Lily Adams 
May is here, which means we’re only a month away from Apple’s big reveals at WWDC. But the company still has a lot going on in May, here’s everything we know for this month. iOS 26.5 will bring new iPhone features this month iOS 26.5 launches this month, alongside companion updates like iPadOS 26.5, macOS … Read more
End-to-end encryption (E2EE) for RCS messages between iPhone and Android devices is officially available, Apple confirmed today. Support is included in iOS 26.5, which is now available to everyone. End-to-end encrypted RCS messaging is available in beta, although it is in the launch version of iOS 26.5. The feature is available with supported carriers and … Read more
President Trump wants to show off the leadership he has behind him on a trip to China, where he will discuss trade with President Xi Jinping. Rumor has it that Tim Cook, still CEO, will be among the guests. If there is one well-understood policy of the Trump administration, it is to show up when … Read more
A new survey suggests that most U.S. smartphone owners are not motivated to adopt foldable phone models or AI features, a potential challenge for Apple as it prepares to launch both the so-called “iPhone Ultra” and an expanded suite of Apple Intelligence features this fall. The investigation, commissioned by CNET and conducted by YouGov among … Read more
Apple’s iPhone 17 models are its most popular iPhones to date, Apple Chief Financial Officer Kevan Parekh said. Financial Times. Parekh and Apple CEO Tim Cook attributed Apple’s strong performance in the second quarter of 2026 to iPhone sales. “The iPhone 17 family is now the most popular lineup in our history…we believe we gained … Read more
It’s been another busy week of Apple news this week, with new rumors about the touchscreen “MacBook Ultra” and foldable “iPhone Ultra”, as well as Apple’s 20th anniversary iPhone coming next year. This week also saw news that Apple is shifting its focus away from the Vision Pro, so read on below for all the … Read more
DexonDee/Shutterstock We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Working from home gives you the freedom to customize your workspace in ways you can’t in a traditional office. Part of this is the ability to integrate or install a variety of gadgets that can increase … Read more
OpenAI claims that GPT-5 has 30% less political bias than its previous AI models. This is a difficult claim to assess, given that bias in AI models has been an issue since machine learning became a reality, and particularly since the launch of ChatGPT (GPT-3.5) in late 2022. As we noted in 2023, ChatGPT demonstrated … Read more
We’ve reached a point where every utility, from a simple calculator to a complex project manager, requires a monthly plan to unlock its full potential. As a technology writer, I’m constantly testing new tools, but I’ve reached a point where I’m tired of praising my productivity. That’s why I’ve spent the last few months curating … Read more
Last week, Ming-Chi Kuo announced that OpenAI’s hardware ambitions now include a smartphone to directly compete with the iPhone. And a new update from Kuo suggests the company is moving even faster than expected to launch the first OpenAI phone. OpenAI’s iPhone competitor now aims for 2027 launch Ming-Chi Kuo, writing on X: OpenAI appears … Read more