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Why Those Stunning Red iPhone Ultra Renders Are Actually Fake
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Why Those Stunning Red iPhone Ultra Renders Are Actually Fake

Akshay Kumar · August 27, 2026

Those viral red iPhone Ultra renders shared online are actually fakes. Apple plans to reveal its real foldable phone at the September 9 event in Cupertino.

iOS 27 Users May Need to Re-Add Their Digital ID to Apple Wallet
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iOS 27 Users May Need to Re-Add Their Digital ID to Apple Wallet

Rajat Saini · August 26, 2026

iOS 27 beta is deactivating Digital IDs for some iPhone users, requiring affected users to remove and re-add them in Apple Wallet.

Apple Is Upgrading Unshipped M4 Mac Mini Orders to M6 Models for Free
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Apple Is Upgrading Unshipped M4 Mac Mini Orders to M6 Models for Free

Rajat Saini · August 26, 2026

Apple is upgrading some unshipped M4 Mac mini orders to new M6 models for free, saving affected customers up to $100.

Apple announces ‘Surprise and shine’ iPhone event for September 9
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Apple announces ‘Surprise and shine’ iPhone event for September 9

Rajat Saini · August 26, 2026

Apple confirms September 9 event where iPhone 18 Pro, foldable iPhone, Apple Watch Series 12, and software release dates are expected to debut.

75% of Americans say they don’t want Apple’s foldable iPhone
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75% of Americans say they don’t want Apple’s foldable iPhone

Rajat Saini · August 26, 2026

A new survey finds 75% of US adults have no interest in Apple’s foldable iPhone, while expected pricing remains a concern for buyers.

Apple’s New $9 Polishing Cloth Feels Softer Than the Original
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Apple’s New $9 Polishing Cloth Feels Softer Than the Original

Rajat Saini · August 26, 2026

Apple’s new $9 Polishing Cloth keeps nearly the same size as the original, but an early comparison shows a softer, less stiff material.

New M6 and M5 Pro Mac mini Models Support Higher External Display Refresh Rates
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New M6 and M5 Pro Mac mini Models Support Higher External Display Refresh Rates

Rajat Saini · August 26, 2026

Apple’s new M6 and M5 Pro Mac mini models support higher external display refresh rates, including 4K at 165Hz and up to 200Hz.

Apple Car Keys support appears close for Xiaomi Auto vehicles
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Apple Car Keys support appears close for Xiaomi Auto vehicles

Rajat Saini · August 26, 2026

Apple Car Keys support appears close for Xiaomi Auto, bringing Wallet-based unlocking, locking, and vehicle starting to supported electric models soon.

OpenAI launches ChatGPT Admin plugin for managing users, permissions, and workspace usage
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OpenAI launches ChatGPT Admin plugin for managing users, permissions, and workspace usage

Rajat Saini · August 26, 2026

OpenAI’s ChatGPT Admin plugin lets workspace admins manage users, permissions, usage limits, reports, and access directly from ChatGPT Work and Codex.

WhatsApp Adds Multi-Passkey Support and Stronger Two-Step Verification
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WhatsApp Adds Multi-Passkey Support and Stronger Two-Step Verification

Rajat Saini · August 26, 2026

WhatsApp adds multiple passkeys, stronger two-step verification passwords, and extra unknown caller details on Android to improve account security.

Apple Fires Back at OpenAI in Trade Secret Fight Over Expedited Discovery
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Apple Fires Back at OpenAI in Trade Secret Fight Over Expedited Discovery

Rajat Saini · August 26, 2026

Apple says expedited discovery is necessary in its OpenAI trade secret lawsuit as both sides clash over documents, depositions, and hardware development.

Apple Maps Ads Are Now Live in the US and Canada
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Apple Maps Ads Are Now Live in the US and Canada

Rajat Saini · August 26, 2026

Apple Maps ads are now rolling out in the US and Canada, appearing in Suggested Places and relevant search results gradually.

Apple Expands 40W Dynamic Power Adapter With 60W Max to Europe and Vietnam
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Apple Expands 40W Dynamic Power Adapter With 60W Max to Europe and Vietnam

Rajat Saini · August 26, 2026

Apple expands its 40W Dynamic Power Adapter with 60W Max to Europe and Vietnam, adding a compact retractable two-prong design today.

Claude Cowork Now Shares Memory With Chat Across Free and Paid Plans
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Claude Cowork Now Shares Memory With Chat Across Free and Paid Plans

Rajat Saini · August 25, 2026

Claude Cowork now shares memory with chat across free and paid plans, helping users continue tasks without repeatedly explaining previous context.

Instagram’s New ‘First Draft’ Feature Automatically Trims Reels for You
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Instagram’s New ‘First Draft’ Feature Automatically Trims Reels for You

Rajat Saini · August 25, 2026

Instagram’s new First Draft feature automatically trims Reels clips, removes unnecessary moments, and creates an editable starting cut for creators.

Apple Refreshes Magic Keyboard Lineup With New Keycap Design
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Apple Refreshes Magic Keyboard Lineup With New Keycap Design

Rajat Saini · August 25, 2026

Apple has refreshed its Magic Keyboard lineup with new MacBook-style key symbols while keeping the same design, features, and existing prices unchanged.

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman Says AI Has Yet to Find Its iPhone Moment
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OpenAI CEO Sam Altman Says AI Has Yet to Find Its iPhone Moment

Rajat Saini · August 25, 2026

Sam Altman says AI still lacks its iPhone moment, admits disruption is slower than expected, and predicts a small-business boom ahead.

Apple Launches New Polishing Cloth for $9, Down From $19
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Apple Launches New Polishing Cloth for $9, Down From $19

Rajat Saini · August 25, 2026

Apple has released a new Polishing Cloth for $9, cutting the accessory’s price by $10 while keeping broad device compatibility.

Apple Unveils New Mac Studio With M5 Max and M5 Ultra, Up to 512GB RAM
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Apple Unveils New Mac Studio With M5 Max and M5 Ultra, Up to 512GB RAM

Rajat Saini · August 25, 2026

Apple’s new Mac Studio features M5 Max and M5 Ultra, up to 512GB memory, faster AI, graphics, storage, and connectivity performance.

Apple Launches New Mac mini With M6 and M5 Pro, Starting at $899
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Apple Launches New Mac mini With M6 and M5 Pro, Starting at $899

Rajat Saini · August 25, 2026

Apple launches the new Mac mini with M6 and M5 Pro chips, faster AI performance, upgraded connectivity, and prices from $899.

Apple Unveils M6 and M5 Ultra Chips With Huge CPU, GPU and AI Upgrades
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Apple Unveils M6 and M5 Ultra Chips With Huge CPU, GPU and AI Upgrades

Rajat Saini · August 25, 2026

Apple unveils M6 and M5 Ultra with faster CPUs, upgraded GPUs, stronger AI performance, and major unified memory bandwidth improvements today.

Apple Releases watchOS 27 Public Beta 5 for Apple Watch Users
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Apple Releases watchOS 27 Public Beta 5 for Apple Watch Users

Rajat Saini · August 25, 2026

Apple has released watchOS 27 public beta 5 with build 24R5358a, bringing more fixes and improvements ahead of September’s launch.

Apple releases visionOS 27 public beta 5 for Vision Pro users
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Apple releases visionOS 27 public beta 5 for Vision Pro users

Rajat Saini · August 25, 2026

Apple releases visionOS 27 public beta 5 for Vision Pro with latest bug fixes, stability improvements, and refinements ahead of launch.

Apple Releases macOS 27 Public Beta 5 for Mac Users
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Apple Releases macOS 27 Public Beta 5 for Mac Users

Rajat Saini · August 25, 2026

Apple has released macOS 27 public beta 5 with bug fixes, stability improvements, and the latest changes for Mac users worldwide.

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