Apple won't be able to meet demand in Q3

During his last call with investors before stepping down, Apple CEO Tim Cook laid out that the upcoming September quarter (Q3) will have huge customer demand that the supply chain won't be able to meet. Cook stressed that it isn't a case of RAM constraints or lack of parts, but that, put simply, customer demand for iPhones, iPads, and Macs is too great, and supply partners can't keep up. He said, "this isn't a partner or supplier issue. The issue is an incredibly strong demand." That means that the supply chain is capable of completing Apple orders at the usual scale, but that the...

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Google brings Nano Banana 2 to Google Earth

Google's Nano Banana 2 AI image generation model is now available in Google Earth. It can generate custom images using Google Earth’s satellite, aerial, and 3D imagery. All you need to do is zoom in to a place in Google Earth on the web, tap "create image", and describe what you want to see in it. Then, Nano Banana 2 will create it for you. Google says teachers can use this to render hyper-realistic views of historic places and events, like transforming the Pompeii ruins into a bustling Roman city (as seen in the video above). You can also create custom infographics to...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_brings_nano_banana_to_google_earth-news-73947.php

New Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold renders leak

Google is unveiling the Pixel 11 family on August 12, and today some promotional renders of the Pixel 11 Pro Fold have been leaked by the legendary Evan Blass, aka @evleaks. One of these renders confirms that the phone has an 8" inner display, while another one tells us that the marketing around the Pixel 11 family (and the Pro Fold specifically) will be centered around Gemini Intelligence. New Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold leaked marketing renders As you can see, the design of the device is very similar to that of its predecessor from last year, but the upcoming handset has the new...

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iPhone driver's licenses are coming to another state

iPhone and Apple Watch users in Oklahoma will soon be able to add their driver's licenses and IDs to the Apple Wallet app. Apple is in fact already working on supporting this feature in its backend systems, according to a new report. Oklahoma passed a House bill in March that allows Service Oklahoma to issue mobile or digital versions of stated ID cards and driver’s licenses, and this is a consequence of that bill. These digital IDs and driver’s licenses are not intended to replace the physical versions, so people in Oklahoma will still need to have the latter. The digital versions...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/iphone_drivers_licenses_are_coming_to_another_state-news-73944.php

Spotify gets a Running Mode

Spotify has now added a new Running Mode to its iOS app for Premium subscribers in the US, Canada, the UK, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, and Sweden. If you are in one of the supported countries and have an iPhone, you should be able to find the Running Mode in the Fitness Hub already. Inside the Running Mode you will find 25 curated running playlists, which you can customize by workout type, duration, beats per minute, and what type of music you're in the mood for. Once you press play, Spotify will guide your run with music tailored to your workout. The playlist "seamlessly moves...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/spotify_gets_a_running_mode-news-73943.php

Counterpoint: Global smartphone chipset shipments down 15% in first half of 2026

Smartphone shipments have been on the decline for the past few months as the ongoing memory chip shortage continues to plague OEMs. And as you can imagine, other components are getting hit too. Take smartphone chipsets, for example. According to the latest Counterpoint Research report, global smartphone chipset shipments have declined by 15% during the first half of 2026. The two biggest players – Qualcomm and MediaTek have been hit the worst, with an estimated 25% decline in SoC shipments compared to H1 2025. For Qualcomm, the flagship Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 model and the rest of...

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