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Apple/ZDNETIt’s Apple Watch obsessives’s favorite time of the year when the tech giant rolls out all of the newest apps and updates coming to its devices over the next few months. Apple announced several new features coming to WatchOS 26 at its annual software conference, WWDC, on Monday in Cupertino. The features touch everything from Fitness to Messages, and include a major design update across Apple’s platforms for a more unified look and naming mechanisms that reflect the year the software debuts. Also: The best Apple Watch of 2025: Expert tested and reviewedThe highly anticipated event had spectators curious about the tech giant’s future in AI after several hiccups and detours in its previously announced products, like Apple Intelligence and AI-infused Siri. In addition to WatchOS updates, Apple also introduced AI feature developments, like Live Translation and on-screen Visual Intelligence, iOS, like Hold Assist for phone calls and Polls for Messages, and more. For those interested in trying out the beta software, WatchOS 26 is supported on the latest Apple Watches. Owners of these devices can download the OS, though it may have some bugs.Here are the features we’re most excited to try out on WatchOS 26.  More

Chesnot/Getty Images The most powerful tech leaders in Silicon Valley have been racing to build artificial general intelligence (AGI), a theoretical computer that, as some would define it, can outperform humans across every economically valuable task.  Also: Apple’s Goldilocks approach to AI at WWDC is a winner. Here’s why Some leaders have their sights set […] More

Flavio Coelho/Getty Images Executives who want to harness AI for growth to stay ahead of the competition often build AI governance and strategies behind closed doors, only to wonder why adoption stalls and trust erodes.  To have AI run effectively in your company, leaders in each organization need to build trust first and then focus […] More

<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The Murena Tablet is available starting at $549 for the 128GB version. This de-Googled Pixel Tablet runs on /e/OS, a custom version of Android 13 that removes all default Google services, trackers, and bloatware Getting a de-Googled Murena Tablet comes at a premium with no speaker dock, for $549, while the […] More

Kerry Wan/ZDNETDay one of Apple’s WWDC conference is over, and my brain has been wrapped around one particular feature ever since. It wasn’t announced during the opening keynote, nor did it make it onto the all-encompassing graphics chart of iOS 26 features, but it’s a big one — if it works.Also: Everything you might’ve missed at WWDC 2025: iOS 26, Liquid Glass, MacOS Tahoe, moreThe feature I’m referring to is called “Adaptive Power,” a battery conservation tool that’s baked into the Power Mode settings in iOS 26. You’ll have to dig through a few columns to access it within the Settings app on the developer beta. Once you turn it on, your iPhone will automatically throttle certain background tasks to help you conserve battery whenever it detects high-performance workloads.In Apple’s words, “When your battery usage is higher than usual, iPhone can make small performance adjustments to extend your battery life, including slightly lowering the display brightness or allowing some activities to take a little longer.” Exactly how aggressive this power-saving mode is remains to be tested, but if it works only when you’re truly pushing your iPhone — like recording videos, editing photos, or gaming — then it’s a feature many users may appreciate. More

Kerry Wan/ZDNETApple’s WWDC annual developer conference signaled the first major redesign of iOS since 2013, with flashy demos of iOS 26’s Liquid Glass design and AI-driven features. Apple sometimes takes its time bringing features to its many surfaces, but when it does, it’s often a highly polished and well-considered take on a familiar theme. Let’s unpack a few ways where Apple is catching up, and how they stack up against their Android counterpart.1. Call Screening and Hold Assist More

Roku Roku just announced the launch of its 2025 lineup of Roku-made televisions<!–>, including the Roku Select, Roku Plus, and Roku Pro Series. The full 2025 lineup features upgrades to its earlier generation, including simplified cable management, easy-to-reach ports, a faster, built-in remote finder, and a more responsive user experience.  Also: Your Apple TV is […] More