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The Development and Diminishment of Samsung Edge Screens

NewsPim has reported that Samsung is set to phase out its Edge line. This decision seems to stem from the disappointing sales of its newest Edge-branded model, the S25 Edge, which is also rumored to have faced production reductions. Following this development, it is anticipated that Samsung will entirely eliminate its curved screen designs, which some users may have already observed being gradually reduced.

In fact, the final device that Samsung launched with a curved screen was the Galaxy S23 Ultra. Even then, its curvature was less pronounced, appearing flatter compared to previous models. When the company introduced the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge, it completely removed the curved screen. Instead, it aimed to compete with the iPhone 17 Air, with the Edge designation indicating its slender profile.

Samsung Edge displays receive an end

AirDrop for Android Grows: Upcoming Compatible Phone List

activating Quick Share for compatibility with Apple’s AirDrop feature on iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Quick Share and AirDrop are both wireless sharing functionalities for device-to-device transfers; however, Apple’s execution may have influenced Google’s Quick Share. Prior to last November, Quick Share and AirDrop did not work together, which made the rapid sharing of photos and videos between Android devices and iPhones unfeasible. Google’s recent updates did not immediately resolve this issue, as the functionality was initially exclusive to Pixel devices. Owners of the Pixel 10 could utilize Quick Share for AirDrop capabilities, with the feature later extending to Pixel 9, Pixel 10a, and Galaxy S26 devices in early 2026. Nevertheless, a recent announcement from Google offers positive news for a broader range of Android users.

On May 12, Google conducted a livestream to reveal multiple new features coming to Android devices ahead of the upcoming Google I/O 2026. Along with showcasing new Android 17 features, such as Gemini AI advancements, and a significant redesign of Android emojis, Google also shared that more Android smartphones will be able to exchange content with iPhones through the new Quick Share-AirDrop feature. While not all currently operational Android phones are compatible with AirDrop, Google announced a solution for devices lacking compatibility: a new Quick Share feature allowing users to create a QR code to share files with iPhone users via the cloud. In the near future, WhatsApp for Android will also enable file sharing via Quick Share.

Which Android devices will be compatible with AirDrop?

Besides Pixel devices, Google mentioned various partners that will adopt the Quick Share-AirDrop functionality, including Samsung, Oppo, OnePlus, Vivo, Xiaomi, and Honor, suggesting that certain devices from these manufacturers already support the feature or will receive it this year. The Samsung Galaxy S26, Google Pixel 10, Pixel 9, and 8a, Oppo Find X9 and N6, and Vivo

Google Maps Launches Innovative Hands-Free Functionality for Apple CarPlay

MacRumors. Google is apparently set to soon incorporate Gemini functionality into Google Maps for iPhone, offering a hands-free navigation option for CarPlay. Engaging with an AI assistant about your environment and requesting it to manage navigation is a safer alternative to manually interacting with the screen to look for locations and establish a route.

In early 2026, Google introduced Gemini capabilities to the iPhone’s Google Maps app, launching an Ask Maps feature within the application. Nevertheless, the Ask Maps feature was initially restricted to users in the U.S. and India. In a separate development, Apple introduced support for voice-driven conversational applications in CarPlay through the iOS 26.4 update released earlier this year. This update enables apps like ChatGPT to function within CarPlay, although they will not displace Siri as the primary voice assistant in CarPlay. Instead, users will need to launch an app to interact hands-free with a different AI. This same experience is now expected to be available in Google Maps on CarPlay.

The Gemini experience in Google Maps for Apple CarPlay

Google has yet to reveal the new Gemini features in Google Maps for CarPlay; however, Aaron Perris and MacRumors have reported comparable code discoveries in the Google Maps app for iPhone. A screenshot shared by Perris seems to suggest that Gemini will be accessible in Google Maps once the user consents.

Report Unveils Newly Found macOS Vulnerabilities Discovered by Anthropic’s Mythos

**Anthropic’s Mythos AI Model and Its Contribution to Discovering macOS Security Weaknesses**

Anthropic’s Mythos AI model has attracted attention for its robust abilities and the confidentiality surrounding its creation, largely because of the possible dangers it poses to software infrastructures around the world. Recent reports suggest that Mythos has played a crucial role in revealing security weaknesses within macOS, leading to an inquiry by Apple.

### Researchers Employ Mythos to Detect Security Weaknesses

As reported by Robert McMillan of *The Wall Street Journal*, cybersecurity researchers have uncovered an innovative approach to circumventing Apple’s sophisticated security protocols, utilizing techniques recognized during assessments of an early version of the Mythos AI software in April. The research team from Calif, a security firm based in Palo Alto, stated that they created software that connects two vulnerabilities along with various methods to manipulate the Mac’s memory, ultimately allowing access to secured portions of the device.

This attack is categorized as a privilege escalation exploit, which, if coupled with additional malicious activities, could permit a hacker to seize control of the compromised computer. Apple is currently evaluating the findings shared by Calif to confirm their accuracy. An Apple representative reiterated the company’s dedication to security, asserting, “Security is our foremost priority, and we regard reports of possible vulnerabilities with utmost seriousness.”

### Comprehensive Findings and Future Consequences

Calif assembled an extensive 55-page report outlining their discoveries, which they presented directly to Apple in Cupertino. Thai Dong, the CEO of Calif, remarked that the successful execution of the attack necessitated not just Mythos but also the vast cybersecurity knowledge of Calif’s team. The particulars of the vulnerabilities found will be revealed by Calif once Apple resolves the core issues. Dong expressed hope that the bugs would be addressed promptly.

### Conclusion

The partnership between Anthropic’s Mythos AI model and the cybersecurity proficiency of companies like Calif highlights the shifting landscape of cybersecurity threats and protections. As Apple probes these vulnerabilities, the situation emphasizes the significant role of advanced AI in both recognizing and possibly exploiting security flaws in commonly utilized operating systems.

Beats Solo 4 return to their lowest price of the year

If you want a pair of Apple-made wireless headphones that work just as well with Android as with iOS, the Beats Solo 4 are down to around $129.95 ($70 off) at Amazon, Best Buy, and Target. That matches the best price we’ve seen so far this year. While each retailer is offering discounts on the […]

Americans Oppose AI Data Centers in Their Neighborhoods

Over 70 percent of Americans oppose AI data center construction in their area, according to a new Gallup survey. Just 7 percent said they were “strongly” in favor of new data centers. According to Gallup, data centers are so strongly disliked that Americans would prefer to live near a nuclear power plant than a data […]

Netflix Launches AI Animation Studio

This is Lowpass by Janko Roettgers, a newsletter on the ever-evolving intersection of tech and entertainment, syndicated just for The Verge subscribers once a week. Netflix has been building a new internal studio called INKubator that aims to use AI to produce short-form animated content: The streamer is hiring for a wide variety of roles, […]