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T-Mobile Launches 36-Month iPhone Payment Plan Ahead of Expected iPhone 18 Price Hikes
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T-Mobile Launches 36-Month iPhone Payment Plan Ahead of Expected iPhone 18 Price Hikes

Rajat Saini · August 6, 2026

T-Mobile launches a 36-month iPhone payment plan with lower monthly costs as buyers prepare for expected iPhone 18 price increases this year.

Apple Private Relay flaw leaks users’ real IP addresses through passkeys
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Apple Private Relay flaw leaks users' real IP addresses through passkeys

Rajat Saini · August 6, 2026

Apple Private Relay has a privacy flaw that lets passkey-enabled websites see users’ real IP addresses despite the protection being enabled.

iPhone 18 Pro Event Date: When Apple Could Announce Its September 2026 Event
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iPhone 18 Pro Event Date: When Apple Could Announce Its September 2026 Event

Rajat Saini · August 6, 2026

Apple could announce the iPhone 18 Pro event on August 26, with a September 9 launch expected based on recent invitation history.

Siri AI Compatible Devices: Full List of iPhones, iPads, Macs, and More
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Siri AI Compatible Devices: Full List of iPhones, iPads, Macs, and More

Rajat Saini · August 6, 2026

Check the complete Siri AI compatibility list for iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, and Vision Pro before the iOS 27 public release this fall.

WhatsApp Adds Anonymous Polls, @All Mentions, and Faster Group Creation
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WhatsApp Adds Anonymous Polls, @All Mentions, and Faster Group Creation

Rajat Saini · August 5, 2026

WhatsApp adds anonymous polls, poll editing, voting deadlines, @all mentions, and faster group creation to make group chats more organized and efficient.

Apple releases new beta firmware for AirPods Pro 3 and more
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Apple releases new beta firmware for AirPods Pro 3 and more

Rajat Saini · August 5, 2026

Apple has released new beta firmware for AirPods Pro 3 and more models ahead of the expected iOS 27 launch next month worldwide.

Apple Seeks Injunction Against OpenAI in Trade Secrets Lawsuit
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Apple Seeks Injunction Against OpenAI in Trade Secrets Lawsuit

Rajat Saini · August 4, 2026

Apple asks court for injunction against OpenAI, seeking forensic inspections, evidence preservation, and protection of trade secrets before October 1 hearing.

Apple invites retail employees to help at September iPhone event
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Apple invites retail employees to help at September iPhone event

Rajat Saini · August 4, 2026

Apple has invited US retail employees to apply for support roles at its September iPhone event, where iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone Fold are expected.

Apple’s Annual Sales in India Cross $10 Billion for the First Time
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Apple’s Annual Sales in India Cross $10 Billion for the First Time

Rajat Saini · August 4, 2026

Apple crossed $10 billion in annual India sales as iPhone demand surged despite premium pricing, strengthening its position in a fast-growing market.

OpenAI says Apple ‘is getting this wrong’ in response to trade secrets lawsuit
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OpenAI says Apple 'is getting this wrong' in response to trade secrets lawsuit

Rajat Saini · August 4, 2026

OpenAI responds to Apple’s trade secrets lawsuit, disputes key allegations, shares emails and screenshots, and defends former Apple executives in detail.

Apple Could Raise iPhone 18, Apple Watch, and AirPods Prices Next Month
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Apple Could Raise iPhone 18, Apple Watch, and AirPods Prices Next Month

Rajat Saini · August 4, 2026

Apple is expected to raise iPhone 18, Apple Watch, and AirPods prices in September after increasing costs across several other products earlier.

Apple briefly removes Telegram from App Store over CSAM content
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Apple briefly removes Telegram from App Store over CSAM content

Rajat Saini · August 4, 2026

Apple briefly removed Telegram from the App Store after finding CSAM content, then restored the app after Telegram removed the material promptly.

Apple faces $32.5 billion class-action lawsuit over Photos facial recognition
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Apple faces $32.5 billion class-action lawsuit over Photos facial recognition

Rajat Saini · August 4, 2026

Apple faces a $32.5 billion Illinois class-action lawsuit alleging its Photos People feature collected biometric data without proper user consent.

Apple restricts bug bounty submissions as AI tools flood security portal
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Apple restricts bug bounty submissions as AI tools flood security portal

Rajat Saini · August 4, 2026

Apple caps bug bounty reports after AI-generated submissions overwhelm reviewers, while researchers can request higher reporting limits for critical.

Russia opens antitrust case against Apple over MAX and RuStore
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Russia opens antitrust case against Apple over MAX and RuStore

Rajat Saini · August 4, 2026

Russia has opened an antitrust case against Apple after the company failed to preinstall the MAX messenger and RuStore on its devices.

Apple Confirms iPhone to Windows Clipboard Sync, Likely Coming in iOS 28
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Apple Confirms iPhone to Windows Clipboard Sync, Likely Coming in iOS 28

Rajat Saini · August 4, 2026

Apple plans iOS 28 feature letting iPhone users copy and paste with Windows PCs through native clipboard syncing, expected in Europe first.

Why Apple Upgrade Only Works With AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon
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Why Apple Upgrade Only Works With AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon

Rajat Saini · August 4, 2026

Apple Upgrade requires AT&T, T-Mobile, or Verizon for iPhone leasing because of carrier agreements, fraud prevention, and financing requirements in the US.

Apple Could Get 10 More Years of India Manufacturing Tax Relief
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Apple Could Get 10 More Years of India Manufacturing Tax Relief

Rajat Saini · August 4, 2026

India proposes extending a key manufacturing tax exemption until 2041, giving Apple greater certainty as it expands iPhone production across India.

John Ternus Rehires Former Apple VP Ahead of CEO Takeover
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John Ternus Rehires Former Apple VP Ahead of CEO Takeover

Rajat Saini · August 4, 2026

John Ternus rehired former Apple hardware executive Laura Legros ahead of becoming CEO, marking an early leadership move before September’s transition.

WhatsApp for Mac tests daily and weekly update options
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WhatsApp for Mac tests daily and weekly update options

Rajat Saini · August 4, 2026

WhatsApp for Mac beta adds daily and weekly update options, giving users more control over stability, new features, and manual updates.

Apple iCloud policy let former employees retain confidential files
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Apple iCloud policy let former employees retain confidential files

Rajat Saini · August 4, 2026

Apple’s iCloud policy reportedly let former employees retain confidential files, raising fresh questions as its trade secrets lawsuit against OpenAI continues.

Disney+ and Paramount+ Explore Free Streaming Tiers to Challenge YouTube
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Disney+ and Paramount+ Explore Free Streaming Tiers to Challenge YouTube

Rajat Saini · August 4, 2026

Disney+ and Paramount+ are exploring free streaming tiers as Hollywood looks for new ways to compete with YouTube and grow audiences.

Apple Launches Redesigned Accessories Store With Better Search and Categories
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Apple Launches Redesigned Accessories Store With Better Search and Categories

Rajat Saini · August 4, 2026

Apple redesigns its online accessories store with curated collections, improved search, smarter filters, personalized recommendations, and live chat support.

iPhone 18 Pro Could Start at $1,399, but a $300 Price Hike Looks Hard to Believe
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iPhone 18 Pro Could Start at $1,399, but a $300 Price Hike Looks Hard to Believe

Rajat Saini · August 3, 2026

Rumored iPhone 18 Pro pricing points to a $1,399 starting price, but such a massive increase raises serious questions before launch next month.

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