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Counterpoint Says Apple Will “Reignite” Foldable Phone Demand in 2026
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Counterpoint Says Apple Will “Reignite” Foldable Phone Demand in 2026

Rajat Saini · December 12, 2025

Apple’s foldable iPhone is set to boost foldable panel shipments in 2026, reshaping book-style designs and supplier market shares worldwide.

Apple Faces New Antitrust in Switzerland Over NFC Restrictions
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Apple Faces New Antitrust in Switzerland Over NFC Restrictions

Rajat Saini · December 12, 2025

Apple faces a Swiss antitrust probe examining whether its NFC access rules and fees restrict fair competition for mobile payment apps.

iPhone Owners Report ‘Broken Grid Icons’ Glitch With White Placeholders
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iPhone Owners Report ‘Broken Grid Icons’ Glitch With White Placeholders

Rajat Saini · December 12, 2025

iPhone 17 owners report a strange glitch where icons briefly show white grid placeholders, with widgets and graphics also failing to load.

iOS 26.1 Users Say Typing Is Worse Than Ever, Turning Off This Feature Helps
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iOS 26.1 Users Say Typing Is Worse Than Ever, Turning Off This Feature Helps

Rajat Saini · December 12, 2025

iPhone users report sudden typing errors on iOS 26.1. A simple keyboard setting change fixes the issue for many affected devices.

App of the Week: A Free Tool That Gives Your Mouse Desktop-Level Shortcuts
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App of the Week: A Free Tool That Gives Your Mouse Desktop-Level Shortcuts

Rajat Saini · December 12, 2025

Mousegic turns any cheap mouse into a smart macOS tool with gestures, shortcuts, screenshot tools, and faster everyday controls.

Many iPhone Users Push Back on New Shine Effect in iOS 26.1
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Many iPhone Users Push Back on New Shine Effect in iOS 26.1

Rajat Saini · December 12, 2025

A growing number of iPhone users say iOS 26.1’s new shine effect distracts them, affects readability, and lacks a proper disable option.

Brad Pitt’s ‘F1: The Movie’ Now Streaming on Apple TV for Free
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Brad Pitt’s 'F1: The Movie' Now Streaming on Apple TV for Free

Rajat Saini · December 12, 2025

F1: The Movie is now streaming free on Apple TV. Watch Brad Pitt’s Formula 1 drama with a simple trial and enjoy a full 4K release.

Apple Releases New Firmware for AirPods Pro 3 and AirPods Pro 2
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Apple Releases New Firmware for AirPods Pro 3 and AirPods Pro 2

Rajat Saini · December 11, 2025

Apple released new firmware for AirPods Pro 3 and AirPods Pro 2, adding performance upgrades as iOS 26.2 approaches its public launch.

Apple Wins Key Court Ruling on Commissions but Must Set a Fair New Rate
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Apple Wins Key Court Ruling on Commissions but Must Set a Fair New Rate

Rajat Saini · December 11, 2025

Apple wins a key court ruling on commissions but must set a fair rate before charging developers for external payment links again.

Internal Code Confirms AirTag 2 and Faster HomePod mini for 2026
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Internal Code Confirms AirTag 2 and Faster HomePod mini for 2026

Rajat Saini · December 11, 2025

AirTag 2 and a faster HomePod mini appear in iOS 26 code, revealing new tracking upgrades, and an expected 2026 launch.

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