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Spotify Cracks Down on Family Plan Sharing with Dynamic QR Codes
Spotify is using dynamic QR codes to verify Family plan locations. Learn how the new system blocks remote sharing and what happens to unverified accounts.
Apple TV 4K comes with 3 months of Apple TV, HomePod mini 2 with Apple Music
Buy the new Apple TV 4K and Apple adds three months of its streaming service. The speakers and HomeView come with Apple Music instead.
Apple iPhone Sales Drop 20% in India During a Tough Third Quarter
Apple iPhone sales in India fell 20 percent in Q3 2026 as higher prices and cautious consumer spending slowed down the entire mobile market.
China's Smartphone Market Hits 14-Year Low as Apple and Huawei Grow
China smartphone shipments hit a 14-year low in Q3 2026 due to rising memory costs, but Apple and Huawei managed to grow their market share significantly.
Apple's App Replacement Entitlement lets you move data to a developer's new app
When a developer swaps an old app for a new one, an Apple system prompt can now offer to bring your data and settings along.
Claude Code Agent Catches Crypto Miner Melting Down A Mac
Claude Code AI agent helps a developer discover and safely remove a hidden crypto miner that was overheating their Mac and draining its processing power.
Apple Watch hypertension alerts reach the Philippines, but not on Series 12
Filipino Apple Watch owners can now get hypertension alerts, but only on older models. Series 12 and Ultra 4 support is expected next year.
Apple Acquires Audio AI Firm Samplab to Supercharge Logic Pro
Apple acquired AI audio firm Samplab to improve Logic Pro. The Zurich-based startup built tools for stem splitting and editing individual notes in chords.
Masked Rioters Loot Apple and Luxury Stores During French Protests
Protests in France about rising living costs turned violent as masked rioters looted two Apple stores and several luxury boutiques across multiple regions.
How to set up HomePod mini 2: an iPhone or iPad on the latest iOS, not a Mac
Your Mac can play audio through HomePod mini 2 later, but it cannot set it up. Apple says you need an iPhone or iPad on current software.
Qualcomm Rejects Overheating Claims Around Its Upcoming Flagship Processor
Qualcomm rejects reports claiming the Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 overheats, as Samsung reportedly tests Exynos chips for the Galaxy S27 Ultra.
How Live Caller ID Lookup checks spam numbers without revealing who's calling
A caller ID app can flag a spam call without its server learning which number rang you, your IP address or who you are.
Android Auto Might Soon Let You Use Apps From Your Work Profile
Android Auto might soon add support for work profiles. This new update will let drivers safely receive business notifications and alerts while commuting.
A Leaked iPhone 18 Dummy Reveals A Massive Camera Bump Change
A new leaked dummy unit for the upcoming iPhone 18 reveals a massive camera housing and exposed MagSafe magnets ahead of its rumored spring 2027 release.
Google Gemini 4 AI Agents Defeat Minecraft Without Any Human Help
Four Google Gemini 4 agents defeated Minecraft with zero human intervention. They teamed up to gather supplies and slay the Ender Dragon in a big victory.
Les Benjamins Cappadocia show: designed on iPad Pro, shot on iPhone 18 Pro Max
Three giant flower-shaped balloons, 10 looks and a runway in Cappadocia’s Rose Valley, all sketched on iPad Pro and filmed on iPhone 18 Pro Max.
HomePod mini 2 and Apple TV 4K are on sale in the EU, but without Siri AI
EU buyers can order the new speaker for €169 and the new Apple TV for €349. They get classic Siri, not the Siri AI Apple built the launch around.
Apple Prepares To Debut 1.4nm A22 Pro Chips As TSMC Scales Up In 2028
Apple prepares to launch its first 1.4nm processors in 2028 as TSMC speeds up mass production. This change aims to meet solid demand driven by the AI boom.
ChatGPT Gains Powerful New Skills Inside the Google Chrome Browser
OpenAI updated its ChatGPT extension for Google Chrome to read, summarize, and act across your open web tabs while giving you strict privacy controls.
Disney plans to hire most of bankrupt start-up Character.AI staff
Disney is offering jobs to dozens of Character.AI workers after the chatbot start-up filed for bankruptcy following heavy legal and financial struggles.
WhatsApp Is Building a New In-App Browser for Links in iOS Chats
WhatsApp is developing an in-app browser for iOS users. This new tool will let you open and read shared web links without ever leaving your conversations.
Apple Explains Samsung's Role in the iPhone Duo Foldable Screen
Learn how Apple and Samsung worked together to build the custom folding screen for the iPhone Duo, featuring a hidden camera and a unique matte finish.
Safari Technology Preview 254 adds live pinch-to-zoom on Mac and calc-size()
Apple’s latest Safari test build keeps pages sharp as you pinch to zoom on a Mac, and lets web designers animate a box to its natural height.