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Oct 6, 2025 Explore Instagram's potential shift to make Reels its default view, enticing users with a fresh interface. Meanwhile, Apple Wallet enhances travel with new live boarding passes, especially as United Airlines becomes the first to adopt them. Delve into the tech challenges faced by Jony Ive's AI hardware, including privacy concerns and sensor limitations. Plus, leaked code hints at an innovative Dual Knit Band for the upcoming Apple Vision Pro. Exciting times in tech are ahead!
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Reels As Default Could Become Norm
- Instagram is testing making Reels the default first tab for some users, signaling a shift toward short-video prioritization.
- The iPad app already opens to Reels by default, hinting this change may expand to all devices.
Apple Wallet Flight Features Go Live
- Apple Wallet in iOS 26 gains enhanced boarding passes with live activity, airport maps, and checked-luggage tracking in Find My.
- United is the first airline to roll out this support, enabling the new Wallet features for its flights now.
Ive + OpenAI Hardware Hits Fundamental Hurdles
- Jony Ive and OpenAI's secret hardware faces delays from compute, always-on privacy, and defining device personality problems.
- These core technical and UX issues could push back the planned 2026 launch if unresolved.
