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Apple has introduced 36-month carrier financing for cellular iPads purchased directly from the Apple Store. The option is available through AT&T and Verizon to existing customers who add a new line of service. Until now, the main financing option offered directly by Apple was Apple Card Monthly Installments, which divides the cost of an iPad across 12 months. The new carrier plans stretch those payments across three years and cover the standard iPad, iPad mini, iPad Air, and iPad Pro. The higher prices are easier to swallow The new option arrives only weeks after Apple raised prices across its iPad…

Your camera roll is probably packed with vacation photos, birthday videos, and random clips that never make it to Instagram or TikTok. If video editing has kept you from posting more on social media, a new app wants to take that job off your plate entirely. Reelful is an iOS app that uses AI to automatically turn your existing photos and videos into polished, ready-to-post reels for TikTok and Instagram. How does Reelful turn your clips into polished social media videos? You start by typing a prompt where you describe the story you want to tell, whether that is a…

If you have been following OnePlus’ exit rumors for a while, this news probably feels familiar. Reports about OnePlus scaling back in the US and Europe have surfaced multiple times over the past several months, only for the company to firmly deny them. Now, Bloomberg reports OnePlus will actually begin ceasing operations in the US and Europe as soon as this week, and this time it looks real. The move is part of a larger restructuring at parent company Oppo, and OnePlus plans to eventually exit the rest of the world, including India, sometime in 2027, though it will remain…

For most of its existence, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold has solved one problem while creating another. The book-style foldable has let buyers carry a tablet-sized screen in their pocket without actually carrying a tablet. But, through no fault of its own, that came at the cost of a cover screen so tall and narrow that using it one-handed felt unnatural and uncomfortable.  Further, viewing content on the inner screen came with giant black bars at the top and the bottom. Samsung is addressing that with the Galaxy Z Fold 8, which could feature an entirely new form factor. Think…

Last week, Google confirmed that its 2026 Made by Google event will take place on August 12. The Pixel 11 series is expected to lead the announcements, alongside the fifth-generation Pixel Watch. Google has now released its first video teaser ahead of the event, and it appears to reveal both the Pixel 11 Pro and the rumored Pixel Glow feature. What does the teaser reveal? The most interesting part of the teaser is a multicolored glow coming from the area beside the rear cameras. The circular light cycles through several colors, offering what may be the first official glimpse of…

In 2023, the average tech stack had 291 apps — that’s a lot of money going toward software expenses. In 2026, many enterprise tech stacks have become even more complex as organizations continue adding AI capabilities across their workflows. As vibe coding proliferates and SaaS platforms continue to grow in number, how does a leader know which applications are the right ones for their business right now? If they already have a bloated and confusing tech stack, how do they know what additions will help? And which ones will make things worse?  Chief Information Officers (CIOs) and IT leaders at small and…

Middle East Stablecoin Association Incorporates in DIFC to Support Responsible Stablecoin Adoption The Middle East Stablecoin Association (MESA), the region’s first industry body dedicated to stablecoins and a contributor to the wider digital assets ecosystem, has been incorporated as a Non-Profit Incorporated Organisation (NPIO) in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the leading global financial centre in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region. Incorporation marks a pivotal transition: from an industry-led initiative to a DIFC-registered non-profit platform focused on responsible stablecoin adoption, policy dialogue, education, research, standards development and international knowledge exchange. MESA convenes stablecoin issuers, exchanges,…

This post is brought to you in paid partnership with QuickBooks. Creating an invoice is rarely the hardest part of getting paid. For most small businesses, it takes only a few minutes to prepare an estimate, send an invoice, or request payment. The work that quietly consumes time comes afterward, when payments need to be tracked, deposits verified, invoices marked as paid, and accounting records updated. Simplifying invoicing isn’t just about creating invoices faster. It’s about reducing the manual work that happens between sending an invoice, collecting payment, and keeping financial records accurate. QuickBooks is designed around that idea, bringing…

The global construction market is projected to reach USD 16.11 trillion by 2030, with residential development remaining a major growth driver. Yet rework continues to be a significant hidden cost, accounting for up to 20% of total project expenses. High-performance homes can help address this by prioritising energy efficiency, durability, indoor comfort and sustainability. In the UAE, where cooling demand and evolving buyer expectations shape residential design, these principles are increasingly important. In this context, Ibrahim Imam, CEO and Co-founder of PlanRadar, outlines four key benefits of building high-performance homes. Designed to Reduce Energy Use One of the biggest advantages of high-performance…

The UK just proposed a midnight social media curfew for teenagers, but it comes with a built-in escape hatch. According to the BBC, the UK government plans to restrict social media access for 16- and 17-year-olds between midnight and 6 AM, preventing them from using apps like Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube. But getting around it will take nothing more than a few taps. A curfew teens can switch off The curfew is the latest step in a much longer UK campaign against teen social media use. In June, the government floated a full ban on social media access for anyone…