Google has introduced Mixboard, an experimental AI‑powered moodboard creator that lets users generate and edit visual boards with natural‑language prompts. Built on the Gemini 2.5 Flash model, the tool can produce images from text descriptions, combine uploaded pictures, and quickly regenerate alternatives. Mixboard is currently available in public beta in the United States and offers a canvas similar to popular design collaboration platforms. Users can explore ideas for home décor, event planning, or simply create entertaining visual collections, all without needing graphic‑design expertise. Read more →

Apple has opened public beta 5 of iOS 26, allowing eligible iPhone and iPad users to test the upcoming operating system ahead of its September release. The beta adds stability improvements over the developer version and introduces features such as Liquid Glass design, a redesigned Phone app, Live Translate, and group polls. Compatibility is limited to devices released in 2019 or later, with older models like the 2018 iPhone series excluded. Apple plans to roll out the final iOS 26 update shortly after its upcoming product launch event, continuing its annual software refresh schedule. Read more →

Apple’s upcoming iOS 26 brings visual upgrades, new translation tools, and refreshed messaging features. Users can check whether their device qualifies for the public beta. All iPhone models announced in 2019 or later—including the second‑generation iPhone SE and newer—are eligible, while the three 2018 models (iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, and iPhone X) are excluded. iPad compatibility spans the third‑generation iPad Pro 12.9‑inch onward, first‑generation iPad Pro 11‑inch, third‑generation iPad Air and newer, eighth‑generation iPad and later, and fifth‑generation iPad mini and newer. The rollout is expected in mid‑September, just before Apple’s annual hardware launch, giving users a chance to test Liquid Glass design, a redesigned Phone app, Live Translate and group polls before the official release. Read more →

Apple has released the iOS 26 public beta, introducing its new Liquid Glass visual style across iPhone, iPad and Mac. The update adds a range of user‑focused enhancements such as Hold Assist for call queues, live translation in Phone, Messages and FaceTime, polling in group chats, spam‑filtering for unknown senders, Visual Intelligence search, and a return of Photos tabs. iPadOS 26 brings optional multitasking windows and a refreshed menu bar, while AirPods receive studio‑quality audio recording and remote camera control. Most iPhone models from 2019 onward are eligible, though the XR, XS and XS Max are excluded. Read more →