😎 Dubai is shutting down the world’s busiest airport

As part of a major relocation plan, Dubai will close DXB and move operations to Al Maktoum International → a next-gen transport hub with AI systems, underground trains, and capacity for 260M passengers a year.

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❤️ Telegram hits 1B — and takes it to the sky

Pavel Durov celebrated Telegram reaching 1 billion users with a record-breaking drone show in Dubai, featuring 1,600 drones lighting up the sky with Telegram and TON visuals.

The show — organized by Notcoin and Dogs — set a Guinness World Record for the largest flying dog bone made of drones.

Thank you to everyone who was part of it. We did it together, frens, — said the team at Notcoin.

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📱 Skip the chat, start the call

Telegram now lets you start secure group calls → without creating a chat. Invite people from your contacts, via link, or with a QR code.

We break down how it works — and yes, end-to-end encryption is still there.

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😂 Apple tax? Not this time

Major developers in the U.S. — including Spotify and Epic Games → are rolling out external payment options after winning the right to bypass Apple’s in-app billing.

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😘 Trust issues?

The makers of dating app RAW are working on RAW Ring → a smart wearable that tracks heart rate, temperature, and movement. If your vitals spike, your partner gets a notification.

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❤️ This weekend in #TECH

💘 Trump says he’s open to delaying the TikTok ban (again) — if no U.S. ownership deal is reached by June 19.

💘 Microsoft has officially shut down Skype and is migrating users to Teams Free.

💘 The U.S. DOJ wants Google to sell Ad Manager and AdX — calling it the only way to dismantle its ad monopoly.

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🍏 Fold it, hide it, delay it

Apple → is set to introduce under-display Face ID with the iPhone 18 Pro, and a fully edge-to-edge screen with the iPhone 20.

Starting in 2026, Pro and foldable models will launch in the fall, while base models will follow in the spring.

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😆 Escape the App Store

Apple is being sued (again) — this time for allegedly sidestepping a court order that forced it to allow alternative payment methods in apps.

Developers say the company’s new rules and hidden fees make external payments → nearly useless.

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😎 Name it and claim it

Dubai’s UAE Exchange Metro Station has officially been renamed Life Pharmacy Metro Station — under a 10-year deal.

So why do Dubai Metro stations keep changing names — and how can a company get one?

We explain the business → behind the branding.

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🛸 Windows, do it for me

Windows 11 introduces a new AI feature → that lets users change system settings via voice or text commands. Integrated into the "Settings" app, it will be available on PCs supporting Copilot+.

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🚀 Polar Vlog

Elon Musk shared a 4-hour video → from the Dragon spacecraft during the Fram2 polar mission, showcasing rare views of the North and South Poles while orbiting Earth every 90 minutes.

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🎧 Samsung's Sound Takeover

Harman International will acquire 8 premium audio brands. This will strengthen the core audio business → of Samsung's subsidiary.

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🧠 Design smarter, not harder

Figma → has introduced a new suite of AI tools, enabling users to build websites, apps, and marketing content from scratch using simple text descriptions.

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😆 Siri, stop recording!

Apple will pay $95M to settle claims that Siri → recorded private conversations without consent. U.S. users can now request up to $20 per device.

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⚡️ Crypto: Up, Up, and Away

The prices of Bitcoin and Ethereum have risen again.

💘 Bitcoin’s value has surged to $100,000, while Ethereum’s rate has reached $2,000 — the highest levels in the past month.

💘 Bloomberg analysts attribute the cryptocurrency growth to news of U.S.-China trade talks, which are expected to ease market tensions.

💘 Other top-10 cryptocurrencies by market capitalization are also showing gains of up to 2.5%.

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😘 Fighting for the Fee-dom

Apple has filed a court request to delay new App Store → rules. The company called the restrictions “punitive” and causing “irreparable harm.” Epic Games has already responded to Apple’s emergency motion.

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🎧 A worthy alternative to headphones

Razer has introduced the Clio pillow → with built-in speakers. The accessory attaches to the back of a gaming chair and runs for up to 14 hours on a single charge.

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⚡️ Dubai FinTech Summit: What to Expect

Tomorrow, the Dubai FinTech Summit 2025 kicks off!

As official media partners, Durov’s Code gives you the lowdown on what’s coming — from top finance leaders to cutting-edge tech and investment insights.

💘 https://durovscode.com/dubai-fintech-summit-2025-what-to-expect-tomorrow

❤️ This weekend in #TECH

💘 Apple is developing new chips for smart glasses, Mac computers, and AI servers — with mass production expected by 2027.

💘 OpenAI CEO Sam Altman says ChatGPT won’t replace Google as the main search engine, despite its growing popularity.

💘 A Brazilian court has ordered Apple to open iOS to third-party app stores, giving the company 90 days to comply.

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😄 A New Smile After 20 Years

Amazon has updated its logo → for the first time in two decades. The redesign took 18 months and covers more than 50 of the company’s sub-brands.

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🍏 Reinventing the iPhone

Apple is planning a major product overhaul → for 2027, with several entirely new devices in the lineup.

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