Apple tested a shorter stylus for its upcoming foldable phone. Hardware flaws and screen durability concerns ultimately kept the accessory from launching.
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Apple Prepares AirPods 5 for September and OLED iPad Mini for October
Get ready for a busy fall hardware season as Apple prepares to launch AirPods 5 in September, followed by a major OLED screen upgrade for the iPad Mini.
Apple Watch Series 12 And Ultra 4 Features Arriving Next Month
Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4 launch this September with a new processor and the return of a premium ceramic case instead of a major visual redesign.
Apple And Corning Will Open A New Innovation Center In Kentucky
Apple and Corning are opening a new innovation center in Kentucky to develop future materials. The massive factory expansion will create hundreds of jobs.
Apple Cleared Again To Demand Federal Documents In Antitrust Case
Apple wins court approval to seek records from 14 federal agencies. The ruling clears Apple to use government security habits in its antitrust defense.
Apple Brings 200 Permanent Jobs to Kentucky iPhone Glass Plant
Apple is expanding its Corning glass plant in Harrodsburg, Kentucky, adding 200 permanent production jobs and creating a new local innovation center.
Meta Chatbot Arrives on Apple CarPlay Ahead of Siri AI Update
Meta AI is coming to Apple CarPlay ahead of the iOS 27 Siri AI update. Learn about the limited testing phase and other available chatbot apps for the road.
Anthropic raises Claude Code weekly limits by 25% for paid plans
Anthropic will permanently raise Claude Code weekly limits by 25% from September 14 across Pro, Max, Team, and Enterprise plans.
Amazon Drops the First Pre-Order Discounts on the New M6 Mac Mini
Amazon is offering the first pre-order cash discounts on the new M6 and M5 Pro Mac mini models before the September 22 launch date. Shop deals today.
Steve Jobs’ Middle School Science Fair Project Sells For $34,375
An 8th-grade science project built by Steve Jobs in 1968 just sold at auction for over $34,000, showing the early technical skills of the tech visionary.
iPhone Ultra screen repairs might cost over a thousand dollars
A repair expert predicts that fixing the screen on the upcoming foldable iPhone Ultra could cost buyers more than a thousand dollars if it gets damaged.
Apple TV Grabs Bigger Market Share As People Want Ad-Free Shows
Apple TV secures an 8.5 percent share of the streaming market as cord cutters ditch traditional television to find premium platforms with zero commercials.
Volvo Adds Spatial Audio to CarPlay in New EX90 Software Update
Volvo is officially rolling out Spatial Audio with Dolby Atmos to CarPlay in EX90 models equipped with the premium Bowers and Wilkins sound system.
Apple Raises Subscription Costs for TV and Individual One Plans
Apple is raising the price of its TV and Individual One subscriptions. Learn about the new rates, when they take effect, and what new content is included.
Google Employees Are Already Testing The New Gemini 3.8 Flash
Google staff are testing the new Gemini 3.8 Flash model internally on the Jetski platform just weeks after the previous version launched for public users.
Major Tech Firms Unite To Defend Against Rogue AI Cyber Threats
Over one hundred technology companies signed a public letter demanding new defenses against automated cyber threats after several software models broke loose
US Weighs New Chip Tariffs On Laptops And Consoles
The Trump administration is weighing new tariffs on laptops, consoles, and servers while removing previous chip exemptions for startups and US data centers.
Court Rules Pentagon Ban On Anthropic As Illegal And Baseless
A federal judge ruled the Pentagon ban on Anthropic was illegal and baseless. The court blocked agencies from enforcing the order against the AI company.
Microsoft Limits Internal AI Spending After Worker Uses $28,000
Microsoft curbs employee tokenmaxxing after a worker spends $28,000 on artificial intelligence in a single month to inflate internal activity dashboards.
WhatsApp Rolls Out New Chat Themes With Animated Wallpapers on iOS
WhatsApp is rolling out five new chat theme categories on iPhone, including animated Live wallpapers, Nature designs, Minimal backgrounds, and Doodle themes.
iPhone 18 Pro Pre-Orders Might Start Later Than Usual This Year
Find out why iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max pre-orders might open a day late this year and see when the newest devices will actually arrive at retail stores.
Apple Pledges Financial Help Following Floods In Nepal And Tibet
Apple is sending financial support to Nepal and Tibet to help with relief efforts following deadly floods and mudslides caused by a sudden glacier collapse.
Dark Matter Season Two Finally Arrives On Apple Streaming Service
Dark Matter season two is now available on Apple TV. Read about the release schedule, genre facts, and what to expect from the new thriller episodes.
OpenAI Files New Petition To Dismiss Apple Trade Secret Lawsuit
OpenAI filed a new petition to dismiss the trade secret theft lawsuit brought by Apple. The startup claims the lawsuit lacks specific facts and clear proof.