This week was a big one for software as we received official (and unofficial) teasers for the next iteration of Android and iOS.
We’ve also heard that the seemingly ill-fated Trump Phone might finally arrive, although we wouldn’t be surprised if it’s delayed again by the time you read this.
7. The Trump phone landed?
Last week, we highlighted reports that the Trump Phone seemed to have consolidated itself into the vaporware category – with its new terms of service suggesting a device might never ship and that pre-orders don’t guarantee you a product. This now appears to have changed as the company announced “Phones start shipping this week!!!”
Now, until the devices get into the hands of people who purchased one, you’ll forgive us for remaining skeptical – the device’s release date has been pushed back several times now, and some people with pre-orders have already been informed of shipping deadlines that were subsequently missed.
We’re writing ICYMI on Friday, so it’s very possible that by the time you read this Saturday morning, the Trump Phone situation will have changed again, but hopefully this will be the end of the Trump Phone saga. Even though we can’t shake this feeling, it might just be the end of the first act.
6. Philips made Immersion TV cheaper
Smart lighting isn’t just about added convenience; it can also be a home entertainment immersion booster with gadgets like the Philips Hue Play HDMI Sync Box 8K – but if you’re looking for something more budget-friendly, Philips just launched a non-Hue sync box.
The Philips Smart Lighting HDMI Sync Box 2.1 comes in two sizes – one for 55- to 65-inch TVs and one for 75- to 85-inch TVs – and, instead of working with the HUE system, it integrates with WiZ-branded 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 offered by TV sync technology once it begins rolling out in June.
5. Claude hacked a crypto wallet
A Bitcoin owner who thought he permanently lost access to nearly $400,000 worth of cryptocurrency claims Anthropic’s Claude AI helped recover the funds after more than a decade. The user had initially purchased 5 Bitcoins 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 trying billions of password combinations – the owner downloaded files from an old computer to Claude as a last attempt.
He was able to locate an old wallet backup file that existed before the password change. Combined with an old mnemonic phrase that the user had recently rediscovered, the recovered wallet file ultimately allowed access to Bitcoin again.
4. The Insta 360 Go 3S has gone retro
This week we saw the wackiest camera kit of 2026 so far: a retro pack of the Go 3S.
The action camera is great when you need something small – it can fit into just about any small space, much easier than its rivals – but this kit makes it look like an old Polaroid. You’ll get a viewfinder dock to help you compose shots (it doubles as a selfie mirror), but no 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 need as much internal storage as possible since there’s no card slot.
3. Ninja Slushi just got twice as nice
What’s better than a Ninja Slushi? How about two side by side so you can make two-flavored, multi-colored frozen drinks at home? This week, Ninja launched the Slushi Twist, which makes two different types of slush at the same time, then dispenses them in a cute swirly pattern. Its two freezing chambers mean it has a much larger capacity than the original Slushi, making it perfect for parties.
The Slushi Twist is on sale now in the US for $399.99, and while we don’t have any international release dates yet, I’m sure it won’t be long before it’s available worldwide. This certainly proved popular and the first batch of stock sold out within hours. Don’t worry, you can sign up on the Ninja website to be notified when more arrive.
2. iOS 27 has been teased
Siri 2.0 has been a long time coming, but Apple’s revamped voice assistant finally looks set to debut in iOS 27 – and this week we got a better idea of what it might actually look like.
According to Bloomberg’s resident Apple tipster Mark Gurman, Siri 2.0 will largely live within Dynamic Island and display transparent results cards in response to your queries. If you need to dig deeper into a query, you’ll be able to drag this results card to reveal an iMessage-style chat interface, and there will also be a dedicated Siri app, where you can access your chat 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 a seat at the AI table.
1. Android 17 was presented
Just a week before Google I/O kicked off, the Android team dedicated an entire show to debuting the new features expected to launch with Android 17, a host of Gemini integrations, and a whole new platform.
As for Android 17, it’s expected to bring a lot of things, including a new approach to reducing screen time and easing phone addiction called Pause Point. Rather than simply locking you out of an app, it might show 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 handy for content creators.
Gemini Intelligence is intended to make AI even more useful and helpful across a range of tasks, and honestly, it seems pretty close to what Apple promised with Apple Intelligence. This new suite of AI features integrated at the OS system level will also be found in upcoming Google Books. Essentially, these new laptops run a combination of Android and ChromeOS. And while that’s a ton, it’s likely we’ll hear even more about it at Google I/O.
