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Google releases Android 17 beta, Apple details iPhone Lockdown Mode, and Glider 4.0 gets web edition

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Google has released the second beta for Android 17 QPR3, bringing fixes and improvements specifically for Pixel devices. Separately, Apple's iPhone Lockdown Mode offers enhanced security for high-risk users, though it may be excessive for the average person. Additionally, a new unofficial web edition of the Mac game Glider 4.0 has been made available. AI

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Google releases Android 17 beta, Apple details iPhone Lockdown Mode, and Glider 4.0 gets web edition

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