Apple adds five devices to its obsolete list, ending hardware support for older iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch variants, and Beats hardware.
Rajat Saini
Rajat is a journalist who writes about Apple and iOS with deep technical knowledge. At MacObserver, he tracks every iOS update, new iPhone releases, and explains how new features and system changes affect users and developers. He regularly digs into iOS beta builds, tests updates on his iPhone, and looks for hidden changes and behind-the-scenes improvements.
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Apple Podcasts keeps opening random shows without user action, raising concerns about security, control, and unwanted automatic app behavior today.
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