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Say Hello to iOS 26
Plus: Latest Updates on Meta & Google
Welcome back, AI Admirers!
Breaking News: Apple’s operating systems will now be named by year, meaning the update after the current iOS 18 will be iOS 26 rather than, say, iOS 19.
Get ready to dive into the latest happenings in AI.
Today’s menu:
Say Goodbye to iOS 19—Apple’s Big Rebrand!
Meta’s Assistant Reaches 1B Users!
Google’s AI Can Now Analyze Your Videos!
Perplexity’s AI Can Now Build Spreadsheets!
Build a computer vision app with Azure!
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Today’s Poll and Results!
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Latest Happenings
Apple is making a major change to how it names its operating systems. Instead of version numbers, future updates will be named by year—starting with iOS 26. This shift aims to simplify branding and create consistency across Apple’s ecosystem.
What You Need to Know:
Apple will rename its operating systems based on the upcoming year.
iOS 18’s successor will be iOS 26, skipping iOS 19 entirely.
Other Apple OS updates will follow suit: iPadOS 26, macOS 26, watchOS 26, tvOS 26, and visionOS 26.
The change will be officially announced at WWDC on June 9.
Apple is also introducing new user interfaces alongside the rebrand.
The move mirrors naming strategies used by Samsung and Microsoft in the past.
Why This Matters:
This shift simplifies Apple’s branding, making it easier for users to identify the latest software updates. It also aligns Apple’s ecosystem, ensuring a more cohesive experience across devices. Plus, the upcoming UI redesign could bring a fresh look to iPhones, iPads, Macs, and more.
Meta AI has officially surpassed 1 billion monthly active users, doubling its user base in just eight months. CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced the milestone at Meta’s annual shareholder meeting, emphasizing plans to enhance personalization, voice interactions, and entertainment features.
What You Need to Know:
Meta AI now has 1 billion monthly active users, doubling from 500 million in September 2024.
The AI assistant is integrated across Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, Messenger, Ray-Ban Meta glasses, and Quest headsets.
Meta launched a standalone Meta AI app in April 2025, further expanding its reach.
Future plans include paid recommendations and a subscription service, potentially competing with OpenAI’s ChatGPT.
The focus for 2025 is deepening user experience, with improvements in personalization, voice conversations, and entertainment.
Why This Matters:
Meta AI’s rapid growth signals a major shift in AI adoption, with billions of users engaging with AI-powered assistants daily. The introduction of paid features could reshape the AI market, challenging existing players like OpenAI. As AI becomes more embedded in everyday apps, businesses and users alike will need to adapt to this evolving landscape.
Google’s Gemini AI can now watch and summarize videos stored in Google Drive, helping users quickly extract key insights without sitting through long recordings. This feature is designed to streamline productivity, especially for work meetings and training sessions.
What You Need to Know:
Gemini can analyze videos in Google Drive and provide summaries.
Users can ask Gemini for key takeaways, action items, or specific details.
The feature is available only on the web version of Google Drive for now.
To use it, open a video in Drive and click the "Ask Gemini" button.
Currently, it’s limited to Google Workspace business and enterprise users.
Google plans to expand access in the coming months.
Why This Matters:
This update makes it easier to extract important information from long videos, saving users time and effort. Whether it’s a recorded meeting, a training session, or a lecture, Gemini can summarize key points instantly, making video content more accessible and actionable.
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Daily Poll & Results
Today’s Poll:
Do you like Apple’s new year-based OS naming system? |
Vote today, see the results tomorrow!
Yesterday’s Poll:
Will Apple’s new gaming app make iPhones the go-to gaming device?
A) Yes – Apple is changing mobile gaming! – 15%
B) No – Consoles and PCs still rule – 85%
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