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Apple Canceled M2 Extreme and M3 Extreme Chips Planned for the Mac Pro
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Apple Canceled M2 Extreme and M3 Extreme Chips Planned for the Mac Pro

Rajat Saini · July 19, 2026

Apple reportedly developed M2 Extreme and M3 Extreme chips for Mac Pro before canceling both projects due to costs and limited demand.

PlayStation Accused of Using Social Media Bots to Defend Digital-Only Future
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PlayStation Accused of Using Social Media Bots to Defend Digital-Only Future

Rajat Saini · July 19, 2026

PlayStation faces bot allegations after a report questioned social media support for its digital-only gaming strategy, while Sony has not responded.

Apple Uses New Court Ruling to Pause Epic Games Case
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Apple Uses New Court Ruling to Pause Epic Games Case

Rajat Saini · July 19, 2026

Apple cites a paused securities lawsuit to support its request to delay Epic Games proceedings while the Supreme Court reviews the case.

Apple Music and Apple One Plans Get More Expensive
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Apple Music and Apple One Plans Get More Expensive

Rajat Saini · July 19, 2026

Apple Music subscription prices have increased across Individual, Family, and Student plans, while select Apple One bundles now cost more.

Apple Raises iPhone Prices in Japan by Up to 11%, Here’s the Full List
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Apple Raises iPhone Prices in Japan by Up to 11%, Here's the Full List

Rajat Saini · July 19, 2026

Apple has raised iPhone prices in Japan by up to 11%, affecting the iPhone 17 lineup, iPhone Air, iPhone 17e, and iPhone 16 models.

Apple Raises iCloud+ Prices in Japan, Nigeria, Türkiye, and Other Countries
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Apple Raises iCloud+ Prices in Japan, Nigeria, Türkiye, and Other Countries

Rajat Saini · July 19, 2026

Apple raises iCloud+ subscription prices across Japan, Nigeria, Türkiye, and other countries, with updated monthly rates for every storage plan.

Apple Car Keys Support Could Soon Reach GWM Tank Vehicles
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Apple Car Keys Support Could Soon Reach GWM Tank Vehicles

Rajat Saini · July 18, 2026

Apple Car Keys support appears set for GWM Tank vehicles, allowing compatible iPhone and Apple Watch users to unlock and start cars.

OpenAI fixes confusing ChatGPT Mac app with easier access to chats and Projects
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OpenAI fixes confusing ChatGPT Mac app with easier access to chats and Projects

Rajat Saini · July 18, 2026

OpenAI updates the ChatGPT Mac app with easier chat access, a clearer Chat and Work toggle, restored Projects, and improved navigation.

iPhone loyalty rises to 87% as fewer Android users switch
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iPhone loyalty rises to 87% as fewer Android users switch

Rajat Saini · July 18, 2026

iPhone loyalty reached 87% in early 2026 as fewer Android users switched, showing Apple continues to retain most existing customers.

WhatsApp Now Lets iPhone Users Switch Mic Modes During Calls
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WhatsApp Now Lets iPhone Users Switch Mic Modes During Calls

Akshay Kumar · July 17, 2026

WhatsApp now lets you easily switch between microphone filters like Voice Isolation and Wide Spectrum directly from the active call screen on your device.

Meta AI Updates Its Chatbot To Alert Parents About Teen Self-Harm
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Meta AI Updates Its Chatbot To Alert Parents About Teen Self-Harm

Akshay Kumar · July 17, 2026

Meta recently updated its AI chatbot to automatically alert parents if their teenager discusses self-harm, adding manual reviews to prevent false alarms.

1Password Now Lets Claude Log In Without Seeing Your Passwords
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1Password Now Lets Claude Log In Without Seeing Your Passwords

Akshay Kumar · July 17, 2026

1Password has a new feature that lets the Claude artificial intelligence agent log into websites for you without ever seeing your actual password details.

Apple Continues To See Steady Flow Of Android Switchers In 2026
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Apple Continues To See Steady Flow Of Android Switchers In 2026

Akshay Kumar · July 17, 2026

New survey data shows 12 percent of US iPhone buyers in the March quarter switched from Android devices, highlighting a steady, predictable market trend.

The EU Orders Google to Give Rival AI Apps Equal Android Access
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The EU Orders Google to Give Rival AI Apps Equal Android Access

Akshay Kumar · July 17, 2026

The EU ordered Google to give rival AI apps the same Android access as Gemini. Find out how this ruling impacts user’s privacy and device security choices.

TSMC Plans Up To 12 Arizona Chip Factories, But You Should Be Skeptical
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TSMC Plans Up To 12 Arizona Chip Factories, But You Should Be Skeptical

Akshay Kumar · July 17, 2026

TSMC might expand its Arizona manufacturing footprint to 12 total chip plants, but unclear timelines and market shifts mean you should remain skeptical.

Widow’s Bay Leads U.S. Emmy Nominees In Streaming Popularity
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Widow's Bay Leads U.S. Emmy Nominees In Streaming Popularity

Akshay Kumar · July 17, 2026

Widow’s Bay is the most popular Emmy nominated show among streaming fans. Recent viewer data shows the hit comedy outpaces programs with more award nods.

OpenAI Is Selling $230 Codex Micro Hardware Product With Work Louder
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OpenAI Is Selling $230 Codex Micro Hardware Product With Work Louder

Akshay Kumar · July 17, 2026

Discover the details behind OpenAI selling $230 Codex Micro hardware product. Learn about the new physical keyboard features, pricing, and how it works.

Apple Increases Vapor Chamber Orders Ahead of Foldable iPhone Launch
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Apple Increases Vapor Chamber Orders Ahead of Foldable iPhone Launch

Rajat Saini · July 17, 2026

Apple increases vapor chamber orders as foldable iPhone and iPhone 18 Pro production grows, pointing to better cooling across premium models.

Apple Faces Class Action Lawsuit Over Alleged Hide My Email Privacy Flaw
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Apple Faces Class Action Lawsuit Over Alleged Hide My Email Privacy Flaw

Rajat Saini · July 17, 2026

Apple faces a class action lawsuit over an alleged Hide My Email privacy flaw, with plaintiffs claiming the company misled iCloud+ subscribers.

Apple’s OLED iPad Mini Could Arrive in October, New Report Reveals
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Apple's OLED iPad Mini Could Arrive in October, New Report Reveals

Rajat Saini · July 16, 2026

Apple reportedly plans to launch the OLED iPad mini by October, alongside upcoming iPad, iPad Air, iPad Pro, and Apple Pencil updates.

Roblox Build Will Let Users Create AI Games Inside the Mobile App
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Roblox Build Will Let Users Create AI Games Inside the Mobile App

Rajat Saini · July 16, 2026

Roblox launches Build, an AI-powered mobile tool that creates games from text prompts, with public testing beginning July 28 in New Zealand.

Apple just made Windows games run much faster on Mac
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Apple just made Windows games run much faster on Mac

Rajat Saini · July 16, 2026

Apple’s Game Porting Toolkit 4 beta delivers faster Windows gaming on Mac, boosting GTA V performance and compatibility across supported titles.

New Smart Ring Does What Apple Watch Still Can’t With Blood Pressure
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New Smart Ring Does What Apple Watch Still Can't With Blood Pressure

Rajat Saini · July 16, 2026

The new Signal Ring delivers cuff-free blood pressure readings, offering a health feature that Apple Watch still does not provide today.

Suno App Now Lets You Generate AI Songs Directly in iMessage
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Suno App Now Lets You Generate AI Songs Directly in iMessage

Akshay Kumar · July 16, 2026

Suno now lets iPhone users generate AI songs directly in iMessage. Learn how this new update turns your texts and voice memos into custom 30-second tracks.

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