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1. Smartphones & apps · Operating systems · Artificial intelligence

   Google's November Pixel Drop adds many features

   The update rolls out from November 10 to supported Pixel phones, tablets and smartwatches. It includes an AI math solver in Calculator and a widget builder, and Pixel 10 owners get many Gemini Intelligence features from the Pixel 11 series.

   Full story at Android Authority ↗
2. Smartphones & apps · Artificial intelligence

   Gemini Intelligence lands on Pixel 10

   The November Pixel Drop brings Gemini Intelligence features to the Pixel 10 series and Pixel Watch. This gives existing device owners new AI-powered capabilities.

   Full story at PhoneArena ↗
3. Artificial intelligence · Smartphones & apps

   Gemini lets users edit saved memory data

   Google is rolling out a Memory summary feature for Gemini showing what personal details it has stored. Users can add, edit or delete entries, though it's mainly available to US English-language users so far.

   Full story at Android Central ↗
4. Smartphones & apps · Software & updates

   Apple TV adds sign language for select films

   Apple TV will offer ASL and BSL sign language interpretation starting November 13 for films including 'Being Heumann' and 'F1'. The feature can be enabled in app settings and identified via a sign language icon.

   Full story at AppleInsider ↗
5. Smartphones & apps

   Waze and Garmin partner to warn drivers about cyclists

   Waze and Garmin have teamed up to give drivers real-time alerts about nearby cyclists using Garmin LiveTrack icons. The partnership aims to improve road safety for cyclists and drivers alike.

   Full story at blog.google ↗
6. Smartphones & apps · Software & updates

   Apple Arcade adds Football Manager and new titles

   Apple Arcade is adding Football Manager 27 Touch along with four new games starting December 3. The holiday lineup expands options for different types of players.

   Full story at apple.com ↗
7. Software & updates · Smartphones & apps

   Yahoo updates Search and launches Scout app

   Yahoo introduced Pivot Search for Yahoo Search and took the Yahoo Scout app out of beta. Scout has processed over 3 billion answers since launching earlier this year.

   Full story at seroundtable.com ↗
8. Artificial intelligence · Smartphones & apps · IT law & regulation

   Meta rolls out AI age checks on Instagram worldwide

   Meta is expanding AI age estimation to Instagram users worldwide. Suspected teens aged 13 to 17 are moved into Teen Accounts automatically, even if their profiles list adult ages.

   Full story at Analytics Insight ↗
9. Networking · Smartphones & apps

   Google Fi launches a combined super network

   Google Fi Wireless is launching a new network that combines two 5G networks with millions of Wi-Fi networks in one phone plan. It matters to people who want mobile and Wi-Fi coverage in one offer.

   Full story at blog.google ↗
10. Software & updates · Smartphones & apps

    Apple TV adds sign language interpretation

    Apple announced a new accessibility feature in the Apple TV app. It offers sign language interpretation for supported titles.

    Full story at apple.com ↗

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