Claude Haiku 5.5 launches
Anthropic launched Claude Haiku 5.5 on October 7, 2026, describing it as its fastest, cheapest and most capable small model yet, designed for high-volume and cost-sensitive work.
Update Topics: Software
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Anthropic releases Claude Opus 5.5
Claude Opus 5.5 is available
Anthropic released Claude Opus 5.5 on September 22, 2026. Anthropic says the model performs at roughly Claude Fable 5.1 level on most work while costing less to run than Opus 5.
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Anthropic launches Claude Sonnet 5.5
Claude Sonnet 5.5 launches
Anthropic launched Claude Sonnet 5.5 on September 28, 2026. Anthropic says it is a clear upgrade over Sonnet 5, runs about 30% faster and can cost up to 30% less for many workloads.
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OpenAI introduces GPT-6.1 Sol
GPT-6.1 Sol arrives
OpenAI introduced GPT-6.1 Sol on September 29, 2026, positioning it for coding, computer use and professional work with lower API pricing than Astra.
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OpenAI rolls out GPT-6 with Intelligent UI
GPT-6 rolls out globally in ChatGPT
OpenAI announced the global rollout of GPT-6 in ChatGPT on October 7, 2026. The release introduces Intelligent UI, designed to make responses more interactive and visually useful while improving everyday performance.
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Apple Pay launches in India
Apple Pay is now live in India
Apple has officially launched Apple Pay in India. Users can make payments with supported Apple devices in stores, apps and on the web.
At launch, Apple says eligible Axis Bank-issued Visa and Mastercard credit cards can be added to Apple Pay. Support is available on iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch, with Mac support coming later.
Launch date: September 30, 2026.
Official source: Apple Newsroom India