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Unofficial Notepad++ Mac Port Renames To Nextpad++ After Dispute
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Unofficial Notepad++ Mac Port Renames To Nextpad++ After Dispute

Akshay Kumar · May 14, 2026

An unofficial Mac port of the popular Windows text editor Notepad++ is now called Nextpad following a trademark dispute with the original software creator.

Apple Looks To Add Smart AI Agents Directly Into The App Store
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Apple Looks To Add Smart AI Agents Directly Into The App Store

Akshay Kumar · May 14, 2026

Apple is reportedly working on ways to introduce AI agents to the App Store. The company wants to set strict rules for developers making digital helpers.

Meta Releases Instants App For Quick And Casual Photo Sharing
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Meta Releases Instants App For Quick And Casual Photo Sharing

Akshay Kumar · May 14, 2026

Meta launched Instants, a new app for quick, disappearing photo sharing. It features unedited snaps and links directly with your close friends network.

Foldable iPhone and AI Features Aren’t Convincing Most Americans to Upgrade, Survey Finds
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Foldable iPhone and AI Features Aren’t Convincing Most Americans to Upgrade, Survey Finds

Rajat Saini · May 14, 2026

New survey shows battery life and pricing matter more than foldable phones and AI features for smartphone buyers in 2026.

Apple criticizes EU plan forcing Google to open Android to rival AI services
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Apple criticizes EU plan forcing Google to open Android to rival AI services

Rajat Saini · May 14, 2026

Apple warns EU that proposed Android AI rules weaken privacy, security, device integrity, and protections for millions of European users.

Apple Reportedly Bringing “Search or Ask” AI Shortcut to Dynamic Island in iOS 27
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Apple Reportedly Bringing “Search or Ask” AI Shortcut to Dynamic Island in iOS 27

Rajat Saini · May 14, 2026

iOS 27 reportedly adds a Dynamic Island “Search or Ask” feature that lets users switch between Siri, ChatGPT, and Gemini.

Foxconn confirms cyberattack after hackers claim theft of confidential Apple project files
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Foxconn confirms cyberattack after hackers claim theft of confidential Apple project files

Rajat Saini · May 14, 2026

Foxconn confirmed a cyberattack after hackers claimed they stole confidential Apple project files during a massive ransomware breach incident.

Google Confirms AirDrop Support for These Samsung Galaxy Phones
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Google Confirms AirDrop Support for These Samsung Galaxy Phones

Rajat Saini · May 14, 2026

Google confirms upcoming AirDrop support for several Samsung Galaxy phones through Quick Share, including Galaxy S24 and foldable devices.

MacBook Neo Delivery Dates Improve Following New A18 Pro Chip Orders
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MacBook Neo Delivery Dates Improve Following New A18 Pro Chip Orders

Rajat Saini · May 13, 2026

MacBook Neo shipping delays are finally improving as Apple increases A18 Pro chip production and delivery estimates move back into May.

Xcode 26.5 Makes AI Coding Agents More Practical With Two Smart Upgrades
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Xcode 26.5 Makes AI Coding Agents More Practical With Two Smart Upgrades

Rajat Saini · May 13, 2026

Apple’s Xcode 26.5 update adds smarter AI coding tools, queued assistant messages, clarifying questions, and improved developer workflows.

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