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Morgan Wandell Exits Apple TV to Launch Kismet
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Morgan Wandell Exits Apple TV to Launch Kismet

Akshay Kumar · May 15, 2026

Morgan Wandell is leaving his role as head of international development at Apple TV to launch Kismet, a production entity building global television series.

Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition Arrives on Mac This May
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Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition Arrives on Mac This May

Akshay Kumar · May 15, 2026

Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition launches on Mac on May 28. Discover the included expansions, updated graphics, and where to buy this classic game.

Apple’s New iPhone 18 Modems Bring a Hidden Location Privacy Upgrade
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Apple's New iPhone 18 Modems Bring a Hidden Location Privacy Upgrade

Akshay Kumar · May 15, 2026

The custom modems in the upcoming iPhone 18 lineup will unlock a new privacy setting that hides your exact street address from cellular carriers.

Your iPhone Might Soon Have Service in Every Single Corner of the US
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Your iPhone Might Soon Have Service in Every Single Corner of the US

Akshay Kumar · May 15, 2026

AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile want to form a joint venture to beam cellular service directly from space. This move will finally fix rural network dead zones.

Apple Plans a Two-Stage Curved Display Upgrade for iPhone 20
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Apple Plans a Two-Stage Curved Display Upgrade for iPhone 20

Akshay Kumar · May 15, 2026

Apple plans a two-stage rollout for its 20th-anniversary iPhone display. A minor visual flaw in 2027 will be fixed with a new screen material later in 2028.

Tim Cook Joins Donald Trump And Elon Musk On A Key Trip To China
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Tim Cook Joins Donald Trump And Elon Musk On A Key Trip To China

Akshay Kumar · May 15, 2026

President Trump leads a major business trip to Beijing, bringing top executives like Tim Cook and Elon Musk to discuss trade deals with Chinese leaders.

Meta Launches Incognito Chat For WhatsApp And Its AI Assistant
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Meta Launches Incognito Chat For WhatsApp And Its AI Assistant

Akshay Kumar · May 15, 2026

Meta launched a new incognito chat mode for WhatsApp and its AI assistant. The mobile app update deletes messages and keeps data out of its training models.

Apple Increases US iPhone Sales While The Broader Market Shrinks
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Apple Increases US iPhone Sales While The Broader Market Shrinks

Akshay Kumar · May 15, 2026

Apple grew its US iPhone sales in early 2026 despite an overall market decline, driven by strong device demand and delayed competitor launches.

Apple’s Liquid Glass iOS 26 Design Wins Gold at Prestigious ADC Awards
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Apple’s Liquid Glass iOS 26 Design Wins Gold at Prestigious ADC Awards

Rajat Saini · May 15, 2026

Apple’s Liquid Glass design for iOS 26 wins four ADC Awards, including a prestigious Gold Cube for UX and UI excellence.

iPhone 17 Pro Ranked No. 1 in Charging Test Across 33 Smartphones
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iPhone 17 Pro Ranked No. 1 in Charging Test Across 33 Smartphones

Rajat Saini · May 15, 2026

New testing ranks iPhone 17 Pro as the fastest charging smartphone, beating Samsung and Android rivals in wired and wireless speeds.

Anthropic’s Mythos exposed new macOS vulnerabilities, Apple is now investigating
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Anthropic’s Mythos exposed new macOS vulnerabilities, Apple is now investigating

Rajat Saini · May 15, 2026

Anthropic’s Mythos reportedly helped researchers uncover new macOS security vulnerabilities that Apple is currently investigating internally.

Porsche finally adds Apple Wallet car key support to its EV lineup
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Porsche finally adds Apple Wallet car key support to its EV lineup

Rajat Saini · May 15, 2026

Porsche now supports Apple Wallet car keys on the 2026 Macan Electric, with the Cayenne Electric getting support later this year.

Can a $549 Windows Laptop Really Beat the MacBook Neo?
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Can a $549 Windows Laptop Really Beat the MacBook Neo?

Akshay Kumar · May 15, 2026

A new study compares the $549 Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3x to the Apple MacBook Neo. Explore the core differences in battery life, display quality, and memory.

Apple picked a hardware engineer over an AI star as its next CEO, and that says everything about its priorities
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Apple picked a hardware engineer over an AI star as its next CEO, and that says everything about its priorities

Rajat Saini · May 15, 2026

Apple chose hardware veteran John Ternus as CEO, signaling efficiency and sustainability matter as much as AI.

Anthropic Reportedly Seeks $30 Billion Funding Round at $900 Billion Valuation
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Anthropic Reportedly Seeks $30 Billion Funding Round at $900 Billion Valuation

Rajat Saini · May 15, 2026

Anthropic is reportedly seeking $30 billion in funding at a $900 billion valuation as enterprise AI competition rapidly intensifies globally.

OpenAI brings Codex mobile access to ChatGPT for iOS
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OpenAI brings Codex mobile access to ChatGPT for iOS

Rajat Saini · May 15, 2026

OpenAI adds Codex remote access to the ChatGPT mobile app, letting developers manage coding tasks directly from iPhone and Android.

Apple Forms New ‘Emerging Team’ to Push More Developers Toward Apple Ads
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Apple Forms New ‘Emerging Team’ to Push More Developers Toward Apple Ads

Rajat Saini · May 15, 2026

Apple’s new Emerging Team is contacting developers directly as the company expands Apple Ads across App Store and Apple Maps.

Intel Has Started Producing Apple Chips for iPhones and Macs
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Intel Has Started Producing Apple Chips for iPhones and Macs

Rajat Saini · May 15, 2026

Apple has reportedly started early Intel production for legacy iPhone, iPad, and Mac chips while keeping TSMC as its main supplier.

Shrinking Season 4 Starts Filming Next Week, Harrison Ford Confirms
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Shrinking Season 4 Starts Filming Next Week, Harrison Ford Confirms

Rajat Saini · May 15, 2026

Harrison Ford confirms Shrinking season 4 starts filming next week, making an early 2027 Apple TV+ premiere increasingly likely.

Spotify Will Use Apple Technology To Stream New Video Podcasts
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Spotify Will Use Apple Technology To Stream New Video Podcasts

Akshay Kumar · May 14, 2026

Spotify is adopting Apple’s HLS technology for video podcasts, making it easier for creators to share their shows across both popular streaming platforms.

OpenAI May Take Legal Action Against Apple Over Fraying Siri Partnership
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OpenAI May Take Legal Action Against Apple Over Fraying Siri Partnership

Akshay Kumar · May 14, 2026

OpenAI is reportedly considering legal action against Apple as its Siri partnership fails due to disputes over revenue sharing and data usage agreements.

Apple renews ‘Margo’s Got Money Troubles’ for season 2 before finale airs
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Apple renews ‘Margo’s Got Money Troubles’ for season 2 before finale airs

Rajat Saini · May 14, 2026

Apple renews Margo’s Got Money Troubles for season 2 after strong reviews, award nominations, and growing Apple TV+ audience success.

Strava App Now Tracks Your Live Heart Rate Using AirPods Pro 3
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Strava App Now Tracks Your Live Heart Rate Using AirPods Pro 3

Akshay Kumar · May 14, 2026

Strava updated its mobile app to track live heart rate data using the built-in sensors on Apple’s AirPods Pro 3 during your run and bike training sessions.

Apple Watch and AirPods Health Features Expand to New Regions
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Apple Watch and AirPods Health Features Expand to New Regions

Akshay Kumar · May 14, 2026

Apple released its hearing aid tools for AirPods in Italy, Romania, and Czechia, while bringing helpful blood pressure alerts for smartwatches to Israel.

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