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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
iOS 26.3 Beta: All the New Features and Changes So Far
iOS 26.3 beta 2 shows no notable changes so far. Beta 1 introduced key updates. We will report if more appear.
iOS 26.2.1 Update Coming Soon for iPhone Users
Apple is testing iOS 26.2.1, a minor update with fixes, arriving soon before iOS 26.3 releases later this month publicly.
Elon Musk Flags “Unreasonable Power” in Apple Google AI Partnership
Elon Musk criticizes Apple and Google’s Gemini powered Siri deal, warning it gives Google excessive power across AI platforms.
iOS 26.3 Beta 2 Adds RCS Support for Telekom Hungary and Singtel
iOS 26.3 beta 2 adds RCS support for Telekom Hungary and Singtel, improving iPhone messaging with Android users globally testing.
Apple Locks in Gemini as the Core of Its AI Stack, Not Just Siri
Apple confirms Google Gemini as the foundation of Apple Intelligence, powering future features beyond Siri while keeping privacy on-device intact.
Apple Says 2026 was a "Record-Breaking Year" for Its Services Business
Apple says 2025 delivered a record-breaking year for services, with Apple Music, Apple TV, App Store growth, payments milestones, worldwide.
tvOS 26.3 Beta 2 Is Out Now for Apple TV Developers
Apple releases tvOS 26.3 beta 2 for developers with new build, update steps, and early details on fixes performance gains.
Apple Rolls Out visionOS 26.3 Beta 2 for Vision Pro
visionOS 26.3 beta 2 is now available for developers, bringing minor fixes, stability improvements, and small Safari changes to Apple Vision Pro.
Apple Rolls Out watchOS 26.3 Beta 2 to Developers
watchOS 26.3 beta 2 is now available for developers, bringing a new build number, bug fixes, stability improvements, and performance refinements.
Apple Ships iPadOS 26.3 Beta 2 to Developers
Apple releases iPadOS 26.3 beta 2 for developers, adding fixes, minor changes, and improvements, with build number and update instructions.
Apple Releases iOS 26.3 Beta 2 to Developers
Apple releases iOS 26.3 beta 2 for developers with a new build, installation steps, and a summary of reported changes.
macOS Tahoe 26.3 Beta 2 Now Available for Developers
macOS Tahoe 26.3 beta 2 is now available for developers, bringing build updates, stability fixes, and refinements ahead of release.
AI Chips Are Challenging Apple’s Longtime Dominance at TSMC
Apple built TSMC’s model, but AI customers now share influence, reshaping chip funding, early node access, and Apple’s role globally.
Grok Blocked in Two Countries Over 'Non-Consensual' Deepfake Images
Two countries block Grok over nonconsensual deepfakes as lawmakers pressure Apple and Google while investigations expand into AI safety failures.
Google Chrome Will Drop macOS Monterey Support With Version 150
Chrome 150 ends support for macOS Monterey. Future versions require macOS 13. Learn changes, timelines, and options for affected users.
Apple Outpaces Samsung to Become No.1 Smartphone Brand in 2026
Apple led global smartphone market in 2025 with 20% share fastest growth strong iPhone demand while analysts warn about 2026.
Apple Confirms Google Gemini Will Run the Next Version of Siri
Apple confirms Google Gemini will power Siri’s next upgrade, bringing personal context, deeper app controls, and a long-delayed AI revamp.
macOS Tahoe’s Rounded Corners Are Breaking Basic Window Resizing
macOS Tahoe’s rounded window corners shrink the resize area, making window resizing unreliable and forcing users to grab outside the window.
Instagram Says “No Breach” After Suspicious Login Warnings
Instagram says no data breach occurred after users received password reset emails, despite claims that millions of accounts leaked online.
India’s New Smartphone Rules Put Apple’s Source Code Under Government Scrutiny
India plans smartphone security rules that worry Apple and Samsung, sparking debate over source code access and software control.
Apple Introduced the Mac mini 21 Years Ago, Here’s Why It Endures
The Mac mini turns 21 today. Here’s how Apple’s smallest desktop made macOS accessible and why it still matters today.
Apple’s iPhone 18 May Struggle to Feel Essential After iPhone 17
iPhone 18 could become Apple’s most painful product cycle, with higher costs, fewer standout upgrades, and a confusing foldable lineup.
Microsoft Is Retiring the Lens App on iOS, and OneDrive Is the Replacement
Microsoft is retiring the Lens app on iOS and Android, moving scanning features into OneDrive as its official replacement starting 2026.