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iPhoneOct 7, 2025

Find My iPhone alert helps uncover 40,000 stolen devices

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…

iPadOct 6, 2025Oct 6, 2025

Apple brings back Slide Over in iPadOS 26.1 beta 2

Imran Hussain

By popular demand, Apple has brought back Slide Over in iPadOS 26.1 beta 2. iPad users, including yours truly, were not happy that Apple had removed this beloved feature even though the company introduced its the biggest update to how…

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…

Apple TV Apple Watch VisionOct 6, 2025

Apple releases watchOS 26.1, tvOS 26.1, and visionOS 26.1 beta 2 to developers

Imran Hussain

Apple has released watchOS 26.1 beta 2, tvOS 26.1 beta 2, and visionOS 26.1 beta 2 to developers. The builds are available via the Apple Developer Center and can be installed on supported devices using the appropriate developer profiles. This…

MacOct 6, 2025Oct 6, 2025

Apple releases macOS Tahoe 26.1 developer beta 2

Imran Hussain

Apple has released macOS Tahoe 26.1 developer beta 2 for developers. The new update arrives two weeks after the first beta and is now available for download through the Apple Developer Center or in System Settings > General > Software…

iOS iPad iPhoneOct 6, 2025Oct 6, 2025

iOS 26.1 beta 2 and iPadOS 26.1 beta 2 released to developers

Imran Hussain

Apple has released iOS 26.1 beta 2 and iPadOS 26.1 beta 2 to developers, two weeks after the first betas. The updates continue Apple’s post-launch cycle for iOS 26 and iPadOS 26, delivering bug fixes and system refinements ahead of…

AIOct 5, 2025

OpenAI and Jony Ive face design hurdles in building next-gen AI device

Imran Hussain

OpenAI’s hardware collaboration with Jony Ive’s design firm, LoveFrom, is running into technical and creative challenges as the two teams attempt to define the future of AI-driven personal devices. The project, which remains shrouded in secrecy, aims to deliver a…