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Apple names John Ternus CEO as Tim Cook steps down

Asma Hussain — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 03:47:57 +0000

Apple has confirmed that Tim Cook will step down as chief executive in September 2026, marking the end of a 15 year run that defined the company’s post-Steve Jobs era. The company announced that John Ternus will take over as...

WhatsApp Plus subscription adds themes, chat pinning, and more features

Asma Hussain — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 13:56:17 +0000

WhatsApp is testing a new premium tier called WhatsApp Plus, marking its first real step toward a paid model for individual users. The WhatsApp Plus subscription introduces extra features focused on customization and chat management, while keeping messaging, voice calls,...

iPhone 18 Pro colors leak shows Dark Cherry in first look

Asma Hussain — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 13:38:53 +0000

The iPhone 18 Pro colors are back in focus, but this time the leak comes with something more tangible. A new image shared by leaker Ice Universe shows four camera lens protector plates in finishes that appear to match Apple’s...

WWDC 2026 teaser hints at Siri redesign in iOS 27

Asma Hussain — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 07:04:32 +0000

Apple’s WWDC 2026 teaser is doing more than setting the tone for its annual developer event. The artwork appears to quietly preview a major redesign of Siri expected to arrive with iOS 27 later this year. Subtle visual cues like...

iOS 27 may finally fix iPhone home screen mistakes

Asma Hussain — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 06:59:49 +0000

Apple is testing a small but meaningful change for iOS 27 that could make iPhone home screen customization far less frustrating. According to Mark Gurman, the company is working on adding Undo and Redo buttons directly to the home screen...

Touchscreen MacBook Pro delay pushes launch to 2027

Asma Hussain — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 06:28:45 +0000

Apple’s next wave of Mac hardware may not arrive on the timeline many expected. New reports suggest that both the touchscreen MacBook Pro and the upcoming Mac Studio refresh are being pushed back, with supply constraints across the memory industry...

macOS 27 to end Intel Mac support

Asma Hussain — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 06:13:58 +0000

Apple has already confirmed that macOS 27 will drop support for Intel-based Macs, marking a major shift for the platform. The announcement came during WWDC 2025, where the company said macOS 26 Tahoe will be the final major release to...

India drops iPhone preinstall app mandate

Asma Hussain — Sat, 18 Apr 2026 06:52:03 +0000

India has backed away from a plan that would have forced Apple and other smartphone makers to preinstall government apps on new devices. The proposal, which included apps like Aadhaar and Sanchar Saathi, had raised ongoing concerns around user privacy,...

Anthropic Claude Design turns prompts into prototypes

Asma Hussain — Sat, 18 Apr 2026 05:26:33 +0000

Anthropic has introduced Claude Design, a new AI tool that focuses on turning simple text prompts into usable design outputs like prototypes, pitch decks, and mockups. The product is now available in research preview and is rolling out to Claude...

iPhone satellite features set to expand with Amazon deal

Asma Hussain — Sat, 18 Apr 2026 05:17:21 +0000

Apple’s satellite connectivity plans are about to shift in a big way. Amazon has announced its intent to acquire Globalstar, the company currently powering satellite features on iPhones, while also confirming a new agreement with Apple to support satellite connectivity...

iPhone 18 Pro colors leak reveals dark cherry finish

Asma Hussain — Sat, 18 Apr 2026 05:02:50 +0000

The iPhone 18 Pro colors have leaked months ahead of Apple’s expected September launch, and one shade is already getting most of the attention. According to multiple supply chain reports, Apple is preparing a refreshed palette that leans into bolder...

Apple hits 30% recycled content milestone in 2025

Asma Hussain — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 16:00:14 +0000

Apple says 30% of all materials used across its products shipped in 2025 came from recycled sources, marking its highest-ever figure. The milestone comes from the company’s latest Environmental Progress Report and reflects a steady push toward its 2030 carbon...

OpenAI Codex update adds plugins, memory, and desktop control

Asma Hussain — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 02:49:11 +0000

OpenAI has rolled out a major Codex update that pushes the tool beyond code generation into a full workflow assistant. Used by more than 3 million developers weekly, Codex now handles tasks across the software development lifecycle, from writing and...

iOS 27 may bring four new Apple Intelligence features

Asma Hussain — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 02:42:06 +0000

Apple appears to be expanding its Apple Intelligence push with a set of practical, system-level upgrades in iOS 27. Based on backend code discoveries, at least four new features are in development, all focused on everyday usability rather than flashy...

iPhone 18 Pro to debut variable aperture camera

Asma Hussain — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 02:35:59 +0000

Apple’s next major iPhone camera upgrade is starting to take shape ahead of launch. According to multiple supply chain reports, key components for the iPhone 18 Pro variable aperture camera have now entered production, pointing to a September 2026 debut....

Casely Power Pod recall reissued after fatal fire

Asma Hussain — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 02:30:57 +0000

Casely has reissued its recall of Power Pod MagSafe-compatible power banks after new incidents, including a fatal fire and an in-flight explosion. The updated recall follows its original announcement in April 2025 and now reflects a growing number of safety...

Apple sends Siri engineers to AI coding bootcamp ahead of WWDC 2026

Asma Hussain — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 08:25:05 +0000

Apple is reportedly sending a group of Siri engineers to a multi-week AI coding bootcamp as it works to speed up development of its long-delayed next-generation assistant. The move comes at a time when AI-assisted programming has become standard across...

Apple Watch gets faster in-store software repair

Asma Hussain — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 08:18:40 +0000

Apple is updating how Apple Watch software issues are handled in retail stores, allowing Apple Stores and Apple Authorized Service Providers to restore devices in-store instead of sending them to repair centers. The change is aimed at cutting down wait...

Apple stops signing iOS 26.4, blocks downgrades from iOS 26.4.1

Asma Hussain — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 08:10:17 +0000

Apple has stopped signing iOS 26.4, removing the option for iPhone users to downgrade from iOS 26.4.1 to the previous release. The change came shortly after iOS 26.4.1 rolled out, which is consistent with Apple’s usual update cycle where older...

Apple boosts London Marathon with Watch and Fitness+

Asma Hussain — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 08:04:36 +0000

Apple is expanding its presence in the TCS London Marathon as an official partner for the 2026 race, bringing its health, fitness, and music ecosystem directly into one of the world’s most popular running events. With more than one million...