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Apple unveils new iOS with major updates and features

Apple unveils iOS 26, its first major redesign since 2013, introducing the unified “Liquid Glass” style and enhanced Image Playground.

Published

8 months ago

June 10, 2025

Ahron Young

Apple unveils iOS 26, its first major redesign since 2013, introducing the unified “Liquid Glass” style and enhanced Image Playground.

In Short:
Apple has unveiled a major redesign of its operating system called “Liquid Glass” with a unified naming system for iOS 26 and other platforms this year. The update will enhance the Image Playground tool, allowing users to create personalised contact posters while ensuring customer data privacy.

Apple has announced a significant redesign of its operating system, marking the first major update to iOS since 2013.

The new design, dubbed “Liquid Glass,” takes inspiration from the Vision Pro.

In a shift towards consistency, Apple will implement a unified naming system for its operating systems.

iOS 26, watchOS 26, tvOS 26, macOS 26, visionOS 26, and iPadOS 26 will all be released this year, according to Craig Federighi, Apple’s senior vice president of software engineering, at WWDC.

Operating system names

This change aims to alleviate the confusion caused by differing operating system names. Previously, Apple maintained multiple names, including iOS 18 for iPhone, iPadOS 18 for iPad, watchOS 11 for wearables, tvOS 18 for Apple TV, macOS 15 for computers, and visionOS 2 for Vision Pro.

The upcoming iOS will enhance the Image Playground tool initially announced last year with assistance from OpenAI’s ChatGPT.

With iOS 26, users can request a contact’s poster in various styles, which will be reflected during calls and text chats. Users can specify their desired style, and ChatGPT will adjust the image appropriately.

Customer data will remain private, as nothing will be shared with OpenAI without permission.

Additionally, third-party developers will have access to the upgraded Image Playground API for use in their applications.

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Nvidia and Amazon explore massive OpenAI funding round

Nvidia CEO downplays $100B OpenAI investment, as Amazon eyes $50B stake in AI startup

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1 day ago

February 2, 2026

Harvey Vargas

Nvidia CEO downplays $100B OpenAI investment, as Amazon eyes $50B stake in AI startup

In Short:
– OpenAI aims to raise up to $100 billion, with Amazon considering a $50 billion investment.
– Funding will support Project Stargate and address projected losses of $14 billion by 2026.

Nvidia’s CEO has confirmed the company will participate in a major funding round for OpenAI, though the previously mentioned $100 billion commitment is not final.

This investment comes as OpenAI seeks to raise up to $100 billion, potentially valuing the AI startup at around $830 billion. Amazon is also reportedly in discussions to contribute up to $50 billion.

The funding is intended to support OpenAI’s ambitious $500 billion Project Stargate, aimed at pushing the boundaries of artificial intelligence.

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Big Tech earnings spark investor unease over AI spending

Investors monitor Big Tech’s AI investments, with Meta thriving while Microsoft and Tesla face uncertainty over growth and returns.

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4 days ago

January 30, 2026

Harvey Vargas

Investors monitor Big Tech’s AI investments, with Meta thriving while Microsoft and Tesla face uncertainty over growth and returns.

Investors are reacting sharply to Big Tech earnings this week, sending a clear signal that massive spending must translate into real growth. Markets are becoming less forgiving as companies pour billions into artificial intelligence, data centres and future tech while returns remain uncertain.

Meta has delivered a standout performance, posting a 24 percent jump in revenue for the December quarter, fuelled by AI-powered advertising. The company is doubling down on its strategy, with aggressive investment in AI and infrastructure expected to drive a further 33 percent growth this quarter.

Microsoft and Tesla tell a more cautious story. Microsoft reported only modest growth in its Azure cloud business, raising questions about its exposure to OpenAI, while Tesla plans to double spending on AI and autonomous driving. Analysts warn of a widening gap between bold AI ambitions and what investors expect in returns.

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Memory shortages and rising prices could persist through 2027

Memory chip supply tight, prices high; Lenovo warns rising costs impact budget devices amid strong PC demand from Windows 11.

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7 days ago

January 27, 2026

Harvey Vargas

Memory chip supply tight, prices high; Lenovo warns rising costs impact budget devices amid strong PC demand from Windows 11.

Memory chips critical to consumer electronics and AI data centres remain in tight supply, keeping prices elevated despite production expansion by major players including Samsung and Micron.

Lenovo warns higher memory costs will hit budget devices first, even as PC demand stays strong from Windows 11 upgrades.

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