Apple to add Android, Windows support to iCloud Shared Albums

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With the upcoming release of iOS 27 and macOS 27 Golden Gate, Apple is adding a useful feature to its iCloud Shared Albums. It will now let Android and Windows users add photos to these albums, bringing it in line with what you can do on other photo-sharing services like Google Photos.

While Android users previously lacked access to shared albums, Windows users had limited support via the iCloud app. Enabling iCloud Photos on Windows unlocks the option to view shared albums you've joined. On Android, your best bet is using a shared web link, which lets you view the album contents in any browser.

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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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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.  

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