Apple has cut iPhone third-party app store installs in the EU from 15 steps to 6, removing scare screens. Epic Games calls it progress, but says Apple still isn’t fully compliant with the Digital Markets Act.
Amazon has unveiled redesigned Echo Show 8 and 11 smart displays with modern looks, better audio, and Alexa+ built-in. Preorders start now.
ChargerLAB tests reveal the iPhone Air charges at 18W–19W via USB-C, slower than iPhone 17 models but better for long-term battery health.
OpenAI has launched the Sora app for iPhone, bringing AI-powered video creation to iOS. Turn text and images into cinematic clips with sound.
WhatsApp now supports Live Photos on iOS and Motion Photos on Android. The update also brings AI-powered chat themes, custom video call backgrounds, and easier group discovery.
A leaked unboxing video shows the upcoming iPad Pro with Apple’s new M5 chip, featuring up to 36% faster GPU performance, 12GB RAM, and iPadOS 26. Launch expected in October 2025.
Adobe Premiere has officially launched on iPhone, bringing pro-level video editing, AI audio tools, and Firefly integration to mobile. Free to download, but full features require credits.
OpenAI has launched Instant Checkout in ChatGPT, letting U.S. users buy items from Etsy and Shopify merchants without leaving the app. The feature is powered by Stripe and will expand over time.
EA, the publisher of FIFA, Madden, and Battlefield, is going private in a $55 billion deal backed by Saudi Arabia’s PIF, Silver Lake, and Jared Kushner’s Affinity Partners. Here’s what it means for gamers.
Apple has released watchOS 26.0.2, visionOS 26.0.1, and tvOS 26.0.1 with bug fixes and security updates. Here’s how to download and install the updates on Apple Watch, Apple TV, and Vision Pro.
