Apple announced in July 2026 a new software development kit called MapKit for Automotive, which allows automakers to embed Apple Maps navigation and mapping directly into vehicle infotainment…
On July 23, 2026, the EU hit Alphabet with a €890M ($1B) DMA fine for self-preferencing in Search (€460M) and Play Store payment restrictions (€430M). Google gets 60 days to comply or face periodic penalties, including fair third‑party treatment.
In 2026, Google added “selfie video” account recovery for locked-out users who can’t access their phone, computer, or two-factor authentication apps. Users record a face video matched to an encrypted cloud reference (setup like Face ID, no infrared), then sign in with a live video to resist photos/deepfakes; the reference can be deleted anytime.
Meta dodged a bellwether trial scheduled for late July 2026 in Los Angeles after Florida teen R.K.C. dropped his claims against Meta without payment. The suit also targeted TikTok, YouTube, and Snap over allegedly addictive features like infinite scroll and persistent notifications.
Yope’s July 2026 $12.3M seed round supports a private, ad-free network built without algorithmic feeds, ads, or public content. CEO Bahram Ismailau says 100,000+ (AI-assisted) interviews found ~30% already use “photo dump” private accounts; Northzone led the round, bringing total funding to $20M, with AI mini-games expected in about a month.
Google says Android 17 (July 22, 2026) will include a built-in, wireless iPhone-to-Android migration tool that transfers data without downloading an app. Support includes photos, videos, contacts, messages, calendars, plus Google Account credentials, passwords, Wi‑Fi, and eSIM; rolling out to select Pixels and Galaxy Z Flip8/Z Fold8.
WhatsApp announced a set of new features in July 2026, expanding its Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration, enabling direct iPad account registration, and adding music sharing and in-app PDF…
Jack Dorsey announced a new workplace chat application called Buzz on July 21, 2026, positioning it as a direct competitor to Slack and GitHub. Built by Dorsey’s company Block — which also operates…
Substack launched in July 2026 an AI detection feature powered by Pangram for web and iOS (Android “soon”). For content over 100 words, readers use “Scan for AI text” in the three-dot menu; creators also get “How I make this,” and Pangram only flags AI use.
Meta announced in July 2026 that it is rolling out parental supervision tools for Threads, giving parents and guardians new controls over how teens use the platform.
Through Family Center — Meta’s…
Instagram’s new “Replace Audio” tool (July 21, 2026) lets you swap music on published feed posts and carousels without deleting them, keeping existing likes, comments, shares, and reach. Use the two-line menu on the post: Edit > replace audio.
A security flaw in an aftermarket car alarm installed in more than 2 million vehicles across the United States allows hackers to remotely unlock cars, track them, disable their ignitions, and leave…
