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Apple quietly rolls out iOS 26.2.1 to support new AirTags
Apple has released iOS 26.2.1, a small interim update that focuses less on new software features and more on compatibility with recently announced hardware. The update arrives alongside iPadOS 26.2.1 and…
Apple Watch runners get a long-overdue Strava navigation upgrade
Strava has finally decided to stop pretending that Apple Watch users don’t like maps. With its latest update, the app now allows runners, walkers, and cyclists to follow pre-generated routes directly…
HMD expands accessories lineup with Watch X1, Watch P1, and six Dub earbuds
HMD has formally entered the smartwatch category with the introduction of the Watch X1 and Watch P1, expanding its accessories portfolio alongside six new true wireless earbuds under the Dub series…
Nothing Phone (3a) Community Edition: same soul, built by the fans
The Nothing Phone (3a) Community Edition is proof that this brand still does things differently. Instead of slapping on a new color and calling it a day, Nothing went back to its…
Microsoft issues second emergency Windows 11 update after outlook crashes
Microsoft has released a second emergency, out-of-band update for Windows 11, this time to address crashes and instability affecting Outlook following the company’s January 2026 security updates. The patch arrives just a…
Google photos adds a built-in tool for creating personalized memes
Google Photos is testing a new feature that leans less toward photo correction and more toward casual creativity. Called Me Meme, the tool allows users to generate meme-style images using…
WhatsApp tests group chat history sharing for new members
WhatsApp is testing a new group chat feature that addresses a long-standing annoyance for anyone who has ever been added to an active conversation with no context. According to a…
Google says Gmail spam and inbox issues have been resolved
Google says it has resolved an issue that disrupted how Gmail handled incoming messages over the weekend, after users reported widespread problems with spam filtering and inbox categorization. According to…
Apple may preview a smarter Siri as early as February
A new report suggests that Apple may soon offer an early look at a significantly updated version of Siri, with a public demonstration expected as soon as February. According to…
Questions raised as ChatGPT cites Elon Musk–linked Grokipedia
Concerns are emerging that ChatGPT is drawing from Grokipedia, an AI-generated encyclopedia developed by Elon Musk’s company xAI, raising questions about how information from niche or ideologically skewed sources can surface in…
Claude begins beta testing Apple Health integration for fitness insights
Anthropic has begun beta testing a new Apple Health integration that allows its AI assistant, Claude, to access and interpret user health data. The feature marks a practical step toward using conversational…
Waze finally rolls out long-promised road and safety alerts worldwide
After a long delay, Waze has begun rolling out a set of driving alerts that were first outlined nearly two years ago. The company has confirmed via recent user emails that features…
Huawei Mate X7 arrives in the UAE with focus on durability and imaging
Huawei has made its latest foldable smartphone, the HUAWEI Mate X7, available in the UAE, positioning it as a more fully developed entry in a category that has often struggled to move…
Forza Horizon 6 launches in May with its largest car roster yet
Microsoft has now set a firm date for Forza Horizon 6, confirming during the latest Xbox Developer Direct that the open-world racer will arrive on May 19 for PC and Xbox Series X…
Google brings personal context into AI Mode search
Google is expanding how its search engine responds to individual users, introducing what it calls Personal Intelligence inside AI Mode. Announced on January 22, 2026, the update allows Search to…
Spotify adds prompted playlist to give listeners more control over recommendations
Spotify is expanding how subscribers create playlists, introducing a new feature called Prompted Playlist that gives users more direct control over how music is selected. The tool is scheduled to roll…
What 2025 data reveals about everyday digital habits in MENA
Looking back at 2025 through aggregated usage data offers a practical way to understand how digital services are settling into everyday life across the Middle East and North Africa. Insights…
OPPO introduces Reno15 Series in the GCC with focus on cameras and battery life
OPPO has launched its Reno15 Series across the GCC, adding three new smartphones to its mid-to-upper range portfolio: the Reno15 Pro 5G, Reno15 5G, and Reno15 F 5G. The launch event…