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watchOS 26.5 RC solves two everyday Apple Watch bugs users kept hitting
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watchOS 26.5 RC solves two everyday Apple Watch bugs users kept hitting

Rajat Saini · May 5, 2026

watchOS 26.5 RC fixes iMessage SMS bug and Workout audio alerts issue, improving Apple Watch reliability before public release next week.

OpenAI Accelerates Smartphone Project with Mass Production Planned Next Year
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OpenAI Accelerates Smartphone Project with Mass Production Planned Next Year

Rajat Saini · May 5, 2026

OpenAI accelerates its AI phone plans with a 2027 launch target, focusing on advanced hardware, AI agents, and redesigned interfaces.

Apple Confirms These Cars Will Get CarPlay Ultra, Some Automakers Walk Away
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Apple Confirms These Cars Will Get CarPlay Ultra, Some Automakers Walk Away

Rajat Saini · May 5, 2026

Apple expands CarPlay Ultra to more cars as Hyundai and Ford show interest, while several automakers step back from support.

Apple asks Supreme Court to pause Epic case over off App Store commission dispute
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Apple asks Supreme Court to pause Epic case over off App Store commission dispute

Rajat Saini · May 5, 2026

Apple asks Supreme Court to pause Epic case over App Store fees as global regulators watch commission rules and legal impact closely.

iPhone 17 Becomes World’s Best Seller and Changes Buying Trends
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iPhone 17 Becomes World’s Best Seller and Changes Buying Trends

Rajat Saini · May 5, 2026

iPhone 17 becomes the world’s best-selling smartphone in Q1 2026, beating Pro Max as buyers prefer value and upgraded features.

Apple Explores Intel and Samsung to Reduce Reliance on TSMC for Chips
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Apple Explores Intel and Samsung to Reduce Reliance on TSMC for Chips

Rajat Saini · May 5, 2026

Apple explores Intel and Samsung to reduce TSMC reliance as chip demand rises and supply chain pressure continues to grow worldwide.

iOS 26.4 Turned On Age Verification During a 3 Hour UK Layover, User Says
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iOS 26.4 Turned On Age Verification During a 3 Hour UK Layover, User Says

Rajat Saini · May 5, 2026

iOS 26.4 enables age verification in the UK, with one user reporting activation during a brief Heathrow airport layover experience.

iOS 27 to Let You Create Wallet Passes From Any QR Code, Says Report
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iOS 27 to Let You Create Wallet Passes From Any QR Code, Says Report

Rajat Saini · May 5, 2026

iOS 27 adds Create a Pass feature to Apple Wallet, letting users turn QR codes into customizable digital tickets and memberships easily.

iOS 26.5 brings these changes to your iPhone next week
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iOS 26.5 brings these changes to your iPhone next week

Rajat Saini · May 5, 2026

iOS 26.5 RC adds encrypted RCS messaging, Maps suggestions, and Pride wallpaper, with final release expected next week for all users.

iOS 26.5 confirms encrypted RCS messaging in Messages app
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iOS 26.5 confirms encrypted RCS messaging in Messages app

Rajat Saini · May 5, 2026

iOS 26.5 adds encrypted RCS messaging in Messages, improving privacy for iPhone and Android chats with supported carriers rolling out soon.

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