Google has extended its built‑in Gemini AI experience to Chrome on iPhone and iPad after earlier rollouts on desktop and Android. The new integration adds a spark icon beside the address bar that opens a "Pages tool" offering Lens and an "Ask Gemini" chat window. Users can ask Gemini to summarize pages, generate FAQs, simplify complex topics, test knowledge, modify recipes, and compare information. The feature currently works only in the United States, requires English‑language Chrome, a signed‑in account, and is unavailable in incognito mode or for users under 18. Leia mais →

Apple released its annual ranking of the most downloaded free iPhone apps in the United States, and OpenAI’s ChatGPT claimed the top spot for 2025. The AI chatbot surpassed popular platforms such as Threads, Google, TikTok, WhatsApp, Instagram, and YouTube. The list highlights the rapid adoption of artificial‑intelligence tools on mobile devices, underscoring ChatGPT’s shift from a niche product to a mainstream utility that now outpaces traditional social and search apps. Leia mais →

Apple Intelligence, now available on the latest iPhone models and Macs, adds a suite of AI‑driven tools that subtly improve daily use. Features such as Prioritize Notifications, automatic Summaries for messages and web pages, an upgraded Siri interface with ChatGPT fallback, Tap‑to‑Siri, a Reduce Interruptions Focus mode, and the Clean Up tool in Photos demonstrate how the company is embedding intelligence into core experiences while keeping the software in beta. Leia mais →

Google is expanding its AI-driven photo editing tools to iPhone users, allowing them to describe desired changes by voice or text. The new "Help me edit" feature brings more accurate facial adjustments and integrates the Nano Banana AI model for creative transformations. Additional updates include an "Ask" button for chatbot‑style interactions, ready‑made AI templates, and broader support for the Ask Photos search tool across languages and regions. Leia mais →

OpenAI disclosed a series of forthcoming enhancements for its Sora AI video platform. The updates will broaden the character cameo capability to include pets, toys and generated figures, add basic video‑stitching tools, experiment with community‑focused feeds, and bring an Android version to users. Existing features such as longer video limits, storyboarding for Pro accounts and integration with ChatGPT remain in place. The rollout aims to move Sora beyond short, casual clips toward tools useful for professional creators while maintaining its social focus. Leia mais →

Apple Intelligence, now powered by the new M5 processor, is quietly adding practical AI tools to iPhone, iPad and Mac devices. Features such as Prioritize Notifications, automatic Summaries for messages and emails, a refreshed Siri experience with silent activation and ChatGPT integration, a Reduce Interruptions Focus mode, and an AI‑enhanced Clean Up tool in Photos are already available on compatible models. While still in beta, these capabilities aim to streamline daily tasks and reduce distractions, showing how Apple is embedding artificial intelligence into its ecosystem. Leia mais →

Pinterest has launched a new feature called the “AI tuner” that lets users dial down the amount of AI‑generated content they see. The tool works on eligible image Pins in categories prone to AI content such as beauty, art, fashion and home decor. Accessible now on Android and desktop, the tuner will roll out to iPhone users in the coming weeks. It sits under Settings → Refine Your Recommendations → GenAI Interests. The move follows Pinterest’s earlier effort to label AI‑modified Pins with a notice in the lower‑left corner and to improve its detection systems. Leia mais →

Apple Intelligence-powered iPhones such as the iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 16 lineup, and iPhone 17 lineup can now surface important alerts through Priority Notifications. Introduced with iOS 18.4, the feature places selected app notifications in a dedicated section on the lock screen, keeping them visible above routine updates. Users activate it via Settings > Notifications > Prioritize Notifications and choose which apps receive priority status. While the feature highlights key messages, users can still swipe up to view the full notification list. Priority Notifications currently work only on Apple Intelligence-enabled iPhone models. Leia mais →

Google has begun rolling out an early version of its Home app that integrates Gemini, its latest generative AI model, to a small group of iPhone users. The preview shows a revamped interface with three bottom tabs—Home, Activity, and Automations—replacing the previous five-tab layout. A prominent “Ask Home” bar lets users manage devices and create automations using natural language. Users must acknowledge how Gemini may use their data before accessing these tools. The early release precedes the broader Android rollout and the upcoming hardware launch slated for October 1, signaling a major step forward for Google’s smart‑home ecosystem. Leia mais →

A recent survey of U.S. smartphone owners shows that artificial‑intelligence capabilities are no longer a primary driver for device upgrades. Most respondents prioritize longer battery life, more storage, and better cameras. While AI is now embedded in many flagship phones from Apple, Google, and the survey reveals that a significant share of users find AI features unhelpful, are reluctant to pay extra for them, and express privacy concerns. The findings highlight a mismatch between manufacturers’ AI‑focused roadmaps and actual consumer demand. Leia mais →

Apple is reportedly exploring the use of Google’s Gemini AI model to power a major upgrade to Siri, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. The iPhone maker, which has postponed its long‑anticipated Siri refresh until 2026, is testing a formal agreement with Google that could see Gemini technology embedded not only in Siri but also in Safari and Spotlight. The proposed enhancements would add multimodal search capabilities, AI‑driven summarization, and deeper integration with personal data, while allowing voice‑first navigation across the device. Leia mais →

Adobe announced a new iPhone version of its flagship video editor, bringing the full multitrack timeline and advanced tools to mobile users at no cost. The app supports trimming, audio overlay, caption syncing, voiceovers, and integrates Adobe’s generative AI features, including Firefly. An Android version is also in development. The move positions Adobe against other mobile editing platforms and expands its ecosystem for creators who work on the go. Leia mais →

Apple announced iOS 26, introducing a translucent "Liquid Glass" aesthetic across the lock and a redesign of core apps. The update adds Hold Assist for phone calls, live translation in Phone, FaceTime and Messages, and new spam‑filtering tools. Visual Intelligence lets users search for objects captured on screen, while Photos tabs return for easier browsing. iPadOS 26 receives multitasking windows and the same visual overhaul. AirPods gain studio‑quality recording and remote camera control. Siri remains on hold, but Apple hints at future AI integration. The rollout targets iPhones released from 2019 onward. Leia mais →

Adobe announced a new iPhone video‑editing app called Premiere, slated for release on Sept. 30. The app brings a multitrack timeline, voice‑to‑sound effects, and generative AI tools from Firefly to iOS, and can be downloaded for free, though users may need to pay for AI credits and extra cloud storage. Adobe hopes the mobile‑first offering will attract creators who currently rely on desktop software or lighter mobile editors, positioning the company against competitors like TikTok’s CapCut and Meta’s Edits. Leia mais →

Apple Intelligence, the AI suite introduced with iOS 18, has sparked mixed reactions among users. Surveys show a minority of smartphone owners are eager to adopt the new features, while many cite storage concerns and limited perceived value. Apple now provides clear steps to turn off the entire system or individual components, and to monitor the space the service occupies. Understanding these options helps users reclaim storage, protect privacy, and tailor their device experience to personal preferences. Leia mais →

Apple introduced Genmoji, an on‑device emoji generator that works with iPhones equipped with Apple Intelligence. Users can type a description in Messages, receive a set of generated emojis, and add their favorite to the keyboard as an emoji, tapback, or sticker. The feature initially launched on newer iPhone models and is also being tested in the beta version of the next iOS release, where users can combine existing emojis to craft new ones. Genmoji expands personalization options for messaging without waiting for Unicode updates. Leia mais →

Apple detailed the upcoming iOS 26 operating system, highlighting a new "Liquid Glass" translucent design, a revamped Phone app with Hold Assist, live translation across Phone, FaceTime and Messages, spam‑filtering for unknown senders, and Visual Intelligence that lets users search for items seen on screen. The update also restores Photos tabs, adds customizable lock‑screen options, and introduces new AirPods capabilities such as studio‑quality audio recording and remote camera control. iPadOS 26 will receive the same design overhaul and optional multitasking windows. The preview sets expectations for the iPhone launch scheduled for September 9. Leia mais →

Apple’s latest iPhone series— including the iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro, and iPhone Air — now starts at 256GB of storage, doubling the base capacity that has been standard since the iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 13. The change ends a four‑year run of a 128GB baseline, aligning the entry‑level models with the storage levels previously reserved for Pro‑Max variants. The upgrade aims to address everyday users’ complaints about running out of space, especially as camera capabilities and media consumption grow. Early reactions note the practical benefit while acknowledging the higher price point for larger storage tiers. Leia mais →

Apple's iOS 26 update brings a suite of subtle yet impactful enhancements that go beyond the headline‑grabbing features. Users can now customize alarm snooze lengths, create custom ringtones without a computer, copy portions of text messages, and view a private list of visited places in Maps. Battery charging estimates appear on the lock screen, Adaptive Power Mode balances performance and efficiency, and Photos introduces Spatial Scenes for immersive viewing. Additional tweaks include screenshot visual search, real‑time lyric translation in Apple Music, live call screening, AirPod‑controlled photo capture, custom chat backgrounds, on‑device PDF editing, middle‑screen back gestures, satellite‑based weather, lens‑clean alerts, HDR screenshots, and early support for digital passports in Wallet. Leia mais →

Google's Gemini iOS app has risen to the No. 1 spot among free iPhone apps, propelled by the launch of its new AI image model, Nano Banana (officially 2.5 Flash Image). Users praised the model’s ability to edit photos and add elements seamlessly, generating over 200 million AI images and attracting more than 10 million new sign‑ups. The surge underscores growing consumer interest in standalone AI products and positions Gemini as a strong challenger to industry leader ChatGPT. Leia mais →