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iPhone WhatsAppOct 11, 2025

WhatsApp beta adds control over photo and video download quality on iOS

WhatsApp has released version 25.29.10.71 for iOS beta through TestFlight, introducing a new feature that lets users choose the quality for downloaded photos and videos. This update gives iPhone users more control over how media is automatically downloaded, balancing data…

VisionOct 10, 2025Oct 10, 2025

Apple brings live Los Angeles Lakers games to Vision Pro in 3D immersive video

Asma Hussain

Apple is taking its Vision Pro headset deeper into live sports. Beginning in early 2026, select Los Angeles Lakers games from the 2025–26 NBA season will stream live in Apple Immersive Video, offering fans a courtside view from their living…

AIOct 10, 2025Oct 10, 2025

OpenAI warns EU about Apple, Microsoft, and Google dominance

Asma Hussain

OpenAI has warned European regulators that competition in the artificial intelligence market is being distorted by the entrenched positions of Big Tech companies such as Apple, Microsoft, and Google. The company, now valued at $500 billion after its latest secondary…

MacOct 10, 2025Oct 10, 2025

macOS Tahoe leak reveals Apple’s 2025 and 2026 Mac roadmap

Asma Hussain

A new report from AppleInsider appears to have unveiled Apple’s next Mac roadmap through macOS Tahoe, offering one of the clearest looks yet at what’s to come in 2025 and 2026. Internal identifiers, build numbers, and test versions of macOS…

Oct 10, 2025Oct 10, 2025

Apple doubles top bug bounty reward to $2 million for zero-click exploits

Asma Hussain

Apple has announced a major overhaul of its Security Bounty program, doubling the top payout to $2 million for researchers who discover zero-click exploit chains. The new maximum applies to vulnerabilities that can remotely compromise a device without user interaction,…

AirPods Apple Watch iPhoneOct 10, 2025Oct 10, 2025

Inside Apple’s secret Colorado trip with iPhone 17 Pro Max, Apple Watch Ultra 3

Asma Hussain

Apple has quietly organized an unusual promotional event in Colorado this week, inviting select influencers and photographers to experience its latest hardware lineup in a rugged, outdoor setting. The company reportedly sent personalized invitations to creators, inviting them to join…

Android iOSOct 10, 2025

Vivo copies iOS 26 Liquid Glass design in new OriginOS 6 update

Asma Hussain

Vivo’s new OriginOS 6 interface looks strikingly familiar to iPhone users, featuring Apple’s signature Liquid Glass design language that debuted with iOS 26 last month. The update introduces frosted translucency, rounded icons, and fluid animations that closely mirror Apple’s latest…

AI iPhoneOct 10, 2025Oct 10, 2025

Sora hits one million downloads faster than ChatGPT

Asma Hussain

OpenAI’s new AI video creation app, Sora, has taken off at record speed. In less than five days since launch, the OpenAI Sora app crossed one million downloads, outperforming ChatGPT’s debut despite being invite-only and available only in the United…

iOSOct 10, 2025

Apple faces French investigation over Siri voice recordings

Imran Hussain

Apple is facing a new privacy investigation in France over how it handles voice recordings made through Siri, its built-in digital assistant available on iPhone, iPad, Mac, and other devices. The probe focuses on whether Apple’s collection and retention of…

Oct 10, 2025

Apple to comply with Texas age assurance law through new privacy tools

Imran Hussain

Apple has announced a set of privacy-focused measures to comply with Texas Senate Bill 2420 (SB2420), a new state law taking effect on January 1, 2026. The law introduces age assurance requirements for app marketplaces and developers, mandating that all…