Apple Creator Studio gets expanded AI features, ecosystem integration

Apple has announced a series of major updates across Apple Creator Studio, its suite of creative applications for Mac, iPad, and iPhone. The latest versions introduce expanded on-device artificial intelligence (AI) tools, deeper integration between individual apps, and a range of feature enhancements for video editing, graphic design, and music production. Continue reading “Apple Creator Studio gets expanded AI features, ecosystem integration”

Adobe launches GenStudio for Commerce Media Networks, expands AI-powered marketing and content tools

Adobe has announced new capabilities across Adobe GenStudio, its agentic and generative AI-powered content supply chain platform designed to help businesses create and manage content across channels where consumers shop, stream, and scroll. Continue reading “Adobe launches GenStudio for Commerce Media Networks, expands AI-powered marketing and content tools”

Google Meet gets Gemini-powered ‘Take notes for me’ feature for AI Pro and Ultra subscribers

Google has expanded the Gemini-powered “Take notes for me” feature in Google Meet, bringing AI-based meeting transcription and summaries to select users. The feature runs during calls with user permission and generates structured meeting outputs automatically. Continue reading “Google Meet gets Gemini-powered ‘Take notes for me’ feature for AI Pro and Ultra subscribers”

Google expands personalized image generation in Gemini to more users in the U.S.

Google has expanded personalized image generation capabilities in the Gemini app to more users in the United States by integrating Personal Intelligence with Nano Banana and Google Photos. Continue reading “Google expands personalized image generation in Gemini to more users in the U.S.”

WhatsApp begins global rollout for username reservations

WhatsApp has officially initiated the global rollout of username reservations, marking a significant transition in how users connect on the platform. The new feature is designed to act as a robust privacy shield, allowing individuals to communicate without disclosing their personal phone numbers. Continue reading “WhatsApp begins global rollout for username reservations”

Vi expands Postpaid benefits with Spotify Premium partnership

Vodafone Idea (Vi) has announced a partnership with Spotify to offer a premium music streaming experience for its Postpaid subscribers in India. The collaboration combines Vi’s connectivity services with Spotify’s global audio streaming platform. Continue reading “Vi expands Postpaid benefits with Spotify Premium partnership”

Google Finance gets AI portfolio tracking, market updates, and Android app

Google has announced a major update to Google Finance, introducing portfolio tracking, AI-powered market updates, and a dedicated Android app. The update expands tools for tracking investments, analyzing portfolios, and receiving personalized financial insights. Continue reading “Google Finance gets AI portfolio tracking, market updates, and Android app”

YouTube Shorts gets 2x Speed, Clear Screen Mode and more

YouTube has announced a series of updates to its short-form video platform, YouTube Shorts. Aimed at improving user interaction and tailoring content delivery, these changes are rolling out gradually to the Shorts player based on user feedback collected over the five years since the feature’s launch. Continue reading “YouTube Shorts gets 2x Speed, Clear Screen Mode and more”

Google Wallet expands TSA PreCheck Touchless ID availability for travelers

Google Wallet is expanding support for TSA PreCheck Touchless ID, a biometric system that allows eligible travelers to pass through airport security using facial comparison instead of presenting physical ID or boarding passes. The feature is being introduced through a partnership with the Transportation Security Administration. Continue reading “Google Wallet expands TSA PreCheck Touchless ID availability for travelers”

Gemini 3.5 Flash gets native computer use for AI agents

Google has announced that computer use is now a built-in tool in Gemini 3.5 Flash, enabling developers to build AI agents that can interact across platforms, including browser, desktop, and mobile environments. Previously available only as a standalone Gemini 2.5 computer use model, the capability is now integrated directly into Gemini 3.5 Flash. Continue reading “Gemini 3.5 Flash gets native computer use for AI agents”

Google Play expands billing choice program, lowers fees and introduces new developer incentives

Google has announced updates to its Play Store business model, introducing expanded billing flexibility, lower fees, and new programs for app and game developers. Continue reading “Google Play expands billing choice program, lowers fees and introduces new developer incentives”

Mistral OCR 4 with structured document extraction, 170 languages and self-hosting launched

Mistral AI has introduced Mistral OCR 4, a new optical character recognition (OCR) model designed for enterprise document understanding. Unlike previous versions that mainly converted documents into text and tables, OCR 4 produces structured document outputs with bounding boxes, block classification, and confidence scores for every page and word. Continue reading “Mistral OCR 4 with structured document extraction, 170 languages and self-hosting launched”

Anthropic launches Claude Tag in Slack with shared memory, proactive AI and enterprise integrations

Anthropic has announced Claude Tag, a new collaborative AI experience that lets teams assign work to @Claude directly inside Slack. Claude Tag transforms Claude from an individual chatbot into a shared AI teammate that can collaborate across channels, remember context, access approved tools, connected data and codebases, and complete long-running tasks. Continue reading “Anthropic launches Claude Tag in Slack with shared memory, proactive AI and enterprise integrations”

Chrome gets advanced Autofill for Android and iPhone, expands Google Wallet integration

Google has announced new updates to Chrome’s Autofill feature, extending advanced autofill capabilities to Android and iPhone users while deepening integration with Google Wallet across mobile and desktop. The update allows users to securely autofill more types of personal information, including passport details, driver’s license information and payment data. Continue reading “Chrome gets advanced Autofill for Android and iPhone, expands Google Wallet integration”

Instagram for TV introduces new discovery tools and expands to Samsung Smart TVs

Instagram for TV is expanding its rollout and introducing new features aimed at making video viewing more social on the television screen. Meta Platforms has announced availability on Samsung Smart TVs in the US along with ongoing tests for new shared viewing and discovery features. Continue reading “Instagram for TV introduces new discovery tools and expands to Samsung Smart TVs”