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WhatsApp May Join the Subscription Trend With New ‘WhatsApp Plus’ Premium Plan
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WhatsApp May Join the Subscription Trend With New 'WhatsApp Plus' Premium Plan

Rajat Saini · March 6, 2026

WhatsApp may launch WhatsApp Plus subscription with custom themes, extra chat controls, and personalization features.

Apple ‘HomePad’ may launch alongside iPhone 18 Pro this fall
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Apple ‘HomePad’ may launch alongside iPhone 18 Pro this fall

Rajat Saini · March 6, 2026

Apple’s rumored HomePad smart home hub may launch in fall 2026, possibly alongside the iPhone 18 Pro, as Siri AI upgrades continue.

Why Apple Didn’t Launch a New Apple TV or HomePod Mini at the March Event
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Why Apple Didn’t Launch a New Apple TV or HomePod Mini at the March Event

Rajat Saini · March 6, 2026

Apple skipped new Apple TV and HomePod mini at its March event as delays to the next generation Siri push launches later.

Bad Bunny Sets New Super Bowl Record With 4 Billion+ Halftime Show Views
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Bad Bunny Sets New Super Bowl Record With 4 Billion+ Halftime Show Views

Nikhil Kumar · March 6, 2026

Bad Bunny’s Apple Music Super Bowl halftime show reached 4.157 billion views worldwide within 24 hours, setting a new all-time record.

MacBook Neo benchmarks show performance close to iPhone 16 Pro
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MacBook Neo benchmarks show performance close to iPhone 16 Pro

Rajat Saini · March 6, 2026

MacBook Neo benchmarks reveal A18 Pro performance close to iPhone 16 Pro, showing strong single core results for everyday laptop tasks.

Early Benchmark Shows M5 Max Beating Previous Apple Silicon Chips
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Early Benchmark Shows M5 Max Beating Previous Apple Silicon Chips

Rajat Saini · March 6, 2026

Early M5 Max benchmark appears ahead of MacBook Pro launch, showing faster CPU and GPU performance compared with M4 Max in Geekbench results.

The All-in-One Powerhouse: Generating One-Click Viral Videos on Mac with Pollo AI
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The All-in-One Powerhouse: Generating One-Click Viral Videos on Mac with Pollo AI

Nick deCourville · March 6, 2026

Pollo AI combines leading AI video models in one Mac app, making it easy to turn your ideas into content that’s ready to go viral online.

Netflix acquires AI startup focused on film and TV production workflows
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Netflix acquires AI startup focused on film and TV production workflows

Nikhil Kumar · March 5, 2026

Netflix acquires Ben Affleck’s InterPositive to strengthen AI filmmaking tools, signaling a deeper push into technology for film production.

Apple and Others Raises Concerns Over Pentagon Action on Anthropic
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Apple and Others Raises Concerns Over Pentagon Action on Anthropic

Nikhil Kumar · March 5, 2026

Tech industry group warns Pentagon that labeling Anthropic a supply chain risk could limit government access to advanced AI tools

Apple Music introduces Transparency Tags to disclose AI-generated music
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Apple Music introduces Transparency Tags to disclose AI-generated music

Nikhil Kumar · March 5, 2026

Apple Music introduces Transparency Tags to disclose AI-generated music across artwork, tracks, lyrics, and videos, aiming to improve industry transparency.

Apple Releases Revised iOS 26.4 Beta 3 Build for iPhone
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Apple Releases Revised iOS 26.4 Beta 3 Build for iPhone

Rajat Saini · March 5, 2026

Apple releases a second build of iOS 26.4 beta 3 for iPhone testers with a new build number and fixes. Here’s how to update.

John Ternus shares Apple Intelligence vision and responds to CEO succession talk
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John Ternus shares Apple Intelligence vision and responds to CEO succession talk

Rajat Saini · March 5, 2026

John Ternus discusses Apple Intelligence plans, MacBook Neo strategy, and responds to speculation about whether he could eventually become Apple’s next CEO.

John Ternus says MacBook Neo aims to bring Mac to “a lot more people”
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John Ternus says MacBook Neo aims to bring Mac to “a lot more people”

Mike Peterson · March 5, 2026

John Ternus says MacBook Neo aims to reach more people, highlighting Apple’s push for an affordable Mac and expanding Apple Intelligence.

Apple explains the story behind the ‘MacBook Neo’ name
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Apple explains the story behind the 'MacBook Neo' name

Rajat Saini · March 5, 2026

Apple explains why it chose the MacBook Neo name, highlighting a fresh identity, colorful design, and a budget-friendly Mac aimed at students.

MacBook Neo Could Ship Up to 5 Million Units in 2026, Report Says
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MacBook Neo Could Ship Up to 5 Million Units in 2026, Report Says

Rajat Saini · March 5, 2026

Apple’s $599 MacBook Neo could ship up to 5 million units in 2026, boosting Apple laptop sales despite global notebook market decline.

Formula 1 2026 Season Starts This Weekend Exclusively on Apple TV in the US
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Formula 1 2026 Season Starts This Weekend Exclusively on Apple TV in the US

Mike Peterson · March 5, 2026

Watch the 2026 Formula 1 season on Apple TV in the U.S., streaming every race, qualifying, Sprint session, and practice live.

iPhone 17e Comes With 8GB RAM, Same as iPhone 17
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iPhone 17e Comes With 8GB RAM, Same as iPhone 17

Rajat Saini · March 5, 2026

iPhone 17e comes with 8GB RAM, confirmed through Apple’s Xcode data. The device shares the A19 chip with iPhone 17. Pre-orders now open.

macOS Will Warn You If You Use the Wrong USB C Port on MacBook Neo
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macOS Will Warn You If You Use the Wrong USB C Port on MacBook Neo

Rajat Saini · March 5, 2026

macOS alerts users when they connect an external display to the wrong USB C port on MacBook Neo due to port speed limits.

Apple Automatically Upgrading Some M4 Max MacBook Pro Orders to M5 Max MacBook Pro
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Apple Automatically Upgrading Some M4 Max MacBook Pro Orders to M5 Max MacBook Pro

Rajat Saini · March 5, 2026

Apple reportedly cancels some M4 Max MacBook Pro orders and replaces them with equivalent M5 Max models at the same price.

Studio Display and Studio Display XDR Ship With Different A19 Processors
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Studio Display and Studio Display XDR Ship With Different A19 Processors

Rajat Saini · March 5, 2026

Apple’s new Studio Display and Studio Display XDR use different chips, with A19 in the standard model and A19 Pro in XDR.

Apple TV Golf Comedy ‘Stick’ Adds Titanic Actor Billy Zane for Season 2
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Apple TV Golf Comedy 'Stick' Adds Titanic Actor Billy Zane for Season 2

Nikhil Kumar · March 5, 2026

Billy Zane joins Apple TV comedy Stick Season 2 as recurring cast member, alongside Owen Wilson, Judy Greer, and Timothy Olyphant.

Apple’s Cheapest MacBook and iPhone Cost the Same for the First Time
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Apple’s Cheapest MacBook and iPhone Cost the Same for the First Time

Rajat Saini · March 5, 2026

Apple now sells its cheapest MacBook and iPhone for the same $599 price, marking a rare moment that opens its ecosystem wider.

M5 Pro and M5 Max MacBook Pro Ship Without Charger in UK and EU
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M5 Pro and M5 Max MacBook Pro Ship Without Charger in UK and EU

Rajat Saini · March 5, 2026

Apple no longer includes a charger with M5 Pro and M5 Max MacBook Pro models in the UK and EU. Buyers must purchase it separately.

Apple Ships MacBook Neo Without Charger in UK and EU
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Apple Ships MacBook Neo Without Charger in UK and EU

Mike Peterson · March 5, 2026

Apple ships MacBook Neo without a charger in the UK and EU, requiring buyers to purchase a power adapter separately during checkout.

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