The iPhone 18 Pro is the antithesis to Android’s AI era

Apple might be behind Google in AI, but its approach to the iPhone 18 Pro is the one I actually want. The iPhone 18 Pro is the antithesis to Android’s AI era. And as far as smartphones go, Android is at the forefront of this push.

For better or worse, Google has integrated Gemini into every aspect of the Android experience, be it messaging or photography, search and more. The end goal is pretty obvious – your phone should know what you need, anticipate your next move, and help you get things done without having to ask. Apple, and the iPhone 18 Pro in particular, is taking a different approach.

While Google wants AI to become the centerpiece of your smartphone, Apple seems content to keep it as an optional extra. What might look like Apple’s inability to keep up with Google is, in my opinion, perhaps its biggest strength if you, like me, are taking a more pragmatic approach to AI instead of jumping right in.

Motorola has started rolling out the update to Android 17 for the Edge 70 Pro, according to a report on Reddit. The update is currently going out to the European model, and it’s a 3.42GB download, so make sure you grab it over a fast enough network.

Xbox emulation on Android just got better with this update. This Xbox emulator makes Halo, Forza, and more actually playable on Android handhelds.

Once you’ve installed it, your phone will be on software version A171WMH.44-25. [#InlinePriceWidget,14620,1#] The changelog says you can expect "a fresh, expressive design", reduced clutter with smarter notifications, faster multitasking with more apps being accessible at once, and extra security with "enhanced protection and controls"….

Reportedly, 80% of the available games that were tested on the Retroid Pocket 5 were able to hit their original frame rate caps at double the resolution. Some games required installing custom Turnip graphics drivers to run properly.

Motorola Edge 70 Pro starts receiving the update to Android 17. Motorola Edge 70 Pro These are the best offers from our affiliate partners.

Xbox emulation on Android hasn’t exactly been great. Emulators have struggled to consistently run original Xbox games well.

We may get a commission from qualifying sales. Beyond those highlights, the update reportedly brings new lock screen clock faces, redesigned notifications and quick settings, a new volume mixer, an updated Settings app, Live Activities support for calls, music, and the flashlight, a refreshed app drawer, better support for themed icons, and improved animations.

The latest version of HakuX, an original Xbox emulator, just made the Xbox emulation scene a little more exciting. Retro Dodo reports that HakuX has received a new update — version 1.2.0.

The user who got it also says Motorola’s Qira AI agent, which the company confirmed would arrive with Android 17, works well on the new build.