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15 Months Later, iPhone Users Still Can’t Choose a Real Browser
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15 Months Later, iPhone Users Still Can’t Choose a Real Browser

Rajat Saini · July 14, 2025

Apple is accused of blocking real browser choice on iPhones in the EU, despite rules requiring support for third-party browser engines.

Launchpad Is Gone in macOS 26, But You Can Still Restore It
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Launchpad Is Gone in macOS 26, But You Can Still Restore It

Rajat Saini · July 14, 2025

Apple removes Launchpad in macOS 26 after 14 years. Here’s why it’s gone, and how you can still get it back.

Apple’s iPhone 17 Strategy: Dual Production Despite Chinese Pressure
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Apple’s iPhone 17 Strategy: Dual Production Despite Chinese Pressure

Rajat Saini · July 14, 2025

Apple plans simultaneous iPhone 17 production in India and China, challenging China’s dominance as Foxconn begins trial runs and tensions escalate.

Apple Bids $150 Million to Take Over F1 Streaming in the U.S.
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Apple Bids $150 Million to Take Over F1 Streaming in the U.S.

Rajat Saini · July 14, 2025

Apple is set to take over U.S. Formula 1 streaming rights with a $150 million bid, outpacing ESPN in the negotiations.

Apple’s Biggest Leadership Shakeup in Decades: Half of Senior Executives Could Exit Soon
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Apple's Biggest Leadership Shakeup in Decades: Half of Senior Executives Could Exit Soon

Rajat Saini · July 13, 2025

Apple faces its biggest leadership shakeup in decades as longtime executives exit and Tim Cook tightens control with no clear successor in sight.

Apple Executives Tim Cook and Eddy Cue Spotted at Sun Valley Conference
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Apple Executives Tim Cook and Eddy Cue Spotted at Sun Valley Conference

Rajat Saini · July 12, 2025

Apple CEO Tim Cook and Eddy Cue attend the secretive Sun Valley Conference, joining top tech and media leaders for private discussions and networking.

Lawsuit Over Apple Pay ‘Bribe’ Dismissed, Merchants Given 30 Days
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Lawsuit Over Apple Pay ‘Bribe’ Dismissed, Merchants Given 30 Days

Rajat Saini · July 12, 2025

A judge dismissed a lawsuit accusing Apple, Visa, and Mastercard of collusion over payment fees, but merchants can refile within 30 days.

Apple’s 2025 EU ‘Back to School’ Offer: Free AirPods, Upgrades, and More
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Apple’s 2025 EU 'Back to School' Offer: Free AirPods, Upgrades, and More

Rajat Saini · July 11, 2025

Apple’s 2025 Back to School promo in Europe offers students free AirPods, gift cards, and major discounts on Macs and iPads.

Apple’s First Foldable iPhone Set for 2026 as Samsung Wraps Display Line
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Apple’s First Foldable iPhone Set for 2026 as Samsung Wraps Display Line

Rajat Saini · July 11, 2025

Apple’s foldable iPhone is set for 2026, with Samsung finalizing a dedicated OLED display line and securing an exclusive supply deal.

iCloud Password Autofill Now Works in Firefox on Windows
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iCloud Password Autofill Now Works in Firefox on Windows

Rajat Saini · July 10, 2025

Apple has added Firefox support to iCloud for Windows, letting users autofill and manage iCloud Passwords directly in Mozilla on Windows 11.

Apple to Refresh Vision Pro This Year, Budget Model Coming 2027
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Apple to Refresh Vision Pro This Year, Budget Model Coming 2027

Rajat Saini · July 10, 2025

Apple will launch a lighter, cheaper Vision Pro in 2027. A spec-bumped model with an M4 chip arrives later this year.

You Could Use Siri to Send Money Without Unlocking Your iPhone, Latest Apple Patent Suggests
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You Could Use Siri to Send Money Without Unlocking Your iPhone, Latest Apple Patent Suggests

Amalia Souris · July 10, 2025

The patent introduces a way for Siri to handle sensitive tasks without needing a Face ID scan or passcode, provided the user is wearing a verified device.

Meta Lures Apple’s AI Expert With Pay Package Worth Over $200 Million
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Meta Lures Apple’s AI Expert With Pay Package Worth Over $200 Million

Rajat Saini · July 9, 2025

Meta hired Apple’s top AI engineer with a $200 million offer, escalating the talent war as it builds its new superintelligence team.

Apple’s Mac Sales Jump 21%, But Lenovo, HP, and Dell Stay Ahead
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Apple’s Mac Sales Jump 21%, But Lenovo, HP, and Dell Stay Ahead

Rajat Saini · July 9, 2025

Apple led all major PC vendors in Q2 growth, but U.S. sales stalled as global demand held steady amid looming tariff concerns.

Apple Patent Hints at Apple Pencil That Works on Any Surface Without Touchscreen
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Apple Patent Hints at Apple Pencil That Works on Any Surface Without Touchscreen

Rajat Saini · July 9, 2025

Apple’s new patent reveals an Apple Pencil with optical sensors that create content on walls, desks, and non-touch surfaces without screens.

Apple’s Design Leadership Returns to CEO Tim Cook After Williams’ Retirement
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Apple's Design Leadership Returns to CEO Tim Cook After Williams' Retirement

Rajat Saini · July 9, 2025

Apple’s design team will report directly to CEO Tim Cook following COO Jeff Williams’ retirement, marking a major internal leadership shift.

Jeff Williams to Step Down as Apple COO After Nearly a Decade
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Jeff Williams to Step Down as Apple COO After Nearly a Decade

Rajat Saini · July 9, 2025

Jeff Williams retires as Apple COO after 27 years; Sabih Khan steps in to lead global operations in a planned leadership transition.

Apple Wins Appeal in Union-Busting Case at World Trade Center Store
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Apple Wins Appeal in Union-Busting Case at World Trade Center Store

Rajat Saini · July 9, 2025

U.S. court overturns NLRB ruling against Apple, clearing the company of union-busting charges at its World Trade Center store.

Macs and Apple Watches Face Price Pressure Under New U.S. Tariff
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Macs and Apple Watches Face Price Pressure Under New U.S. Tariff

Rajat Saini · July 8, 2025

Apple faces a 36% U.S. import tariff on Macs and Apple Watches made in Thailand, starting August 1, impacting production costs.

Apple’s AI Chief Behind Genmoji and Siri Revamp Joins Meta
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Apple's AI Chief Behind Genmoji and Siri Revamp Joins Meta

Rajat Saini · July 8, 2025

Apple’s top AI executive Ruoming Pang leaves for Meta, signaling growing instability in Apple’s AI team and Meta’s aggressive hiring strategy.

Frustrated with Shorts? YouTube Might Give Them Their Own iOS App
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Frustrated with Shorts? YouTube Might Give Them Their Own iOS App

Rajat Saini · July 8, 2025

YouTube users want Shorts removed from the main app. Now, signals suggest a standalone Shorts iOS app might finally be coming.

White House Adviser Hits Apple Over ‘Years of Delay’ in China Exit
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White House Adviser Hits Apple Over ‘Years of Delay’ in China Exit

Rajat Saini · July 8, 2025

Peter Navarro criticizes Tim Cook for delaying Apple’s China exit, calling it a long-running failure amid renewed Trump-era tariffs.

Apple Appeals US Ban on Blood Sensor Feature in Apple Watches
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Apple Appeals US Ban on Blood Sensor Feature in Apple Watches

Rajat Saini · July 8, 2025

Apple appeals U.S. court ruling that blocked blood-oxygen sensors in Apple Watch, arguing Masimo’s patent claims don’t justify the import ban.

Apple Maps May Soon Get Smarter Search and Built-In Thermal Warnings
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Apple Maps May Soon Get Smarter Search and Built-In Thermal Warnings

Rajat Saini · July 7, 2025

iOS 26 may add natural language search and smart thermal controls to Apple Maps, making navigation more intuitive and safer for your device.

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