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Spotify Says New iOS Payment Option Boosted Subscriptions
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Spotify Says New iOS Payment Option Boosted Subscriptions

Rajat Saini · May 22, 2025

Spotify says external payments on iOS led to a sharp rise in Premium upgrades, following Apple’s court-ordered policy change supporting web billing.

Microsoft Releases AI Shell Preview 4 with Major macOS Upgrades
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Microsoft Releases AI Shell Preview 4 with Major macOS Upgrades

Rajat Saini · May 22, 2025

Microsoft releases AI Shell Preview 4 with major macOS upgrades, new agents, Entra ID support, and improved sidecar performance in iTerm2.

Apple Vision Pro May Soon Adjust to Fit Your Eyes Perfectly
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Apple Vision Pro May Soon Adjust to Fit Your Eyes Perfectly

Rajat Saini · May 22, 2025

Apple’s new patent shows Vision Pro may soon feature adjustable displays that adapt to your eyes for improved comfort and visual alignment.

Vivaldi 7.4 for iOS Brings Background Audio and Smarter Tab Management
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Vivaldi 7.4 for iOS Brings Background Audio and Smarter Tab Management

Rajat Saini · May 22, 2025

Vivaldi 7.4 for iOS introduces background audio playback, smarter tab management, per-site keyboard shortcuts, and a modernized interface.

Apple Pushes Hand Gesture Tech Forward for Macs and Vision
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Apple Pushes Hand Gesture Tech Forward for Macs and Vision

Rajat Saini · May 22, 2025

Apple advances hand gesture control for Macs and iDevices, using gaze tracking and peripheral detection to enhance precision in future user interactions.

Apple To Launch Smart Glasses in 2026, Drops Watch Camera Plans
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Apple To Launch Smart Glasses in 2026, Drops Watch Camera Plans

Rajat Saini · May 22, 2025

Apple plans to launch AI-powered smart glasses in 2026 and cancels its smartwatch camera project, shifting focus to next-gen wearable technology.

 

 

 

Kuo: OpenAI and Jony Ive’s “io” AI Device to Launch in 2027
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Kuo: OpenAI and Jony Ive’s “io” AI Device to Launch in 2027

Rajat Saini · May 22, 2025

OpenAI and Jony Ive plan to launch a compact, wearable AI device in 2027, aiming to redefine hardware beyond smartphones and screens.

Anthropic’s Claude 4 Rolling Out on iOS
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Anthropic’s Claude 4 Rolling Out on iOS

Rajat Saini · May 22, 2025

Anthropic launches Claude 4 AI models on iOS, bringing advanced coding, reasoning, and agent capabilities to mobile users with extended performance.

Can Xiaomi’s New Xring O1 Chip Compete with Apple Silicon?
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Can Xiaomi’s New Xring O1 Chip Compete with Apple Silicon?

Rajat Saini · May 22, 2025

Xiaomi launches the Xring O1 chip to rival Apple Silicon, signaling a major shift toward in-house tech, EVs, and AI innovation.

 

 

 

Several Apple IDs Leaked in Unsecured Database of 184M Accounts
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Several Apple IDs Leaked in Unsecured Database of 184M Accounts

Rajat Saini · May 22, 2025

Massive leak exposes 184 million login credentials, including Apple IDs, risking security across major platforms and government accounts worldwide.

 

 

 

 

Apple Adds iPhone 7 Plus and iPhone 8 to Vintage List
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Apple Adds iPhone 7 Plus and iPhone 8 to Vintage List

Rajat Saini · May 22, 2025

Apple adds iPhone 7 Plus and select iPhone 8 models to its vintage list, limiting repair options as support phases out over time.

Fortnite iOS Requirements (Hardware, Storage and More)
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Fortnite iOS Requirements (Hardware, Storage and More)

Rajat Saini · May 21, 2025

Fortnite returns to iOS in 2025. Check device requirements, supported models, storage needs, and cloud gaming options for smooth gameplay.

Should I Update to macOS 15.5?
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Should I Update to macOS 15.5?

Mehak Siddiqui · May 21, 2025

It’s a good idea to update to macOS 15.5 for the latest security fixes. There’s also minor changes in the Mail app and System Settings.

Jony Ive Joins OpenAI After $6.5 Billion Acquisition of His AI Startup
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Jony Ive Joins OpenAI After $6.5 Billion Acquisition of His AI Startup

Rajat Saini · May 21, 2025

Jony Ive joins OpenAI after its $6.5 billion acquisition of his AI startup, io, marking a major push into consumer hardware innovation.

 

 

 

Apple Tops Global Wireless Headphone Sales in Q1 2026
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Apple Tops Global Wireless Headphone Sales in Q1 2026

Rajat Saini · May 21, 2025

Apple led the global TWS market in Q1 2025, followed by Xiaomi’s surge, as shipments rose 18% amid expanding ecosystems and innovation trends.

 

 

 

Apple Clarifies Controversial “User Disclosures” Screen
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Apple Clarifies Controversial “User Disclosures” Screen

Rajat Saini · May 21, 2025

Apple defends its EU user disclosure screen, claiming it complies with DMA rules. Critics say the warning misleads users and deters competition.

Microsoft Blames Apple for Delayed Xbox Mobile Store Launch
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Microsoft Blames Apple for Delayed Xbox Mobile Store Launch

Rajat Saini · May 21, 2025

Microsoft blames Apple for delaying its Xbox mobile store launch, citing App Store restrictions and legal uncertainty from Apple’s ongoing appeal in the Epic Games case.

Brand Loyalty Gap Between Apple and Samsung Is Starting to Close
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Brand Loyalty Gap Between Apple and Samsung Is Starting to Close

Rajat Saini · May 21, 2025

Apple’s smartphone loyalty slips while Samsung steadily rises, narrowing the brand loyalty gap between the two tech giants in the US.

 

 

 

How Stolen iPhones from the West End Up in China’s Tech Markets
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How Stolen iPhones from the West End Up in China’s Tech Markets

Rajat Saini · May 21, 2025

Stolen iPhones from the West are trafficked through Hong Kong and resold in Shenzhen’s Huaqiangbei markets, fueling a thriving underground tech trade.

Apple Swift Now Runs Things 3 Cloud Sync System
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Apple Swift Now Runs Things 3 Cloud Sync System

Rajat Saini · May 21, 2025

Things Cloud now runs entirely on Swift, delivering faster sync, lower costs, and improved performance across devices. A major backend transformation.

Apple’s SVP Deirdre O’Brien Ranks 67th on Fortune
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Apple’s SVP Deirdre O’Brien Ranks 67th on Fortune

Rajat Saini · May 21, 2025

Apple’s Deirdre O’Brien ranks 67th on Fortune’s 2025 Most Powerful Women list, recognizing her leadership in retail and people operations.

Fortnite Is Back on App Store For iOS After 5 Years
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Fortnite Is Back on App Store For iOS After 5 Years

Rajat Saini · May 20, 2025

Fortnite returns to Apple’s U.S. App Store after five years, following court pressure on Apple to approve Epic’s app with external payment links.

Apple’s New Smartglasses Could Change Focus with a Tap
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Apple’s New Smartglasses Could Change Focus with a Tap

Rajat Saini · May 20, 2025

Apple’s patented tunable lens system enables electronic focus adjustment in smartglasses using layered liquid crystal cells for seamless, real-time optical control.

Apple’s New Patent Brings Advanced Position Sensors
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Apple's New Patent Brings Advanced Position Sensors

Rajat Saini · May 20, 2025

Apple’s new patent reveals position sensors for MacBooks, foldable iPads, and robots, enabling precise motion tracking and smarter device interaction.

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