Google's new round of layoffs affects teams working on Flutter, Dart, and Python. Flutter's co-founder recently left Google, which makes the future of Flutter and Dart more uncertain. The entire US-based Python team has been disbanded, with work potentially shifting to Munich in a cost-cutting move.

Apple CEO Tim Cook is anticipated to tease new AI features during the "Let Loose" event next week, with further details expected at the WWDC in June. The new iPad Pro models may receive the M4 chip, hinting at potential advanced AI capabilities in Apple's upcoming products.

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