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iOS iPhoneSep 28, 2025

iPhone 17 gaming test: fps and settings in 5 AAA games

Apple’s base iPhone 17 is not the obvious pick for demanding console ports, yet real-world testing shows it can deliver smooth play if you choose the right settings. Thermals, frame pacing, and visual clarity are the deciding factors, not just…

Apple Watch How tosSep 28, 2025Sep 28, 2025

watchOS 26: common issues and the fastest fixes for Apple Watch

Imran Hussain

watchOS 26 delivers useful upgrades and tighter iPhone integration, but major updates can surface rough edges. If you are seeing battery drain, missing notifications, stuck updates, or sluggish animations, most problems can be resolved with methodical troubleshooting rather than a…

iOS iPhoneSep 28, 2025Sep 28, 2025

How developers are using Apple’s local AI in iOS 26 apps

Imran Hussain

Apple’s launch of iOS 26 brought Foundation Models, a framework that gives developers direct access to local AI on iPhone and iPad. Unlike traditional cloud-based AI, these models run entirely on-device, lowering costs for developers and preserving user privacy. The…

iOS iPad iPhoneSep 28, 2025

Google Home redesign with Ask Home rolling out on iPhone

Imran Hussain

Google has started rolling out a major redesign of its Home app for iPhone, introducing a new feature called Ask Home that integrates Gemini AI into smart home management. The update arrives ahead of Google’s October 1 announcements and is…

MacSep 28, 2025

When to expect M5 MacBook Pro and MacBook Air release

Imran Hussain

Apple’s M5 Macs are not expected to arrive until 2026, marking a later rollout than some initial predictions suggested. Both the MacBook Pro and MacBook Air will transition to M5 silicon next year, with the Pro lineup leading in early…

iOS iPhoneSep 28, 2025

iOS 26.0.1 update expected soon for iPhone users

Imran Hussain

Apple is preparing to release iOS 26.0.1 for iPhone, the first maintenance update following the public launch of iOS 26 earlier this week. The rollout is expected within days and is designed to address early bugs that surfaced as many…

How tos iPhoneSep 28, 2025

How to get iPhone notifications and Live Activities on your Mac

Imran Hussain

Apple has expanded iPhone Mirroring in iOS 26 and macOS Tahoe to make Live Activities appear directly on Mac. This feature is new in 2025 and builds on the continuity experience that started with iPhone Mirroring and iPhone notifications in…

iPhoneSep 27, 2025

Why Apple skipped an iPhone 17 Plus despite demand potential

Imran Hussain

This year, Apple’s iPhone 17 lineup has gotten some of the most meaningful hardware improvements in years, with the standard model getting 120Hz refresh rate, improved always-on displays, amazing cameras and battery life, all at the same price as last…

Android iPhoneSep 27, 2025

Xiaomi 17 lineup borrows from iPhone 17 and iOS 26

Imran Hussain

Xiaomi has launched its latest flagship lineup with the Xiaomi 17, Xiaomi 17 Pro, and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, and it is immediately clear that the company has leaned heavily on Apple’s blueprint for how a modern premium smartphone should…

iOS iPhoneSep 27, 2025

Apple moves to dismiss lawsuit over delayed Siri features

Imran Hussain

Apple is seeking to dismiss a U.S. class action lawsuit that accuses the company of misleading customers about delayed Siri upgrades tied to its Apple Intelligence rollout. The case has gained attention because it challenges how Apple markets features that…