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Last updated: May 17, 2026, 8:38 PM ET

Mobile Software Updates

One Plus pulled its Oxygen OS update after boot loop issues affected select devices, leaving users unable to complete the installation process. Meanwhile, WhatsApp expanded testing of View-Once disappearing messages to iOS platforms after successful Android trials, allowing users to send photos and videos that automatically vanish after being viewed once.

Gaming & Entertainment

Fortnite players will receive a 10-minute preview of The Mandalorian and Grogu content on May 19, three days ahead of the movie's theatrical release. Terraria developer Re-Logic confirmed cross-play functionality is coming to the 70-million-copy-selling title, alongside special 15th anniversary collector's items. In gaming news, 1047 Games named its Titanfall successor Empulse, though the movement-focused shooter remains in pre-alpha without a confirmed release date.

Hardware Launches

Sony unveiled its Xperia 1 VIII flagship featuring a redesigned aesthetic but retaining familiar core specifications, including a new 1/1.56-inch telephoto camera sensor that quadruples resolution compared to previous models. The device represents Sony's latest attempt to capture premium Android market share amid intensifying competition.

Legal & Privacy

Amazon faces a class action lawsuit alleging the company owes "hundreds of millions" in refunds to customers for allegedly passing unlawful tariffs onto consumers. Separately, Apple's upcoming Siri application will introduce customizable chat retention, allowing users to choose between auto-deleting conversations after 30 days, one year, or keeping them indefinitely based on privacy preferences.