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Fake Apple Support Calls Are Targeting Users Through Phishing Emails
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Fake Apple Support Calls Are Targeting Users Through Phishing Emails

Rajat Saini · May 7, 2026

Beaumont warns Apple users about fake iPhone purchase emails designed to steal passwords, banking details, and remote access information.

Rogers Customers Are Falling for This ‘Free’ iPad Scam and Losing Thousands
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Rogers Customers Are Falling for This ‘Free’ iPad Scam and Losing Thousands

Rajat Saini · May 7, 2026

Scammers are tricking Rogers customers into mailing away real iPads while victims remain stuck paying expensive monthly financing bills.

Apple iPhone 18 Pro to Use LTPO+ OLED Panels From Samsung and LG
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Apple iPhone 18 Pro to Use LTPO+ OLED Panels From Samsung and LG

Rajat Saini · May 7, 2026

Apple’s iPhone 18 Pro reportedly adopts LTPO+ OLED displays from Samsung and LG for better battery efficiency and smoother performance.

Gemini Live Now Works in Chrome Beta on iPhone
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Gemini Live Now Works in Chrome Beta on iPhone

Venkat · May 7, 2026

Chrome Beta on iPhone now supports Gemini Live. Start voice conversations with Google’s AI from any webpage without leaving the browser tab.

Apple Vision Pro Gets PC VR Gaming Through New KRVR App
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Apple Vision Pro Gets PC VR Gaming Through New KRVR App

Rajat Saini · May 7, 2026

KRVR brings wireless PC VR streaming to Apple Vision Pro with NVIDIA CloudXR, foveated streaming, hand tracking, and PSVR2 controller support.

iPhone 18 Pro CAD Images Revive Rumors About Apple’s Smaller Dynamic Island Plans
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iPhone 18 Pro CAD Images Revive Rumors About Apple’s Smaller Dynamic Island Plans

Rajat Saini · May 6, 2026

New iPhone 18 Pro CAD renders hint at a smaller Dynamic Island, but conflicting leaks continue to raise doubts before launch.

Intel Stock Hits Record High After Report Says Apple Is Exploring Chip Partnership
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Intel Stock Hits Record High After Report Says Apple Is Exploring Chip Partnership

Rajat Saini · May 6, 2026

Intel stock hit a record high after reports claimed Apple is exploring Intel for manufacturing future iPhone and Mac chips.

Apple Removes 256GB M3 Ultra Mac Studio Model From Online Store
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Apple Removes 256GB M3 Ultra Mac Studio Model From Online Store

Rajat Saini · May 6, 2026

Apple removes 256GB RAM option from M3 Ultra Mac Studio, leaving only 96GB configuration available amid ongoing supply shortages.

Fake Words in Weather AI Summaries Are Turning iPhone Notifications Into a Trust Problem
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Fake Words in Weather AI Summaries Are Turning iPhone Notifications Into a Trust Problem

Rajat Saini · May 6, 2026

iPhone users are spotting fake words in AI summaries, raising concerns about Apple Intelligence accuracy and trust issues.

iOS 27 Will Let Users Pick Gemini, Claude, and Other AI Services for Apple Intelligence
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iOS 27 Will Let Users Pick Gemini, Claude, and Other AI Services for Apple Intelligence

Rajat Saini · May 6, 2026

iOS 27 lets users choose Gemini, Claude, and other AI services for Siri, Writing Tools, and Apple Intelligence features systemwide.

OpenAI Replaces ChatGPT’s Default Model With GPT-5.5 Instant
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OpenAI Replaces ChatGPT’s Default Model With GPT-5.5 Instant

Rajat Saini · May 6, 2026

OpenAI’s GPT-5.5 Instant brings more accurate ChatGPT responses, fewer hallucinations, cleaner answers, and better personalization for everyday users.

Instagram Will Remove Encrypted DMs From May 8, Users Are Being Asked to Download Chats
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Instagram Will Remove Encrypted DMs From May 8, Users Are Being Asked to Download Chats

Rajat Saini · May 6, 2026

Instagram will remove encrypted DMs on May 8, giving Meta potential access to private messages previously protected from company visibility.

Apple Shows How U.S. Manufacturers Are Actually Using AI Through Its Michigan Academy
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Apple Shows How U.S. Manufacturers Are Actually Using AI Through Its Michigan Academy

Rajat Saini · May 6, 2026

Apple gathered U.S. manufacturers in Michigan to showcase how businesses now use AI training from its Manufacturing Academy.

iPhone 18 Pro to reuse aluminum frame that drew durability criticism
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iPhone 18 Pro to reuse aluminum frame that drew durability criticism

Rajat Saini · May 6, 2026

iPhone 18 Pro keeps aluminum finish despite chipping complaints, while new colors leak ahead of Apple’s expected September 2026 launch event.

Maryland Lawmakers Press Apple Over Closure of Unionized Towson Store
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Maryland Lawmakers Press Apple Over Closure of Unionized Towson Store

Rajat Saini · May 6, 2026

Maryland lawmakers are demanding answers from Apple after the company decided to close its first unionized retail store in Towson.

Apple to Pay $250 Million Over Siri Delay Lawsuit, Users Could Get Up to $95 Per Device
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Apple to Pay $250 Million Over Siri Delay Lawsuit, Users Could Get Up to $95 Per Device

Rajat Saini · May 6, 2026

Apple settles Siri delay lawsuit with $250M payout, offering eligible iPhone users up to $95 per device depending on claims submitted.

iPhone 17 Demand Isn’t Slowing Down, So Apple Has No Rush for iPhone 18
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iPhone 17 Demand Isn’t Slowing Down, So Apple Has No Rush for iPhone 18

Rajat Saini · May 5, 2026

Strong iPhone 17 demand keeps Apple extending production, signaling no urgency to launch the base iPhone 18 anytime soon.

Apple pushes another quiet AirPods Max 2 update after recent AirPods refresh
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Apple pushes another quiet AirPods Max 2 update after recent AirPods refresh

Rajat Saini · May 5, 2026

Apple rolls out AirPods Max 2 firmware 8E258 with silent bug fixes and performance improvements, no official details yet.

watchOS 26.5 RC solves two everyday Apple Watch bugs users kept hitting
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watchOS 26.5 RC solves two everyday Apple Watch bugs users kept hitting

Rajat Saini · May 5, 2026

watchOS 26.5 RC fixes iMessage SMS bug and Workout audio alerts issue, improving Apple Watch reliability before public release next week.

OpenAI Accelerates Smartphone Project with Mass Production Planned Next Year
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OpenAI Accelerates Smartphone Project with Mass Production Planned Next Year

Rajat Saini · May 5, 2026

OpenAI accelerates its AI phone plans with a 2027 launch target, focusing on advanced hardware, AI agents, and redesigned interfaces.

Apple Confirms These Cars Will Get CarPlay Ultra, Some Automakers Walk Away
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Apple Confirms These Cars Will Get CarPlay Ultra, Some Automakers Walk Away

Rajat Saini · May 5, 2026

Apple expands CarPlay Ultra to more cars as Hyundai and Ford show interest, while several automakers step back from support.

Apple asks Supreme Court to pause Epic case over off App Store commission dispute
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Apple asks Supreme Court to pause Epic case over off App Store commission dispute

Rajat Saini · May 5, 2026

Apple asks Supreme Court to pause Epic case over App Store fees as global regulators watch commission rules and legal impact closely.

iPhone 17 Becomes World’s Best Seller and Changes Buying Trends
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iPhone 17 Becomes World’s Best Seller and Changes Buying Trends

Rajat Saini · May 5, 2026

iPhone 17 becomes the world’s best-selling smartphone in Q1 2026, beating Pro Max as buyers prefer value and upgraded features.

Apple Explores Intel and Samsung to Reduce Reliance on TSMC for Chips
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Apple Explores Intel and Samsung to Reduce Reliance on TSMC for Chips

Rajat Saini · May 5, 2026

Apple explores Intel and Samsung to reduce TSMC reliance as chip demand rises and supply chain pressure continues to grow worldwide.

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