ICYMI: the 7 biggest tech stories of the week, from Google's AirDrop surprise to Gemini 3

The tech world never sleeps, and it can be hard to keep up with all the latest developments. But if you’re feeling a little behind the news, you’re in the right place. Our ICYMI (In Case You Missed It) round-up covers all the biggest tech stories from the past seven days, getting you up to speed in just a few minutes.

And what a week it’s been: big surprises from Apple and Google, a massive Cloudflare shutdown that took half the internet with it, the latest challenger to take on ChatGPT, and much more. So, settle in for a delectable digital digest that’ll have you in the know before you can say “AirDrop works with Android"...

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