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Google Tests Major Chrome iOS Redesign Built Around Gemini
In Chrome beta for iPhone, Google replaces the Back button with “Ask Gemini” and moves navigation controls into the top header, putting Gemini in the browser’s main navigation area.
iOS 27 AirPlay Changes Could Bring Native Google Cast Support to iPhone
iOS 27 reportedly adds support for Google Cast and other AirPlay alternatives on iPhone to meet new European Union requirements.
iOS 27 Could Be the Update That Saves Image Playground and Genmoji
Apple plans major Genmoji and Image Playground upgrades in iOS 27 with better image quality and expanded third party AI support.
watchOS 27 Reportedly Bringing Better Heart-Rate Tracking, Apple Delays AI Health Coach
watchOS 27 reportedly improves Apple Watch heart-rate tracking, while Apple delays its AI-powered health coach until later iOS 27 updates.
AirPods Settings in iOS 27 Will Be More Organized, Says Report
Apple plans a redesigned AirPods settings menu in iOS 27 with cleaner controls, better organization, and easier feature management.
MacBook Pro Owner Used a Hair Dryer and Melted His Keyboard While Applying a Skin
MacBook Pro owner accidentally melted keyboard keys while applying a laptop skin with a hair dryer during a failed installation attempt.
Apple’s New 'genai' Domain Hints at Major Siri Announcements at WWDC 2026
Apple’s new genai.apple.com domain hints at major Siri upgrades, Apple Intelligence features, and bigger AI announcements at WWDC 2026.
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iPhone 20 [XX] Renders Reveal Apple’s Boldest iPhone Redesign Since iPhone X
iPhone 20 renders reveal Apple’s curved display design, silicon-anode battery, HBM RAM, A21 chip, and upgraded HDR camera technology.
WhatsApp is Working on a New Contacts Hub That Shows Who’s Online Instantly
WhatsApp is developing a new contacts hub for iPhone users that shows online and recently active contacts much faster now.
Apple’s Unreleased Bluetooth Headphones Just Appeared in FCC Filing
Apple’s unreleased Bluetooth headphones with model number A3577 have appeared in an FCC filing, hinting at a possible Beats launch.
Google Defends $20 Billion Apple Search Deal in New Antitrust Appeal Filing
Google appeals antitrust ruling, arguing Apple chose Google Search for Safari because it offered better performance and stronger monetization.
iOS 26.5.1 Update for iPhones Is Likely Coming Soon With More Bug Fixes
iOS 26.5.1 update could arrive soon with battery fixes, performance improvements, security patches, and stability upgrades for iPhone users.
Samsung Is Building a Hybrid Foldable Frame to Rival iPhone Ultra's Liquidmetal
Samsung reportedly plans a titanium-aluminum foldable frame focused on better cooling and durability to challenge Apple’s Liquidmetal technology.
Apple Records 30 Million iPhone 17 Activations in China During 618 Festival
Apple’s iPhone 17 discounts in China triggered over 30 million activations ahead of the massive 618 shopping festival sales event.
iPhone 17 Pushes Apple to No. 1 Smartphone Brand Globally in Q1 2026
Apple became the world’s top smartphone brand in Q1 2026 as strong iPhone 17 demand boosted global shipments worldwide.
Apple’s 2nm A20 Pro Chip Could Bring Record Battery Life To iPhone 18 Pro Max
Apple’s A20 and A20 Pro chips reportedly focus on efficiency upgrades, helping iPhone 18 Pro models deliver longer battery life.
OpenAI’s Codex Can Use macOS Apps Even When Your Mac Is Locked
OpenAI Codex can now use approved Mac apps remotely while your Mac stays locked, adding secure background computer automation support.
iPhone Crash Detection Helped Save Woman After Car Fell 330 Feet Down Mountainside
Woman credits iPhone Crash Detection for saving her life after a 330-foot mountain crash left her trapped inside burning car.
Apple Confirms New App Store Age Rating Rules for Australia and Vietnam
Apple will update App Store age ratings in Australia and Vietnam starting June 18, affecting games, browsers, and social apps.
iOS 27 Rumored to Drop Support for These iPhone Models at WWDC
iOS 27 reportedly drops support for iPhone 11 models and iPhone SE 2 ahead of Apple’s upcoming WWDC announcement event.
Safari Technology Preview 244 Now Available for macOS Sequoia and macOS Tahoe
Apple releases Safari Technology Preview 244 with fixes for WebGL, JavaScript, CSS, security, rendering, and Web API performance improvements.
Anthropic in Talks to Rent Microsoft AI Server Chips for Claude Expansion
Anthropic is reportedly considering Microsoft’s Maia AI chips as rising Claude demand pushes companies beyond Nvidia infrastructure dependence.
Apple Asks US Supreme Court to Review App Store Fee Ruling in Epic Games Case
Apple asks the Supreme Court to review App Store fee rulings that changed external payment link rules across the United States.