May 30, 2025
Retter Reboot #22
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WhatsApp Finally Launches iPad App
Meta has released a dedicated WhatsApp app for iPad, offering full access to messages, calls, and media synced from your phone. The app supports multi-device use and a tablet-optimized layout. It fills a major gap for Apple users.
OpenAI May Let You Sign In With ChatGPT for Other Apps
OpenAI is testing a “Sign in with ChatGPT” feature that could let users log into third-party apps using their ChatGPT account. This would position ChatGPT as both an identity layer and assistant. It signals a push to make ChatGPT central to app experiences.
Anthropic Launches Voice Mode for Claude AI
Anthropic has added voice support to its Claude chatbot, letting users talk to the AI in real time. The feature enables natural conversation and hands-free interaction, similar to ChatGPT’s voice mode. Claude’s voice rollout starts in the mobile app.
Netflix Co-Founder Reed Hastings Joins Anthropic’s Board
Reed Hastings, co-founder of Netflix, has joined the board of AI company Anthropic. His experience in scaling global platforms is expected to support Anthropic’s growth in the competitive AI space.
It signals growing ties between tech media and AI leaders.
Opera’s New Browser Can Code Websites and Games for You
Opera has launched a developer-focused browser with built-in AI that can generate websites and games from prompts. It supports code editing, previews, and instant publishing directly from the browser. This turns the browser into a full creative dev tool.
Meta Splits AI Team to Speed Up Product Development
Meta has reorganized its AI division, creating separate teams for infrastructure and product. The goal is to move faster from research to real-world tools across apps like Instagram and WhatsApp. This shift aims to boost AI delivery and innovation speed.
WordPress Forms Dedicated AI Team
WordPress.com has created a new AI team to build tools that help users generate content, design sites, and manage workflows. The goal is to simplify site creation with integrated AI features. The team is already testing AI blocks and writing aids.
Salesforce Acquires Informatica for $8 Billion
Salesforce has acquired data integration firm Informatica for $8 billion. The deal strengthens Salesforce’s AI and data infrastructure by bringing in powerful tools for managing enterprise data. It marks one of Salesforce’s biggest bets on AI-ready data.
Apple Acquires Sneaky Sasquatch Studio to Reboot Game Center
Apple has acquired RAC7, the studio behind Sneaky Sasquatch, as part of a plan to revamp its Game Center platform. The move hints at deeper Apple involvement in mobile gaming and social play. A new Game Center app may be in the works.
Apple Plans Major UI Overhaul with iOS 19 ‘Solarium’ Project
Apple is preparing a full design refresh across iPhone, iPad, and Vision Pro with iOS 19 under the internal project name “Solarium.” The update will introduce a cleaner, more immersive interface and deeper AI integration. The redesign is expected to debut at WWDC 2025.
Apple May Change How It Names Operating Systems
Apple is reportedly planning to simplify its OS branding by unifying naming across platforms. Instead of separate names like iOS or watchOS, future updates may follow a single naming structure. The change could begin as early as this year.
Perplexity Launches AI Tool for Generating Dashboards and Spreadsheets
Perplexity has released a new tool that creates spreadsheets, dashboards, and charts from natural language prompts. It’s designed to turn complex data tasks into fast, AI-assisted workflows. The feature targets both business users and analysts.
Hugging Face Unveils Two New Humanoid Robots
Hugging Face has introduced two humanoid robots designed for research and AI training. Built with open-source software, they aim to make robotics more accessible to developers and labs.
The robots will be available later this year.
Telegram Partners with xAI to Bring Grok to Messaging
Telegram is teaming up with Elon Musk’s xAI to integrate the Grok chatbot into its platform. Users will be able to interact with Grok directly in chats without needing external tools. xAI says Telegram will be its exclusive messaging partner.
