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iPhone 18 Pro Might Cost Up To $300 More Due To Part Shortages
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iPhone 18 Pro Might Cost Up To $300 More Due To Part Shortages

Akshay Kumar · July 31, 2026

The upcoming iPhone 18 Pro models could see a massive price increase of up to $300 due to global part shortages and rising memory costs.

MacBook Ultra’s Premium Design Will Soon Reach More Affordable Models
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MacBook Ultra's Premium Design Will Soon Reach More Affordable Models

Akshay Kumar · July 31, 2026

The new MacBook Ultra design is expected to reach entry-level laptops within a year, bringing thinner screens and touch support to a wider audience.

A Little-Known Android Brand Beat Apple to a Bezel-Free Phone 
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A Little-Known Android Brand Beat Apple to a Bezel-Free Phone 

Akshay Kumar · July 31, 2026

Tecno has revealed a new concept phone with a zero-millimeter display border, beating major tech brands to a truly bezel-free smartphone design.

Apple TV Viewership Reaches All-Time High In Record June Quarter
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Apple TV Viewership Reaches All-Time High In Record June Quarter

Akshay Kumar · July 31, 2026

Apple TV viewership reached an all-time high during a record-breaking June quarter. Tim Cook shared that the platform also secured 89 Emmy nominations.

Lumines Remastered Finally Brings Classic Puzzle Action to Mobile
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Lumines Remastered Finally Brings Classic Puzzle Action to Mobile

Akshay Kumar · July 31, 2026

Lumines Remastered is now available on iOS and Android. Experience the classic puzzle game with a free trial before unlocking the full version.

JP Morgan Lowers Apple Target To $340 Amid Supply Headwinds
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JP Morgan Lowers Apple Target To $340 Amid Supply Headwinds

Akshay Kumar · July 31, 2026

JP Morgan has officially lowered its price target for Apple stock from $345 down to $340, citing ongoing supply constraints.

Great Wall Motor’s Haval Prepares For Apple Car Key Support
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Great Wall Motor's Haval Prepares For Apple Car Key Support

Akshay Kumar · July 31, 2026

Apple is preparing to launch Car Key support for Haval, a brand owned by Great Wall Motor.

Snoopy Hits The Road In A Heartwarming New Apple TV Special
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Snoopy Hits The Road In A Heartwarming New Apple TV Special

Akshay Kumar · July 31, 2026

The animated special, Snoopy Presents: There’s No Place Like Home, Snoopy, is now officially streaming on Apple TV.

App Store Rule Changes And A Gaming Slowdown Hit Apple’s Services Cash
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App Store Rule Changes And A Gaming Slowdown Hit Apple's Services Cash

Akshay Kumar · July 31, 2026

Apple’s services revenue hit $30.7 billion in Q3 2026, but the company admits App Store rule changes and a slowdown in mobile gaming impacted the total numbers.

Adding More Memory Suppliers Might Not Fix Apple’s Pricing Woes
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Adding More Memory Suppliers Might Not Fix Apple's Pricing Woes

Akshay Kumar · July 31, 2026

Tim Cook cautioned investors during the Q3 2026 earnings call that adding new memory suppliers will improve hardware availability but will not necessarily lower retail prices.

Apple Might Charge For Heavy Siri AI Usage
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Apple Might Charge For Heavy Siri AI Usage

Akshay Kumar · July 31, 2026

Apple hinted during its recent Q3 earnings call that heavy users of the upcoming Siri AI features may need to pay for a premium iCloud subscription.

Apple Expects Major Hardware Shortages Heading Into The Fall
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Apple Expects Major Hardware Shortages Heading Into The Fall

Akshay Kumar · July 31, 2026

Apple expects major supply constraints to significantly impact revenue during the September quarter as soaring demand outpaces the available hardware inventory.

Apple Spends A Massive $11.73 Billion On Research In Q3 2026
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Apple Spends A Massive $11.73 Billion On Research In Q3 2026

Akshay Kumar · July 31, 2026

Apple spent a record-breaking $11.73 billion on research and development during Q3 2026, marking a 32 percent jump from the same quarter last year.

Apple Pays A $0.27 Dividend Following A Massive Q3 2026 Record
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Apple Pays A $0.27 Dividend Following A Massive Q3 2026 Record

Akshay Kumar · July 31, 2026

Apple will pay a $0.27 cash dividend on August 13 following its strongest June quarter on record, driven by massive demand for its phones and computers.

John Ternus And MacBook Neo Give Apple A Huge Q3 Mac Sales Boost
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John Ternus And MacBook Neo Give Apple A Huge Q3 Mac Sales Boost

Akshay Kumar · July 31, 2026

Apple saw a massive 29 percent jump in Q3 2026 Mac revenue. The growth is entirely thanks to the MacBook Neo championed by incoming CEO John Ternus.

Apple Pledges Funds To Support Japan Earthquake Relief Efforts
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Apple Pledges Funds To Support Japan Earthquake Relief Efforts

Akshay Kumar · July 30, 2026

Apple pledged financial donations to support ongoing earthquake relief and recovery efforts in Japan after a magnitude 6.8 tremor struck Kumamoto this week.

Yahoo Weather Overhauls App With New Radar And Forecast Narrative
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Yahoo Weather Overhauls App With New Radar And Forecast Narrative

Akshay Kumar · July 30, 2026

Yahoo updated its weather app with a fresh design, interactive maps, and minute-by-minute rain tracking. The free update also adds a daily text summary.

Apple Smashes Records With 55.1 Million iPhones Shipped in Q2
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Apple Smashes Records With 55.1 Million iPhones Shipped in Q2

Akshay Kumar · July 30, 2026

Global smartphone shipments fell in Q2 2026, but Apple reached a record high. Discover how rising component costs and inventory strategies shape the market.

How to Listen to Tim Cook’s Final Earnings Call as Apple CEO
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How to Listen to Tim Cook's Final Earnings Call as Apple CEO

Akshay Kumar · July 30, 2026

Find out how to listen to Tim Cook’s final Apple earnings call today. Get the live stream time, link, and device requirements for his last report as CEO.

iOS 27 Lets You Finally Hide a Key Messages Button
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iOS 27 Lets You Finally Hide a Key Messages Button

Akshay Kumar · July 30, 2026

Tired of accidentally hitting the dictation icon in Messages? iOS 27 adds a new setting that lets you completely hide the button from your text field.

US Senators Press Apple to Drop Chinese Memory Chip Plans
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US Senators Press Apple to Drop Chinese Memory Chip Plans

Akshay Kumar · July 30, 2026

US senators are urging Apple to stop its plans to buy memory chips from blacklisted Chinese companies. The move comes amid pressure from American chipmaker Micron.

Apple Pledges Support for Southern Europe Wildfire Relief
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Apple Pledges Support for Southern Europe Wildfire Relief

Akshay Kumar · July 30, 2026

Apple has announced it will donate to relief and recovery efforts supporting communities affected by the severe wildfires currently burning across southern Europe.

Qualcomm Anticipates Faster Decline in Apple Revenue Due to Supply Constraints
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Qualcomm Anticipates Faster Decline in Apple Revenue Due to Supply Constraints

Akshay Kumar · July 30, 2026

Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon announced that supply constraints will cause Apple-related revenue to drop faster than expected. The company is now focusing heavily on its growing data center business to offset the losses.

DOJ Asks Court To Reverse Apple’s Document Discovery Win
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DOJ Asks Court To Reverse Apple’s Document Discovery Win

Akshay Kumar · July 30, 2026

The DOJ is fighting to block Apple from accessing documents from 14 federal agencies. The records are part of the discovery process in the ongoing antitrust lawsuit.

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