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FacebookAug 23, 2025

Meta’s Hypernova AR glasses could set stage for Apple Glasses rivalry

Meta is preparing to unveil its first consumer-ready smart glasses with a built-in display, internally codenamed Hypernova, at its annual Connect developer conference next month. The device will launch with a wristband powered by neural input technology for gesture controls….

Aug 23, 2025

Apple sues Oppo and ex-employee over stolen trade secrets

Imran Hussain

Apple has filed a lawsuit accusing Chinese smartphone maker Oppo and a former Apple Watch engineer of stealing confidential technology. The case, filed in federal court in San Jose, claims that Oppo knowingly benefited from trade secrets taken by Chen…

Apple Watch iPhoneAug 23, 2025Aug 23, 2025

ActivityTracker v4.0 adds GPS workout tracking and more

Asma Hussain

When I first reviewed ActivityTracker in 2022, I appreciated it for what it did best: offering meaningful health insights without draining the battery or cluttering the experience with unnecessary features. It tracked steps, calories, distance, and floors climbed in a…

iPhoneAug 23, 2025

iPhone 18 to feature simplified Camera Control button instead of removal

Imran Hussain

Apple’s upcoming iPhone 18 will reportedly keep the Camera Control button, but in a revised form. Despite earlier speculation that the feature might be dropped, a new leak from China suggests Apple is instead working to simplify the component to…

Copilot iOS iPad iPhone OfficeAug 23, 2025

Microsoft removes editing from 365 Copilot app on iPhone and iPad

Imran Hussain

Microsoft is making a major change to its 365 Copilot app for iOS. Starting September 15, 2025, the app will no longer allow editing of Word, Excel, or PowerPoint files on iPhone. The same restriction will roll out to iPad…

AIAug 23, 2025

Apple in talks to use Google Gemini AI for revamped Siri

Imran Hussain

Apple is exploring the possibility of using Google’s Gemini AI model to power a redesigned version of Siri, marking a major shift in the company’s artificial intelligence strategy. The move signals Apple’s growing openness to external partnerships in order to…

iPhoneAug 22, 2025Aug 22, 2025

iPhone 17 TechWoven case colors revealed

Imran Hussain

Apple is preparing to replace its short-lived FineWoven cases with a new accessory line called TechWoven for the iPhone 17 series. The cases are expected to feature stronger fabric, improved durability, and more functional details that address the complaints users…

AI FacebookAug 22, 2025

Meta hires Apple AI executive amid broader hiring slowdown

Imran Hussain

Meta has hired Frank Chu, a longtime Apple executive who worked on artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies. Chu’s move comes at a time when Meta is pulling back on broader hiring, making the appointment stand out as a key…

Aug 22, 2025Aug 22, 2025

Y Combinator supports Epic Games in Apple App Store fight

Imran Hussain

Y Combinator has filed an amicus brief in support of Epic Games in its long-running legal battle with Apple over App Store practices. The startup accelerator, best known for backing Airbnb, Stripe, and Dropbox, argues that Apple’s restrictions create unfair…

Apple TVAug 22, 2025

How to watch Apple’s F1 movie: stream, buy, or rent

Imran Hussain

Apple’s high-profile Formula 1 movie, produced by Apple Studios and starring Brad Pitt, has quickly become one of the biggest film releases of 2025. Following its successful global theatrical run, many fans are now asking when and how they can…