rating options include TV-G, TV-PG, TV-14, and more.
Apple shares full release notes for tvOS in its tvOS support document when new versions are released, so check that out for additional details. Related Roundup: Apple TVBuyer's Guide: Apple TV (Don't Buy)Related Forum: Apple TV and Home Theater
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watchOS 26.2 can be downloaded for free on an iPhone running iOS 26.2 by opening up the Apple Watch app and going to General > Software Update, or initiating an update in the Settings app on the watch. To install the new software, the Apple Watch needs to have at least 50 percent battery and it needs to be placed on a charger.
watchOS 26.2 changes the labeling for Sleep Score point ranges to better match how people might be feeling after a night of rest. The update adjusts the ranges for Very Low, Low, OK, High, and Very High sleep score results. Very High is also a new classification that replaces Excellent.
Apple's full release notes for watchOS 26.2 are below.
Related Roundup: watchOS 26Related Forum: Apple Watch
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visionOS 26.2 can be downloaded on all Vision Pro headsets by navigating to the Settings app, selecting the General section, and choosing the Software Update option. To install an update, the Vision Pro headset needs to be removed, and there is a software progress bar available on the front EyeSight display.
During the beta testing process, no new features were found in visionOS 26.2.
Additional information on the new M5 Apple Vision Pro and visionOS 26 can be found in our roundup.Related Roundup: Apple Vision ProBuyer's Guide: Vision Pro (Buy Now)Related Forum: Apple Vision Pro
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According to Apple's release notes, HomePod Software 26.2 includes performance and stability improvements.
HomePod software is installed automatically on the HomePod unless the feature is disabled, but the HomePod can also be manually updated in the Home app on iPhone, iPad, or Mac by tapping on the More button, choosing Home Settings, and then selecting the Software Update option.Related Roundups: HomePod, HomePod miniBuyer's Guide: HomePod (Neutral), HomePod Mini (Don't Buy)Related Forum: HomePod, HomeKit, CarPlay, Home & Auto Technology
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Like the show, the game features Bluey, an anthropomorphized six-year-old blue heeler puppy, along with her sister Bingo and her parents. Bluey's Quest was inspired by the Dragon and Escape episodes from the TV show, where Bluey and Bingo's drawings come to life. The game uses a charming hand-sketched art style that ties into the Bluey universe while still creating a unique gaming experience.
Bluey's Quest for the Gold Pen is a game designed for children, and Halfbrick kept that in mind when developing it. The game has no ads and no in-app purchases to trick children or their parents into spending more money. It's a free download with a demo to play before purchase, and then a $14.99 in-app purchase to unlock the full game. $14.99 is on the more expensive side for a game, but it is refreshing to see a thoughtfully designed experience for children that's not just a digital loot box cash grab.
Bluey creator Joe Brumm wrote an original story for the game, and Halfbrick made it feel like the player has been transported into an episode of Bluey. In the game, Bluey and her family are once again transported into a world of drawings, where they team up to hunt down the Gold Pen. Gameplay consists of simple puzzles, fun challenges, item collecting, and animated cutscenes, with a touching, humorous Bluey story unfolding as players progress through nine different worlds.
There are simple controls, and children can glide, fly, and skate through levels while interacting with fun characters and uncovering treasure. As in the show, there are a range of Australian landscapes, from mountains and beaches to forests. The original TV show actors reprise their roles in the game, so it will feel just like an episode of Bluey. Younger children can play alongside parents, while older children will be able to explore the game on their own. Bluey's Quest for the Gold Pen offers hours of gameplay, and children will likely want to experience the adventure again and again.
Bluey's Quest for the Gold Pen is available from the App Store for free, and unlocking the full game requires a one-time $14.99 fee. It will eventually come to consoles and other platforms, but for now, it is exclusive to Apple devices. [Direct Link]Tag: App Store
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Speaking to The Verge following the U.S. Court of Appeals decision that partially modified the injunction in the Epic Games v. Apple case, Sweeney outlined his position on what Apple should and should not be allowed to charge developers as the dispute returns to the district court for further proceedings. The appeals court ruled that Apple must be allowed to collect some form of compensation for purchases made through external links in iOS apps, reversing a lower court order that had permanently barred Apple from charging any commission at all.
Sweeney acknowledged that Apple incurs operational costs in reviewing apps that include external payment links and said Epic would accept flat, submission-based fees tied directly to that work. However, he rejected outright the idea that Apple should receive any percentage-based commission on revenue generated outside the App Store.
Sweeney characterized the appeals court ruling as a decisive rejection of Apple's longstanding approach to App Store fees. He said the decision "completely shuts down, I think, for all time, Apple's theory that they should be able to charge arbitrary junk fees for access." He went on to suggest that the U.S. decision could influence regulators abroad, arguing that other countries would be unlikely to permit Apple to charge fees that a U.S. court had found to be unlawful.
However, the appeals court did not block Apple from charging commissions on external purchases. Instead, it said the district court went too far by permanently banning all commissions, calling that approach more like a punishment than a corrective measure. Although the court agreed that Apple deliberately violated the original injunction by making external links hard to use, it ruled that Apple must still be allowed to cover its costs and receive some payment for the use of its intellectual property.
As a result of the ruling, the case has been sent back to the Northern District of California to determine what constitutes an appropriate fee structure. The appeals court said that Apple may not charge any commission on purchases made via external links in iOS apps until the district court approves a rate.Tags: Epic Games, Epic Games vs. Apple
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