OpenAI introduces AI-generated pets for its Codex app - Engadget
…The new feature lets developers see Codex's active thread, without having to switch away from your current open app. OpenAI Users can type "/pet" in to the Codex app to summon…
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Apple's new Siri app will reportedly offer auto-deleting chat options - Engadget
…Bloomberg 's Mark Gurman reported that Apple will introduce a feature that automatically deletes chats, as seen in its Messages app, to the updated Siri. According to Gurman, users will get a…
Apple iOS 26.5 public beta is now available - Engadget
…Apple confirmed in March that it was going to expand its ads outside of the App Store and Apple News apps. The ads you see will be based on your location, the…
Meta is giving Threads on web a redesign that finally adds direct messages - Engadget
…Some newer features, like disappearing " ghost posts ," are able to be viewed on the web but can only be created in the app. Speaking of the Threads app, the web updates come…
Instagram finally lets you reorder posts on your grid - Engadget
…We can confirm that we already have access to the feature. The ability to rearrange the Instagram grid continues to be one of the most requested features on the app, and Meta…
OpenAI debuts a Codex plugin for Chrome - Engadget
…pic.twitter.com/T6LwuPCUr5 — OpenAI Developers (@OpenAIDevs) May 7, 2026 OpenAI launched Codex as a macOS app in February, and followed that up with additional features in April. Eventually, the company plans…
Venmo's redesigned app offers more discreet payments by default - Engadget
…The app is even adding a "Give a Shoutout" button that will help promote local businesses. The new Venmo redesign is rolling out to users starting this week, with more features to…
Instagram's in-app camera will support Ultra HDR and Night Sight on Android - Engadget
…lifelike vibrancy" when using the in-app camera as their device's native camera app. Meta is also adding support for Android's Night Sight feature for low-light captures and video…
Google announces Wear OS 7 - Engadget
…Those include an AppFunctions API that can integrate features and functions of apps with Google's assistant, and support for the ability to invoke task automation (like placing an order through a…
Google is turning the Fitbit app into a unified portal for your health and fitness data - Engadget
…The company is rolling out an update for the app on May 19, after which it will officially be called the Health app and will feature a new icon. If you're…