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Vision Pro 2 Poised for Major Power Boost With New Chip in 2026
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Vision Pro 2 Poised for Major Power Boost With New Chip in 2026

Radu Tyrsina · September 22, 2025

A Taiwan supply chain report indicates Apple is preparing an R2 coprocessor for the next Vision Pro, fabricated on TSMC’s 2 nm node. The current Vision Pro pairs an M2 app processor with an R1 that ingests camera and sensor data in real time. Moving that R-series silicon to 2 nm would be a full-node jump over R1.

Night photos fail on your new iPhone? Here’s why
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Night photos fail on your new iPhone? Here’s why

Radu Tyrsina · September 22, 2025

Apple says a “very rare” camera bug can affect photos shot on the iPhone Air and iPhone 17 Pro when an extremely bright LED display is pointed straight into the camera. In these conditions, images may show small blacked-out rectangles or thin white artifacts.

Apple’s iPhone Air proves Bendgate is history
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Apple’s iPhone Air proves Bendgate is history

Rajat Saini · September 22, 2025

Apple’s iPhone Air proves its strength in JerryRigEverything’s bend and scratch tests, confirming Apple’s claims of its most durable iPhone yet.

Apple TV+ secures Scorsese film starring DiCaprio and Lawrence
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Apple TV+ secures Scorsese film starring DiCaprio and Lawrence

Rajat Saini · September 22, 2025

Apple TV+ secures Martin Scorsese’s new film What Happens at Night starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Jennifer Lawrence, with filming starting January.

iOS 26 Isn’t Winning People Over, and Google Searches Prove It
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iOS 26 Isn’t Winning People Over, and Google Searches Prove It

Rajat Saini · September 22, 2025

Users aren’t celebrating iOS 26. Google searches show frustration as many look to fix design, speed, and stability issues immediately.

Chrome for iOS Tests Gemini, AI Mode and Smart Tab Grouping Features
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Chrome for iOS Tests Gemini, AI Mode and Smart Tab Grouping Features

Venkat · September 22, 2025

Discover Chrome for iOS AI Mode, Gemini-powered features, and Smart Tab Grouping in development. Watch exclusive video, screenshots, and see hidden flags from Google’s latest code.

TMO Weekly #1: Apple News Roundup, September 14–20
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TMO Weekly #1: Apple News Roundup, September 14–20

Radu Tyrsina · September 21, 2025

Welcome to our first weekly roundup, a new series called “The MacObserver Weekly” where we distill the biggest Apple news into one essential weekend read. It can be tough to keep up with every development coming out of Cupertino, especially during a launch week.

Buying AirPods Pro 3? Don’t expect a cable inside
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Buying AirPods Pro 3? Don’t expect a cable inside

Radu Tyrsina · September 21, 2025

AirPods Pro 3 ship without a charging cable in the box. Apple frames the change as an environmental win now that most of its hardware has standardized on USB-C, but the move also trims packaging, logistics, and accessory costs at a scale only Apple operates.

Apple’s iPhone Air Is Just a Test for What Comes Next
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Apple’s iPhone Air Is Just a Test for What Comes Next

Rajat Saini · September 21, 2025

Apple’s iPhone 17 Air is ultra-thin and futuristic, but real compromises show it is more a test for future foldable devices.

Foldable iPhone May Be Inspired by iPhone Air Design
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Foldable iPhone May Be Inspired by iPhone Air Design

Rajat Saini · September 21, 2025

Apple’s foldable iPhone may take design cues from the iPhone Air, featuring a thin titanium build and premium $2000 price.

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