Apple March event: 5 things we expect to see

First Android 17 beta drops, Meta patent hints at social media immortality, and more
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5 things to expect at Apple's big March event
Apple has confirmed a launch event for March 4, and while we've not heard much officially about what's coming, we have a pretty good idea about some of the devices we expect to see.
 
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The first Android 17 beta is now rolling out
After a short delay, Google is pushing out the first beta of Android 17 to compatible handsets, ahead of a full release later this year — we've broken down the key new features.
 
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Social media
 
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Meta could make social media posting immortal
A new patent filed by Meta suggests that AI clones of ourselves could one day be posting content to platforms such as Facebook and Instagram, long after we've passed away.
 
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