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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.
Articles by Rajat Saini
Carl Pei to Apple CEO Tim Cook: 'Need More Product Help?'
Carl Pei congratulates ex-Nothing designer Mladen Hoyss on joining Apple, while sending a subtle product jab to Tim Cook on X.
Former Trump Officials Join Tim Cook in Veto of Texas Age Bill
Former Trump officials join Tim Cook in urging Texas Governor Abbott to veto SB 2420, citing privacy, censorship, and government overreach concerns.
Trump Adds Samsung to Tariff Threat, Says Apple Not Alone
Trump expands proposed 25% tariff to include Samsung and all foreign-made smartphones, urging Apple and others to shift production to the U.S.
Leak Suggests Apple Tested M3 Ultra Chip in MacBook Pro
Apple tested an M3 Ultra MacBook Pro internally, but thermal and power limits likely kept it from reaching production, according to leaked iOS files.
Kuo: Apple Better Off Paying Tariff Than Moving iPhone Production to U.S.
Apple should absorb a 25% tariff rather than move iPhone production to the U.S., says analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, citing profitability and risk.
Apple Fights Texas Law Requiring Age Checks on App Store Users
Apple is pushing back against a Texas law requiring age checks on App Store users, citing privacy concerns and ramping up lobbying efforts.
Android 16 Copies iOS Live Activities with ‘Live Updates’
Android 16 introduces Live Updates, a real-time notification feature like iOS Live Activities, coming to phones in 2025 and wearables in 2026.
Microsoft Bing Video Creator Powered by Sora AI Set to Launch on iOS
Create AI videos from text with Bing Video Creator, powered by Sora. Now on web, Android, and coming soon to iOS.
Trump Threatens 25% Tariff on Apple iPhones Made Outside U.S.
Trump threatens 25% tariff on Apple iPhones made outside the U.S., pressuring Apple to shift production from India to domestic factories.
Job Listing Confirms Apple Calendar App Revamp Before WWDC25
Apple confirms a major Calendar app revamp, hinting at AI-powered features from Mayday Labs ahead of WWDC and iOS 19 launch.
Apple’s India Strategy Speeds Up With New Foxconn Campus
Apple expands in India with Foxconn’s $2.56B iPhone plant near Bengaluru, boosting local production and reducing reliance on China.
‘Rounded’ Voice Debuts in Claude App with Claude 4 Intro on iOS
Claude app on iOS adds new “Rounded” voice alongside Claude 4 rollout, enhancing user interaction with advanced AI and personalized voice options.
Udio Launches iOS Mobile App with Subscription Plans Up to $30
Udio launches its iOS app with AI music creation features and subscription plans up to $30 amid ongoing copyright lawsuits and legal scrutiny.
Spotify Says New iOS Payment Option Boosted Subscriptions
Spotify says external payments on iOS led to a sharp rise in Premium upgrades, following Apple’s court-ordered policy change supporting web billing.
Microsoft Releases AI Shell Preview 4 with Major macOS Upgrades
Microsoft releases AI Shell Preview 4 with major macOS upgrades, new agents, Entra ID support, and improved sidecar performance in iTerm2.
Apple Vision Pro May Soon Adjust to Fit Your Eyes Perfectly
Apple’s new patent shows Vision Pro may soon feature adjustable displays that adapt to your eyes for improved comfort and visual alignment.
Vivaldi 7.4 for iOS Brings Background Audio and Smarter Tab Management
Vivaldi 7.4 for iOS introduces background audio playback, smarter tab management, per-site keyboard shortcuts, and a modernized interface.
Apple Pushes Hand Gesture Tech Forward for Macs and Vision
Apple advances hand gesture control for Macs and iDevices, using gaze tracking and peripheral detection to enhance precision in future user interactions.
Apple To Launch Smart Glasses in 2026, Drops Watch Camera Plans
Apple plans to launch AI-powered smart glasses in 2026 and cancels its smartwatch camera project, shifting focus to next-gen wearable technology.
Kuo: OpenAI and Jony Ive’s “io” AI Device to Launch in 2027
OpenAI and Jony Ive plan to launch a compact, wearable AI device in 2027, aiming to redefine hardware beyond smartphones and screens.
Anthropic’s Claude 4 Rolling Out on iOS
Anthropic launches Claude 4 AI models on iOS, bringing advanced coding, reasoning, and agent capabilities to mobile users with extended performance.
Can Xiaomi’s New Xring O1 Chip Compete with Apple Silicon?
Xiaomi launches the Xring O1 chip to rival Apple Silicon, signaling a major shift toward in-house tech, EVs, and AI innovation.
Several Apple IDs Leaked in Unsecured Database of 184M Accounts
Massive leak exposes 184 million login credentials, including Apple IDs, risking security across major platforms and government accounts worldwide.






















