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Apple Reference Image Discovered in iOS 27 Beta Code
Apple is reportedly developing a new Reference Image feature in iOS 27 to verify the authenticity of iPhone photos and combat AI deepfakes.

FREELANDER 8 Enters Mass Production for Global Markets
The FREELANDER 8 has officially entered mass production in China, with Middle East road testing underway ahead of its September debut in Abu Dhabi.

Saudi Arabia Launches Digital Platform to Automate 85,000 Mosques
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Islamic Affairs has launched a digital platform to automate services across 85,000 mosques, improving administrative oversight and field monitoring.

X Opens Ranking Algorithm and Launches User Transparency Tools
X has open-sourced its core ranking engine on GitHub and introduced settings tools to help users check if their accounts have been shadowbanned.

Microsoft Merges Consumer and Commercial Copilot Apps into Unified Interface
Microsoft is combining its consumer and commercial Copilot applications into a single unified interface, removing several unsuccessful features in the process.

Google Gemini Reaches One Billion Monthly Active Users Globally
Google Gemini has officially crossed the milestone of one billion monthly active users, making it the fastest-growing product in the company’s history.

Android Quick Share Gets Tap-to-Share Update for Pixels
Google has updated Android Quick Share with a tap-to-share feature, allowing users to exchange files and contact details by physically tapping compatible devices together.

SILQ Secures $100 Million to Expand Embedded Finance Platform
SILQ has secured $100 million in financing from regional and international investors to expand its Fina embedded finance platform for SMEs.

Apple Spyware Alerts Launched to Detect Government Hacking
Apple has launched direct lock screen push notifications to warn iPhone users in 110 countries about targeted mercenary spyware attacks.

HUAWEI MatePad Air Pre-Orders Open in Saudi Arabia Starting at 3299 SAR
The HUAWEI MatePad Air is now available for pre-order in Saudi Arabia starting at 3299 SAR, featuring advanced AI tools and a 12-inch OLED display.
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OpenAI has retired its standalone Atlas browser, integrating its web-browsing and debugging features directly into Codex and ChatGPT.

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Kyndryl has launched its new Agentic Modernization services-as-software, designed to automate enterprise technology updates through Kyndryl Bridge.

Stolen Cookies: NordVPN Identifies 52.4 Billion Compromised Records
A new study by NordVPN reveals that over 52.4 billion stolen cookies were identified in a single year, marking a major shift toward session hijacking.

Globant Launches Glob.AI to Redefine Enterprise Technology Services
Globant has launched Glob.AI, a new tech services model utilizing AI Pods and outcome-based pricing to improve enterprise software development productivity.

The Space 14 Estate Launches New Warehousing Project in Dubai Investments Park 2
The Space 14 Estate has launched a new warehousing project in Dubai Investments Park 2, offering 14 flexible units scheduled for completion in September 2027.

SDAIA Launches Ibram Platform for Secure Government Digital Signatures
SDAIA has launched the Ibram platform to enable secure digital signatures and seals for over 87 Saudi government entities.

MagicOS 10 Features Launched on HONOR X7e Plus 5G
HONOR has introduced MagicOS 10 on the HONOR X7e Plus 5G, bringing practical AI tools to users in Saudi Arabia.

IBS Expands Digital Transaction Footprint Across Middle East
Infinite Business Solutions expands its digital transaction footprint across ten countries, with Saudi Arabia serving as its largest regional market.

Amazon Outlines Smart Home and Reading Checklist for Summer Travelers
Amazon has detailed a summer checklist for Saudi travelers, focusing on remote home security automation and portable digital reading options.

Group-IB Launches Threat Intelligence Solution on AWS Marketplace
Group-IB has launched its Threat Intelligence solution on AWS Marketplace, allowing security teams to simplify procurement and billing.

WPS Office Arabic Adoption Grows Among Omani University Students
WPS Office Arabic software sees rising adoption among Omani university students due to its specialized formatting and translation tools.

ServiceNow Launches Six Unified Solutions to Accelerate Autonomous Security Vision
ServiceNow has introduced six unified security solutions to accelerate its Autonomous Security vision, enabling prevention-first cyber defense at machine speed.
