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Apple Intelligence May Launch in China Despite Regulatory Risks
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Apple Intelligence May Launch in China Despite Regulatory Risks

Rajat Saini · June 17, 2025

Apple plans to launch Apple Intelligence in China using Alibaba’s Qwen3 AI, despite U.S. national security and censorship concerns.

Save $400 on Apple’s 24-inch M3 iMac (16GB/512GB) at Best Buy
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Save $400 on Apple's 24-inch M3 iMac (16GB/512GB) at Best Buy

Mehak Siddiqui · June 17, 2025

Need a new all-in-one desktop? Save $400 and get the 24-inch M3 iMac for just $1399 at Best Buy. Check out the details here.

5 macOS Tahoe Features Coming to Older Intel Macs
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5 macOS Tahoe Features Coming to Older Intel Macs

Jose Luansing Jr. · June 17, 2025

Is macOS 26 solely focusing on newer Macs? Not necessarily. Here are five macOS Tahoe features that you can expect on older Intel Mac models.

Amazon Slashes $380 Off Apple’s 14-Inch M2 Pro MacBook Pro (16GB/1TB)
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Amazon Slashes $380 Off Apple's 14-Inch M2 Pro MacBook Pro (16GB/1TB)

Nick deCourville · June 17, 2025

Any professional in need of an upgrade should check out this 14-inch M2 Pro MacBook Pro (16GB/1TB) now available at Amazon.

Deal Alert: $700 Off Apple’s Most Powerful 16-Inch MacBook Pro at Best Buy
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Deal Alert: $700 Off Apple’s Most Powerful 16-Inch MacBook Pro at Best Buy

Kanika Gogia · June 17, 2025

Looking for an insanely powerful Mac? You can score the 16-inch M3 Max MacBook Pro with 48GB RAM and 1TB storage for just $3,199 at Best Buy.

Future iPhones Could Get Twin Laser Auto Focus for Sharp Photos on the Move
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Future iPhones Could Get Twin Laser Auto Focus for Sharp Photos on the Move

Yadullah Abidi · June 17, 2025

Apple patent details two invisible lasers that team up for faster, more accurate focus, promising sharper iPhone photos even through glass.

B&H Slashes $600 Off 14-Inch M3 Pro MacBook Pro (18GB/512GB), Deal Ends June 19
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B&H Slashes $600 Off 14-Inch M3 Pro MacBook Pro (18GB/512GB), Deal Ends June 19

Kanika Gogia · June 17, 2025

B&H is offering $600 off the 14-inch M3 Pro MacBook Pro. This is a limited-time deal that ends June 19. Get all the details here.

Update Your Hackintosh macOS: A Before, During & After How-To Guide
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Update Your Hackintosh macOS: A Before, During & After How-To Guide

Bemfica de Oliva · June 17, 2025

Want to try new features? Afraid of missing security updates? Need visual changes? No matter the reason, it’s easy to update your Hackintosh!

Apple’s Budget iPads Struggle to Keep Up With Modern Mobile Games
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Apple’s Budget iPads Struggle to Keep Up With Modern Mobile Games

Rajat Saini · June 16, 2025

Budget iPads with 3GB RAM can no longer run Fortnite or Roblox smoothly, pushing users to upgrade for better gaming performance.

Apple Music Chief Calls Spotify’s Free Tier a “Terrible Mistake”
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Apple Music Chief Calls Spotify’s Free Tier a “Terrible Mistake”

Rajat Saini · June 16, 2025

Apple Music chief Oliver Schusser criticizes Spotify’s free tier, calling it a “terrible mistake” that devalues music as an art form.

Apple Intelligence Nears China Launch as Alibaba Adapts Qwen3 for Apple Devices
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Apple Intelligence Nears China Launch as Alibaba Adapts Qwen3 for Apple Devices

Rajat Saini · June 16, 2025

Apple partners with Alibaba to bring Apple Intelligence to China, with Qwen3 AI now compatible with Apple’s MLX architecture and iOS devices.

homeOS 26 Is Alive, and Could Headline a Smart-Display Launch This Fall
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homeOS 26 Is Alive, and Could Headline a Smart-Display Launch This Fall

Yadullah Abidi · June 16, 2025

Apple kept homeOS 26 off the WWDC stage, but leaks reveal smart-display plans and a 2026 Siri changing the company’s entire home strategy.

Apple Drops iOS 18.6, macOS 15.6 Betas to Patch Bugs Before Big Fall Updates
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Apple Drops iOS 18.6, macOS 15.6 Betas to Patch Bugs Before Big Fall Updates

Yadullah Abidi · June 16, 2025

Developers can now test iOS 18.6, macOS 15.6, watchOS 11.6, tvOS 18.6 and visionOS 2.6 ahead of Apple’s major fall releases.

Dutch Court Locks Apple into €50 Million Fine over Dating-App Fees
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Dutch Court Locks Apple into €50 Million Fine over Dating-App Fees

Yadullah Abidi · June 16, 2025

Rotterdam judges confirm Apple abused App-Store dominance, upholding a €50 M fine for blocking cheaper payment routes in Dutch dating apps.

Apple Says “No Chatbot,” but iOS 26 Shortcuts Let You Build One Anyway
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Apple Says “No Chatbot,” but iOS 26 Shortcuts Let You Build One Anyway

Yadullah Abidi · June 16, 2025

A new action in iOS 26 Shortcuts lets anyone prompt Apple’s language model, challenging the company’s claim it isn’t shipping a chatbot.

iOS 18.6 Beta Likely Arriving Soon as Build Number Leaks
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iOS 18.6 Beta Likely Arriving Soon as Build Number Leaks

Rajat Saini · June 16, 2025

Apple prepares to release iOS 18.6 beta soon, likely the final update before iOS 26, focusing on fixes and possible regional features.

I Used macOS Tahoe for 48 Hours and It Drove Me Nuts, Here’s Why
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I Used macOS Tahoe for 48 Hours and It Drove Me Nuts, Here's Why

Jose Luansing Jr. · June 16, 2025

Thinking of updating? Hold on! Before you do, check out why the Developer Beta of macOS Tahoe drove me nuts after 48 hours of testing.

Apple’s SDK Shift Hints at Foldable iPhone in the Works
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Apple’s SDK Shift Hints at Foldable iPhone in the Works

Rajat Saini · June 16, 2025

Apple’s iOS 26 SDK drops default app scaling, hinting at upcoming foldable iPhone with new aspect ratios and hardware-specific UI demands.

Apple Faces Investor Pressure to Acquire AI Startups
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Apple Faces Investor Pressure to Acquire AI Startups

Rajat Saini · June 16, 2025

Analysts say Apple must speed up AI development. Slow progress after WWDC 2025 may force the company into major AI acquisitions.

Apple Intelligence vs. ChatGPT: Why Apple Chose to Outsource Its Future
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Apple Intelligence vs. ChatGPT: Why Apple Chose to Outsource Its Future

Rajat Saini · June 16, 2025

Apple relies on OpenAI’s ChatGPT for key AI features, raising questions about its long-term strategy and control over Apple Intelligence.

Why Apple’s Liquid Glass Interface Feels More Like Marketing Than Innovation
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Why Apple's Liquid Glass Interface Feels More Like Marketing Than Innovation

Rajat Saini · June 15, 2025

Apple’s new Liquid Glass interface looks impressive but lacks functional innovation, serving more as a marketing move than a user-focused upgrade.

macOS Tahoe Solves the Clipboard Problem Mac Users Have Had for Years
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macOS Tahoe Solves the Clipboard Problem Mac Users Have Had for Years

Ayush Patel · June 14, 2025

macOS Tahoe arrives with a built-in clipboard manager in Spotlight Search that solves the clipboard problem Mac users have had for years.

How To Capture HDR Screenshots and Screen Recordings on iOS 26
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How To Capture HDR Screenshots and Screen Recordings on iOS 26

Nick deCourville · June 14, 2025

A new feature in iOS 26 allows users to capture screenshots and screen recordings in HDR, here’s how you can quickly enable it.

5 Ways Spotlight Search Just Got Better in macOS Tahoe
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5 Ways Spotlight Search Just Got Better in macOS Tahoe

Ayush Patel · June 14, 2025

Learn more about all the new things you can do with Spotlight Search to supercharge your productivity in macOS Tahoe.

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