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Apple Closes Three US Stores Including Its First Union Location
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Apple Closes Three US Stores Including Its First Union Location

Rajat Saini · April 11, 2026

Apple is closing three US retail stores this June, including its first unionized location in Maryland. The union threatens legal action over the shutdown.

Apple Watches Drop Out Of The Top Ten Chinese Smartwatch Sales
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Apple Watches Drop Out Of The Top Ten Chinese Smartwatch Sales

Rajat Saini · April 11, 2026

Apple drops out of the top ten smartwatch sales list in China for the first time. Local rivals like Huawei now dominate with cheaper, advanced wearables.

Standalone XChat Messaging App Arrives On iPhone And iPad Next Week
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Standalone XChat Messaging App Arrives On iPhone And iPad Next Week

Rajat Saini · April 11, 2026

X is launching XChat for iPhone and iPad next week. The standalone messaging app features secure chats and syncs directly with your main social account.

Free Jetpack Joyride Racing Brings Multiplayer Action to iOS
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Free Jetpack Joyride Racing Brings Multiplayer Action to iOS

Rajat Saini · April 11, 2026

Halfbrick releases Jetpack Joyride Racing for iOS. This free multiplayer app features real time racing, unique tracks, classic characters and card rewards.

Amazon Rolls Out A Pricey Prime Video Ultra Tier For US Viewers
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Amazon Rolls Out A Pricey Prime Video Ultra Tier For US Viewers

Akshay Kumar · April 11, 2026

Amazon just launched Prime Video Ultra for US viewers. The new subscription tier offers 4K video and better sound quality, but it costs $4.99 extra a month.

YouTube Premium Increases US Subscription Costs By Up To Four Dollars
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YouTube Premium Increases US Subscription Costs By Up To Four Dollars

Akshay Kumar · April 11, 2026

YouTube is raising the price of its Premium subscriptions in the US by up to four dollars a month. See the new pricing for family and individual plans.

Gmail Rolls Out End-To-End Encryption For Enterprise iOS Users
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Gmail Rolls Out End-To-End Encryption For Enterprise iOS Users

Akshay Kumar · April 11, 2026

Google brings end-to-end encryption to the Gmail app for iOS users. The update allows Workspace customers to secure emails directly on their devices.

Apple Brings Its Top Shows To Life With A Free Los Angeles Fan Event
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Apple Brings Its Top Shows To Life With A Free Los Angeles Fan Event

Akshay Kumar · April 11, 2026

Apple hosts a free interactive fan event at Westfield Century City in Los Angeles. Attendees can explore show exhibits and claim custom event apparel.

Hackers Target Mac Crypto Users With The New notnullOSX Malware
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Hackers Target Mac Crypto Users With The New notnullOSX Malware

Akshay Kumar · April 11, 2026

Hackers are targeting Mac users with a new malware called notnullOSX. The attack uses fake documents and disk files to steal high value crypto wallets.

OpenAI Slams Anthropic Over Compute Power In Private Investor Memo
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OpenAI Slams Anthropic Over Compute Power In Private Investor Memo

Akshay Kumar · April 11, 2026

OpenAI criticized rival Anthropic in a private investor memo, claiming a massive compute advantage will secure its dominance in the growing AI market.

Survival Horror Hits Apple Silicon: Cronos The New Dawn Arrives
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Survival Horror Hits Apple Silicon: Cronos The New Dawn Arrives

Akshay Kumar · April 11, 2026

Bloober Team is bringing its survival horror game Cronos: The New Dawn natively to Apple Silicon Macs on April 28. Get ready to face nightmarish monsters.

Apple TV Picks Up Five New Peabody Award Nominations This Year
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Apple TV Picks Up Five New Peabody Award Nominations This Year

Akshay Kumar · April 10, 2026

Apple TV recently earned five new nominations for the upcoming Peabody Awards. The platform received recognition for Pluribus, Mr Scorsese, and Shape Island.

Instagram Now Lets You Edit Your Comments After Posting Them
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Instagram Now Lets You Edit Your Comments After Posting Them

Akshay Kumar · April 10, 2026

Instagram just released a highly requested update that lets users edit their comments within fifteen minutes of posting. Learn how the new feature works.

Apple Drops Big Updates For Its Logic Pro And Pixelmator Apps
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Apple Drops Big Updates For Its Logic Pro And Pixelmator Apps

Akshay Kumar · April 10, 2026

Apple released fresh updates for its Creator Studio suite, bringing new spatial audio features to Logic Pro and helpful editing tools to Pixelmator Pro.

Keanu Reeves Comedy Movie Outcome Is Now Streaming On Apple TV
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Keanu Reeves Comedy Movie Outcome Is Now Streaming On Apple TV

Akshay Kumar · April 10, 2026

Meta description: Keanu Reeves stars in the new dark comedy Outcome, directed by Jonah Hill. The movie is now streaming on Apple TV with Cameron Diaz and actor Matt Bomer.

Researchers Show Prompt Injection Can Break Apple Intelligence
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Researchers Show Prompt Injection Can Break Apple Intelligence

Akshay Kumar · April 10, 2026

Discover how security researchers used a clever prompt injection attack to bypass Apple Intelligence filters and how the company secured its on-device AI.

Apple Mac Shipments Grow 9% in Q1 2026 Amid Market Shift
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Apple Mac Shipments Grow 9% in Q1 2026 Amid Market Shift

Akshay Kumar · April 10, 2026

Apple saw a nine percent increase in Mac shipments during the first quarter of 2026. The new M5 MacBook Pro and MacBook Neo helped to push global sales.

Adobe’s Project Indigo Camera Expands to iPads and iPhone 17e
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Adobe’s Project Indigo Camera Expands to iPads and iPhone 17e

Akshay Kumar · April 10, 2026

Adobe’s low-processing camera app, Project Indigo, now supports the iPhone 17e and select iPads. The update also adds a new filmstrip grid view and filters.

Apple Wants Samsung Records from South Korea to Fight DOJ Lawsuit
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Apple Wants Samsung Records from South Korea to Fight DOJ Lawsuit

Akshay Kumar · April 10, 2026

Apple is asking a US federal judge for Samsung’s internal records from South Korea. This specific market data will help it fight the DOJ antitrust lawsuit.

Europe’s Largest Apple Museum Opens With 50 Years of Apple Devices
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Europe’s Largest Apple Museum Opens With 50 Years of Apple Devices

Rajat Saini · April 10, 2026

Explore Europe’s largest Apple Museum in Netherlands showcasing 50 years of Apple devices, iconic designs, rare collections, and interactive exhibits.

OpenAI Launches $100 ChatGPT Pro Plan for Codex Users
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OpenAI Launches $100 ChatGPT Pro Plan for Codex Users

Nikhil Kumar · April 10, 2026

OpenAI launches $100 ChatGPT Pro plan with higher Codex usage, offering developers advanced tools at a more affordable price point.

Swift Student Challenge 2026: Notable Apps That Deserve Recognition
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Swift Student Challenge 2026: Notable Apps That Deserve Recognition

Nikhil Kumar · April 10, 2026

Top Swift Student Challenge 2026 apps highlight creativity, accessibility, and storytelling from young developers despite not making the final winner list.

Anthropic Expands Claude Cowork and Launches Managed Agents for Enterprise Use
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Anthropic Expands Claude Cowork and Launches Managed Agents for Enterprise Use

Nikhil Kumar · April 10, 2026

Anthropic upgrades Claude Cowork for enterprise use and launches Managed Agents to help businesses build and deploy AI tools faster.

Apple to Close Three U.S. Retail Stores in June Amid Declining Mall Conditions
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Apple to Close Three U.S. Retail Stores in June Amid Declining Mall Conditions

Nikhil Kumar · April 10, 2026

Spotify adds new controls to turn off videos, letting users focus on audio, reduce distractions, and customize their listening experience easily.

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