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TwitterApr 16, 2026

Apple warned xAI to fix Grok deepfakes or risk App Store removal

Apple privately warned xAI that it would remove the Grok app from the App Store if the company failed to address a surge of sexualized deepfakes earlier this year. The warning, revealed in a letter to U.S. lawmakers in April…

SurfaceApr 16, 2026Apr 16, 2026

Microsoft Surface price increase makes Macs cheaper in 2026

Asma Hussain

Microsoft has raised prices across its entire Surface lineup, and the shift is significant enough to change how these devices compete with Apple’s Mac lineup. Entry level Surface PCs now start above $1,000, while flagship models begin at $1,500. In…

AIApr 15, 2026

OpenAI expands GPT-5.4-Cyber for defenders

Asma Hussain

The cybersecurity landscape is shifting fast, and not just because of new threats. AI is increasingly embedded into defensive workflows, and in response, OpenAI is expanding its Trusted Access for Cyber (TAC) program alongside a new model called GPT-5.4-Cyber, designed…

iOSApr 15, 2026

iOS 26.5 and iPadOS 26.5 public beta 2 adds Maps discovery and RCS encryption testing

Asma Hussain

Apple has released the second public beta of iOS 26.5 and iPadOS 26.5, rolling out the update to testers just a day after the developer beta. The release continues Apple’s late-cycle refinement phase, focusing on services and system features rather…

Apple TV Apple WatchApr 15, 2026

watchOS 26.5 and tvOS 26.5 public beta 2 focuses on system refinements

Asma Hussain

Apple has released the second public beta of watchOS 26.5 and tvOS 26.5, extending testing across its wearable and home entertainment platforms. The update arrives alongside the broader iOS 26.5 ecosystem beta cycle but focuses more on stability and backend…

Apr 15, 2026

DaVinci Resolve 21 adds photo editing and AI search tools

Asma Hussain

Blackmagic Design has announced DaVinci Resolve 21, a major update that expands the app beyond video editing with a new Photo page and a wide range of AI-powered tools. The update is now available in public beta, introducing one of…

Apple WatchApr 15, 2026

Apple Watch Earth Day and Dance Day challenges 2026 dates and rewards

Asma Hussain

Apple is rolling out two new Apple Watch Activity challenges later this month, giving users fresh ways to stay active while unlocking limited time rewards. The upcoming events tie into Earth Day on April 22 and International Dance Day on…

Apr 15, 2026

Apple removes Freecash app after data harvesting concerns

Asma Hussain

Apple has removed the Freecash app from the App Store after reports revealed the app spent months collecting sensitive user data while using misleading marketing to drive downloads. The removal follows multiple investigations that raised concerns about how Freecash operated….

Apr 15, 2026

Apple removes fake Ledger app after $9.5M crypto theft

Asma Hussain

Apple has removed a fraudulent crypto wallet app from the Mac App Store after it was linked to roughly $9.5 million in stolen funds. The app impersonated Ledger Live and targeted Mac users, tricking them into handing over access to…

Apr 15, 2026

Amazon buys Globalstar, signs Apple satellite deal

Asma Hussain

Amazon is acquiring Globalstar in a deal valued at roughly $11 billion, bringing the satellite operator behind Apple’s iPhone connectivity features into its growing Amazon Leo network. Alongside the acquisition, Amazon and Apple have signed a new agreement that will…