Going Public
Anthropic files for its IPO, Microsoft offers 60,000 buyouts, OpenAI cuts Terra prices in half, and Apple's foldable has a crack problem.
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Instagram goes long-form with a new horizontal format called Features, allowing videos of up to 90 minutes. It is being tested with select US creators, and it still lacks anything like YouTube's creator ad revenue share.
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Apple admits iPhone Duo problem after reports of cracked inner screens, often with a bright line from the center to the right side. Apple says a small number of units are affected and that it will replace them under the AppleCare warranty.
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Apple refreshes the iPad Mini with an 8.5-inch OLED display, an A20 Pro chip and a thinner body, starting at $699. That is $200 more than the 2024 model, which one outlet attributes to the memory crunch.
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