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Business Standard
11-06-2025
- Business Standard
Apple iOS 26 drops easter egg for AirPods Pro 3 launch: What to expect
Apple may be quietly preparing to introduce the next generation of its premium wireless earbuds. The first developer beta of iOS 26, unveiled at Apple Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC 2025), includes a reference to an unreleased product labelled 'AirPods Pro 3,' strongly indicating that a new model is on the horizon. The finding, reported by MacRumors, appears within a headphone-related system framework, suggesting behind-the-scenes groundwork is already underway. This is not the first time Apple has hinted at a forthcoming refresh. Last month, the company quietly updated a product string in its software from 'AirPods Pro 2nd generation' to 'AirPods Pro 2 or later,' even though no later version existed at the time, as reported by MacRumors. The latest beta listing reinforces expectations that a third-generation model may be unveiled later this year. While Apple has not revealed any specifications, previous reports suggest that the new AirPods Pro could feature a sleeker design, an updated charging case, a faster audio chip, and possibly new health-focused sensors such as heart rate and temperature tracking. With these breadcrumbs now surfacing in public builds of iOS, a Fall 2025 launch for AirPods Pro 3 seems increasingly likely. Apple AirPods Pro 3: What to expect Apple is reportedly exploring new health-tracking features for its next-generation AirPods Pro, building on recent developments seen in the Beats Powerbeats Pro 2. The Beats earbuds, launched earlier this year, feature heart-rate monitoring via optical sensors—technology typically found in smartwatches. Now, Apple is believed to be testing an acoustic-based approach for heart-rate sensing, which could use in-ear microphones already present in AirPods for non-invasive, sensor-free tracking. This shift aligns with a newly published Apple research paper developed in collaboration with the University of North Carolina. The paper outlines early experiments using an in-house AI model to estimate heart rate from audio data. While commercial implementation hasn't been confirmed, reports suggest that Apple may integrate health-focused features, alongside potential upgrades like integrated cameras and AI-driven contextual assistance, into the upcoming AirPods Pro 3—expected to arrive later this year. iOS 26: What is new iOS 26 introduces a visual overhaul with its new 'Liquid Glass' design, featuring translucent layers, fluid animations, and redesigned app icons and widgets. The Home and Lock Screens now support deeper personalisation, while apps like Safari, Camera, and Photos benefit from cleaner, more content-focused interfaces. The update also overhauls core apps such as Phone and Messages, streamlining navigation and introducing features like Call Screening, unified call logs, sender screening, group chat indicators, polls, and Apple Cash integration. Under the Apple Intelligence banner, iOS 26 expands AI-driven features with tools like live audio translation, smarter content recognition, custom emoji and image generation, and ChatGPT-assisted summaries. A new Apple Games app centralises gameplay tracking and discovery. Additional updates enhance CarPlay, Apple Music, Apple Maps, and Apple Wallet, while AirPods gain studio-quality recording and voice isolation. Accessibility additions include an expanded reader, Braille support, and updates to Live Listen and Personal Voice.
Hindustan Times
09-06-2025
- Business
- Hindustan Times
Apple WWDC: Tech giant announces new ‘Liquid Glass' software design
The Apple Worldwide Developers Conference is taking place at the tech giant's headquarters in Cupertino, California. The company took the opportunity to announce its new software design interface, "Liquid Glass". Apple's vice president of human interface design, Alan Dye, said at the event, 'Today marks an exciting and beautiful new chapter for our design, one that sets the stage for our next era of our products and how you interact with them." He announced the new "Liquid Glass" software design and said that it will feature transparent visuals that appear glossy on the surface. 'It beautifully retracts light and dynamically reacts to your movement with specular highlights,' Dye added. He said that this new design is the largest software design for the tech giant since the launch of iOS7 in 2013. This is a developing story. We will add more information.
Nikkei Asia
08-06-2025
- Automotive
- Nikkei Asia
Apple conference, Thaksin court case, Tokyo campaign starts
Welcome to Your Week in Asia. More data related to the ever-shifting trade war will be released Monday, when China publishes its trade figures for May. In the political arena, parties and candidates will begin appealing to voters in Tokyo ahead of the Japanese capital's assembly election, while a court case involving former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra will have ramifications for the Southeast Asian nation's ruling party. Get the best of our coverage of Asia and much more by following us on X, @NikkeiAsia. We are also now on Bluesky. Our handle is @ MONDAY Apple Worldwide Developers Conference Apple's annual event for app developers will double as a chance for the iPhone maker to show off software updates for devices such as the MacBook, iPad and Apple Watch. Attendees will also be keen to hear what the tech giant has in store for artificial intelligence. China trade and inflation data China's trade data for May will be under scrutiny following the trade-war truce with the U.S. in the middle of the month, with both countries rolling back sky-high tariffs on one another. On the same day, the monthly consumer price index, which has been hovering in negative territory since February, will also be announced. Earnings: VinFast TUESDAY Toyota Industries shareholder meeting Toyota Industries holds its annual shareholders meeting. It is a key supplier to Toyota Motor, which has its own shareholder gathering on Thursday. These events will be an opportunity for investors to react to the Toyota group's recent announcement of a takeover bid for Toyota Industries. THURSDAY Hong Kong auto expo Hong Kong hosts an auto and supply chain expo, organized by the mainland's China Association of Automobile Manufacturers, from Thursday through Sunday. The event aims to help at drive the global expansion of the Chinese automotive industry, which is currently gripped by a brutal price war between electric vehicle manufacturers. India inflation India will release data on inflation, which has been inching downward -- in April, it clocked 3.16%, well below the central bank's target of 4%. That trend has encouraged the central bank to cut key lending rates deemed crucial to spurring economic growth after a slowdown. FRIDAY Court rules on Thaksin hospitalization The Thai Supreme Court will hand down a ruling on whether Thaksin's six-month hospitalization after returning from self-exile, which saw him avoid spending a single day in jail, undermined the enforcement of a prison sentence. In the worst-case scenario for Thaksin, he could be jailed if the court rules against him, according to political analysts. Tokyo metropolitan assembly election campaign starts Campaigning for Tokyo's metropolitan assembly election begins ahead of the June 22 vote to fill all 127 seats across 42 districts. The race is seen as a key political bellwether before Japan's upper house election later this summer.
Time of India
03-06-2025
- Climate
- Time of India
Drone disaster? Famed U.S. Army faces backlash as equipment fails in hot weather and heavy rain
Drone operations by the U.S. Army are running into problems that aren't caused by enemy fire. The harsh tropical weather in the Pacific is what is keeping important equipment from working. While working together with the Philippines, American troops are rushing to make technology work in bad weather. Why are U.S. Army drones failing in the Pacific? According to a top officer, the US Army's drone arsenal is facing some difficulties due to the hot and humid weather in the Western Pacific, as per a report by Business Insider. The Army and its Philippine counterparts are currently training for what a war in the Indo-Pacific might entail in the Philippines as part of the Joint Pacific Multinational Readiness Center-Exportable exercise. It's all part of getting ready for future wars in the Indo-Pacific. Play Video Pause Skip Backward Skip Forward Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration 0:00 Loaded : 0% 0:00 Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 1x Playback Rate Chapters Chapters Descriptions descriptions off , selected Captions captions settings , opens captions settings dialog captions off , selected Audio Track Picture-in-Picture Fullscreen This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Opaque Semi-Transparent Text Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Caption Area Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Drop shadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Play War Thunder now for free War Thunder Play Now Undo ALSO READ: Apple Worldwide Developers Conference WWDC 2025: Date, time, keynote address and how to watch event live Army Maj. Gen. Marcus Evans, the commander of the 25th Infantry Division based in Hawaii, claimed that the heat and regional weather patterns are the main problems with drone operations in this region, BI reported. Live Events In the Philippines, extreme heat (up to 90 degrees Fahrenheit) affects drone performance, specifically battery life, limiting the range and duration of drone flights. Battery technology is similarly affected by cold climates, such as Alaska's Arctic tundra. Certain UAVs' ability to take off and land vertically can occasionally be impacted by wind and rain. Southeast Asia is experiencing the monsoon season, which means there is constant humidity and a lot of rain. They've observed a decrease in their flying endurance and distance, stated Evans. According to him, his soldiers must become "accustomed to the endurance levels of the unmanned aerial systems" in this area "so that they can integrate those into tactical plans." What solutions are troops testing in real time? US soldiers have been working on immediate solutions, such as swarming drones, flying more drones, or locating new drone launch sites. While launching multiple drones or swarming them reduces the reliance on a single drone for mission execution, different regions may experience varying weather and temperatures. For these capabilities, this type of adaptive work is taking place throughout the division, not just in a single brigade or formation. The 25th Infantry Brigade was only utilizing small drones, which have a range of roughly three to five kilometers depending on the situation, during a training in Hawaii last fall. What role does the Army's 'Transformation in Contact' program play? The learn-in-the-moment strategy aligns with the Army's Transformation in Contact program, which expedites soldiers' integration, testing, and improvement of new weapons before incorporating the input into operational planning. 3D printing for first-person view drones is one more recent addition to the ongoing training. Drone warfare and other technologies can be learned from the conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine. In particular, Philippine soldiers can learn a lot about fighting in the Pacific. FAQs What is causing the US Army's drone issues in the Pacific? Extreme heat, humidity, and monsoon rains are reducing drone range and efficiency. How are soldiers dealing with these technical failures? They are flying multiple drones, adjusting launch zones, and even 3D printing parts to ensure mission readiness.
