iOS 27 and iPadOS 27 will offer separate controls for alarm and ringtone volumes

Rajesh Pandey | Cult of Mac

A quality-of-life update coming with iOS 27 and iPadOS 27 will make sure you don't miss your alarms or have your ringtones set exceptionally loud. As spotted in the iOS 27 and iPadOS 27 beta, Apple introduced a Match Ringtone Volume toggle in Settings. You can see it in the Sounds setting in the Alarms and Timers category as well as the Alerts and System Sounds category.

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Apple's new Siri AI debuts with a dedicated app

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At WWDC 2026, Apple finally unveiled its artificial intelligence-powered implementation of Siri, the aptly named Siri AI. Built on top of Google Gemini models, Siri AI also gets a dedicated app in iOS 27, where you can start conversations with the AI assistant.

Siri AI is intended to work across Apple devices and promises you similar functionality to what you get with Gemini. It can look up directions, answer questions about what's on your screen, find specific photos in your camera roll, summarize documents and create event plans, among others.

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How Canadians are using AI to navigate World Cup soccer ticket/transit chaos

With the FIFA World Cup 2026™ kicking off this week in Canada, fans across the country are buzzing! Here in Toronto we're counting down the days! The city has made several announcements on road closures on game days as well as attractions announcing where to go to take in all the fun. 

Google’s latest Search data from Canada reveals that while fans are excited to watch local heroes like Alphonso Davies and icons like Messi and Ronaldo, their Searches are also dominated by logistics. 

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Meet the matching Xbox Wireless Controller X25 Special Edition

Microsoft

Alongside the launch of the new console, Xbox introduced a matching controller. The new Xbox Wireless Controller X25 Special Edition features the same translucent "OG Green" and the Xbox 25 logo. It also gets the green glowing logo button and the original ABXY colours.

"...every detail calls back to the beginning, including the bumpers [honouring] the original black and white buttons on the original 'Duke' controller," Microsoft said. The controller and the console will be sold in select markets in November, with the controller available for purchase separately.  

SOURCE | VIA