Instead of announcing new devices in August 2025, Apple is rolling out public betas of iOS 26, macOS 26, and related updates, saving hardware launches like the iPhone 17 for its usual September event.

Microsoft introduces Copilot Mode in Edge, an experimental AI-powered feature that lets users chat, search, and automate tasks directly in the browser for enhanced productivity.

OpenAI’s new Study Mode in ChatGPT turns the chatbot into a tutor with interactive prompts, quizzes, and Socratic guidance — aiming for deeper, more effective learning.