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Senators Revive Open App Markets Act to Dismantle App-Store Gatekeeping
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Senators Revive Open App Markets Act to Dismantle App-Store Gatekeeping

Yadullah Abidi · June 25, 2025

U.S. senators reintroduce the Open App Markets Act, a bipartisan push to curb Apple and Google’s control of app distribution and payments.

Custom C1 Modem Jumps to iPhone 17 Air as Apple Extends Qualcomm Deal
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Custom C1 Modem Jumps to iPhone 17 Air as Apple Extends Qualcomm Deal

Yadullah Abidi · June 25, 2025

Apple is reserving its battery-friendly C1 5G modem for the iPhone 17 Air this fall, leaving the rest of the 2025 devices on Qualcomm chips.

Porsche Sticks With CarPlay Ultra, Even As the Herd Scatters
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Porsche Sticks With CarPlay Ultra, Even As the Herd Scatters

Yadullah Abidi · June 25, 2025

Porsche reaffirms plans for Apple’s CarPlay Ultra even as other automakers abandon the system over data and branding fears.

Apple’s CarPlay Ultra Rejected by Germany’s Luxury Automakers
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Apple’s CarPlay Ultra Rejected by Germany’s Luxury Automakers

Yadullah Abidi · June 25, 2025

CarPlay Ultra rollout stalls as Audi, Mercedes, Volvo and others say they have no plans to adopt the next-gen, all-screen dashboard system.

Free Apple Streaming Perks Added as Chase Sapphire Reserve Fee Jumps
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Free Apple Streaming Perks Added as Chase Sapphire Reserve Fee Jumps

Yadullah Abidi · June 25, 2025

Chase’s Sapphire Reserve now packs free Apple TV+ and Music and more, offsetting an annual fee that climbs from $550 to $795.

Can Xiaomi’s XRING 02 Close the Gap with Apple Silicon Performance?
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Can Xiaomi's XRING 02 Close the Gap with Apple Silicon Performance?

Rajat Saini · June 25, 2025

Xiaomi files XRING 02 trademark, aiming to rival Apple Silicon with its next-gen chip amid global tech restrictions and fierce competition.

Apple Begins 2026 iPad Pro Production, but High Prices May Limit Demand
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Apple Begins 2026 iPad Pro Production, but High Prices May Limit Demand

Rajat Saini · June 25, 2025

Apple begins 2025 iPad Pro production with M5 chip and OLED displays, but high prices may once again limit consumer demand.

Apple Wants New Judge, Says Court Overstepped in Epic Case Over App Store Rules
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Apple Wants New Judge, Says Court Overstepped in Epic Case Over App Store Rules

Rajat Saini · June 25, 2025

Apple appeals a court ruling in the Epic Games case, calling the App Store restrictions punitive and requesting reassignment to a new judge.

iPhone Users Get Visual Voicemail with Google Fi Update
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iPhone Users Get Visual Voicemail with Google Fi Update

Rajat Saini · June 25, 2025

Google Fi now supports visual voicemail on iPhones, moving voicemail access to the iOS Phone app and retiring the Fi app.

iPhone users angered by Apple Pay promo for F1 film
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iPhone users angered by Apple Pay promo for F1 film

Yadullah Abidi · June 24, 2025

Apple sent a Wallet push offering an Apple Pay discount on ‘F1: The Movie,’ drawing fire for unsolicited ads and double standards.

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