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A developer is asking for volunteers to test PeerSeek, an Android app for searching and watching PeerTube videos on TV without ads or an account. Google's publishing process requires at least 12 testers for 14 days before the app can appear on Google Play, and the developer has shared sign-up links for people willing to join the closed testing group.

The robot combat game Clone Drone in the Danger Zone is set to launch on iOS and Android on November 12, bringing its arena-style sword fighting to smartphones. Gaming outlets are sharing the release date, and mobile players are discussing what to expect from the touchscreen version of the popular PC and console title.

A workshop on reducing data collection on Android smartphones takes place on Thursday, 12 November 2026, from 18:00 to 19:30 at the city library in the Motorama Future Lab, Rosenheimer Strasse 30-32, Munich. Organisers will show practical ways to limit what apps collect, aimed at residents interested in digital privacy.

Developers have managed to boot Apple's iOS 16 on a Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G, an Android phone, according to Gizchina. The port lets tinkerers experiment with the installation, though it is a hack rather than an official release and likely lacks full functionality. The project is drawing attention for its novelty, as running Apple's mobile operating system on non-Apple hardware is rare and technically challenging.

Security firm eShard has published the fourth part of its Android kernel exploit chain research, focusing on CVE-2023-20938, a use-after-free vulnerability in the Binder driver. The writeup demonstrates how, on a Pixel 6 running Android 12, freed kernel pages are reused as epoll objects, allowing two ordinary syscalls to read arbitrary memory addresses.

Security researchers have published a full public disclosure of a zero-click denial-of-service vulnerability in Android's telephony framework, dubbed "SMS of Death". The flaw, affecting Android 12 through 17, can be triggered by a malformed WAP Push message without any user interaction. It was reportedly reported to Google on 5 May 2026 before publication.

The Pokémon Company has announced that online services for Pokémon UNITE, the free-to-play team battle game on Nintendo Switch, iOS and Android, will shut down on 23 March 2027. A final content update is planned for 12 November, giving players over a year of continued access before the servers close for good.

Apple's iPhones still offer no option to switch off 2G connectivity, a feature Android devices have offered for years. Disabling 2G is seen as a security measure, since the ageing network standard is vulnerable to stingray surveillance attacks and downgrade attacks. The comparison has renewed debate about why Apple has not matched Google's Pixel, which added a 2G toggle in Android 12, leaving iPhone users without the same control over their device's radio connections.

A new free, open-source security toolkit called Zero Breach Toolkit has been released, capable of detecting more than 12,100 traces of Israeli and other spyware on devices. It works across Windows, Linux, macOS, Android and iPhones, and is the second such tool its developers have published. Early discussion online is focused on making spyware detection accessible to ordinary users without paid security software.

A new explainer is circulating on why dedicated digital audio players, even very expensive ones, ship with outdated chips and old Android versions. The short answer: development costs are high and the market is a niche, so upgrades are not worthwhile. Some makers instead run optimised custom builds of Android 12 or 13 and lock the software down, prioritising audio quality and stability over current specs.

Amazon has introduced three new tablets: the Alexa Tablet 12 Pro, Alexa Tablet 11 and Alexa Tablet 8. The aluminum-bodied devices run Android with full access to the Google Play Store, and kid-friendly versions are also available. Coverage so far focuses on the specs, features and pricing, with the Play Store access and children's editions drawing the most attention.

Many smartphone owners are asking about the circular ring found inside many phone cases. It is the magnetic array for MagSafe, Apple's magnetic attachment system introduced with the iPhone 12, which lets users snap on chargers, wallets and other accessories. Cases compatible with the system include a ring of magnets aligned with the phone's internal magnets. The topic is circulating widely as more Android makers adopt similar magnetic standards, leaving buyers wondering whether the feature matters when choosing a case.

A developer publishing the Tuts app on Google Play says Google requires a closed test with at least 12 testers running continuously for 14 days before release. They are inviting Android users with the Play Store to join the test, with sign-up instructions shared in a thread.

A developer has reportedly got iOS 16.7.16 running natively on a Redmi Note 12 4G, without an emulator. Apple's XNU kernel boots on the Qualcomm-powered Android phone, with Wi-Fi said to be working, though the system clock resets to December 31 on every restart. The feat is drawing attention as a rare example of Apple's mobile OS running on non-Apple hardware.

Google's Pixel 11 series has been out for only a few months, yet details about the Pixel 12 lineup are already circulating online. The leak reportedly includes model numbers, display specifications, and indications that the Fold will remain a familiar design rather than receiving a wider form factor. Tech watchers are digging through the details to gauge what changes Google may have in store for its next flagship phones.

Bandai Namco has released a gameplay trailer for Roger Jr. in Tekken 8, showing the boxing kangaroo character in action. The trailer confirms that early access for the character begins on November 12. Fans of the fighting game have been following the reveal closely as the new fighter's move set is shown for the first time.

Bandai Namco has released a gameplay trailer for Roger Jr., the boxing kangaroo and his trainer mother, in Tekken 8. Early access to the character begins November 12. Fighting game fans are reacting to the veteran character's return, with discussion focusing on his moveset and how he fits into the current Tekken 8 roster.

Marvel's upcoming series 'VisionQuest' is drawing attention after a cast rundown was published detailing four MCU stars reprising their roles and twelve new actors joining the show. The series centers on the android Vision following the events of 'WandaVision', and fans are discussing which returning characters and fresh faces will shape the story.