Apple has cited a newly paused securities fraud lawsuit to support its request to delay further proceedings in its legal battle with Epic Games while the US Supreme Court reviews part of the dispute. The related case was filed on behalf of the City of Coral Springs Police Officers Pension Plan and accused Apple of […]
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Apple has raised Apple Music subscription prices in the United States and several other countries, increasing the monthly cost of its Individual, Family, and Student plans. The Individual plan now costs $11.99 per month, while the Family plan has increased by $3 to $19.99 per month. Apple said rising licensing costs led to the latest […]
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Apple has raised iPhone prices in Japan by up to 11%, with the changes affecting the iPhone 17 lineup, iPhone Air, iPhone 17e, and iPhone 16. The new pricing took effect today and adds between ¥8,000 and ¥20,000 to the cost of selected models. The iPhone Air received the largest percentage increase, while the iPhone […]
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Apple has raised iCloud+ subscription prices across several countries, including Japan, Nigeria, Türkiye, Egypt, New Zealand, Indonesia, the Philippines, and Vietnam. The latest changes affect every paid storage tier in most of these markets, covering plans from 50GB to 12TB. The new iCloud+ prices arrive during a wider series of Apple price increases across hardware […]
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Apple Car Keys support appears to be heading to select Tank vehicles from Chinese automaker Great Wall Motor, giving owners another way to access and start their cars through an iPhone or Apple Watch. The feature stores a digital car key inside Apple Wallet and works with compatible vehicle hardware. MacRumors spotted new backend code […]
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OpenAI has released a new ChatGPT Mac app update that makes regular chats easier to find after users criticised the recent redesign. The company has now restored clearer access to Chat, Work, Codex, conversation history, and Projects inside the main window. Last week, OpenAI replaced its previous native Mac client with a larger Electron-based app […]
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iPhone loyalty reached 87% in the first quarter of 2026, showing that more existing users stayed with Apple compared with the same period last year. The latest figures also show that Android users continue to make up only a small share of new iPhone buyers in the United States. CIRP found that 12% of people […]
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If you frequently use WhatsApp for voice and video calls, dealing with loud background noise is about to get much easier. A new software update is bringing system-level microphone controls directly into the active call screen. Instead of forcing you to swipe away from your conversation to find the right audio settings, the app now […]
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The social media giant Meta just added a major safety feature to its digital assistant. When younger users have conversations that involve thoughts of suicide or hurting themselves, the company will step in. Instead of just showing crisis hotlines on the screen, the system will now send a direct notification right to a linked parent […]
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If you want an artificial intelligence tool to book a flight or buy an audiobook, it usually needs to log into your personal accounts. Sharing your private login details directly with a chatbot feels risky, but a new software update changes that process entirely. The popular password manager 1Password just built a clever way for […]
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Getting people to switch their phone setup remains a top goal for Apple. According to new research from Consumer Intelligence Research Partners, a solid chunk of buyers are still making the leap from rival devices. The firm looked closely at people who bought a new iPhone in the US during the first few months of […]
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The European Commission just told Google to stop giving its own artificial intelligence assistant special treatment on smartphones. Regulators declared that the company must give competing software the same system permissions currently used by Gemini. This order falls under the Digital Markets Act, forcing the tech giant to open up deep phone controls that were […]
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The chipmaker TSMC recently made a major announcement regarding its manufacturing efforts in the United States. While the company originally planned to build eight plants in Arizona, a new wave of investment might push that number up to 12. This expansion could mean more chips for Apple devices will be made domestically, but there are […]
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The horror comedy show Widow’s Bay is officially the most popular Emmy-nominated series among American streaming audiences right now. The Apple show easily claimed the top spot in viewer interest during this awards season. According to recent streaming data, it completely outpaced other heavily nominated shows in pure viewer engagement. It achieved this high rank […]
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OpenAI recently teamed up with Work Louder to release a physical tool for developers. Reports show OpenAI is selling $230 Codex Micro hardware product units on its website now. The keyboard brings your digital agent workspace straight to your desk. It helps users manage active chats and keep track of tasks through live lighting feedback. […]
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Apple has reportedly increased its vapor chamber orders as it prepares stronger cooling systems for future iPhones, including its first foldable model and the iPhone 18 Pro lineup. The larger order volume suggests Apple plans to use the technology across more premium devices rather than limiting it to a single model. Leaker Fixed Focus Digital […]
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Apple is facing a proposed class action lawsuit over claims that its Hide My Email feature failed to protect users’ real email addresses as promised. The case argues that Apple knew about an alleged privacy flaw for more than a year while continuing to promote the feature as part of its wider privacy services. Hide […]
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Apple is reportedly preparing to launch a new OLED iPad mini by October, bringing the tablet its biggest update since the current design arrived in 2021. The new model should offer better picture quality, deeper blacks, and stronger contrast, although Apple has not announced the device yet. Bloomberg reports that Apple has code-named the new […]
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Roblox will soon let users create basic games with AI directly inside its mobile app through a new feature called Build. The mobile-first tool turns text prompts into playable game ideas while handling gameplay mechanics, environments, characters, visual style, sound, and other development tasks. Roblox plans to launch Build in public alpha on July 28 […]
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