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Apple Raises iPhone Prices in Japan by Up to 11%, Here’s the Full List
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Apple Raises iPhone Prices in Japan by Up to 11%, Here's the Full List

Rajat Saini · July 19, 2026

Apple has raised iPhone prices in Japan by up to 11%, affecting the iPhone 17 lineup, iPhone Air, iPhone 17e, and iPhone 16 models.

Apple Raises iCloud+ Prices in Japan, Nigeria, Türkiye, and Other Countries
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Apple Raises iCloud+ Prices in Japan, Nigeria, Türkiye, and Other Countries

Rajat Saini · July 19, 2026

Apple raises iCloud+ subscription prices across Japan, Nigeria, Türkiye, and other countries, with updated monthly rates for every storage plan.

Apple Car Keys Support Could Soon Reach GWM Tank Vehicles
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Apple Car Keys Support Could Soon Reach GWM Tank Vehicles

Rajat Saini · July 18, 2026

Apple Car Keys support appears set for GWM Tank vehicles, allowing compatible iPhone and Apple Watch users to unlock and start cars.

OpenAI fixes confusing ChatGPT Mac app with easier access to chats and Projects
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OpenAI fixes confusing ChatGPT Mac app with easier access to chats and Projects

Rajat Saini · July 18, 2026

OpenAI updates the ChatGPT Mac app with easier chat access, a clearer Chat and Work toggle, restored Projects, and improved navigation.

iPhone loyalty rises to 87% as fewer Android users switch
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iPhone loyalty rises to 87% as fewer Android users switch

Rajat Saini · July 18, 2026

iPhone loyalty reached 87% in early 2026 as fewer Android users switched, showing Apple continues to retain most existing customers.

WhatsApp Now Lets iPhone Users Switch Mic Modes During Calls
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WhatsApp Now Lets iPhone Users Switch Mic Modes During Calls

Akshay Kumar · July 17, 2026

WhatsApp now lets you easily switch between microphone filters like Voice Isolation and Wide Spectrum directly from the active call screen on your device.

Meta AI Updates Its Chatbot To Alert Parents About Teen Self-Harm
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Meta AI Updates Its Chatbot To Alert Parents About Teen Self-Harm

Akshay Kumar · July 17, 2026

Meta recently updated its AI chatbot to automatically alert parents if their teenager discusses self-harm, adding manual reviews to prevent false alarms.

1Password Now Lets Claude Log In Without Seeing Your Passwords
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1Password Now Lets Claude Log In Without Seeing Your Passwords

Akshay Kumar · July 17, 2026

1Password has a new feature that lets the Claude artificial intelligence agent log into websites for you without ever seeing your actual password details.

Apple Continues To See Steady Flow Of Android Switchers In 2026
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Apple Continues To See Steady Flow Of Android Switchers In 2026

Akshay Kumar · July 17, 2026

New survey data shows 12 percent of US iPhone buyers in the March quarter switched from Android devices, highlighting a steady, predictable market trend.

The EU Orders Google to Give Rival AI Apps Equal Android Access
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The EU Orders Google to Give Rival AI Apps Equal Android Access

Akshay Kumar · July 17, 2026

The EU ordered Google to give rival AI apps the same Android access as Gemini. Find out how this ruling impacts user’s privacy and device security choices.

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