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Google appears to be developing a way for users to customize which restrictions apply under Android's Advanced Protection mode, rather than enforcing all safeguards as a single bundle. This would let users opt into stronger security features selectively instead of accepting the full, more restrictive package.
Google has opened a formal beta program for its Drive app, letting users opt in to test upcoming features before they roll out broadly. The program follows similar early-access schemes Google runs for other apps like Gmail and Photos.
Apple confirmed that iOS 27, launching September 14, will ship without two previously demoed features: Messages suggestions that add items to Reminders, Notes, or Calendar, and an automatic password-fixing tool in the Passwords app. Apple updated its website this week to note both will arrive in a 'future software update' rather than at launch, with the change also affecting iPadOS 27 and macOS 27.
Apple is set to release iOS 27 next week, introducing a completely rebuilt Siri experience including a dedicated Siri app that syncs conversation history across Apple devices via iCloud. The update also adds one-tap contextual suggestions in Messages, letting users quickly create reminders, notes, or find relevant photos without typing out requests.
Leaked details point to a new Samsung Galaxy Buds model internally called 'T1,' reportedly aimed at workout use. The leak suggests a larger battery capacity and touch-based controls, though Samsung has not confirmed the product or a launch timeline.
Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday filed a civil lawsuit against TikTok in Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas on August 11, 2026. The suit alleges the platform's design features are addictive and that TikTok has violated state consumer protection laws in ways that harm young users.
Governor Gavin Newsom signed a package of bills, including AB 1709 and SB 1119 (Adam's Law), that ban addictive social media features like autoplay and algorithmic feeds for users under 16 and impose new safety requirements on AI companion chatbots. Large platforms could face penalties up to $1 million per child for negligent harm, and companies must conduct independent audits, risk assessments, and provide crisis support and parental notification for at-risk minors.
Code found in iOS 27 shows Apple is rebuilding the Apple TV Remote into a full standalone app for iPhone and iPad, moving it beyond its current Control Center tile format. Hidden feature flags uncovered by a developer reveal plans for an app launcher to open Apple TV apps directly and a Top Shelf content preview, functions currently unavailable in the released version.
Apple published a support document stating that its next-generation AI tools in iOS 27, including the revamped Siri, Image Playground, and new photo editing features like Clean Up and Extend, will be subject to usage limits. These limits stem from the fact that much of the processing happens on cloud servers rather than on-device, and Apple wants to keep performance stable for everyone. Once a user exceeds their allotted usage, they may need to pay to continue using the feature.
At Apple's keynote unveiling new iPhones, the standout for this writer wasn't the visually striking iPhone Duo but the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max, both of which now include a variable aperture lens with manual control options. Apple also appears to be pairing this hardware change with computational photography to improve Portrait mode results, based on sample images shown at the event.
Snapchat introduced 'Snapchat Plans,' a new feature letting users create events, invite up to 200 friends via chat, and track RSVPs, locations and times within the app. The company also added a 'My Plans' profile section to browse upcoming and past events, plus reminders before events start.
Apple's Series 12 smartwatch features a redesigned sensor layout with more diodes and electrodes for greater skin contact, enabling more frequent and accurate heart rate and HRV readings. This data powers a new Readiness app that generates a daily 0-10 score based on activity, sleep and vitals, alongside a redesigned Health app with Apple Intelligence summaries for compatible iPhones.