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Why Those Stunning Red iPhone Ultra Renders Are Actually Fake
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Why Those Stunning Red iPhone Ultra Renders Are Actually Fake

Akshay Kumar · August 27, 2026

Those viral red iPhone Ultra renders shared online are actually fakes. Apple plans to reveal its real foldable phone at the September 9 event in Cupertino.

iPhone 18 Pro Max May Get An Exclusive Variable Aperture Camera
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iPhone 18 Pro Max May Get An Exclusive Variable Aperture Camera

Akshay Kumar · August 18, 2026

A new rumor suggests the upcoming iPhone 18 Pro Max will feature an exclusive variable aperture camera, leaving the smaller model without the big upgrade.

Sonos Finally Brings Live Activities To Its iPhone Application
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Sonos Finally Brings Live Activities To Its iPhone Application

Akshay Kumar · August 17, 2026

Sonos launched Live Activities for iPhone users, adding new lock screen music controls. Learn how the widget works and how to disable it in the settings.

Instabase Rebrands As SuperApp And Launches A New AI Platform
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Instabase Rebrands As SuperApp And Launches A New AI Platform

Akshay Kumar · August 17, 2026

Instabase rebranded to SuperApp and released a new workspace that combines team messaging, document creation, and top AI models in one shared platform.

Apple Agrees to Change App Tracking Rules After German Probe
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Apple Agrees to Change App Tracking Rules After German Probe

Akshay Kumar · August 17, 2026

Germany forces Apple to update its App Tracking Transparency rules. The regulator says the company used strict consent prompts to favor its internal apps.

Foxconn Pays Hiring Bonuses to Meet High iPhone 18 Pro Demand
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Foxconn Pays Hiring Bonuses to Meet High iPhone 18 Pro Demand

Akshay Kumar · August 17, 2026

Foxconn is offering a $1,230 hiring bonus to workers in China to ensure it meets production goals for the upcoming Apple smartphone launch this September.

WhatsApp Makes Parent-Managed Accounts Easier To Set Up On iPhone
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WhatsApp Makes Parent-Managed Accounts Easier To Set Up On iPhone

Akshay Kumar · August 8, 2026

WhatsApp is adding a new parental controls menu for the iPhone to help parents easily set up and manage secure restricted accounts for their children.

Rumor Says Apple Could Increase The iPhone 17 Price Next Week
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Rumor Says Apple Could Increase The iPhone 17 Price Next Week

Akshay Kumar · August 8, 2026

A new rumor suggests Apple will increase the price of its current smartphone lineup on August 10. Find out why the sudden price hike might happen so soon.

Apple Restocks Refurbished Store With Rare M5 Macs and Studio Displays
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Apple Restocks Refurbished Store With Rare M5 Macs and Studio Displays

Akshay Kumar · August 8, 2026

Apple just updated its refurb store with rare M5 MacBook Pro models, Studio Display XDR monitors, and Apple TV 4K units at heavily discounted prices today.

Apple RAM supplier SK Hynix makes a $38B bet on AI chip boom
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Apple RAM supplier SK Hynix makes a $38B bet on AI chip boom

Akshay Kumar · August 8, 2026

Apple RAM supplier SK Hynix is investing $38 billion in two new South Korean memory chip plants to meet AI demand, but consumer prices will stay high.

Jon Prosser Slows Down Apple Lawsuit Due To Newborn Baby
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Jon Prosser Slows Down Apple Lawsuit Due To Newborn Baby

Akshay Kumar · August 7, 2026

Jon Prosser’s ongoing legal fight with Apple faces a new delay after the birth of his second child paused document discovery, pushing depositions to September 2026.

Apple Leads Premium Phone Market While Segment Hits Record High
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Apple Leads Premium Phone Market While Segment Hits Record High

Akshay Kumar · August 7, 2026

Premium smartphones now make up 29% of the global market. Apple holds a 65% share led by the iPhone 17, while Samsung and other brands continue to grow.

Madden NFL 27 Arcade Edition Arrives Exclusively On Apple Screens
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Madden NFL 27 Arcade Edition Arrives Exclusively On Apple Screens

Akshay Kumar · August 7, 2026

Madden NFL 27 Arcade Edition is now on Apple Arcade. Manage your favorite team without ads or in-app purchases across iOS, Mac, and Apple TV displays.

Apple Increases Device Trade-In Payouts For iPhone, iPad And Mac Users
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Apple Increases Device Trade-In Payouts For iPhone, iPad And Mac Users

Akshay Kumar · August 6, 2026

Apple increased trade-in values for iPhones, Macs, iPads, and Apple Watches. Check our updated tables to see how much your old device is worth right now.

iPhone 18 Pro Faces Serious Launch Delays Over Memory Chip Shortages
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iPhone 18 Pro Faces Serious Launch Delays Over Memory Chip Shortages

Akshay Kumar · August 6, 2026

A severe memory chip shortage is currently delaying the production of the iPhone 18 Pro. Buyers will face extended shipping times and empty retail shelves.

Most US Buyers Still Pick Up Their iPhones Through Mobile Carriers
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Most US Buyers Still Pick Up Their iPhones Through Mobile Carriers

Akshay Kumar · August 6, 2026

A report shows that three-quarters of US iPhone sales happen through mobile carriers, which could limit the reach of a new direct retail leasing program.

Chinese RAM Supplier Rejects Apple In Bid For Cheaper Memory
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Chinese RAM Supplier Rejects Apple In Bid For Cheaper Memory

Akshay Kumar · August 6, 2026

Apple failed to secure a discount on memory chips from Chinese supplier CXMT. The ongoing global shortage will keep component prices high until 2030.

Why Putting A Hot iPhone In The Refrigerator Will Ruin Your Device
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Why Putting A Hot iPhone In The Refrigerator Will Ruin Your Device

Akshay Kumar · August 6, 2026

Viral TikTok videos tell you to put a hot iPhone in the fridge, but doing this causes internal water damage. Learn how to safely cool your phone down.

Foldable Smartphone Sales Expected To Jump 20% With iPhone Ultra
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Foldable Smartphone Sales Expected To Jump 20% With iPhone Ultra

Akshay Kumar · August 6, 2026

Foldable smartphone sales are expected to rise 20% in 2026 compared to 2025. Apple entering the market with the iPhone Ultra is driving this major growth.

Apple Will Keep Its September iPhone 18 Pro Event Prerecorded
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Apple Will Keep Its September iPhone 18 Pro Event Prerecorded

Akshay Kumar · August 6, 2026

The iPhone 18 Pro event will remain a prerecorded video. Find out why the recent Apple retail employee lottery does not signal a return to live stages.

iPhone 18 Pro Might Cost Up To $300 More Due To Part Shortages
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iPhone 18 Pro Might Cost Up To $300 More Due To Part Shortages

Akshay Kumar · July 31, 2026

The upcoming iPhone 18 Pro models could see a massive price increase of up to $300 due to global part shortages and rising memory costs.

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.

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.

Yahoo Weather Overhauls App With New Radar And Forecast Narrative
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Yahoo Weather Overhauls App With New Radar And Forecast Narrative

Akshay Kumar · July 30, 2026

Yahoo updated its weather app with a fresh design, interactive maps, and minute-by-minute rain tracking. The free update also adds a daily text summary.

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