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Apple opens EU App Store links, swaps 30 % cut for tiered fees
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Apple opens EU App Store links, swaps 30 % cut for tiered fees

Yadullah Abidi · June 26, 2025

Apple’s EU-only App Store update allows multiple external payment links but introduces a three-part fee structure.

Hidden iOS Code Hints at ‘AirPods Pro 3’ With New Health Sensors
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Hidden iOS Code Hints at ‘AirPods Pro 3’ With New Health Sensors

Yadullah Abidi · June 26, 2025

Apple quietly added a new headset code to its Bluetooth stack, signaling upcoming earbuds that aren’t any existing AirPods or Beats model.

Custom C1 Modem Jumps to iPhone 17 Air as Apple Extends Qualcomm Deal
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Custom C1 Modem Jumps to iPhone 17 Air as Apple Extends Qualcomm Deal

Yadullah Abidi · June 25, 2025

Apple is reserving its battery-friendly C1 5G modem for the iPhone 17 Air this fall, leaving the rest of the 2025 devices on Qualcomm chips.

Porsche Sticks With CarPlay Ultra, Even As the Herd Scatters
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Porsche Sticks With CarPlay Ultra, Even As the Herd Scatters

Yadullah Abidi · June 25, 2025

Porsche reaffirms plans for Apple’s CarPlay Ultra even as other automakers abandon the system over data and branding fears.

Apple’s CarPlay Ultra Rejected by Germany’s Luxury Automakers
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Apple’s CarPlay Ultra Rejected by Germany’s Luxury Automakers

Yadullah Abidi · June 25, 2025

CarPlay Ultra rollout stalls as Audi, Mercedes, Volvo and others say they have no plans to adopt the next-gen, all-screen dashboard system.

Free Apple Streaming Perks Added as Chase Sapphire Reserve Fee Jumps
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Free Apple Streaming Perks Added as Chase Sapphire Reserve Fee Jumps

Yadullah Abidi · June 25, 2025

Chase’s Sapphire Reserve now packs free Apple TV+ and Music and more, offsetting an annual fee that climbs from $550 to $795.

Can Xiaomi’s XRING 02 Close the Gap with Apple Silicon Performance?
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Can Xiaomi's XRING 02 Close the Gap with Apple Silicon Performance?

Rajat Saini · June 25, 2025

Xiaomi files XRING 02 trademark, aiming to rival Apple Silicon with its next-gen chip amid global tech restrictions and fierce competition.

Apple Begins 2026 iPad Pro Production, but High Prices May Limit Demand
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Apple Begins 2026 iPad Pro Production, but High Prices May Limit Demand

Rajat Saini · June 25, 2025

Apple begins 2025 iPad Pro production with M5 chip and OLED displays, but high prices may once again limit consumer demand.

Apple Wants New Judge, Says Court Overstepped in Epic Case Over App Store Rules
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Apple Wants New Judge, Says Court Overstepped in Epic Case Over App Store Rules

Rajat Saini · June 25, 2025

Apple appeals a court ruling in the Epic Games case, calling the App Store restrictions punitive and requesting reassignment to a new judge.

iPhone users angered by Apple Pay promo for F1 film
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iPhone users angered by Apple Pay promo for F1 film

Yadullah Abidi · June 24, 2025

Apple sent a Wallet push offering an Apple Pay discount on ‘F1: The Movie,’ drawing fire for unsolicited ads and double standards.

AT&T Upgrade Lets You Send Photos and Video Straight to 911
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AT&T Upgrade Lets You Send Photos and Video Straight to 911

Yadullah Abidi · June 24, 2025

Starting in October, AT&T customers can share photos, video and crash data with 911, giving dispatchers real-time visuals.

AirPods Pro 2 beta adds sleep detection & camera remote
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AirPods Pro 2 beta adds sleep detection & camera remote

Yadullah Abidi · June 24, 2025

Apple just pushed build 8A293c for AirPods Pro 2/4, unlocking tricks like automatic CarPlay switching and studio-quality recording.

Apple Joins China’s Subsidy Scheme to Boost Sales
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Apple Joins China’s Subsidy Scheme to Boost Sales

Rajat Saini · June 24, 2025

Apple joins China’s subsidy program, offering direct discounts on select devices to counter falling sales amid rising competition from local brands.

Court Filings Detail OpenAI-Jony Ive Hardware Project: ‘Not an In-Ear Device’
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Court Filings Detail OpenAI-Jony Ive Hardware Project: 'Not an In-Ear Device'

Rajat Saini · June 24, 2025

Court documents reveal OpenAI and Jony Ive’s AI device isn’t an in-ear or wearable product, despite deep research into ear ergonomics.

New Leak Shows Apple Testing Vapor Chamber in the iPhone 17 Pro
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New Leak Shows Apple Testing Vapor Chamber in the iPhone 17 Pro

Yadullah Abidi · June 23, 2025

Leak reveals vapor-chamber cooling for the iPhone 17 Pro, promising cooler temps and sustained performance for gaming and on-device AI.

macOS Tahoe Beta 2 Restores Solid Menu Bar Background
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macOS Tahoe Beta 2 Restores Solid Menu Bar Background

Yadullah Abidi · June 23, 2025

The second developer beta of macOS Tahoe lets users restore the classic menu bar background; public beta lands in July.

iOS 26 Beta 2 Restores Safari’s New-Tab Button to the Bottom Bar
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iOS 26 Beta 2 Restores Safari’s New-Tab Button to the Bottom Bar

Yadullah Abidi · June 23, 2025

The latest iOS 26 developer build puts Safari’s new-tab icon back in its bottom-left spot and refines navigation ahead of July’s public beta.

iPhone 17 Air Spotted in iOS 26 Beta, Promising Record-Thin Design
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iPhone 17 Air Spotted in iOS 26 Beta, Promising Record-Thin Design

Yadullah Abidi · June 23, 2025

A stray wallpaper resolution in iOS 26 beta 2 reveals Apple’s ultra-thin iPhone 17 Air, likely debuting with the 2025 lineup this September.

Wallet App Gains Universal Order Tracking in iOS 26 Beta
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Wallet App Gains Universal Order Tracking in iOS 26 Beta

Yadullah Abidi · June 23, 2025

iOS 26 beta 2 lets Wallet pull tracking numbers from any retailer email, giving iPhone users a single, privacy-focused delivery timeline.

Apple Releases iOS 26 Beta 2 for Developers
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Apple Releases iOS 26 Beta 2 for Developers

Rajat Saini · June 23, 2025

Apple releases iOS 26 beta 2 with new design updates, bug fixes, and developer features ahead of the public beta in July.

Apple Set to Revise EU App Store Rules Ahead of DMA Deadline
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Apple Set to Revise EU App Store Rules Ahead of DMA Deadline

Rajat Saini · June 23, 2025

Apple plans to adjust its EU App Store policies to meet DMA rules and avoid further fines as Brussels deadline approaches.

TSMC Prepares 2nm Chip Production for Apple’s Next-Gen A20
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TSMC Prepares 2nm Chip Production for Apple’s Next-Gen A20

Rajat Saini · June 23, 2025

TSMC builds a dedicated 2nm chip production line for Apple’s A20 processor, set to power the upcoming iPhone 18 Pro.

OpenAI Forced to Remove Jony Ive ‘io’ Branding Over Trademark Lawsuit
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OpenAI Forced to Remove Jony Ive 'io' Branding Over Trademark Lawsuit

Rajat Saini · June 23, 2025

OpenAI removed all references to Jony Ive’s ‘io’ brand after a trademark lawsuit, but the $6.5 billion AI hardware deal continues.

Apple Executives Discuss Potential $14 Billion Bid for AI Startup Perplexity
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Apple Executives Discuss Potential $14 Billion Bid for AI Startup Perplexity

Rajat Saini · June 21, 2025

Apple explores a potential $14 billion acquisition of AI startup Perplexity to boost its search technology and reduce reliance on Google.

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