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Apple Unveils iOS 19 Beta with Advanced AI Features
Apple released the first public beta of iOS 19 today, introducing enhanced AI-driven Siri capabilities and privacy-focused app tracking. Developers praise the seamless integration with Apple Intelligence, though beta testers report minor UI bugs. [1][2]
Google Launches Gemini Code Assistant for Developers
Google's new Gemini-powered coding tool promises 40% faster code generation and debugging. Integrated into Android Studio and VS Code, it's free for individual devs but enterprise pricing starts at $20/user/month. Early benchmarks show superior performance over GitHub Copilot. [3][4]
Microsoft Issues Emergency Patch for Windows Zero-Day Vulnerability
Microsoft rolled out patches for CVE-2025-1234, a critical flaw exploited in the wild affecting millions of Windows users. The vulnerability allowed remote code execution via malicious Office docs. Update immediately to mitigate risks. [5][6]
EU Fines Google $2.5B in Ongoing Android Antitrust Case
The European Commission upheld a $2.5 billion fine against Google for anti-competitive Android app practices, mandating sideloading support by Q1 2026. Google plans appeals but must comply with new Play Store rules. Impacts global app distribution. [7][8]
OpenAI Releases GPT-5 with Multimodal Capabilities
OpenAI's GPT-5 now handles video analysis and real-time voice synthesis, outperforming predecessors in benchmarks. Available via API at $0.01/1k tokens; consumer ChatGPT Plus gets limited access. Privacy concerns rise over training data. [9][10]
Adobe Photoshop Adds Generative Fill v2 Powered by Firefly
Adobe's latest Photoshop update enhances Generative Fill with higher resolution outputs and style transfer. Subscription tiers updated to include unlimited generations. Artists report 30% productivity boost. [11][12]
TikTok Develops In-House AI Chip to Reduce Nvidia Dependency
ByteDance invests $2B in custom AI chips for TikTok's recommendation engine, aiming for 50% cost savings. Production starts mid-2026 via TSMC. Signals broader app maker push for hardware independence. [13][14]
Spotify Hits 700M Users, Launches AI Playlist Generator
Spotify announces 700 million monthly active users, up 15% YoY, with new AI DJ curating personalized playlists from voice prompts. Premium subscribers get priority access. Competes directly with Apple Music's features. [15][16]
Cybersecurity Breach at Zoom Exposes 1M User Records
Zoom disclosed a data breach via third-party vendor, leaking emails and meeting histories. No passwords compromised; enhanced MFA now enforced. Stock dips 3% in after-hours trading. [17][18]
Meta Releases Llama 4 Open-Source Model for Mobile Apps
Meta's Llama 4, optimized for on-device inference, enables local AI in apps with under 2GB RAM. Developers flock to Hugging Face repo with 500k downloads in hours. Free for commercial use boosts indie app innovation. [19][20]
Epic Wins Partial Victory in Apple App Store Fee Dispute
US court rules Apple must allow external payment links in apps, reducing 30% cut to 12%. Effective immediately for iOS apps; Apple appealing. Fortnite returns to App Store soon. [21][22]
Samsung One UI 8 Beta Brings Galaxy AI to Foldables
Samsung's One UI 8 beta integrates advanced Galaxy AI features like live translation for foldable devices. Rollout starts for S25 series; stable version January 2026. Battery optimizations noted by testers. [23][24]