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iOS 27 public beta expected to land around 14 July
Apple's developer betas are tracking ahead of last year's schedule, pointing to a mid-July public release — but UK users face a significant Siri AI gap at launch.
EU Top Court Makes Google's €4.1bn Android Fine Permanent
Europe's highest court has dismissed Google's final appeal, cementing an eight-year legal battle over anticompetitive Android practices with a €4.125 billion penalty that
Xbox layoffs begin this week as Microsoft's 'Reset' takes hold
Thousands of jobs are at risk across Microsoft's gaming division from Tuesday, with five studios facing closure or sale — including Cambridge's Ninja Theory.
Valve Steam Machine: Ex-PlayStation Boss Says It's 'Hard to Recommend'
Shuhei Yoshida, who spent 31 years at Sony, gave the new Steam Machine a candid mixed verdict after spending a few hours with the hardware on 2 July.
Samsung Unpacked London, 22 July: Z Fold 8 Wide, Galaxy Glasses and more
Samsung is set to unveil at least five devices in London — including two book-style foldables launched simultaneously for the first time and the commercial debut of its A
PlayStation to end physical game discs for all new titles from 2028
Sony has confirmed that no new PlayStation game will ship on a physical disc from January 2028, as digital downloads now account for 85% of its full-game sales.