Sweta Kumari

AI firms are betting users will pay monthly for advanced models, but subscription fatigue and bundled ecosystems may reshape how artificial intelligence is monetised

Google's June Android Drop adds scam call detection, new capabilities to Circle to Search feature, a digital wardrobe in Photos and easier file sharing with iPhones

According to Perplexity, its upcoming hybrid AI system can automatically route tasks between on-device and cloud models, aiming to improve privacy, efficiency, and performance

Apple has announced the winners of its 2026 Design Awards, recognising 12 apps and games for innovation, design, and inclusivity ahead of WWDC

At Build 2026, Microsoft outlined a shift across Windows, AI models, hardware and quantum computing, positioning AI agents and on-device intelligence at the centre of its future roadmap

Apple has begun teasing WWDC 2026 with a new "All systems glow" slogan, as the company prepares to unveil iOS 27, Siri updates, and other software announcements on June 8

Apple has released iOS 26.5.1 for iPhone 17 and iPhone Air users, bringing a fix for a charging issue that could prevent wired charging when the battery is nearly drained

WhatsApp is reportedly developing a Scam Alert feature that could warn users about suspicious messages from unknown contacts without reading chats or compromising end-to-end encryption

Amazon Music for Prime users will now include ads, while ad-free listening, offline downloads and premium audio quality move to the new Music Unlimited subscription

Meta is reportedly developing four new smart glasses, an AI-powered pendant, and a consumer AI assistant as competition from Google and Apple intensifies

Introduced at Google I/O, Gemini Spark is rolling out to AI Ultra users in the US, offering a proactive AI agent that can automate tasks across apps and services

WhatsApp is testing a native logout option that allows users to sign out without uninstalling the app or deleting the account, while preserving chats, settings and login information

Clues discovered in the Apple Music Android beta suggest the company may be testing different subscription tiers, though it remains unclear what changes are being planned

Apple has begun work on iOS 28 and macOS 28, with the 2027 software releases expected to be more significant than the upcoming iOS 27 update, reported Bloomberg

YouTube is introducing new Premium features aimed at podcast listeners, including easier playback controls, automatic speed adjustments, and AI-powered podcast recommendations

Google's Gemini Omni is now available in India, allowing users to upload and transform videos through conversational AI prompts without traditional editing tools

Spotify is introducing several usability upgrades, including playlist folders on mobile, improved queue management, background downloads on iOS, and a new reshuffle feature for Premium user

Ahead of WWDC 2026, Bloomberg's report offers an early look at Apple's reported Siri redesign, ChatGPT-like AI experience, Camera upgrades, and other iOS 27 features

Claude Opus 4.8 arrives with benchmark improvements, enhanced AI agent capabilities, and new features designed for developers, enterprises, and everyday users

Smartphone prices are rising even after launch, with the OnePlus Nord 6 getting its second price hike in a week amid growing memory costs and AI-driven hardware demand