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Sep 4, 2025Sep 4, 2025

Philips Hue fall 2025 lineup adds Bridge Pro, budget bulbs, and video doorbell

Philips Hue announced a wide-ranging set of new products at IFA 2025 in Berlin, expanding its smart home ecosystem with new hubs, lights, and security devices. The fall lineup introduces both premium and budget options, with a major focus on…

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iPhone 17 lineup to feature 12GB RAM upgrades and higher storage

Asma Hussain

Apple’s iPhone 17 lineup is just days away from being unveiled at the company’s September 9 “Awe Dropping” event, and a new report from TrendForce offers more clarity on what to expect. Three out of four models are projected to…

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Opera for iOS brings advanced new tab management system

Imran Hussain

Opera has rolled out a major update to its iOS browser, Opera One, introducing what it calls the most advanced tab management system on the platform. This release aims to bring desktop-level organization and flexibility to iPhone and iPad users,…

Sep 4, 2025

Apple developing World Knowledge Answers LLM for Siri

Imran Hussain

Apple is preparing to launch World Knowledge Answers, a new AI-powered “answer engine” integrated into Siri, with rollout expected in spring 2026. The tool is designed to rival OpenAI’s ChatGPT, Google’s AI Overviews, and Perplexity by delivering conversational responses to…

iPhoneSep 3, 2025Sep 3, 2025

Apple patents next-generation Taptic Engine for future devices

Imran Hussain

Apple has filed a new patent detailing advancements to its Taptic Engine, the component that delivers precise haptic feedback across iPhone, Apple Watch, and other products. The company is continuing to refine this technology to create more lifelike sensations and…

Sep 3, 2025

Apple pushes suppliers toward robotics in manufacturing

Imran Hussain

Apple is significantly ramping up automation across its global supply chain, with a new mandate that suppliers adopt robotics in their manufacturing processes. This represents a major policy shift, moving beyond encouragement and into strict requirements that directly affect Apple’s…

iPhoneSep 3, 2025

iPhone 17 may launch as eSIM-only in more countries

Imran Hussain

Apple may be preparing to continue its move away from physical SIM cards with the upcoming iPhone 17 lineup. A recent report suggests that next year’s models could be released as eSIM-only in additional regions, marking one of the company’s…

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iPhone 17 pricing may remain stable, says new report

Imran Hussain

With just one week left until Apple unveils the iPhone 17 lineup at its September event, expectations around pricing have been uncertain. Many analysts had anticipated that Apple would raise prices across most of the new models, citing higher production…

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Apple releases iOS 26, iPadOS 26, macOS 26, and tvOS 26 public beta 6

Imran Hussain

Apple has seeded the sixth public betas of iOS 26, iPadOS 26, macOS 26 (Tahoe), and tvOS 26. These builds arrive shortly after developer beta 9 and are part of the final testing cycle before the official rollout in September,…

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Instagram finally launches dedicated iPad app

Asma Hussain

Instagram has finally arrived on iPad after years of user requests. The popular social media platform now has a native iPad app that is rolling out globally through the App Store, ending the long wait that stretched back to the…