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WhatsApp Adds Multi-Passkey Support and Stronger Two-Step Verification
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WhatsApp Adds Multi-Passkey Support and Stronger Two-Step Verification

Rajat Saini · August 26, 2026

WhatsApp adds multiple passkeys, stronger two-step verification passwords, and extra unknown caller details on Android to improve account security.

Apple Fires Back at OpenAI in Trade Secret Fight Over Expedited Discovery
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Apple Fires Back at OpenAI in Trade Secret Fight Over Expedited Discovery

Rajat Saini · August 26, 2026

Apple says expedited discovery is necessary in its OpenAI trade secret lawsuit as both sides clash over documents, depositions, and hardware development.

Apple Maps Ads Are Now Live in the US and Canada
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Apple Maps Ads Are Now Live in the US and Canada

Rajat Saini · August 26, 2026

Apple Maps ads are now rolling out in the US and Canada, appearing in Suggested Places and relevant search results gradually.

Apple Expands 40W Dynamic Power Adapter With 60W Max to Europe and Vietnam
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Apple Expands 40W Dynamic Power Adapter With 60W Max to Europe and Vietnam

Rajat Saini · August 26, 2026

Apple expands its 40W Dynamic Power Adapter with 60W Max to Europe and Vietnam, adding a compact retractable two-prong design today.

Claude Cowork Now Shares Memory With Chat Across Free and Paid Plans
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Claude Cowork Now Shares Memory With Chat Across Free and Paid Plans

Rajat Saini · August 25, 2026

Claude Cowork now shares memory with chat across free and paid plans, helping users continue tasks without repeatedly explaining previous context.

Instagram’s New ‘First Draft’ Feature Automatically Trims Reels for You
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Instagram’s New ‘First Draft’ Feature Automatically Trims Reels for You

Rajat Saini · August 25, 2026

Instagram’s new First Draft feature automatically trims Reels clips, removes unnecessary moments, and creates an editable starting cut for creators.

Apple Refreshes Magic Keyboard Lineup With New Keycap Design
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Apple Refreshes Magic Keyboard Lineup With New Keycap Design

Rajat Saini · August 25, 2026

Apple has refreshed its Magic Keyboard lineup with new MacBook-style key symbols while keeping the same design, features, and existing prices unchanged.

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman Says AI Has Yet to Find Its iPhone Moment
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OpenAI CEO Sam Altman Says AI Has Yet to Find Its iPhone Moment

Rajat Saini · August 25, 2026

Sam Altman says AI still lacks its iPhone moment, admits disruption is slower than expected, and predicts a small-business boom ahead.

Apple Launches New Polishing Cloth for $9, Down From $19
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Apple Launches New Polishing Cloth for $9, Down From $19

Rajat Saini · August 25, 2026

Apple has released a new Polishing Cloth for $9, cutting the accessory’s price by $10 while keeping broad device compatibility.

Apple Unveils New Mac Studio With M5 Max and M5 Ultra, Up to 512GB RAM
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Apple Unveils New Mac Studio With M5 Max and M5 Ultra, Up to 512GB RAM

Rajat Saini · August 25, 2026

Apple’s new Mac Studio features M5 Max and M5 Ultra, up to 512GB memory, faster AI, graphics, storage, and connectivity performance.

Apple Launches New Mac mini With M6 and M5 Pro, Starting at $899
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Apple Launches New Mac mini With M6 and M5 Pro, Starting at $899

Rajat Saini · August 25, 2026

Apple launches the new Mac mini with M6 and M5 Pro chips, faster AI performance, upgraded connectivity, and prices from $899.

Apple Unveils M6 and M5 Ultra Chips With Huge CPU, GPU and AI Upgrades
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Apple Unveils M6 and M5 Ultra Chips With Huge CPU, GPU and AI Upgrades

Rajat Saini · August 25, 2026

Apple unveils M6 and M5 Ultra with faster CPUs, upgraded GPUs, stronger AI performance, and major unified memory bandwidth improvements today.

Apple Releases watchOS 27 Public Beta 5 for Apple Watch Users
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Apple Releases watchOS 27 Public Beta 5 for Apple Watch Users

Rajat Saini · August 25, 2026

Apple has released watchOS 27 public beta 5 with build 24R5358a, bringing more fixes and improvements ahead of September’s launch.

Apple releases visionOS 27 public beta 5 for Vision Pro users
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Apple releases visionOS 27 public beta 5 for Vision Pro users

Rajat Saini · August 25, 2026

Apple releases visionOS 27 public beta 5 for Vision Pro with latest bug fixes, stability improvements, and refinements ahead of launch.

Apple Releases macOS 27 Public Beta 5 for Mac Users
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Apple Releases macOS 27 Public Beta 5 for Mac Users

Rajat Saini · August 25, 2026

Apple has released macOS 27 public beta 5 with bug fixes, stability improvements, and the latest changes for Mac users worldwide.

Apple releases tvOS 27 public beta 5 for Apple TV users
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Apple releases tvOS 27 public beta 5 for Apple TV users

Rajat Saini · August 25, 2026

Apple has released tvOS 27 public beta 5 for Apple TV, bringing more bug fixes, stability improvements, and performance refinements.

Apple releases iPadOS 27 public beta 5 for testers
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Apple releases iPadOS 27 public beta 5 for testers

Rajat Saini · August 25, 2026

Apple releases iPadOS 27 public beta 5 with bug fixes, performance improvements, and refinements ahead of the software’s expected September release.

Apple Releases iOS 27 Public Beta 5 for iPhone Users
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Apple Releases iOS 27 Public Beta 5 for iPhone Users

Rajat Saini · August 25, 2026

Apple has released iOS 27 public beta 5 with bug fixes, performance improvements, and refinements ahead of its September public release.

Apple TV F1 Viewership Reported Down Sharply, but the Data Has Major Gaps
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Apple TV F1 Viewership Reported Down Sharply, but the Data Has Major Gaps

Rajat Saini · August 25, 2026

Apple TV’s F1 viewership reportedly fell sharply for several races, but Samba’s tracking limits leave the full 2026 audience overall unclear.

Tom Selleck Joins Apple TV’s New Elizabeth Banks Comedy
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Tom Selleck Joins Apple TV’s New Elizabeth Banks Comedy

Rajat Saini · August 25, 2026

Tom Selleck joins Elizabeth Banks and Ted Danson in Apple TV’s upcoming untitled comedy series, with details about his role undisclosed.

OpenAI Brings Back Five-Hour Usage Limit for ChatGPT Plus Users
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OpenAI Brings Back Five-Hour Usage Limit for ChatGPT Plus Users

Rajat Saini · August 25, 2026

OpenAI is restoring the five-hour usage limit for ChatGPT Plus users across Codex and ChatGPT Work starting August 25, 2026 again.

Apple Plans Two AirPods 5 Models for September Launch
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Apple Plans Two AirPods 5 Models for September Launch

Rajat Saini · August 25, 2026

Apple could launch AirPods 5 on September 9 with two models, including versions with and without active noise cancellation support.

ChatGPT Now Turns Your Photos Into Stickers for iMessage and WhatsApp
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ChatGPT Now Turns Your Photos Into Stickers for iMessage and WhatsApp

Rajat Saini · August 25, 2026

ChatGPT now lets users turn photos and ideas into custom stickers with transparent backgrounds for direct sharing on iMessage and WhatsApp apps.

Epic Wants Apple’s External Purchase Commission Details Made Public
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Epic Wants Apple’s External Purchase Commission Details Made Public

Rajat Saini · August 25, 2026

Epic challenges Apple’s request to seal key App Store commission data, arguing the information should remain public during ongoing court proceedings.

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