iOS 18.5 public beta 1 now available, here’s what’s new

Apple released iOS 18.4 to all users a couple weeks ago , but didn’t have a public version of the iOS 18.5 developer beta. Now, however, a new public beta cycle has officially kicked off: iOS 18.5 public beta 1 is now available. Here’s what’s new.

iOS 18.5, at least so far, doesn’t look like an especially noteworthy update for iPhone users.

We could very well see more changes in future

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Gemini app rolling out Veo 2 video generation for Advanced users

Following and , Google is bringing video generation powered by its Veo 2 model to the Gemini app if you’re an Advanced subscriber.

Announced at the , Veo 2 touts “fluid character movement, lifelike scenes, and finer visual details across diverse subjects and styles,” as well as “cinematic realism,” thanks to an understanding of real-world physics and human motion.

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Leaker suggests iPhone 18 Fold may cost up to $2300, slightly higher than competitors

According to leaker , Apple’s first foldable iPhone will cost between $2100 and $2300, placing it slightly higher than .

According to multiple sources , Apple will be launching its first foldable iPhone next year, alongside the iPhone 18 lineup. It’ll reportedly offer a 5.5-inch outer display, as well as a larger 7.8-inch inner display with a nearly 4:3 aspect ratio. Apple also wants to address the crease issue seen on other


Notion Mail is a new AI-powered email client, complete with Mac app

Notion Mail , a brand new productivity tool from the Notion team that aims to upgrade your email with AI and provide a clean, clutter-free interface.

Gone are the days of Notion just being a notes app.

Notion Calendar launched a while back, and now Notion Mail arrives as a third productivity app.

Here’s Notion’s pitch: “ the inbox that organizes itself, drafts emails, and schedules meetings any way you’d like .”

Unsurprisingly, AI is a big part of the Notion Mail


Report: OpenAI is creating a brand new social network

OpenAI may before long become much more than the ChatGPT company, as per , the company is apparently working on creating its own social network.

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OpenAI is working on its own X-like social network, according to multiple sources familiar with the matter.

While the project is still in early stages, we’re told there’s an internal prototype focused on ChatGPT’s image generation that has a social feed. CEO Sam Altman has been privately asking outsiders for feedback about the project, our sources say. It


Deals: Black Apple Watch Ultra 2, black Milanese Loop, iPhone 16 Pro up to $175 off, M4 MacBook Air, more

Alongside the launch of , the ongoing , and this deal on , we are kicking things off with Apple Watch Ultra 2 today. Alongside some notable open-box offers with over , we also spotted a relatively rare chance to save on the with the matching Titanium Milanese Loop as well as a chance to score a deal on Apple’s on its own. From there it’s over to some of the first opportunities to save some cash on alongside the new . All of that and more awaits below in today’

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New Apple TV+ thriller reunites team from one of its best reviewed series

Apple TV+ recently started teasing its summer lineup, including new seasons on the way for some of its biggest hits. Today, Apple a brand new show coming soon—Smoke—from the creative team behind one of its best reviewed series ever.

Among the lineup of Apple TV+ series that have earned significant critical acclaim, one of the top shows has long been .

The 2022 limited series earned an on Rotten Tomatoes, plus several nominations and wins at the Golden Globes and Emmy Awards.

Now,

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Report: Apple to launch new recycling promo, offering up to $20 discount on AirPods and other accessories

, Apple is set to launch a new trade-in promotion at its stores this week. Gurman says Apple will offer a 10% discount (up to $20 off) on the purchase of new Apple accessories, including , , and more, when the buyer recycles an item that otherwise would not be eligible for trade-in credit.

He says the scheme will be officially announced tomorrow, and run for a month. It sounds like this promotion is timed to commemorate Earth Day, which is officially held


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Apple’s Beats brand just announced its first-ever USB-C cables

As rumored , Apple’s Beats brand is making a foray into another new product category: . The company has announced its “first-ever collection of reinforced charging cables in an assortment of lengths and colors.” Pricing starts at $18.99 for a single cable, and they’re available to order today.

The new Beats cables are available in USB-C to USB-C, USB-A to USB-C, and USB-C to Lightning options. Color choices include Bolt

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