
This Week in Tech: Apple’s Radical OS Renaming, OnePlus Goes All-In on AI, and Samsung's Upcoming Foldables
2025-05-31
Author: Yan
Apple's Major OS Overhaul is Here!
Apple fans, brace yourselves! At this year's WWDC event, set for June 9, Apple is expected to unveil a complete revamp of its operating systems. Say goodbye to confusing version numbers! Starting this year, each OS version will now be named by the year of its release, kicking off with iOS 26 and watchOS 26, instead of iOS 19 and watchOS 12. This refresh is part of Apple’s mission to create a seamless experience across devices, with changes to icons, apps, buttons, and a sleek new design language. Can the company maintain its beloved simple interface while dazzling us with this new look? We’ll find out soon!
OnePlus Embraces AI with a Twist!
Hold onto your smartphones! OnePlus is diving deep into AI with its bold new feature on the OnePlus 13 launch. A customized button, dubbed the Plus Key, will replace the Alert Slider, letting users trigger specific apps or shortcuts with ease. The Plus Key launches an innovative feature called AI Plus Mind, enabling users to save on-screen information for future reference—perfect for capturing those concert ads or event invites without breaking a sweat! This exciting upgrade will debut on the OnePlus 13s in select markets this June, with features like AI VoiceScribe and AI Translation expected later. Say goodbye to missed opportunities!
Get Ready for Samsung's Next Folding Phones!
Exciting news is on the horizon! Samsung is set to announce its next-gen folding phones, the Galaxy Z Fold7 and Z Flip7, this summer. Confirmed in a recent blog post, the One UI 8 beta program will roll out on existing devices while introducing Android 16 features first on the new foldables. This shift marks a departure from the norm, typically reserved for Google’s Pixel devices. This summer unfold the future with Samsung!
Celebrating a Decade of Google Photos!
Happy 10th birthday, Google Photos! To commemorate this milestone, Google has launched exciting new features, including Pixel 9-exclusive tools now available to more users. The revamped editing interface brings tools front and center, while a convenient new AI Enhance button merges multiple editing capabilities into one seamless experience. And don’t forget, sharing just got easier with a new QR code feature to share albums at group events!
Ricoh Introduces the GR IV Pocket Camera!
Ricoh enthusiasts, rejoice! The GR IV pocket camera, the much-anticipated successor to the beloved GR III, is on its way this fall. With an upgraded 26-megapixel APS-C sensor and improved autofocus with face and eye detection, it’s poised to conquer any photography challenge. Although it retains its compact size, users will appreciate the enhanced low-light performance with a high ISO capability and five-axis stabilization. Just be ready for a change in storage, as it will now use microSD cards! A special edition featuring a Highlight Diffusion Filter is also set to arrive post-winter 2025.