Samsung’s S26 gives an advance look at what the Google-powered Apple Siri could do
The Samsung S26 has three separate AI systems with Google’s Gemini, Perplexity and its own upgraded Bixby. Image: Andrey Matveev / Unsplash Source: CNBC
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Apple’s new age verification tools block underage app downloads where required by law
Apple, like many others, has had to launch age verification features in response to new requirements for age checks in many regions, and on Tuesday, the company announced new details about its tools that developers can use to “meet their age assurance obligations under upcoming U.S. and regional laws, including in Brazil, Australia, Singapore, Utah,…
Apple will soon make (some) Mac Minis in the US
Apple will still be producing Mac Mini computers in Asia too. | Photo by Chris Welch / The Verge Image: Amin Zabardast / Unsplash Apple is preparing to move some of its Mac Mini production to the US as part of the company’s ongoing efforts to appease the Trump administration’s push for domestic investment. Manufacturing…
Google and Samsung just launched the AI features Apple couldn’t with Siri
Google just announced that Gemini will soon be able to take care of some multi-step tasks on your phone, like ordering food or hailing a car, starting first with the Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro, and the just-announced Samsung Galaxy S26 phones. It all sounds a bit like features Apple announced for Siri way back…
Apple might take a new approach to announcing its next products
Apple has invited the tech press to a “special Apple experience” on March 4, but it might unfold a bit differently than the company’s standard press event. Image: Guillaume Bleyer / Unsplash Source: TechCrunch
Move over, Apple: Meet the alternative app stores available in the EU and elsewhere
A list of some of the alternative app stores iPhone users in the EU can try today. Image: Yue Iris / Unsplash Source: TechCrunch
Ex-Apple team launches Acme Weather, a new take on weather forecasting
The team that sold their last app Dark Sky to Apple are back with Acme Weather, which offers alternative forecasts, rainbow and sunset alerts, and more. Image: Guillaume Bleyer / Unsplash Source: TechCrunch
Apple’s newest AirTags are already on sale if you’re looking to upgrade
The second-gen trackers look similar to the originals but come with a few welcome upgrades. | Photo by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge Image: Taan Huyn / Unsplash Less than a month after making their debut, Apple’s second-gen AirTags are already receiving their first discount. Right now, Costco members can buy five location trackers…
Apple’s iOS 26.4 arrives in public beta with AI music playlists, video podcasts, and more
iOS 26.4 introduces several updates, including an AI-powered playlist generation feature in Apple Music, support for video content in the Podcasts app, end-to-end encryption (E2EE) for RCS messages, and more. Image: Collin Wigger / Unsplash Source: TechCrunch
Privacy is at the center of child safety accusations against Apple and Meta. Here’s why
Privacy and encryption are central themes in legal proceedings involving child safety against Meta and Apple this week. Image: Felicity Tai / Pexels Source: CNBC