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MacAug 11, 2025Aug 11, 2025

Affordable 12.9‑inch MacBook rumored for $599

A new wave of anticipation is building around Apple’s rumored affordable MacBook. Reports from August 11, 2025 suggest that Apple may launch a 12.9-inch MacBook model with a starting price as low as $599. This model would feature an A18…

iOS iPhoneAug 10, 2025Aug 10, 2025

Siri AI voice control could be iOS 26’s most useful upgrade

Imran Hussain

Siri AI voice control is shaping up to be Apple’s most useful assistant upgrade in years. In today’s Power On newsletter, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman says Apple is building a deeper, action oriented Siri that uses App Intents to perform precise…

MacAug 10, 2025

MacBook Pro OLED timeline shifts to early 2027

Imran Hussain

Apple’s first MacBook Pro OLED models are now tracking for a launch window that runs from late 2026 into early 2027, with early 2027 looking increasingly likely. This updated timing comes from Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman in his latest Power On…

iPhoneAug 10, 2025

iPhone 17 pricing poised to rise $50–$100 in 2025

Imran Hussain

Apple’s upcoming iPhone 17 lineup is expected to cost more than the iPhone 16 series in the U.S., with analysts projecting price increases between $50 and $100. Jeff Pu from GF Securities has stated that higher U.S. tariffs on devices…

iPhoneAug 9, 2025

Apple’s iPhone 17 event rumored for September 9

Imran Hussain

Apple is expected to hold its next major product unveiling on Tuesday, September 9, 2025. According to internal carrier documents in Germany, the date has been earmarked for the launch of the iPhone 17 lineup. While Apple has not officially…

iOS iPhoneAug 9, 2025Aug 9, 2025

Here’s to the Dreamers wallpaper energizes iPhone lock screen

Imran Hussain

Apple has introduced a new “Here’s to the Dreamers” wallpaper for iPhone, inspired by the company’s long-standing celebration of creativity and individuality. The design is part of a broader campaign that spotlights creators across Southeast Asia, including musicians, app developers,…

AIAug 8, 2025Aug 8, 2025

ChatGPT-5 shows fewer hallucinations but still makes mistakes

Imran Hussain

OpenAI’s GPT-5 has been introduced as the company’s most advanced AI model yet, with major improvements in accuracy and reasoning. One of the key changes highlighted by the company is a significant reduction in hallucination, the term used when AI…

iOS iPad iPhone MacAug 8, 2025Aug 8, 2025

GPT-5 to power ChatGPT integration in Apple Intelligence on iOS 26, iPadOS 26, and macOS Tahoe

Imran Hussain

Apple has confirmed that ChatGPT integration within Apple Intelligence will run on OpenAI’s latest GPT-5 model when iOS 26, iPadOS 26, and macOS Tahoe 26 launch later this year. This upgrade means that users across iPhone, iPad, and Mac will…

iOS iPhoneAug 8, 2025Aug 8, 2025

Apple must permit non‑WebKit browsers on iPhone in Japan

Imran Hussain

In today’s digital landscape, Japan is setting a new precedent for mobile browsing freedom with its recently passed Mobile Software Competition Act focusing on non‑WebKit browsers on iPhone. This change reflects a broader shift toward greater competition and user choice…

AIAug 8, 2025Aug 8, 2025

Apple AI talent exodus undermines its competitive edge

Imran Hussain

Apple’s AI ambitions face growing setbacks as a wave of senior researchers depart for rival companies. The loss of key figures from the foundation models team threatens to weaken the company’s ability to advance Apple Intelligence and enhance capabilities like…