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This iPhone 17 Pro Color Lineup Would Sell Out in Minutes
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This iPhone 17 Pro Color Lineup Would Sell Out in Minutes

Rajat Saini · October 23, 2025

A viral Reddit mockup reimagines iPhone 17 Pro Max colors with iridescent, deep black, and pink finishes, fans say Apple’s lineup would sell out instantly.

iPhone users ask Apple to add clear-colored icons in iOS 26
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iPhone users ask Apple to add clear-colored icons in iOS 26

Rajat Saini · October 23, 2025

iPhone users want Apple to add an option for clear-colored icons, blending the new Liquid Glass look with color and better visibility.

The Most Underrated iPad Feature is the One You’ll Use the Most
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The Most Underrated iPad Feature is the One You’ll Use the Most

Akshay Kumar · October 23, 2025

Apple’s new Preview app for iPad is the quiet upgrade everyone will use. It finally lets you open, edit, and sign PDFs natively.

Apple × Labubu? 8 ways a Pop Mart tie‑in could actually happen
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Apple × Labubu? 8 ways a Pop Mart tie‑in could actually happen

Radu Tyrsina · October 23, 2025

Apple CEO Tim Cook’s viral cameo with a custom Labubu figurine lit up Chinese social media and sent collectors into a frenzy. There’s no official partnership—yet—but it raised a real question: if Apple ever worked with Pop Mart’s Labubu, what would that look like?

The M5 iPad Pro’s Best Speed Upgrade Isn’t in the Benchmarks
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The M5 iPad Pro’s Best Speed Upgrade Isn’t in the Benchmarks

Akshay Kumar · October 23, 2025

The M5 iPad Pro’s true upgrade is smoother, consistent performance from faster memory, storage, and more RAM, not just higher benchmark scores.

Apple Employee Sam Sung says viral fame forced him to change his name
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Apple Employee Sam Sung says viral fame forced him to change his name

Rajat Saini · October 23, 2025

A former Apple employee named Sam Sung went viral after his business card spread online, forcing him to change his name.

Apple finds support from appeals judges in Epic App Store fight
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Apple finds support from appeals judges in Epic App Store fight

Rajat Saini · October 23, 2025

Ninth Circuit signals openness to Apple’s appeal over App Store contempt, focusing on reasonable commissions and scope of Judge Gonzalez Rogers’s injunction.

Apple may skip 19 and go straight to ‘iPhone 20’ for 20th anniversary
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Apple may skip 19 and go straight to 'iPhone 20' for 20th anniversary

Rajat Saini · October 23, 2025

Apple may skip iPhone 19 and jump to iPhone 20 for the iPhone’s 20th anniversary in 2027, mirroring how it aligned iOS 26 with calendar years.

Apple TV drops full trailer for Pluribus from Breaking Bad creator
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Apple TV drops full trailer for Pluribus from Breaking Bad creator

Rajat Saini · October 23, 2025

Apple TV’s Pluribus trailer reveals Vince Gilligan’s new sci-fi drama starring Rhea Seehorn as Carol, the only unhappy person on Earth.

UK follows EU path, labels Apple and Google as ‘Strategic Market Status’ Firms
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UK follows EU path, labels Apple and Google as ‘Strategic Market Status’ Firms

Rajat Saini · October 23, 2025

UK’s competition watchdog designates Apple and Google as firms with Strategic Market Status, paving the way for stricter rules and platform oversight.

iOS 18.7.1 Bug Turns Action Button Settings into Developer Code
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iOS 18.7.1 Bug Turns Action Button Settings into Developer Code

Rajat Saini · October 22, 2025

A new iOS 18.7.1 glitch exposes raw developer code in the Action Button menu, showing placeholder text instead of normal labels.

Apple confirms removal of controversial dating apps after safety breaches
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Apple confirms removal of controversial dating apps after safety breaches

Rajat Saini · October 22, 2025

Apple removed Tea and TeaOnHer from the App Store after privacy breaches, user complaints, and violations of content moderation and safety rules.

GM will remove CarPlay from future gas cars too, executives say
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GM will remove CarPlay from future gas cars too, executives say

Rajat Saini · October 22, 2025

GM doubles down on its CarPlay exit, confirming future gas cars will drop Apple and Android support in favor of its own infotainment system.

Apple iPhone shipments in India jumped 47 percent in Q3 2026
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Apple iPhone shipments in India jumped 47 percent in Q3 2026

Rajat Saini · October 22, 2025

Apple iPhone shipments in India grew 47% in Q3 2025, driven by festive demand, financing offers, and local manufacturing expansion.

Apple’s A20 chip could push iPhone prices even higher next year
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Apple’s A20 chip could push iPhone prices even higher next year

Rajat Saini · October 22, 2025

Apple’s upcoming A20 chip uses TSMC’s 2nm process, raising production costs by up to 50 percent and potentially increasing iPhone prices.

Vision Pro M5 vs Galaxy XR – Apple finally meets a match?
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Vision Pro M5 vs Galaxy XR - Apple finally meets a match?

Rajat Saini · October 22, 2025

Apple Vision Pro M5 and Samsung Galaxy XR go head-to-head in design, display, battery life, and performance for the best mixed reality headset.

Is ‘Applestore@usa.com’ Legit? No — here’s what to do
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Is ‘[email protected]’ Legit? No — here’s what to do

Radu Tyrsina · October 22, 2025

If you received an email from “[email protected]” or saw the address mentioned online, it’s not Apple. This sender is commonly used in phishing campaigns that impersonate the Apple Store with fake receipts or account alerts. Below is how to verify, report it, and secure your account.

Apple’s new M5 devices are now available in Apple Stores starting today
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Apple’s new M5 devices are now available in Apple Stores starting today

Rajat Saini · October 22, 2025

Apple launches its M5-powered MacBook Pro, iPad Pro, and Vision Pro today, offering faster storage, smoother visuals, and improved comfort in stores.

Apple releases new Vision Pro Developer Strap for faster Mac connections
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Apple releases new Vision Pro Developer Strap for faster Mac connections

Rajat Saini · October 22, 2025

Apple releases a new Vision Pro Developer Strap offering 20 Gbps data transfer speeds, improved reliability, and compatibility with both M2 and M5 models.

A 2012 receipt reveals Apple once used to charge for iOS updates
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A 2012 receipt reveals Apple once used to charge for iOS updates

Rajat Saini · October 22, 2025

A resurfaced 2012 App Store receipt shows Apple once charged iPod touch users $6.49 for iOS updates due to accounting rules.

Adobe’s Indigo camera app nears iPhone 17 support, but selfies will wait
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Adobe’s Indigo camera app nears iPhone 17 support, but selfies will wait

Rajat Saini · October 22, 2025

Adobe’s Indigo camera app will soon support iPhone 17 rear cameras, but selfie support waits for iOS 26.1 due to compatibility issues.

Apple to Introduce a New iPhone Form Every Year Through 2028
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Apple to Introduce a New iPhone Form Every Year Through 2028

Rajat Saini · October 22, 2025

Apple reportedly plans four new iPhone designs by 2028, including the Fold, Air, Zero Bezel, and Flip models, signaling annual hardware evolution.

Nikkei: Apple reduces iPhone Air output, boosts iPhone 17 lineup
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Nikkei: Apple reduces iPhone Air output, boosts iPhone 17 lineup

Rajat Saini · October 22, 2025

Apple cuts iPhone Air production after weak demand but increases iPhone 17 and 17 Pro orders, keeping total 2025 output stable around forecasts.

Apple wins patent for optical Apple Pencil that could work on Mac and iPhone
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Apple wins patent for optical Apple Pencil that could work on Mac and iPhone

Rajat Saini · October 22, 2025

Apple’s new patent reveals an optical Apple Pencil that tracks rotation, tilt, and hover, hinting at future use on Mac and iPhone.

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