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iPhone Product guidesOct 5, 2025

Open gate on iPhone 17 Pro explained: full-sensor video recording

Apple has introduced open gate recording on the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max, a professional feature that uses the entire camera sensor for full-frame video capture. The upgrade, available through Final Cut Camera 2.0, allows creators to…

Oct 5, 2025

Apple’s leadership shake-up puts John Ternus in line to succeed Tim Cook

Imran Hussain

Apple is entering a rare period of leadership transition as several senior executives prepare to leave, signaling the beginning of a succession phase that could define the company’s next decade. Hardware engineering chief John Ternus has emerged as the leading…

WhatsAppOct 5, 2025Oct 5, 2025

WhatsApp testing username reservation system for fair access

Imran Hussain

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

Imran Hussain

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

Imran Hussain

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…

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…

Apple TVOct 4, 2025

The Lost Bus survival film with Matthew McConaughey hits Apple TV

Imran Hussain

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

Imran Hussain

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

Imran Hussain

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…