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Report Reveals Apple Will Pay Samsung $250 For Each iPhone Duo Screen
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Report Reveals Apple Will Pay Samsung $250 For Each iPhone Duo Screen

Akshay Kumar · September 11, 2026

Apple signed a three year exclusive deal with Samsung for iPhone Duo screens. The premium M16 OLED foldable panels will cost the company around $250 each.

Apple Watch Series 12 And Ultra 4 Launch With Double The Memory
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Apple Watch Series 12 And Ultra 4 Launch With Double The Memory

Akshay Kumar · September 11, 2026

The new Apple Watch Series 12 and Apple Watch Ultra 4 feature 4GB of RAM to power new artificial intelligence tools without increasing the retail price.

Snap Rolls Out A New Feature To Help Users Plan Real-World Events
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Snap Rolls Out A New Feature To Help Users Plan Real-World Events

Akshay Kumar · September 11, 2026

Snap launched a new feature called Snapchat Plans to help users organize real world events. You can invite friends, track RSVPs, and manage dates easily.

New iOS 27 Code Hints At Sponsored Ads In Visual Intelligence
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New iOS 27 Code Hints At Sponsored Ads In Visual Intelligence

Akshay Kumar · September 11, 2026

Code found in the iOS 27 developer beta suggests Apple might allow third-party platforms to show sponsored search results inside Visual Intelligence.

Two Hidden Apple TV Remote Features Spotted in iOS 27 Update
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Two Hidden Apple TV Remote Features Spotted in iOS 27 Update

Akshay Kumar · September 11, 2026

The Apple TV Remote app is getting a hidden app launcher and content carousel in the iOS 27 update. Here is a look at the features coming to your phone.

Google Finally Launches A Native Gemini Desktop App For Windows
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Google Finally Launches A Native Gemini Desktop App For Windows

Akshay Kumar · September 11, 2026

Google launched a native Gemini app for Windows. People can now use a quick keyboard shortcut to bring up the smart assistant without opening a web browser.

DOJ Secures Temporary Pause On Document Order In Apple Antitrust Case
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DOJ Secures Temporary Pause On Document Order In Apple Antitrust Case

Akshay Kumar · September 11, 2026

The DOJ secured a temporary pause on an order requiring 14 federal agencies to hand over internal documents in the ongoing Apple antitrust lawsuit.

TSMC Accelerates 1.4nm Chip Production to Arrive in April 2027
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TSMC Accelerates 1.4nm Chip Production to Arrive in April 2027

Akshay Kumar · September 11, 2026

TSMC moved its 1.4-nanometer chip production forward to April 2027. This earlier schedule gives Apple plenty of time to prepare the A22 Pro chips for 2028.

New Mexico Lawmakers Ask Apple To Stop State Name Change To New America
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New Mexico Lawmakers Ask Apple To Stop State Name Change To New America

Akshay Kumar · September 11, 2026

New Mexico representatives wrote to Apple asking the company to ignore potential federal map changes that would rename the state to New America.

Apple Raises iPhone 17 Price to $899 After iPhone 18 Pro Launch
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Apple Raises iPhone 17 Price to $899 After iPhone 18 Pro Launch

Rajat Saini · September 10, 2026

Apple has raised the iPhone 17 price from $799 to $899 in the US after launching its more expensive iPhone 18 Pro models this week.

Apple Arcade Gets Five New Games in October, Including Terraria+
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Apple Arcade Gets Five New Games in October, Including Terraria+

Shane Watson · September 8, 2026

Apple Arcade adds five new games on October 1, including Terraria+, Pusheen’s Place, River City Survivors, Touchgrind BMX 2+, and more titles.

Apple Foldable iPhone Ultra Might Launch Later in China This Year
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Apple Foldable iPhone Ultra Might Launch Later in China This Year

Akshay Kumar · September 8, 2026

Apple may delay the launch of its foldable iPhone Ultra in China due to low initial stock and strict manufacturing quality tests taking longer than normal.

New iOS 27 Beta Code Suggests the iPhone Ultra Will Use Touch ID
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New iOS 27 Beta Code Suggests the iPhone Ultra Will Use Touch ID

Akshay Kumar · September 8, 2026

Recent code discovered in the iOS 27 beta indicates the upcoming Apple iPhone Ultra will use Touch ID instead of Face ID due to its thin folding design.

Logitech Launches A $99 MX Keypad for Coding and AI Workflows
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Logitech Launches A $99 MX Keypad for Coding and AI Workflows

Akshay Kumar · September 8, 2026

Logitech just released the $99 MX Keypad to help developers manage artificial intelligence bots. The customizable gadget features nine LCD shortcut keys.

Apple WebKit Seeks Developer Ideas For The Interop 2027 Project
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Apple WebKit Seeks Developer Ideas For The Interop 2027 Project

Akshay Kumar · September 8, 2026

Apple invites web developers to submit browser compatibility ideas for Interop 2027. The open call aims to improve standard features across all browsers.

WhatsApp Will Let Users Chat With Up To Five Third-Party Bots
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WhatsApp Will Let Users Chat With Up To Five Third-Party Bots

Akshay Kumar · September 8, 2026

WhatsApp is testing a new update that lets you securely connect up to five third-party AI bots to your account for one-on-one conversations.

BASF Subsidiary Sues Apple Over Alleged Face ID Patent Infringement
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BASF Subsidiary Sues Apple Over Alleged Face ID Patent Infringement

Akshay Kumar · September 8, 2026

BASF subsidiary trinamiX is suing Apple for patent infringement over its Face ID skin detection technology used in recent smartphones and premium tablets.

OpenAI Resets GPT-6 Astra Usage Limits for Paid Users
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OpenAI Resets GPT-6 Astra Usage Limits for Paid Users

Shane Watson · September 8, 2026

OpenAI has reset GPT-6 Astra usage limits for paid users, giving Plus, Pro, and Business subscribers fresh capacity for the work week.

Code Leak Reveals Five New Camera Features for iPhone 18 Pro
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Code Leak Reveals Five New Camera Features for iPhone 18 Pro

Akshay Kumar · September 8, 2026

Beta code reveals five unreleased iPhone 18 Pro camera tools including manual focus locking, live exposure scopes, and variable aperture image corrections.

Apple Watch Series 12 And Ultra 4 Code Leaks Reveal Four Upgrades
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Apple Watch Series 12 And Ultra 4 Code Leaks Reveal Four Upgrades

Akshay Kumar · September 8, 2026

Leaked beta code reveals four new upgrades coming to the Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4, including a recovery app, better sensors, and 128GB of storage.

Foldable iPhone Ultra May Cost $2,000 but Still Miss These Features
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Foldable iPhone Ultra May Cost $2,000 but Still Miss These Features

Shane Watson · September 8, 2026

Apple’s foldable iPhone Ultra may cost over $2,000 while missing Face ID, Telephoto camera, Action button, SIM slot, and mmWave 5G.

Xiaomi Announces Foldable Competitor Ahead Of The iPhone Ultra
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Xiaomi Announces Foldable Competitor Ahead Of The iPhone Ultra

Akshay Kumar · September 7, 2026

Xiaomi introduces the new 18 Fold smartphone with dual screens and premium cameras just days before a major competitor reveals its first foldable device.

iPhone 18 Pro Launch Event Might Hurt Apple Stock, KeyBanc Warns
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iPhone 18 Pro Launch Event Might Hurt Apple Stock, KeyBanc Warns

Akshay Kumar · September 7, 2026

KeyBanc warns that the upcoming iPhone 18 Pro launch event could hurt Apple stock due to expected price hikes, lower projected sales, and historical trends.

Leaked Video Highlights Dark Cherry iPhone 18 Pro Max and Blue Pro
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Leaked Video Highlights Dark Cherry iPhone 18 Pro Max and Blue Pro

Akshay Kumar · September 7, 2026

A new leaked video reveals the upcoming iPhone 18 Pro Max in a stunning Dark Cherry color, while the smaller Pro model shows off a brand new Blue exterior.

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