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GPT-6.1 Terra now available on Amazon Bedrock
OpenAI's GPT-6.1 Terra is now generally available on Amazon Bedrock, offering improved visual reasoning and faster task completion than GPT-5.6 Terra. OpenAI says it scored significantly higher on an agent evaluation benchmark.
Full story at aws.amazon.com ↗ - Artificial intelligence
Survey: Americans fear AI more than cancer in loved ones
The Chapman University Survey of American Fears found that fear of AI harming politics and the economy ranks higher than fear of a loved one getting cancer. The finding highlights how deeply AI anxiety has spread among Americans.
Full story at Futurism ↗ - Operating systems · Smartphones & apps
OnePlus 15 gets Android 17, drops OxygenOS
The OnePlus 15 is receiving its stable Android 17 update earlier than planned, with OxygenOS being replaced by ColorOS 17. The rollout has started in India ahead of the originally planned global release.
Full story at Gizchina.com ↗ - Operating systems · Smartphones & apps
iOS 27.2 launches without Health app redesign
Apple has released iOS 27.2, adding FaceTime Dual Capture and a new Apple Music logo but skipping the expected Apple Health revamp. The update unusually skips iOS 27.1, which had been used only for the iPhone Duo.
Full story at AppleInsider ↗ - Operating systems
macOS 27.2 adds visual tweaks and new Siri languages
Apple released macOS Golden Gate 27.2, a minor update mainly bringing cosmetic changes like a redesigned Apple Music look. Under the hood, it reportedly prepares the way for touch-screen Macs.
Full story at AppleInsider ↗ - Chips & hardware · Smartphones & apps
AirPods hearing aid feature now live in parts of Canada
Apple's AirPods Pro Hearing Aid feature is now available in several Canadian provinces, including Alberta and B.C. Users need to take a hearing test to activate the feature.
Full story at MobileSyrup ↗ - IT law & regulation
Google updates guidance on user-generated spam tools
Google revised its help document on preventing user-generated spam to specifically mention tools enabling shared pages, content, and web apps. The update targets platforms that let users publish such content.
Full story at seroundtable.com ↗ - Smartphones & apps · Operating systems
iOS 27.2 brings Dual Capture to Group FaceTime
Apple's iOS 27.2 update allows the Dual Capture feature to work in Group FaceTime calls. It lets users stream front and rear camera video simultaneously on compatible iPhones.
Full story at MacRumors ↗ - Open source · Artificial intelligence
r/opensource bans all AI-related projects
The Reddit forum r/opensource has banned posts about any AI-related projects, whether built with AI or designed for it. The move sparked backlash and led to the creation of a rival forum, r/TrueOpenSource.
Full story at The Decoder ↗ - Chips & hardware · IT industry & companies
Apple teases more announcements this week
Shortly after unveiling the new iPad mini, Apple's Greg Joswiak hinted at an 'exciting week' ahead. More products, including an M6 iMac and MacBook Pro, are expected to follow.
Full story at MacRumors ↗
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