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iOS 15 brings focus, privacy, and more
Coming this fall
WWDC 21 showcased plenty of the stuff coming to iOS 15. We already went in detail about what’s new on FaceTime. But here’s quick rundown of every other improvement on the smartphone OS.
Find Focus
Focus helps users filter notifications to reduce distractions, using a custom Focus or a suggested Focus like Work or Sleep. It uses on-device intelligence to suggest which people and apps are allowed to notify them.
Focus suggestions are based on users’ context, like during their work hours or while they’re winding down for bed, and when Focus is set on one Apple device, it automatically applies to their other Apple devices.
When a user’s Focus is blocking incoming notifications, their status is automatically displayed to others in Messages, reflecting that a user is not currently reachable.
New Notifications
Notifications have a new look with larger icons for apps to make them easier to identify. There’s also a new notification summary. It collects non-time-critical notifications for delivery at a more opportune time to reduce distractions.
This also uses on-device intelligence to determine the most relevant notifications based on a user’s interactions with apps. Urgent messages will be delivered immediately, so important communications will not end up in the summary.
It’s also easy to temporarily mute any app or messaging thread for the next hour or for the day.
Finding Focus will be a priority on iOS15. By reducing distraction from others using new Notifications tools . Or setting up boundaries with Focus so you can concentrate on what you want to focus on – like only work notifications when you’re at work. #WWDC21 pic.twitter.com/ExEbvmCipx
— Michael Josh (@michaeljosh) June 7, 2021
Google Lens-like image to text capture
Named Live Text, the feature will recognize text in a photo and allow users to take action. You can take quick snap of some notes, phone numbers, and practically anything with a text on it, then Live Text will bring up actions relevant to what you captured.
Phone numbers will bring up an option to call, text will bring the option to copy the text, and Visual Look-Up will bring up information about what your camera is pointing at.
Better Spotlight
Used in conjunction with Live Text, Spotlight can now search photos by location, people, scenes, or objects. It now also offers web image search and all-new rich results for actors, musicians, TV shows, and movies.
Speaking of photos, the Photos app now has a new-look and vastly improved Memories feature. You can now pick which song will play for a particular memory collection from your Apple Music library.
Messages app also comes with many new ways to share. #WWDC21 pic.twitter.com/AjJWGG6n56
— Michael Josh (@michaeljosh) June 7, 2021
Better Apple Maps
Details for cities for neighborhoods, commercial districts, elevation, and buildings have been enhanced. These include new road colors and labels, custom-designed landmarks, and a new night-time mode with a moonlit glow.
When navigating using iPhone or CarPlay, Maps features a three-dimensional city-driving experience with new road details that help users better see and understand important details like turn lanes, medians, bike lanes, and pedestrian crosswalks.
Transit riders can find nearby stations more easily and pin favorite lines. Maps automatically follows along with a selected transit route, notifying users when it’s nearly time to disembark, and riders can even keep track on Apple Watch.
Apple Maps improvements both look pretty and more functional. With night mode. More road details in driving mode. And 3D navigation to point commuters in the right direction when coming out of the subway. #WWDC21 pic.twitter.com/oGBzbpWHvC
— Michael Josh (@michaeljosh) June 7, 2021
New Privacy features
Siri requests is now processed entirely on iPhone by default with on-device speech recognition.
Mail Privacy Protection stops senders from learning whether an email has been opened, and hides IP addresses so senders can’t learn a user’s location or use it to build a profile on them.
App Privacy Report offers an overview of how apps use the access that has been granted to location, photos, camera, microphone, and contacts in the last seven days, and which other domains are contacted.
Car keys, home keys, office keys, and hotel keys are coming to the Wallet App on iOS 15. And in participating states, your Driver’s License or State ID with TSA working to be the first to recognize it. #WWDC21 pic.twitter.com/hlNaOYVJrh
— Michael Josh (@michaeljosh) June 7, 2021
More Notes App functions
Notes adds user-created tags that make it easy to quickly categorize notes in line with relevant content. Mentions allow members of shared notes to notify one another of important updates. Additionally, an all-new Activity view shows the recent history of a shared note.
iOS 15 is coming this fall to the following devices:
iPhone 12, iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 12 Pro, iPhone 12 Pro Max, iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, iPhone 11 Pro Max, iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, iPhone XR, iPhone X, iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus, iPhone 6s, iPhone 6S Plus, iPhone SE (1st Gen), iPhone SE (2nd Gen), iPod Touch (7th Gen).
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Samsung will reportedly delay Galaxy S26 launch to late February
The delay might be because of Galaxy AI.
January is always a month to remember because of Samsung. The smartphone brand usually launches the year’s Galaxy lineup. For example, the current Galaxy S25 series launched on January 22 this year. However, next year might be a different story. According to a new report, Samsung will hold its first Galaxy Unpacked event in late February.
Based on a report from the Korean outlet Money Today, Samsung is letting the Galaxy 26 series marinate a tiny bit more because of Galaxy AI. The brand is even hosting the event in San Francisco, the supposed center for AI technology.
The report also states that Samsung is evaluating its current lineup. This year, the brand launched the Galaxy S25 Edge. However, the new model’s sales have been reportedly lackluster, potentially prompting a return to the old model next year. The Galaxy S26 series might have the more traditional three-piece lineup consisting of the basic, the plus, and the ultra models.
Now, ahead of the new lineup’s launch, a lot of rumors are already going around about the Galaxy S26’s chipset. The brand is supposedly going all-in once again on Exynos. The upcoming Exynos 2600 can go up against Apple’s A19 Pro, if the reports are to be believed.
SEE ALSO: Samsung might bring a stronger Exynos to the Galaxy S26 series
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From OS to AI OS: HONOR announces MagicOS 10
World’s 1st AI agent operating system with self-evolving capabilities
HONOR has officially announced MagicOS 10 at its inaugural Global Developer Conference in Shenzhen, China.
MagicOS 10 is the world’s first AI agent operating system with self-evolving capabilities, signaling the industry’s shift from the OS era to the AI OS era.
In addition, HONOR also unveiled its 1×3×N ecosystem strategy alongside an upgraded HONOR AI Connect platform.
The framework opens HONOR’s AI stack to partners worldwide (the “1”), supports them with three enablement tracks — ecosystem, channel, and technology & brand (the “3”) — and scales across multiple industry clusters (the “N”).
These industries include education and office, smart home, audio and wearables, and even toys and pets.
From OS to AI OS
MagicOS 10 makes a multi‑dimensional leap from a conventional OS to a true AI OS. It pivots from basic device‑cloud coordination to an agent‑centric model, unlocking greater intelligence.
At the core of MagicOS 10 is a new and improved YOYO, now equipped with agentic capabilities to see, remember and execute, powered by HONOR’s proprietary MagicLM 3.0.
With one tap, users can ask YOYO to handle everyday tasks and creative workflows, such as AI‑powered color grading with Magic Color, complex command‑based image editing, and actions like food ordering, shopping, and ride‑hailing.
As multi‑device usage grows, MagicOS 10 is the first OS in the industry to fully break down platform boundaries. It enables seamless transfer of images, videos, and documents across HONOR, iOS, Android and Windows devices.
Moreover, OS also debuts the new Zero‑Gravity Transparency Design. This brings system‑wide transparent visual effects, from lock screen to desktop to in‑app views, with no increase in power consumption.
Additionally, the enhanced AI Deepfake Detection intelligently identifies fake voices, deepfake filters, and scam scripts to safeguard users.
HONOR AI Connect and 1×3×N Ecosystem Strategy
Launched in 2022, the HONOR Connect platform has already linked more than 30 million devices. At the conference, HONOR bared that t its upgrading tot he HONOR AI Connect platform, marking another leap.
HONOR AI Connect is built to lower partner onboarding barriers and reduce development costs. Developers can tap mature multimodal interaction capabilities (voice, vision, and more) without rebuilding complex base platforms, and access cross‑scenario AI collaborative services.
By systematically opening intelligent connectivity capabilities, the platform enables intelligence sharing, entry sharing, and ecosystem sharing.
HONOR has already partnered with more than 200 ecosystem partners and introduced a program that offers free IoT connectivity to deliver best‑in‑class value.
Through initiatives such as the HONOR Alpha Flagship Store and broader store access programs, HONOR provides more substantial resources and growth support to partners.
Looking ahead, HONOR remains committed to open collaboration. As part of its broad, long-term plan, the devices manufacturer is inviting global partners to co‑build the AI device ecosystem so intelligent technology benefits everyone.
Enterprise
AgiBot robots can now learn skills on the factory floor
Robotics company deploys real-world reinforcement learning system
Robotics company AgiBot has successfully deployed its Real-World Reinforcement Learning (RW-RL) system on a pilot production line with Longcheer Technology.
The company specializes in embodied intelligence, and the project marks the first application of RW-RL in real industrial robotics.
It connects advanced AI innovation with large-scale production, signaling a new phase in the evolution of intelligent automation for precision manufacturing.
Precision manufacturing lines have long relied on rigid automation systems that demand complex fixture design, extensive tuning, and costly reconfiguration.
Where AgiBot’s RW-RL system comes in is addressing such pain points. It enables robots to learn and adapt directly on the factory floor.
Within just minutes, robots can acquire new skills, achieve stable deployment, and maintain long-term performance without degradation.
The system also autonomously compensates for common variations, such as part position and tolerance shifts
Meanwhile, during line changes or model transitions, only minimal adjustments and standardized deployment steps are required. This dramatically improves flexibility while cutting time and cost.
Moreover, AgiBot’s system allows for flexible reconfiguration. Task or product changes can be accommodated through fast retraining; such solution exhibits generality across workplace layouts and production lines.
This milestone signifies a deep integration between perception-decision intelligence and motion control. And it represents a critical step forward unifying algorithmic intelligence and physical execution.
Unlike many laboratory demonstrations, AgiBot’s system also achieved validation under near-production conditions. It has completed a full loop from cutting-edge research to industrial-grade verification.
Moving forward, AgiBot and Longcheer plan to extend real-world reinforcement learning to a broader range of scenarios. These include consumer electronics and automotive components, with focus on developing modular and rapidly deployable robot solutions.
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