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Apple to bring GPT-5 to iOS and macOS in upcoming updates
Apple plans to integrate OpenAI’s newly released GPT-5 into iOS 26, iPadOS 26, and macOS Tahoe 26, replacing the GPT-4o model currently used for certain queries. While Apple has not…
Nothing Phone (3) update brings camera upgrades, Glyph tweaks, and system fixes
Nothing has begun rolling out its OS V3.5-250801-1847 update for the Nothing Phone (3), bringing a mix of feature upgrades, bug fixes, and refinements across the system. The update is…
Apple releases “Here’s to the Dreamers” wallpaper celebrating Southeast Asian creatives
Apple has introduced a new iPhone wallpaper titled Here’s to the Dreamers, released alongside an App Store feature spotlighting a range of contemporary Southeast Asian creatives. The campaign draws loose inspiration…
ChatGPT Plus users push back as GPT-5 brings stricter usage rules
OpenAI’s rollout of GPT-5 has stirred mixed reactions, particularly among ChatGPT Plus subscribers who feel the update has reduced, rather than expanded, their access to advanced features. The new model,…
Leaked Pixel 10 and Pixel Watch 4 videos reveal new design details
With just weeks to go before Google’s official Pixel 10 launch, a wave of leaks has surfaced, offering a preview of what the company may unveil on August 20 in…
Top 5 tablets in the UAE (2025) ranked: prices, features, and where to buy
Looking to buy a tablet in the UAE in 2025? You're not alone. Whether you're a student, creative professional, casual browser, or productivity power user, the tablet market has something…
WhatsApp to introduce disappearing status options and enhanced profile timers
WhatsApp is preparing to roll out a new feature that lets users set expiration timers for their status updates in the About section—a subtle yet welcome improvement for anyone who’s…
OpenAI’s GPT‑5 is here – and it’s about to change everything you do with AI
OpenAI has officially launched GPT‑5, the latest iteration of its AI language model and the engine that will now power ChatGPT for most users worldwide. Billed as a “unified” model,…
Xiaomi launches Smart Outdoor Camera 4 Pro with triple 3K lenses and AI zoom
Xiaomi has unveiled its latest addition to its smart home ecosystem in China: the Smart Outdoor Camera 4 Pro Triple-Cam Zoom Edition. Priced at 449 yuan (approximately $62), the new security…
OpenAI’s ChatGPT 5.0 aims to simplify work, life, and everything in between
OpenAI is poised to release ChatGPT 5.0 very soon and while it may not be the kind of dramatic leap seen between GPT-3 and GPT-4, it represents a substantial evolution…
Apple’s iPhone 17 lineup event tipped for September 9, UAE release expected September 19
Apple’s upcoming iPhone 17 launch event may now have a confirmed date, with fresh reports from sources within German mobile carriers pointing to Tuesday, September 9, 2025. If accurate, the UAE…
Instagram adds reposts feed and snap map-style location sharing
Instagram is rolling out several new features that borrow heavily from rival platforms, while also tweaking one of its more controversial updates from earlier this year. Starting today, users can…
du launches UAE’s first Arabic telecom AI model for internal operations
du has launched the UAE’s first Arabic-language telecom large language model (LLM), developed in partnership with Microsoft, Nokia, Khalifa University’s 6G Research Centre, and the International Telecommunication Union (ITU). Built…
Disney to retire Hulu app, fully merge service into Disney+ in 2026
Disney will phase out the standalone Hulu app as it moves to fully integrate the service into Disney+, creating a single streaming platform set to launch in 2026. The move…
INIU launches Pocket Rocket P50: world’s smallest 10,000mAh 45W power bank
INIU has introduced the Pocket Rocket P50, a compact yet powerful 10,000mAh power bank that the company claims is the world’s smallest with 45W Power Delivery (PD) fast-charging capability. Designed…
YouTuber puts Galaxy Z Fold 7 through 200K manual folds — here’s what happened
A recent durability experiment has raised questions about how well Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 7 will hold up over time, despite its official rating of 500,000 folds. YouTuber Tech-it spent several days…
Apple Podcasts launches ‘Best So Far’ list spotlighting 2025’s must-hear shows
Apple Podcasts has unveiled its first-ever “Best So Far” list, a biannual editorial selection that highlights some of the most engaging new podcast shows and seasons released since the beginning of the…
Honor expands Device Clone to support Android, iOS, and HarmonyOS Next transfers
Honor has expanded its Device Clone app to work across Android, iOS, and Huawei’s HarmonyOS Next, making it possible to transfer data between these platforms without additional hardware or accessories.…