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AI Chips Are Challenging Apple’s Longtime Dominance at TSMC
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AI Chips Are Challenging Apple’s Longtime Dominance at TSMC

Rajat Saini · January 12, 2026

Apple built TSMC’s model, but AI customers now share influence, reshaping chip funding, early node access, and Apple’s role globally.

Grok Blocked in Two Countries Over ‘Non-Consensual’ Deepfake Images
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Grok Blocked in Two Countries Over 'Non-Consensual' Deepfake Images

Rajat Saini · January 12, 2026

Two countries block Grok over nonconsensual deepfakes as lawmakers pressure Apple and Google while investigations expand into AI safety failures.

Google Chrome Will Drop macOS Monterey Support With Version 150
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Google Chrome Will Drop macOS Monterey Support With Version 150

Rajat Saini · January 12, 2026

Chrome 150 ends support for macOS Monterey. Future versions require macOS 13. Learn changes, timelines, and options for affected users.

Apple Outpaces Samsung to Become No.1 Smartphone Brand in 2026
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Apple Outpaces Samsung to Become No.1 Smartphone Brand in 2026

Rajat Saini · January 12, 2026

Apple led global smartphone market in 2025 with 20% share fastest growth strong iPhone demand while analysts warn about 2026.

Apple Confirms Google Gemini Will Run the Next Version of Siri
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Apple Confirms Google Gemini Will Run the Next Version of Siri

Rajat Saini · January 12, 2026

Apple confirms Google Gemini will power Siri’s next upgrade, bringing personal context, deeper app controls, and a long-delayed AI revamp.

Design.com vs LogoAI: AI Logo Design Comparison for Mac Creators
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Design.com vs LogoAI: AI Logo Design Comparison for Mac Creators

Amalia S · January 12, 2026

For macOS users focused on reliable results, scalability, and long-term brand use, Design.com provides a more complete experience.

iOS 26.4 Could End the Copy-Paste Nightmare for Your Credit Cards
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iOS 26.4 Could End the Copy-Paste Nightmare for Your Credit Cards

Amalia S · January 12, 2026

Adding a new credit card to an app has always been a little annoying, but Apple looks ready to fix that with iOS 26.4.

macOS Tahoe’s Rounded Corners Are Breaking Basic Window Resizing
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macOS Tahoe’s Rounded Corners Are Breaking Basic Window Resizing

Rajat Saini · January 12, 2026

macOS Tahoe’s rounded window corners shrink the resize area, making window resizing unreliable and forcing users to grab outside the window.

Instagram Says “No Breach” After Suspicious Login Warnings
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Instagram Says “No Breach” After Suspicious Login Warnings

Rajat Saini · January 12, 2026

Instagram says no data breach occurred after users received password reset emails, despite claims that millions of accounts leaked online.

India’s New Smartphone Rules Put Apple’s Source Code Under Government Scrutiny
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India’s New Smartphone Rules Put Apple’s Source Code Under Government Scrutiny

Rajat Saini · January 12, 2026

India plans smartphone security rules that worry Apple and Samsung, sparking debate over source code access and software control.

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