Apple is reportedly partnering with Chinese companies Baidu and Alibaba to deploy its AI service in the country. DenPhotos/Shutterstock Apple Intelligence has been registered with China’s cyberspace regulator, as Apple overcomes a significant hurdle that could finally allow its AI service to roll out in the country. As reported ReutersChina’s version of Apple Intelligence will integrate local Baidu and Alibaba models to comply with the country’s complex regulatory laws relating to AI and privacy. If it has indeed received the green light (Apple has not yet commented on the subject), Apple Intelligence could arrive in China…
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Apple today announced that Major League Soccer will return to the Apple TV streaming service tomorrow, July 16, with the regular season resuming following the conclusion of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Apple TV subscribers in more than 100 countries can watch every MLS game. A separate subscription is no longer necessary. Popular storiesApple’s 2026 back-to-school offer is coming soonApple stores will roll out back-to-school marketing materials this week, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. This suggests that the offer will begin in the United States in the coming days. Last year, students and education staff could receive a free accessory…
Elvard/Shutterstock Project We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Google’s Pixel line is widely considered to include some of the best Android phones on the market. It promises a long software support period, fast Android updates, deeper AI integration, and impressive imaging capabilities. Some Pixel phone models also include MagSafe-compatible Pixelsnap magnetic charging technology, the equivalent of which is missing from the majority of the Android ecosystem. These features and many other benefits are often why some people choose a Google Pixel over other Android phones. While…
The European Commission yesterday adopted new exemptions to its battery regulation that exempt Apple Watch and AirPods from the requirement to offer removable and user-replaceable batteries. The EU battery regulation generally requires consumer products sold in the region to allow users to swap their own batteries, a measure aimed at keeping devices in use longer and making it easier to recover materials for recycling. The Commission has now expanded its list of exempt product types to six additional categories, including wearable devices such as smart watches and fitness trackers. The reasoning largely mirrors why devices such as electric toothbrushes were…
Runrun2/Shutterstock Android users who use Chrome on their smartphones will soon experience a big change. It looks like Google is once again changing the Chrome UI on smartphones to bring Gemini right into your tabs. The feature has already started rolling out to select Android phones running the latest stable version. The feature appears to be available only when using the bottom navigation bar, a feature Google added to mobile versions of Chrome in 2025. Based on screenshots shared by user Leopeva64 on X, this change appears to streamline the…
Nwz/Shutterstock We have known for a few months that Google was testing a new Android backup solution which would greatly simplify backing up files on a PC. However, exactly how the system works remains unknown, at least until now. A teardown of the APK revealed that Google will rely heavily on Quick Share to power its new free Android backup option. Unfortunately, it looks like Samsung might miss out entirely. Android Authority was able to take a look at the potential UI of the next Android backup system during a…
Framesira/Shutterstock Sooner or later, brands have to end device support, which means no more official software releases, no more security updates, and sometimes even no more customer support related to affected products. After a recent update to Xiaomi’s End of Life List (EOL), it appears this is now the case for several Xiaomi, Poco, and Redmi devices. Although technically many of the recently added models have already no longer received official updates, this is more of a confirmation that nothing else is coming. No HyperOS updates, no security fixes for…
Apple today released new AirPods beta firmware available to public testers. The firmware has build number 9A5314b and is available for AirPods Pro 2, AirPods Pro 3, AirPods 4, and AirPods Max 2. The public beta firmware is identical to the third Apple developer beta released last week. In iOS 27, iPadOS 27, and macOS Golden Gate, Apple adds a new AirPods interface, a slider for Adaptive Mode, and custom EQ support, so the firmware allows public beta testers to use these features. AirPods are also compatible with the new Siri AI. When AirPods are connected to an iPhone, iPad,…
Dmitri T/Shutterstock If you’ve been waiting for more news on the upcoming Google Pixel 11, we might have some unfortunate news this week. That’s because we may have gotten our first look at what to expect when it comes to the Pixel 11’s price, and so far it appears that the rumors about potential price increases for the next Pixel device have come true, with the Pixel 11 set at $899, about $100 more than the cheapest Pixel 10. (via Android Authority) This price was gleaned from the now-deleted Amazon…
EA’s football simulation series debuts on Apple Arcade. EA Sports The World Cup is unfortunately coming to an end. However, the NFL season is just around the corner, so who’s ready to play no-round football? A return to the field also means that the latest edition of EA Sports’ Madden NFL series should be arriving soon. Things are a little different this year, as the franchise debuts on Apple Arcade. Subscribers will be able to play Madden NFL 27 Arcade Edition on iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple TV from August 7, six days before the release…