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“Steve Jobs Can’t Have That”: Microsoft Took Halo From Apple
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“Steve Jobs Can’t Have That”: Microsoft Took Halo From Apple

Rajat Saini · November 30, 2025

Microsoft stopped Apple from getting Halo after Bungie’s 1999 Macworld reveal, says Marcus Lehto, shifting the game to Xbox.

macOS 26.2 Update Makes Multi-Mac AI Training Much Faster
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macOS 26.2 Update Makes Multi-Mac AI Training Much Faster

Rajat Saini · November 30, 2025

macOS 26.2 boosts AI performance by using a new low-latency Thunderbolt 5 path that clusters multiple Macs.

TMO Weekly #9: Apple News Roundup, November 24–30
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TMO Weekly #9: Apple News Roundup, November 24–30

Rajat Saini · November 30, 2025

Catch up on every major Apple story this week, including software changes, market shifts, legal battles, and product updates.

This App by Teen Developer Brings AirPods Features to Android
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This App by Teen Developer Brings AirPods Features to Android

Rajat Saini · November 30, 2025

AirPods gain major features on Android with LibrePods, a free app by a 15-year-old developer that unlocks noise controls.

Apple Gets More Time as Musk Requests Evidence From Korea
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Apple Gets More Time as Musk Requests Evidence From Korea

Rajat Saini · November 29, 2025

Apple and OpenAI gain more time to respond in Musk’s lawsuit as xAI seeks evidence from a still-unknown South Korean organization.

Apple Offers Support After Deadly Tai Po Fire in Hong Kong
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Apple Offers Support After Deadly Tai Po Fire in Hong Kong

Rajat Saini · November 28, 2025

A deadly fire in Hong Kong’s Tai Po district prompts Apple to donate to relief efforts as Tim Cook shares support for affected families.

Apple Brings Back its Annual Apple Pay Donation for World AIDS Day
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Apple Brings Back its Annual Apple Pay Donation for World AIDS Day

Rajat Saini · November 28, 2025

Apple brings back its Apple Pay donation program, giving five dollars per purchase to The Global Fund to support global AIDS and health initiatives.

Apple May Bring Intel Back for Future M-Series Chips
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Apple May Bring Intel Back for Future M-Series Chips

Rajat Saini · November 28, 2025

Apple plans to bring Intel back as a manufacturing partner for future M-series chips by 2027, aiming to diversify and improve supply chain stability.

MacBook Air Black Friday Deals Hit B&H With Up to $250 Off
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MacBook Air Black Friday Deals Hit B&H With Up to $250 Off

Umme Aimon · November 28, 2025

MacBook Air Black Friday deals are live at B&H with up to $250 off select 13-inch and 15-inch M4 models. Here are the best prices available right now.

Apple Faces New EU Action Over Apple Maps and Ad Business
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Apple Faces New EU Action Over Apple Maps and Ad Business

Rajat Saini · November 28, 2025

EU regulators review Apple Maps and Apple Ads for possible gatekeeper status as Apple contests claims and warns of limited market influence.

App of the Week: iCloudBridge solves a problem every Apple user faces
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App of the Week: iCloudBridge solves a problem every Apple user faces

Rajat Saini · November 28, 2025

Discover iCloudBridge, an open source Mac app that lets you sync Apple Notes, Reminders, Photos, and Passwords with non Apple services safely.

Save $230 on 14″ M5 MacBook Pro (24/512GB) this Black Friday
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Save $230 on 14″ M5 MacBook Pro (24/512GB) this Black Friday

Amalia S · November 28, 2025

If you’ve been white-knuckling it with an older Intel Mac or holding out for the “perfect” time to jump to Apple’s latest silicon without emptying your savings account, I think we just found your exit ramp.

iPhone 17 Alone Pushes China’s Smartphone Market Back on Its Feet
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iPhone 17 Alone Pushes China’s Smartphone Market Back on Its Feet

Rajat Saini · November 28, 2025

iPhone 17 drives China smartphone recovery as Apple dominates Singles Day sales and boosts overall market growth despite weak competitors.

Users Report Apple Podcasts Launching Unknown Shows on Its Own
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Users Report Apple Podcasts Launching Unknown Shows on Its Own

Rajat Saini · November 28, 2025

Apple Podcasts keeps opening random shows without user action, raising concerns about security, control, and unwanted automatic app behavior today.

EU Steps Back on CSAM Law but Apple Remains Under Watch
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EU Steps Back on CSAM Law but Apple Remains Under Watch

Rajat Saini · November 28, 2025

Apple faces CSAM scanning pressure as EU softens rules, leaving privacy advocates worried and iPhone users uncertain about future data protection standards.

Apple Unveils “A Critter Carol” Holiday Ad Ahead of Thanksgiving
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Apple Unveils "A Critter Carol" Holiday Ad Ahead of Thanksgiving

Rajat Saini · November 28, 2025

Apple releases Holiday Ad A Critter Carol, showing puppets, friendship, and iPhone 17 Pro filming while highlighting practical creativity over digital effects.

Apple Store Goes Offline Ahead of Black Friday, Not for New Products
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Apple Store Goes Offline Ahead of Black Friday, Not for New Products

Rajat Saini · November 28, 2025

Apple takes its online store offline before Black Friday to prepare gift card offers, not new products, across multiple regions globally today.

iPhone Air Low Sales Force Brands to Quit Ultra-Thin Phone Plans
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iPhone Air Low Sales Force Brands to Quit Ultra-Thin Phone Plans

Rajat Saini · November 27, 2025

You see how weak iPhone Air sales forced Chinese brands and Samsung to cancel ultra thin phones and rethink slim design priorities.

iOS Players Can Now Try The Division Resurgence in Early Access
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iOS Players Can Now Try The Division Resurgence in Early Access

Rajat Saini · November 27, 2025

iOS players can try The Division Resurgence in early access, featuring story missions, Dark Zone combat, and mobile friendly shooter gameplay today.

AppleCare+ warns users “No Renewal” but usually offers it anyway
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AppleCare+ warns users “No Renewal” but usually offers it anyway

Rajat Saini · November 27, 2025

Customers report AppleCare+ cancellation warnings feel misleading as renewal options appear later, raising trust concerns and confusion over subscription rules.

Apple Takes India to Court Over Potential $38 Billion Penalty
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Apple Takes India to Court Over Potential $38 Billion Penalty

Rajat Saini · November 27, 2025

Apple challenges India’s antitrust rule allowing global turnover fines, risking a $38 billion penalty and reshaping regulation enforcement.

Apple Faces Renewed Lawsuit Over Conflict Minerals in its Supply Chain
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Apple Faces Renewed Lawsuit Over Conflict Minerals in its Supply Chain

Rajat Saini · November 27, 2025

Apple faces a lawsuit over conflict minerals, raising questions about supply chain ethics, human rights practices, and what this means for you.

Apple’s Founding Contract Heads to Historic $4 Million Auction
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Apple’s Founding Contract Heads to Historic $4 Million Auction

Rajat Saini · November 26, 2025

Apple’s original founding contract heads to historic auction and attracts multimillion bids as collectors revisit the paperwork that started the company’s journey

iPad mini 8 OLED Model Likely to Arrive in Late 2026
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iPad mini 8 OLED Model Likely to Arrive in Late 2026

Rajat Saini · November 26, 2025

Apple plans an OLED iPad mini 8 launch in 2026, with upgraded display, A19 Pro performance, water resistance, and higher expected pricing.

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