The Powerbeats Pro 2 are getting heart rate monitoring updates with iOS 26
The Powerbeats Pro 2 are getting heart rate monitoring updates with iOS 26 The Powerbeats Pro 2 are getting many of the heart monitoring features announced for the AirPods Pro 3. Apple will release iOS 26 on September 15th and along with new iPhone features like the company’s new Liquid Glass design language and live […]
Our hottest takes on AI’s wild summer
Our hottest takes on AI's wild summer There’s a lot happening in the world of artificial intelligence. There is always a lot happening in the world of artificial intelligence. The money is enormous; the stakes are high; the products are, well, all over the place. Sit on your couch and read about it all long […]
It’s time for Meta to add a display to its smart glasses
It's time for Meta to add a display to its smart glasses I don’t look like Vegeta in these, but while Meta nailed the execution, it now has to move things forward. | Photo: Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge This is Optimizer, a weekly newsletter sent every Friday from Verge senior reviewer Victoria Song […]
Ultraloq adds Android tap-to-unlock to its Apple Home Key smart lock
Ultraloq adds Android tap-to-unlock to its Apple Home Key smart lock The Bolt NFC, a keypad smart lock that works with Apple Home Key, now supports Android phones for tap-to-unlock. The Ultraloq Bolt NFC smart lock is receiving a free upgrade that enables near-field communication (NFC) tap-to-unlock with compatible Android phones. The model currently supports […]
Mastodon is bringing quote posts to the fediverse
Mastodon is bringing quote posts to the fediverse Mastodon is officially rolling out quote posts. Starting next week, you’ll see an option to quote another user by selecting the repost — or “boost” — button, allowing you to add your thoughts to someone else’s post. The decentralized platform initially planned not to launch quote posts […]
iPhone Air launch delayed in China over eSIM issues
iPhone Air launch delayed in China over eSIM issues The iPhone Air is too slim for a SIM. Apple has postponed preorders of the iPhone Air in mainland China, which were due to open today, with regulatory issues around eSIM almost certainly to blame. The Chinese store page for the super-slim iPhone says that “release […]
Apple’s 2025 iPhone lineup is now available to preorder
Apple's 2025 iPhone lineup is now available to preorder The iPhone Air starts at $999. | Image: The Verge Apple’s complete 2025 lineup, including the iPhone 17, the 17 Pro, the 17 Pro Max, and the thin iPhone Air, are available to preorder. They’ll be available next Friday, September 19th, and ordering now is how […]
Sony’s new Xperia phone jumps on the camera bar bandwagon
Sony's new Xperia phone jumps on the camera bar bandwagon The Xperia 10 VII’s camera bar looks Pixel-perfect. Sony has announced the Xperia 10 VII, a midrange Android phone that’s launching in the UK, Europe, and Asia, though not the US. It’s more notable than most Sony phones because it marks the first major change […]
Prongs rock
Prongs rock Here’s a hot take: gaming handhelds are better with prongs. How do I know? I hold a lot of handhelds (and gamepads) here at The Verge, but Microsoft and Asus’s upcoming Xbox Ally X might take the cake for the most comfortable to hold. And that handheld has basically the exact same design […]
Microsoft avoids EU fine after Slack complained about Teams bundling
Microsoft avoids EU fine after Slack complained about Teams bundling Microsoft has avoided a fine from the European Commission after it was charged with EU antitrust violations for bundling its Teams app with Office 365 and Microsoft 365 subscriptions. The European Commission says it has accepted commitments from Microsoft to address competition concerns related to Microsoft […]