https://sherazahmad.com/blog/ Daily takes on technology news — AI, software, hardware and the web — written for developers and curious readers. en-us Tue, 21 Jul 2026 08:48:00 GMT https://sherazahmad.com/blog/google-photos-ask-photos-toggle https://sherazahmad.com/blog/google-photos-ask-photos-toggle Tue, 21 Jul 2026 08:48:00 GMT Google is introducing a physical toggle in Google Photos to let users bypass Gemini-powered Ask Photos, revealing a broader trend in AI search design. SOFTWARE https://sherazahmad.com/blog/apple-genius-bar-ai-trial https://sherazahmad.com/blog/apple-genius-bar-ai-trial Mon, 20 Jul 2026 09:37:03 GMT Apple is reportedly testing a new AI-powered transcription and summarization tool called Live Notes during physical Genius Bar customer support sessions. AI https://sherazahmad.com/blog/android-ai-alternatives-eu-search-mandate https://sherazahmad.com/blog/android-ai-alternatives-eu-search-mandate Sun, 19 Jul 2026 19:36:52 GMT Regulatory pressure in Europe is forcing Google to open up Android to rival AI assistants and share search data. Here is what it means for developers. MOBILE https://sherazahmad.com/blog/noto-3d-emoji-open-source https://sherazahmad.com/blog/noto-3d-emoji-open-source Sun, 19 Jul 2026 08:35:29 GMT Google has open-sourced its Noto 3D emoji library. This release allows web developers and designers to integrate, customize, and animate high-quality 3D assets in their projects. SOFTWARE https://sherazahmad.com/blog/pixel-11-pricing-challenges-apple https://sherazahmad.com/blog/pixel-11-pricing-challenges-apple Sat, 18 Jul 2026 19:36:40 GMT Google's leaked Pixel 11 pricing and upgraded silicon strategy could disrupt the premium smartphone tier, forcing mobile developers to rethink resource allocation. MOBILE https://sherazahmad.com/blog/vertu-alphafold-workflow-automation https://sherazahmad.com/blog/vertu-alphafold-workflow-automation Sat, 18 Jul 2026 08:11:24 GMT Vertu's new $6,880 Alphafold promises autonomous executive workflows using Hermes AI, but early testing reveals a stark gap between luxury pricing and software utility. MOBILE https://sherazahmad.com/blog/siri-ai-usability-voice-ux https://sherazahmad.com/blog/siri-ai-usability-voice-ux Fri, 17 Jul 2026 19:37:15 GMT With Apple's updated voice assistant rolling out across devices, we analyze how the dramatic shift in Siri AI usability impacts mobile developer strategies. MOBILE https://sherazahmad.com/blog/eu-android-ai-regulations-developer-impact https://sherazahmad.com/blog/eu-android-ai-regulations-developer-impact Fri, 17 Jul 2026 08:30:28 GMT The European Union is forcing Google to open up Android to rival AI assistants and share search data, reshaping the mobile development ecosystem. MOBILE https://sherazahmad.com/blog/oneplus-exit-us-europe-developer-impact https://sherazahmad.com/blog/oneplus-exit-us-europe-developer-impact Thu, 16 Jul 2026 19:41:50 GMT OnePlus is pulling out of Western markets and abandoning OxygenOS. Here is what this hardware consolidation means for the Android development ecosystem. MOBILE https://sherazahmad.com/blog/applecare-price-increase-macs-ipads https://sherazahmad.com/blog/applecare-price-increase-macs-ipads Thu, 16 Jul 2026 08:36:44 GMT Apple is raising monthly subscription rates for AppleCare+ on Macs and iPads. We analyze what this price hike means for developer budgets and hardware lifecycles. HARDWARE https://sherazahmad.com/blog/pixel-11-pricing-specs-developer-impact https://sherazahmad.com/blog/pixel-11-pricing-specs-developer-impact Wed, 15 Jul 2026 19:42:14 GMT Leaks reveal Google's upcoming hardware changes, including the mysterious 'Pixel Glow' and price hikes. Here is what this hardware shift means for modern web development. MOBILE https://sherazahmad.com/blog/galaxy-z-fold-8-crease-reduction https://sherazahmad.com/blog/galaxy-z-fold-8-crease-reduction Wed, 15 Jul 2026 08:38:15 GMT Samsung's upcoming Flex Titanium screen tech aims to solve the persistent crease issue on the Fold 8. Here is how this hardware shift impacts mobile design and app development. HARDWARE https://sherazahmad.com/blog/ios-27-public-beta-developer-guide https://sherazahmad.com/blog/ios-27-public-beta-developer-guide Tue, 14 Jul 2026 19:49:06 GMT Apple has launched the first iOS 27 public beta. We break down the core system changes, the new Siri AI waitlist, and what this release means for developers. SOFTWARE https://sherazahmad.com/blog/macos-27-features-developer-implications https://sherazahmad.com/blog/macos-27-features-developer-implications Tue, 14 Jul 2026 08:30:07 GMT Apple's latest operating system betas introduce deep system-level shifts. Here is what the new desktop and mobile releases mean for your development workflow. SOFTWARE https://sherazahmad.com/blog/pixel-11-launch-updates-developer-impact https://sherazahmad.com/blog/pixel-11-launch-updates-developer-impact Mon, 13 Jul 2026 20:14:22 GMT With the Pixel 11 launch on the horizon, Google is shifting its hardware philosophy. We analyze what the Tensor G6 and new device specs mean for modern mobile web development. MOBILE https://sherazahmad.com/blog/windows-11-copilot-performance-ram https://sherazahmad.com/blog/windows-11-copilot-performance-ram Mon, 13 Jul 2026 09:49:52 GMT Microsoft's new diagnostic tool inside Copilot promises to find out what is slowing down your PC, but early testing reveals it demands a heavy resource tax of its own. SOFTWARE https://sherazahmad.com/blog/ray-ban-meta-smart-glasses-design https://sherazahmad.com/blog/ray-ban-meta-smart-glasses-design Mon, 13 Jul 2026 07:22:56 GMT When cultural icons reject wearable tech, the ripple effects hit developers. Here is why the aesthetic struggle of smart eyewear matters for the software ecosystem. HARDWARE https://sherazahmad.com/blog/labeling-ai-music-streaming https://sherazahmad.com/blog/labeling-ai-music-streaming Sun, 12 Jul 2026 08:33:24 GMT Major music industry groups are pushing for a standardized tagging system to identify generative AI in audio tracks. Here is how it will reshape streaming databases and APIs. SOFTWARE https://sherazahmad.com/blog/rejecting-ai-slop-tech-lessons https://sherazahmad.com/blog/rejecting-ai-slop-tech-lessons Sat, 11 Jul 2026 15:51:32 GMT Filmmaker Christopher Nolan's praise for audiences rejecting synthetic content signals a major cultural pivot. Here is what this means for web developers and designers. AI