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Gemini gets new coding and writing tools, plus AI-generated “podcasts”

Google has revealed two new capabilities for its main AI product, Gemini, following the release of updated models last week. You may now develop, edit, and modify documents or code with Gemini’s new Canvas functionality. Foldable MacBook-iPad Hybrid Device Likely to Run macOS, Analyst Says Additionally, Gemini will acquire Audio Overviews, a handy feature that was once included in the company’s NotebookLM product but is becoming even more beneficial as part of Gemini. In a confusing way, Canvas is comparable to the OpenAI product of the same name. On the web and mobile apps, Canvas can be found in the Gemini prompt bar. Just upload a file and instruct Gemini on what to do with it. In the example provided by Google, the user requests a speech based on a PDF that contains class notes. Gemini then spits out a paper without warning. Within Gemini, Canvas enables you to edit the AI-generated documents. The Gemini-based editor has all of the writing tools found across the Google ecosystem, including features like suggested corrections and various tones. … Read more

Apple Prioritizing Foldable Display Efficiency to Boost Battery Life

According to a recent rumor, Apple has been working to improve the power efficiency of its first foldable display. The most recent post from “Phone Chip Expert,” a Weibo user, claims that power efficiency is the top priority for Apple’s first foldable display. The company has made a major advancement in this regard by successfully reducing the display driver integrated circuit (IC) from 28nm to 16nm. Battery life may be extended in this way. Google’s New AI Model Can Remove Watermarks From Images According to analyst Jeff Pu, Apple’s first foldable just entered the New Product Introduction (NPI) phase at Foxconn, with mass production set to begin in the second half of 2026. According to reports, Apple may introduce the device in early 2027 or late next year. The Weibo user made several accurate prior claims, such as that the iPhone 7 would be water resistant, that Apple would use Apple Silicon hardware to build servers to support Apple Intelligence, and that the standard iPhone 14 models would continue to use the A15 Bionic chip (with the more sophisticated A16 chip being reserved for the iPhone 14 Pro models). Pixel 9A leaks … Read more

Google’s New AI Model Can Remove Watermarks From Images

Social media users have discovered that Google’s new Gemini Flash 2.0 image creation tool can remove watermarks from copyrighted photographs. Only developers can use the model at this time, as it is still in its “experimental” stage. There are already a ton of apps that can fill in the blanks and remove items from pictures. Some Google Pixel users report display brightness bug with March update They are now even more powerful thanks to newer generative AI models, and photo editors from companies like Adobe have started including improved object-removal features. This is made possible for compatible devices by Apple Intelligence’s “Clean up” application for iOS and macOS. Gemini Flash 2.0’s ability to remove items is demonstrated in the post on X below. Big closed models from companies like Google and OpenAI are usually “nerfed,” which means that strong limitations are put in place to keep them out of legal hot water. For example, images of copyrighted characters will not be produced by the latter’s Dall-E image model. Chromecast … Read more

Pixel 9A leaks in review videos before it’s even announced

Videos showcasing the Pixel 9A’s updated appearance and functionality are part of the ongoing series of leaks. Over the past several months, we have seen a lot of leaked Pixel 9A models and pictures, but now we have full-length videos of what appears to be Google’s unannounced phone. Six thoughts on Apple’s new M3 iPad Air As previously observed by Android Police, YouTubers Sahil Karoul and The Mobile Central reviewed the Pixel 9A, showcasing its improved performance and design. Similar to earlier rumors, the Pixel 9A appears to forgo a noticeable camera bump in favor of a flat back. The videos also feature the low-cost phone with an updated 5,100mAh battery and a prominent bezel around the slightly larger 6.3-inch screen. The alleged 48-megapixel primary camera, 13-megapixel ultrawide sensor, and 13-megapixel selfie camera on the phone are all included in both films, and they appear to be quite sharp. New M4 MacBook Air Gets $50 … Read more

Foldable MacBook-iPad Hybrid Device Likely to Run macOS, Analyst Says

Apple’s first two foldable gadgets will go into commercial production in the second half of 2026, according to analyst Jeff Pu’s prediction yesterday. Apple Overpromised on AI Siri and Its Staff Is Not Happy About it He gave some further information on these gadgets today. They are anticipated to go on sale in 2026 or 2027.Pu stated in a research note with investment firm GF Securities that the two gadgets will consist of a larger folding smartphone with an 18.8-inch display and a foldable iPhone with a 7.8-inch inner display. He called the larger foldable a hybrid between a MacBook and an iPad, and he thinks it will probably run macOS instead of iPadOS. Apple to replace the … Read more