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Apple’s 18.8-Inch Foldable MacBook-iPad Hybrid Likely Delayed To 2027
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Apple’s 18.8-Inch Foldable MacBook-iPad Hybrid Likely Delayed To 2027

Rajat Saini · August 4, 2025

Apple’s foldable MacBook-iPad hybrid likely delayed beyond 2026, with analysts divided over its design, purpose, and expected launch timeline.

Apple’s ā€œAnswersā€ Team Quietly Builds a ChatGPT-Style Search Tool
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Apple’s ā€œAnswersā€ Team Quietly Builds a ChatGPT-Style Search Tool

Rajat Saini · August 3, 2025

Apple forms a new “Answers” team to build an AI-powered search tool, marking a major shift in its artificial intelligence strategy.

Liquid Glass Was Ready Last Year. Apple Just Didn’t Launch It
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Liquid Glass Was Ready Last Year. Apple Just Didn’t Launch It

Rajat Saini · August 3, 2025

Apple’s Liquid Glass UI was likely ready last year, but Apple delayed it to focus on launching Apple Intelligence instead. Here’s why.

Apple Pays Just $1,000 for Critical Safari Bug Despite Severity Score of 9.8
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Apple Pays Just $1,000 for Critical Safari Bug Despite Severity Score of 9.8

Rajat Saini · August 1, 2025

Apple paid just $1,000 for a critical Safari bug with a 9.8 severity score, raising concerns about its bounty program fairness.

Apple CEO Tells Staff: ā€œThe AI Revolution Is Ours to Grabā€
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Apple CEO Tells Staff: ā€œThe AI Revolution Is Ours to Grabā€

Rajat Saini · August 1, 2025

Tim Cook rallies Apple employees, calling AI the company’s next big frontier, amid delays, defections, and growing pressure from competitors.

New Japan Law Breaks Apple and Google’s App Store Monopoly
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New Japan Law Breaks Apple and Google’s App Store Monopoly

Rajat Saini · August 1, 2025

Japan orders Apple and Google to allow third-party app stores and payment systems under new antitrust rules effective December 18, 2025.

Apple’s iPad Repair Parts Cost Nearly as Much as New Devices
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Apple’s iPad Repair Parts Cost Nearly as Much as New Devices

Rajat Saini · August 1, 2025

Apple’s iPad repair parts are so expensive that independent technicians say repairs make no financial sense, raising right-to-repair concerns.

Apple Reports $94 Billion in Q3 2026 Revenue, Beating Expectations
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Apple Reports $94 Billion in Q3 2026 Revenue, Beating Expectations

Rajat Saini · August 1, 2025

Apple reports $94.04B in Q3 2025 revenue, driven by strong iPhone and Services growth, beating expectations and setting new records.

Tim Cook Confirms Apple’s AI Strategy May Include Major Acquisitions
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Tim Cook Confirms Apple’s AI Strategy May Include Major Acquisitions

Rajat Saini · August 1, 2025

Tim Cook signals Apple’s willingness to make large acquisitions if the technology fits, hinting at a possible shift in its AI strategy.

Apple, Google, and Others Join U.S. Push to End Paperwork in Healthcare
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Apple, Google, and Others Join U.S. Push to End Paperwork in Healthcare

Rajat Saini · July 30, 2025

Apple, Google, and Amazon join a White House-led push to give patients control of health data and eliminate outdated paper check-in forms.

Meta Raids Apple’s AI Unit Again, Adds Fourth Researcher in a Month
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Meta Raids Apple’s AI Unit Again, Adds Fourth Researcher in a Month

Rajat Saini · July 30, 2025

Apple loses fourth AI researcher in a month to Meta, raising doubts about its in-house AI strategy and the future of its foundation models.

Apple’s Weibo Account Posts Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 Ad by Mistake
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Apple’s Weibo Account Posts Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 Ad by Mistake

Rajat Saini · July 30, 2025

Apple’s official Weibo account mistakenly posted a Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 ad, sparking buzz about Apple’s rumored foldable iPhone plans.

F1 Movie Sets Apple Box Office Record with $509 Million Globally
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F1 Movie Sets Apple Box Office Record with $509 Million Globally

Rajat Saini · July 28, 2025

Apple’s F1: The Movie hits $509 million globally, becoming its top-grossing theatrical release and a major win ahead of streaming debut.

Dutch Antitrust Watchdog Pauses Ruling on Apple Fees for Dating Apps
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Dutch Antitrust Watchdog Pauses Ruling on Apple Fees for Dating Apps

Rajat Saini · July 28, 2025

Dutch regulator pauses Apple ruling on dating app fees, awaiting EU decision under DMA. Apple’s App Store policies face continued antitrust scrutiny.

Perplexity’s Mac App Gets Smarter with MCP Support
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Perplexity’s Mac App Gets Smarter with MCP Support

Rajat Saini · July 26, 2025

Perplexity’s Mac app adds MCP support, enabling direct access to local apps like Notes and Calendar through secure, context-aware AI commands.

Apple Adds New App Store Age Ratings: 13+, 16+, and 18+
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Apple Adds New App Store Age Ratings: 13+, 16+, and 18+

Rajat Saini · July 25, 2025

Apple updates App Store age ratings with new 13+, 16+, and 18+ tiers, requiring developers to complete stricter questionnaires by 2026.

Liquid Glass Looks Cool. So Why Do People Hate It?
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Liquid Glass Looks Cool. So Why Do People Hate It?

Rajat Saini · July 25, 2025

Apple’s Liquid Glass UI in iOS 26 looks polished, but users say it hurts readability, wastes resources, and distracts from real improvements.

Apple Launches Custom Wallpaper Tool to Mark Saudi Online Store Debut
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Apple Launches Custom Wallpaper Tool to Mark Saudi Online Store Debut

Rajat Saini · July 24, 2025

Apple launches a global custom wallpaper tool, letting users design personalized Apple logo wallpapers in various colors for iPhone, iPad, and Mac.

Apple Beats Class Action Claim Over iCloud Storage Advertising
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Apple Beats Class Action Claim Over iCloud Storage Advertising

Rajat Saini · July 24, 2025

U.S. appeals court dismisses lawsuit claiming Apple misled users about iCloud storage limits, ruling its iCloud+ advertising was clear and not deceptive.

Apple Releases macOS Tahoe 26 Public Beta with New Design
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Apple Releases macOS Tahoe 26 Public Beta with New Design

Rajat Saini · July 24, 2025

Apple releases macOS Tahoe public beta with new design, updated apps, and deeper iOS integration ahead of its fall launch.

Apple Releases iOS 26 and iPadOS 26 Public Betas
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Apple Releases iOS 26 and iPadOS 26 Public Betas

Rajat Saini · July 24, 2025

Apple releases iOS 26 and iPadOS 26 public betas with a new Liquid Glass design, AI features, and enhanced apps across the board.

Apple Umeda Store Opens in Osaka with Focus on Accessibility and Local Culture
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Apple Umeda Store Opens in Osaka with Focus on Accessibility and Local Culture

Rajat Saini · July 24, 2025

Apple opens its new Umeda store in Osaka, emphasizing accessibility, local culture, and creative workshops featuring Apple Intelligence.

Fortnite’s Comeback in UK ā€œUncertainā€ as CMA Delays Action on Apple
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Fortnite’s Comeback in UK ā€œUncertainā€ as CMA Delays Action on Apple

Rajat Saini · July 24, 2025

Epic says Fortnite’s UK return is ā€œuncertainā€ after the CMA delays action on Apple’s App Store. Company slams regulator’s weak roadmap.

UK Watchdog Labels Apple and Google ā€˜Strategic Market Players’
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UK Watchdog Labels Apple and Google ā€˜Strategic Market Players’

Rajat Saini · July 23, 2025

UK regulator moves to curb Apple and Google’s dominance under new law, proposing strict rules on app stores, payments, and developer access.

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