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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.
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iPhone Air 2 Said to Be a Minor Upgrade, Still Coming This Year
iPhone Air 2 reportedly remains on track for a 2026 launch, with leaks pointing to a routine upgrade and minor hardware changes.
OpenAI’s First Device Could Debut in 2026 as Apple Veteran Joins Ive Team
OpenAI targets a 2026 unveiling, with Jony Ive leading design efforts and Apple veterans joining its first AI device push.
WhatsApp Web Is Finally Getting Group Voice and Video Calls
Group voice and video calls are coming to WhatsApp Web, bringing feature parity, larger calls, and better support on shared computers.
iPhone 18 Pro Will Not Get a Left-Side Punch-Hole Camera, Leak Says
New iPhone 18 Pro leak clears up hole-punch camera confusion and suggests a smaller Dynamic Island instead of a major front design change.
Apple Is Testing Less Obvious App Store Search Ads on iPhone
Apple tests a new App Store ad design on iPhone that makes sponsored results harder to distinguish from organic search listings.
According to Jon Prosser, iPhone 18 Pro Gets a Corner Dynamic Island
iPhone 18 Pro rumor suggests top-left camera cutout, under-display Face ID, and a shifted Dynamic Island design change.
Apple Pay Is Everywhere Except at Walmart in the US, Here's Why
Walmart still does not accept Apple Pay in the United States, forcing customers to use slower in app payment alternatives instead.
Apple Honors Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. With Homepage Tribute
Apple marks Martin Luther King Jr. Day with a homepage tribute, featuring quotes, historic photos, and links to books and podcasts.
Verizon Customers Report $50 to $200 Credits, But Only Under This Condition
Verizon customers claim larger outage credits, ranging from $50 to $200, when they explain work-related losses to support.
iPhone 18 Prices May Rise With Higher Storage, Base Models Expected to Stay the Same
Some iPhone 18 models may cost more due to rising memory prices, especially higher storage variants, while base models stay unchanged.
Mobile Users Are Spending More Time on Threads Than X
Threads overtakes X in daily mobile usage as iPhone users shift habits, driven by Meta features, creator focus, and steady growth.
iPhone 18 Pro to Use LTPO+ Displays to Enable Under-Screen Face ID
Apple plans LTPO+ displays for iPhone 18 Pro, enabling under-screen Face ID, tighter suppliers, and a major step toward all-screen design.
These Macs and iPads Are Getting OLED Displays Over the Next Three Years
Apple plans to bring OLED displays to iPad mini, MacBook Pro, iPad Air, iMac, and MacBook Air between 2026 and 2028.
Copilot+ PCs “Outperform” MacBook Air M4, According to Microsoft
Microsoft claims Copilot+ PCs beat MacBook Air M4, but its performance comparisons rely heavily on older hardware and selective benchmarks.
Apple Warns of “Extremely Sophisticated” Web Attacks on iPhones Running Older iOS Versions
Apple warns of WebKit exploits on iPhones, urges users to update iOS, reboot devices, and close security gaps immediately.
Apple’s Environmental Chief Lisa Jackson Retires After 13 Years
Lisa Jackson retires from Apple after 11 years, marking a leadership shift in the company’s environmental and public policy efforts.
Apple Reopens Sainte-Catherine Store in Downtown Montreal
Apple reopens its Sainte-Catherine store in Montreal, doubling its size inside a restored historic building with local art and accessibility upgrades.
Apple Fined $150,000 in New Jersey Over Retail Store Pricing Violations
Apple will pay a $150,000 fine in New Jersey after regulators found repeated in-store pricing and refund policy violations.
OpenAI Brings ChatGPT Go to the US and Confirms Ads are Coming
OpenAI launches ChatGPT Go in the U.S. for $8 per month and confirms ads testing for free and Go users soon.
The AI Rush Is Changing Apple’s Longstanding Advantage at TSMC
Apple faces growing competition from AI companies at TSMC, ending years of preferential chip access and increasing long term silicon costs.
Foldable iPhone Will Run on the Same A20 Pro Chip as iPhone 18 pro
Apple’s first foldable iPhone will debut with the A20 Pro chip, matching iPhone 18 Pro performance, efficiency, and design ambitions.
New MacBook Pro With OLED Enters Production Sooner Than Planned
Samsung begins early OLED production for Apple’s next MacBook Pro, signaling a redesigned model with new display, touchscreen, and M6 chip.
App of the Week: Screencap Shows What You Did Yesterday
Open source Mac app that records your activity helps you remember yesterday track progress share and understand time went.
