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App Store Age Rating Form Now Includes Social Media Questions
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App Store Age Rating Form Now Includes Social Media Questions

Akshay Kumar · July 10, 2026

Apple updated its App Store age rating form with new social media questions to help parents better manage screen time limits for kids on their devices.

Apple iPhone Fold Battery Size Falls Short Of Massive Rumors
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Apple iPhone Fold Battery Size Falls Short Of Massive Rumors

Akshay Kumar · July 10, 2026

New leaks show the upcoming Apple folding phone will feature a 4,883 mAh dual battery setup, falling just short of the massive 5,000 mAh initial rumors.

Apple’s $250 Million Siri AI Settlement Finally Moves Forward
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Apple's $250 Million Siri AI Settlement Finally Moves Forward

Akshay Kumar · July 10, 2026

Apple has agreed to a $250 million settlement over delayed Siri updates. Find out if your specific iPhone model qualifies for a cash payout up to $95.

Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max Production Costs Jump $300 As Memory Prices Soar
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Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max Production Costs Jump $300 As Memory Prices Soar

Akshay Kumar · July 10, 2026

Apple will likely raise the price of the iPhone 18 Pro Max by $200 since the cost of memory chips and the new A20 processor have increased dramatically.

Apple TV Reveals The Full August Friday Night Baseball Schedule
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Apple TV Reveals The Full August Friday Night Baseball Schedule

Akshay Kumar · July 10, 2026

Apple TV reveals the official Friday Night Baseball schedule for August. Check out the full list of doubleheaders, broadcast teams, and local radio options.

Netflix Looks at Live Channels While Ignoring Easy Software Fixes
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Netflix Looks at Live Channels While Ignoring Easy Software Fixes

Akshay Kumar · July 10, 2026

Netflix is dealing with a drop in user engagement and wants to add live channels to its app, but the company continues to ignore basic software integrations.

ChatGPT Atlas Browser Is Shutting Down, OpenAI Confirms
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ChatGPT Atlas Browser Is Shutting Down, OpenAI Confirms

Rajat Saini · July 10, 2026

OpenAI will discontinue ChatGPT Atlas on August 9 and replace it with the new ChatGPT desktop app featuring integrated browser capabilities.

Apple Meets With Startup to Squeeze Massive AI Models Onto iPhones
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Apple Meets With Startup to Squeeze Massive AI Models Onto iPhones

Akshay Kumar · July 10, 2026

Apple wants to bring server-level intelligence to smartphones. PrismML’s 4GB compression of the 54GB Qwen 3.6 model could be the exact solution it needs.

Apple Back to School 2026 Offer Delayed? Here’s What We Know
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Apple Back to School 2026 Offer Delayed? Here's What We Know

Rajat Saini · July 10, 2026

Apple’s Back to School 2026 offer hasn’t launched yet. Here’s the expected release window, previous launch dates, and what students can expect.

Apple TV Brings Silo, Dark Matter and Matchbox to Hall H at Comic-Con 2026
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Apple TV Brings Silo, Dark Matter and Matchbox to Hall H at Comic-Con 2026

Rajat Saini · July 10, 2026

Apple TV heads to San Diego Comic-Con 2026 with Hall H panels, a Silo experience, exclusive Dark Matter preview, and major star appearances.

OpenAI Launches GPT-5.6, ChatGPT Work, and New Desktop App With Built-In Codex
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OpenAI Launches GPT-5.6, ChatGPT Work, and New Desktop App With Built-In Codex

Rajat Saini · July 10, 2026

OpenAI launches GPT-5.6 with Sol, Terra, Luna, ChatGPT Work, Ultra mode, integrated Codex desktop app, hosted sites, and developer upgrades.

The Dink on Apple TV: Release Date, Cast, Plot, and What to Expect
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The Dink on Apple TV: Release Date, Cast, Plot, and What to Expect

Rajat Saini · July 10, 2026

The Dink arrives on Apple TV this July. Check the release date, cast, plot, runtime, trailer details, and what to expect before watching.

India Cuts Import Tariffs on Electronics Parts in Win for Apple’s iPhone Production
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India Cuts Import Tariffs on Electronics Parts in Win for Apple's iPhone Production

Rajat Saini · July 9, 2026

India removes import duties on key electronics parts, helping Apple, Xiaomi, and other manufacturers expand local smartphone production.

Apple Supplier Luxshare Shares Drop Nearly 10% After Record Hong Kong IPO
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Apple Supplier Luxshare Shares Drop Nearly 10% After Record Hong Kong IPO

Rajat Saini · July 9, 2026

Luxshare’s record Hong Kong IPO raised $3.1 billion as investors pushed shares lower over concerns about Apple dependence and growth.

iPhone 18 Pro Max Build Cost Could Rise by Nearly $300, Report Claims
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iPhone 18 Pro Max Build Cost Could Rise by Nearly $300, Report Claims

Rajat Saini · July 9, 2026

iPhone 18 Pro Max build cost could rise by nearly $300 as memory and 2nm chip expenses increase, according to new estimates.

Apple TV Drops First Trailer for ā€˜There’s No Place Like Home, Snoopy’
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Apple TV Drops First Trailer for ā€˜There’s No Place Like Home, Snoopy’

Rajat Saini · July 9, 2026

Apple TV releases the first trailer for There’s No Place Like Home, Snoopy, revealing a heartfelt Peanuts adventure ahead of its July 31 premiere.

Agent Kim Reactivated Episode 5 Release Date, Time, Cast, and What to Expect
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Agent Kim Reactivated Episode 5 Release Date, Time, Cast, and What to Expect

Rajat Saini · July 9, 2026

Agent Kim Reactivated episode 5 release date, streaming details, cast, spoilers, story updates, and what to expect from the action thriller.

iOS 27 Adds New Languages and Accents to Apple Translate
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iOS 27 Adds New Languages and Accents to Apple Translate

Rajat Saini · July 9, 2026

iOS 27 expands Apple Translate with 30 supported languages and accents, including Hebrew, Danish, Malay, and more for multilingual users.

Meta AI Can Now Use Your Public Instagram Photos Unless You Turn This Off
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Meta AI Can Now Use Your Public Instagram Photos Unless You Turn This Off

Mike Peterson · July 9, 2026

Meta AI now uses public Instagram posts and reels for AI image generation by default. Here’s how to turn the setting off today.

Nintendo Is Shutting Down Mario Kart Tour This September
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Nintendo Is Shutting Down Mario Kart Tour This September

Rajat Saini · July 9, 2026

Mario Kart Tour ends on September 29 as Nintendo confirms service shutdown, free Gold Pass benefits, and ruby purchase changes.

iPhone 18 Pro Max Could Be Thicker and Heavier Due to Bigger Battery
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iPhone 18 Pro Max Could Be Thicker and Heavier Due to Bigger Battery

Rajat Saini · July 9, 2026

The iPhone 18 Pro Max could feature a bigger battery, thicker design, heavier build, and improved cooling system, according to new rumors.

New AirPods Are Coming, Everything We Know So Far
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New AirPods Are Coming, Everything We Know So Far

Rajat Saini · July 9, 2026

Wondering when Apple will release new AirPods? Here’s the latest on rumored launch dates, camera features, and whether you should wait.

Widow’s Bay Reaches 19 Emmy Nominations, More Than These 3 Combined
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Widow's Bay Reaches 19 Emmy Nominations, More Than These 3 Combined

Rajat Saini · July 9, 2026

Widow’s Bay earns 19 Emmy nominations, becoming Apple TV’s most nominated new comedy and surpassing the combined total of three places.

Apple TV’s ā€˜Widow’s Bay’ and ā€˜Pluribus’ Earn Top Emmy 2026 Nominations
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Apple TV's 'Widow's Bay' and 'Pluribus' Earn Top Emmy 2026 Nominations

Rajat Saini · July 9, 2026

Widow’s Bay and Pluribus secured top Emmy 2026 nominations as Apple TV reached its highest-ever total with 89 nominations overall.

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