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iMessage Could Soon Borrow a Feature or Two from WhatsApp
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The iMessage app could receive chat backgrounds and polls feature in iOS 26. Your chat backgrounds will sync with the rest of the signed-in devices and will also be visible to others. Polls might have Apple Intelligence integration, suggestion polls based on the context of conversation.
Google’s New AI Tool Can Give You Life Advice with an Expert Touch
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Google is rolling out a new Labs experimental feature called Portraits. It will use expert knowledge, their likeness, along with Gemini's capabilities to offer sound advice to users.
Author of Radical Candor, Kim Scott is first of the Portraits and the feature is available in the US.
Snapchat Arrives on the Apple Watch, So You Can Chat on the Go
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Snapchat is finally coming out with a dedicated app on Apple Watch. The app will let you check your friend's chats and reply to them using Apple Watch keyboard, voice dictation or emojis. However, you will not be able to share Snaps or check out stories.
Nothing CEO Carl Pei has confirmed that the company will launch the Nothing Headphone (1) alongside the Phone (3) on July 1st.This will be the company's first venture into making an over-the-ear headphone. The headphones will be tuned by KEF, a British audio pioneer, and feature distinct button placement and unique Nothing aesthetics.
US Court Rejects Apple’s Appeal, Third-Party Links to Prevail in App Store
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Apple's appeal to block third-party links in the App Store has been rejected by the 9th US Circuit Court of Appeals. The decision allows apps to include payment links without a 27% fee, lifting restrictions imposed by Apple. This ruling is a significant win for developers and users.
Reddit Alleges Anthropic Scraped Data Over 100,000 Times
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Reddit has filed a motion against Anthropic, the parent company behind the popular Claude AI. The lawsuit claims Anthropic scraped Reddit's data over 100,000 times since July 2024. This contradicts the AI startup's public image of respecting boundaries and the law.
How to Set Away or Out of Office Message in Outlook
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In this guide, we have explained how you can set up an out of office or away message in Outlook mail so that you can enjoy your personal days in peace. We have explained steps for the web and desktop version of Outlook as well as the Android and iPhone apps.
Instagram Has an AI Fix That Can Stretch Your Stories
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Instagram is introducing a feature to fill blank bars in vertically shot or small photos with the help of Meta AI. The feature is currently rolling out for the U.S. users, and we do not have a detail on when it will be available internationally. Instagram head, Adam Mosseri also talked about a Snap Map like feature coming to the app.
Your Disney+ Subscription Just Got Insane New Perks
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Disney+ is launching its Perks program, offering subscribers freebies, digital rewards, and a chance to win exclusive experiences. The plan is going live for its U.S. subscribers with an international launch planned for later this year. Hulu is also introducing a loyalty program with weekly perks and sweepstakes starting June 2nd.
How to Add and Change Signature in Outlook
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In this guide, we have explained how you can add or change your Outlook mail outgoing signatures with easy-to-understand step by step instructions for both the web, Windows app and the mobile version of Outlook Mail.
How to Insert Emojis in Outlook
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In this guide, we will help you stop writing boring emails by helping you learn how to insert emojis in Outlook mail on the web version, the Windows app as well as the iPhone and Android Outlook app.
Tinder’s April Fool’s Joke Becomes a Grim Reality for Short Men
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Tinder is testing out a new Height filter globally. The feature lets you set a custom height preference, which will affect your recommendations on the app. It is exclusively available for Tinder Gold and Premium subscribers and targeted towards their female audience.
Apple Set to Adopt Year-Based Naming Scheme for Next iOS, macOS Updates
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Apple might streamline the operating system version number across all its devices. The company might change the current naming scheme to match the subsequent year of their release. This means, we will get iOS 26 instead of iOS 19 this year and the big change could get announced at WWDC on June 9th.
Discord Introduces Orbs, a New In-App Currency
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Discord is introducing Orbs, a new in-app currency for earning and redeeming rewards like Nitro subscriptions and badges. Users can earn Orbs by completing promotional quests in the app. The feature is currently rolling out to limited number of users across the globe.
Apple Developing an Xbox-Like Gaming App for iPhone, Mac, and Apple TV
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Apple is reportedly working on a new gaming hub-like app. This new app will replace Game Center and will let you launch games and track achievements. It will be coming to iPhone, iPad, Mac, and possibly even to Apple TV in the upcoming version of iOS and macOS.
WhatsApp for iPad is Officially Here: Here’s a Closer Look
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WhatsApp has finally launched its official iPad app with features like voice and video calls, split-screen layout, and support for iPad-specific features like Centre Stage. It lacks some recent features like chat filters and themes but offers a smooth, native experience. Users can now download it from the App Store, ending years of relying on WhatsApp Web.
Netflix Pulls the Plug on First Generation Fire TV Devices
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Netflix is suspending support for first-generation Fire TV, Fire TV Stick, and Fire TV Stick with Voice Remote. This change will come into effect in the U.S. on June 3rd. You can check your Fire TV version by going to Settings > About > My Fire TV.
Rabbit R1’s Big OS 2.0 Update Brings New Memory and Intern Features
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Rabbit is coming out with a new update for the Rabbit R1 more than one year after its release. It's called Rabbit OS 2.0 which features colorful interface which can be controlled via touchscreen almost eliminating the need for the scroll wheel. The new OS will also come with memories, as well as AI Playground and AI Intern features.
Google’s “Try It On” Can Help You See How Clothes Fit Before You Buy Them
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Google has introduced a new Try it on feature, which lets you try different outfits on yourself virtually. It is a part of the company's new AI mode, and is currently exclusive to the U.S. citizens only. To use it, you need to go to Google app > select the Labs option > scroll down to Try things on virtually.
Google’s New “Stitch” AI Can Turn Anyone Into a Professional UI Designer
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Stitch is a new experimental tool that uses AI to create UI designs with text or image prompts. It lets you fine tune design ideas that you can easily export to Figma or create front end code with just a click. Stitch is an evolution of Galelio AI and leverages Google's Gemini 2.5 Pro and Imagen models.
Imagen 4: Google’s New AI Image Generator Can Now Spell Accurately
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At Google I/O 2025, the company revealed their next generation Imagen 4 image generation model. Imagen 4 can generate more detailed images, in various aspect ratios at up to 2k resolution with correct spellings. Google also discussed about their Lyria 2 music generation model and introduced SynthID detectors to catch AI generated media.
Google has introduced their new Veo 3 video generation tool which can now create audio as well with immaculate lip syncing. The company has also introduced Flow, an AI film making tool which lets you control camera and edit AI video clips. Both of these new features are available for Google AI Ultra and Google AI Pro subscribers in the U.S. only.
Google Search Gets “AI Mode” to Change How You Surf the Web
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Google is introducing a new AI Mode that merges Google Search with Gemini 2.5's AI capabilities, rolling out for everyone in the U.S. It will be able to perform multiple searches at once, and even be capable of live interactions and deep searches. This new AI Mode will even have agentic features to book a ticket for you, or purchase clothes when the price is right.
Google Beam is Here to Turn Your Hologram Dreams into a Reality
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At Google I/O 2025, the company unveiled Google Beam, which will transform video calls into an immersive 3D experience. It will use state-of-the-art volumetric AI models and light field display to capture and merge the subject to show them in 3D. Google has partnered with HP to introduce the first Google Beam hardware, and it will be available by the end of this year.
Nothing Confirms Phone (3) Will Debut in July
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Nothing has confirmed that they are set to launch the much-anticipated Phone (3) in July. The company shared a post on X, confirming the release month but the exact date is still unknown. Nothing will also launch an over the ear headphone in partnership with KEF with the Phone (3).
Google’s NotebookLM App is Here to Turn Your Notes into Podcasts
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Google has launched the NotebookLM app on the Google Play Store and Apple App Store. You can suggest sources to the app, where it will summarize the topic and let you ask follow-up questions for easy understanding. It even lets you generate AI-hosted podcasts right from your smartphone.
Elon Musk’s Grok AI Now Hosted By Microsoft
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Microsoft has announced that it will host Elon Musk's Grok 3 AI model on its Azure AI Foundry service. Grok 3 and Grok 3 mini will now be available to Azure customers with full service-level agreements. This could spark tensions between Microsoft and Open AI, given the history between Sam Altman and Elon Musk.
iPhone 17 Air Could be So Slim You’ll Need an Extra Battery Pack
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The iPhone 17 Air's slim design may come at a severe cost of battery capacity. According to leaked details, the phone will feature a high-density battery, which will be 2,800mAh in size. This will make it must to use an additional battery back with the device to use it for long periods between charges.
Apple is Building a New LLM-Powered Siri from Scratch
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Apple is rebuilding Siri from the ground up as a large language model (LLM)-powered assistant. This will improve its conversational abilities and data synthesis. The company is investing more in AI, and the new Siri will also be able to access the web like Perplexity.
Apple Music Just Made Switching From Other Services Much Easier
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Apple Music now allows you to transfer music, playlists, and artists from other streaming services. The feature is currently limited to New Zealand and Australia but should be rolling out to other regions later on. It will require you to log into you existing account on other platforms to start the transfer process.
Sony WH-1000XM6 Are Here with Detachable Earpads and Extended Battery
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Sony has released the WH-1000XM6, the successor to their older flagship XM5 headphones. They feature improvements like foldable hinges, detachable earpads, bigger battery life, and better ambient sound. They will retail for $449 and will be available in three distinct color options.
Apple Showing App Store Warnings to Discourage Users from External Payments
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Apple faces backlash in over warning messages on apps not using its payment system, despite recent rulings allowing third-party payments. The warnings, part of Apple’s DMA Compliance Plan since March 2024, discourage users from apps using external purchases. The controversy resurfaces due to Apple’s past practices and ongoing legal battles with Epic Games.
xAI finally clarifies on the weird behavior of Grok's claim regarding white genocide as "unauthorized access". The team shared an official X post talking about the issue and clarifying the cause of the absurd behavior. The team also talked about their plans to increase transparency by publishing prompts on GitHub and improving code reviews.
Peacock is Offering Its Premium Yearly Plan For Just $25
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Peacock Premium is offering its ad-supported tier for just $25 for a year as a part of Memorial's Day discount. This is a big discount from the usual $80 price tag and is only available till May 30. You need to enter the code SPRINGSAVINGS to claim the discount at checkout.
YouTube Wants to Exploit Your Emotions With Gemini-Powered Ads
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YouTube plans to use Gemini to place ads during emotionally engaging "peak moments" in videos. This new feature is called Peak Points and will be implemented for mid-roll advertisements. The platform is also working on Shoppable CTV, allowing users to buy products directly from ads.
HBO Max Finally Returns After a Brief “Max” Era
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Max is now HBO Max again as Warner Bros. Discovery rebranded the streaming platform. This decision comes as part to better represent their premium catalogue of content that drives subscribers. The change will take place in the coming days of summer and will not effect any current plans or subscriptions.
Apple Music’s Sound Therapy Playlists Can Help You Focus, Relax, and Sleep
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Apple Music has partnered with Universal Music Group and Sollos to introduce Sound Therapy. It's a collection of songs from popular artists that blends music with scientifically backed sound waves to help users focus, relax, or sleep. You can find the new Sound Therapy collections within the "New" tab in Apple Music.
Instagram Edits Takes on CapCut with Its Own Beat Editing Feature
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Instagram Edits has introduced beat editing and other features, mirroring CapCut's popular tools. The latest update to the video editing app includes preset animations, visual effects, and improved options. The app continues to adopt more features with every update to take on the likes of CapCut given its uncertain future in the U.S.
Google Testing “AI Mode” to Replace “I’m Feeling Lucky” on Search Page
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Google is testing an "AI Mode" on its search page, which may replace the "I'm Feeling Lucky" button. The feature, powered by Gemini 2.0, allows users to ask open-ended questions and receive answers through advanced reasoning. It is still under the early testing phase, but you can try it out via labs.google.com/search/aimode.le
Carl Pei Drops the Price Tag of the Nothing Phone 3 (and Our Jaws)
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Nothing CEO Carl Pei confirmed the Nothing Phone 3 will be priced around £800 (~$1,064) during Android Show: I/O Edition. It will be the company's first true flagship phone featuring: premium materials, major performance upgrades, and software that really levels things up. This is a significant jump in pricing that hasn't been seen from the company before.
Google Officially Reveals Android 16 Release Window for Pixels
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Android 16 will officially start rolling out sometime in June. This was confirmed by Google's Director of Product Management for Pixel and Android system UI, Allen Huang. The update will not bring Material 3 Expressive, as they are scheduled to arrive later this year.