US-Iran war CJP protest in Delhi US-Saudi nuclear deal Commonwealth Games 2026 Wildfires in Europe

Apple WWDC 2017: iMac Pro, Siri Speaker, iOS 11 a new App Store and a lot more besides

A UI upgrade for iOS 11, new MacBooks, new iPads, and a new Siri speaker, find out which of these rumours are true in our live coverage of Apple's WWDC 2017.

Tech2 News Staff|Jun 05, 2017, 21:02:07 IST

Apple's annual developer conference is one of the most anticipated annual events in technology. There are a number of new announcements expected.The strongest rumours claim the launch of a Siri Speaker, Apple's answer to the Amazon Echo and Google Home. The device is expected to work especially well with the Apple ecosystem, and devices that use Apple HomeKit. There is also rampant speculation of a number of new devices in the MacBook lineup, including new MacBook pros and MacBook Air. A bunch of new iPads are also expected to be unveiled at the event.There is also buzz about a UI facelift for iOS 11 as Apple wants to celebrate the tenth anniversary of the release of the original iPhone. Find out which of these rumours are true, and which are false, in the liveblog below.

Why AI notetakers are raising serious privacy and security concerns

AI notetakers promise effortless meeting summaries, but experts warn they could expose confidential conversations, corporate secrets and personal voiceprints. As businesses increasingly adopt AI-powered meeting assistants, questions over data storage, privacy, consent and legal risks are becoming impossible to ignore

5 min read

China's low-cost AI models are changing the global AI race. Here's why Silicon Valley is worried

As Chinese firms continue to improve performance while keeping prices low, the AI race is no longer just about building the smartest model—it is increasingly becoming a battle over who can deliver the best value

2 min read

China's Kimi K3 challenges US AI leaders with frontier-level performance at lower cost

Chinese artificial intelligence startup Moonshot AI has unveiled its latest open-weight AI model, Kimi K3, with early results suggesting it could compete with some of the world's most advanced AI systems developed by leading US companies

2 min read

How did Instagram run ads promoting child abuse in India?

India has issued a notice to Meta after an investigation alleged that Instagram displayed paid advertisements promoting child sexual abuse material. MeitY ordered Meta to remove such Instagram ads and explain within seven days how they were approved

8 min read

Why has India halted WhatsApp’s username feature before launch?

India has halted WhatsApp’s planned username feature, citing concerns about cybercrime, impersonation, and law enforcement challenges. As Meta races to address security concerns, here’s why MeitY has paused the rollout, what the feature does, and how it could influence privacy and online safety in India

3 min read

Up Next