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I enabled one developer option and my Android phone stopped draining battery overnight

I enabled one developer option and my Android phone stopped draining battery overnight

Published by skeptic

My Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra has been my go-to secondary phone for quite a while now, but there was one thing about it that drove me crazy. I’d plug it in before bed, make sure it hit 100%, leave it untouched on my bedside table, and somehow wake up to find the battery had already dropped to around 94% by morning. At first, I brushed it off. But after getting tired of seeing the same thing happen every morning, I started digging around for a fix. That’s when I came across a toggle tucked away in Developer options. I turned on Suspend execution for cached apps, and the difference was quite noticeable. My phone finally started holding its charge overnight the way I’d always expected it to. Related I checked my Samsung’s battery settings and found 7 apps draining it in the background The biggest battery hogs weren’t what I expected. What overnight drain actually looks like The slow bleed nobody warns you about Pankil Shah / MakeUseOf Before I explain the setting itself, it’s …

Developer Brandon Miller Died With Millions in Debt. Could Candice Miller Have Known Her Husband’s Secret?

Developer Brandon Miller Died With Millions in Debt. Could Candice Miller Have Known Her Husband’s Secret?

Published by Sam Flores

On and offline, Candice always found a way to come back to their storybook wedding. The event was frequently mentioned on the Mama and Tata account. On their 10th anniversary in 2019, the couple renewed their vows in an elaborate ceremony. “It was the best thing I ever did, being able to relive the greatest day of my life with the family we created!” Candice later told Over the Moon. This is the riddle posed on many Reddit threads, at East End dinner parties and uptown galas: How does someone wake up one day and suddenly discover her husband is millions of dollars in debt? How does one half of a couple think their financial state is solid enough to take an extravagant European vacation, while the other half is asking friends to borrow $1,000? Sources told The New York Times that Candice has claimed she was unaware of the family’s financial crisis—even though the Times reported that Ryan Nivakoff, a friend of Brandon’s, told her in May 2024 that her family was broke. Others …

How to download the iOS 27 developer beta (and which iPhone models support it)

How to download the iOS 27 developer beta (and which iPhone models support it)

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What to do before installing the iOS 27 developer beta? Join the Apple Beta program to get the latest beta versions of iOS. Before you download a beta version of an operating system, remember: Back up your device and personal information. Don’t download beta software on your daily driver iPhone; it’s likely to have bugs and glitches. Beta versions are released so you can test new features and share feedback to improve iOS. When will iOS 27 be released? Apple released the iOS 27 developer beta during WWDC 2026, and the public beta version will likely be released in July. If past years are any indication, the general release of iOS 27 will take place in September, following the iPhone 18 event. Which iPhones are compatible with iOS 27? Apple removed the iPhone X lineup and SE 2nd Generation from its list of supported devices with iOS 27, so any iPhone 11 or newer is compatible with the new operating system, including the new iPhone SE and iPhone Air. How do I install the iOS …

How to Install the iOS 27 Developer Beta for Free

How to Install the iOS 27 Developer Beta for Free

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Apple has officially released the iOS 27 developer beta, offering users an early glimpse into the latest features and enhancements. If you’re eager to explore what’s new, Apple provides a secure and straightforward way to install the beta version. This guide will walk you through the process step by step, making sure you can update your device safely and efficiently. Before proceeding, it’s crucial to back up your iPhone to safeguard your data in case of unexpected issues. The video below from Daniel About Tech gives us more details on how to get the iOS 27 beta on your device. Allowing Beta Updates Through iPhone Settings The most convenient way to access the iOS 27 developer beta is directly through your iPhone’s settings. This method eliminates the need for additional downloads or external tools. Follow these steps to enable beta updates: Open the Settings app on your iPhone. Navigate to General and select Software Update. If the iOS 27 developer beta is available, you’ll see an option to enable beta updates. Toggle this setting to …

The iPadOS 27 developer beta is here – how to download it

The iPadOS 27 developer beta is here – how to download it

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Kerry Wan/ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. Apple unveiled iPadOS 27 during its WWDC 2026 keynote, highlighting many new features coming to its tablet platform. Shortly after the presentation, the company released the first developer beta, giving users an early opportunity to try out the software before the official release later this year.  Much of the presentation was focused on Apple Intelligence and the different ways it’ll change how people use their iPads. You’ll see major upgrades to Siri, enhanced image editing tools, and new features in Safari.  Also: Apple WWDC 2026 live: Biggest news on Siri AI, Tim Cook, iOS 27 developer beta, more If you’re interested in trying out the beta, I highly recommend backing up your iPad before proceeding. Beta builds aren’t the most stable pieces of software, and iPadOS 27 is no different. You may encounter bugs, glitches, and the occasional crash. Backing up the files will keep them from being permanently deleted. Personally, I would wait until the public beta; however, if you’re eager and want to …

DeepSWE Sets a New Standard for Testing AI Developer Agents in 2026

DeepSWE Sets a New Standard for Testing AI Developer Agents in 2026

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DeepSWE, created by DataCurve offers a benchmark for assessing AI coding models by focusing on real-world programming challenges rather than synthetic test cases. According to Matthew Berman, one of its defining features is the use of contamination-free tasks, carefully curated to ensure models are not exposed to problems they may have encountered during training. These tasks are drawn from 91 open source repositories spanning languages such as TypeScript, Go and Rust, providing a diverse and practical evaluation of how coding models handle different programming paradigms. The framework also incorporates a rigorous verification system to reduce errors and deliver consistent performance metrics. Dive into how DeepSWE evaluates coding models on practical tasks, emphasizing behavioral accuracy and resource efficiency. Learn how GPT 5.5 balances speed, cost and accuracy while outperforming models like Opus 4.7 in runtime and expense. Understand the difficulties faced by models such as Claude Haiku 4.5 when dealing with multi-part prompts and examine how DeepSWE facilitates meaningful comparisons across AI coding systems. The Importance of Contamination-Free Tasks TL;DR Key Takeaways : DeepSWE is a …

Apple Developer App Gets Liquid Glass Makeover and New WWDC 2026 Stickers

Apple Developer App Gets Liquid Glass Makeover and New WWDC 2026 Stickers

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Apple today updated its Apple Developer app, introducing a Liquid Glass redesign and giving developers some WWDC-themed stickers that can be used in the Messages app. The Apple Developer app has a revamped Liquid Glass icon that reintroduces some older design elements while adopting the translucent Liquid Glass aesthetic. The icon has a pencil, paintbrush, and ruler that form the “A” shape, which is a departure from the prior version with a more generic design. There are also Liquid Glass design elements in the app, with Apple adopting a translucent navigation bar with a Liquid Glass slider, and a separate search button. The stickers include a 50th anniversary design, a skull with an Apple eyepatch, a juice box, California poppies, and holographic-style hello and WWDC 26 options. The stickers are all animated. Apple says the app also includes list filtering by Unwatched, Bookmarked, and Downloaded, along with preferred topics. Image capture during enrollment has also been improved. Thank you for your feedback! New in this release: – Refreshed look with Liquid Glass.– List filtering by …

Residents Furious After Their Town Board Rejected an OpenAI Data Center, But a Billionaire Developer Forced It Through Anyway

Residents Furious After Their Town Board Rejected an OpenAI Data Center, But a Billionaire Developer Forced It Through Anyway

Published by José Betancourt

Across the United States, the fight over data center construction has largely pitted stamp-happy municipal governments against their own residents. As these battles multiply, local officials are increasingly pressured to approve projects their constituents oppose, while more and more voters take their struggles to the ballot box. Residents in Saline Township, Michigan, however, thought they had avoided the drama after their township board and planning commission both voted to decline a 21 million square foot data center in their backyard. It was exactly what Saline’s 2,883-some residents wanted. Unfortunately for them, the data center developer soon sued the tiny township, Fortune reported, which was ultimately bullied into accepting the $16 billion development. Back in September, Saline’s planning commission rejected the request to rezone 575 acres of farmland for the data center, proposed by the company Related Digital, a subsidiary of a real estate conglomerate owned by billionaire Steven Roth (who’s been in the news lately for other reasons.) Two days later, Related Digital filed suit, alleging the township had practice “exclusionary zoning.” The local officials …

Android phone slow? I changed 2 developer settings for an instant speed boost

Android phone slow? I changed 2 developer settings for an instant speed boost

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Jack Wallen\ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET’s key takeaways Even lower-end Android phones can gain a performance boost. Enable developer options to access hidden settings. You’ll only need to change two settings to gain the improved speed. My Pixel 9 Pro runs quite well, and it has since I first purchased it. However, I’ve used several phones over the years that struggled to keep up with my fingers, eyes, and brain. That can be very frustrating, especially if your phone is your only way of being online. When your phone slows down, you might be tempted to head to the Google Play Store and install one of the many available “optimizers” apps. I would strongly encourage you not to do that, because those apps rarely do anything good, and the worst-case scenario is that the optimizer you just installed is loaded with malware. So, what do you do?  Also: I enabled Data Saver mode on my Android phone to avoid overcharges – and it’s a big relief Fortunately, there are …

007 First Light developer teases sequels with Patrick Gibson as 007

007 First Light developer teases sequels with Patrick Gibson as 007

Published by Daniella Wilson

IO Interactive has teased that 007 First Light could be just the beginning for its take on James Bond, with one of the game’s directors praising Patrick Gibson’s performance as the iconic spy and hinting at more stories to come. Speaking about Dexter: Original Sin star Gibson’s turn as 007, Dominic Vega (missions and audio director on 007 First Light), said the actor has already made a striking impression in the role. “He has filled the shoes of James Bond spectacularly,” Vega told Radio Times. “Patrick’s confidence and his poise are very Bond-like, even just in his own day-to-day, but when he takes on the character, it’s something special and I’m really excited for people to see it.” Gibson’s casting has already prompted plenty of discussion among Bond fans, and Vega’s comments suggest the developer is feeling confident not only about this first outing, but also about the possibility of building something bigger around this version of the character. In fact, Vega went a step further by suggesting that 007 First Light may not be …