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Apple Patents Smart Hub for Charging Wearables Devices Like Smartglasses
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Apple Patents Smart Hub for Charging Wearables Devices Like Smartglasses

Rajat Saini · June 22, 2025

Apple’s new patent reveals a smart hub that charges and coordinates wearable devices like smartglasses with real-time user feedback.

Your iPhone May Support iOS 26, but Not Its Best Features
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Your iPhone May Support iOS 26, but Not Its Best Features

Rajat Saini · June 21, 2025

iOS 26 brings major updates, but many features require newer iPhones with Apple Intelligence. Check if your device supports them.

Apple Executives Discuss Potential $14 Billion Bid for AI Startup Perplexity
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Apple Executives Discuss Potential $14 Billion Bid for AI Startup Perplexity

Rajat Saini · June 21, 2025

Apple explores a potential $14 billion acquisition of AI startup Perplexity to boost its search technology and reduce reliance on Google.

The World’s Slowest iPhone Is a Nintendo Switch Running iOS
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The World’s Slowest iPhone Is a Nintendo Switch Running iOS

Rajat Saini · June 21, 2025

A developer ran iOS on a Nintendo Switch using QEMU, creating the world’s slowest iPhone with 20-minute boot times and constant crashes.

Apple’s Keyboard Learns and Suggests Curse Words if You Use Them Often
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Apple’s Keyboard Learns and Suggests Curse Words if You Use Them Often

Rajat Saini · June 20, 2025

iOS autocorrect now suggests curse words based on typing habits, with no filters by default. Users can reset the keyboard dictionary manually.

How Notifications Became Ad Delivery Systems on iOS
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How Notifications Became Ad Delivery Systems on iOS

Rajat Saini · June 20, 2025

Notifications on iOS have shifted from helpful alerts to aggressive ad tools, with Apple enabling this trend through relaxed notification policies.

Apple Escapes Instant DMA Sanctions, Review Still Pending
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Apple Escapes Instant DMA Sanctions, Review Still Pending

Yadullah Abidi · June 20, 2025

Apple won’t face instant fines when its 60-day DMA act, but multi-billion-euro penalties could follow after an EU review.

Apple Slaps EU Energy Labels on Every iPhone and iPad Listing
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Apple Slaps EU Energy Labels on Every iPhone and iPad Listing

Yadullah Abidi · June 20, 2025

Apple just updated its EU store pages to show mandatory A-to-G energy-efficiency and repairability labels on every iPhone and iPad.

Apple Sued Over Siri Delays and “Apple Intelligence” Hype
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Apple Sued Over Siri Delays and “Apple Intelligence” Hype

Yadullah Abidi · June 20, 2025

A new class action says Apple misled buyers on AI readiness, postponing flagship Siri upgrades and erasing $900 B in value.

Apple’s iPhone 17 Color Leak Hints at Big Style Shake-Up
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Apple’s iPhone 17 Color Leak Hints at Big Style Shake-Up

Yadullah Abidi · June 20, 2025

Apple is reportedly trial-painting the iPhone 17 in vivid purple and green, but only one color may survive to launch in 2025.

New iPhone Ringtone Found in iOS 26 Files Ahead of September Launch
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New iPhone Ringtone Found in iOS 26 Files Ahead of September Launch

Yadullah Abidi · June 20, 2025

Developers have unearthed a secret ringtone in iOS 26, an updated ‘Reflection’ that could ring in with this year’s iPhones.

New Apple Store Blooms in Perth’s Forrest Place Next Week
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New Apple Store Blooms in Perth’s Forrest Place Next Week

Yadullah Abidi · June 20, 2025

Apple will shutter its Hay Street shop on June 25 and unveil a heritage-listed Forrest Place store on June 27.

Apple’s India Push Grows As Foxconn to Machine iPhone Shells Locally
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Apple’s India Push Grows As Foxconn to Machine iPhone Shells Locally

Yadullah Abidi · June 20, 2025

Foxconn will start manufacturing metal iPhone casings outside Chennai, giving Apple another Indian parts source.

Apple Intelligence Goes Down Globally, Leaving Beta Users Without AI Features
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Apple Intelligence Goes Down Globally, Leaving Beta Users Without AI Features

Rajat Saini · June 19, 2025

Apple Intelligence bugs in iOS 26 betas disable key features. Users report vanished tools and old Siri UI. Apple hasn’t responded yet.

Apple Faces Class Action Lawsuit Over Crypto Scam App on App Store
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Apple Faces Class Action Lawsuit Over Crypto Scam App on App Store

Rajat Saini · June 19, 2025

Apple faces a class action lawsuit for hosting a fake crypto app, Swiftcrypt, accused of defrauding users and undermining App Store safety claims.

Why Apple Won’t Bring iPhone Mirroring to EU on macOS Tahoe
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Why Apple Won't Bring iPhone Mirroring to EU on macOS Tahoe

Rajat Saini · June 19, 2025

Apple confirms iPhone Mirroring won’t launch in the EU with macOS Tahoe due to regulatory concerns and potential Digital Markets Act implications.

Apple Hardware Chief Says Company Exploring Generative AI for Chip Design
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Apple Hardware Chief Says Company Exploring Generative AI for Chip Design

Rajat Saini · June 19, 2025

Apple explores generative AI to speed up chip design, aiming to boost productivity and enhance custom silicon development across its devices.

iPhone Users Can Finally Feed Videos to Google’s Gemini Assistant
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iPhone Users Can Finally Feed Videos to Google’s Gemini Assistant

Yadullah Abidi · June 19, 2025

iPhone owners can now drag or tap to add videos in Gemini, ask questions about the footage, and get instant answers from Google’s AI.

Spotify Beta Leak Reveals New “Music Pro” Lossless Add-On
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Spotify Beta Leak Reveals New “Music Pro” Lossless Add-On

Yadullah Abidi · June 19, 2025

Spotify is preparing a 24-bit lossless audio upgrade for iPhone users, signaling the long-delayed Hi-Fi tier could finally arrive this year.

iPhone Trade-In Values Fall as Apple Ends Limited-Time Bonus
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iPhone Trade-In Values Fall as Apple Ends Limited-Time Bonus

Yadullah Abidi · June 19, 2025

After a month of boosted payouts, Apple has quietly cut iPhone trade-in prices by up to $30. Here’s what each model is worth now.

Apple’s ‘Shot on iPhone’ Snaps Cannes Lions Grand Prix on 10th Anniversary
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Apple’s ‘Shot on iPhone’ Snaps Cannes Lions Grand Prix on 10th Anniversary

Yadullah Abidi · June 19, 2025

A decade after debuting, Apple’s user-generated ‘Shot on iPhone’ campaign wins the 2025 Cannes Lions Grand Prix for Creative Effectiveness.

Apple and Meta Win Breathing Room as EU Delays DMA Penalties
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Apple and Meta Win Breathing Room as EU Delays DMA Penalties

Yadullah Abidi · June 19, 2025

The EU won’t slap Apple or Meta with new fines when the DMA grace period ends on 26 June, but tougher penalties could still land later.

Leak claims 2026 iPhone 18 Pro will ditch the notch for a flawless front
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Leak claims 2026 iPhone 18 Pro will ditch the notch for a flawless front

Yadullah Abidi · June 19, 2025

Under-screen Face ID and a hole-punch selfie cam could give the iPhone its first nearly unbroken display since 2017.

Apple Patents Air Gesture Cursor Control for Mac, Vision Pro, and Future Smart Glasses
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Apple Patents Air Gesture Cursor Control for Mac, Vision Pro, and Future Smart Glasses

Rajat Saini · June 19, 2025

Apple patents air gesture cursor control for Mac, Vision Pro, and smart glasses, aiming to simplify 3D interaction through hand tracking.

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