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Apple Releases MacOS 26.6 Beta 5 To Public Testers
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Apple Releases MacOS 26.6 Beta 5 To Public Testers

Akshay Kumar · July 14, 2026

Apple just released the fifth public beta for macOS 26.6. Learn how to install this new version on your computer and discover what fixes are included.

CrashStealer Malware Targets Mac Users Through Fake App Prompts
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CrashStealer Malware Targets Mac Users Through Fake App Prompts

Akshay Kumar · July 14, 2026

Learn how the new CrashStealer malware targets Mac users through fake meeting apps and system prompts to steal passwords and crypto wallet credentials.

Global Phone Market Shrinks But Apple And Samsung Grab More Share
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Global Phone Market Shrinks But Apple And Samsung Grab More Share

Akshay Kumar · July 14, 2026

Global smartphone shipments fell 4% in Q2 2026 due to rising memory costs. Find out how Apple and Samsung still managed to grow their total market share.

AI Demand Spikes Prices For iPads And Other Consumer Gadgets
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AI Demand Spikes Prices For iPads And Other Consumer Gadgets

Akshay Kumar · July 14, 2026

AI data centers are buying memory chips, causing price hikes on gadgets. Learn why costs are rising and what experts say you should do.

Epic Games Fights Apple Request to Pause App Store Fee Battle
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Epic Games Fights Apple Request to Pause App Store Fee Battle

Akshay Kumar · July 13, 2026

Epic Games opposes Apple’s request to pause the App Store commission lawsuit while the Supreme Court reviews an earlier civil contempt ruling against it.

Apple Prepares AirPods-Style Pairing for Meta Glasses and Headsets
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Apple Prepares AirPods-Style Pairing for Meta Glasses and Headsets

Akshay Kumar · July 13, 2026

Apple is developing a new tool that lets third party accessories like Meta smart glasses automatically pair across your devices just like native hardware.

Apple hits record 20% market share as global smartphone sales drop
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Apple hits record 20% market share as global smartphone sales drop

Akshay Kumar · July 13, 2026

Apple reached a record 20% market share in Q2 2026 as global smartphone shipments fell 11%. Samsung took the top spot while memory chip shortages continue.

Apple Stock Surges to Record Highs as Traders Cheer Outsourced AI Strategy
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Apple Stock Surges to Record Highs as Traders Cheer Outsourced AI Strategy

Akshay Kumar · July 13, 2026

Apple stock hits record highs as traders support its choice to outsource AI data centers and prepare for the foldable iPhone launch.

Apple Quietly Acquires App Monitoring Startup SigLens For Better Debugging
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Apple Quietly Acquires App Monitoring Startup SigLens For Better Debugging

Akshay Kumar · July 13, 2026

Apple recently acquired SigScalr and its monitoring tool SigLens to help software developers track bugs and debug complex application problems efficiently.

Leaked iPhone Ultra Mockup Reveals A Serious Weight And Size Concern
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Leaked iPhone Ultra Mockup Reveals A Serious Weight And Size Concern

Akshay Kumar · July 13, 2026

Leaked mockups confirm that the upcoming folding Apple device will weigh significantly more than the new Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 when it arrives this year.

TSMC Posts 68 Percent June Revenue Jump Driven By Heavy AI Demand
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TSMC Posts 68 Percent June Revenue Jump Driven By Heavy AI Demand

Akshay Kumar · July 13, 2026

TSMC reported a 68 percent revenue jump in June due to huge demand for AI chips. The company is also expanding its US factories to keep up with new orders.

Musk Accuses Sam Altman Of Stealing Apple Tech And A Charity
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Musk Accuses Sam Altman Of Stealing Apple Tech And A Charity

Akshay Kumar · July 13, 2026

Elon Musk publicly accused Sam Altman of stealing a charity and Apple hardware technology while revealing plans to launch SpaceX computing satellites soon.

Google Adds A Dedicated Chrome Back Button To Android Devices
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Google Adds A Dedicated Chrome Back Button To Android Devices

Akshay Kumar · July 13, 2026

Google rolls out Chrome 150 for Android phones. The update brings a new back button to the menu and rearranges common website permission controls for all.

Apple Is Already Building The M8 Chip For Supreme AI Power
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Apple Is Already Building The M8 Chip For Supreme AI Power

Akshay Kumar · July 13, 2026

Apple is developing the M8 chip with advanced 1.4nm technology and superior AI capabilities to deliver a massive speed and extreme efficiency upgrade soon.

Some iPhone Users Blame iOS 26.5.2 Update Of Rapid Battery Drain
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Some iPhone Users Blame iOS 26.5.2 Update Of Rapid Battery Drain

Akshay Kumar · July 13, 2026

Many users report rapid battery drain and severe overheating problems right after installing the latest iOS 26.5.2 stable software update on their devices.

Secret Apple Car Research Reportedly Powered The New M7 And M8 Chips
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Secret Apple Car Research Reportedly Powered The New M7 And M8 Chips

Akshay Kumar · July 13, 2026

Apple’s cancelled car project laid the exact foundation for the massive neural computing power found inside the upcoming M7 and M8 chips for new devices.

Apple Finalizes M7 Chip Design In Record Time To Push AI Limits
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Apple Finalizes M7 Chip Design In Record Time To Push AI Limits

Akshay Kumar · July 13, 2026

Apple finalized the M7 chip design just six months after the M6. The company is accelerating its release schedule and skipping chips to boost AI speeds.

Apple Pencil Models Next Year Could Get Replaceable Batteries
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Apple Pencil Models Next Year Could Get Replaceable Batteries

Akshay Kumar · July 12, 2026

Apple is reportedly developing new stylus models for next year. Discover how upcoming European battery laws might force it to add replaceable batteries.

Apple Prepares To Launch Its Student Back To School Deal This Week
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Apple Prepares To Launch Its Student Back To School Deal This Week

Akshay Kumar · July 12, 2026

Apple is launching its annual back to school promotion for US students. Discover what deals and new verification changes to expect later this week.

Apple Avoided Semiconductor Tariffs Last Year Thanks To Intel Chip Deal
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Apple Avoided Semiconductor Tariffs Last Year Thanks To Intel Chip Deal

Akshay Kumar · July 11, 2026

Learn how the tech giant saved money on import fees by agreeing to use local parts. This smart move helped a local factory and kept device prices steady.

Apple Watch Accounted for 90% of AI-Capable Smartwatch Shipments in Q1 2026
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Apple Watch Accounted for 90% of AI-Capable Smartwatch Shipments in Q1 2026

Akshay Kumar · July 11, 2026

The Apple Watch accounted for 90% of AI-capable smartwatch shipments in Q1 2026. See how local processing and new private health tools spark this growth.

US Eases Rules For Apple To Export AI Chips And Server Gear To UAE
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US Eases Rules For Apple To Export AI Chips And Server Gear To UAE

Akshay Kumar · July 11, 2026

The US eased export rules, allowing Apple and other top tech firms to ship advanced AI chips and server equipment to the UAE without individual licenses.

Apple TV Climbs To Become The Fourth Largest US Streaming Service
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Apple TV Climbs To Become The Fourth Largest US Streaming Service

Akshay Kumar · July 10, 2026

Apple TV recently became the fourth largest streaming platform in the United States after passing Hulu and HBO Max with the strongest annual growth rate.

EU Rules Will Not Force Removable iPhone Battery Doors In 2027
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EU Rules Will Not Force Removable iPhone Battery Doors In 2027

Akshay Kumar · July 10, 2026

Viral internet rumors claim that the European Union will force future iPhones to feature a removable battery door in 2027, but an exemption says otherwise.

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