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Microsoft has just released Build 2308.230816-2200 to Xbox Insiders on the Alpha and Beta rings. It comes with several fixes to the Home, notifications, and more. Unfortunately, there are issues too.

Samsung has opened the One UI 6 beta program for owners of the Galaxy S23 series devices. To join, users must also be based in either the United States, Germany, or South Korea. This is what's new.

You can now download the Linux Mint 21.2 Beta from official third-party mirrors. The Mint project is still to officially announce the release, but we believe it will do so very soon.

The latest beta version of WhatsApp for Windows has added the ability to share your screen with others in a video call for some users, which was previously added to the Android beta last month.

Microsoft has released Xbox build 2305.230424-2200 to Insiders on the Omega, Delta, and Beta rings. It comes with a fix that addresses a force feedback issue on steering wheels for racing games.

Google is rolling out support for client-side encryption generally for some Workspace plans. The feature was initially tested as part of beta in December last year and is now officially out.

BeReal might be next on Meta's target list, with its core concept being tested internally under the name 'Roll Call' within Messenger in another case of it trying to keep users away from rivals.

In a new update on the TestFlight beta Program, WhatsApp has updated its iOS version to 23.4.0.70, which brings more updates to the upcoming ability to send photos with higher quality.

Canonical has made Ubuntu Pro generally available. It enables you to run Ubuntu LTS releases past their expiry dates and delivers security updates to more programs. It has been in beta since October.

Google says that it won't disable Manifest V2 in January 2023 in developer-focused builds like Dev, Canary, and Beta as earlier planned due to insufficient time for testing and unresolved bugs.

The Beta ISOs for Linux Mint 21.1 are now undergoing last-minute checks. Once released, beta testing will run for a few weeks. The final Linux Mint 21.1 release is due around Christmas.

Elon Musk has said that the Full Self-Driving Capability Beta is available to all customers in North America that bought the package. It includes Autopilot and Enhanced Autopilot features and more.

The WindowBlinds 11 beta is available now for Windows 10 and Windows 11 users and includes a new dark mode as well as customizing the look and feel of the taskbar, window frames and more.

Microsoft has announced that it is in the process of completely revamping the Stream app on mobile. A beta is now available for both Android and iOS but it is missing some crucial functionalities.

Samsung has launched Samsung Internet 19.0 beta that brings new features and enhancements to the previous ones. It is now available to download on the Google Play Store and Samsung Galaxy Store.

As an additional part to the recently announced privacy improvements to WhatsApp, the latest beta for Android begins testing the ability for group admins to approve new participants.

Cloudflare is running a trial in an attempt to push forward early adoption of quantum encryption that can't be broken by quantum computers. NIST is planning to standardize Kyber encryption in 2024.

DALL·E, the AI-powered image generator, is entering closed beta, giving access to a million more people. Users will also have commercial selling and merchandising rights for any images they create.

Microsoft has asked people running the latest Windows 11 beta build to join in a Bug Bash. This will help the company weed out any bugs that may be present in time for the public release.

Canonical has released the beta images of Ubuntu 22.04 LTS. While the beta should be fairly stable and representative of the final release, it's not recommended for daily use as bugs could arise.

A slice of Overwatch 2 will soon be available to fans to enjoy as Blizzard Entertainment kicks off a beta drive for the hero shooter. The game's first public beta will kick off in late April on PC.

Twitter is rolling out the beta version of its Safety Mode capability in more countries today. One of its key features include automatic blocking of potentially toxic and abusive accounts.

Google has launched a new product called Qaya in the United States. It's currently in beta and gives content creators a way to sell products and services directly to their audiences.

Ubisoft's upcoming multiplayer extreme sports game, Riders Republic, will be allowing players to go biking, skiing, snowboarding, wing suiting, and rocket wing suiting on September 2.

The beta app for Clubhouse is now available on Android for people in the U.S. The company once again plans to scale up gradually so the invite-only system and waitlists are being retained.

Microsoft is releasing a new Windows Feature Experience Pack update to Insiders in the Beta and Release Preview channels running 21H1 and 20H2 builds, respectively. The update is a minor one.

KaiOS Technologies has said it's working on several user experience improvements for the KaiStore. They should make it easier to use the software and generally improve the user's impression.

Samsung has kickstarted the One UI 3 beta program for the Galaxy S10 series in India, South Korea, and the United Kingdom. One UI 3 is based on Android 11 and brings a number of new features.

Samsung is rolling out the fourth One UI 3 beta build to S20 users with minor additions. It improves the Space Zoom feature on the S20 Ultra and brings a new UI for the screen resolution setting.

Samsung has started accepting applications for the One UI 3 beta/Android 11 build for the Galaxy Note20 and Note20 Ultra. The program only supports Sprint, T-Mobile, and unlocked variants for now.

A Samsung beta moderator on its community forum has confirmed that the company will soon start the One UI 3.0 public beta program for the Galaxy S20, Galaxy S20+, and Galaxy S20 Ultra.

Crystal Dynamics and Eidos-Montréal have detailed what sort of PC exclusive features will be available in Marvel's Avengers when it launches next month. PC system requirements are also here.

Samsung has launched a One UI 3 beta program for developers based on Android 11 developer beta for the Galaxy S20 lineup in South Korea and the United States. This is a closed beta program for now.

Microsoft released a surprise update to Insiders in the Beta Channel, bringing 20H2 build 19042.421 with a ton of new features. As always, there is also a long list of fixes and improvements.

Google is making the share menu cleaner in Android 11 by merging multiple share intents from the same app into one. It is giving users the ability to pin the hidden intents on the share menu as well.

The Android 11 beta program will soon support non-Pixel devices in "the coming weeks." OPPO has already confirmed that the Find X2 and Find X2 Pro will join the beta program later this month.