Apple’s Siri Revamp May Add Auto-Deleting Chats

Apple’s reported Siri revamp may add auto-deleting AI chats as the company prepares a privacy-focused software push at WWDC 2026.
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Microsoft Retires ‘Copilot Mode’ as Edge Gets Built-In AI Tools

Microsoft is retiring “Copilot Mode” in Edge as it builds AI browsing tools directly into Edge on desktop and mobile.
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Microsoft Retires ‘Copilot Mode’ as Edge Gets Built-In AI Tools

Microsoft is retiring “Copilot Mode” in Edge as it builds AI browsing tools directly into Edge on desktop and mobile.
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Meta Tests Paid WhatsApp Features With New ‘Plus’ Tier

Meta is testing a WhatsApp Plus subscription that includes themes, stickers, and chat tools in a limited rollout to select users.
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Samsung to Shut Down Its Messaging App, Switch to Google Messages in July

Samsung will discontinue its Messages app in July 2026, pushing users to Google Messages with RCS, AI, and security upgrades.
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iPhone Privacy Alert: Predator Spyware Can Hide Camera, Mic Indicators

Predator spyware can suppress iOS camera and mic indicators after full device compromise, researchers say.
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Samsung Adds Perplexity to Galaxy AI on Flagship Devices

Samsung will add Perplexity to Galaxy AI on upcoming flagship devices, introducing a built-in multi-agent approach with system-level integrations across core apps.
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Fitbit’s Gemini AI Coach Expands to iPhone, 5 New Countries

Fitbit expands its Gemini-powered AI health coach to iOS and five new markets for Premium subscribers.
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Apple Expands iPhone Driver’s Licenses to 7 US States

Apple says seven more US states plan to support iPhone driver’s licenses, expanding Apple Wallet digital IDs already live in 13 states.
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Google Warns Over 1 Billion Android Phones Are Now at Risk

Google warns that over 40% of Android devices no longer receive security updates, leaving more than 1 billion devices exposed to malware and spyware attacks.
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