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OpenAI launches Sora on Android, expanding its ai video platform
OpenAI has expanded access to its AI video creation platform, Sora, by launching the app on Android. Available now through the Google Play Store in select regions including the US,…
Alexa+ arrives on Amazon Music with deeper ai-driven recommendations
Amazon has begun rolling out Alexa+, its upgraded AI assistant, to the Amazon Music app on iOS and Android. The feature, available across all subscription tiers but currently limited to…
Zoho launches AI-powered scanner with Arabic language support in UAE
Zoho has introduced the latest version of its document digitisation tool, Zoho Scanner, an AI-powered scanning application aimed at making document management faster, smarter, and more accessible for both personal…
Nothing and Mumsnet launch “Other Phone” to make smartphones safer for teens
Nothing has teamed up with Mumsnet, the UK’s largest online parent community, to release a safety-focused smartphone for teenagers called the Other Phone. Built on the hardware of the CMF…
Google Maps adds AI-powered live lane guidance for cars with Google built-in
Google Maps is expanding its in-car navigation features with a new AI-powered live lane guidance system, debuting in vehicles equipped with Google built-in. The feature will first appear in the…
Huawei’s Mate 70 Air takes aim at Apple’s ultra-slim iPhone Air
Huawei is preparing to enter the ultra-thin smartphone race with its upcoming Mate 70 Air — a model clearly positioned against Apple’s iPhone Air. Leaks surfacing on Weibo ahead of…
Japanese anime giants unite to challenge OpenAI’s use of copyrighted material
Japan’s leading anime studios, including Studio Ghibli and Aniplex, have joined forces in an escalating dispute with OpenAI over alleged copyright infringement tied to the company’s Sora 2 video-generation model. The studios are acting through the Content Overseas…
Google Meet now links in-meeting chats to Google Chat for continued conversations
Google is introducing a useful update that links Google Meet’s in-meeting chat with Google Chat, making it easier to continue conversations and access shared materials after a call ends. The…
Anghami and Huawei mark five years of partnership connecting music across MENA
Anghami and Huawei are marking five years of partnership, highlighting a collaboration that has helped shape the connected entertainment landscape across the Middle East and North Africa. What began as…
Everything you need to know about iOS 26.1 and iPadOS 26.1, and why this one’s worth it
Apple’s first major update to iOS and iPadOS 26—version 26.1—has arrived, and it’s far more than a routine bug fix. This release fine-tunes the design, performance, and usability of Apple’s 2025…
Apple debuts colorful new Apple One logo inspired by its classic design era
Apple has quietly refreshed the visual identity of its subscription bundle, Apple One, introducing a new logo that nods to the company’s design heritage while tying into its current ecosystem…
WhatsApp for Mac adds chat theme customization with 38 color options
WhatsApp is extending one of its most popular personalization features to Mac users. The latest update to the desktop app introduces chat theme customization, allowing users to choose from 38…
Apple releases iOS 26.1 and macOS 26.1 with Liquid Glass controls and UI tweaks
Apple has rolled out version 26.1 of its operating systems, delivering a set of refinements and small feature additions across iOS, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS, tvOS, visionOS, and the HomePod platform.…
Apple officially rebrands Apple TV+ to Apple TV, unveils new intro theme
Apple has officially completed the long-anticipated rebrand of its streaming platform, dropping the “+” from Apple TV+to become simply Apple TV. The change went live, with Apple updating its official website and…
Apple debuts redesigned web App Store with full browsing experience
Apple has introduced a redesigned web interface for the App Store, giving users direct access to the full browsing experience from any desktop or mobile browser. The overhaul replaces the…
Apple turns to Google’s Gemini ai to rebuild Siri for 2026
Apple’s decision to integrate Google’s Gemini AI into Siri marks one of the most surprising shifts in its long-standing strategy of technological self-reliance. The redesigned Siri, expected to launch in…
Facebook now lets private groups go public without exposing old posts
Meta is giving Facebook Group admins more flexibility with a new update that allows private groups to go public — without exposing members’ old posts or personal activity. The change,…
Chrome now stores your license, passport, and car info for faster autofill
Google is expanding Chrome’s autofill capabilities with a new feature that remembers more than just passwords and credit card numbers. The browser can now securely store government and vehicle identification…