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Foldables Remain Niche, Apple’s 2026 Launch Could Change That
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Foldables Remain Niche, Apple’s 2026 Launch Could Change That

Rajat Saini · July 23, 2025

Apple is expected to launch its first foldable iPhone in 2026, potentially transforming the niche category into mainstream smartphones.

Apple News+ Audio Expands to UK, Canada, and Australia
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Apple News+ Audio Expands to UK, Canada, and Australia

Rajat Saini · July 23, 2025

Apple News+ Audio launches in the UK, Canada, and Australia, offering narrated stories from top publications through Apple News.

Apple Expands AppleCare+ Theft and Loss Coverage to iPad and Apple Watch
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Apple Expands AppleCare+ Theft and Loss Coverage to iPad and Apple Watch

Rajat Saini · July 23, 2025

Apple expands AppleCare+ Theft and Loss coverage to iPad and Apple Watch, available through AppleCare One or standalone plans starting July 24.

Apple Now Gives You Four Years to Add AppleCare+
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Apple Now Gives You Four Years to Add AppleCare+

Rajat Saini · July 23, 2025

Apple now lets you add AppleCare+ up to four years after purchase through AppleCare One, giving users more flexibility and extended protection options.

Apple Releases macOS Tahoe 26 Beta 4 to Developers
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Apple Releases macOS Tahoe 26 Beta 4 to Developers

Rajat Saini · July 23, 2025

Apple releases macOS Tahoe 26 beta 4 with Safari tweaks, UI changes, and deeper iPhone integration ahead of the upcoming public beta launch.

Apple Releases iOS 26 Beta 4 for iPhone to Developers
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Apple Releases iOS 26 Beta 4 for iPhone to Developers

Rajat Saini · July 23, 2025

iOS 26 Developer Beta 4 brings subtle design changes, updated Liquid Glass visuals, and notification tweaks as Apple prepares for the public beta.

Apple Releases iPadOS 26 Beta 4, Likely to Become First Public Beta
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Apple Releases iPadOS 26 Beta 4, Likely to Become First Public Beta

Rajat Saini · July 23, 2025

Apple releases iPadOS 26 beta 4 for developers, expected to become the first public beta with UI tweaks and improved stability.

Irish Government Reveals How Apple’s €14.25B Tax Windfall Will Be Spent
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Irish Government Reveals How Apple’s €14.25B Tax Windfall Will Be Spent

Rajat Saini · July 23, 2025

Ireland will use Apple’s €14.25B tax payment to fund major infrastructure upgrades in housing, water, electricity, and transport through 2030.

Apple’s App Store Changes Likely to Satisfy EU Regulators, Halting Daily Fines
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Apple’s App Store Changes Likely to Satisfy EU Regulators, Halting Daily Fines

Rajat Saini · July 22, 2025

Apple updated its App Store rules in the EU to avoid fines. Regulators are expected to approve the changes under the Digital Markets Act.

Apple’s AI Team Pushed to Go Open Source, Leadership Said No
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Apple’s AI Team Pushed to Go Open Source, Leadership Said No

Rajat Saini · July 22, 2025

Apple’s AI team faces internal conflict as leadership blocks open-source plans and explores third-party models, leading to major talent departures.

Apple Alerted Dozens of Iranians Targeted by Sophisticated Spyware Attacks
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Apple Alerted Dozens of Iranians Targeted by Sophisticated Spyware Attacks

Rajat Saini · July 22, 2025

Apple warned over a dozen Iranians of rare, high-cost spyware attacks linked to geopolitical tensions, urging immediate security steps and expert consultation.

Chrome on iOS Now Lets You Switch Between Work and Personal Accounts
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Chrome on iOS Now Lets You Switch Between Work and Personal Accounts

Rajat Saini · July 22, 2025

Chrome on iOS now supports easy switching between personal and work accounts, offering stronger data separation and enterprise security.

Your MacBook Trackpad Can Now Measure Weight. Here’s the Proof
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Your MacBook Trackpad Can Now Measure Weight. Here’s the Proof

Rajat Saini · July 22, 2025

TrackWeight is a macOS app that turns your MacBook’s Force Touch trackpad into a digital scale using pressure sensor data.

Apple Wallet Users Can Now Ride South Korea’s Transit with Tmoney
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Apple Wallet Users Can Now Ride South Korea’s Transit with Tmoney

Rajat Saini · July 22, 2025

Apple adds South Korea’s Tmoney transit card to iPhone and Apple Watch, enabling tap-to-pay access on buses, subways, and convenience stores.

Morgan Stanley Dismisses Rumors of Apple Acquiring AI Search Firm
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Morgan Stanley Dismisses Rumors of Apple Acquiring AI Search Firm

Rajat Saini · July 21, 2025

Morgan Stanley rejects Apple AI search rumors, forecasts strong Q3 results, expects growth in Services, and maintains a $235 stock price target.

ITC Ruling Puts Apple’s iPhone OLED Supply Chain at Risk
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ITC Ruling Puts Apple’s iPhone OLED Supply Chain at Risk

Rajat Saini · July 21, 2025

US trade ruling against BOE threatens Apple’s iPhone OLED supply chain; potential ban may shift orders to Samsung and LG Display.

UK Set to Retreat on Apple Encryption Backdoor After US Pressure
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UK Set to Retreat on Apple Encryption Backdoor After US Pressure

Rajat Saini · July 21, 2025

UK may drop its demand for Apple to break iCloud encryption after US pressure, risking major tech and data partnership setbacks.

Gurman: iPhone Fold to Feature New Multitasking Interface in 2026
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Gurman: iPhone Fold to Feature New Multitasking Interface in 2026

Rajat Saini · July 21, 2025

Apple’s 2026 iPhone Fold will feature a new multitasking interface, while the 2025 iPad Pro adds dual front cameras for improved Face ID.

EU Ends Corning Glass Inquiry, Apple Deal Remains Unaffected
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EU Ends Corning Glass Inquiry, Apple Deal Remains Unaffected

Rajat Saini · July 21, 2025

Corning avoids EU antitrust fine by ending exclusive glass supply deals. Apple excluded from probe due to custom glass not sold in open market.

Is AppleCare Worth It for iPad in 2026?
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Is AppleCare Worth It for iPad in 2026?

Christopher Burke · July 21, 2025

Deciding whether or not to get AppleCare is one of the hardest decisions for new iPad owners. Find out if it’s worth it and what’s covered!

Foldable iPhone Coming in 2026: Why Apple Is Late to the Game
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Foldable iPhone Coming in 2026: Why Apple Is Late to the Game

Rajat Saini · July 20, 2025

Apple’s first foldable iPhone launches in 2026, using Samsung displays. Here’s what to expect, from design tweaks to pricing and strategy.

Apple’s €14.3 Billion Irish Tax Case Closes After Final Payment
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Apple’s €14.3 Billion Irish Tax Case Closes After Final Payment

Rajat Saini · July 18, 2025

Apple’s €14.3 billion tax dispute with Ireland ends as funds are fully transferred from escrow, closing a decade-long EU antitrust case.

Apple Sues YouTuber Jon Prosser Over iOS 26 Leak, Citing Trade Secret Theft
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Apple Sues YouTuber Jon Prosser Over iOS 26 Leak, Citing Trade Secret Theft

Rajat Saini · July 18, 2025

Apple has filed a lawsuit against YouTuber Jon Prosser, accusing him of leaking iOS 26 features and misusing trade secrets.

Why Is a Sexually Explicit Chatbot Available to Kids on the App Store?
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Why Is a Sexually Explicit Chatbot Available to Kids on the App Store?

Rajat Saini · July 17, 2025

Grok’s explicit AI avatars are rated 12+ on the App Store, exposing serious gaps in Apple’s content moderation and child safety policies.

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