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Upcoming iOS 13 will have Dark Mode, new Reminders app, and more

Apple’s new mobile OS is coming very soon

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Apple‘s Worldwide Developers Conference or WWDC for 2019 is just a couple of weeks ahead, but that won’t stop leaksters from giving out early information about the upcoming announcements. The Cupertino company is expected to unveil iOS 13, their latest mobile operating system, and we got some info that’ll make fans excited.

According to the screenshots obtained by 9to5Mac, a reliable source about everything Apple, iOS 13 will have a Dark Mode, a revamped Reminders app, and a slightly refreshed screenshot UI.

Dark Mode has been a big thing for operating systems this year and, thankfully, Apple is implementing it in iOS 13. The company’s desktop operating system, macOS, already has a system-wide Dark Mode so it’s a no-brainer to bring it to mobile.

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From the looks of it, iOS’ Dark Mode is noticeable in the home screen’s Dock by adopting a dark background. The Music app will also have a darker theme using a true black background, which will be great for OLED screens. Battery life might improve on OLED-touting iPhones thanks to these changes.

The editing tools for screenshots gets a few UI changes, as well. Instead of a gray background with tiny markup tools, it’ll show a frosted glass effect with life-like annotation tools at the bottom. The interface change is different on the iPad though, with a rounded tray that can be dragged around the screen.

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The Reminders app will be redesigned in iOS 13. On bigger screens like on the iPad, it’ll have a large sidebar with boxes for different categories like Today, Scheduled, Flagged, and All. Another major redesign in the Reminders app is the use of the SF UI Rounded font introduced to iOS with Wallet in iOS 12.2.

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Finally, Find My Friends and Find My iPhone apps are getting unified to a single app called Find My. The new app will show a big map filling the entire screen with a small window for the list of friends and family. There will be another tab for the user’s own devices and it’ll support Dark Mode too.

More changes are anticipated in iOS 13 which will be formally introduced by Apple on June 3 during the keynote of this year’s developers conference.

SEE ALSO: iPhones in lavender and mint might be coming!

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UGREEN launches FineTrack Series with Apple Find My support

Track valuables with ease

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UGREEN is expanding its smart travel lineup with the launch of the new FineTrack Series, a collection of compact trackers designed to help users keep tabs on everyday essentials.

Leading the announcement are the FineTrack 2 and FineTrack Mini 2, both of which support Apple’s Find My network for easy location tracking through compatible Apple devices. The trackers are built for travelers and commuters who want an extra layer of security for items such as keys, bags, wallets, and passports.

The FineTrack 2 comes in a soccer-inspired design created to celebrate the upcoming 2026 World Cup, while the FineTrack Mini 2 adopts a slimmer tag-style form factor that fits more easily inside wallets and passport holders. Both devices feature glow-in-the-dark accents for improved visibility in low-light conditions.

UGREEN says the trackers offer global tracking capabilities through Apple’s Find My ecosystem, along with smart left-behind alerts that notify users before they accidentally leave important belongings behind. When an item is nearby, users can trigger an alarm reaching up to 110dB to help locate it faster.

The company also highlights long-term reliability, with battery life rated for up to seven years. The FineTrack 2 additionally carries an IP68 rating for dust and water resistance.

UGREEN has also announced Southeast Asia pricing for the new FineTrack Series.

Price and availability

In Singapore, the FineTrack 2 is priced at SGD 29.99, while the FineTrack Mini 2 costs SGD 25.99. Malaysian pricing comes in at RM 69 and RM 59, respectively.

For the Philippines, the FineTrack 2 retails for PHP 850, while the FineTrack Mini 2 is priced at PHP 799. In Vietnam, the trackers cost VND 369,000 and VND 339,000, respectively. Thailand pricing starts at THB 590 for both models.

Alongside the FineTrack Series, UGREEN also introduced its new Air Editions lineup. This includes the Nexode Air 65W Charger, Nexode Air 45W Charger Slim, and the MagFlow Air Magnetic Power Bank 10000mAh 15W, all designed around portability with compact and lightweight builds. The company has separately announced Southeast Asia pricing for these accessories.

The FineTrack Series is now rolling out across select Southeast Asian markets.

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Apple might focus on AI for WWDC 2026

There will be integrations with Google.

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Throughout the entire AI “era,” Apple kept its nose clean by not shoving Apple Intelligence to its users during every event. After the significant time of keeping clean, the brand might finally sink more chips into the AI space next month.

As history tells, the annual WWDC event is a time for the brand to showcase its developments for software. You won’t see a lot of iPhones, but you will see a lot of iOS. And with that, AI is par for the course.

According to The Information, the upcoming WWDC 2026 will showcase a lot of on-device AI. Interestingly, the report does not specifically name Apple Intelligence as the spotlight. Rather, Apple might focus on integrating its chips with AI and its partnership with Google’s Gemini.

Rather than a continuous push towards creating their own AI, the company might do more to integrate existing technologies to keep pace with the industry. Despite being announced almost two years ago, Apple Intelligence has not delivered much of what its contemporaries are providing for its users.

Ironically, the brand has carved a nice niche for itself in the space precisely by staying away from heavy doses of AI. Both Microsoft and Google, on the other hand, have crafted infamy by shoving unnecessary AI-based features towards their users, regardless of whether they want them or not. Hopefully, Apple keeps its reputation after WWDC 2026.

SEE ALSO: Google mocks Apple Intelligence in Pixel 10 ad

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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 has been officially announced

And it’s coming out on the Switch 2.

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Compared to the crazier news we’ve gotten so far, a new Call of Duty doesn’t seem like it should make a ripple, but it does. Activision has officially announced Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4, and it’s coming out on the Nintendo Switch 2.

This year’s mainline entry has a couple of firsts for the ubiquitous franchise. For one, Modern Warfare 4 will not launch on the PlayStation 4 and the Xbox One. It’s the first time that the series is dropping the last generation of consoles. Secondly, it’s launching for the Switch 2, marking the first time that the franchise is coming out on a Nintendo system since 2013. Finally, it won’t launch as a day-one release on the Game Pass.

Besides the reshuffling of launch outlets, Modern Warfare 4 will offer much of the same from the franchise: bombastic campaigns with global stakes and a thriving palette of multiplayer modes.

This time around, players will start the campaign as Private Park, a South Korean soldier thrust into a war as North Korea suddenly invades its southern neighbor. Players will also face assignments in Mumbai and New York. Captain Price is, of course, coming back but as an outlaw in pursuit of a powerful weapon.

For multiplayer, Activision promises more improvements yet again for movement and gunplay. Modern Warfare 4 will also introduce new modes such as Kill Block, which features maps that change after every round. DMZ is coming back, of course.

Activision promises more updates coming throughout the year. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 will launch for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Switch 2 on October 23, 2026.

SEE ALSO: Call of Duty drops the PlayStation 4 starting with its next game

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