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Jun 2, 2025

WWDC 2025 may disappoint fans with limited AI updates and no major hardware launches

Apple’s upcoming WWDC 2025 keynote is expected to be light on artificial intelligence news. Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reports that insiders see the event as underwhelming on the AI front. This comes after a tough year for Apple Intelligence, which debuted…

MacJun 2, 2025Jun 2, 2025

macOS 26 will reportedly be called Tahoe as Apple plans major redesign and year-based naming

Asma Hussain

Apple is getting ready to unveil macOS 26, and according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, the official name will be macOS Tahoe. This continues Apple’s tradition of naming macOS versions after notable California landmarks. Lake Tahoe, known for its deep blue…

iPhoneMay 31, 2025

iPhone 17 series tipped to shrink Dynamic Island using metalens technology

Asma Hussain

Apple’s upcoming iPhone 17 lineup is already generating buzz, months before any official announcement. One of the most talked-about rumors centers on the Dynamic Island, the pill-shaped display cutout that houses notifications and Face ID sensors, first introduced on the…

iPhoneMay 31, 2025

Apple blocks $2 billion in App Store fraud in 2024, reinforces security push

Asma Hussain

Apple is once again asserting the formidable security and reliability of its App Store. The company boasts over $9 billion in prevented fraudulent transactions in the last five years, with a significant $2 billion blocked in 2024 alone. This consistent…

iPhoneMay 31, 2025

iPhone 17 to feature 120Hz refresh rate and larger display but keep A18 chip

Asma Hussain

The rumor mill for Apple’s upcoming iPhone 17 series is in full swing, and it seems the base iPhone 17 is taking a more measured approach to upgrades. While the Pro models and the speculated iPhone 17 Air might see…

GamesMay 28, 2025May 28, 2025

Why Apple acquired RAC7, the studio behind Apple Arcade hit Sneaky Sasquatch

Asma Hussain

Apple, usually cautious with acquisitions, just made a surprising move by acquiring RAC7, the two-person Canadian studio behind the popular Apple Arcade hit Sneaky Sasquatch. This marks Apple’s first-ever game studio acquisition, a decision Apple describes as a “unique circumstance,”…

iOSMay 28, 2025May 28, 2025

Apple to launch all-in-one gaming app with social features at WWDC 2025

Asma Hussain

Apple, often a punchline for serious gamers, is reportedly making a significant leap into the gaming industry. Whispers and exclusive reports, now confirmed by multiple sources, indicate the imminent launch of a dedicated, multi-platform gaming application. This move signals Apple’s…

May 26, 2025

Apple testing smart home hub ahead of 2025 launch, Gurman reports

Asma Hussain

Apple is reportedly on the cusp of introducing a significant new contender in the smart home arena. This long-rumored smart home hub could redefine how users interact with their connected environments. While whispers of Apple’s deeper foray into home technologies…

May 22, 2025

OpenAI’s new AI wearable could replace your phone, and Jony Ive is designing it

Asma Hussain

OpenAI is getting serious about hardware, and it’s doing it with one of the most iconic names in tech design. The company is teaming up with Jony Ive, former Apple design chief and the mind behind the iPhone, iPod, and…

VisionMay 22, 2025May 22, 2025

Apple uses Vision Pro to train humanoid robots with human perspective data

Asma Hussain

Apple’s new research, detailed in “Humanoid Policy ∼ Human Policy,” introduces a groundbreaking way to train humanoid robots. This innovative approach, a collaboration with top universities, uses first-person human demonstrations, often captured with an Apple Vision Pro, to make robot…