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Last updated: June 29, 2026, 5:30 PM ET

Mobile & AI Developments

Google expanded its Gemini app's image creation capabilities, integrating personalized intelligence features. This move follows a trend of AI assistants becoming more adaptable, though some users are opting to revert to the previous system; users can roll back Google Assistant on Android phones if they prefer. Meanwhile, Android 17 is preparing a new foldable gaming mode, offering a sneak peek. In related news, Tidal announced it will not pay for 100% AI-generated music, but will not ban it entirely, a policy that demonstrates a nuanced approach to AI content.

Telecom & Connectivity

BT Group and Verizon have announced plans to merge their international enterprise fixed-line operations into a new joint venture, a move expected to finalize in 2027 pending regulatory approval. T-Mobile is also streamlining its offerings, phasing out older plans REF