Apple Shifts Production: 25% of iPhones Made in India
Apple Now Makes About 25% of iPhones in India After China Pivot. More on this in the Chartbook Top Links today. https://t.co/qnDkCJRBFG
Gmail iPhone App Opens Wrong Email After Tap
Is it just me, or does the @Google #GMail app on an iPhone randomly select messages other than the one you tap? Behavior started in the last few months and it is INCREDIBLY FRUSTRATING.
Google Details New Advanced Sideloading Flow for Android
Google reveals details about the advanced flow for sideloading apps on Android from unverified developers https://t.co/wv1k3Sujzz
Google Launches Safer Android Sideloading to Block Scams
Google introduces a new way for users to sideload Android apps that still protects against scams https://t.co/1MWxIHQ54d
ChatGPT to Incorporate OpenAI's Sora Video Model
It looks like those rumors of ChatGPT adding Sora integration were right Evidence mounts that OpenAI’s Sora video model is being folded into ChatGPT ✅ Details - https://t.co/h7EweDaPYo #ChatGPT #AI https://t.co/T8cuCiwoc8
Ensure Your Android Backups Before Data Loss
Is your Android device set up properly to back up all of your precious data? How about your photos and videos? Here's a primer on how to get it all configured correctly before it becomes a crisis: https://t.co/0SKNFevQhS #android #backups...
Spotify to Add Play and Save Receipts for Shared Songs
No more ghosting: Spotify may soon let you see if your friends actually played the songs you shared Spotify is working on "Played Receipts" and "Saved Receipts" for its in-app message conversations ✅ Details - https://t.co/PaRW7qrYXm #Spotify #Music https://t.co/OBXjQfZyc2
Google Maps Adds New FAB for Easy Location Sharing
📍 Google Maps making it easier to share your current location with a new FAB Google is also testing changes to the additional options UI while navigating with Maps. ✅ Details and screenshots - https://t.co/mnADVnow0D https://t.co/SJjhX9Kuob
Pebblebee Clip 5: AirTag‑like Tracker with Emergency Alerts
This has to be one of the most useful accessories you don't know about. The @pebblebee Clip 5 has nearly all the same functions of an AirTag, but it can send out alerts. All I can think of is that...
Great Design and Software Outweigh Missing Flagship Phone
Nothing isn't making a flagship phone this year - and honestly that's okay. Because fun design, and excellent software are their real bread and butter: https://youtu.be/D4QyStJWgCc
OpenClaw Mirrors China's AI Hope and Fear
NYT: In the span of a month, an artificial intelligence assistant called OpenClaw has come to embody both China’s excitement and its anxiety about what A.I. can do. @megatobin1 https://t.co/pylgYFMPj3
DLSS 5 Goes Mainstream, Even Non‑Techies Notice
the DLSS 5 news and memes have truly made it to the mainstream. I've even had non-techie people ask me about it
Apple’s $599 MacBook Neo Narrows Mac Pricing Gap
At $599, MacBook Neo is evidence of Apple closing its Mac price umbrella. That’s a BIG deal when contemplating potential Mac unit sales.
Need Wireless DJI Video Transfer to MacBook
I wish I could transfer my videos from dji directly to my MacBook without wire
Customize Samsung Weather App’s Activity List Easily
The Weather app on Samsung Galaxy phones is nice, but its list of outdoor activities is probably NOT what you enjoy. Here's how to update those activities to what you prefer: https://t.co/Ahpn65A9TL #weather #activity #samsung #oneui @SamsungMobile https://t.co/Q8uEqByJTf
PS5 Pro Gains Value Over Time, Worth the Upgrade
PS5 Pro has definitely become more valuable as time wore on. wasn’t that great at launch but since then i’ve been glad to have the upgraded platform. it’s worth it now if you want to stay invested in the PS...
AI Agents Will Replace Smartphone Apps, Says Carl Pei
Nothing CEO Carl Pei says smartphone apps will disappear as AI agents take their place https://t.co/pQibIn8KSD
User Frustrated by Extra Taps to Adjust Thinking Mode
@OpenAI @ChatGPTapp I really dislike how you've made it more taps to change the 'thinking effort' in the ChatGPT app. As someone who constantly toggled between thinking and extended thinking, this is super annoying. https://t.co/0Xbez5PdBl
MacBook Neo Outperforms Air M1 in Key Benchmarks
How does the MacBook Neo compare to the MacBook Air M1? Here’s a quick benchmark comparison. The differences are interesting
Meta Shuts Down VR Metaverse, Quest 3 Fans Bewildered
Meta is pulling the plug on its VR metaverse and Meta Quest 3 fans don't know how to respond https://www.techradar.com/computing/virtual-reality-augmented-reality/meta-is-pulling-the-plug-on-its-vr-metaverse-and-meta-quest-3-fans-dont-know-how-to-respond
Dell UltraSharp 52 Makes All Other Screens Feel Lacking
The only downside of the @DellTech UltraSharp 52 is that when I move away from it I hate every screen I use
IOS 26.3 Beta Adds New Live Weather Wallpapers
Apple keeps enhancing and expanding the live weather wallpaper and lock screen options in iOS 26. Here are some of the latest options in iOS 26.3 [release candidate beta] and how to try them... https://t.co/iwvpGclM5d #iphone #ios26 #weather https://t.co/oeQXLP7NP4
Apple Adopts Account‑age Verification for UK Online Safety Act
glad to see Apple using account age as verification for the UK’s Online Safety Act in iOS 26.4. This is how you do it 👍 https://t.co/XghbR7Oi4w
Desktop AI Vell
Holy shit... someone just built an AI that lives on your desktop, has its own email, its own accounts, and actually does things while you sleep. It's called Vellum and it's actually secure. I can't imagine going back to the way I...
Google and Apple Maps Worsen Parking Experience
Google Maps and Apple Maps are making parking harder than it has to be. https://t.co/SfPFxqxRaA #googlemaps #applemaps #technews #parking #satnav
Google Tests Discover Tab and UI Overhaul in Gemini
Google is quietly testing a Discover tab in Gemini app, alongside a host of UI changes We found changes to the sidebar, overlay controls, and how Gemini shows its thought process in our latest APK teardown. ✅ Details & screenshots - https://t.co/Nvgp3p6CTS...
Apple Bans AI Vibe‑coding Apps over Code‑execution Rule
Confirmed: Apple Cracks Down on ‘Vibe Coding’ Apps "Apple has quietly prevented AI vibe coding apps such as Replit and Vibecode, which help people create games and other applications, from releasing updates to their mobile apps on the...
Google Rolls Back Photos Editor Changes, Tests TikTok‑style Feed
Google is reversing some of the changes it made to the photo editors inside the Photos app Along with the re-redesign, Google is also testing a new Explore feed inspired by TikTok. ✅ Details and screenshots - https://t.co/B39U55g3IN
Best DLSS 5 Review yet, yet Presentation Falters
This is the best take on DLSS 5 I’ve seen yet. There IS cool tech here but the presentation was Xbox One launch levels of out of touch…
M5 MacBook Pro Feels Like an Entirely New Machine
The new MacBook Pro in many ways is the same as my old one, but going from M1 to M5 and the overall speed and power makes it feel like something very different. https://t.co/65h89Z2Y0T
Adulting: Treating Texts Like Email with Bulk Replies
Adulting is treating text more like email where you respond 2-3 times a day to all messages, in bulk. And use iPhone’s send later 💜
Plaud Pro Launches in India at ₹19,490
Plaud is finally selling in India through Amazon. The company is now officially selling its new Plaud Pro device for ₹19,490. The device sells for $189 in the U.S. https://t.co/O2S52C07LL
Samsung S26 Ultra Cases Fail 25W Wireless Charging
Samsung's own S26 Ultra cases can't reliably deliver the 25W wireless charging it advertises, claims dbrand ✅ Details - https://t.co/eDbr8A7clm https://t.co/8RcwPC1y4b
First Claude Session on Phone Feels Futuristic
Just handed off a Claude session to my phone for the first time and had a genuine “what a time to be alive” moment 👍🙏
From MP3s to Flagship Phones: Oppo’s Time Capsule
Oppo got its start as a maker of MP3 players in the early 2000s, and now it is a maker of premium cutting edge mobile products. At Oppo's Dongguan campus, all the previous products live on in this futuristic time...
Integrated Doorbell and Thermostat Prove Practical, Not Gimmick
I tested the First Alert VX1 HD Video Doorbell alongside the Honeywell Home X7S Smart Thermostat to see whether this integrated setup is just a gimmick or genuinely practical for daily life. https://t.co/912nU1cEmR https://t.co/q5FQM6ODP5
Spotify Launches Exclusive Mode for Bit‑perfect Windows Playback
Spotify has added an “Exclusive Mode” audiophile feature for Windows PCs. Spotify Premium users can now get bit-perfect playback on the Windows app, with Mac support coming later https://t.co/nJB9g10ZYU
Persistent Claude Chat Syncs Desktop and Phone
Today we're announcing Dispatch for Claude Cowork, in research preview. One persistent conversation with Claude that runs on your computer. Message it anytime from your phone. Come back to finished work. To try it out, download Claude Desktop, then pair your...
Headphones $550: Ridiculously Overpriced Even at Strong Dollar
The bigger issue is how ridiculous these headphones are at $550. Let alone when the first version debuted when the dollar was even stronger.
Gemini Adds Markup‑driven Editing for Nano Banana Images
Gemini app preps some powerful new tools for editing Nano Banana images You’ll soon be able to describe Gemini image edits as you mark them up. ✅ Details - https://t.co/JBYqNRiabV https://t.co/mU7nA8UkXI
Google Taps Street View, Aerial Data for Real-World Genie
it's all over when google realizes the treasure trove that is street view + aerial data and launches a version of genie grounded in the real world...
Starfield Finally Coming to PS5 After Two-Year Effort
Microsoft has been working to bring Starfield to PS5 for more than two years. I remember @_Sikamikanico_ getting a lot of unnecessary abuse for correctly reporting on the initial efforts. The day has finally come 💐
One Bad Decision Sank BlackBerry Despite Its Dominance
For a decade, BlackBerry dominated the smartphone world. But a single decision set them on a path to collapse. They had the resources to survive and the tech to dominate. So why did they lose to Apple? Here’s the shocking truth behind their downfall:
NemoClaw Falls Short; I'm Opting for Salad
NemoClaw really does not appear to actually be what it was promising to be. I'm going to go out and buy a salad.
Revolutionary Design Lets Users Ignore Product Flaws
The first iPhone was (ironically) terrible at being a phone, but people overlooked all the problems because the design and the “real internet” was so magical. What’s your thing, so revolutionary that customers will overlook all objections? https://t.co/2JiiQUjVmF
AI Glasses Look Awesome, yet Face a Major Flaw
AI glasses are really cool. But there's a big problem with them. Full chat with Tom Capper is here: https://t.co/WacBGL0D8H https://t.co/qJDOgXczZE
Google Gemini Adds Conversation Branching for New Chat Threads
Google Gemini to introduce conversation branching, allowing users to spin off new chats from existing threads ✅ Details - https://t.co/YWlr5TfWB4 #Gemini #AI https://t.co/fpqcu9aEmd
Two Phones Launch Today, Including POCO X8 Pro Iron Man
It's not often that you get two phone launches on the same day. This is the POCO X8 Pro Iron Man Edition: https://t.co/XAfoncIoZv https://t.co/4UuU8Ns8MR
Legacy Forecasts Missed Memory Crisis, Predict 10% Drop
Legacy device forecasting is structurally broken. Siloed analysts entirely missed the memory crisis, turning a projected steady smartphone growth cycle into a massive 10 percent plunge for 2026. Operating without macroeconomic integration destroys revenue projections. 📉🚨 #Telecom #DataAnalytics #MarketTrends
Simplify Apple Watch: Fewer Buttons, More Usability
I would pay extra for an Apple Watch with fewer buttons. Never made sense to me that it had the crown and that other button. iPhone now also has too many buttons.