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iOS 26: What’s New, Compatibility & Release Timing Apple’s iPhone 17 event is set for Sept 9, 2025. iOS 26 is expected to roll out about a week later (mid-September), with public beta builds already available (public beta 6 at the time of writing). Headline features Liquid Glass: A refreshed, cohesive UI across Apple OSes with floating icons, dark & all-clear modes, and 3D effects. Live Translate: Real-time translation in calls and messages — reportedly coming to AirPods too. Phone & Camera redesigns: Consolidated call/voicemail view, Hold Assist, simpler Camera UI, and a lens-dirty warning. Other: Polls in Messages, new lock screen options, adjustable alarm snooze, better screenshots with reverse-image search and ChatGPT integration. Compatibility Apple has indicated that iPhones announced in 2019 or later will be compatible with iOS…

TCL QM9K: First TVs with Gemini on Google TV, hands‑free mmWave & up to 6,500 nits TCL has announced the QM9K, its new flagship QD Mini‑LED television series. The QM9K is notable for being the first TV line in the industry to ship with Gemini on Google TV built in, offering a more conversational AI experience on the big screen. Key features Gemini on Google TV — natural language assistant via “Hey Google” for search, Q&A and smart‑home control. Hands‑free interaction — built‑in mmWave proximity sensor wakes the TV when a person approaches, enabling full hands‑free use of Gemini; distance and active hours are user‑configurable. Display — QD Mini‑LED panel with a “Zero Border” edge‑to‑edge WHVA screen. Local dimming — up to ~6,000 precise dimming zones for deeper contrast (claimed…

Google adds continuous 'Scroll & Translate' to Circle to Search Google's Circle to Search now supports a continuous "scroll and translate" mode that translates text as you scroll through content and even when you switch to other apps. That means you no longer need to restart translation each time the visible screen content changes. Key points Continuous translation while scrolling and when switching apps — Google says "there's no interruption." Enable it by opening Circle to Search, tapping the Translate icon, and selecting the "scroll and translate" menu option. Rolling out now to Android users, with Samsung Galaxy devices getting the update first. Circle to Search also gained one-tap actions for phone numbers, emails and URLs in a recent update. Why it matters This is useful for quickly getting context…

Threads adds text attachments up to 10,000 characters Meta has begun testing a new text attachments feature on Threads that lets users append long-form text blocks — up to 10,000 characters — to regular posts. The move is aimed at journalists, creators and anyone who wants to share longer excerpts or mini-articles without creating multi-part Threads. Key details Length: Up to 10,000 characters per text attachment. Formatting: Basic rich text options (bold, italics, underline) are available now; Meta says more formatting features are in development. View: On mobile, attachments open in a full-screen view; on web they open in a dedicated window. Link behavior: If a post contains a link, a preview of that linked post appears at the end of the text attachment. Fediverse: Text attachments are not compatible…

Tesla Robotaxi iOS App Now Available to All iPhone Users — What to Know Tesla has opened its Robotaxi iOS app to all iPhone users. You can now download the app from the App Store and join the waitlist to request rides. The Android version is not yet available but Tesla says it's coming. Where the service is operating Austin, Texas — Tesla has deployed Cybercab robotaxis there and is expanding coverage. Bay Area (San Francisco) — Tesla is testing rides with safety drivers behind the wheel; full driverless service in California is not yet authorized. Waitlist & access There is a waitlist to request rides. Business Insider reported some users were invited and able to use the service in about three hours after joining the waitlist. Expect to create…

Tesla Robotaxi iOS App Now Available to All iPhone Users — What to Know Tesla has opened its Robotaxi iOS app to all iPhone users. You can now download the app from the App Store and join the waitlist to request rides. The Android version is not yet available but Tesla says it's coming. Where the service is operating Austin, Texas — Tesla has deployed Cybercab robotaxis there and is expanding coverage. Bay Area (San Francisco) — Testing continues with safety drivers in the vehicle. Note: full, driverless Robotaxi service is not yet authorized in California; testing with safety operators is allowed. There is a waitlist — Business Insider reported users sometimes gained access in about three hours after joining. Links & sources Business Insider: Tesla releases Robotaxi app, waitlist…

Asus ROG Xbox Ally & Ally X — Launching October 16 Asus and Microsoft have announced two new handheld gaming PCs: the ROG Xbox Ally and the higher-end ROG Xbox Ally X. Both combine Windows 11 gaming with deep Xbox integration, and are powered by AMD Ryzen processors with improved ergonomics designed for longer handheld play sessions. Key points Official launch date: October 16, 2025 Models: ROG Xbox Ally (standard) and ROG Xbox Ally X (enhanced performance/thermals) OS: Windows 11 with Xbox features and services built in Hardware: AMD Ryzen-based APUs, designed for handheld gaming Release regions: Multiple countries worldwide (check local retailers) Where to read more / official sources Microsoft / Xbox announcement: Xbox News — ROG Xbox Ally release details Asus press release: Asus ROG Xbox Ally press…

Switch 2 GBA emulator 3.0.0 update — what’s new Several months into the new Nintendo generation, Nintendo has quietly updated the Game Boy Advance app on Nintendo Switch Online to version 3.0.0. The update adds a few quality-of-life features and some neat surprises, though no new GBA titles were added to the service. Key changes Button remapping: You can now remap buttons from the in-game menu — a welcome addition for players who prefer custom controls. 1080p handheld on Switch 2 (reported): GBA titles launched through the app apparently run at 1080p in handheld mode on the Switch 2, improving sharpness over the original Switch’s 720p handheld output. Hidden original GBA startup screen: An Easter egg recreating the original GBA boot screen can be triggered by wiggling the analogue stick…

Adobe brings Premiere to iPhone and iPad (replacing Premiere Rush) Adobe has launched a new Premiere app for iPhone and iPad, replacing the older Premiere Rush. The app is available for pre-order in the App Store and is scheduled to roll out at the end of September. Key features Multitrack timeline and Premiere Pro-style interface for more advanced editing on mobile 4K HDR support and single-tap exports optimized for social platforms (TikTok, YouTube Shorts, Instagram) Trim, overlay audio, captions, voiceover recording, Lightroom color presets Free to use with no watermarks; optional in-app subscriptions add generative AI features (sound effects, speech enhancement) and extra cloud storage What this means The new Premiere mobile app is a clear upgrade over Premiere Rush, aimed at creators who want a more powerful, multitrack editing…

Google Photos adds Veo 3 — new AI video & photo tools Google has integrated its Veo 3 image-to-video model into Google Photos, bringing a suite of AI-driven creative tools that let users turn still images into higher-quality clips and remix photos in a variety of styles. Key features Improved Photo-to-Video: Higher-quality clips from stills with better interpolation, noise reduction and color handling. Remix: Transform photos into styles like anime, comic-book art, 3D animation and more. Collage: Quickly combine multiple photos into selected layouts, with a built-in image editor. Highlight: Automatic montages created from search prompts, complete with music. Cinematic Photos: 3D renderings and parallax-style effects from single photos. Availability & limits The Veo 3 features are rolling out to Google Photos users in the US via the new Create…