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iOS 26 is coming this fall — no, you didn’t sleep through 7 versions
Apple is preparing to unveil the latest version of its iPhone software at WWDC this June, but it won’t be called iOS 19. In a shift that may confuse some…
Instagram’s Android update fixes battery drain issues on Pixel and other devices
If your Android phone has been draining battery unusually fast lately, Instagram may be to blame. According to Google, a recent version of the app caused noticeable power consumption issues—particularly…
EA shuts down Cliffhanger Games, cancels Black Panther project amid broader cuts
Electronic Arts has officially canceled its in-development Black Panther game and shuttered Cliffhanger Games, the studio formed specifically for the project. The decision, revealed in an internal company email and first reported…
DeepSeek releases updated R1 reasoning model on Hugging Face under open license
Chinese AI startup DeepSeek has released an updated version of its flagship R1 reasoning model on Hugging Face, marking a continued push toward open-source development even as scrutiny over its…
Google Photos turns 10 with AI-powered editing, smarter search, and new sharing tools
As Google Photos celebrates its 10th anniversary, the app is getting a series of updates designed to make photo management, editing, and sharing more intelligent and personalized across Android and…
Apple updates Logic Pro With Flashback Capture, enhanced Stem Splitter, and new sound packs
Apple has released a new update for Logic Pro on both Mac and iPad, introducing a series of improvements that focus on making the music production process more intuitive, flexible,…
Samsung launches One UI 8 beta on Galaxy S25 series with Android 16 features and AI tweaks
Samsung has officially begun rolling out the beta version of One UI 8, its custom Android 16-based interface, giving Galaxy S25, S25 Plus, and S25 Ultra users early access to…
Adidas confirms customer data breach in cyberattack tied to third-party provider
Adidas has confirmed a cyberattack that compromised customer information via a third-party service provider, making it the latest global retailer targeted in a growing wave of digital security breaches. While…
Opera Neon is an AI browser that can build websites, fill forms, and code games
Opera is entering the AI browser race with the announcement of Opera Neon, a new browser designed to automate tasks — from coding websites and games to managing online bookings and…
OpenAI eyes expansion with ‘Sign in with ChatGPT’ login service for apps
OpenAI is exploring a new identity feature that could allow users to log into third-party apps using their ChatGPT credentials — a potential shift that signals the company’s ambitions to…
Practo expands to UAE with instant online access to verified doctors and clinics
racto, a long-established digital healthcare platform, has officially launched its services for consumers in the UAE, bringing instant access to a verified network of over 31,000 doctors and 3,000 clinics…
Apple says it blocked $9 billion in App Store fraud over the past five years
Apple says it has prevented more than $9 billion in fraudulent transactions on the App Store over the last five years, with over $2 billion stopped in 2024 alone. The…
Marshall launches Kilburn III: portable speaker offers 50-hour battery and classic design
Marshall has introduced the Kilburn III, the latest update to its popular line of portable Bluetooth speakers. Arriving seven years after its predecessor, the new model builds on the Kilburn II’s…
Google Search widget for Android gets redesign and personalized shortcut icon
Google is rolling out a redesigned Google Search widget for Android that introduces a more customizable and functionally flexible layout. The updated widget is part of version 16.19 of the Google app…
WhatsApp for iPad has officially launched with full feature support
After years of user requests, WhatsApp has finally launched a dedicated app for the iPad, expanding its ecosystem to Apple’s tablet line and offering broader support for cross-device messaging. The…
Microsoft brings AI to Notepad with new ‘Write’ Tool — but it comes with conditions
Microsoft is adding AI-powered features to some of its most basic Windows apps, including Notepad — a tool long known for its simplicity. As part of the broader Copilot Plus initiative on…
Nothing’s Carl Pei envisions a future where smartphones have just one app
In a market saturated with similar-looking devices and iterative updates, Carl Pei, CEO of London-based startup Nothing, is steering his company in a different direction. In a recent interview with WIRED,…
No, ChatGPT Plus isn’t free in the UAE (yet): here’s what the OpenAI deal actually means
A major artificial intelligence partnership between the UAE and OpenAI has sparked widespread interest — and some confusion — about the accessibility of ChatGPT Plus. Following headlines suggesting that all…