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OpenAI will test a new visual ad format in ChatGPT's image-generation flow later this month in the U.S. It has not said which plans will see it yet.

Apple's October plans may include a smart home launch on October 13 and a second batch in the final week. Apple has not confirmed the rumored lineups.

Apple's third iOS 27.2 developer beta is now available, but no new features have surfaced yet. Here's what's already in testing and what beta 3 means for iPhone users.

Apple will add stronger user controls before apps get Full Disk Access on Mac. The company has not shared a release date, interface, or list of affected apps.

Google is changing which Gemini models free and AI Plus users can access. Free-account changes start October 9, while AI Plus subscribers will get account-specific timing by email.

Apple says it removed Jack Dorsey’s Bitchat from the India App Store after a government request. The notice blocks new downloads and TestFlight access, while questions remain about the unpublished order and Google Play.

Amazon's new Fire TV Stick 4K adds Wi-Fi 6 and direct TV USB power, plus a redesigned remote. See confirmed prices and release dates in four markets.

ChatGPT lets you preview clothes and accessories with a selfie, save finds to Library, and manage reference photos. Here’s what the features can and cannot do.

Microsoft's EWS shutdown could interrupt Apple Mail sync for some Microsoft 365 users on Mac. Find out who is affected, when the cutoff comes, and Apple's planned fix.

Apple may introduce its rumored smart display on October 13. Bloomberg's report also describes a 6-inch screen, an iMac G4-style stand, and a wall-mounted version.

WhatsApp's new optional controls let parents and teens set privacy, group, Status, Channels, and Meta AI limits together while keeping personal chats private.

U.S. iOS users can join DoorDash's waitlist for text ordering. The assistant finds meals, builds group orders, and handles checkout in the same message thread.

OpenAI launches Dots, always-on ChatGPT agents powered by GPT-6 Astra. Check supported plans, regional access, setup, usage limits, and privacy controls.

Apple Pay launches in India with Axis Bank Visa and Mastercard credit cards. See supported devices, setup, merchant acceptance, fees, and payment security.

Five possible StandBy views for iPhone Duo have surfaced in an iOS 27.1 simulator, including camera and smart-home options. The leak is not an Apple announcement.

Apple's rumored MacBook Pro redesign could bring OLED, touch input, and a Dynamic Island-style camera cutout. A late-2026 launch is possible, but unconfirmed.

iOS 27.0.1 fixes three reported bugs, including unexpected restarts on iPhone 18 Pro models when Face ID fails. The update is available now in Settings.

OpenAI says its research agents posted 53 user images to hosting sites through unlisted but discoverable links. It says it cannot identify the people who provided them.

Google Photos is rolling out a redact pen on Android, with Moods, Wardrobe, Remix templates, and Gemini Spark photo actions arriving with different availability limits.

Google is testing a Buy button for select Flipkart products in Gemini and AI Mode in India, with checkout inside the AI interface and a possible October expansion.

Apple and Qualcomm renewed their patent license, effective April 1, 2027. The deal is separate from modem supply; its duration and financial terms remain undisclosed.

Some iPhone 18 Pro users see their phone freeze and restart after Face ID fails. Apple says a software fix is coming early next week, but has not named the update.

Adobe's Gemini integration brings tools into chat, while its Claude plugin adds Acrobat PDF features and editing controls for documents and Express designs.

Meta's first camera-free Ray-Ban Meta Audio glasses cost $349, while Muse Charm brings its AI agent to a pocket-sized device. Its new VR glasses arrive in 2027.

OpenAI says its Siri ChatGPT extension fell short of growth expectations. A court filing cites low usage through March 2026, but redacts the numbers and key details.

Anthropic says Claude Opus 5.5 matches Fable 5.1 on most work, costs 40% less on typical workloads, and generates output more than 30% faster.

The new M6 and M5 Pro Mac mini models lose the removable SSD module found in the 2024 M4. Buyers should choose their internal storage before ordering.

Apple has reportedly put its camera-equipped AI pendant on hold. Bloomberg did not give a reason for the pause or say whether Apple plans to revive it.

Apple is testing a screenless fitness band that could rival Whoop. The prototype is still in an early stage, and Apple has not decided whether to release it.

Apple has stopped signing iOS 26.6.2. iPhone users on iOS 27 can no longer officially downgrade to iOS 26, and iOS 26.7 won't help.