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Apple celebrates Accessibility Awareness Day with Fitness+, live sessions, shortcut suggestions, more

Jul 10, 2026 Twila Rosenbaum

Apple is marking Accessibility Awareness Day with a week-long celebration of accessibility features. The company is expanding SignTime to Canada, adding wheelchair-friendly workouts in Fitness+, launching a new Apple Maps guide, and more. This initiative highlights Apple's ongoing commitment to inclusive design across its products and services.

When is Apple releasing new AirPods?

Jul 10, 2026 Twila Rosenbaum

Apple's current AirPods lineup is stronger than ever, with models ranging from the AirPods 4 at $99 to the AirPods Max 2 at $499. Rumors indicate that a new generation of AirPods with built-in cameras could launch as late as 2027, designed to enhance Siri's contextual awareness. The AirPods with cameras have been delayed due to software hurdles, but analysts expect them to eventually arrive as either AirPods Pro 4 or a premium AirPods Ultra. In the meantime, the existing lineup offers excellent value for those seeking wireless audio upgrades.

iOS 27 hints at Apple Wallet car key support for two new automakers

Jul 10, 2026 Twila Rosenbaum

Code in the latest iOS 27 beta suggests Apple is preparing to launch car key support for two new automakers: Xiaomi and Lucid Motors. The discovery comes after a previous report indicating Volkswagen was added to Apple's backend. While no specific models or launch dates have been confirmed, the feature could debut with the public release of iOS 27 this September.

Emmy Awards 2026: Apple TV just landed a record 89 nominations [Full list]

Jul 10, 2026 Twila Rosenbaum

The Academy of Television Arts & Sciences announced the 2026 Primetime Emmy nominees, and Apple TV+ earned a record 89 nominations across major categories. This surpasses last year's record of 81, with strong showings for comedies like Shrinking and Widow's Bay, and dramas like Pluribus and Slow Horses. The full list of nominees includes highlights such as Michael J. Fox's guest nomination and multiple nods for new series.

Apple now testing DRAM chips from banned Chinese memory supplier, per report

Jul 10, 2026 Twila Rosenbaum

Apple has begun testing DRAM chips from CXMT, a Chinese memory supplier blacklisted by the Pentagon. The move comes as Apple pushes for US approval to use the components in devices sold in China. The company argues that loosening restrictions could help ease the memory chip crunch.

Spotify could use Gemini to turn what you see into your next playlist

Jul 09, 2026 Twila Rosenbaum

Spotify is developing a deeply integrated Gemini experience for Android XR smart glasses. Users will be able to link their Google accounts to build personalized playlists and control playback using voice commands. Gemini will analyze the user’s environment via camera to play music inspired by what they see. This positions Spotify as an early adopter of Google's spatial computing platform.

Google and Samsung beware: This Android brand just raised the bar for free battery replacements

Jul 09, 2026 Twila Rosenbaum

Xiaomi has announced a groundbreaking free five-year battery replacement program for the upcoming Redmi Note 17 Pro. If battery health falls below 80% in the first four years, users get a free replacement. In the fifth year, they can upgrade to a larger battery at no cost. This sets a new industry standard for smartphone longevity and sustainability.

This GrapheneOS lapdock turns a Pixel 9 into the laptop Google never made

Jul 09, 2026 Twila Rosenbaum

A GrapheneOS enthusiast has created a DIY lapdock designed for the Pixel 9 running GrapheneOS in Desktop Mode. The project features a modular build with a removable folding keyboard, Bluetooth mouse storage, and shoulder-strap support. The creator has released design files for 3D printing, allowing anyone to replicate the setup. This innovation showcases how flagship smartphones can replace entry-level laptops while maintaining component modularity.

Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra could inherit some of Galaxy S26 Ultra's best camera features

Jul 09, 2026 Twila Rosenbaum

Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra is rumored to inherit key camera capabilities from the Galaxy S26 Ultra, according to an internal carrier leak. The upgrade would bring improved low-light performance, higher resolution, and professional-grade video tools like LUT support. This marks a potential shift in Samsung's strategy, bringing Ultra-level photography to foldables. The standard Fold 8 may not receive the same enhancements.

Grok 4.5 is here to justify your X subscription

Jul 09, 2026 Twila Rosenbaum

SpaceXAI has launched Grok 4.5, a major update focused on complex coding, spreadsheets, and presentations. The new model can build apps, generate multi-sheet Excel workbooks with formulas, create PowerPoint slides with diagrams, and draft Word documents from a single workflow. It is faster, more token-efficient, and cheaper to run, with API pricing starting at $2 per million input tokens and $6 per million output tokens.

Happy birthday to the Trump phone

Jul 08, 2026 Twila Rosenbaum

It has been a year since the Trump T1 Phone was announced, promising a US-made golden smartphone for $499. Yet, despite multiple reported release dates, the device has not shipped to regular customers. This article examines the chaotic history of the phone, from its dubious manufacturing claims to its likely Chinese origins, and the ongoing silence from Trump Mobile.

Google announces Pixel 11 launch event in August

Jul 08, 2026 Twila Rosenbaum

Google has announced its next Made by Google launch event for Pixel 11 hardware on August 12th in New York City. The event takes place in the evening at 6PM ET, with an invitation teasing a gold phone. Leaks suggest the Pixel 11 family includes slimmer bezels, thinner designs, and a redesigned camera bump for the Fold model.