Google’s Nano Banana steps out of Gemini app and comes to more places
Google has unveiled a significant expansion for its Nano Banana AI model, moving it beyond the Gemini mobile app to…
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Google Proposes Search Results Overhaul to Comply with EU Digital Markets Act
Google is proposing significant changes to how search results are displayed to comply with EU regulations. The company would give equal treatment to vertical search services alongside its own products like Google Flights and Google Hotels.
In a significant move to avoid potential billions in European Union fines, Google has proposed substantial changes to how its search engine displays results for travel, hotel, and other specialized queries. The proposed overhaul comes in response to EU regulators’ concerns that Google has been unfairly favoring its own services over competing vertical search providers.
EU Regulatory Pressure Forces Google’s Hand
Apple AirPods Pro 2, Pro 3, AirPods 4 Beta Firmware Released for Public Testing
Apple has launched public beta firmware for AirPods Pro 2, AirPods Pro 3, and AirPods 4, featuring build 8B5014c. This release supports Live Translation in new languages and requires iOS 26.1 beta for installation.
Apple has officially rolled out new public beta firmware for its latest wireless earbuds, marking a significant step in the software release life cycle for audio accessories. The update targets the AirPods Pro 2, AirPods Pro 3, and AirPods 4 models, with a build number of 8B5014c, following an earlier developer release. This move underscores Apple Inc.‘s commitment to refining user experience through iterative testing, aligning with broader industry trends in firmware development for connected devices.
Overview of the AirPods Beta Firmware Release
Spotify Managed Accounts Launch to Protect Parental Music Recommendations
Spotify’s new managed accounts feature provides dedicated sub-accounts for young listeners, preserving parental music recommendations and Wrapped results. The feature includes parental controls and is rolling out globally after successful pilot testing. Available exclusively on Premium Family plans.
Spotify has officially launched managed accounts for Premium Family subscribers, addressing a long-standing frustration for parents whose music recommendations and annual Spotify Wrapped summaries have been compromised by their children’s listening habits. The feature creates separate sub-accounts for younger listeners while maintaining parental control, ensuring that musical preferences remain distinct across family members.
How Spotify Managed Accounts Work
Apple TV App Gets Vibrant New Icon in iOS 26.1 and tvOS 26.1 Beta
Apple’s latest iOS 26.1 developer beta reveals a colorful new Apple TV app icon as part of the streaming service’s rebranding. The vibrant design replaces the previous white-to-gray gradient with dynamic colors. This visual refresh accompanies the company’s broader identity update for its streaming platform.
Apple is introducing a vibrant new Apple TV app icon with the release of iOS 26.1 developer beta 3 and tvOS 26.1, reflecting the company’s recent streaming service rebranding from Apple TV+ to simply Apple TV. The colorful redesign represents Apple’s commitment to what the company describes as “a vibrant new identity” for its streaming platform, marking a significant visual departure from previous iterations while maintaining the familiar app silhouette that users recognize across Apple’s ecosystem.
Apple TV Rebranding and Visual Identity Evolution
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iOS 26.0.2 Release Imminent for iPhone Users – Bug Fixes & Performance Updates
Apple engineers are internally testing iOS 26.0.2, indicating an imminent release. The update will address performance issues and security vulnerabilities while improving the Liquid Glass interface experience for iPhone users.
iOS 26.0.2 is currently in advanced testing stages and expected to reach iPhone users within the next week or two, according to analytics data from Apple’s internal systems. Following the major Liquid Glass redesign introduced with iOS 26, this second bug fix update aims to address performance issues and security vulnerabilities that have emerged since the initial release.