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Adobe is planning to bring its video editing software, Premiere, to the iPhone. The company has listed the app on the App Store with a pre-order link and an expected release date of September 30.

The company said that Premier on iPhone will let users edit videos and export them without any watermarks. The app will have some of the same features as its desktop version, including the ability to trim, layer and fine-tune frames. It will also have automatic captions with stylized subtitles, support for video, audio, and text layers, as well as support for 4K HDR.

And in keeping with its efforts elsewhere, Adobe is bringing AI features powered by its Firefly models to the app: Premiere on iOS will let users generate images, audio or videos using text prompts. The company is also opening up access to its stock library of music, sound effects, photos, graphics and videos, along with fonts and presets from its photo editing app, Lightroom. The app also has an “Enhance Speech” feature that suppresses background noise when you record a clip in loud environments.

Premiere on iPhone will be free to use, but users will have to pay for using AI credits and cloud storage. An Android version is already in development, though the company did not mention a release date.

The company’s move to bring its flagship video editing app to iPhones comes amid increasing competition for attracting creators who make short videos for TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube Shorts. Earlier this year, Meta released a video editing app called Edits, while a16z-backed Captions switched to a freemium model to reach a wider audience.

Adobe has focused on bringing more of its creative apps to mobile platforms. The company launched Photoshop for iOS in February and released a beta version of the app for Android in June. It has also released a separate app for Firefly on both iOS and Android in June.

LinkedIn will now require some users to verify their identity before they change job titles in an attempt to cut down on scams on the platform. The new identity verification rules will specifically apply to executives and recruiters who interact with job seekers or represent a company in one form or another.

As part of these changes, LinkedIn says users who add or update their title to anything recruiter-related (recruiter, talent acquisition, etc.) will have to verify their workplace on their profiles. The same identity verification rules will apply to executives, as well, which LinkedIn says covers titles like “Executive Director, Managing Director, and Vice President.” Verifying your workplace requires you to provide an official email address that uses your company’s domain name. The new requirement only applies to people changing roles, existing recruiters and executives won’t have to verify.

LinkedIn has offered similar verification tools to select companies upon request, but now the platform says it’ll open up the option to every company with a LinkedIn page via a new “Premium Company Page subscription.” A verified company should be easier to trust when paired with verified employees.

While LinkedIn is best known as a home for thought leadership and a necessary evil in job hunts, it’s also the site of a large amount of fraud. Scammers impersonate company employees to collect data from fake job postings or conduct elaborate investment schemes, . LinkedIn has automated systems for weeding out fake accounts, and rolled out an earlier wave of anti-scam features focused on job postings in 2023, but this new system should offer even more security.

Strava is bringing what it calls a “cleaner and more intuitive” experience to the Apple Watch along with Live Segments. The changes are meant to address growing demand from athletes turning to Apple’s wearable, according to Strava:

In 2024, Strava saw a nearly 20 percent year-over-year increase in the share of device-uploading athletes using an Apple Watch, with Apple holding the top two spots for preferred devices among runners in Strava’s 2024 Year in Sport report.

Live Segments are a Strava feature that provides real-time performance data on starred or popular sections of a route, allowing cyclists and runners to compete against themselves or others in an attempt to lay claim to King/Queen of the Mountain titles. The feature is already available on GPS-enabled watches and bike computers made by companies like Garmin, Hammerhead, Polar, and Suunto, so it’s good to see Apple finally join in on the motivational fun.

With the new app, athletes with an Apple Watch will be presented with a circle and banner showing the approaching segment. As they enter the segment, the circle updates in real time to reflect progress, and whether they are behind or ahead of their personal record. The results are shown at the end of the segment, before transitioning back to the standard recording screen.

“Apple Watch has become an increasingly popular wearable for athletes on Strava,” said Strava’s chief product officer, Matt Salazar. “This investment in Apple Watch is more than just tracking a workout — it’s about delivering the real-time, game-like features athletes love to motivate them in the moment.”

The redesigned Strava Apple Watch app is available to download now, globally.

Adobe is bringing its video editor Premiere to iPhone, promising “pro-level” editing on the go for free. The app will launch later this month, with an Android version also under development.

The Premiere app features a familiar multi-track timeline, with support for an unlimited number of video, audio, and text layers. There’s automatic captioning, 4K HDR support, and one-tap exporting to TikTok, YouTube Shorts, and Instagram — including automatic resizing that frames content for each platform.

The iOS version of Premiere will be free to download and use, though Adobe says there will be charges for additional cloud storage and generative AI credits. Speaking of, it includes support for Adobe’s generative sound effects and AI-powered speech enhancement, plus a wider range of AI assets generated through Adobe Firefly. If you’d rather not use AI content, there’s a selection of Adobe fonts, along with images, sounds, music, and video assets that are free to use.

Until now Adobe has only offered Premiere Rush on mobile, a simplified version of its video editor. The new Premiere promises something a little closer to the full Premiere Pro according to Mike Polner, vice president of creator product marketing, putting “pro-level creative control in your hands, without the pro-level complexity.”

“With Premiere on iPhone, we’re bringing that same creative power that filmmakers, designers, animators, and YouTube creators use to produce hit commercials, iconic music videos, Oscar-winning films, and viral content to the most convenient place to move from capture to publish: your phone.”

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At least one phone in Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy S26 range may look a little different to what we were expecting, and a lot more like Apple’s iPhone 17 series. That’s going by a photo of dummy phones shared by leaker and journalist Sonny Dickson, who has a pretty good track record for sourcing accurate Apple and Samsung phone designs.

Dickson’s photo shows three phones, which we’re expecting to be the Galaxy S26, S26 Edge, and S26 Ultra — rumor has it that next year’s Plus model will be replaced by the follow-up to this year’s extra-thin S25 Edge. While both the S26 and S26 Ultra feature slight design changes to include a small camera island around the main lenses, the middle phone is far stranger, with a camera bump that goes all the way across the phone.

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ZDNET’s key takeaways

• Some PayPal and Venmo users can now access Comet for free.
• The offer includes a one-year subscription to Perplexity Pro.
• Comet is Perplexity’s new AI-centric web browser.

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PayPal and Venmo users in the US and other global markets can now receive early access to Perplexity’s highly anticipated Comet web browser, PayPal announced. The offer includes a 12-month free trial of Perplexity Pro, which normally has an annual subscription cost of $200.

Launched last month, Comet has been positioned by Perplexity as a more dynamic, intuitive, and agentic alternative to competitors like Chrome and Safari. The browser can also interact directly with your personal email, calendar, notes, or other online assets, provided you grant Perplexity access to view those files. 

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Comet was initially released to subscribers of Perplexity Max, the company’s $200-a-month premium service, and also to a small group of early users who had signed up via a waitlist. PayPal’s new offer gives customers the chance to skip the waitlist and experience one year of Comet via Perplexity Pro free of charge.

The partnership could enable Perplexity to spread the word about its new browser by putting it in the hands of millions of PayPal and Venmo users across the US and elsewhere. Like most free trials, the idea is that the tool will become so embedded into many users’ daily lives that when the one-year period is up, a significant number will opt to pay to continue using Perplexity Pro.

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“The Comet browser is like a personal shopper and personal assistant all in one, so we’re excited that PayPal users will have early access to Comet,” Ryan Foutty, Perplexity’s VP of business, said in a statement. “In conjunction with Perplexity Pro, we’re arming PayPal and Venmo customers with powerful, accurate AI that’s useful throughout their daily lives.”

PayPal bought Venmo in 2013 as part of its $800 million acquisition of Braintree, the latter platform’s parent company.

Perplexity Pro can now be accessed directly via PayPal’s new subscriptions hub, an in-app feature that allows users to track and manage their subscriptions to various apps. These apps are organized into categories like entertainment, music, and news. The hub is currently available to US users and will be launched globally on September 22.

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PayPal and Venmo users in the US can sign up now for their free 12-month trial of Perplexity Pro through the respective apps. Users in Canada, Australia, France, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Singapore, and Spain can access the free trial here.

Early Genetic Testing as the Foundation

The most critical step in improving uptake of newer Dravet syndrome therapies is encouraging clinicians to overcome hesitation about genetic testing. General neurologists may never see enough Dravet syndrome cases to develop complete comfort with the condition. However, they shouldn’t let this prevent them from ordering SCN1A genetic testing when clinical presentation suggests the diagnosis. Once pathologic mutations are identified that could be consistent with Dravet syndrome, the key is connecting with specialized centers rather than attempting to manage these complex cases independently. Early genetic diagnosis creates the pathway for appropriate treatment selection and specialist consultation.

Collaborative Care Model Between Specialists and Local Providers

The optimal approach involves establishing collaborative relationships between Dravet syndrome specialists and referring neurologists rather than a complete transfer of care. Specialists can provide initial treatment recommendations, medication selection guidance, and seizure action plans while maintaining ongoing consultation every 6 months to a year. Meanwhile, local neurologists continue seeing patients every 3 to 6 months for routine management. This model proves particularly valuable since patients experiencing prolonged seizures requiring hospitalization will likely be admitted to facilities near their homes rather than distant specialty centers, making local neurologist familiarity with their care essential.

Building Comfort Through Collaborative Experience

The collaborative approach creates additional benefits by gradually building local neurologists’ comfort levels with newer therapies. When specialists prescribe medications such as stiripentol or fenfluramine, referring physicians observe dosing strategies, administration techniques, and patient responses firsthand. Over time, this exposure increases their confidence in discussing these treatments with patients and understanding their role in Dravet syndrome management. Patients often report that their local neurologists have begun preparing them for specialist recommendations, indicating growing comfort with the treatment paradigm. This collaborative education prevents patients from remaining in the community without access to appropriate evidence-based therapies.

2025 SpaceNews Icon Awards Nominations Are Due Sept. 12

We are thrilled to announce that nominations for the 2025 SpaceNews Icon Awards are now open.

Established in 2017 as the SpaceNews Awards for Innovation and Excellence, this prestigious event continues to celebrate the trailblazers who set the highest standards in the space industry. We invite you to nominate exceptional candidates who have made significant contributions to the field of space exploration, technology, and innovation.

Nominations are due by Sept. 12. And mark your calendars – the 2025 SpaceNews Icon Awards will take place Tuesday, Dec. 2. Stay tuned for further details about this prestigious event.

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Award Categories

See previous years’ recipients here.

Lifetime Achievement Award: Honors an individual whose career has had a significant and lasting impact on the space industry, recognizing decades of contribution and leadership.

Individual Achievement Award: Honors individuals who have made significant contributions through leadership, innovation, mentorship, and dedication in advancing the space industry.

Commercial Space Achievement Award: Celebrates notable achievements in commercial space.

Innovative Technology Award: Celebrates groundbreaking technological advancements that have a clear and demonstrable impact on the space industry.

Emerging Space Company Award: Recognizes newer companies with exceptional promise and innovation.

Sustainability and Environmental Impact Award: Highlights efforts aimed at reducing the environmental impact of space activities and promoting sustainability.

Partnership/deal of the Year: Celebrates an acquisition or partnership that has the potential to reshape business within the space industry.

Civil Space Achievement of the Year: Recognizes an outstanding mission or advancement that has made significant contributions to the civil space community.

Military Space Achievement of the Year: Recognizes an outstanding accomplishment or technology that has made an outsized difference in the operations of military space units.

Space AI Breakthrough: Celebrates a significant use or advancement of artificial intelligence to further space technologies.

International Collaboration Award: Honors successful international partnerships and collaborations that have advanced space exploration and fostered global cooperation.

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Nomination Form

To kickstart the nomination process, please provide the following information, and submit your nominations by Sept. 12:

• Nominee: (Company or Individual)
• Category: (Choose the relevant category from the list above)
• Why This Nominee? A brief description (200 words or less) of why you believe this nominee deserves to be recognized as a SpaceNews Icon. Consider their impact on the space industry, their innovation, and their contributions to the community.

Next steps: After reviewing all preliminary nominations, the SpaceNews Icon Awards jury will select a shortlist of companies and individuals. These shortlisted nominees will be invited to complete a secure nomination form, providing detailed evidence of their achievements. Please note that if no suitable winner is found in a category, we reserve the right not to award it this year to maintain the integrity of the awards.

Mark your calendars for Tuesday, Dec. 2 and stay tuned for further details about this prestigious event.

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The Mate XTs is Huawei’s second tri-fold and it brings some minor updates over its predecessor. The design is unchanged from last year, with the only new way to tell the two models apart being the new purple and white colorways on the Mate XTs.

Mate XTs features a 10.2-inch folding LTPO OLED display with 3K resolution and a 90Hz refresh rate. The panel features a 16:11 aspect ratio, which accommodates up to three normal phone apps side by side, and it gets up to 1,800 nits peak brightness. It also retains the stylus support from its predecessor.

It goes to a 7.9-inch size when folded once in dual screen mode and shrinks to 6.4 inches when fully folded for a more comfortable one-handed experience. It’s still remarkably slim at just 3.8mm when fully unfolded and 12.8mm when folded over, while weighing 298 grams.

The camera system gets an upgraded 40MP ultrawide lens (13mm). It is joined by a 50MP main shooter (24mm) with a variable f/1.4 – f/4.0 aperture and 12MP periscope lens (125mm), which were also found on last year’s model.

The other new addition is the Kirin 9020 chipset, which replaces the Kirin 9010 from the original Mate XT. This is the same SoC that powers the Pura 80Pro+ and 80 Ultra, and Huawei is promising 36% faster performance than the outgoing Kirin 9010. All Mate XTs models come with 16GB RAM and are configurable with up to 1TB of storage.

The software side is covered by HarmonyOS 5.1, while the battery comes in at 5,600 mAh with support for 66W wired, 50W wireless and 7.5W reverse wireless charging.

Huawei Mate XTs comes in black, red, purple and white colors. The 16/256GB version starts at CNY 17,999 ($2,520) in China. There’s a 16/512GB model for CNY 19,999 ($2,800) and a top-tier 16GB RAM and 1TB storage version for CNY 21,999 ($3,080).

Deliveries in China are scheduled to begin on September 12. Huawei did not share any details about an international launch just yet.

Huawei Mate XTs (in Chinese)