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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
Apple TV Wins Rights to Brandon Sanderson’s Cosmere Books for Films and TV
Apple secures Brandon Sanderson’s Cosmere rights, planning Mistborn films and Stormlight TV series as its first major fantasy franchise push.
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Sebastiaan de With joins Apple’s Human Interface Design team as Halide launches Mark III, marking a key moment for iPhone camera design.
iOS 26.3 Beta 3 Breaks Continuity Features on iPhone 17 and iPad Pro (M5)
iOS 26.3 Beta 3 breaks Continuity features on iPhone 17 and iPad Pro M5, including iPhone Mirroring and Sidecar.
Apple Delays iOS Billing Deadline for Patreon Creators by a Full Year
Apple sets a 2026 deadline forcing Patreon creators onto Apple’s billing system, triggering a 30 percent fee on iOS subscriptions.
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Apple Vision Pro is not discontinued. This article explains Apple’s strategy, production cuts, M5 upgrade, specs, and what comes next.
Apple TV Reveals Ted Lasso Season 4 With New Team and Summer Premiere
Ted Lasso season 4 on Apple TV returns this summer with a new women’s team, familiar cast, and a fresh story direction.
'Numbers' update focuses on design polish and smarter data tools
Numbers update introduces Liquid Glass design, editable shapes, and smarter data tools, with Magic Fill and templates for Creator Studio users.
'Keynote' update adds Liquid Glass and AI-powered presentation tools
Keynote update adds Liquid Glass visuals, HDR support, and AI presentation tools, with advanced features exclusive to Apple Creator Studio subscribers.
'Pages' gets a Liquid Glass refresh with new Creator Studio tools
Pages update brings Liquid Glass design, editable shapes, and Creator Studio features across iOS 26, iPadOS 26, and macOS Tahoe.
Criminal Record Season 2 Premiere Date Revealed by Apple TV
Criminal Record Season 2 returns to Apple TV in April with eight episodes, weekly releases, a darker case, and higher stakes.
Apple Loses Top Spot at TSMC as Nvidia Becomes Its Biggest Customer
Apple loses TSMC’s top customer position in 2026 as Nvidia’s AI chip demand reshapes foundry revenue and investment priorities.
Apple Creator Studio Now Available: Price, Apps, AI Features and More
Apple launches Creator Studio subscription with Final Cut Pro, Logic Pro, Pixelmator Pro, AI tools, pricing, free trial details, and system requirements.
Apple CEO Tim Cook Addresses Minneapolis Killings in Internal Memo
Tim Cook addresses Minneapolis killings in an internal Apple memo, urging deescalation after criticism over his White House appearance
iPhone 18 Teleconverter Rumors Hint at Major Zoom Upgrade for Pro Models
iPhone 18 Pro camera rumors suggest Apple is testing variable aperture lenses and a possible teleconverter to improve optical zoom performance.
Apple Pauses Older iOS Updates in Australia Due to iPhone Network Problems
Apple pauses several iOS updates in Australia after Telstra reports network issues affecting older iPhones, including problems with emergency calls.
Volvo Reaffirms Its Commitment to Apple CarPlay, Even as Rivals Pull Back
Volvo confirms Apple CarPlay will remain available in all its cars, including EVs, while still investing in native infotainment software.
Apple TV Adds Richard Gere to “The Off Weeks” Cast
Richard Gere joins Apple TV series The Off Weeks, starring Jessica Chastain and Ben Stiller, with no release date announced,
iPhone 18 Price Hikes May Be Avoided, Says Supply Chain Analyst
Apple plans to keep iPhone 18 prices steady despite rising memory and chip costs, according to supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo.
WhatsApp Introduces Strict Account Settings and Strengthens Protection Against Spyware
WhatsApp introduces Strict Account Settings and upgrades internal protections to reduce spyware risks and give users stronger privacy controls.
Shrinking Season 4 Confirmed as Season 3 Premieres Today on Apple TV
Apple TV renews Shrinking for season 4 as season 3 premieres, confirming returning cast and extending Bill Lawrence’s comedy series.
Apple Watch Adds Hypertension Alerts in Seven More Countries
Apple expands Apple Watch hypertension notifications to seven new countries, giving users in 170 regions early alerts for high blood pressure.
visionOS 26.3 Public Beta 3 Is Now Live for Vision Pro Users
Apple releases visionOS 26.3 public beta 3 for Vision Pro with build 23N5613b, preparing for February launch and upcoming 26.4 betas.
watchOS 26.3 Public Beta 3 Is Out Now for Apple Watch
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