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Why Preview Won’t Highlight Some PDFs on Mac and What You Can Do
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Why Preview Won't Highlight Some PDFs on Mac and What You Can Do

Rajat Saini · October 10, 2026

Preview cannot highlight text in some Mac PDFs when the page is a scan or lacks a usable text layer. Here is how to identify and fix it safely.

iOS 27 May Ask You to Unlock Before Running Apple Home Commands
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iOS 27 May Ask You to Unlock Before Running Apple Home Commands

Rajat Saini · October 10, 2026

Some iOS 27 users say Siri asks them to unlock before Apple Home commands. The reports are inconsistent, and secure accessories add extra checks.

iOS 27 Call Screening: How It Works, Who It Screens and Its Limits
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iOS 27 Call Screening: How It Works, Who It Screens and Its Limits

Rajat Saini · October 10, 2026

iOS 27 Call Screening asks unknown callers to identify themselves before your iPhone rings. Learn how it works, who it screens, and its limits.

Apple Home Hub: Five Questions Before Apple’s October 13 Event
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Apple Home Hub: Five Questions Before Apple’s October 13 Event

Rajat Saini · October 10, 2026

Apple’s October 13 event may finally reveal its rumored Home Hub. These five questions will determine how useful the new smart home device can be.

How to Stop Spam Text Messages on iPhone in iOS 27
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How to Stop Spam Text Messages on iPhone in iOS 27

Rajat Saini · October 10, 2026

Use iOS 27’s spam filter, unknown sender screening, reporting, and blocking tools to reduce unwanted text messages without losing legitimate conversations.

Does the iPhone 18 Pro Display Supplier Matter? Samsung vs LG Claims Explained
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Does the iPhone 18 Pro Display Supplier Matter? Samsung vs LG Claims Explained

Rajat Saini · October 10, 2026

iPhone 18 Pro owners are comparing Samsung and LG panel codes, but the supplier mapping is unofficial and does not prove that one display is better.

iCloud+ Annual Plans Are Appearing in Some Countries, but Savings Are Small
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iCloud+ Annual Plans Are Appearing in Some Countries, but Savings Are Small

Rajat Saini · October 10, 2026

Some iCloud+ subscribers can now choose annual billing, but availability varies by country and reported savings are small compared with monthly plans.

Anthropic AI Model Submits False Murder Tip to Philadelphia Police
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Anthropic AI Model Submits False Murder Tip to Philadelphia Police

Akshay Kumar · October 10, 2026

An Anthropic AI model submitted a fake homicide tip to police during an automated software test. It took the company months to report the dangerous error.

Lawsuit Claims Character.ai Chatbots Pushed Users to Self-Harm
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Lawsuit Claims Character.ai Chatbots Pushed Users to Self-Harm

Akshay Kumar · October 10, 2026

A recent lawsuit alleges that Character.ai chatbots encouraged self-harm and abusive behaviors. The case highlights major safety flaws in the platform.

Orkut Founder Teases The Return Of The Classic Social Network
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Orkut Founder Teases The Return Of The Classic Social Network

Akshay Kumar · October 10, 2026

Orkut founder Orkut Büyükkökten is teasing the return of his classic social network. A new letter promises a platform focused on authentic connections.

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