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Apple’s 20th anniversary iPhone has been the subject of leaks and renders for months, with rumors pointing to a radical redesign featuring an all-glass body and a curved display. Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman has now revealed that the device will come in two sizes. Two sizes, one milestone The anniversary edition iPhones, internally codenamed V73 and V74, will reportedly succeed this year’s iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max and launch in similar sizes. Both models are said to feature nearly edge-to-edge displays with curved glass that wraps around the sides. NEW: Apple’s AirPods with cameras for AI are launching…
Google is giving mobile gamers a few new reasons to pay attention to Android 17. The next version of Android introduces features aimed squarely at gaming, with foldable phones among the biggest beneficiaries. Among the highlights is a new foldable gaming mode that finally puts those larger displays to better use. Instead of stretching games across the entire screen and covering parts of the action with touch controls, Android 17 introduces a smarter layout designed specifically for gaming. Android 17 makes better use of foldable screens The new mode uses an optimized 50/50 split-screen experience. The game occupies the upper…
Roblox just launched Roblox Kids and Roblox Select accounts globally, following a limited pilot last month in Australia, Indonesia, the Netherlands, and New Zealand. These are dedicated account types for users under 16, and the idea is that child safety protections grow with the child rather than staying static. How Roblox Kids and Roblox Select accounts work for your child The two account types are split by age. Roblox Kids covers ages 5 to 8 and carries the platform’s strictest default settings. Children in this tier can only access games with Minimal or Mild content maturity labels that have passed…
Google has started rolling out Android 17 to eligible Pixel phones, which brings a refreshed design and a variety of new features and improvements. At the same time, the company is releasing its June Pixel Drop update, which introduces new multitasking tools, AI-powered creative features, improved calling experiences, and additional safety features for Pixel Watch users. Bubbles bring a new way to multitask The biggest addition in this Pixel Drop is Bubbles, a new multitasking feature that lets users keep supported apps floating over other apps on screen. Apps such as Gemini, browsers, and calendars can remain accessible in small…
Modern work culture has people spending most of their day behind screens, and discomfort has slowly become part of the routine. Developers spend hours locked into coding sessions, gamers often stay at their setup far longer than they initially plan, and designers remain seated through continuous creative workflows. As a writer, I know this agonizing rhythm all too well. You get so deeply locked into a groove that you don’t notice your posture deteriorating until you finally look up from the keyboard and your lower back protests. The problem is not about the amount of time spent sitting, but how…
After multiple delays, Shrek is back, and he is bringing the whole family time! DreamWorks has released the first trailer for Shrek 5, and it is exactly as chaotic as you would hope. The film marks the franchise’s return after 17 years since Shrek Forever After in 2010, and it hits theaters on June 30, 2027. The wild moments in the Shrek 5 trailer Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, and Cameron Diaz are all back as Shrek, Donkey, and Fiona. The trailer opens with a storybook recap of the original story, before Donkey interrupts to announce it is time for a…
Apple‘s first foldable iPhone is still expected to debut later this year, but the company may already be looking beyond its first attempt. According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, Apple is planning a second-generation foldable iPhone for release in 2027, just one year after the original model is expected to arrive. The device is reportedly codenamed V78 and will launch alongside the 20th-anniversary iPhone model. It looks like Apple might be going all in on foldables as a long-term product category rather than a one-off experiment. The Cupertino giant has spent years watching rival smartphone makers refine foldable hardware. Samsung, Google,…
Disney just dropped the first teaser trailer for Hexed, set in a magical world of witches. This animated movie is the studio’s first original non-sequel since Wish in 2023. Walt Disney Animation Studios’ 65th animated feature hits theaters on November 25, 2026. If you prefer streaming, Hexed will arrive on Disney+ in early 2027. Hexed cast, plot, and trailer breakdown The trailer introduces Billie, voiced by Hailee Steinfeld, an impulsive teenager who has always felt like an outsider. When her bracelet breaks and her fingers suddenly spark with magic, things spiral fast. She accidentally destroys a school bathroom, gets expelled,…
To call Halo: Combat Evolved an important milestone in gaming’s history would be to vastly understate its influence. The seminal console first-person shooter revolutionized the genre, effectively changing the course of gaming history. This year, to celebrate the 25th anniversary of that all-important first adventure starring Master Chief, Halo Studios is delivering a remake of that title, Halo: Campaign Evolved. We’re thrilled to reveal the iconic imagery of Chief, Cortana, and other key figures in the first Halo adventure graces the cover of the next issue of Game Informer.Back in May we flew out to Redmond, Washington, home of Halo…
Dek: AI requires responsibility and intention to use well. Here are examples of how automotive retailers are implementing AI effectively and safely. Remember the old Spider-Man quote? The one his Uncle Ben tells him (or his Aunt May in the new movies) about how “with great power comes great responsibility”? If there was ever a time when that was relevant to people in real life, it’s now. AI is one of the most capable technological tools to emerge in decades. Google’s CEO even compared it to the discovery of fire. When you have something this powerful, it comes with great responsibility. You…