This week was an enormous one for software program as we bought official (and unofficial) teases for the following iteration of Android and iOS.
We additionally heard that the seemingly ill-fated Trump Cellphone would possibly truly be coming in any case, although we would not be stunned if it will get delayed once more by the point you are studying this.
7. The Trump telephone has landed?
Final week, we highlighted reviews that the Trump Cellphone seemed to have cemented itself within the vaporware class — with its new phrases of service suggesting {that a} system might by no means truly ship, and that preorders don’t assure you a product. That now appears to have modified as the corporate introduced “Telephones begin delivery this week!!!”
Now, till units are within the arms of the individuals who purchased one you’ll forgive us for remaining skeptical — the system’s launch date has been shifted a number of occasions now, and a few folks with preorders have been advised delivery deadlines beforehand that have then been missed.
We write ICYMI on Friday, so it’s very attainable that by the point you learn this on Saturday morning, the Trump telephone state of affairs can have shifted but once more, however hopefully, that is the tip of the Trump Cellphone saga. Although we will’t shake the sensation, this would possibly merely be the shut of act one.
6. Philips made TV immersion cheaper
Sensible lighting doesn’t simply include added comfort; it can be a house leisure immersion booster with devices just like the Philips Hue Play HDMI Sync Field 8K — although when you’re after one thing extra budget-friendly, Philips simply debuted a non-Hue sync field.
The Philips Sensible Lighting HDMI Sync Field 2.1 is available in two sizes — one for 55 to 65-inch TVs, and one for 75 to 85-inch TVs — and, as a substitute of working with the HUE system, it integrates with WiZ-branded tech.
At underneath half the launch price, this lightning answer may very well be good for the extra budget-conscious amongst you who nonetheless need the immersion issue supplied by TV sync tech as soon as it begins rolling out in June.
5. Claude cracked a crypto pockets
A Bitcoin proprietor who believed he had completely misplaced entry to almost $400,000 price of cryptocurrency says Anthropic’s Claude AI helped get better the funds after greater than a decade. The person had initially purchased 5 Bitcoin when the cryptocurrency was price round $250 every, however later modified the pockets password whereas in school and forgot it. After years of failed makes an attempt — together with making an attempt trillions of password combos — the proprietor uploaded information from an previous laptop into Claude as a last try.
It was capable of find an older pockets backup file that existed earlier than the password change occurred. Mixed with an previous mnemonic phrase the person had lately rediscovered, the recovered pockets file lastly allowed entry to the Bitcoin once more.
4. The Insta 360 Go 3S went Retro
This week, we noticed the wackiest digital camera package of 2026 to this point: a Retro bundle of the Go 3S.
The motion cam is right for if you want one thing tiny — it could slot in nearly any small area, a lot simpler than its rivals — however this package makes it resemble an previous Polaroid. You’ll get a viewfinder dock that can assist you compose photographs (it doubles as a selfie mirror), however no LCD display screen.
In order for you a extra fashionable really feel and simpler composition, the digital camera can nonetheless be paired with a smartphone by way of the Insta360 app.
The Go 3S Retro Bundle prices $300 / £279 / AU$470 for the 64GB model or $320 / £299 / AU$500 for the 128GB model. The latter seems like the plain decide — you will need as a lot inner storage as you will get as a result of there is no card slot.
3. Ninja’s Slushi bought twice as good
What’s higher than one Ninja Slushi? How about two side-by-side to be able to make dual-flavored, multicolored iced drinks at residence? This week, Ninja launched the Slushi Twist, which makes two various kinds of slush on the similar time, then dispenses them in a beautiful swirled sample. Having two freezing chambers means it has a a lot bigger capability than the unique Slushi, making it good for events.
The Slushi Twist is on sale now within the US for $399.99, and though we don’t have worldwide launch dates but, I’m positive it gained’t be too lengthy earlier than it’s obtainable worldwide. It definitely proved widespread, and the primary batch of inventory bought out inside hours. Don’t fear, although, you’ll be able to join on Ninja’s web site to be notified when extra arrive.
2. iOS 27 was teased
Siri 2.0 has been an extended (lengthy!) time coming, however Apple’s revamped voice assistant lastly appears set to debut in iOS 27 – and this week, we bought a greater concept of what it’d truly appear to be.
In keeping with Bloomberg’s resident Apple tipster Mark Gurman, Siri 2.0 will largely dwell throughout the Dynamic Island and show clear outcomes playing cards in response to your queries. If it is advisable go deeper into a question, you’ll be capable to swipe that outcomes card to convey up an iMessage-like chat interface, and there will even be a devoted Siri app, the place you’ll be able to entry your dialog historical past or add photographs and paperwork.
Different rumored iOS 27 options embrace an up to date, AI-powered Highlight Search instrument and a redesigned Picture Playground app, so it appears like Apple might lastly be about to take its seat on the AI desk.
1. Android 17 was showcased
Only a week earlier than Google I/O kicks off, the Android staff devoted a whole present to debuting new options set to drop with Android 17, a boatload of Gemini integrations, and a wholly new platform.
When it comes to Android 17 is ready to convey loads, together with a brand new tackle curbing display screen time and easing telephone habit referred to as Pause Level. Quite than simply locking you out of an app, it’d present images or counsel a respiration train. There’s additionally a simple option to movie display screen recordings with your individual speaking head within the nook, which could be actually useful for content material creators.
Gemini Intelligence is ready to make AI much more helpful and useful throughout a complete barrage of duties, and actually, it sounds fairly near what Apple promised with Apple Intelligence. This new suite of AI performance that is built-in on the system stage of the OS will even be discovered on forthcoming Googlebooks. Primarily, these new laptops run a mixture of Android and ChromeOS. And whereas it is a ton, it is possible we’ll hear much more about it at Google I/O.
