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1. Artificial intelligence · Smartphones & apps · Software & updates

   Gemini arrives on Apple CarPlay

   Google has rolled out Gemini to Apple CarPlay. With Gemini Live, drivers can hold back-and-forth conversations, for example to catch up on unread emails or ask when their next appointment starts.

   Full story at AppleInsider ↗
2. Smartphones & apps · Software & updates

   Pixel Watch gets its own November feature drop

   Google's November Pixel Feature Drop also brings new features to Pixel Watch models. Step-by-step workouts with rep and weight tracking are now available on Pixel Watch 3 and newer.

   Full story at Droid Life ↗
3. Software & updates · IT industry & companies

   Apple shuts down its support forums

   Apple is shutting down Apple Support Communities, so asking questions and connecting with other users is no longer possible. The forums remain online for now as a searchable archive.

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

   Google Photos will edit the original image directly

   Features like Magic Eraser, Unblur and Ultra HDR used to save the edit as a duplicate. Going forward, Google applies the changes directly to the original image.

   Full story at Android Police ↗
5. Operating systems · Chips & hardware · Software & updates

   Microsoft releases Auto SR for ROG Xbox Ally handhelds

   Microsoft has launched Automatic Super Resolution for Asus ROG Xbox Ally X and X20, removing preview restrictions. Support also extends to select AMD Ryzen-powered Copilot+ PCs.

   Full story at Analytics Insight ↗
6. Software & updates

   Google Labs introduces Tabletop for group planning

   Tabletop is a new Google Labs experiment for group collaboration. It lets teams build interactive itineraries, polls and brackets, and there is a waitlist.

   Full story at blog.google ↗
7. Artificial intelligence · Software & updates

   Bing gives users a switch for AI answers

   Bing offers both AI-powered and traditional search. A browser extension lets people turn off AI features.

   Full story at bing.com ↗

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