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Apple’s MacBook Air Shortage Is Now Causing Weeks-Long Delivery Delays
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Apple’s MacBook Air Shortage Is Now Causing Weeks-Long Delivery Delays

Rajat Saini · August 13, 2026

MacBook Air shortages are worsening as delivery times stretch into September, with upgraded memory configurations facing even longer shipping delays.

Apple’s Radical iPhone 20 Pro Design Just Appeared in the Supply Chain
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Apple’s Radical iPhone 20 Pro Design Just Appeared in the Supply Chain

Rajat Saini · August 13, 2026

A new iPhone 20 Pro display leak suggests Apple’s radical 2027 redesign remains on track, featuring curved glass and nearly invisible bezels.

Apple Is Skipping the Base iPhone 18 This Year, Supplier Report Adds More Evidence
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Apple Is Skipping the Base iPhone 18 This Year, Supplier Report Adds More Evidence

Rajat Saini · August 12, 2026

Apple plans a split iPhone 18 launch, with Pro models and iPhone Ultra arriving this September before standard models follow in March 2027.

iPhone 18 Could Get 12GB RAM and a Smaller Dynamic Island
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iPhone 18 Could Get 12GB RAM and a Smaller Dynamic Island

Rajat Saini · August 12, 2026

Apple’s base iPhone 18 could launch in early 2027 with 12GB RAM and a smaller Dynamic Island borrowed from Pro models.

Lenovo Has a Colorful New MacBook Neo Rival Coming With Better Ports
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Lenovo Has a Colorful New MacBook Neo Rival Coming With Better Ports

Rajat Saini · August 12, 2026

Lenovo IdeaPad Vibe leaks with seven colors, Snapdragon and AMD options, plus more ports as Lenovo targets Apple’s MacBook Neo buyers.

iPhone Ultra Leak Shows Square and Rounded Corners in Apple’s Foldable Glass Design
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iPhone Ultra Leak Shows Square and Rounded Corners in Apple’s Foldable Glass Design

Rajat Saini · August 12, 2026

Apple’s foldable iPhone Ultra appears in a new leak showing its wider display, punch-hole camera, Touch ID design, and expected September launch.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Are Getting an AirPods-Like Hearing Aid Feature
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Samsung Galaxy Buds Are Getting an AirPods-Like Hearing Aid Feature

Rajat Saini · August 12, 2026

Samsung Galaxy Buds are getting FDA-cleared hearing aid features, including a five-minute hearing test and personalized amplification for hearing loss in 2026.

Apple Reportedly Exploring Deal for The Open Golf Rights in the US
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Apple Reportedly Exploring Deal for The Open Golf Rights in the US

Rajat Saini · August 12, 2026

Apple is reportedly exploring US rights to golf’s Open Championship as it continues expanding its live sports lineup across major streaming deals.

AirPods Pro 3 and more get new public beta firmware
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AirPods Pro 3 and more get new public beta firmware

Rajat Saini · August 12, 2026

Apple has released AirPods firmware 9A5336b for public beta users, bringing the latest iOS 27 features and testing support to four models.

Apple Pay Chief Jennifer Bailey Is Retiring After More Than 25 Years at Apple
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Apple Pay Chief Jennifer Bailey Is Retiring After More Than 25 Years at Apple

Rajat Saini · August 12, 2026

Apple Pay and Wallet chief Jennifer Bailey will retire in October after more than 25 years at Apple, with a successor to be announced soon.

iOS 27 Beta 5 Makes Liquid Glass More Transparent Than Ever
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iOS 27 Beta 5 Makes Liquid Glass More Transparent Than Ever

Rajat Saini · August 12, 2026

iOS 27 beta 5 makes Liquid Glass even more transparent, giving iPhone users greater control over how clear the interface appears.

Apple Watch Modular Face Is Getting 9 New Colors With watchOS 27
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Apple Watch Modular Face Is Getting 9 New Colors With watchOS 27

Rajat Saini · August 12, 2026

watchOS 27 adds nine new colors to the popular Modular Apple Watch face, giving users more customization options when it launches.

Microsoft Edge Is Adding Apple Account Sign-In on Mac and Windows
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Microsoft Edge Is Adding Apple Account Sign-In on Mac and Windows

Rajat Saini · August 12, 2026

Microsoft Edge is adding Apple Account sign-in support, allowing Mac and Windows users to access browser profiles without needing a Microsoft Account.

Apple Extends 2026 Back to School Offer Until September 24
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Apple Extends 2026 Back to School Offer Until September 24

Rajat Saini · August 12, 2026

Apple has extended its 2026 Back to School promotion until September 24, offering eligible students up to $150 with select purchases.

Judge Rejects Apple’s App Store Delay Request, Gives It 24 Hours to Propose Fee
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Judge Rejects Apple’s App Store Delay Request, Gives It 24 Hours to Propose Fee

Rajat Saini · August 12, 2026

Apple has 24 hours to submit its proposed App Store fee after a judge rejected its request to pause ongoing court proceedings.

Apple Employees Are Reportedly Calling the Foldable iPhone ‘Ultra’
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Apple Employees Are Reportedly Calling the Foldable iPhone ‘Ultra’

Rajat Saini · August 12, 2026

Apple’s first foldable iPhone could launch as the iPhone Ultra, with the name reportedly already widely used internally by Apple employees.

SpaceXAI and Cursor launch Grok Bot for iPhone and Mac
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SpaceXAI and Cursor launch Grok Bot for iPhone and Mac

Rajat Saini · August 12, 2026

Grok Bot launches in beta for iPhone and Mac, giving users AI agents that work across apps, inboxes, websites, and services.

Apple Arcade Adds Two New Puzzle Games Next Month
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Apple Arcade Adds Two New Puzzle Games Next Month

Rajat Saini · August 12, 2026

Apple Arcade adds Block Blast!+ and Art of Fauna: Cozy Puzzles+ on September 3, bringing two new ad-free puzzle games to subscribers.

macOS 27 public beta 3 is now available with new changes
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macOS 27 public beta 3 is now available with new changes

Rajat Saini · August 12, 2026

Apple has released macOS 27 public beta 3 with updated app icons, interface refinements, bug fixes, and stability improvements for testers.

Apple Releases iPadOS 27 Public Beta 3 With Siri AI Improvements
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Apple Releases iPadOS 27 Public Beta 3 With Siri AI Improvements

Rajat Saini · August 11, 2026

iPadOS 27 public beta 3 brings Siri AI improvements, faster performance, new Search controls, interface changes, bug fixes, and more today.

Apple Releases iOS 27 Public Beta 3 With Siri AI and Speed Boosts
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Apple Releases iOS 27 Public Beta 3 With Siri AI and Speed Boosts

Rajat Saini · August 11, 2026

iOS 27 public beta 3 is now available with Siri AI improvements, faster iPhone performance, Safari upgrades, fixes, and more changes.

Apple Faces Class Action Lawsuit Over iCloud Private Relay Privacy Flaw
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Apple Faces Class Action Lawsuit Over iCloud Private Relay Privacy Flaw

Rajat Saini · August 11, 2026

Apple faces a proposed class action lawsuit claiming an iCloud Private Relay security flaw exposed users’ real IP addresses despite privacy promises.

Apple Agrees to Pay $150,000 to Settle Religious Discrimination Lawsuit
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Apple Agrees to Pay $150,000 to Settle Religious Discrimination Lawsuit

Rajat Saini · August 11, 2026

Apple will pay $150,000 to settle an EEOC religious discrimination lawsuit involving a former Virginia Apple Store employee’s firing.

WhatsApp Is Making It Easier to Search Messages on iPhone
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WhatsApp Is Making It Easier to Search Messages on iPhone

Rajat Saini · August 11, 2026

WhatsApp is developing a new in-chat search button for iPhone that makes finding older messages faster without opening chat info first.

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