Apple iOS 26 public beta arrives
Apple released iOS 26 in public beta. Here’s everything you can expect, from the Liquid Glass design to features powered by Apple Intelligence.
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Open source X rival Mastodon begins raising funds with new in-app donation feature
Mastodon is experimenting with a new way to raise money: in-app donation banners.
Threads adds improved content performance metrics for creators
The Meta-owned platform says the updates are focused on helping creators build audiences.
iOS 26 beta 4 arrives, with Liquid Glass tweaks and AI news summaries
Apple launches iOS 26 beta 4 for developers with updates to Liquid Glass and AI notification summaries. A public beta is expected later this week.
Chrome for iOS makes it easier to switch between work and personal Google accounts
When users sign in or switch to their work Google account in Chrome, browsing related to their organization will be kept separate from their other browsing on the device.
DuckDuckGo now lets you hide AI-generated images in search results
DuckDuckGo’s new search feature comes as the internet is being flooded with AI-generated slop.
Substack raises $100M from Chernin Group, Andreessen Horowitz, Skims CEO, and more
The New York Times reports that the funding brings Substack’s valuation to $1.1 billion, almost 70% higher than its 2021 valuation of $650 million.
Meta appoints generative AI VP to run Threads
Meta appointed Connor Hayes, Meta’s VP of product for generative AI, to become the head of Threads.
Twitch starts testing vertical video streams
Twitch’s tests are not widespread at this point, as AppSensa’s research only found a handful of references in the app’s code that mentioned the tests would focus on just “a few streamers” for the time being.
TikTok lures songwriters with new promotional features
TikTok is adding a new label to its app, allowing songwriters to highlight their profiles