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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...

ChatGPT Images 2.0 adds thinking and better text rendering

Asma Hussain — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 10:09:13 +0000

OpenAI has introduced ChatGPT Images 2.0, a major upgrade to its image generation model that focuses on accuracy, layout control, and realistic outputs. The update is now available across ChatGPT, Codex, and the API, marking a clear shift toward more...

iPhone 18 may scale back specs as Apple focuses on cost control

Asma Hussain — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 10:03:37 +0000

The iPhone 18 lineup is shaping up to be less about big hardware leaps and more about balancing costs across the board. Multiple leaks now point to Apple adjusting core specifications on the standard iPhone 18 to keep pricing stable,...

iPhone 18 Pro to debut variable aperture in major camera overhaul

Asma Hussain — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 09:57:36 +0000

Apple is preparing a major shift in its iPhone camera strategy, with the iPhone 18 Pro expected to debut a variable aperture system as the first step in a broader multi-generation upgrade plan. Rather than incremental sensor tuning, the roadmap...

Google confirms Gemini will power Apple’s new Siri in 2026

Asma Hussain — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 09:47:47 +0000

Google has confirmed that Apple’s upcoming Siri overhaul will use Gemini technology, marking a formal acknowledgment of a long-developing partnership between the two companies. The confirmation came during Google Cloud Next 2026 in Las Vegas, where Google Cloud CEO Thomas...

PSA: Apple fixes iPhone bug that exposed deleted Signal messages

Asma Hussain — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 08:35:58 +0000

Apple has rolled out a security update that appears to close a loophole tied to deleted Signal message previews on iPhones, a flaw that recently drew attention after being linked to a federal investigation. The issue surfaced following court disclosures...

Apple pulls Cal AI over payment design issues before quick return

Asma Hussain — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 08:28:50 +0000

Apple briefly removed the Cal AI calorie tracking app from the App Store before restoring it after fixes, reinforcing a key point in 2026 App Store policy enforcement. External payment options are now permitted in the US, but Apple continues...

John Ternus outlines Apple’s AI roadmap ahead of CEO transition

Asma Hussain — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 08:22:30 +0000

Apple’s leadership change is no longer just a corporate update, it is starting to define the company’s direction for the next decade. With John Ternus set to become Apple CEO on September 1, 2026, his early internal remarks are already...

Apple releases iOS 26.4.2 and iPadOS 26.4.2 with security fix for notification bug

Asma Hussain — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 08:20:14 +0000

Apple has released iOS 26.4.2 and iPadOS 26.4.2, a minor update focused entirely on bug fixes and security improvements for iPhone and iPad users. The update arrives two weeks after iOS 26.4.1 and iPadOS 26.4.1, continuing Apple’s steady cadence of...

X custom timelines with Grok AI roll out to Premium users on iOS

Asma Hussain — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 08:17:40 +0000

X custom timelines are now rolling out to Premium users, giving the home feed a more structured way to follow specific topics. Instead of relying only on the For You algorithm, users can now pin topic-based feeds directly to their...

iOS 27 supported devices leak drops iPhone 11

Asma Hussain — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 05:26:17 +0000

A new iOS 27 supported devices leak suggests Apple is preparing to end software support for the iPhone 11 lineup and the second generation iPhone SE. If accurate, iOS 27 will require at least an iPhone 12 or newer, making...