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One UI 7: Samsung says these Galaxy models will get the update to Android 15

Samsung has published an official overview of Galaxy smartphones and tablets that are to receive the major update to One UI 7.

Windows Subsystem for Linux: Official Arch Linux image available

The Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) has been enriched by a renowned distribution: Arch Linux is now officially available in it.

Auto China Shanghai 2025: Which models are coming to Europe?

Auto China 2025 in Shanghai is comparatively unspectacular. However, it is interesting to see which models Chinese manufacturers want to bring to the EU.

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Ubuntu 25.04: Update apparently temporarily stopped

Ubuntu 25.04 was released over the Easter weekend. The upgrade of the KDE version in particular is causing problems, which is why it has now been stopped.

Web development: The new TypeScript compiler in Go

The TypeScript team is porting the core of the programming language to Go. This makes the language faster and improves the developer experience.

"Oblivion Remastered" also shows the ugly side of the Unreal Engine

The Unreal Engine makes “Oblivion”prettier than ever, but also brings with it a performance burden. Due to technical shortcomings on the PC, it's better to wait.

Report: Robot project also no longer under Apple's AI boss

Apple's personnel restructuring in the AI sector is apparently continuing.

Intel allegedly plans further wave of layoffs: Management particularly affected

One UI 7: Samsung continues update distribution to Android 15

Bluesky temporarily unavailable: Decentralized and still completely offline?

iOS 18.4.1 apparently fixes CarPlay problems

iPhone sales: 16e wins, 16 Pro loses

Apple's new entry-level model is selling well despite its high price. The manufacturer probably needs to do something about the Pro devices.

Attacks on Microsoft NTLM authentication observed

Attackers have tapped into Microsoft NTLM hashes and misused them for authentication. CISA, for example, warns against this.

Microsoft: Two-year ban on reinstatement for underperformance

The wind seems to be blowing harder for employees at Microsoft: According to a report, employees with poor performance evaluations are being targeted.

SAP: Critical security vulnerability patched out of turn

SAP organizes monthly patchdays. A critical security vulnerability is now forcing the company to update out of turn.

TrueNAS 25.04 drops FreeBSD: "Fangtooth" only with GNU/Linux base

With TrueNAS 25.04, iXsystems finally says goodbye to its FreeBSD roots and focuses fully on the enterprise sector.

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Missing filming permit: Netflix rebuilds entire Apple store for movie

If the prophet doesn't come to the mountain, the mountain comes to the prophet: Netflix went to great lengths to make a movie about an incident at Apple.

iPhone mirroring in the EU: still waiting for useful macOS function

Due to the EU's Digital Markets Act, iPhone remote control has not been available for the Mac until now. Will this change in April?

With VR and Metaverse: Experience the last days of Pompeii

Immerse yourself in living history: an immersive exhibition brings the last days of Pompeii back to life. heise online went on a journey through time.

Linux developers consider discontinuing support for 486 and other CPUs

Ancient processors could soon no longer be supported by the Linux kernel. The goal: less complexity and testing effort.

Digitale Souveränität mit europäischen Partnern

Der Druck auf europäische Firmen ist bei digitaler Infrastruktur groß – vor allem wegen der geopolitischen Verwerfungen. Es ist jedoch möglich, Cloud-Strategien ohne die US-Hyperscaler zu entwickeln.

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Google ends support for old Nest Learning thermostats, withdraws from EU market

Google is withdrawing its Nest Learning thermostats from the EU market and support for older generations is ending. The company explains the reasons.

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4chan was hacked due to outdated PDF software and is back online

The infamous imageboard 4chan is available again. The administrators have replaced servers and switched off some functions.

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Energy efficiency: buying new household appliances is hardly worth it anymore

It makes more sense for your wallet and the climate to continue using and repairing older household appliances. This is according to the Umweltbundesamt.

BKA chief Münch "eagerly" awaits new data retention law

BKA President Münch is pleased with the Black-Red government's plan to record data without cause. The encroachment on civil rights is extremely minor.

Missing link: "If you don't digitize, you lose"

In an interview with heise online, BWI CEO Frank Leidenberger explains how the Bundeswehr's largest IT service provider is to make it fit for the future.

Higher Regional Court: Facebook must set privacy-friendly default settings

The Frankfurt Higher Regional Court orders the Facebook parent company Meta to pay 200 euros in damages after scraping due to a loss of control, for example.

The latest in Security

Connectwise Screenconnect: High-risk code smuggling loophole

Nvidia graphics card drivers with holes under Linux and Windows

Erlang/OTP SSH: Well-known manufacturers affected by critical vulnerability

Sonicwall warns of DoS vulnerability in SSLVPN

Vulnerabilities in vulnerability scanner Nessus closed

The latest in Apple – iPhone, iPod, Mac & Co.

Punitive tariffs: All iPhones for the US market will allegedly come from India

NFC payment with iPhone at checkout terminal

Volksbanks bring Girocard to the iPhone – away from Apple Pay

Survey: Apple users would pay a small amount for Apple Intelligence

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App Store: Apple provides insight into how AI summaries are created

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Meta declares war on spam in the Facebook feed

"We have understood" writes Meta in its blog. The standard Facebook feed is to be made usable again through numerous changes.

Gmail app gets slider and AI image generator

Google has added some new features to its Gmail app for mobile devices. However, some of these are only available to paying users.

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Developer Snapshots: Smaller news of the week

The overview contains small but interesting news about Slint, wasmer, Swift, W3C, Wasmtime, .NET, Prometheus, TestRail and Linkerd.

25 years of "The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask": dark time game

Having to follow a work of the century is a highly thankless task – which "Majora's Mask" mastered with flying colors 25 years ago.

Sony's über-glass and rare Sigma BF – the photo news of the week 17/2025

Sony is launching a professional telephoto lens, but Sigma is only producing the no-frills BF in small numbers. And Adobe's Firefly now has several AIs.

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Self-regulation: Federal states officially recognize age classification via IARC

After years of back and forth, the global IARC age rating system, which is also used by the USK, now has the approval of the youth ministries of federal states.

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Electronic patient record: What to expect from the nationwide launch

After the test phase, the German electronic patient record is now set to really take off, but probably only a few people will notice it at first.

Parent company of PCMag and IGN sues OpenAI

The media company Ziff Davis is suing OpenAI for copyright infringement. The lawsuit is one of a number of ongoing proceedings against the AI company.

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Radio exclusion zone in Ny-Ålesund: 5G mobile disrupt research facilities

The world's northernmost settlement is home to research facilities for which a radio ban has been imposed. Cruise ships and 5G are now causing interference.

Presentation of the Mazda EX-60: Is the SUV also coming to Europe?

Mazda is showing a mid-size SUV at Auto Shanghai that comes with hybrid and electric drive. What will be offered in Europe is still uncertain.

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Razer launches its first vertical mouse

The Razer Pro Click V2 is available in two versions. One of them has a vertical design and is also intended for the office.

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The latest in Artificial Intelligence

Australian radio station uses AI voice as presenter for months – unnoticed

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AI tool clones websites and makes phishing child's play

Aleph Alpha acquires semantics specialist Thingsthinking

Perplexity turns into a voice assistant on iPhones

Interview: "Digital Only" could put pressure on older women in particular

The latest in Cars & Mobility

Citroën ë-C3 small electric car on test: And now some fine-tuning please

EU: New rules for digital registration certificates and e-cars are coming

Xiaomi sets up development center for electric cars in Munich

Trade fair tour at Auto China Shanghai 2025: Return to normality

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Veeam Backup & Replication receives web UI and Linux appliance

The new version of Veeam Backup & Replication aims to score points with a modernized user interface, new access control and a Linux appliance.

Intel confirms wave of layoffs: all about increasing efficiency

Intel confirms the next layoffs, which will primarily affect managers. The management wants to make life easier for engineers.

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Unchecked growth: Revolut with increased sales and record profits

Well over 50 million customers, a huge increase in turnover and record profits. And the fintech wants to continue to grow.

Windows Update Previews: For the time being only for older Windows

Microsoft is distributing the update previews for Windows 11 23H2, 22H2 and Windows 10 22H2. They bring minor improvements.

Android: Chrome browser gets native PDF tool with annotation tools

Google has integrated a PDF reader into the Chrome browser for Android. Annotation tools are also on board.

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EWE and Freenet file suit against extension of mobile frequencies

The Federal Network Agency has extended the rights of use for frequencies until 2030.

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Ryzen 7 9800X3D falls below AMD's recommended price

AMD's Ryzen 7 9800X3D gaming processor cost too much for months. The price has now fallen – as have other CPUs.

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US traffic light hack: manufacturer made it easy for pranksters

In several major US cities, the voices of Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos and other tech bosses were heard from pedestrian lights.

"13T": Oneplus packs huge battery into 6.3-inch smartphone

Handy and yet a battery monster: The Oneplus 13T has a massive 6,260 mAh battery despite a 6.3-inch display that is now considered compact.

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Safe internet use for children – New guidelines in the UK

In the United Kingdom, online services will soon have to implement new rules for the protection of children.

Leaker: Stage Manager for iOS 19, menu bar for iPadOS 19

Apple reportedly wants to make both mobile operating systems more "Mac-like" from the fall and bring macOS functions to smartphones and tablets.

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Version distribution: Android 15 only at 4.5 percent

Google has published rare figures on Android version distribution: Most devices are running Android 14.

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The latest in Robotics

RoboBee: Micro flapping wing robot lands safely on plant leaves

RoboCake: Researchers create edible robot cake with dancing gummy bears

Text2Robot: Design robots with AI via text prompt

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"Iron Fist": Unitree plans boxing match between humanoid robots

The latest in Enterprise Computing

Remote Desktop: Remotely control computers via the network.

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TDD for embedded platforms – Practical application and framework comparison

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No return to the office? More job ads with home office option again