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As mobile platforms evolve, understanding and respecting the distinct interaction models, visual conventions, and accessibility features of iOS and Android are critical for creating native-feeling, user-centric apps in 2026, says design expert Kirtika Srivastava. Designing for mobile is never just…
Developers in South Korea are pushing the boundaries of voice AI, creating models capable of real-time, human-like conversation with emotion detection and interruption handling, signalling a new era for intelligent assistants worldwide. Personal AI services are moving beyond simple question-and-answer…
Snapchat has announced a move to limit free access to its Memories archive, introducing paid tiers and prompting criticism from long-term users who relied on the feature as a digital backup. Snap has begun telling users that its Memories archive…
ApplicantAlly enters the competitive market with an innovative AI-powered tool designed to assist candidates during live job interviews, offering instant responses to unpredictable questions across multiple languages and platforms. ApplicantAlly has entered a crowded but fast-growing corner of the hiring-tech…
Anthropic has launched Record a Skill, a new feature enabling users to demonstrate workflows through recording, which Claude can transform into reusable tasks, marking a shift towards more accessible AI-driven automation for knowledge workers. Anthropic has added a new way…
Microsoft is rolling out a new Copilot feature called ‘Explain This’ in Classic Outlook for Windows, enabling users to highlight text for context-aware explanations, as part of its broader AI integration strategy. Microsoft is adding a new Copilot feature to…
A simple, quickly deployable AI chief of staff integrates with Google Sheets to help entrepreneurs prioritise growth activities and reduce task drift, marking a shift from task helpers to operational decision layers. Many founders still lose their most valuable hours…
Google and Apple are redefining app interactions by enabling apps to be recognised and invoked by operating system agents, marking a shift from traditional app design towards machine-friendly contracts and actions. For years, mobile apps were designed like digital shopfronts:…
Meta has integrated Manus into its wider automation strategy, launching a local-first AI app for macOS and Windows that emphasises security and direct machine access, in a move that challenges OpenAI’s desktop ambitions. Meta has moved Manus onto the desktop,…
A widespread Windows 11 bug caused by driver conflicts impacted over 245 Dell models across various series, leading to shutdowns and overheating. The issue, linked to updates in June and July, has now been remedied through an emergency patch from…
The latest iPad Air with the M4 chip enhances offline work capabilities, supporting multitasking, creative applications, and robust note-taking, solidifying its role as a versatile portable device for both work and leisure. The iPad’s usefulness offline is often underestimated. Many…
Leading AI products like xAI’s Grok and Microsoft’s Copilot are advancing towards more responsive and unified virtual assistants, signalling a shift from isolated chat interfaces to smarter, background-operating systems for work and daily life. Two of the most visible consumer…
