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    Software

    Software encompasses the digital tools, applications and systems that power modern life, from the artificial intelligence models reshaping how we work and create to the open-source projects offering alternatives to established platforms. This section covers developments across the full software landscape, including advances in machine learning, developer tools and infrastructure, cybersecurity concerns, and the underlying technologies that connect our digital world.

    The software industry is experiencing rapid evolution driven by artificial intelligence. Major technology companies are integrating new capabilities into widely-used applications, from interactive diagrams in chatbots to local file access in AI assistants. Simultaneously, developers continue building open-source alternatives to commercial software, whilst internet infrastructure providers work to expand the ecosystem of domain names and digital resources available online.

    Software developments matter to readers because they directly shape how we interact with technology daily, influence the tools available to businesses and creators, and raise important questions about security, privacy and competition in the digital economy. Whether through new features in familiar applications, emerging cybersecurity risks, or funding trends affecting startup innovation, software news determines how technology evolves and who benefits from it.

    • iPhone 18 Pro gains adjustable aperture camera and photo verification feature

      Apple has given hands-on details of its new iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max, confirming a similar design to last year’s models but with notable camera upgrades, including a variable-aperture lens on the main camera. The phones, unveiled at Apple Park, retain the aluminium body and screen sizes of the iPhone 17 Pro…

    • Verge staffers react to the iPhone Duo: What we love and don’t love

      Apple has unveiled its first foldable phone, the iPhone Duo, prompting The Verge’s staff to share their first impressions. The device features a 5.4-inch outer screen and a 7.6-inch inner screen, dual rear cameras, Touch ID, an IP68 water-resistance rating, and software tweaks designed to adapt iOS to the folding form factor. Preorders open on…

    • Apple Doesn’t Want You to Worry About the New Apple Watch’s Listening Features

      Apple has detailed how its new Apple Watch models process the audio captured for four opt-in “audio intelligence” features, aiming to reassure users that an always-listening wearable will not compromise their privacy. The tools—sound and music recognition, a conversation recap function called Siri Recap, and a “Live Rewind” feature that transcribes the previous 15 seconds…

    • 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…

    • 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…

    • Apple announces the AirPods 5

      Apple has announced the AirPods 5, an update to the AirPods 4 line launched in 2024, headlined by what Apple describes as “best-in-class open-ear active noise cancellation.” A redesigned acoustic architecture and upgraded adaptive ANC deliver 50% better noise reduction than the previous generation, alongside improved sound quality. The announcement came during John Ternus’s first…

    • Napoli v Arsenal: Champions League – live

      Arsenal travel to Napoli for their opening Champions League league-phase fixture, arriving in confident form after finally winning the Premier League title and starting this season strongly. Despite last season’s Champions League campaign ending in disappointment, Arsenal can point to an unbeaten league-phase record, the competition’s best defence, and a competitive run against eventual finalists…

    • Researcher releases Microsoft Defender bypass days after patch

      Security researcher Nightmare Eclipse, also known as MSNightmare, has released another proof-of-concept exploit targeting Microsoft Defender, this time for a flaw dubbed ShieldCrash that bypasses a patch issued only last week. The exploit reportedly allows attackers to read files with SYSTEM-level privileges even on Windows machines that have installed September’s Patch Tuesday updates, continuing the…

    • Nintendo Direct Bolsters Switch 2 Library With Metroid Ravenous, Persona Games, and Mario Kart Update

      Nintendo’s September Direct broadcast leaned heavily on ports and remasters of previously released third-party games rather than fresh first-party surprises, prompting commentators to describe the 45-minute showcase as feeling more like a “Partner Direct” than a traditional Nintendo-led event. The stream opened with Monster Hunter Wilds rather than an exclusive reveal, and continued with titles…

    • Apple reveals first foldable iPhone at new CEO’s debut keynote

      Apple has unveiled the iPhone Duo, its first foldable handset, at a keynote that also marked John Ternus’s debut as chief executive following Tim Cook’s departure on 1 September. The launch sees Apple enter a foldable smartphone market pioneered by Samsung’s Galaxy Fold in 2019 and since joined by Honor, Google, Motorola and Oppo. Alongside…