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Apple Cuts More Than 200 Jobs Across Vision Pro, Siri and AI Teams
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Apple Cuts More Than 200 Jobs Across Vision Pro, Siri and AI Teams

Rajat Saini · August 23, 2026

Apple has cut more than 200 jobs across Vision Pro, Siri, AI, and software teams as it shifts resources toward new priorities.

Apple Vision Pro Was Originally Called ‘Reality Pro’ During Development
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Apple Vision Pro Was Originally Called ‘Reality Pro’ During Development

Rajat Saini · August 23, 2026

Apple reportedly called Vision Pro “Reality Pro” during development, with internal references and trademark filings revealing its earlier name before launch.

Apple Car Key Support for MG Vehicles Spotted in Backend Code
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Apple Car Key Support for MG Vehicles Spotted in Backend Code

Rajat Saini · August 23, 2026

Apple backend code suggests MG vehicles may soon support Apple Car Key, allowing drivers to use an iPhone or Apple Watch.

Apple Paid Ireland $17 Billion in Taxes Last Year, 40% of Its Global Total
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Apple Paid Ireland $17 Billion in Taxes Last Year, 40% of Its Global Total

Rajat Saini · August 23, 2026

Apple paid Ireland $17 billion in corporate taxes last year, accounting for 40% of its $43 billion worldwide total under new EU rules.

John Ternus Could Bring More Spending, Acquisitions and New Products to Apple, Analyst Says
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John Ternus Could Bring More Spending, Acquisitions and New Products to Apple, Analyst Says

Rajat Saini · August 21, 2026

Analyst says John Ternus could bring bigger risks, higher spending, acquisitions, and new product bets when he becomes Apple’s next CEO.

Apple Pay Is Finally Coming to Walmart Stores in the US
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Apple Pay Is Finally Coming to Walmart Stores in the US

Rajat Saini · August 21, 2026

Walmart is finally adding Apple Pay support, with select US stores starting August 24 and a nationwide rollout planned by year-end 2026.

Apple grows despite smartphone sales decline across four major markets
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Apple grows despite smartphone sales decline across four major markets

Rajat Saini · August 21, 2026

Apple gained share across major smartphone markets as sales and shipments declined in Europe, China, India, and Latin America during 2026.

Apple Reportedly Lays Off 60 Vision Pro Employees as VR Team Shrinks
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Apple Reportedly Lays Off 60 Vision Pro Employees as VR Team Shrinks

Rajat Saini · August 21, 2026

Apple reportedly laid off at least 60 Vision team employees as it reduces its VR focus and prioritizes AI-powered smart glasses development.

WhatsApp tests Liquid Glass redesign for drawing editor and video player
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WhatsApp tests Liquid Glass redesign for drawing editor and video player

Rajat Saini · August 21, 2026

WhatsApp is preparing more Liquid Glass updates for iPhone, bringing the redesigned look to its drawing editor and video player soon.

Camera AirPods Leak Reveals Motion Calibration, Person Detection, 1MP Images, and More
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Camera AirPods Leak Reveals Motion Calibration, Person Detection, 1MP Images, and More

Rajat Saini · August 21, 2026

Apple’s camera-equipped AirPods could capture synchronized images, detect people, and support Visual Intelligence through new built-in sensors.

OpenAI Offers Zero Data Retention for Its Frontier AI Models
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OpenAI Offers Zero Data Retention for Its Frontier AI Models

Rajat Saini · August 21, 2026

OpenAI introduces Zero Data Retention for eligible API customers while testing Private Safety Processing to protect sensitive prompts and responses.

Apple Music will add ‘Made With AI’ labels later this year
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Apple Music will add ‘Made With AI’ labels later this year

Rajat Saini · August 21, 2026

Apple Music will introduce Made With AI labels later this year, requiring disclosure when generative AI materially contributed to uploaded content.

Apple Releases Another AirPods Beta Update Before iOS 27
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Apple Releases Another AirPods Beta Update Before iOS 27

Rajat Saini · August 21, 2026

Apple released AirPods beta firmware 9A5347a for supported H2 models, adding support for new features arriving with iOS 27 next month.

ChatGPT Can Now Access iMessage, SMS, and RCS on Mac
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ChatGPT Can Now Access iMessage, SMS, and RCS on Mac

Rajat Saini · August 20, 2026

ChatGPT for Mac now supports Apple Messages, letting users read, search, prepare, and send iMessage, SMS, and RCS chats securely directly.

Apple’s New Ad Shows How Apple Watch Helped Save a Triathlete’s Life
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Apple’s New Ad Shows How Apple Watch Helped Save a Triathlete’s Life

Rajat Saini · August 20, 2026

Apple’s latest ad shows how an Apple Watch ECG alerted a triathlete to AFib, leading doctors to discover a congenital heart condition.

When Do iPhone 18 Pro Pre-Orders Start? Expected Apple Event Schedule
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When Do iPhone 18 Pro Pre-Orders Start? Expected Apple Event Schedule

Rajat Saini · August 20, 2026

Apple’s iPhone 18 Pro is expected in September 2026. Here’s the likely event date, pre-order schedule, and retail release timing details.

Apple May Not Launch the iPhone 18 This September, Here’s What We Know
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Apple May Not Launch the iPhone 18 This September, Here's What We Know

Rajat Saini · August 20, 2026

Apple’s base iPhone 18 is reportedly skipping the September 2026 event, with its launch now expected in early 2027 alongside two other models.

Five More Apple Devices Are Reportedly Getting OLED Displays
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Five More Apple Devices Are Reportedly Getting OLED Displays

Rajat Saini · August 20, 2026

Apple plans OLED upgrades for the iPad mini, iPad Air, MacBook Pro, MacBook Air, and iMac between 2026 and 2029, according to reports.

Apple’s Beats 360 Headphones Appear in New Regulatory Filing
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Apple’s Beats 360 Headphones Appear in New Regulatory Filing

Rajat Saini · August 20, 2026

Apple’s upcoming Beats 360 headphones appear in Brazil’s regulatory database, adding another sign that their official launch is getting very close.

Roblox Told to Block Unknown Adults From Contacting Children
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Roblox Told to Block Unknown Adults From Contacting Children

Rajat Saini · August 20, 2026

Australian regulator says Roblox still allows adults to contact children, giving the platform three months to strengthen safety measures.

Apple’s New EU App Store Rules Bring Lower Fees for Some Developers
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Apple’s New EU App Store Rules Bring Lower Fees for Some Developers

Rajat Saini · August 20, 2026

Apple introduces new EU App Store fees ranging from 5% to 26%, with rates based on payment methods and distribution choices.

Apple Graphic Designer Susan Kare Talks Macintosh Icons and Early UI
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Apple Graphic Designer Susan Kare Talks Macintosh Icons and Early UI

Rajat Saini · August 20, 2026

Susan Kare shares stories from Apple’s early Macintosh days, explaining the icons, fonts, and design ideas that shaped personal computing history.

Consumer Smart Wearables Market Could Generate More Than $1 Trillion by 2032
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Consumer Smart Wearables Market Could Generate More Than $1 Trillion by 2032

Rajat Saini · August 20, 2026

Consumer wearables could generate over $1 trillion through 2032, led by smartwatches, wireless earbuds, smart eyewear, and growing health-focused devices worldwide.

Meta AI Gets a Dedicated Mac App With Native macOS Features
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Meta AI Gets a Dedicated Mac App With Native macOS Features

Rajat Saini · August 20, 2026

Meta has launched a dedicated Meta AI app for Mac with Quick Invoke, dictation, window context, scheduled tasks, and native macOS features.

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