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Coloros in far future would look like:

Indonesian investment platform Stockbit sent out messages to their users informing that the app would require Android 16 and newer to continue receiving updates.

Except… they completely misunderstood the corresponding Google Play policy requiring all apps published on Play Store after August 31, 2026 to target Android 16 (API 36) with no further extension allowed after November 1, 2026.

The corresponding knowledge base article has been withdrawn since — and additional email was sent to users clarifying the misunderstanding, but it became a subject of ridicule by netizens who think it'd be pretty harsh to people using phones running older version of Android.

As of this writing, Stockbit app requires Android 8 and newer.

The only major thing that's working but useless at the same time 🥀

Grok and Cursor are also down!

Claude is also facing outages!

Codex and ChatGPT both are facing outages!

A bizarre issue has left many Samsung Galaxy owners locked out of their Samsung accounts which were “deactivated for security reasons.”

Over the past 24 hours or so, a number of Samsung Galaxy users have taken to the web with reports of being locked out of their Samsung accounts. A message appears saying that the account is “deactivated.”

While there’s no clear problem at play here, it does appear that alias email addresses may play a role – adding “+” or “.” to an address. One support representative apparently mentioned this and a number of those affected mentioned that they do indeed use an alias of their email address for their Samsung account. But not everyone affected uses an alias, so this is likely not the sole cause.

https://9to5google.com/2026/09/01/samsung-account-deactivated-issue/

#wtf

Your first look at the Xiaomi Pocket Guitar

Official renders of a really unusual Xiaomi accessory just leaked. The company is working on a folding virtual guitar built for devices with a secondary screen, such as the upcoming Xiaomi 18 Pro and Pro Max (which will also debut globally this time) and foldables like the Xiaomi 18 Fold.

More details:
https://www.notebookcheck.net/Xiaomi-s-Pocket-Guitar-has-leaked-turning-the-rear-display-into-a-musical-instrument.1384313.0.html

⚙️Microsoft will expand memory integrity protection across eligible Windows devices beginning in October 2026. Windows quality updates will enable the feature by default on supported systems, with little or no extra setup. The rollout will also enable Virtualization-based Security, or VBS, on devices that do not already use it.

Before turning on memory integrity, Windows will check hardware capabilities, compatibility, and performance to confirm device readiness. Microsoft says existing administrator and user settings will stay in place, so devices with memory integrity already disabled will not change automatically. IT teams and users can still review and enable the feature through Windows security and management tools.

Memory integrity helps block attacks that target the Windows kernel by allowing only trusted kernel-mode code and drivers to run.

Redmi 17 5G Launched in India

Specifications:
• 6.9" (1600x720 px) HD+ LCD screen
• 120Hz adaptive refresh rate
• 825nits HBM brightness
• Corning Gorilla Glass 7i protection
• Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 SoC
• LPDDR4X RAM; UFS 2.2 storage
• 2TB MicroSD card slot

• 50MP main + "0.08MP" ultra-useless dual camera
• 8MP Front camera
• Side-mounted fingerprint sensor
• 3.5mm headphone jack
• Dual stereo speakers; IP64 rated
• 7900mAh battery; 45W fast charging

Pricing:
• 6GB+128GB= Rs. 23,999 (~250$)
• 8GB+128GB= Rs. 26,999 (~285$)

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Canada now has the chance to do the funniest thing ever

Google Maps and Apple Maps both have renamed Lake Ontario to Lake America after US President Trump's order

🇺🇸 "We're going to be changing the name of Lake Ontario, effective immediately, to Lake America," President Trump announced Thursday from the Oval Office before signing an executive order to rename the lake.

Trump said earlier this week that the U.S. was giving "serious consideration" to changing the name, the latest move amid his trade war with Canada.

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Magisk will soon get a new update after 7 months

https://fixvx.com/topjohnwu/status/2095228181104173161?s=20

So based on camera deco teaser, the iQOO 16 could somewhat look like this cheap iPhone copy

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