This week was a big one for software as we received official (and unofficial) teasers for the next version of Android and iOS.
We’re also hearing that the seemingly ill-fated Trump Phone might be arriving after all, though we wouldn’t be surprised if it’s delayed again by the time you read this.
7. Has Trump’s phone landed?
Last week, we highlighted reports that the Trump Phone appeared to have cemented itself into the vaporware category, with its new terms of service suggesting that a device may never ship and that pre-orders do not guarantee a product. That now appears to have changed as the company announced “Phones start shipping this week!!!”
Now, until the devices are in the hands of people who bought one, you’ll forgive us for remaining skeptical: the device’s release date has been changed several times and some people with pre-orders have been previously informed of shipping deadlines that were then not met.
We wrote ICYMI on Friday, so it’s entirely possible that by the time you read this on Saturday morning, the Trump phone situation will have changed once again, but hopefully, this is the end of the Trump phone saga. Although we can’t get rid of the feeling, this could simply be the closing of the first act.
6. Philips made television immersion cheaper
Smart lighting not only provides greater comfort; It can also be an immersive booster for home entertainment with devices like the Philips Hue Play HDMI Sync Box 8K, although if you’re looking for something cheaper, Philips has just introduced a non-Hue sync box.
Philips Smart Lighting HDMI Sync Box 2.1 comes in two sizes: one for 55 to 65-inch TVs and another for 75 to 85-inch TVs, and instead of working with the HUE system, it integrates with WiZ brand technology.
At less than half the launch cost, this quick fix could be perfect for the more budget-conscious who still want the immersion factor that TV sync technology offers once it begins rolling out in June.
5. Claude cracked a crypto wallet
A Bitcoin owner who believed he had permanently lost access to nearly $400,000 in cryptocurrency says Anthropic’s Claude AI helped recover the funds after more than a decade. The user had originally purchased 5 Bitcoin when the cryptocurrency was worth around $250 each, but then changed the wallet password while in college and forgot it. After years of failed attempts, including billions of password combinations, the owner uploaded files from an old computer to Claude as a last attempt.
You were able to locate an older wallet backup file that existed before the password change occurred. Combined with an old mnemonic phrase that the user had recently rediscovered, the recovered wallet file finally allowed access to Bitcoin again.
4. The Insta 360 Go 3S went retro
This week we saw the strangest camera kit of 2026 yet: a retro package of the Go 3S.
The action camera is ideal for when you need something small: it can fit into almost any small space, much easier than its rivals, but this kit makes it look like an old Polaroid. You’ll get a viewfinder stand to help you compose shots (it doubles as a selfie mirror), but it won’t have an LCD screen.
If you want a more modern feel and simpler composition, the camera can still be paired with a smartphone via the Insta360 app.
The Go 3S Retro Bundle costs $300 / £279 / AU$470 for the 64GB version or $320 / £299 / AU$500 for the 128GB version. The latter seems like the obvious choice: you’ll want as much internal storage as possible because there’s no card slot.
3. Ninja’s Slushi became twice as rich
What’s better than a Ninja Slushi? How about two side by side so you can make multi-colored, dual-flavored frozen drinks at home? This week, Ninja launched Slushi Twist, which produces two different types of slushies at the same time and then dispenses them in an attractive swirling pattern. Having two freezing chambers means it has a much larger capacity than the original Slushi, making it perfect for parties.
The Slushi Twist is now on sale in the US for $399.99, and while we don’t have international release dates yet, I’m sure it won’t be long before it’s available worldwide. It certainly proved popular and the first batch of stock sold out within hours. Don’t worry though, you can sign up on the Ninja website to be notified when more arrive.
2. iOS 27 was mocked
Siri 2.0 has been a (long!) long time coming, but Apple’s revamped voice assistant finally looks to debut in iOS 27, and this week we get a better idea of what it might actually look like.
According to Bloomberg’s resident Apple insider Mark Gurman, Siri 2.0 will largely live within Dynamic Island and display transparent scorecards in response to your queries. If you need to dig deeper into a query, you’ll be able to swipe the results card to open an iMessage-like chat interface, and there’ll also be a dedicated Siri app, where you can access your conversation history or upload images and documents.
Other rumored iOS 27 features include an updated AI-powered Spotlight Search tool and a redesigned Image Playground app, so it looks like Apple might finally be about to take its seat at the AI table.
1. Android 17 was shown
Just a week before Google I/O begins, the Android team dedicated an entire show to introducing new features launching with Android 17, a slew of Gemini integrations, and an entirely new platform.
In terms of Android 17, it is expected to bring a lot, including a new way to reduce screen time and alleviate phone addiction called Pause Point. Instead of simply blocking you from accessing an app, it could show you photos or suggest a breathing exercise. There’s also an easy way to film screen recordings with your own talking head in the corner, which can be very useful for content creators.
Gemini Intelligence is set to make AI even more useful and useful in a host of tasks, and honestly, it sounds pretty close to what Apple promised with Apple Intelligence. This new set of AI functionality that is integrated at the operating system level will also be found in upcoming Googlebooks. Basically, these new laptops run a combination of Android and ChromeOS. And while this is a lot, we’ll likely hear even more about it at Google I/O.
