This week was a little quieter than the past few we’ve had, but it was still jam-packed with essential tech news. Apple faced “Scratchgate” as its iPhone 17 Pro’s durability was called into question, and we got to test the new GoPro Max 2. To catch up on both of these and more, scroll down for the week’s seven biggest tech news stories.
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### 7. Google Teased Its Android Chrome OS
At Qualcomm’s Snapdragon Summit 2025, Google’s senior vice president of platforms & devices, Rick Osterloh, teased new details about Android being integrated into ChromeOS, confirming it will drop next year.
We have yet to see what the new and improved ChromeOS will treat us to, but Qualcomm’s CEO has seen the operating system in action, calling it “incredible.” This high praise should, of course, be taken with a pinch of salt. Qualcomm will be providing the chipsets for these next-gen ChromeOS devices and other projects like Android XR, so it’s unlikely to say anything too critical.
That said, it’s still an exciting update that might help shake up the computer operating system competition and get Microsoft to finally make some proper upgrades to Windows.
*Read more:* [I’ve seen it, it’s incredible: Qualcomm CEO hypes new desktop Android OS]
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### 6. The Third Miles Morales Movie Gets a New Release Date
The third entry in the Miles Morales-starring movie trilogy has a new release date — and it’s good but not great news.
It’s set to release on June 18, 2027, which is two weeks later than *Beyond the Spider-Verse*’s originally planned release date of June 4, 2027, as announced at CinemaCon back in April. However, it is seven days earlier than the June 25, 2027, release date it had already been pushed back to.
The reason for the schedule tweaks is unclear, but perhaps it’s to better position the flick among its peers. Now, it has a better buffer between Pixar’s *Gatto* arriving on June 4, 2027, and *Shrek 5*, with a June 30, 2027, launch.
*Read more:* [Could Beyond the Spider-Verse’s release date move again in the future?]
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### 5. We Played Ghost of Yotei
*Ghost of Yotei* is an enormously enjoyable, action-packed, and downright beautiful follow-up to developer Sucker Punch’s first game in the series, *Ghost of Tsushima*.
The game’s world of Ezo is a standout feature, and exploring it is a joy. The landscapes and environments are exquisite and invite exploration. With the ability to identify far-off points with your spyglass and a wonderful, interactive map, the sense of discovery is greatly enhanced.
Protagonist Atsu’s story is gripping, and she is a compelling character whose development over the course of the game is captivating. Perhaps the best aspect is her slick, responsive, visceral, and bloody combat skills. Moving smoothly between enemies, each of her strikes has a poetic quality, making combat both challenging and rewarding.
While some open-world activities feel repetitive and certain features somewhat simplistic, the game builds well upon its predecessor. It represents an excellent PS5 adventure, looking and playing exceptionally well on the PS5 Pro.
*Ghost of Yotei* is definitely a standout game of the year, especially for fans of the first game and those yearning for a big open-world adventure.
*Read more:* [Ghost of Yotei is one of the best games I’ve played this year]
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### 4. Google TV Got Gemini
The TCL QM9K is the first Google TV to get the Gemini AI chatbot, a feature that significantly elevates the usefulness of Google’s smart TV interface.
TechRadar is currently reviewing the QM9K, with a top priority being to give Gemini on Google TV a thorough run-through. We were able to get travel tips and create surreal screensavers that automatically display when entering the room.
Ultimately, Gemini proves to be a game-changer for Google TV, which otherwise ranks low among the best smart TV platforms.
Google has announced that Gemini will be added to select TCL and Hisense TVs later this year, as well as the new Google TV Streamer. Not all sets will be compatible, as Gemini has specific hardware requirements, so Google TV owners should watch for updates enabling this feature.
*Read more:* [I tried the first Google TV with Gemini]
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### 3. GoPro Took Things to the Max 2
GoPro is well and truly back in the 360 camera game after launching the Max 2 this week — a full six years after the original Max.
The ‘True 8K’ shooter enters an already crowded market, competing with rivals like the Insta360 X5 and DJI Osmo 360. We tested the Max 2 ahead of launch and, through in-depth tests and side-by-side comparisons against the Insta360 X5 (our current top pick), the Max 2 delivers the best image quality in ideal conditions.
However, in low light, rivals perform better.
Will the Max 2 dethrone the Insta360 X5? Not quite, but GoPro impresses with competitive pricing: $500 / £450 / AU$850, which places it between the pricer X5 and the cheaper Osmo 360.
If you’re already invested in the GoPro ecosystem with its accessories, the Max 2 could now be your top 360 camera pick.
*Read more:* [GoPro’s Max 2 sets the bar for 8K quality]
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### 2. The Xbox Handhelds Went on Preorder
After months of waiting, the ROG Xbox Ally and ROG Xbox Ally X have finally gone up for preorder ahead of their October 16 launch — and importantly, their prices are now known.
– **ROG Xbox Ally:** $599.99 / £499.99 / AU$999
– **ROG Xbox Ally X:** $999.99 / £799.99 / AU$1,599
The standard model features a 7-inch display powered by an AMD Ryzen Z2 A processor, 16GB of RAM, and 512GB storage. The X variant includes an AMD Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme processor, 24GB of RAM, and 1TB storage.
We previewed the Asus ROG Xbox Ally at Gamescom 2025. While playing the best Xbox games on the go has clear appeal, the execution was “unwieldy at best” with “performance [being] a mixed bag.”
*Read more:* [The ROG Xbox Ally and ROG Xbox Ally X are now available for pre-order]
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### 1. People Reported Scratched iPhones
Multiple iPhone 17 Pro users have taken to social media to complain that their new smartphones scratch far too easily, blaming Apple’s switch back to aluminium from the harder titanium for the outer shell.
The team at iFixit carried out a teardown of the iPhone 17 Pro, finding a vulnerability to scratches around the raised camera plateau at the back.
Apple claims “Scratchgate” is overblown, saying that the scuffs shared online of iPhone 17 Pros in Apple Stores are caused by worn MagSafe stands. The company argues that scratches come from material transferred from damaged MagSafe stands onto the iPhones.
This is certainly an explanation, though time will tell if old MagSafe stands are the sole cause or if “Scratchgate” is a bigger problem than Apple currently admits.
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Stay tuned for more updates next week as the tech world keeps evolving!
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