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Federal Cops Arrest Three For Million-Dollar Apple Truck Heist
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Federal Cops Arrest Three For Million-Dollar Apple Truck Heist

Akshay Kumar · May 11, 2026

Three men were arrested for hijacking a delivery truck in New York and stealing over a million dollars in devices. See how the police caught the crew.

An Ex-Apple Designer Built A Much Better Backspace Button
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An Ex-Apple Designer Built A Much Better Backspace Button

Akshay Kumar · May 9, 2026

An ex-Apple designer shared a neat concept for the iPhone backspace button. It uses a stretching motion to give users full control over text erase speeds.

Prime Video Just Launched a Vertical Short-Video Feed in Its iPhone App
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Prime Video Just Launched a Vertical Short-Video Feed in Its iPhone App

Akshay Kumar · May 9, 2026

Prime Video added a new TikTok-style vertical video feed to its mobile app. The Clips feature lets you scroll through short snippets to find new shows.

Ex-Apple Software Engineer Claims Apple Deliberately Slows Down Old iPhone Models
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Ex-Apple Software Engineer Claims Apple Deliberately Slows Down Old iPhone Models

Akshay Kumar · May 8, 2026

A viral video from an alleged former software engineer claims older iPhones are slowed down on purpose to force upgrades, sparking fresh debate online.

Record 82% Of Newly Sold iPhones Are Current Generation Models
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Record 82% Of Newly Sold iPhones Are Current Generation Models

Akshay Kumar · May 8, 2026

A record 82 percent of newly sold iPhones in early 2026 are current models. Apple simplified its phone lineup, driving more buyers toward premium choices.

Gemini Live Now Works in Chrome Beta on iPhone
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Gemini Live Now Works in Chrome Beta on iPhone

Venkat · May 7, 2026

Chrome Beta on iPhone now supports Gemini Live. Start voice conversations with Google’s AI from any webpage without leaving the browser tab.

Apple Challenges India’s CCI Authority in Escalating Antitrust Dispute
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Apple Challenges India's CCI Authority in Escalating Antitrust Dispute

Akshay Kumar · May 1, 2026

Apple is challenging the Competition Commission of India over a massive antitrust penalty. The company claims the local regulator is usurping court powers.

Netflix Rolls out a Massive Visual Redesign for Its iPhone Application
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Netflix Rolls out a Massive Visual Redesign for Its iPhone Application

Akshay Kumar · April 30, 2026

Netflix redesigned its iPhone app with a brand new vertical video feed called Clips and an updated top navigation bar for easier movie and show discovery.

Apple Ships 60.4 Million iPhones in Q1 2026 with Strong Growth
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Apple Ships 60.4 Million iPhones in Q1 2026 with Strong Growth

Akshay Kumar · April 30, 2026

Apple shipped 60.4 million smartphones in the first quarter of the year, gaining a 10 percent boost thanks to heavy demand for its newest device models.

Motorola Announces Razr Fold Price Ahead Of The iPhone Ultra
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Motorola Announces Razr Fold Price Ahead Of The iPhone Ultra

Akshay Kumar · April 30, 2026

Motorola announced a $1,899 price tag and a May release date for the new Razr Fold as the brand tries to grab buyers ahead of the upcoming iPhone Ultra.

Google Photos Will Soon Build a Digital Wardrobe from Your Pictures
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Google Photos Will Soon Build a Digital Wardrobe from Your Pictures

Akshay Kumar · April 30, 2026

Google Photos is releasing an artificial intelligence wardrobe tool that automatically catalogs your clothes so you can build and virtually try on outfits.

Chrome for iPhone tests Lock Screen notifications  so shared tabs are harder to miss
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Chrome for iPhone tests Lock Screen notifications so shared tabs are harder to miss

Venkat · April 30, 2026

Chrome for iPhone’s latest beta adds a Tabs notification setting that can push shared pages from desktop and Android straight to your lock screen.

Apple May Reconsider MagSafe Future on Upcoming iPhones
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Apple May Reconsider MagSafe Future on Upcoming iPhones

Akshay Kumar · April 29, 2026

A new rumor claims the tech giant is debating whether to remove MagSafe from future phones to save internal space for an upcoming major glass redesign.

Apple Leads Global Market for Satellite-Ready Smartphones
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Apple Leads Global Market for Satellite-Ready Smartphones

Akshay Kumar · April 29, 2026

Apple remains the top manufacturer of satellite smartphones. Premium devices currently drive the market as the tech expands to Android.

Apple Dominates Refurbished Phone Market With 58% Share
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Apple Dominates Refurbished Phone Market With 58% Share

Akshay Kumar · April 28, 2026

Apple holds a 58 percent share of the global refurbished smartphone market. Buyers worldwide choose used iPhones to save money on reliable premium tech.

Apple Explores Liquid Glass Displays to Remove Future iPhone Bezels
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Apple Explores Liquid Glass Displays to Remove Future iPhone Bezels

Akshay Kumar · April 28, 2026

Apple is testing a liquid glass display to erase borders from its future phones. This optical trick bends light to hide all edges from your daily view.

Dead iPhone 17 and iPhone Air Models Struggle To Turn Back On
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Dead iPhone 17 and iPhone Air Models Struggle To Turn Back On

Akshay Kumar · April 28, 2026

Some iPhone 17 and iPhone Air devices refuse to turn back on after the battery dies completely. Find out how to fix the blank screen issue using MagSafe.

X Releases Standalone XChat Messaging Application for iPhone
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X Releases Standalone XChat Messaging Application for iPhone

Akshay Kumar · April 25, 2026

X releases XChat, a standalone messaging application for iPhones. It provides end-to-end encrypted chats, audio calls, and custom themes in a secure space.

Analyst Reports Base iPhone 18 Will Gain 12GB Of RAM And A20 Chip
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Analyst Reports Base iPhone 18 Will Gain 12GB Of RAM And A20 Chip

Rajat Saini · April 24, 2026

The base iPhone 18 will feature 12GB of RAM and the A20 chip. Discover how Apple is boosting its memory capacity to handle intense artificial intelligence.

Apple Claims 19 Percent Of Global Smartphone Chip Market In Q1
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Apple Claims 19 Percent Of Global Smartphone Chip Market In Q1

Rajat Saini · April 24, 2026

Apple grew its global smartphone chip market share to 19 percent in Q1 2026. Integrated supply chains helped the company overcome industry memory shortages.

Apple Readies Custom Micro-Curved OLED for 20th Anniversary iPhone
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Apple Readies Custom Micro-Curved OLED for 20th Anniversary iPhone

Akshay Kumar · April 24, 2026

Apple is partnering with Samsung to build a micro-curved OLED panel for the 20th-anniversary iPhone in 2027, offering a brighter and thinner design.

Instagram Tests New Instants App for Disappearing Photo Sharing
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Instagram Tests New Instants App for Disappearing Photo Sharing

Rajat Saini · April 24, 2026

Instagram is testing Instants, a new standalone application for sharing disappearing, unedited photos that syncs directly with existing friend lists.

Perplexity CEO Says AI Growth Makes the iPhone More Important
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Perplexity CEO Says AI Growth Makes the iPhone More Important

Akshay Kumar · April 24, 2026

Perplexity CEO Aravind Srinivas explains why the iPhone becomes more essential as artificial intelligence improves and relies on personal user context now.

iPhone 18 Pro Max Dummy Units Show Off A Thicker Camera Module
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iPhone 18 Pro Max Dummy Units Show Off A Thicker Camera Module

Akshay Kumar · April 23, 2026

New dummy unit leaks reveal the iPhone 18 Pro Max will feature a thicker camera bump. The folding iPhone Ultra display rivals an iPad mini in total size.

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