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Massive Apple Gift Card Scam Costs Buyers Millions Of Dollars
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Massive Apple Gift Card Scam Costs Buyers Millions Of Dollars

Akshay Kumar · May 18, 2026

A massive gift card scam cost buyers hundreds of millions of dollars. Criminals drained retail funds to buy and smuggle electronics to foreign importers.

Apple Delays Foldable iPhone Ultra Indefinitely Over Hinge Issues
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Apple Delays Foldable iPhone Ultra Indefinitely Over Hinge Issues

Akshay Kumar · May 18, 2026

Apple has delayed its first foldable iPhone Ultra due to major hinge durability issues, despite successfully testing a completely crease-free OLED display.

Apple’s New iPhone 18 Modems Bring a Hidden Location Privacy Upgrade
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Apple's New iPhone 18 Modems Bring a Hidden Location Privacy Upgrade

Akshay Kumar · May 15, 2026

The custom modems in the upcoming iPhone 18 lineup will unlock a new privacy setting that hides your exact street address from cellular carriers.

Your iPhone Might Soon Have Service in Every Single Corner of the US
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Your iPhone Might Soon Have Service in Every Single Corner of the US

Akshay Kumar · May 15, 2026

AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile want to form a joint venture to beam cellular service directly from space. This move will finally fix rural network dead zones.

Apple Plans a Two-Stage Curved Display Upgrade for iPhone 20
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Apple Plans a Two-Stage Curved Display Upgrade for iPhone 20

Akshay Kumar · May 15, 2026

Apple plans a two-stage rollout for its 20th-anniversary iPhone display. A minor visual flaw in 2027 will be fixed with a new screen material later in 2028.

Apple Increases US iPhone Sales While The Broader Market Shrinks
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Apple Increases US iPhone Sales While The Broader Market Shrinks

Akshay Kumar · May 15, 2026

Apple grew its US iPhone sales in early 2026 despite an overall market decline, driven by strong device demand and delayed competitor launches.

Meta Releases Instants App For Quick And Casual Photo Sharing
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Meta Releases Instants App For Quick And Casual Photo Sharing

Akshay Kumar · May 14, 2026

Meta launched Instants, a new app for quick, disappearing photo sharing. It features unedited snaps and links directly with your close friends network.

EU iPhone Users Get New Third-Party Wearable Features in iOS 26.5
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EU iPhone Users Get New Third-Party Wearable Features in iOS 26.5

Akshay Kumar · May 12, 2026

Explore how the iOS 26.5 update gives European users fast proximity pairing and rich interactive notifications for third-party smartwatches and headphones.

These Mobile Carriers Support iOS 26.5 Encrypted RCS MessagingĀ 
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These Mobile Carriers Support iOS 26.5 Encrypted RCS MessagingĀ 

Akshay Kumar · May 12, 2026

Find out which phone carriers support the new end-to-end encrypted messaging update in iOS 26.5. See if your mobile network protects your daily text chats.

Encrypted RCS Messaging Between iPhone and Android Is Now Live
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Encrypted RCS Messaging Between iPhone and Android Is Now Live

Akshay Kumar · May 12, 2026

End-to-end encryption for RCS messages between iOS and Android is officially live in beta. Discover how this update secures your everyday text conversation.

WhatsApp Plus Launches On iPhone With Custom Themes And App Icons
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WhatsApp Plus Launches On iPhone With Custom Themes And App Icons

Akshay Kumar · May 11, 2026

WhatsApp Plus is rolling out to iPhone users, offering custom app icons, new color themes, more pinned chats, and premium animated stickers.

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.

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