Apple is partnering with LG to create a new range of smart home devices, including a video doorbell, thermostat, and indoor camera, which will feature LG branding and integrate with Apple's upcoming smart home hub, set to launch on October 13th.

Kevin Boone, an Android developer, has created a system-level ad blocker for Android. The blocker works by modifying the Android system's network stack to intercept and filter out ads. Boone's implementation is based on a custom kernel module that hooks into the system's network stack. The blocker can be configured to block ads on all apps or just specific ones. Boone's implementation is still in early stages and is not yet a fully functional ad blocker. He has released the code on GitHub for others to review and contribute to.