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WhatsApp for iOS begins rolling out new Liquid Glass Design
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WhatsApp for iOS begins rolling out new Liquid Glass Design

Rajat Saini · October 9, 2025

WhatsApp is rolling out Apple’s new Liquid Glass design on iPhone, starting with version 25.28.75, bringing a cleaner, translucent interface.

Apple Plans Titanium-Aluminum Build for Its 2026 Foldable iPhone
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Apple Plans Titanium-Aluminum Build for Its 2026 Foldable iPhone

Rajat Saini · October 9, 2025

Apple’s first foldable iPhone, expected in 2026, will reportedly feature a titanium-aluminum frame for strength, lightness, and improved durability.

iPhone Users Report Missing Clock Dials After iOS 26 Update
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iPhone Users Report Missing Clock Dials After iOS 26 Update

Rajat Saini · October 8, 2025

iPhone users running iOS 26 report a glitch causing missing clock dials. The issue links to Apple’s new Liquid Glass design and affects icons.

Apple’s MacBook Air M4 Gets Record Prime Day Price Cut at $799
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Apple’s MacBook Air M4 Gets Record Prime Day Price Cut at $799

Rajat Saini · October 8, 2025

Save $200 on Apple’s MacBook Air M4 this Prime Day. The 13-inch model drops to $799, combining Apple Intelligence, power, and all-day battery life.

TAG Heuer Connected Calibre E5 Becomes First ‘Made for iPhone’ Smartwatch
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TAG Heuer Connected Calibre E5 Becomes First ‘Made for iPhone’ Smartwatch

Rajat Saini · October 8, 2025

TAG Heuer’s new Connected Calibre E5 smartwatch earns official “Made for iPhone” certification, offering better Apple integration and in-house TAG Heuer OS.

Apple Stock could reach a new All-Time High, says Analyst
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Apple Stock could reach a new All-Time High, says Analyst

Rajat Saini · October 8, 2025

Analyst Joseph Terranova predicts Apple (AAPL) will reach a new all-time high as investors debate its growth, innovation, and AI strategy.

Apple sets new Rules for Texas under State’s Age Verification Law
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Apple sets new Rules for Texas under State’s Age Verification Law

Rajat Saini · October 8, 2025

Apple will enforce new App Store rules in Texas from January 2026, requiring age verification, parental consent, and developer app updates to meet SB2420.

GitHub Adds ‘Sign in with Apple’ for Easier Account Access
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GitHub Adds ‘Sign in with Apple’ for Easier Account Access

Rajat Saini · October 8, 2025

GitHub adds Sign in with Apple, letting developers create or link accounts securely, reduce passwords, and start coding faster with Copilot.

Apple Watch Hypertension Alerts Roll Out in Canada and Singapore
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Apple Watch Hypertension Alerts Roll Out in Canada and Singapore

Rajat Saini · October 8, 2025

Apple expands its Hypertension Notifications feature to Apple Watch users in Canada and Singapore, offering early alerts for potential high blood pressure.

Apple’s C-Series Modems Show Real Progress Against Qualcomm in 5G Tests
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Apple’s C-Series Modems Show Real Progress Against Qualcomm in 5G Tests

Rajat Saini · October 8, 2025

Apple’s C1X modem delivers higher average 5G UC speeds and better efficiency than Qualcomm’s X71, marking strong progress in performance.

iPhone 1 vs iPhone 17 Pro Max: a Mind-Bending 18-Year Evolution
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iPhone 1 vs iPhone 17 Pro Max: a Mind-Bending 18-Year Evolution

Radu Tyrsina · October 8, 2025

In 2007, Apple unveiled a device that fundamentally rewired our relationship with technology. The original iPhone, with its revolutionary multi-touch screen and actual web browser, felt like a message from the future.

iOS 26 glitch floods one iPhone with 168,219 contacts
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iOS 26 glitch floods one iPhone with 168,219 contacts

Radu Tyrsina · October 8, 2025

A Reddit post making the rounds shows an iPhone claiming it holds 168,219 contacts after an iOS 26 update. The screen even offered to “Share All 168,219 Contacts.” Commenters said the list contained hundreds of duplicates.

Viral Photo of Bent iPhone Air Reignites ‘Bendgate’ Durability Concerns
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Viral Photo of Bent iPhone Air Reignites 'Bendgate' Durability Concerns

Radu Tyrsina · October 8, 2025

A display unit at Fnac Alicante appears visibly curved, igniting Reddit jokes and a durability debate.

Apple Store Demo Units get new MagSafe Chargers to stop ‘Scratchgate’
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Apple Store Demo Units get new MagSafe Chargers to stop 'Scratchgate'

Rajat Saini · October 8, 2025

Apple introduces new MagSafe chargers with silicone rings to prevent scratches on iPhone 17 and iPhone Air demo units.

‘Apple Is Better Than This’: Ex-Apple Exec Condemns ICEBlock Removal
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‘Apple Is Better Than This’: Ex-Apple Exec Condemns ICEBlock Removal

Rajat Saini · October 8, 2025

Former Apple marketing veteran Wiley Hodges criticizes Tim Cook for removing ICEBlock from the App Store, urging Apple to uphold its human rights values.

Apple Close to Settling EU Antitrust Case to Avoid Heavy Fines
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Apple Close to Settling EU Antitrust Case to Avoid Heavy Fines

Rajat Saini · October 8, 2025

Apple and Meta are nearing settlements with EU regulators to resolve antitrust disputes and avoid further fines under the Digital Markets Act.

NPR’s Podcasting Lead Leaves for Reported Role at Apple
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NPR’s Podcasting Lead Leaves for Reported Role at Apple

Rajat Saini · October 8, 2025

NPR’s podcast strategy chief Collin Campbell is reportedly joining Apple, signaling a potential boost to Apple’s growing podcast and audio ambitions.

This iPhone 17 Pro trick lets you record ProRes RAW without SSD
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This iPhone 17 Pro trick lets you record ProRes RAW without SSD

Rajat Saini · October 8, 2025

iPhone 17 Pro users discovered a trick to record ProRes RAW Open Gate internally without an external SSD using the Final Cut Camera app.

Apple Marks Mindful Month with Oct 10 Apple Watch Challenge
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Apple Marks Mindful Month with Oct 10 Apple Watch Challenge

Rajat Saini · October 8, 2025

Apple marks Mindful Month with an October 10 Apple Watch Activity Challenge rewarding users who complete a 10-minute mindfulness or meditation session.

WhatsApp for iOS Now Lets You Translate Messages in 21 Languages
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WhatsApp for iOS Now Lets You Translate Messages in 21 Languages

Rajat Saini · October 8, 2025

WhatsApp for iPhone now includes built-in message translation for 21 languages, offering offline access and seamless integration in version 25.28.74.

Apple’s “Macs Don’t Panic” Ad trolls Windows 11 as ‘Blue Screen of Death’
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Apple’s “Macs Don’t Panic” Ad trolls Windows 11 as 'Blue Screen of Death'

Rajat Saini · October 7, 2025

Apple’s new “Macs don’t panic” ad mocks Windows 11’s Blue Screen of Death, referencing the 2024 CrowdStrike outage while promoting Mac security.

watchOS 26.1 public beta 2 is now available
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watchOS 26.1 public beta 2 is now available

Rajat Saini · October 7, 2025

watchOS 26.1 public beta 2 brings performance improvements, bug fixes, and minor refinements ahead of the final release, available now for public testers.

tvOS 26.1 ‘Public’ beta 2 now available
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tvOS 26.1 'Public' beta 2 now available

Rajat Saini · October 7, 2025

Apple has released tvOS 26.1 public beta 2 for Apple TV users enrolled in the Apple Beta Software Program. Users can install it after enabling Beta Updates.

Apple rolls out new AirPods firmware ahead of iOS 26.1 release
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Apple rolls out new AirPods firmware ahead of iOS 26.1 release

Rajat Saini · October 7, 2025

Apple releases firmware 8A358 for AirPods Pro 3, AirPods Pro 2, and AirPods 4, likely improving stability, refining Live Translation, and preparing for iOS 26.1.

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