iThinkDifferent – Apple News and Guides

Apple asks Supreme Court to overturn Epic Games App Store ruling

Asma Hussain — Fri, 22 May 2026 10:14:47 +0000

Apple has officially asked the U.S. Supreme Court to review major parts of the Epic Games lawsuit, continuing a legal battle that could reshape App Store payment rules in the United States. The company is challenging the contempt ruling that...

Safari Technology Preview 244 released with major CSS and WebGPU fixes

Asma Hussain — Fri, 22 May 2026 10:06:11 +0000

Apple has released Safari Technology Preview 244, bringing a large batch of bug fixes, performance improvements, and web technology updates for developers and advanced users testing upcoming Safari features. The experimental browser update is now available for macOS Sequoia and...

Apple Design Awards finalist ‘The Outsiders’ adds Garmin support and widgets

Asma Hussain — Wed, 20 May 2026 09:39:38 +0000

The Outsiders has been named an Apple Design Awards 2026 finalist, and the endurance training app is marking the occasion with its biggest update yet. Version 1.7 adds Garmin Connect support, home screen widgets, Training Form insights, expanded workout imports,...

iOS 27 to add AI subtitles, smarter VoiceOver, and Vision Pro wheelchair control

Asma Hussain — Tue, 19 May 2026 14:30:29 +0000

Apple has previewed a major set of accessibility upgrades coming later this year with iOS 27, iPadOS 27, macOS 27, tvOS 27, and visionOS 27. Powered by Apple Intelligence, the updates introduce smarter VoiceOver tools, AI-generated subtitles, natural language Voice...

Apple brings back popular Hikawa MagSafe grip for iPhone

Asma Hussain — Tue, 19 May 2026 14:18:24 +0000

Apple has officially brought back the Hikawa Grip & Stand for iPhone after the original release sold out almost immediately last year. The adaptive MagSafe accessory is now available worldwide through the Apple Store online, marking the first time the...

Apple Watch Ultra 4 could add blood pressure monitoring

Asma Hussain — Mon, 18 May 2026 16:47:03 +0000

Apple could be planning its biggest Apple Watch Ultra update since the product first launched in 2022. Multiple new reports claim the upcoming Apple Watch Ultra 4 will feature a major redesign alongside upgraded health sensors and new blood pressure...

iOS 27 could make Genmoji suggestions from your photos

Asma Hussain — Mon, 18 May 2026 08:50:54 +0000

Apple is reportedly planning a new upgrade for Genmoji in iOS 27 that could make the Apple Intelligence feature far more visible inside the iPhone keyboard. According to recent reports, the upcoming software update will introduce Suggested Genmoji, a feature...

ChatGPT mobile gets remote Codex controls

Asma Hussain — Fri, 15 May 2026 12:31:02 +0000

OpenAI has expanded Codex support to the ChatGPT mobile app, letting developers remotely manage coding tasks from iPhone, iPad, and Android devices. The update connects the ChatGPT app to Codex sessions running on a Mac or remote development environment, making...

Safari 27 could finally fix your messy tabs with AI

Asma Hussain — Mon, 11 May 2026 08:48:06 +0000

Apple is reportedly preparing a smarter version of Tab Groups for Safari in iOS 27, iPadOS 27, and macOS 27. According to a new report from Bloomberg, the browser will soon be able to automatically organize open tabs into groups...

MacBook Neo could get new colors as price hike looms

Asma Hussain — Thu, 07 May 2026 12:12:45 +0000

Apple’s budget-focused MacBook Neo may soon get a refresh with new color options, but buyers could also end up paying more for the entry-level laptop. Multiple new reports claim Apple is weighing pricing changes after demand for the MacBook Neo...

Rumored AirPods Ultra to be equipped with cameras for Siri

Asma Hussain — Fri, 01 May 2026 06:30:21 +0000

Apple’s next big push into premium hardware may go beyond iPhones and Macs. A recent tweet from Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman suggests that the tech giant is preparing an “Ultra” tier across its lineup, and that includes a new pair of...

iPhone 17 not turning on after battery drain? Here’s how to fix it

Asma Hussain — Fri, 01 May 2026 06:24:51 +0000

An iPhone 17 charging issue is now being reported by users across the iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro, and iPhone Air lineup, where devices fail to turn back on after the battery fully drains. Instead of showing the low battery...

Apple Q2 2026 results hit record $111.2B revenue

Asma Hussain — Fri, 01 May 2026 06:17:42 +0000

Apple has reported its fiscal second quarter 2026 earnings, and the numbers set a new benchmark for the company’s March quarter performance. Revenue reached $111.2 billion, up 17 percent year over year, while net profit climbed to $29.6 billion. Diluted...

Apple Vision Pro powers hundreds of cataract surgeries

Asma Hussain — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 06:16:52 +0000

Apple Vision Pro cataract surgery is quickly becoming a real world use case for Apple’s spatial computing headset, with surgeons now using it in hundreds of procedures over the past year. What started as a single experimental operation has turned...

iOS 27 Photos app to get AI editing upgrade with Apple Intelligence

Asma Hussain — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 06:07:38 +0000

Apple is preparing a meaningful update to the Photos app with iOS 27, introducing a new set of Apple Intelligence photo editing tools aimed at making everyday edits faster and more capable. The update is expected across iOS 27, iPadOS...

YouTube tests “Ask YouTube” AI search feature

Asma Hussain — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 06:01:14 +0000

YouTube is testing a new Ask YouTube AI search feature that turns traditional search into a conversational experience. The experiment is currently limited to YouTube Premium subscribers in the United States who are 18 or older, and it works on...

Claude AI now works inside Adobe, Blender, and more creative apps

Asma Hussain — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 05:56:21 +0000

Anthropic has updated Claude with a new set of integrations designed for creative work. Instead of running separately, Claude now connects directly with tools like Adobe Creative Cloud, Blender, Autodesk Fusion, and Ableton. The update focuses on reducing friction and...

iPhone liquid glass display could make bezels disappear in 2027

Asma Hussain — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 11:57:06 +0000

Apple’s 20th anniversary iPhone could introduce one of the biggest display upgrades in years, with leaks pointing to a new iPhone liquid glass display designed to make bezels effectively invisible. The idea is not just to shrink bezels, but to...

Apple Card Savings interest rate cut to 3.50%

Asma Hussain — Fri, 24 Apr 2026 08:51:29 +0000

Apple has cut the Apple Card Savings interest rate, lowering the annual percentage yield from 3.65% to 3.50%. The change took effect on April 23, 2026, with users notified through the Wallet app. This 0.15% drop marks the latest adjustment...

Apple Music sees AI music surge while listeners skip it

Asma Hussain — Fri, 24 Apr 2026 07:49:06 +0000

AI-generated tracks are pouring into Apple Music, but they are barely making an impact where it matters most. Apple Music vice president Oliver Schusser says more than a third of all new submissions are now fully AI-made, yet they account...