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MW4 DMZ early access opens October 20 for digital pre-orders on every platform, after campaign early access on October 16 and before the October 23 launch.
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Google ends Safety Signal on December 12, 2026, so Pixel Watch 2 and 3 LTE owners need Wi-Fi, a nearby phone or a carrier plan for SOS and Fall Detection.
Amazon Alexa Tablets Replace Fire With Android and the Google Play Store, From $229.99
Amazon's Alexa Tablet 8, 11 and 12 Pro run Android with full Google Play access, start at $229.99, $329.99 and $499.99, and ship in the US on October 14.
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Xbox XP Division Launches, and Minecraft Gets a New CEO on October 19
Xbox created XP, a division for film, TV, merchandise and live events, led by Kayleen Walters. Maria Angelidou-Smith becomes Minecraft CEO on October 19.
ARC Raiders Is Free to Play Until October 12 With Frozen Trail, and $19.99 on Steam
ARC Raiders is free on Steam, PS5 and Xbox until 4 a.m. ET on October 12, with Frozen Trail included. Progress carries over, and Steam has it for $19.99.
Samsung October 2026 Security Update Reaches Verizon Galaxy Z Fold8, Fold8 Ultra and Z Flip8 First
Verizon's Galaxy Z Fold8, Fold8 Ultra and Z Flip8 got the October 2026 patch on October 6, first among Verizon Galaxy phones. Others remain on September.
Google Wallet Now Takes Oklahoma Driver's Licenses and State IDs on Android 9 and Up
Oklahomans can add a driver's license or state ID to Google Wallet as of October 7 on Android 9 or higher. It's free and works at TSA, not traffic stops.
Game Pass October Games: Battlefield 6 Joins on the 13th, and Clair Obscur Leaves on the 15th
Battlefield 6 joins Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass on 13 October; Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and eight others leave on 15 October.
Motorola Razr Ultra (2026) Gets Android 17 in the US: Build A171WLH.38-19-5, 4.17GB
Motorola Razr Ultra (2026) owners in the US are getting Android 17 as build A171WLH.38-19-5, a 4.17GB update. Here is how to install it.
Pokémon HOME 4.1.0 Adds FireRed and LeafGreen Transfers, and Premium Storage Jumps to 9,000
Pokémon HOME 4.1.0 is live: FireRed and LeafGreen on Switch can now send Pokémon to HOME one-way, and Premium storage rises to 9,000 at the same price.
Google Wallet Replaces Its Card Carousel With a Stacked List on Android, No App Update Needed
Google Wallet for Android swaps its sideways card carousel for an Apple-style stacked list. It's a server-side rollout, so no app update is needed.