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Gentler Streak Cardio Fitness adds VO₂ max trend tracking

Asma Hussain — Wed, 01 Apr 2026 07:20:52 +0000

Gentler Streak is adding Cardio Fitness to its Wellbeing tab, but the update is less about introducing a new metric and more about changing how that metric is understood. Instead of presenting VO₂ max as a standalone number, the app...

How to change your Gmail address in Google Account

Asma Hussain — Wed, 01 Apr 2026 06:49:44 +0000

Google is rolling out a long-requested update that lets users change their primary Gmail address without creating a new account. The feature is gradually becoming available through Google Account settings and is designed to let users update outdated or less...

Apple is testing a Siri upgrade for multiple requests in one command

Asma Hussain — Wed, 01 Apr 2026 06:40:16 +0000

Apple is working on a next-generation version of Siri that can handle multiple requests in a single prompt, marking one of the most significant changes to the assistant in years. The feature is currently in testing and is expected to...

ChatGPT now works with CarPlay in iOS 26.4

Asma Hussain — Wed, 01 Apr 2026 06:36:12 +0000

Apple’s latest iOS 26.4 update quietly opens the door for a new kind of in-car experience, and OpenAI has moved fast to take advantage of it. ChatGPT is now available in CarPlay, letting users interact with the AI assistant hands-free...

Apple 50th anniversary finale set for Apple Park event

Asma Hussain — Mon, 30 Mar 2026 11:23:13 +0000

Apple is wrapping up its global 50th anniversary celebrations with a final private event at its Apple Park headquarters, marking the company’s milestone on April 1. After weeks of performances and community events across major cities, the finale is expected...

Apple Maps ads plan raises questions as services revenue keeps growing

Asma Hussain — Mon, 30 Mar 2026 11:09:29 +0000

Apple is reportedly moving ahead with plans to bring ads to Apple Maps, starting with sponsored listings in search results. The feature is expected to roll out as early as this summer in markets like the United States and Canada,...

iPhone 18 smaller Dynamic Island leak suggests change across lineup

Asma Hussain — Fri, 27 Mar 2026 21:33:29 +0000

A new iPhone 18 leak suggests Apple could finally make a visible front design change across more models, not just the Pro lineup. According to multiple reports citing leaker Ice Universe, the smaller Dynamic Island could appear across the lineup....

Apple TV adds Crunchyroll channel for anime streaming

Asma Hussain — Fri, 27 Mar 2026 21:22:23 +0000

Crunchyroll is now available as an Apple TV Channel, giving users a simpler way to subscribe and watch anime directly inside the Apple TV app. The rollout covers the US, UK, Canada, and Australia, and brings one of the largest...

iPhone 200MP telephoto camera leak reveals huge zoom upgrade

Asma Hussain — Thu, 26 Mar 2026 12:25:38 +0000

Apple could be preparing one of its biggest camera upgrades yet, with new leaks suggesting a 200MP telephoto camera is currently being tested for future iPhones. While nothing is confirmed, the consistency across supply chain reports points to a serious...

Apple Business makes device management free for everyone

Asma Hussain — Tue, 24 Mar 2026 21:33:32 +0000

Apple has introduced Apple Business, a new unified platform that brings together its enterprise tools under a single system. Launching on April 14 in over 200 countries, the update removes subscription fees for core mobile device management features that were...

OpenAI kills Sora app as it pivots to enterprise AI

Asma Hussain — Tue, 24 Mar 2026 21:25:45 +0000

OpenAI has officially shut down its Sora AI video platform, ending one of its most ambitious consumer experiments just months after launch. The move signals a clear shift in priorities as the company redirects focus toward enterprise AI, developer tools,...

Apple WWDC 2026 announced with focus on Siri AI overhaul

Asma Hussain — Tue, 24 Mar 2026 11:12:08 +0000

Apple has officially confirmed that WWDC 2026 will take place from June 8 to June 12, continuing its hybrid format with a primarily online experience and a limited in person event at Apple Park. The keynote on June 8 will...

iOS 26.4 brings eight new emoji to iPhone

Asma Hussain — Tue, 10 Mar 2026 12:20:01 +0000

Apple has revealed a new batch of emoji coming to the iPhone with the upcoming iOS 26.4 update. The latest developer beta includes eight new emoji designs that expand the emoji library with additional expressive characters and symbols. The iOS...

MacBook Ultra with OLED and touchscreen rumored for 2026

Asma Hussain — Sun, 08 Mar 2026 21:21:22 +0000

Apple may be preparing to introduce an entirely new tier in its laptop lineup with a device rumored to be called the MacBook Ultra. According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, Apple is working on a high end MacBook that could sit...

Early iPhone 17e Geekbench results reveal A19 performance

Asma Hussain — Sat, 07 Mar 2026 19:55:03 +0000

Early iPhone 17e Geekbench listings are beginning to appear online, offering the first glimpse at how Apple’s A19 chip performs in benchmark testing. While early benchmarks for newly announced devices should always be taken with caution, the current results still...

Apple HomePad smart home hub may launch in 2026

Asma Hussain — Fri, 06 Mar 2026 14:21:00 +0000

Apple may finally be preparing to enter the smart display market with a dedicated device for the home. New reports suggest the long rumored Apple HomePad could launch in 2026, giving Apple Home users a central display for managing smart...

Apple blocks ByteDance Chinese apps for US iPhone users

Asma Hussain — Fri, 06 Mar 2026 14:09:21 +0000

Apple has started blocking iPhone users in the United States from downloading or updating several Chinese apps developed by ByteDance, the parent company of TikTok. The change affects popular Chinese market apps such as Douyin, Doubao, and Fanqie Novel and...

Apple will project iPad art onto Sydney Opera House

Asma Hussain — Fri, 06 Mar 2026 14:00:13 +0000

Apple is turning the Sydney Opera House into a giant digital canvas later this month, with artwork created on iPad set to illuminate the landmark’s famous sails. The initiative is part of a new yearlong collaboration between Apple and the...

Coruna iOS exploit kit shows why Lockdown Mode matters

Asma Hussain — Thu, 05 Mar 2026 20:36:46 +0000

A newly documented iPhone exploit framework called Coruna is drawing attention from security researchers after it was found to contain one of the most extensive collections of iOS exploits publicly documented. The toolkit targets iPhones running iOS 13 through iOS...

iOS 26.4 beta 3 introduces RCS encryption testing and new developer APIs

Asma Hussain — Thu, 05 Mar 2026 20:30:26 +0000

Apple has released iOS 26.4 beta 3, giving developers an updated SDK to test upcoming features and API changes before the public release. The update ships with the iOS & iPadOS 26.4 SDK, bundled with Xcode 26.4, and allows developers...