Some software features on Samsung Electronics\' flagship Galaxy S26 Ultra could also be useful for users of the mid-range Galaxy A57, an assessment said. While hardware differentiation such as camera performance, chipsets and the S Pen is understandable given the price gap, the report said some convenience-related software features could provide practical benefits to more users. TechRadar cited Audio Eraser, Finder, Bixby settings support and the AI summary feature Now Brief.

Apple unveiled iOS 27 and iPadOS 27, highlighting performance gains such as up to 30 percent faster app launches and up to 80 percent faster AirDrop transfers. It also touted quicker uploads to device libraries, up to fivefold faster file transfers with external storage, and improved switching between Wi-Fi and cellular networks, including on iPhone 11. At the same time, Apple tightened device support, dropping several older iPads and limiting watchOS 27 to newer Apple Watch models.