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Apple Pay Brings Faster Transit Riding Options to Major US Cities
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Apple Pay Brings Faster Transit Riding Options to Major US Cities

Akshay Kumar · April 29, 2026

Apple expanded its transit payment system to major US cities. Riders can use the express mode to quickly tap their devices without unlocking them first.

Apple Adds a Long-Overdue Alarm Feature in the iOS 26.4 Update
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Apple Adds a Long-Overdue Alarm Feature in the iOS 26.4 Update

Akshay Kumar · April 29, 2026

Apple released iOS 26.4 with a new alarm feature that lets your iPhone ring out loud even when you wear your Apple Watch to bed for sleep tracking.

Intel’s new chip beats A18 Pro in tests, but MacBook Neo still feels like the better buy
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Intel’s new chip beats A18 Pro in tests, but MacBook Neo still feels like the better buy

Rajat Saini · April 29, 2026

Intel’s Wildcat Lake chip boosts budget PC speed, but MacBook Neo still leads with better battery life, build quality, and overall value.

Perplexity Brings New Multitasking Features to Comet Browser on iPad
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Perplexity Brings New Multitasking Features to Comet Browser on iPad

Akshay Kumar · April 29, 2026

Perplexity updated its Comet AI browser for iPad. The app now supports multiple windows and split views to make research and web browsing much easier.

Apple Vision Pro Used in World’s First Cataract Surgery Case
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Apple Vision Pro Used in World’s First Cataract Surgery Case

Akshay Kumar · April 29, 2026

A New York doctor completed the first cataract surgery using an Apple Vision Pro headset, streaming live 3D microscope video to improve the procedure.

Tim Cook Visits White House Days After Apple Leadership Shift
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Tim Cook Visits White House Days After Apple Leadership Shift

Akshay Kumar · April 29, 2026

Tim Cook is attending a White House event this week following the news of his CEO transition. His visits highlight a continued focus on government affairs.

Anthropic Adds Nine Claude Connectors For Popular Creative Apps
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Anthropic Adds Nine Claude Connectors For Popular Creative Apps

Akshay Kumar · April 29, 2026

Anthropic added nine new Claude AI connectors for apps like Adobe and Blender. These helpful plugins let designers work faster inside their own workspaces.

Apple’s Next CEO May Approve iPhone Price Hikes of $100 or More Due to RAM Shortage
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Apple’s Next CEO May Approve iPhone Price Hikes of $100 or More Due to RAM Shortage

Rajat Saini · April 29, 2026

Apple’s new CEO John Ternus faces rising RAM costs that could force iPhone price hikes as supply chain pressure intensifies.

Apple TV Scores 6 Gotham Television Award Nominations Across 3 Original Series
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Apple TV Scores 6 Gotham Television Award Nominations Across 3 Original Series

Rajat Saini · April 29, 2026

Apple TV earned six 2026 Gotham Television Award nominations across Pluribus, Margo’s Got Money Troubles, and Mr. Scorsese.

Google Translate Celebrates 20 Years With a Pronunciation Tool
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Google Translate Celebrates 20 Years With a Pronunciation Tool

Akshay Kumar · April 29, 2026

Google Translate celebrates 20 years by adding a helpful new pronunciation tool. The update listens to your voice and helps fix your accent in real time.

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