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Apple Reportedly Lays Off 60 Vision Pro Employees as VR Team Shrinks
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Apple Reportedly Lays Off 60 Vision Pro Employees as VR Team Shrinks

Rajat Saini · August 21, 2026

Apple reportedly laid off at least 60 Vision team employees as it reduces its VR focus and prioritizes AI-powered smart glasses development.

Camera AirPods Leak Reveals Motion Calibration, Person Detection, 1MP Images, and More
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Camera AirPods Leak Reveals Motion Calibration, Person Detection, 1MP Images, and More

Rajat Saini · August 21, 2026

Apple’s camera-equipped AirPods could capture synchronized images, detect people, and support Visual Intelligence through new built-in sensors.

Apple May Not Launch the iPhone 18 This September, Here’s What We Know
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Apple May Not Launch the iPhone 18 This September, Here's What We Know

Rajat Saini · August 20, 2026

Apple’s base iPhone 18 is reportedly skipping the September 2026 event, with its launch now expected in early 2027 alongside two other models.

Apple HomePad Leak Reveals Watch-Like Faces, Widgets and Wall-Mount Option
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Apple HomePad Leak Reveals Watch-Like Faces, Widgets and Wall-Mount Option

Rajat Saini · August 19, 2026

Apple’s macOS 26.7 beta reveals new HomePad details, including Watch-like faces, Smart Stacks, iPhone widgets, privacy features, and wall mounting options.

Jony Ive-Designed Ferrari Luce Sells For $40 Million At Auction
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Jony Ive-Designed Ferrari Luce Sells For $40 Million At Auction

Akshay Kumar · August 17, 2026

The very first Ferrari Luce designed by Jony Ive just sold for $40 million at a California auction, with all proceeds going to a children’s charity.

Apple’s OLED Touchscreen MacBook Pro: Everything We Know So Far
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Apple’s OLED Touchscreen MacBook Pro: Everything We Know So Far

Rajat Saini · August 15, 2026

Apple’s rumored MacBook Ultra could bring an OLED touchscreen, thinner design, powerful M5 Pro chips, and a major MacBook Pro upgrade.

Tim Cook Shares the Legacy He Hopes to Leave Behind at Apple
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Tim Cook Shares the Legacy He Hopes to Leave Behind at Apple

Rajat Saini · August 14, 2026

Tim Cook reflects on his Apple legacy, saying he hopes people remember him as a “good and decent man” after leading the company.

Apple’s MacBook Neo 2 Could Jump From 8GB to 12GB RAM
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Apple’s MacBook Neo 2 Could Jump From 8GB to 12GB RAM

Rajat Saini · August 14, 2026

MacBook Neo 2 could get 12GB of RAM and an A19 Pro chip, giving Apple’s budget Mac more power for multitasking and AI features.

Apple’s iPhone Ultra Could Be US-Only at Launch, New Report Claims
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Apple’s iPhone Ultra Could Be US-Only at Launch, New Report Claims

Rajat Saini · August 13, 2026

Apple could launch the iPhone Ultra in the US first as limited supply, production testing, and pricing issues affect wider availability.

Apple Pay Chief Jennifer Bailey Is Retiring After More Than 25 Years at Apple
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Apple Pay Chief Jennifer Bailey Is Retiring After More Than 25 Years at Apple

Rajat Saini · August 12, 2026

Apple Pay and Wallet chief Jennifer Bailey will retire in October after more than 25 years at Apple, with a successor to be announced soon.

Apple Releases iOS 27 Public Beta 3 With Siri AI and Speed Boosts
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Apple Releases iOS 27 Public Beta 3 With Siri AI and Speed Boosts

Rajat Saini · August 11, 2026

iOS 27 public beta 3 is now available with Siri AI improvements, faster iPhone performance, Safari upgrades, fixes, and more changes.

Apple Faces a 38% Cost Increase With the iPhone 18 Pro
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Apple Faces a 38% Cost Increase With the iPhone 18 Pro

Rajat Saini · August 10, 2026

Apple faces sharply higher iPhone 18 Pro production costs as memory prices surge, making a retail price increase increasingly likely this year.

Apple Watch Could Get a Round Display in Major Future Redesign
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Apple Watch Could Get a Round Display in Major Future Redesign

Rajat Saini · August 9, 2026

Apple is exploring round Apple Watch designs, screenless fitness devices, new price points, and AI health features as competition continues to grow.

Wait for iPhone 18 Pro or Buy Now? This Year, the Answer Is Different
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Wait for iPhone 18 Pro or Buy Now? This Year, the Answer Is Different

Rajat Saini · August 9, 2026

Apple could raise iPhone 18 Pro prices by $200 to $300, making the iPhone 17 Pro a better buy for most people upgrading right now.

iPhone Ultra Colors Leak Points to Silver and Dark Blue Options
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iPhone Ultra Colors Leak Points to Silver and Dark Blue Options

Rajat Saini · August 9, 2026

iPhone Ultra colors may include silver and dark blue, according to a new accessory leak ahead of Apple’s expected September foldable launch.

Exclusive: Motorola Edge 70 Neo Renders Show Four Colors and 200MP Camera Branding
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Exclusive: Motorola Edge 70 Neo Renders Show Four Colors and 200MP Camera Branding

Rajat Saini · August 7, 2026

Exclusive Motorola Edge 70 Neo renders reveal its design, four color options, flat display, and prominent 200MP camera branding ahead of launch.

iPhone 18 Pro Event Date: When Apple Could Announce Its September 2026 Event
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iPhone 18 Pro Event Date: When Apple Could Announce Its September 2026 Event

Rajat Saini · August 6, 2026

Apple could announce the iPhone 18 Pro event on August 26, with a September 9 launch expected based on recent invitation history.

Apple Confirms iPhone to Windows Clipboard Sync, Likely Coming in iOS 28
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Apple Confirms iPhone to Windows Clipboard Sync, Likely Coming in iOS 28

Rajat Saini · August 4, 2026

Apple plans iOS 28 feature letting iPhone users copy and paste with Windows PCs through native clipboard syncing, expected in Europe first.

John Ternus Rehires Former Apple VP Ahead of CEO Takeover
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John Ternus Rehires Former Apple VP Ahead of CEO Takeover

Rajat Saini · August 4, 2026

John Ternus rehired former Apple hardware executive Laura Legros ahead of becoming CEO, marking an early leadership move before September’s transition.

iPhone 18 Pro Could Start at $1,399, but a $300 Price Hike Looks Hard to Believe
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iPhone 18 Pro Could Start at $1,399, but a $300 Price Hike Looks Hard to Believe

Rajat Saini · August 3, 2026

Rumored iPhone 18 Pro pricing points to a $1,399 starting price, but such a massive increase raises serious questions before launch next month.

Apple’s Foldable iPhone Ultra and Anniversary iPhone Leak Reveals What’s Coming
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Apple's Foldable iPhone Ultra and Anniversary iPhone Leak Reveals What's Coming

Rajat Saini · August 3, 2026

A fresh leak reveals Apple’s iPhone Ultra production update and new 20th anniversary iPhone design details ahead of upcoming launches next year.

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.

Exclusive: Motorola Razr 70 Swarovski Edition Leaks in New Images
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Exclusive: Motorola Razr 70 Swarovski Edition Leaks in New Images

Rajat Saini · July 31, 2026

Exclusive leaked images reveal Motorola Razr 70 Swarovski Edition’s crystal-covered design, large cover display, and elegant black finish before launch.

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.

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