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iPhone 17 Is About to Do Something No iPhone Has Done in 15 Years
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iPhone 17 Is About to Do Something No iPhone Has Done in 15 Years

Rajat Saini · August 10, 2026

The iPhone 17 could break a 15-year Apple record by remaining the company’s standard flagship for around 18 months until 2027.

Apple Watch Could Get a Round Display in Major Future Redesign
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Apple Watch Could Get a Round Display in Major Future Redesign

Rajat Saini · August 9, 2026

Apple is exploring round Apple Watch designs, screenless fitness devices, new price points, and AI health features as competition continues to grow.

Apple Planned a ‘White-Glove’ iPhone Upgrade Feature, but Never Released It
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Apple Planned a ‘White-Glove’ iPhone Upgrade Feature, but Never Released It

Rajat Saini · August 9, 2026

Apple considered shipping new iPhones with iCloud backups already restored, making upgrades easier, but privacy and data raised concerns.

Wait for iPhone 18 Pro or Buy Now? This Year, the Answer Is Different
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Wait for iPhone 18 Pro or Buy Now? This Year, the Answer Is Different

Rajat Saini · August 9, 2026

Apple could raise iPhone 18 Pro prices by $200 to $300, making the iPhone 17 Pro a better buy for most people upgrading right now.

Apple Watch Could Bring Back Ceramic Case Option After Seven Years
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Apple Watch Could Bring Back Ceramic Case Option After Seven Years

Rajat Saini · August 9, 2026

Apple could bring back the ceramic Apple Watch this year as it explores premium models, new designs, sizes, and wearable formats.

iPhone Ultra Colors Leak Points to Silver and Dark Blue Options
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iPhone Ultra Colors Leak Points to Silver and Dark Blue Options

Rajat Saini · August 9, 2026

iPhone Ultra colors may include silver and dark blue, according to a new accessory leak ahead of Apple’s expected September foldable launch.

Cloudflare Launches Kitesurf Browser Exclusively For AI Agents
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Cloudflare Launches Kitesurf Browser Exclusively For AI Agents

Akshay Kumar · August 8, 2026

Cloudflare just released Kitesurf, a lightweight cloud browser built specifically for AI agents. It cuts computing costs by stripping away human features.

Apple Expands Its MFi Hearing Device List With 43 New Models
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Apple Expands Its MFi Hearing Device List With 43 New Models

Akshay Kumar · August 8, 2026

Apple updated its Made for iPhone hearing device list with 43 new models. The new MacBook Neo also supports audio streaming on the latest macOS software.

WhatsApp Makes Parent-Managed Accounts Easier To Set Up On iPhone
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WhatsApp Makes Parent-Managed Accounts Easier To Set Up On iPhone

Akshay Kumar · August 8, 2026

WhatsApp is adding a new parental controls menu for the iPhone to help parents easily set up and manage secure restricted accounts for their children.

New Camera AirPods May Launch Next Month With Helpful Vision Features
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New Camera AirPods May Launch Next Month With Helpful Vision Features

Akshay Kumar · August 8, 2026

Apple plans to launch new camera equipped earbuds next month. These visual tools will help blind and low vision users navigate their surroundings with ease.

OpenAI Pauses Astra Software Release Over Severe Hacking Risks
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OpenAI Pauses Astra Software Release Over Severe Hacking Risks

Akshay Kumar · August 8, 2026

OpenAI has officially paused the release of its Astra software over severe hacking concerns. Internal tests show the tool can autonomously exploit systems.

Claude Code Now Allows Multiple Sessions To Message Each Other
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Claude Code Now Allows Multiple Sessions To Message Each Other

Akshay Kumar · August 8, 2026

The latest Claude Code update lets multiple active sessions message each other on macOS. This feature helps developers coordinate tasks across open windows.

Rumor Says Apple Could Increase The iPhone 17 Price Next Week
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Rumor Says Apple Could Increase The iPhone 17 Price Next Week

Akshay Kumar · August 8, 2026

A new rumor suggests Apple will increase the price of its current smartphone lineup on August 10. Find out why the sudden price hike might happen so soon.

ChatGPT App Might Soon Get A Native WhatsApp Sticker Creator
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ChatGPT App Might Soon Get A Native WhatsApp Sticker Creator

Akshay Kumar · August 8, 2026

A new code leak shows the ChatGPT app might soon let users create custom AI stickers and export them directly to WhatsApp without using third-party tools.

Apple MacBook Neo Forces Microsoft To Boost Windows 11 Memory
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Apple MacBook Neo Forces Microsoft To Boost Windows 11 Memory

Akshay Kumar · August 8, 2026

Apple’s highly affordable MacBook Neo is putting pressure on Microsoft to improve Windows 11 memory efficiency and lower pricing across the PC industry.

Apple Restocks Refurbished Store With Rare M5 Macs and Studio Displays
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Apple Restocks Refurbished Store With Rare M5 Macs and Studio Displays

Akshay Kumar · August 8, 2026

Apple just updated its refurb store with rare M5 MacBook Pro models, Studio Display XDR monitors, and Apple TV 4K units at heavily discounted prices today.

Apple RAM supplier SK Hynix makes a $38B bet on AI chip boom
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Apple RAM supplier SK Hynix makes a $38B bet on AI chip boom

Akshay Kumar · August 8, 2026

Apple RAM supplier SK Hynix is investing $38 billion in two new South Korean memory chip plants to meet AI demand, but consumer prices will stay high.

Suno Adds Audio Watermarks to AI Music as Legal Troubles Pile Up
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Suno Adds Audio Watermarks to AI Music as Legal Troubles Pile Up

Akshay Kumar · August 7, 2026

AI music generator Suno is adding audio watermarks and download limits to fight royalty fraud while facing massive lawsuits from major record labels.

Meta AI Model Breaches Third-Party Systems During Security Testing
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Meta AI Model Breaches Third-Party Systems During Security Testing

Akshay Kumar · August 7, 2026

Meta confirmed its Muse Spark 1.1 model breached a third-party company’s systems during security testing due to a simple configuration mistake.

Meta Ordered to Pay $567 Million in Massive Child Safety Case
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Meta Ordered to Pay $567 Million in Massive Child Safety Case

Akshay Kumar · August 7, 2026

A judge ordered Meta to pay $567 million for contributing to a youth mental health crisis. Find out how the funds will be used and what changes are coming.

Google Maps Update Lets You Order Dinner and Track Train Delays
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Google Maps Update Lets You Order Dinner and Track Train Delays

Akshay Kumar · August 7, 2026

Google Maps now lets you order food on your drive home and track live train delays. Learn how the Ask Maps update handles your daily tasks and travel plans.

OpenAI’s Leaked Hardware Device Is A Small But Costly Speaker
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OpenAI's Leaked Hardware Device Is A Small But Costly Speaker

Akshay Kumar · August 7, 2026

Leaked details reveal a new OpenAI smart speaker shaped like a hockey puck. The premium $300 device includes a camera, moving parts, and battery power.

Jon Prosser Slows Down Apple Lawsuit Due To Newborn Baby
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Jon Prosser Slows Down Apple Lawsuit Due To Newborn Baby

Akshay Kumar · August 7, 2026

Jon Prosser’s ongoing legal fight with Apple faces a new delay after the birth of his second child paused document discovery, pushing depositions to September 2026.

Apple TV Hits Big At Critics Choice Super Awards With Five Wins
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Apple TV Hits Big At Critics Choice Super Awards With Five Wins

Akshay Kumar · August 7, 2026

Apple TV’s hit shows Widow’s Bay and Pluribus won five combined trophies at the 2026 Critics Choice Super Awards, dominating top television genre categories.

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