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WhatsApp's latest update finally brings what many iPhone users wanted, message translation right inside the chat. The Meta-owned platform is rolling out support for 21 languages on iOS (9to5Mac), a concrete step toward tearing down everyday language friction in chats. It ships in app version 25.28.74 (9to5Mac), alongside the official rollout of Live Photos support. I have been tracking on-device AI for a while, and this feels bigger than a mere convenience upgrade. It is a strategic move in the...

You’ve been waiting for this moment, iPad finally gets the windowing system it deserves. iPadOS 26 doesn’t just tweak how multitasking works, it rebuilds the foundation of what your iPad can do. Apple’s official announcement (https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2025/06/ipados-26-introduces-powerful-new-features-that-push-ipad-even-further/) confirms a fundamental shift toward desktop-class functionality, moving beyond the limitations that have held back iPad productivity for years. The new system...

When I first heard the rumors about Apple's 2026 MacBook Pro, I'll be honest, I was skeptical. After years of relatively incremental updates, could Apple really be planning something revolutionary? Then I lucked into a preview, a Windows laptop with strikingly similar tech. After spending time with those features firsthand, I'm convinced that Apple's 2026 MacBook Pro is shaping up to be the most significant laptop upgrade in years.

When you walk into an Apple Store to check out the shiny new iPhone 17 Pro, the last thing you expect is scratches on the display models. Yet that is exactly what shoppers saw when the phones first hit retail floors, and the internet promptly christened it “Scratchgate.” Apple has stepped in with an explanation and a fix, protective silicone rings on in‑store MagSafe chargers.

When regulatory agencies handle confidential tech schematics, one small mistake can expose months of carefully guarded secrets. That is exactly what happened when the FCC mistakenly leaked confidential iPhone 16e schematics, giving us an unprecedented look at Apple's latest budget powerhouse before its official release. The iPhone 16e debuted in February 2025 as a $599 budget powerhouse, quickly becoming a game-changer in Apple's lineup. Beyond the leaked documents, what makes this story...

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Apple's iPhone 17e is stirring up quite a buzz in the tech world, and for good reason. A cheaper iPhone with flagship guts? The rumor mill points to a spring 2026 launch that could reshape Apple's entry-level strategy, according to industry analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. Early reports say it will run the same A19 processor found in the flagship iPhone 17, as reported by MacDailyNews. It is also tipped to ditch the notch for Dynamic Island, bringing premium interface elements to Apple's most accessible...

Here's what you need to know about Google's latest move. Recent discoveries in the Chromium development pipeline reveal that Google is actively testing something called "Android Desktop" on modern Chromebook hardware, according to Chrome Unboxed. The testing specifically targets 12th-generation Intel-powered Chromebooks like the Acer Chromebook Plus 516 GE and HP Dragonfly Pro, Chrome Unboxed reports. This represents a completely unexpected development that suggests Google is experimenting...

Apple TV fans, you’ve been waiting long enough. After what feels like an eternity in tech years, 2025 is shaping up to be the year Apple finally gives its beloved streaming box the attention it deserves. The current Apple TV 4K model launched in late 2022 with an A15 Bionic chip (9to5Mac), and that three year development gap is about to come to a dramatic end. Recent leaks point to the next Apple TV 4K getting an A17 Pro chip (9to5Mac), and this is not just another routine hardware refresh, it...

We've all been there, you're settling into your favorite show at a reasonable volume when suddenly a streaming ad explodes through your speakers like an air horn at 2 AM. Your neighbors probably think you're hosting a midnight infomercial convention. Really, you're just another victim of streaming's most annoying problem: commercials that blast way louder than the show you were just watching. California decided to do something about it, and the fix could help viewers across the country.

Apple's making waves at Fenway Park tonight, and it has nothing to do with batting averages or stolen bases. For the first time in broadcasting history, Apple will use the iPhone 17 Pro to capture live professional sports footage during the Red Sox vs. Tigers game on Apple TV+. Not a tech demo. The real thing, with Apple believing this marks the first use of iPhone in a live professional sports broadcast workflow.

So you're probably thinking I've lost my mind when I say Xiaomi slapped a second screen on the back of its newest flagship. But here we are. The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has a 2.9-inch display on its back panel, turning a premium smartphone into something that looks suspiciously like a classic handheld gaming console.

The automotive infotainment world has been watching Android Auto's steady evolution from a simple phone-mirroring service into something much more ambitious. When Google launched the platform in 2014 with basic connectivity to Google's core services, few could have predicted it would eventually reach over 100 million vehicles worldwide and support more than 500 different car models, according to 9to5Google. The latest chapter in this evolution is especially telling. Google recently expanded the...

Apple's iPhone Air promises something we haven't seen in years, the chance to actually choose what matters most to you in a smartphone. After spending time with Apple's thinnest iPhone ever, measuring just 5.6mm thick (Android Central), it became obvious this device is more than another incremental update. The Air launched alongside the iPhone 17 series on September 19, 2025, with global availability starting September 26 (Android Central). It starts at $999 with 256GB of storage and can be...

Apple's second beta release for iPadOS 26.1 has arrived, bringing a fresh wave of refinements and new features to the iPad ecosystem. It feels focused, like Apple tightening screws after a big remodel. The timing fits Apple's development cycle, landing just weeks after the first beta and following the recent iOS 26.0.1 bug fix release, positioning this update as a stability bridge for anyone wary of the major iPadOS 26 overhaul. So, what actually changed, and is it a good time to jump in?

Apple just can’t seem to catch a break when it comes to Siri privacy concerns. Fresh off agreeing to a substantial $95 million settlement in the U.S., the tech giant now faces criminal charges in France over similar allegations. France’s human rights organization has filed a complaint with Paris prosecutors, claiming Apple’s voice assistant violated European privacy laws through unauthorized data collection.

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Disney's streaming landscape is undergoing its most dramatic transformation since Disney+ launched in 2019, and the implications reach far beyond simple app consolidation. The entertainment giant has officially announced plans to sunset the standalone Hulu app, marking the end of an era for one of streaming's pioneering platforms. After nearly two decades as an independent service, Disney revealed it will fully integrate Hulu into Disney+ by 2026, creating what the company calls a "unified app...

When you first see the leaked One UI 8.5 build running on a Galaxy S25 Ultra, it is clear Samsung is cooking up something special. Android Authority showcased this early firmware, revealing rounded corners, pill-shaped icons, and bottom bars that signal a major shift in Samsung's design philosophy. While SamMobile demonstrated features like the fully customizable quick settings panel and Direct Voicemail in their hands-on video, the firmware remains buggy and incomplete, hinting at Samsung's...

Microsoft Teams has been making waves in the collaboration space, and if you've been waiting for one particular feature to finally land, November 2025 might just be your month. After years of user requests, Microsoft is preparing to roll out separate window support for channels (Cybersecurity News), addressing what many consider one of the platform's most glaring limitations. This is not just another incremental update. It signals a fundamental shift in how Teams handles multitasking and...