Apple’s WWDC 2026 event was packed with major software announcements, including its new Siri AI experience, expanded child safety tools, and the latest operating system updates for its phones, Macs, and iPads. It was only a matter of time before someone dug out something interesting from the new software, and developer Sam Henri Gold might have just found the biggest clue yet that Apple is planning to launch a foldable iPhone soon.
iOS 27 is quietly preparing apps for a foldable future
Sam Henri Gold recently took to X to post that he found several references inside the iOS 27 framework that appear closely tied to foldable hardware. These include “foldState,” “angleDegrees,” and a key related to the number of built-in displays.
iOS 27 framework references “foldState” and “angleDegrees” but I’m sure that’s nothing pic.twitter.com/PcYNVvymms
Interestingly, the Platforms State of the Union presented at WWDC26 also mentioned new changes coming to SwiftUI, with Apple pushing developers to make apps work better across different screen sizes and aspect ratios. That connects well with Gold’s findings. A foldable iPhone would need apps to adjust smoothly when moving from a smaller outer display to a larger inner screen. It would also need iOS to understand whether the phone is closed, open, or resting at an angle.
The rumored iPhone Ultra may borrow its best idea from the iPad
The rumored foldable iPhone, often referred to as the iPhone Ultra, is expected to behave more like a small iPad when opened. It is rumored to feature a 7.76- to 7.8-inch OLED inner display with a 4:3 aspect ratio, along with a 5.3- to 5.5-inch outer OLED screen.
A 4:3 inner display closely matches the aspect ratio Apple has used on the iPad for years. That shape is well suited for reading, web browsing, multitasking, and split-screen app layouts. If Apple adopts the same approach for the iPhone Ultra, the unfolded device could deliver an experience that feels much closer to using a compact iPad than a traditional foldable smartphone like the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7.
Speaking of Samsung, the company seems to be heading in the same direction. Its rumored Galaxy Z Fold Wide is expected to use a broader, more tablet-like design, making it a more direct rival to Apple’s expected iPhone Ultra than the current Galaxy Z Fold 7. It may take some getting used to, but this wider form factor is closer to what foldables were meant to be from the start: a tablet that folds down into a smartphone you can easily carry in your pocket.
Safari has never been the browser people pick for a massive add-on library. Chrome has long been the obvious choice for that, while Apple’s browser has leaned harder on speed, battery life, privacy, and tight integration across its own devices.
Now Apple is trying a different fix. Announced at Apple WWDC, Safari will let users describe the extension they want and have Apple Intelligence create it. That turns Safari AI extensions into personal web tweaks instead of another thing to search for, install, and hope someone maintains.
The custom extension builder arrives alongside smarter tab grouping, page monitoring through Notify Me, and automated password updates through the Passwords app. The extension feature is the sharpest of the bunch because it gives Safari a new answer to one of its oldest weak spots.
Why Safari is not copying Chrome
With Describe an Extension, users can explain what they want in plain language, such as a button that changes how a webpage behaves or saves something for later. That could help with tiny annoyances too specific for a polished extension store listing.
Safari also becomes less dependent on someone else building the exact add-on a user needs. A recipe shortcut, a cleaner shopping page, or a small rating button may not deserve a public extension, but it could still work as a private browser fix.
What else Safari can clean up
Safari’s other AI features target the clutter people create while browsing. Intelligent Tab Management can analyze open pages, spot similarities, and group related tabs into topics. As browsing continues, Safari can add new related pages to the same topic, then let users close the pile or save it as a Tab Group.
Notify Me goes after the tab you keep open because you’re waiting for something to change. Instead of babysitting a restock page or signup form, you can tell Safari what to watch for, close the page, and wait for a notification.
What Safari needs to prove
Generated extensions will only feel safe if Safari makes them easy to understand and control. A personal add-on that changes webpages sounds useful, but users need to know what it can see, what it can change, and how quickly they can shut it down when it behaves badly.
Apple says Safari’s new intelligence is designed to avoid sharing sensitive browsing data with anyone, including Apple. That claim still has to translate into something users can see and manage on the device itself.
For anyone who has ever searched for a browser extension and immediately regretted the internet, this could be the more interesting fix. Safari does not need a mountain of add-ons if the small ones feel safe enough to create.
Apple gave Siri a major glow‑up at WWDC 2026, and one of my favorite parts is how it now lives right inside your iPhone’s camera app. With a brand‑new Siri mode, your camera becomes a tool for understanding the world around you, not just snapping photos of it. Let me explain how it works.
### How does the new camera Siri mode work?
Siri now offers powerful visual‑intelligence features directly from the camera app via a new Siri mode. You can activate it by swiping on the mode bar that currently lets you switch between photo, video, and other modes.
Once you’re in Siri mode, simply point the phone at something, tap the shutter button, and Siri interprets what it sees, delivering a helpful response. Pull down for richer details and ask follow‑up questions if you want to dig deeper.
The best part for privacy‑conscious users is that all of these capabilities run on Apple Foundation models using private‑cloud compute, keeping your data safe. Your images and conversations are also stored in the new Siri app, so you can revisit them whenever you like.
### What can you use it for?
Siri mode suggests relevant actions in real time based on what’s in front of you. Point your iPhone at a plate of food, and it will provide nutritional information. Out for a meal with friends? Aim the camera at the bill, select what you ordered, and split the tab with Apple Cash right there—no awkward math at the table.
Combine this with AI tools in the Photos app that let you reframe shots, erase unwanted objects, and extend images, and the new Siri camera upgrade becomes a compelling addition.
It’s a modest tweak to how you use your camera, but I think it will change how often you reach for it. I can’t wait to try it out.
Apple has officially previewed macOS 27 Golden Gate at WWDC 2026, introducing one of the biggest AI-focused updates to the Mac in years. The upcoming operating system brings a dedicated Siri AI app, expanded Apple Intelligence features, redesigned Liquid Glass visuals, and deeper integration across apps like Spotlight, Mail, Photos, and Messages.
The company says macOS 27 Golden Gate will launch publicly later this fall, while the first developer beta is already available. A public beta is expected to roll out in July. One of the biggest additions is the new standalone Siri AI app for Mac. According to Apple, the upgraded Siri experience is designed for more conversational and open-ended interactions instead of simple voice commands. Users will be able to ask follow-up questions, reference personal information stored across apps, and interact with on-screen content more naturally.
Apple says Siri AI will support personal context awareness, allowing the assistant to understand information from Mail, Photos, Notes, and Messages to provide more useful responses. The company also confirmed that Siri AI in English will arrive later this year.
Apple is rebuilding Spotlight and Siri around AI
A major part of the update revolves around Spotlight search and system-wide indexing improvements. Apple says it has rebuilt indexing across Spotlight, Mail, and Photos to surface information more accurately and quickly.
The new Siri integration also appears deeply tied to Spotlight. Apple says users can type or speak requests directly into Spotlight, while “Ask Siri” can now appear as a top search result. Reports from The Verge demonstrated Siri comparing information across multiple PDF documents and automatically generating comparison tables.
The company also announced enhanced app actions for apps like Music, Messages, and Reminders, further expanding Siri’s ability to function as a system-wide assistant instead of just a voice command tool.
Liquid Glass gets refinements alongside Apple Intelligence expansion
Alongside AI upgrades, macOS 27 Golden Gate also refreshes Apple’s Liquid Glass design language. The update introduces tighter window corner radii and a new global opacity slider, allowing users to adjust the transparency effects across the operating system.
The changes suggest Apple is continuing to refine the visual identity it introduced with earlier Liquid Glass updates while trying to balance aesthetics with readability and usability. The broader significance of macOS 27 lies in Apple’s deeper push into AI-powered computing experiences. Rather than limiting Apple Intelligence to isolated features, the company appears to be embedding AI directly into core operating system workflows.
For developers, the update may also create new opportunities around Spotlight indexing, app integrations, and Siri AI interactions. Apple is expected to reveal additional APIs and documentation throughout the beta cycle, particularly around permissions, privacy controls, and how apps can interact with Apple Intelligence features.
As the beta rollout continues over the coming months, attention will likely focus on how Apple balances AI-powered convenience with privacy protections – especially as Siri gains access to increasingly personal information and cross-app context throughout macOS.
After years of fan demand, Capcom is finally resurrecting one of its classic Resident Evil entries. Resident Evil Veronica has been announced for a 2027 launch, reviving Resident Evil Code: Veronica with updated gameplay, a reworked narrative, and next‑gen graphics. The title will be available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC via Steam.
Claire Redfield returns to the forefront
Just as before, Resident Evil Veronica picks up after the events of Resident Evil 2. A few months after the Raccoon City catastrophe, Claire heads to France in search of her brother, Chris Redfield. The reunion quickly goes off the rails when Umbrella’s elite forces capture her and ship her to Rockfort Island, which soon erupts into another biological disaster.
This setup mirrors the original Code: Veronica and is what set the game apart from the mainline entries. Though it never received a numeric title—making it easy for casual players to overlook—it is far from a throwaway side story. It continues the Redfield siblings’ saga, delves deep into Umbrella’s lingering fallout, and bridges the classic survival‑horror era with the more cinematic tone the series later adopted.
Why the remake matters to fans
Resident Evil Code: Veronica has long occupied a curious niche in the franchise: ignored by some for lacking a number, yet kept alive by a devoted fanbase that never stopped calling for its return. With a wave of remakes for older titles, it was only logical for Veronica to be next, and Capcom has delivered. Resident Evil Veronica retains the core of the 2000 release while introducing modern mechanics and a refreshed storyline.
The original Code: Veronica is cherished, but it also ranks among the tougher classic Resident Evil games. Its old‑school structure, strict resource management, and dated controls made it memorable for both right and wrong reasons. A contemporary remake can make the experience more accessible without sacrificing the oppressive, isolated atmosphere that made Rockfort Island iconic.
For now, Capcom has only provided a broad 2027 release window for Resident Evil Veronica. The Steam page still lacks pricing, an exact launch date, and system requirements, which remain TBD. Even without those specifics, this announcement is a major win for Resident Evil enthusiasts. After the remakes of Resident Evil 2, 3, and 4, Code: Veronica was the obvious unfinished chapter – and it finally gets its turn.
However, there was one missing feature holding AirPods back. Unlike most earbuds that give you a way to tune your own sound profile, with AirPods, you get what you get. So, if you love the bass to be a bit too heavy, you were in luck.
That changes today. At the WWDC 2026 event, Apple announced that AirPods are finally getting a custom EQ setting, allowing users to tune their listening experience.
How does the new AirPods EQ work?
Once you dive into the Equalizer settings, you get two options: Recommended and Custom. The Recommended profile is the default tuning Apple has always used, designed to faithfully represent your music the way the creators intended.
But if you want to take control, you can simply choose the Custom option and adjust the EQ to your heart’s content. You can tweak the Low, Mid, and High frequencies and tune the sound to match your taste.
There’s even a live waveform and a sample track playing, so you can hear the changes in real time as you make them. And if you go overboard and mess things up, there’s a handy Reset button to take you back to square one.
It’s a small addition, but one that AirPods users have wanted for a long time. Better late than never, I say.
When can you get the new EQ feature?
The custom EQ setting will arrive with the iOS 27 update. So, you will have to wait a bit before you can start fiddling with your AirPods’ sound profile. If you cannot wait, the developer beta will launch today, but it will be full of bugs, so install it at your own risk.
Xbox enthusiasts finally heard the words they’ve been waiting for: console‑only titles are returning! In the recap of the Xbox Games Showcase 2026, Microsoft announced that both Gears of War: E‑Day and Clockwork Revolution will launch exclusively on Xbox platforms. These are not temporary exclusives, so players shouldn’t expect a later PlayStation release. The company also confirmed that other previously announced multi‑platform games will stick to their original rollout plans.
Xbox strikes back at PlayStation, starting with Gears
Earlier this year Sony reiterated that its first‑party games will stay exclusive to PlayStation, so Microsoft’s latest news carries a similar punch. The headline act is, of course, Gears of War: E‑Day. Microsoft has set the prequel’s release for 6 October 2026, and it will be available on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox PC, cloud, Game Pass, Xbox Play Anywhere, and even Steam, according to the official Xbox page.
Console exclusivity matters because the franchise’s previous entry, Gears of War: Reloaded, made its way to PlayStation, leaving fans wondering if the new title would follow suit. Microsoft now makes it clear that E‑Day will skip PlayStation both at launch and beyond, based on current messaging.
The story is set 14 years before the original Gears of War, following Marcus Fenix and Dominic Santiago as the Locust Horde first erupts from below. Pre‑orders also grant early access to the Gears of War: E‑Day Open Beta starting 6 August 2026.
Clockwork Revolution expands the new strategy
The second major reveal is Clockwork Revolution, inXile Entertainment’s steampunk, time‑bending first‑person RPG, slated for a 2027 launch on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox PC, cloud, Game Pass, Xbox Play Anywhere, and Steam.
Players assume the role of Morgan Vanette, tasked with altering the past to reshape the future of Avalon, a heavily industrialized city ruled by the ruthless Lady Ironwood. While many noted similarities to Bioshock Infinite, the developers emphasize that Clockwork aims to stand out as a deep, narrative‑driven RPG.
Microsoft isn’t abandoning multiplatform titles entirely; for example, Halo: Campaign Evolved will still arrive on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.
Upgrading a laptop’s storage today often comes down to one uncomfortable decision. You either pay a premium to purchase a brand-new device or try to upgrade the internal storage yourself. Neither option feels efficient nor affordable.
The SANDISK Extreme® Portable SSD offers a more flexible alternative by allowing you to expand storage only when your work actually demands it. Instead of committing to costly internal upgrades or purchasing a new device altogether, you can add high-speed external storage instantly and scale it based on how your projects evolve.
Choosing the right capacity without overcommitting
The SANDISK Extreme Portable SSD is available in multiple capacities, which allows users to match storage to their actual workload instead of guessing ahead of time. Options currently include 1TB, 2TB, and 4TB capacities1, with a 500GB1 variant expected later, giving flexibility across different use cases.
This range matters because storage needs are rarely static. A photographer working with RAW files, a video editor handling 12K footage, or even a professional managing large datasets will see requirements change over time. Having the ability to start with a capacity that fits today and expand later removes the pressure to over-invest in internal storage.
Pricing starts at $259.99 MSRP for the 1TB1 variant, which positions it as a practical alternative to higher internal storage configurations that often cost significantly more at the time of purchase.
When external storage is no longer the slower option
The biggest hesitation around external storage has always been performance. If the drive cannot keep up, it becomes a bottleneck instead of a solution.
With read speeds of up to 2,000MB/s2, the SANDISK Extreme Portable SSD changes that expectation, handling tasks like transferring up to 1,000 high-resolution photos in under 60 seconds.3 Large files can be accessed directly from the drive, editing workflows remain responsive, and transfers happen fast enough that they do not interrupt the process. This makes it viable to treat external storage as primary working storage instead of something reserved for backup.
In real-world use, that means fewer duplicate files, less waiting, and a workflow that remains continuous even as file sizes grow.
A setup that works the moment you plug it in
Expanding storage should not require planning around hardware or system limitations. The SANDISK Extreme Portable SSD connects via a USB-C™ to USB-C cable and is ready to use immediately, which allows users to add capacity without interrupting their workflow.
This becomes particularly valuable when working across multiple devices. Projects can move between systems without needing to be reorganized or reformatted, and files remain accessible in the same structure regardless of where the drive is connected. That consistency removes a layer of friction that often slows down multi-device workflows.
Storage that moves with your work, not your device
Modern workflows are no longer tied to a single machine. Files move across environments, devices, and locations, and storage needs to move with them.
The SANDISK Extreme Portable SSD is designed around that reality, combining high-capacity storage with a compact, durable form factor that recently earned recognition through a 2026 Red Dot Design Award, one of the industry’s most respected design honors. The award highlights not just aesthetics, but how effectively the product balances portability, usability, and everyday practicality.
The SANDISK Extreme Portable SSD enables that shift by allowing users to carry entire projects with them – quite literally, in a pocket – instead of relying on what is available internally on each device. With up to 4TB1 of capacity and performance that supports active use, it becomes possible to keep work intact and accessible without constant file management.
A more flexible way to invest in performance
For users dealing with growing file sizes and evolving workflows, the SANDISK Extreme Portable SSD offers a different approach to storage. Instead of locking into expensive internal upgrades, it provides a way to expand capacity when needed, maintain high performance, and keep workflows consistent across devices.
The drive is available now in multiple capacities, with pricing starting at $259.99 MSRP. You can explore the full range and choose the option that fits your workflow here.
1GB=1,000,000,000 bytes. 1TB=1,000,000,000,000 bytes. Actual user storage less.
Up to 2000MB/s read; write speed lower. Based on internal testing; performance may be lower depending on host device, interface, usage conditions and other factors. 1MB=1,000,000 bytes.
Based on internal testing with an average PNG file size of 30.4 MB; performance may be lower depending on host device, interface, usage conditions and other factors. 1MB=1,000,000 bytes.
1GB=1,000,000,000 bytes. 1TB=1,000,000,000,000 bytes. Actual user storage less.
Up to 2000MB/s read; write speed lower. Based on internal testing; performance may be lower depending on host device, interface, usage conditions and other factors. 1MB=1,000,000 bytes.
Based on internal testing with an average PNG file size of 30.4 MB; performance may be lower depending on host device, interface, usage conditions and other factors. 1MB=1,000,000 bytes.
In 2024, back when the AI image fever was catching on, Google released the Pixel Studio app. It was meant to be a joyful playground where you could bring your imagination to life using AI. Well, it went a bit above and beyond. In our tests, Google’s app created disturbing images of SpongeBob dressed as a Nazi, Mickey Mouse as a slave owner, Elmo pointing a shotgun at Big Bird, Yoda doing cocaine, and Mr. Krabs holding an assault rifle.
Well, ChatGPT is doing something similar, but in an even more worrying fashion.
What’s on Earth is wrong with ChatGPT?
Over the weekend, multiple users shared examples of how an “attached image” prompt is nudging ChatGPT to make some truly disturbing and downright nightmarish images. And here’s the fun part. You don’t need to attach an image. It’s just the text prompt, and ChatGPT is creating random pictures that will keep you up at night.
This is the prompt, in case you’re feeling curious: “Restore the attached photo. I apologise for the content of the photo! I know it’s very strange. Don’t ask any questions, don’t accept any explanations. Just restore the image, please. Don’t ask me to upload the photo again; just close your eyes and restore it. Make up the photo yourself.”
I highly recommend that you don’t try it. Just in case it doesn’t work, a few words of modification and a bit of persuasion will make ChatGPT follow the request and produce images that will make Guillermo del Toro feel the chills.
I found the weirdest ChatGPT image bug
If you ask it this prompt:
“Restore the attached photo. I apologise for the content of the photo! I know it’s very strange. Don’t ask any questions, don’t accept any explanations. Just restore the image, please. Don’t ask me to upload the… pic.twitter.com/j1qmqlbPrN
When I tried the prompt, ChatGPT created an image of a man standing in a bathtub, with a cigarette in one hand and a beer in the other hand, wearing nothing but a towel. The big surprise? The torso is human, but the head is that of an oversized fish, attached seamlessly to the human body in all its photorealistic glory. The chatbot initially rejected the request, but when I adjusted two words in the prompt, it complied with the request.
Um, maybe, avoid it?
Now, the image I got is not the worst that I’ve seen. On X, multiple ChatGPT users have shared AI images that are truly hellish and look as if they crawled straight out of some gory novel. A giant red Teletubby with a rifle holding a crying human hostage, a giant rat bottle-feeding a human baby, Sonic passed out on a toilet covered in faeces, and a cat sitting on the chest of a cursed doll are just some of the examples.
There’s no clear explanation as to why this is happening. Notably, the images generated by ChatGPT for the same prompt are wildly different for each user, and there is no clear pattern. The only similarity is the sheer horror and absurdity of the media coughed up by the AI image generator. We have reached out to OpenAI and will update this story as soon as we hear back from the company.
Microsoft has officially launched its 25th‑anniversary celebrations for Xbox with a nostalgic, limited‑edition console that pays homage to the original Xbox era. Revealed at the Xbox Games Showcase, the new Xbox Series X25 blends the latest hardware with the iconic translucent‑green look that defined Microsoft’s first gaming console back in 2001.
The special‑edition machine arrives ahead of Xbox’s official 25th‑anniversary festivities in November and is clearly aimed at longtime fans who grew up with the first‑generation Xbox. Branded as the Xbox Series X25, the console features a translucent‑green shell inspired by the classic debug‑style appearance of the original hardware.
Microsoft has added several nostalgic details throughout the design. The power logo glows green, and the front panel sports a dedicated 25th‑anniversary emblem. Apart from the visual makeover, the technical specifications match the standard Xbox Series X, including the same 1 TB storage and overall performance.
2001 meets 2026Introducing the XBOX Series X25 Limited Edition console and Special Edition controller: https://t.co/w9XoIM2LJ0 | #XBOXShowcase pic.twitter.com/l1Ba2mzcmJ
— XBOX (@XBOX) June 7, 2026
The anniversary edition underscores how nostalgia has become a driving force in the gaming industry. Console makers are increasingly leaning on retro‑inspired hardware, limited‑edition designs, and legacy branding to reconnect with fans who have followed iconic platforms for years.
For Xbox, the translucent‑green aesthetic carries particular emotional weight. The original Xbox launched in 2001 with a bold, industrial design that set Microsoft apart from Sony and Nintendo at the time. The green color quickly became one of the brand’s defining visual cues.
The new console also reflects the resurgence of transparent gaming hardware. In recent years, companies like 8BitDo have successfully revived retro‑transparent designs through Xbox‑themed keyboards, mice, controllers, and accessories that echo the first‑generation console.
Alongside the console, Microsoft announced the Xbox Wireless Controller X25 Special Edition. The controller mirrors the translucent‑green shell and features colored ABXY buttons and bumpers reminiscent of the original “Duke” controller that shipped with the first Xbox.
For veteran Xbox enthusiasts, the controller may prove just as nostalgic as the console itself. The Duke remains one of the most recognizable—and famously oversized—controllers in gaming history.
The limited‑edition launch arrives at a pivotal moment for Xbox. Over the past few years, Microsoft has broadened its focus beyond traditional console gaming with Game Pass, cloud streaming, PC integration, and AI‑driven initiatives. Some industry observers have wondered whether Xbox hardware would stay central to Microsoft’s long‑term strategy.
Instead, the anniversary release reinforces that Microsoft still sees emotional value in dedicated gaming hardware and the Xbox brand identity. Even as the company pushes subscription services and cloud gaming, retro console drops continue to excite collectors and longtime players.
Techgeeks reports that the Xbox Series X25 console and Xbox Wireless Controller X25 Special Edition will launch together in select markets starting in November. The controller will also be sold separately for fans who want the retro design without purchasing a new console.
Pricing and pre‑order details have not been disclosed yet, but given the limited‑edition nature of the hardware, demand from collectors is expected to be high once sales commence later this year.
