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Apple Intelligence May Launch in China Despite Regulatory Risks
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Apple Intelligence May Launch in China Despite Regulatory Risks

Rajat Saini · June 17, 2025

Apple plans to launch Apple Intelligence in China using Alibaba’s Qwen3 AI, despite U.S. national security and censorship concerns.

Future iPhones Could Get Twin Laser Auto Focus for Sharp Photos on the Move
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Future iPhones Could Get Twin Laser Auto Focus for Sharp Photos on the Move

Yadullah Abidi · June 17, 2025

Apple patent details two invisible lasers that team up for faster, more accurate focus, promising sharper iPhone photos even through glass.

Apple’s Budget iPads Struggle to Keep Up With Modern Mobile Games
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Apple’s Budget iPads Struggle to Keep Up With Modern Mobile Games

Rajat Saini · June 16, 2025

Budget iPads with 3GB RAM can no longer run Fortnite or Roblox smoothly, pushing users to upgrade for better gaming performance.

Apple Music Chief Calls Spotify’s Free Tier a “Terrible Mistake”
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Apple Music Chief Calls Spotify’s Free Tier a “Terrible Mistake”

Rajat Saini · June 16, 2025

Apple Music chief Oliver Schusser criticizes Spotify’s free tier, calling it a “terrible mistake” that devalues music as an art form.

Apple Intelligence Nears China Launch as Alibaba Adapts Qwen3 for Apple Devices
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Apple Intelligence Nears China Launch as Alibaba Adapts Qwen3 for Apple Devices

Rajat Saini · June 16, 2025

Apple partners with Alibaba to bring Apple Intelligence to China, with Qwen3 AI now compatible with Apple’s MLX architecture and iOS devices.

homeOS 26 Is Alive, and Could Headline a Smart-Display Launch This Fall
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homeOS 26 Is Alive, and Could Headline a Smart-Display Launch This Fall

Yadullah Abidi · June 16, 2025

Apple kept homeOS 26 off the WWDC stage, but leaks reveal smart-display plans and a 2026 Siri changing the company’s entire home strategy.

Apple Drops iOS 18.6, macOS 15.6 Betas to Patch Bugs Before Big Fall Updates
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Apple Drops iOS 18.6, macOS 15.6 Betas to Patch Bugs Before Big Fall Updates

Yadullah Abidi · June 16, 2025

Developers can now test iOS 18.6, macOS 15.6, watchOS 11.6, tvOS 18.6 and visionOS 2.6 ahead of Apple’s major fall releases.

Dutch Court Locks Apple into €50 Million Fine over Dating-App Fees
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Dutch Court Locks Apple into €50 Million Fine over Dating-App Fees

Yadullah Abidi · June 16, 2025

Rotterdam judges confirm Apple abused App-Store dominance, upholding a €50 M fine for blocking cheaper payment routes in Dutch dating apps.

Apple Says “No Chatbot,” but iOS 26 Shortcuts Let You Build One Anyway
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Apple Says “No Chatbot,” but iOS 26 Shortcuts Let You Build One Anyway

Yadullah Abidi · June 16, 2025

A new action in iOS 26 Shortcuts lets anyone prompt Apple’s language model, challenging the company’s claim it isn’t shipping a chatbot.

iOS 18.6 Beta Likely Arriving Soon as Build Number Leaks
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iOS 18.6 Beta Likely Arriving Soon as Build Number Leaks

Rajat Saini · June 16, 2025

Apple prepares to release iOS 18.6 beta soon, likely the final update before iOS 26, focusing on fixes and possible regional features.

I Used macOS Tahoe for 48 Hours and It Drove Me Nuts, Here’s Why
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I Used macOS Tahoe for 48 Hours and It Drove Me Nuts, Here's Why

Jose Luansing Jr. · June 16, 2025

Thinking of updating? Hold on! Before you do, check out why the Developer Beta of macOS Tahoe drove me nuts after 48 hours of testing.

Apple’s SDK Shift Hints at Foldable iPhone in the Works
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Apple’s SDK Shift Hints at Foldable iPhone in the Works

Rajat Saini · June 16, 2025

Apple’s iOS 26 SDK drops default app scaling, hinting at upcoming foldable iPhone with new aspect ratios and hardware-specific UI demands.

Apple Faces Investor Pressure to Acquire AI Startups
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Apple Faces Investor Pressure to Acquire AI Startups

Rajat Saini · June 16, 2025

Analysts say Apple must speed up AI development. Slow progress after WWDC 2025 may force the company into major AI acquisitions.

Apple Intelligence vs. ChatGPT: Why Apple Chose to Outsource Its Future
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Apple Intelligence vs. ChatGPT: Why Apple Chose to Outsource Its Future

Rajat Saini · June 16, 2025

Apple relies on OpenAI’s ChatGPT for key AI features, raising questions about its long-term strategy and control over Apple Intelligence.

Why Apple’s Liquid Glass Interface Feels More Like Marketing Than Innovation
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Why Apple's Liquid Glass Interface Feels More Like Marketing Than Innovation

Rajat Saini · June 15, 2025

Apple’s new Liquid Glass interface looks impressive but lacks functional innovation, serving more as a marketing move than a user-focused upgrade.

Apple Launches Free Repair Program for Faulty M2 Mac mini Units
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Apple Launches Free Repair Program for Faulty M2 Mac mini Units

Rajat Saini · June 14, 2025

Apple launches a free repair program for M2 Mac mini units facing power issues. Check your serial number to confirm eligibility.

Why iOS 26 Still Can’t Multitask Like an Android in 2025
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Why iOS 26 Still Can’t Multitask Like an Android in 2025

Rajat Saini · June 14, 2025

iPhone users in 2025 still can’t multitask like Android users. No split screen, no floating windows, just one app at a time.

Apple Launches Global Tour to Showcase WWDC25 Updates
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Apple Launches Global Tour to Showcase WWDC25 Updates

Rajat Saini · June 13, 2025

Apple launches global in-person and online sessions to explore WWDC25 updates, offering deep dives into new tools, platforms, and technologies.

Apple Will Finally Let You Take Your Passkeys With You
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Apple Will Finally Let You Take Your Passkeys With You

Yadullah Abidi · June 13, 2025

Apple’s next updates add a quick “export” button, so switching iPhones or trying a new password manager won’t mean starting from scratch.

3DMark Finally Arrives on macOS
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3DMark Finally Arrives on macOS

Parvez Mulla · June 13, 2025

Popular computer benchmarking tool 3DMark is now natively available on macOS. The Mac app can be downloaded on Steam.

AirTag Ping Outsmarts Car Thieves, Leads Owners to Stolen Jaguar
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AirTag Ping Outsmarts Car Thieves, Leads Owners to Stolen Jaguar

Yadullah Abidi · June 13, 2025

A covert Apple AirTag broadcast live pings that let a Brook Green couple locate and reclaim their stolen Jaguar within hours.

Apple Quietly Updates iOS 26 Developer Beta to Fix Early Issues
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Apple Quietly Updates iOS 26 Developer Beta to Fix Early Issues

Rajat Saini · June 13, 2025

Apple updates iOS 26 developer beta just days after release, likely fixing bugs without adding features. Public beta arrives in July.

Apple Unlocks Promo Codes for Every In-App Purchase
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Apple Unlocks Promo Codes for Every In-App Purchase

Yadullah Abidi · June 13, 2025

Apple is bringing promo codes to the App Store, giving devs a new way to market one-time items and subscriptions.

iOS 26 Will Carve Out Storage So Updates Don’t Crash
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iOS 26 Will Carve Out Storage So Updates Don’t Crash

Yadullah Abidi · June 13, 2025

The next iPhone software will quietly set aside storage before downloading, cutting update failures on low-capacity devices.

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