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Microsoft agrees not to use student data for training school AI systems
Microsoft has reached a legally binding agreement with the American Federation of Teachers (AFT), the second-largest US teachers’ union, setting out privacy and safety protections for the use of AI in schools. Under the deal, Microsoft commits to not using student or teacher data to train its AI models, except in narrow safety and security…
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Hands-on with the foldable iPhone Duo
The Verge got hands-on time with Apple’s first foldable iPhone, the Duo, following its announcement, offering an early verdict on a device that had been rumoured since 2017. The reviewer found the build quality impressive, with a matte inner display, an IP68 water-resistance rating, an almost invisible crease, and a smooth folding mechanism, alongside a…
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Apple is raising iPhone prices by $100 on all of its old models
Apple raised the prices of all its older iPhone models still on sale by $100 each, immediately after unveiling the new iPhone Duo and iPhone 18 Pro at its “Surprise and shine” event. The increases mean anyone wanting a cheaper, previous-generation iPhone now pays significantly more than they would have just a day earlier, effectively…
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Apple iPhone Duo launch event: The 5 biggest announcements
Apple has concluded its iPhone launch event, held for the first time under CEO John Ternus rather than Tim Cook, unveiling its long-rumoured foldable handset alongside updated Pro phones, AirPods and Apple Watches. The headline device was the iPhone Duo, a passport-shaped foldable that lies flat when opened, marking Apple’s entry into a market already…
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iOS 27 brings iPad multitasking concepts to iPhone Duo
Apple has redesigned iOS 27 to take full advantage of the additional screen space on its first foldable device, the iPhone Duo, rather than simply porting the standard iPhone interface across. Rather than building an entirely new system, Apple has adapted multitasking concepts from iPadOS, which shares its foundations with iOS, stating that the Duo…
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iPhone Duo brings true multitasking to Apple’s first foldable phone
Apple’s first foldable, the iPhone Duo, brings an iPad-like multitasking interface to the iPhone for the first time, allowing owners to run multiple apps simultaneously and take advantage of the device’s extra screen space. Shown off during Apple’s “surprise and shine” event, the software has been reworked with rearranged sidebars, relocated docks and menus, and…
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The Apple Watch Ultra 4 is ready for the new Siri
Apple has confirmed the Apple Watch Ultra 4, its rugged flagship smartwatch, which looks almost identical to the Ultra 3 but is built around a new S11 chip designed to power Siri’s forthcoming AI upgrade in watchOS 27. The extra processing headroom enables a suite of on-device “Audio Intelligence” features, including Live Rewind, Sound Recognition…
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iOS 27 launches on September 14th with Siri AI
Apple has released iOS 27 on Monday 14 September, headlined by Siri AI, the long-delayed, AI-powered overhaul of its voice assistant. The update marks a significant moment for Apple, which had faced repeated setbacks getting its revamped Siri to market and is under pressure to keep pace with rivals in AI-driven assistants; the feature has…
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Liverpool v Atlético Madrid, PSG v Slovan Bratislava, Chelsea v Leeds United – live
The Guardian’s live football blog covers a packed night of European fixtures, with Liverpool hosting Atlético Madrid in the Champions League as the headline draw. Liverpool, still finding their feet under manager Arne Slot after a poor previous campaign, face an Atlético side built to frustrate opponents, including forwards Julian Álvarez and Lee Kang-in. A…