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WhatsAppOct 5, 2025Oct 5, 2025

WhatsApp testing username reservation system for fair access

WhatsApp is preparing to introduce a new “username reservation” feature that will allow users to secure their preferred handles before the official rollout. The update aims to ensure fair and quicker access when usernames launch, preventing early testers from taking…

VisionOct 5, 2025

Apple releases new immersive Elevated experience for Vision Pro

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Apple has released a new episode in its Immersive series for Vision Pro, designed to showcase the headset’s ability to blend artistry, music, and storytelling with cutting-edge spatial video technology. The latest installment, titled “Elevated,” celebrates the fall season with…

iOSOct 4, 2025

Apple removes ICE-spotting app amid concerns over targeting enforcement officers

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Apple has taken down Red Dot, an app designed to track and report sightings of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents. The removal follows Apple’s App Store policies on safety and harassment, which treat ICE agents as a “vulnerable…

Apple TVOct 4, 2025

The Lost Bus survival film with Matthew McConaughey hits Apple TV

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Apple TV+ has released a new survival drama, The Lost Bus, now available to stream through the Apple TV app. The movie brings a gripping true story to the screen, telling the account of a group of children who became…

iOSOct 3, 2025

Epic says Apple’s shorter iOS install flow proves scare screens harmed competition

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Epic Games says Apple’s decision to reduce the iOS alternative app store install flow from 15 steps to 6 proves its earlier “scare screens” and complex design discouraged competition. The change, introduced in iOS 18.6 for users in the European…

iPhoneOct 3, 2025Oct 3, 2025

iPhone Air charging speed tested: slower than iPhone 17

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Apple’s new iPhone Air, the ultra-thin model in the iPhone 17 lineup, has been put through real-world charging tests by ChargerLAB, revealing noticeable differences in speed compared to other iPhone 17 models. While Apple officially claims the iPhone Air can…

Apple TV iOS iPad iPhoneOct 3, 2025

Disney+ unveils new design and features for Apple TV and iOS

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Disney+ is set to undergo a major refresh as Hulu becomes the global General Entertainment brand on the platform starting October 8. According to Disney, this change will roll out alongside a wave of design and navigation improvements designed to…

iOSOct 3, 2025

Apple removes ICEBlock app after DOJ pressure

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Apple has removed ICEBlock, an app used to track and report the presence of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents, following direct pressure from the Department of Justice. The move came after officials argued the app endangered law enforcement…

iPadOct 2, 2025Oct 2, 2025

Apple’s M5 chip destroys Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme in single-core benchmarks

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Apple’s upcoming iPad Pro with M5 chip has appeared in Geekbench, powering what is believed to be the next-generation iPad Pro. The results show that Apple has once again pulled ahead in single-core CPU performance, leaving Qualcomm’s recently announced Snapdragon…

iOS iPhoneOct 2, 2025

iMessage activation issues in iOS 26: how to fix them

Imran Hussain

Apple’s iOS 26 update brought a range of improvements to iPhone, but it has also introduced a frustrating problem for some users: iMessage activation failures linked to SIM conflicts. Instead of activating seamlessly, some iPhone owners are finding that their…