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Apple Starts Early Work on an OLED iMac, But the Wait will be Long
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Apple Starts Early Work on an OLED iMac, But the Wait will be Long

Rajat Saini · December 22, 2025

Apple has begun OLED iMac planning, but technical limits and slow timelines suggest a long wait before any desktop launch.

How to Set Up the Apple Music App on ChatGPT
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How to Set Up the Apple Music App on ChatGPT

Rajat Saini · December 22, 2025

Learn how to connect Apple Music to ChatGPT, create playlists, get recommendations, preview songs, and add music to your library.

Design.com for Mac Review: Testing the Logo Maker & AI Logo Generator on macOS
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Design.com for Mac Review: Testing the Logo Maker & AI Logo Generator on macOS

Amalia S · December 22, 2025

Design.com succeeds by removing the most common barriers beginners face when creating a logo. Strong starting templates reduce uncertainty.

Apple Adds Alternative App Stores and Third Party Payments in Japan
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Apple Adds Alternative App Stores and Third Party Payments in Japan

Rajat Saini · December 18, 2025

Apple updates the App Store in Japan with payments, marketplaces, fees, and defaults to meet the Mobile Software Competition Act.

Apple Plans to Show More Ads in App Store Search Results
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Apple Plans to Show More Ads in App Store Search Results

Rajat Saini · December 18, 2025

Apple will add ads to App Store search results in 2026, expanding placements while keeping formats, pricing, and targeting unchanged.

iOS 26.2 Users Say Lock Screen Font Choices Feel Restricted
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iOS 26.2 Users Say Lock Screen Font Choices Feel Restricted

Rajat Saini · December 18, 2025

iOS 26.2 limits Lock Screen clock resizing to one font. This explains why Apple restricts the feature and what you can change instead.

Leaving Apps Open on iPhone Is Normal, Here’s What iOS Actually Does
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Leaving Apps Open on iPhone Is Normal, Here’s What iOS Actually Does

Rajat Saini · December 17, 2025

Switched to iPhone and unsure about closing apps? Here’s how iOS manages memory, battery, and background activity without app quitting.

X iOS App Bug Stops Background Video Playback When Screen Locks
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X iOS App Bug Stops Background Video Playback When Screen Locks

Rajat Saini · December 17, 2025

X Premium background playback on iPhone stops after one video, frustrating users who expect continuous audio when the screen is locked.

US Threatens Retaliation over EU Rules Hitting Apple and Other Tech Firms
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US Threatens Retaliation over EU Rules Hitting Apple and Other Tech Firms

Rajat Saini · December 17, 2025

Trump administration warns EU over tech rules, threatens retaliation as U.S. criticizes fines and regulations targeting American technology companies abroad.

visionOS 26.3 Public Beta Launches After Developer Release
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visionOS 26.3 Public Beta Launches After Developer Release

Rajat Saini · December 17, 2025

visionOS 26.3 beta 1 is now available to public testers, bringing bug fixes, performance improvements, and system stability updates.

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