Top analyst Laura Martin found Apple's recent product launch event disappointing, citing minimal economic impact, lack of compelling upgrades, and limited innovation, leading her to maintain a 'Hold' rating on AAPL stock. Key highlights included the new iPhone Air, AirPods Pro 3, and Apple Watch Series 11, but overall, the event failed to excite investors or significantly boost Apple's sales outlook, with the stock expected to remain relatively flat amid slow growth and stiff competition.
The Google Pixel 10 launch event was poorly received, criticized for its cringeworthy presentation, overhyped celebrity appearances, and lack of substantial new tech advancements, highlighting a disconnect between Google's marketing approach and genuine innovation in AI and smartphone technology.
Apple's WWDC 2025 will be held starting Monday, with the keynote at 10 a.m. PT, where new updates to iOS, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS, tvOS, and visionOS are expected, along with a new gaming app, AirPod features, and a potential overhaul of OS design and naming. The event can be watched via Apple’s event page or YouTube, and will include announcements on AI-powered tools for developers.
A leak has revealed the Indian prices for the OnePlus Pad 2, Smart Keyboard, and Stylo 2, suggesting a price increase for the tablet. The OnePlus Pad 2 is expected to sell for ₹45,999 (~$550), compared to the previous generation's $480 price in the US. The new model features a larger 12.1-inch LCD display and a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chip. OnePlus will officially announce the device at their Summer Launch Event on July 16.
A hip hop performance at Canva's tech event in Los Angeles went viral for its cringe-worthy style reminiscent of Lin-Manuel Miranda's "Hamilton," sparking widespread mockery and calls for Miranda to answer for his influence on such presentations. Despite the backlash, some users still praised Canva's product.
