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China Demands Apple Intelligence Refuse to Answer 2,000 Censored Questions
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China Demands Apple Intelligence Refuse to Answer 2,000 Censored Questions

Rajat Saini · December 24, 2025

China will test Apple Intelligence with 2,000 censored questions, forcing it to refuse most answers before gaining approval to operate locally.

Apple’s $20K Coding Course Faces Accountability Questions
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Apple’s $20K Coding Course Faces Accountability Questions

Rajat Saini · December 24, 2025

Apple Developer Academy Detroit faces scrutiny over public funding, student outcomes, and whether its training delivers real career value.

Samsung to Make iPhone 18 Camera Sensors in USA, Ending Sony’s Exclusive Run
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Samsung to Make iPhone 18 Camera Sensors in USA, Ending Sony’s Exclusive Run

Rajat Saini · December 24, 2025

Samsung will produce iPhone 18 camera sensors in Texas, marking Apple’s move away from Sony and bringing manufacturing to the US.

Texas Judge Blocks App Store Age Verification Law, Giving Apple a Major Win
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Texas Judge Blocks App Store Age Verification Law, Giving Apple a Major Win

Rajat Saini · December 23, 2025

A Texas federal judge blocked a new App Store age verification law, siding with Apple and raising First Amendment and privacy concerns.

iPhone 18 Pro Leaks And Rumors So Far: What Changes after iPhone 17 Pro
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iPhone 18 Pro Leaks And Rumors So Far: What Changes after iPhone 17 Pro

Rajat Saini · December 23, 2025

iPhone 18 Pro is expected to bring under-display Face ID, a new A20 Pro chip, camera upgrades, longer battery life, and Apple’s own C2 modem.

Brazil Forces Apple to Allow Alternative App Stores on iPhone
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Brazil Forces Apple to Allow Alternative App Stores on iPhone

Rajat Saini · December 23, 2025

Apple will open iOS in Brazil to alternative app stores and payments, giving iPhone users more choice beyond the App Store.

Apple COO Sabih Khan meets China’s Top Trade Official in Beijing
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Apple COO Sabih Khan meets China’s Top Trade Official in Beijing

Rajat Saini · December 22, 2025

Apple’s new COO Sabih Khan meets China’s trade negotiator, stressing supply chain ties and long-term investment, with no new deals announced yet.

Three Months with the iPhone 17 Pro: Waiting Is the Hardest Part
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Three Months with the iPhone 17 Pro: Waiting Is the Hardest Part

Nick deCourville · December 22, 2025

Even after three months, the iPhone 17 Pro continues to surprise me. In this review, I give you the run down on what’s good.

iPhone 18 Trial Production Reportedly Starts After Lunar New Year
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iPhone 18 Trial Production Reportedly Starts After Lunar New Year

Rajat Saini · December 22, 2025

Apple plans early iPhone 18 trial production after Lunar New Year, with Pro designs locked and limited external changes expected.

Italy Fines Apple $115 Million over App Store Rules that Hurt Rivals
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Italy Fines Apple $115 Million over App Store Rules that Hurt Rivals

Rajat Saini · December 22, 2025

Italy fines Apple €98.6 million over App Store privacy rules, saying stricter tracking limits harmed developers and favored Apple services.

Epic CEO Says Apple Shows “Gross Disrespect” With Japan App Store Rules
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Epic CEO Says Apple Shows “Gross Disrespect” With Japan App Store Rules

Rajat Saini · December 22, 2025

Tim Sweeney blasts Apple’s Japan App Store changes, calling them anti-competitive and warning Fortnite will not return under current rules.

Apple Starts Early Work on an OLED iMac, But the Wait will be Long
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Apple Starts Early Work on an OLED iMac, But the Wait will be Long

Rajat Saini · December 22, 2025

Apple has begun OLED iMac planning, but technical limits and slow timelines suggest a long wait before any desktop launch.

Apple Adds Alternative App Stores and Third Party Payments in Japan
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Apple Adds Alternative App Stores and Third Party Payments in Japan

Rajat Saini · December 18, 2025

Apple updates the App Store in Japan with payments, marketplaces, fees, and defaults to meet the Mobile Software Competition Act.

Apple Plans to Show More Ads in App Store Search Results
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Apple Plans to Show More Ads in App Store Search Results

Rajat Saini · December 18, 2025

Apple will add ads to App Store search results in 2026, expanding placements while keeping formats, pricing, and targeting unchanged.

Leaving Apps Open on iPhone Is Normal, Here’s What iOS Actually Does
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Leaving Apps Open on iPhone Is Normal, Here’s What iOS Actually Does

Rajat Saini · December 17, 2025

Switched to iPhone and unsure about closing apps? Here’s how iOS manages memory, battery, and background activity without app quitting.

US Threatens Retaliation over EU Rules Hitting Apple and Other Tech Firms
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US Threatens Retaliation over EU Rules Hitting Apple and Other Tech Firms

Rajat Saini · December 17, 2025

Trump administration warns EU over tech rules, threatens retaliation as U.S. criticizes fines and regulations targeting American technology companies abroad.

Leak Shows Apple’s Low-Cost MacBook Shifted From A15 to A18 Pro
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Leak Shows Apple’s Low-Cost MacBook Shifted From A15 to A18 Pro

Rajat Saini · December 17, 2025

Leaked Apple files show an A15 MacBook test device, while a more complete A18 Pro MacBook points to a future low-cost model.

Apple’s iPhone Fold may look more like an iPad when opened
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Apple’s iPhone Fold may look more like an iPad when opened

Rajat Saini · December 17, 2025

Apple’s iPhone Fold may feature a wide, iPad-like inner display, setting it apart from other foldables ahead of a 2026 launch.

Apple Tests a High-End iMac With the M5 Max Chip
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Apple Tests a High-End iMac With the M5 Max Chip

Rajat Saini · December 16, 2025

Apple is testing a high-end iMac with the M5 Max chip, pointing to a possible return of a professional desktop model.

All Reported iOS 26/26.2 Bugs and Issues with Fixes
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All Reported iOS 26/26.2 Bugs and Issues with Fixes

Amalia S · December 16, 2025

iOS 26.2 brings new features but also widespread bugs, including installation failures, battery drain, overheating, connectivity, and app crashes.

Apple Releases iOS 26.3 beta 1 for iPhone
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Apple Releases iOS 26.3 beta 1 for iPhone

Rajat Saini · December 15, 2025

Apple releases iOS 26.3 beta 1 for iPhone, following iOS 26.2, with a new build, early fixes, and developer testing access now.

Apple’s 20th Anniversary Bezel-Less iPhone Creates LG and Samsung Display Divide
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Apple’s 20th Anniversary Bezel-Less iPhone Creates LG and Samsung Display Divide

Rajat Saini · December 15, 2025

Apple’s 20th anniversary iPhone could debut a bezel-less display, as LG Display invests early while Samsung prioritizes foldable panels for 2027 launch

Apple’s Smart Glasses Could Solve Battery Limits Without an iPhone Chip
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Apple’s Smart Glasses Could Solve Battery Limits Without an iPhone Chip

Rajat Saini · December 15, 2025

Apple’s smart glasses may use an Apple Watch chip to boost battery life while keeping cameras, Siri, and iPhone-tethered AI features.

Apple Buys Two More Cupertino Office Buildings for $216 Million
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Apple Buys Two More Cupertino Office Buildings for $216 Million

Rajat Saini · December 13, 2025

Apple buys two more Cupertino office buildings for $216 million, pushing its South Bay real estate spending past $1 billion in 2025.

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