Apple, mixed reality, AI and iOS development: tech news unpacked by an iOS and visionOS developer.
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On September 30, Google unveiled Gemini 4 Argon, billed as its most powerful model ever. But neither the public, developers nor businesses can touch it: only a few hundred vetted cybersecurity organisations get access, with no date for everyone else. Here is what it can do, why Google is keeping it locked up, and what it means for how frontier AI gets released.
Apple unveiled its first foldable iPhone on September 9, the iPhone Duo, at $1,999. A rundown of the official news, the leaks and the early analysis: what the device is like, what it gains and loses against an iPhone 18 Pro, what Apple says about the crease, the slimmer autumn line-up, and the market forecasts.
The biggest GTA 6 leak since 2022: two gameplay clips and the full Leonida map surfaced on August 18 before Rockstar rushed to take them down. Behind the leak, a mysterious 'CYBERLEEK' posing as an anti-publisher vigilante… while promoting their own memecoin. We sort out what's credible, what's dubious, and the infamous '2023 gameplay' rumor that rests on a misread piece of metadata.
Bloomberg just revealed OpenAI's first device: a screenless smart speaker the size of a hockey puck, packed with cameras and moving parts "designed to give it personality." Behind this 2027 gadget priced above $300 stand Jony Ive, hundreds of former Apple engineers… and the lawsuit already pitting the two companies against each other.
Apple is suing OpenAI for trade secret theft: more than 400 employees poached, prototype designs allegedly taken, and Sam Altman's hardware chief accused by name. OpenAI just fired back, calling the lawsuit 'baseless' and pointing at Apple's AI failures. Behind the courtroom drama lies the real fight: the race to build the defining gadget of the AI era.
At Galaxy Unpacked on July 22, 2026, Samsung introduced its first Android XR smart glasses: Snapdragon AR1 Gen 1, Gemini as the primary interface, a built-in camera, frames designed with Gentle Monster and Warby Parker… and no display at all. Here's what was announced, what the press reports and what it means for developers.
At WWDC26, Apple turned its recommendations into requirements: the UIScene life cycle is mandatory with the iOS 27 SDK, the UIRequiresFullScreen shelter is ending on iPad, and iPhone-only apps are now resizable on iPad and through iPhone Mirroring. A look at what is official, what comes from foldable iPhone reporting, and why iPhone-only teams should start designing iPad-worthy interfaces today.
Since early April 2026, multiple sources have pointed to a ‘passport’ book-style foldable iPhone with a roughly 7.8-inch inner display, a roughly 5.5-inch outer display, a 4:3 aspect ratio, a premium hinge, and a $2,000+ price. Here’s what seems plausible vs. what’s still speculation, and what to watch next.
Genie 3 is a DeepMind model that generates coherent, interactive 3D environments from a prompt in real time. It looks especially promising for simulation and agent training, but it’s still research-first.
Apple introduces Creator Studio, a single subscription bundling Final Cut Pro, Logic Pro, Pixelmator Pro and more. A clear move against Adobe, designed for Mac and iPad creators.
Within the last 72 hours, newly surfaced Apple code referenced unreleased devices, including a next-gen Vision Pro with an M5 chip. Here’s what’s new versus my earlier coverage: what’s supported by the code, what’s still rumor (strap/design), and the late-2025/early-2026 launch window cited by the press.
OpenAI has officially launched GPT‑5, a unified model that automatically routes between fast and deep‑reasoning modes, significantly reduces hallucinations, and delivers strong gains across coding, math, writing and health. Available in ChatGPT and via API in standard, mini, and nano variants.
At WWDC 2025, Apple introduced iOS 26's Liquid Glass—an elegant, visionOS inspired translucent material that dynamically adapts to content across controls, icons, and widgets and Xcode 26's new AI features, including built-in ChatGPT support, Coding Tools for inline code generation and fixes, and the ability to plug in custom API keys or local models.
At WWDC 2025, Apple revealed that visionOS 26 will support PlayStation VR2 Sense controllers on the Vision Pro, enabling precise 6-DoF motion tracking, haptic feedback, and finger-touch detection for immersive gaming, marking a strategic shift from purely professional use toward high-end entertainment on the spatial computing platform.
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Google I/O 2025 unveiled AI Mode in Search, bringing Deep Search and real-time camera interactions (Search Live) to your queries—transforming how you find and explore information.
According to anonymous sources cited by Chinese site IT Home, Apple has begun producing the Vision Pro 2. A launch is expected by late 2025, with the M5 chip possibly on board.
Fluidstack and Eclairion are building Europe’s largest AI supercomputer for Mistral AI in France. Located in Bruyères-le-Châtel, it will exceed 18,000 GPUs and run on decarbonized energy, reinforcing France’s AI sovereignty. The project is part of Fluidstack’s €10 billion investment plan for a 1-gigawatt AI cluster.
Tech reviewer Marques Brownlee (MKBHD) shares his hands-on experience with Samsung's Android XR headset. Designed to rival Apple's Vision Pro, it features high-resolution displays, a sleek design, and a custom Android OS.
Recent reports from Bloomberg's Mark Gurman suggest that Apple is working on smart glasses and AirPods equipped with cameras, set to potentially release in 2027. These devices would bring augmented reality capabilities into more everyday products, expanding on the technology seen in Apple's Vision Pro headset. The glasses are expected to include cameras, microphones, and speakers, similar to Meta's Ray-Ban Stories, allowing users to capture media, make calls, and interact with digital experiences layered over the real world. Meanwhile, the idea of camera-equipped AirPods has sparked curiosity, although details remain scarce.
Unreal Engine 5.4 introduces experimental support for Apple Vision Pro, focusing on Full Immersion mode. While the integration is still in development, this step marks a significant advancement for developers aiming to create immersive experiences on the Vision Pro. Despite some challenges, Epic Games plans to improve support in future updates, making Unreal Engine a viable option alongside other engines like Unity.
Moustoifa Moumini, a developer with a strong background in Apple environments, recently introduced NFTVisionAR, an innovative app for the Apple Vision Pro headset. This app is designed to bring NFTs into the physical space, allowing users to visualize digital art in new ways. Moumini, who has a passion for extended reality (XR), faced technical challenges during development, including adapting to Apple's standards and working without access to the headset. Despite these hurdles, he is optimistic about the future of NFTs and Web 3.0, viewing them as evolving technologies that will eventually mature. Moumini plans to further develop NFTVisionAR by adding 3D elements and music, and he is considering establishing a company to explore the Vision Pro app market.
In addition to the existing library of more than one million compatible apps on the App Store. The Apple Vision Pro introduces an innovative spatial computing platform, enabling groundbreaking user experiences across entertainment, productivity, and gaming with its intuitive three-dimensional user interface. Users can now enjoy sports and entertainment content on an ultra-high-resolution screen, collaborate and multitask on an infinite canvas, dive into immersive games, explore new locations, and learn interactively. Music creation, meditation, and shopping apps also leverage Vision Pro's unique capabilities to offer immersive and interactive experiences.
Apple's groundbreaking spatial computing system, Apple Vision Pro, will be open for pre-orders on January 19 and available in stores from February 2. Featuring visionOS and immersive experiences, it redefines digital interaction.
Apple's Vision Pro, the long-awaited marvel in spatial computing, is set for release, narrowing down to late January or early February. Priced at $3,499, this groundbreaking device is expected to chart new territory in VR. Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo predicts an ambitious rollout, with Apple shipping the first batch soon, aiming for annual sales of half a million units — a bold step for Tim Cook and a testament to Apple's innovative spirit.
