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OnePlus Releases the Update for OxygenOS 14

OnePlus Announces OxygenOS 14 Update

OnePlus has announced its latest Android skin, OxygenOS 14. It’s built on top of the still-unreleased Android 14, and debuts a new system that OnePlus is calling the “Trinity Engine.”

Trinity Engine

The Trinity Engine is a new proprietary platform that OnePlus claims will intelligently unlock the full potential of smartphone hardware. It’s based on three pillars: CPU, ROM, and RAM.

CPU Vitalization is an industry-leading system-level computing power scheduling technology that tries to determine the best balance between performance and power consumption. OnePlus claims this will result in 20 minutes of additional battery life without any performance compromises.

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ROM Vitalization aims to fix long-term performance degradation for 48 months through “using efficient compression algorithms, file defragmentation, memory acceleration and other techniques.” OnePlus claims that new smartphones using the tech can save up to 20GB of storage through “application compression and file deduplication.”

RAM Vitalization is designed to improve memory performance. OnePlus explains:

By reconstructing Android’s underlying memory mechanism and using a series of proprietary technologies like I/O Aggregation Technology, App Pre-loading, Memory Zero-waiting, Asynchronous Memory Technology, and Instant Bandwidth Technology, we have amped up application start-up speeds so you’re never left waiting around.

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OnePlus says that these methods will result in “smooth and instantaneous” switching between apps, with a “10% improvement in smoothness” overall and, somewhere, there’s something called “big RAM” being used.

Other Features

Outside of the Trinity Engine, OxygenOS 14 also brings several feature and app updates.

  • File Dock: This new feature can hold text, images, videos, and links to consolidate them into notes or improve content sharing.
  • Notes app redesign: The Notes app has been thoroughly redesigned with added features, fonts, and more, as well as better categorization.
  • Smart Cutout: This new feature allows OxygenOS to extract subjects from a photo, much like Samsung offers.
  • Clone Phone: This feature is getting more advanced, with the ability to move data including Wallet cards as well as network and account settings.
  • OnePlus Security & Privacy Center: OnePlus will be adopting Google’s updated Security & Privacy Center.
  • Auto Pixelate: This new feature will be able to blur sensitive information such as IDs in photos.
  • Fluid Cloud: This new feature will offer a new look for incoming notifications across phones and tablets.
  • New ringtones: There are also new ringtones and updates to OnePlus’ “Aquamorphic Design.”
  • GoGreen AOD: This new feature tries to show how the steps you take during the day impact your carbon footprint.
  • Homescreen tweaks: The homescreen also gets some minor tweaks, like a new “Search” button above the main dock, and there are some more options for Material You themeing, too.

Release Date and Supported Devices

OnePlus hasn’t yet confirmed when OxygenOS 14 will be available or any devices that will be supported. The OnePlus 11, 10 Pro, 10T, and other recently launched devices will surely be supported in time, though. It also seems reasonable that the OnePlus 12, and maybe even the imminent OnePlus Open, might run on OxygenOS 14 at launch.

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Overall, OxygenOS 14 is a significant update with a lot of new features and improvements. The Trinity Engine is particularly interesting, as it has the potential to improve performance and battery life significantly. We’ll be sure to keep you updated on the release date and supported devices as soon as we know more.

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Apple has quietly rolled out a major update to its App Store experience, officially launching a fully redesigned web-based App Store that allows users to browse and discover apps across all Apple devices from a single online hub. The move, first spotted by MacRumors and 9to5Mac, marks a significant expansion of Apple’s ecosystem — bringing the App Store’s signature design and features to the browser for the first time.

According to the company, it now has a modern, app-store-like interface that looks similar to the App Store on iPhones, iPads, Macs, and other products. The domain was previously used as a holding place that hosted static information about apps or redirected users to in-device App Store pages.

A Centralized Experience Across All Apple Platforms

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The new update allows them to easily search through apps across device categories like iPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro, Apple Watch, and even Apple TV. Each section provides curated app lists, editorial recommendations, and Apple’s popular “Today” tab to show off featured apps, developer spotlights, and trending downloads.

The interface also allows users to browse applications based on their categories, such as Productivity, Entertainment, Games, Education, and Health & Fitness, and provides a much more streamlined and searchable experience than in the past.

Search, Share, and Explore — But Not Download

While this new web-based App Store does introduce better navigation and search, Apple is retaining control over where the downloads actually happen: users cannot install apps directly from the web version of the store. Instead, the website offers quick options to share listings of apps or open them directly in the native App Store app on an Apple device.

This is a design choice in concert with Apple’s long-term ecosystem strategy: making sure all app installations continue to go through its official App Store infrastructure, where the company can enforce strict privacy, payment, and security controls.

Smarter Search Portal for Developers and Users

Another welcome improvement: A prominently placed search bar finally allows users to quickly find apps by name, category, and even developer. Apple’s web app pages were previously static, unindexed, and generally inaccessible unless directly linked to a page.

Now, with an interface that is entirely searchable, this latest Web App Store serves dually as a marketing tool for developers and a place of discovery for users, maximizing app exposure to bring developers’ creations in front of larger audiences outside of Apple’s devices.

Expanding Apple’s Ecosystem Online

Apple’s extension of the App Store’s web presence also comes at a time when regulators and users are increasingly pressing for more openness and accessibility across all digital platforms. In creating this new, more interactive web presence, Apple seems to be taking steps toward greater transparency and discoverability, if still through a tightly integrated ecosystem.

The update also comes amidst Apple’s growing focus on cross-device experiences – especially as it promotes new platforms like Apple Vision Pro, which integrates apps across immersive and traditional interfaces.

Looking Ahead: Apple’s Strategy in a Changing App Landscape

The launch of the web App Store might seem like a minor revision, but it shows that Apple is taking a long-term view to elevate discovery and engagement of apps beyond its hardware. By opening the App Store to any browser, Apple enhances the user experience and reinforces its developer ecosystem by providing greater visibility and traffic to millions of applications without compromising strict app distribution policies. This latest move by Apple strikes a careful balance between innovation, control, and accessibility in a world of rapidly evolving digital ecosystems and increasing regulatory pressures. This is where the App Store, as the linchpin of the Apple experience, is now more connected than ever.

Signal has rolled out a critical privacy-focused update for its Windows app, introducing a “screen security” setting that prevents the system from capturing screenshots—directly countering Microsoft’s controversial Recall feature.

This move reinforces Signal’s commitment to user privacy, ensuring sensitive conversations remain protected even against AI-powered background surveillance. Here’s everything you need to know.


Why Signal Is Blocking Windows Screenshots

Microsoft Recall: A Privacy Concern

Microsoft’s Recall feature (announced in 2023) continuously captures and stores screenshots of user activity, allowing Windows 11 users to “scroll back in time” and revisit past actions.

Despite Microsoft pausing Recall’s rollout after backlash, the company reintroduced it in April 2024 via the Windows Insider Preview Channel with key changes:
✔ Opt-in requirement (users must enable it manually)
✔ Pause functionality (temporary deactivation)

However, Signal argues that Recall still poses risks:
🔴 Potential exposure of sensitive chats (even if encrypted)
🔴 Lack of granular app-level control (Recall captures everything by default)

How Signal’s “Screen Security” Works

When enabled, this setting:
✅ Blocks Windows from screenshotting Signal’s window (shows a blank screen instead)
✅ Prevents Recall from storing private conversations
✅ Maintains end-to-end encryption integrity

⚠ Trade-off: Some accessibility tools (like screen readers) may not function properly with this setting active.


How to Enable (or Disable) Signal’s Screen Security

Step-by-Step Guide

  1. Open Signal Desktop
  2. Go to Settings > Privacy > Screen Security
  3. Toggle “Block screenshots” (enabled by default)

🔹 Disabling the feature requires confirmation (to prevent accidental deactivation).
🔹 A warning appears reminding users of potential privacy risks.


Signal’s Critique of Microsoft’s Approach

In a blog post, Signal expressed frustration with the need for such workarounds:

“We hope that AI teams building systems like Recall will consider these implications more carefully. Apps like Signal shouldn’t need a ‘one weird trick’ to protect user privacy—developers deserve better tools.”

Key Issues with Recall

🔸 No API for apps to opt out (forcing manual workarounds like Signal’s)
🔸 Potential security vulnerabilities (stored screenshots could be accessed by malware)
🔸 Privacy vs. convenience imbalance (users may not fully understand the risks)


What This Means for Windows Users

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✔ Signal users gain stronger privacy protection against Recall.
✔ Other encrypted apps (like WhatsApp, Telegram) may follow suit.
✔ Microsoft faces continued scrutiny over AI-powered surveillance features.

Should You Disable Recall Entirely?

If privacy is a priority:

  1. Avoid enabling Recall (if using Windows Insider builds).
  2. Use Signal’s screen security for encrypted chats.
  3. Monitor future Windows updates for improved privacy controls.

Final Verdict: A Necessary Move for Privacy

Signal’s update highlights the growing tension between AI convenience and user privacy. While Microsoft positions Recall as a productivity tool, its always-on screenshotting raises legitimate security concerns.

By proactively blocking Recall, Signal sets a precedent—tech companies must prioritize privacy by design, not as an afterthought.

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