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AIOct 7, 2025Oct 7, 2025

OpenAI’s Jony Ive project hits delay over compute and personality issues

The secretive AI hardware device designed by former Apple design chief Jony Ive and developed for ChatGPT maker OpenAI has reportedly been delayed as the company struggles with three fundamental challenges. Despite being one of the most anticipated collaborations in…

iPhoneOct 7, 2025

Find My iPhone alert helps uncover 40,000 stolen devices

Asma Hussain

A single stolen iPhone has helped uncover one of the largest phone theft operations in UK history. The case began on Christmas Eve, when a victim tracked their stolen iPhone using Apple’s Find My feature to a warehouse near Heathrow…

MacOct 7, 2025Oct 7, 2025

M5 MacBook Pro expected this October as M4 supply runs low

Asma Hussain

Supplies of the 14-inch M4 MacBook Pro are tightening, signaling that Apple may be preparing to launch the M5 MacBook Pro later this month. Custom configurations of the 14-inch M4 model are now showing delivery dates between October 23 and…

iOS iPhoneOct 6, 2025Oct 21, 2025

Everything new in iOS 26.1 beta 2: Alarm updates, Slide Over returns, UI tweaks, and more

Asma Hussain

iOS 26.1 beta 2 is now available for developers, arriving two weeks after the first beta with several refinements and reversals ahead of the public release. The update focuses on improving usability, restoring some multitasking functionality on iPad, and fine-tuning…

iPhoneOct 6, 2025Oct 6, 2025

Apple Support app for iOS 26 with Liquid Glass and AI support

Asma Hussain

Apple today released an update to its Support app, adding compatibility for iOS 26 along with visual tweaks and stability improvements. The version 5.1.1 update brings the Support app into line with Apple’s new Liquid Glass design language, plus behind-the-scenes…

CarPlayOct 6, 2025Oct 6, 2025

Rivian CEO defends skipping CarPlay, says its own software will do better

Asma Hussain

Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe has made it clear that Apple’s CarPlay will not be coming to Rivian vehicles anytime soon. Speaking on The Verge’s Decoder podcast, Scaringe defended the company’s stance, saying Rivian wants to build a deeply connected, intelligent…

iPhoneOct 4, 2025Oct 4, 2025

Car keys expanding to 13 new vehicle brands in Apple Wallet

Asma Hussain

Apple’s push to make the iPhone central to everyday life is gaining momentum in the car industry. Since 2020, car keys have turned compatible models into digital-first vehicles, letting drivers lock, unlock, and start their cars with an iPhone or…

VisionOct 4, 2025

Cognixion brings brain-computer interface trial to Apple Vision Pro

Asma Hussain

Apple Vision Pro is emerging as a platform for more than entertainment and productivity. California-based startup Cognixion has announced a new clinical trial that integrates its non-invasive brain-computer interface technology with Vision Pro, aiming to help people with paralysis and…

iOS iPhoneSep 25, 2025Sep 25, 2025

Slack quietly brings iOS 26 Liquid Glass design to iPhone

Asma Hussain

Slack has quietly updated its iOS app with Liquid Glass, adopting Apple’s new iOS 26 design language on iPhone. The change was not formally announced, but users opening the app on iPhone will now notice translucent panes and layered depth…

iPhone AndroidSep 25, 2025Sep 25, 2025

Proton Mail update brings offline mode to iOS and Android

Asma Hussain

Proton has released one of its most significant improvements yet with a new Proton Mail update for iOS and Android. The rollout introduces a rebuilt design, faster performance, and most importantly, full offline mode. This change enables users to read,…