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US Senators Press Apple to Drop Chinese Memory Chip Plans
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
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
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
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.
Apple Wallet Prepares to Add Support for Manchester's Bee Card
Apple is preparing to add Manchester’s Bee Card to the Wallet app. The new feature will allow users to pay for buses and trams using their iPhone or Apple Watch.
Apple Drops Safari Technology Preview 249 for Developers
Apple released Safari Technology Preview 249, bringing a wave of bug fixes and performance updates to the experimental browser.
Apple is Now Selling Refurbished Studio Display XDR
Apple is now selling certified refurbished Studio Display XDR models at a 15 percent discount. Learn about the prices and features of the high-end 5K monitor.
Apple's Simplified iPhone Lineup Is a Major Success: CIRP
Apple’s simplified iPhone lineup is driving record sales for its newest devices. A new CIRP report reveals that 79% of buyers are choosing the latest models.
Apple Warns New UK Store Rules Are Highly Intrusive And Illegal
Apple is fighting back against new UK proposals that could force it to open its storefront and lower fees, calling the government plans highly intrusive.
WhatsApp Is Testing A New Voice Message Widget For Your Home Screen
WhatsApp is testing a new home screen widget that lets users record and send voice messages without opening the app. Read about the upcoming beta feature.
Google Gemini Brings Smart Voice Control And Clean Typing To Mac
Gemini for Mac offers advanced voice control and smart dictation that cleans up your speech. The app can also read your screen to help with daily tasks.
Oklahoma Nears Support for Digital Driver's Licenses on iPhone
Oklahoma is preparing to support digital driver’s licenses and state IDs in the Wallet app. Learn which US states currently allow mobile identification.
Apple Set To Boost Notebook Panel Orders For Its Lowest-Priced Laptop
The unexpected popularity of the budget-friendly MacBook Neo is pushing Apple to significantly increase its notebook display panel orders for 2026.
Mistborn Movie Script Reaches Completion, But Fans Must Still Wait
The first draft of the Mistborn movie script is finished, but Brandon Sanderson warns fans that the Apple TV adaptation is still a long way from release.
Apple Sees iPhone Sales Climb in China Despite a Declining Market
Recent data shows Apple continues to see rising sales in China, with foreign shipments climbing fast even as the overall smartphone market slows down.
A New Smart Ring Prototype Could Measure Blood Sugar Without Needles
Engineers developed a prototype smart ring that passively draws sweat to non-invasively measure glucose, ketones, and other biochemical markers in real-time.
Global Smartphone Chip Shipments Drop by 15% in the First Half of 2026
Global smartphone processor shipments dropped by 15% in the first half of 2026 as skyrocketing memory costs forced manufacturers to adjust their strategies.
The Outsiders Adds Better Performance Metrics And Workout Sharing
The Outsiders fitness app update adds a new Breakdown tab for detailed workout metrics, a Relative Intensity score for runners, and custom sharing.
The New Apple Upgrade Program Has Some Hidden Costs You Should Know About
The new Apple Upgrade leasing program offers low monthly payments for new devices, but users should watch out for damage fees, early termination costs, and separate AppleCare pricing.
Instapaper 10 Adds Liquid Glass and Home Screen Widgets to iOS
Instapaper 10 introduces the Liquid Glass reading interface, new fonts, and useful Home Screen widgets to make catching up on saved articles easier.
Apple Confirms iOS 27 Will Not Restrict Devices Over Missed Lease Payments
Apple clarifies that missing a payment under its new Upgrade leasing program will not trigger a restricted mode or lock device functionality in iOS 27.
Apple Introduces Expanded AppleCare+ Subscriptions in Canada
Apple now offers monthly and annual AppleCare+ subscriptions for more devices in Canada. See the new pricing options and what coverage is still missing.
iOS 27 Brings Smarter Find My Controls To Your Apple Watch
Apple introduces smarter Find My controls in iOS 27 and a unified app for watchOS 27, giving users custom time limits and easier ways to locate devices.