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5 incredible phone features to expect in 2026 that sound unreal
5 incredible phone features to expect in 2026 that sound unreal

You can expect your phone to become a personal assistant, health guru and even a mind reader this year

Google introduces Audio Summaries to Google Docs
Google introduces Audio Summaries to Google Docs

Google’s Gemini powered Audio Summaries is currently only available to paid subscribers

Apple Vision Pro receives new native YouTube app
Apple Vision Pro receives new native YouTube app

YouTube’s new app is currently accessible in the visionOS App Store and is compatible with both the M2 and M5 chip models

NASA and SpaceX successfully launches Crew-12 astronauts to ISS
NASA and SpaceX successfully launches Crew-12 astronauts to ISS

Crew -12 astronauts mission comes after prior crew's early departure of Crew-11

Apple to once again postpone launch of revamped Siri: Report
Apple to once again postpone launch of revamped Siri: Report

The Cupertino-based tech giant has been continuously pushing back the release of the highly-anticipated revamped Siri

Why did Russian authorities restrict access to Telegram across country?
Why did Russian authorities restrict access to Telegram across country?

Russia now encourages users to switch to Max, an app that allows users to message each other

Apple rolls out iOS 26.3 with THESE significant upgrades
Apple rolls out iOS 26.3 with THESE significant upgrades

iOS 26.3 is only accessible for users of iPhone‌ 11 and later

TikTok enables precise GPS data collection across US with Local Feed
TikTok enables precise GPS data collection across US with Local Feed

The Local Feed was previously available to select European countries, including the U.K., France, Italy, and Germany

YouTube introduces AI playlist generator for Premium users
YouTube introduces AI playlist generator for Premium users

YouTube recently started limiting free users from viewing song lyrics free users from viewing song lyrics on the YouTube Music app

Elon Musk now aims to establish AI satellite factory on moon
Elon Musk now aims to establish AI satellite factory on moon

The Tesla owner recently announced merger of xAI with SpaceX, aiming to create space-based AI data centres

Facebook brings set of AI-powered features for GenZ’s
Facebook brings set of AI-powered features for GenZ’s

The latest upgrades include animated profile images, photo-restyling features for Memories and Stories

5 must-have WhatsApp Business features to boost your small venture this festive season
5 must-have WhatsApp Business features to boost your small venture this festive season

WhatsApp Business features to boost your small and medium business income this year

Spotify successfully hits 751M monthly users, driven by 'Wrapped' campaign
Spotify successfully hits 751M monthly users, driven by 'Wrapped' campaign

Spotify is now aiming to hit 759 million users, and 293 million paying subscribers in the ongoing quarter

Discord announces age verification feature for improved security
Discord announces age verification feature for improved security

Teen users will now neither be able to access age-restricted, nor will they be allowed to speak in Discord’s livestream-like 'stage' channels

ChatGPT introduces ads for Free and Go subscription tiers users
ChatGPT introduces ads for Free and Go subscription tiers users

OpenAI's subscribers having the higher-tier paid plans, will be able to use an ads-free model

WhatsApp Web to bring voice and video calls feature
WhatsApp Web to bring voice and video calls feature

The Meta-owned WhatsApp's new feature is currently under development to ensure bug-free experience

WhatsApp users are at huge risk of hackers: Change these settings immediately
WhatsApp users are at huge risk of hackers: Change these settings immediately

Experts are suggesting users to change their WhatsApp settings following new security warnings

Elon Musk puts back Mars mission for ‘self-growing city on Moon’
Elon Musk puts back Mars mission for ‘self-growing city on Moon’

SpaceX boss Elon Musk reveals ‘overriding priority’ for 2026 after acquiring xAI

Apple to relaunch iPad and iPad Air soon without THESE updates
Apple to relaunch iPad and iPad Air soon without THESE updates

The iPad Air is rumoured to have the similar design it has used since 2020, without any additions such as ProMotion display technology

WhatsApp to prepare custom audience lists for Status Privacy
WhatsApp to prepare custom audience lists for Status Privacy

This significant update reflects the Meta-owned WhatsApp’s wider focus on privacy and user control

ChatGPT caricature viral trend: Try these prompts to create animated portraits
ChatGPT caricature viral trend: Try these prompts to create animated portraits

Try out these viral ChatGPT caricature prompts to transform your photo into accurate animated portraits.

Apple to allow you use ChatGPT from CarPlay: Report
Apple to allow you use ChatGPT from CarPlay: Report

‌CarPlay‌ already supports third-party apps; however, the types of apps remain limited

WhatsApp to release Instagram-like 'Close Friends' feature for improved privacy
WhatsApp to release Instagram-like 'Close Friends' feature for improved privacy

WhatsApp's forthcoming feature will allow users to share statuses with a select group of their contacts

Spotify’s rolls out new feature to let you explore story behind your favourite song
Spotify’s rolls out new feature to let you explore story behind your favourite song

Spotify's new feature is currently available for beta premium mobile users in English across the United States, and more

OpenAI unveils new agentic coding model GPT-5.3 Codex
OpenAI unveils new agentic coding model GPT-5.3 Codex

GPT-5.3 Codex's launch comes only minutes after Anthropic drops its own

Meta starts experimenting stand-alone app ‘Vibes'
Meta starts experimenting stand-alone app ‘Vibes'

Vibes allows you to generate and share short-form AI-generated videos and access a dedicated feed that displays AI videos from others

Spotify brings significant updates for improved reading experience
Spotify brings significant updates for improved reading experience

Spotify launched Page Match, a major feature that allows users to scan a page from a physical or digital book

Google’s Gemini app exceeds 750M monthly active users
Google’s Gemini app exceeds 750M monthly active users

The news comes after the release of Gemini 3, the company’s cutting-edge model that is able to perform a range of complex tasks

Apple iPhone 18 series to release with no major design upgrades: Report
Apple iPhone 18 series to release with no major design upgrades: Report

Apple’s ‌iPhone 18‌ lineup is likely to see a delay in launch this year, with it‘s expected timeline to release in early 2027

Adobe cancels plans to discontinue Adobe Animate following backlash
Adobe cancels plans to discontinue Adobe Animate following backlash

This move comes days after the early announcement of the software’s discontinuation, which sparked disappointment among users.