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WhatsApp Bug Allows Anyone to Access your Private Photos without Unlocking the Phone A flaw in WhatsApp for Android can give someone physical access to a user’s private photo gallery without unlocking the device. The issue requires possession of the locked phone and answering an incoming WhatsApp video call. From the video call screen, standard menu options can open the full gallery with no PIN, pattern, or biometric unlock needed. It is not a remote attack and does not affect iOS in the same way. The bug has been reported to Meta and Google. No official patch has been confirmed yet. 🔗 Read Full Details

Google Rolls Out September Android Drop With New Features Google has released this month’s Android Drop with several new features. ✅ Users can ask Gemini to remember where they placed important items, with the location saved in Find Hub. ✅ Motion Assist helps reduce motion sickness by showing moving visual cues on the screen. ✅ Google Messages now supports sharing and editing Google Keep lists directly in chats, plus custom chat themes. ✅ Guided Vision in Gemini Live can describe what the camera sees for accessibility. The features are rolling out gradually across supported Android devices.

🚨Google Launches Pics AI Image Tool Google has released Pics, a new AI tool for creating and editing images. Users can change individual objects in a picture, edit or translate text inside images, and work on projects with their team. It is available now for Google Workspace customers and Google AI Pro and Ultra subscribers. Try it at pics.new.

Mozilla Launches Built-In Ad Blocking for Firefox on iOS Mozilla has added built-in ad blocking to Firefox on iOS. The feature uses Apple’s WebKit Content Blocker technology and the EasyList filter to stop most third-party ads and trackers before they load. It is turned off by default and can be enabled in Settings under Browsing. Ads served directly by websites, search result ads, and Firefox’s own sponsored content are not blocked. The update aims to reduce clutter and save data on mobile.

WhatsApp Rolls Out AI Content Label for Channels on Android WhatsApp is introducing a feature that lets channel admins label media as AI-generated. Admins can mark updates containing AI-created or edited images, videos, or other media so followers can clearly see the content was not made by a human. The change helps meet disclosure requirements in places where AI content must be identified. The label is rolling out on Android.

OpenClaw Releases Version 2.0, Its Largest Update Yet Open-source personal AI agent platform OpenClaw has released version 2.0, its biggest update to date. The release was built by 933 contributors and includes more than 16,000 pull requests. It overhauls installation, messaging, memory, skills, models, and more. New users can get started faster using existing ChatGPT or Claude subscriptions, API keys, or local models.

Google Announces New Android App Quality Rules Starting in 2027 Google is introducing stricter quality requirements for Android apps and games on the Play Store. From February 2027, apps must meet limits on memory use and code optimization. Those that exceed the thresholds risk lower visibility and restricted publishing. In April 2027, apps that support sign-in must add Zero-Tap Sign-In so users stay logged in automatically when switching to a new Android device. Google is already providing tools so developers can prepare. 🔗 Read more

OpenAI Ends Partnership With Cursor After SpaceX Acquisition OpenAI has decided to end its partnership with Cursor following the coding tool’s acquisition by SpaceX. Direct access to OpenAI models through Cursor is set to stop on November 12, 2026. OpenAI said it cannot be confident that SpaceX will follow its terms of service, citing past issues with Elon Musk’s companies. The company said it wants to support developers during the transition.

Major Tech Companies Call for Defensive Surge Against AI-Driven Hacks More than 100 major tech companies, including OpenAI, Anthropic, Microsoft, Google, and Amazon, have issued a joint letter calling for a society-wide push to strengthen cyber defenses. They warn that AI-enabled cyberattacks will become far more widespread in the coming months as models grow more capable. The letter urges governments and organizations to make cyber defense an immediate priority and expand trusted access to advanced models for defensive use.

GTA VI Gameplay Officially Revealed on Netflix Rockstar promises to expand on all the strengths and features of GTA V and RDR2 with a larger world, more lifelike NPCs, greater interactivity, branching storylines, unique districts, and a high level of detail. Devs claim the game will be playable for an entire year.

AI May Cut Jobs Quietly Without Mass Layoffs A new report says artificial intelligence may be reducing jobs without triggering large-scale layoffs. Instead of firing workers, companies in AI-exposed industries are leaving vacancies unfilled and hiring fewer people when staff leave or retire. Job openings have fallen faster than layoffs since late 2022. The report warns this quiet reduction could limit opportunities, especially for younger workers and new entrants.

Nvidia Agrees to Buy Hugging Face for $12.9 Billion Nvidia has agreed to acquire Hugging Face, the popular platform for sharing and building open-source AI models, for $12.9 billion, according to a report. The deal would give the chipmaker control of a major hub for open-source models and datasets. Neither company has publicly confirmed the agreement. Hugging Face was previously valued at $4.5 billion in a 2023 funding round that included Nvidia as an investor.

Google Rolls Out /goto Redirects in Search Results Google is now routing most search result links through google.com/goto addresses instead of linking directly to websites. The change is meant to stop scrapers and automated tools from easily extracting clean lists of destination URLs. Google said it is a technical measure to protect its services and users from abuse. The redirects are appearing in nearly all search results.

Amazon Is Shutting Down Mechanical Turk Amazon is closing Mechanical Turk, its long-running platform for small digital tasks, on September 30, 2026. The service, launched in 2005, let businesses pay people for simple jobs like data labeling, image tagging, and surveys. Amazon stopped accepting new customers in July. Existing users can keep working until the final shutdown date. Amazon pointed them toward other AWS tools for similar work.

WhatsApp Updates Two-Step Verification With Stronger Passwords WhatsApp is updating its two-step verification to let users replace the 6-digit PIN with a longer alphanumeric password. The new password can include letters, numbers, and special characters. WhatsApp has also added support for multiple passkeys on one account, which is useful for people who switch between devices. These changes aim to make accounts harder to take over.

X Sends Cease-and-Desist to Nitter Over Alleged Scraping X has sent cease-and-desist letters(Order to Stop and Not Restart) to the developers of Nitter. Nitter was an open-source frontend that let people read posts without an account or the official app. The main site is now offline and development has been paused. X accused the project of unlawfully using and circumventing its API and scraping data. Other independent Nitter instances and related services have also gone offline after receiving similar letters.

Google Rolls Out Motion Assist to Reduce Motion Sickness Google is rolling out Motion Assist, a feature that reduces motion sickness by showing moving visual clues on the screen. It is starting on select Pixel devices running Android 17. The dots move with the vehicle’s motion to help the eyes match what the body feels. Users can turn it on manually or let it activate automatically when the phone detects a moving vehicle.

Anthropic Has Merged Claude Chat and Cowork Memory Anthropic has combined the memory systems for Claude chat and Cowork. Chat history is now available to Cowork by default, so users do not have to re-explain details. Users can opt out if they prefer. The change makes Claude feel more continuous across both tools.

Apple Launches New Mac Mini With M6 and M5 Pro Chips for Local AI Apple has unveiled an updated Mac mini powered by the new M6 and M5 Pro chips, focused on stronger on-device AI performance. The base M6 model is Apple’s first 2-nanometer chip for Macs and delivers up to four times faster AI performance than the previous generation. A higher-end M5 Pro version is also available. Prices start at $899 for the M6 model and $1,699 for the M5 Pro. Preorders are open now, with shipping set for September 22.

Early Testers Praise Apple’s Foldable iPhone for Feel and Pocket Fit Early hands-on feedback on Apple’s first foldable iPhone is largely positive, according to people familiar with the device. Testers say it feels solid and durable, especially the hinge, and fits comfortably in a pocket when folded. The larger inner screen supports iPad-like layouts for multitasking and video. The phone is expected to lack a telephoto lens and Face ID, using Touch ID on the side button instead. Pricing is widely expected to start near or above $2,000. Apple is expected to introduce it later this year.