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Apple Releases iOS 27 Beta 7, Here Are All the Changes So Far
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Apple Releases iOS 27 Beta 7, Here Are All the Changes So Far

Rajat Saini · August 24, 2026

Apple has released iOS 27 beta 7 with more refinements and fixes as testing continues ahead of the expected September launch.

ESPN Select and Unlimited Price Hikes Are Coming: Here Are the New Rates
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ESPN Select and Unlimited Price Hikes Are Coming: Here Are the New Rates

Rajat Saini · August 24, 2026

ESPN is raising Select and Unlimited prices on September 17, with higher monthly and annual rates plus increases for some Disney bundles too.

Apple Starts Testing AI Shopping Assistant in Apple Store App
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Apple Starts Testing AI Shopping Assistant in Apple Store App

Rajat Saini · August 24, 2026

Apple is testing an AI shopping assistant in the Apple Store app, helping select users compare products, trade-ins, payments, and orders.

iPhone 20 Pro Leak Reveals Apple’s Progress on New All-Glass Design
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iPhone 20 Pro Leak Reveals Apple’s Progress on New All-Glass Design

Rajat Saini · August 24, 2026

Apple is reportedly refining the iPhone 20 Pro with an all-glass design, improved cooling, thinner body, and quad-curved bezel-free display.

Apple’s Foldable iPhone Ultra Gets Early Praise, but Buyers Lose a Telephoto Camera
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Apple’s Foldable iPhone Ultra Gets Early Praise, but Buyers Lose a Telephoto Camera

Rajat Saini · August 24, 2026

Apple’s foldable iPhone Ultra wins early praise for its design and hinge, but its premium camera system reportedly lacks telephoto zoom.

How Much Will the iPhone 18 Pro Cost? $1,199 Is Looking Possible
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How Much Will the iPhone 18 Pro Cost? $1,199 Is Looking Possible

Rajat Saini · August 24, 2026

Apple could raise iPhone 18 Pro pricing by around $100 this September as higher memory and component costs pressure margins further.

Apple’s M6 iMac Could Launch Before the End of 2026 With New Colors
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Apple's M6 iMac Could Launch Before the End of 2026 With New Colors

Rajat Saini · August 23, 2026

Apple reportedly plans to launch a new M6 iMac before the end of 2026, featuring updated colors and improved performance.

Apple Store Plans Hint at Three New Home Products Coming This Fall
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Apple Store Plans Hint at Three New Home Products Coming This Fall

Rajat Saini · August 23, 2026

Apple’s planned retail store changes suggest a new Home hub could launch this fall alongside updated Apple TV and HomePod mini models.

Apple Beats 360 Headphones Appear in UAE Regulatory Filing Ahead of Launch
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Apple Beats 360 Headphones Appear in UAE Regulatory Filing Ahead of Launch

Rajat Saini · August 23, 2026

Apple’s upcoming Beats 360 headphones appear in a UAE regulatory filing, adding another sign that an official launch is approaching soon.

Apple Cuts More Than 200 Jobs Across Vision Pro, Siri and AI Teams
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Apple Cuts More Than 200 Jobs Across Vision Pro, Siri and AI Teams

Rajat Saini · August 23, 2026

Apple has cut more than 200 jobs across Vision Pro, Siri, AI, and software teams as it shifts resources toward new priorities.

Apple Vision Pro Was Originally Called ‘Reality Pro’ During Development
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Apple Vision Pro Was Originally Called ‘Reality Pro’ During Development

Rajat Saini · August 23, 2026

Apple reportedly called Vision Pro “Reality Pro” during development, with internal references and trademark filings revealing its earlier name before launch.

Apple Car Key Support for MG Vehicles Spotted in Backend Code
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Apple Car Key Support for MG Vehicles Spotted in Backend Code

Rajat Saini · August 23, 2026

Apple backend code suggests MG vehicles may soon support Apple Car Key, allowing drivers to use an iPhone or Apple Watch.

Apple Paid Ireland $17 Billion in Taxes Last Year, 40% of Its Global Total
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Apple Paid Ireland $17 Billion in Taxes Last Year, 40% of Its Global Total

Rajat Saini · August 23, 2026

Apple paid Ireland $17 billion in corporate taxes last year, accounting for 40% of its $43 billion worldwide total under new EU rules.

John Ternus Could Bring More Spending, Acquisitions and New Products to Apple, Analyst Says
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John Ternus Could Bring More Spending, Acquisitions and New Products to Apple, Analyst Says

Rajat Saini · August 21, 2026

Analyst says John Ternus could bring bigger risks, higher spending, acquisitions, and new product bets when he becomes Apple’s next CEO.

Apple Pay Is Finally Coming to Walmart Stores in the US
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Apple Pay Is Finally Coming to Walmart Stores in the US

Rajat Saini · August 21, 2026

Walmart is finally adding Apple Pay support, with select US stores starting August 24 and a nationwide rollout planned by year-end 2026.

Apple grows despite smartphone sales decline across four major markets
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Apple grows despite smartphone sales decline across four major markets

Rajat Saini · August 21, 2026

Apple gained share across major smartphone markets as sales and shipments declined in Europe, China, India, and Latin America during 2026.

Apple Reportedly Lays Off 60 Vision Pro Employees as VR Team Shrinks
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Apple Reportedly Lays Off 60 Vision Pro Employees as VR Team Shrinks

Rajat Saini · August 21, 2026

Apple reportedly laid off at least 60 Vision team employees as it reduces its VR focus and prioritizes AI-powered smart glasses development.

WhatsApp tests Liquid Glass redesign for drawing editor and video player
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WhatsApp tests Liquid Glass redesign for drawing editor and video player

Rajat Saini · August 21, 2026

WhatsApp is preparing more Liquid Glass updates for iPhone, bringing the redesigned look to its drawing editor and video player soon.

Camera AirPods Leak Reveals Motion Calibration, Person Detection, 1MP Images, and More
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Camera AirPods Leak Reveals Motion Calibration, Person Detection, 1MP Images, and More

Rajat Saini · August 21, 2026

Apple’s camera-equipped AirPods could capture synchronized images, detect people, and support Visual Intelligence through new built-in sensors.

OpenAI Offers Zero Data Retention for Its Frontier AI Models
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OpenAI Offers Zero Data Retention for Its Frontier AI Models

Rajat Saini · August 21, 2026

OpenAI introduces Zero Data Retention for eligible API customers while testing Private Safety Processing to protect sensitive prompts and responses.

Apple Music will add ‘Made With AI’ labels later this year
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Apple Music will add ‘Made With AI’ labels later this year

Rajat Saini · August 21, 2026

Apple Music will introduce Made With AI labels later this year, requiring disclosure when generative AI materially contributed to uploaded content.

Apple Releases Another AirPods Beta Update Before iOS 27
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Apple Releases Another AirPods Beta Update Before iOS 27

Rajat Saini · August 21, 2026

Apple released AirPods beta firmware 9A5347a for supported H2 models, adding support for new features arriving with iOS 27 next month.

ChatGPT Can Now Access iMessage, SMS, and RCS on Mac
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ChatGPT Can Now Access iMessage, SMS, and RCS on Mac

Rajat Saini · August 20, 2026

ChatGPT for Mac now supports Apple Messages, letting users read, search, prepare, and send iMessage, SMS, and RCS chats securely directly.

Apple’s New Ad Shows How Apple Watch Helped Save a Triathlete’s Life
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Apple’s New Ad Shows How Apple Watch Helped Save a Triathlete’s Life

Rajat Saini · August 20, 2026

Apple’s latest ad shows how an Apple Watch ECG alerted a triathlete to AFib, leading doctors to discover a congenital heart condition.

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