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iOS iPad iPhoneMay 6, 2025May 7, 2025

iOS 18.5 RC adds Pride 2025 wallpaper, Vision Pro fix, and iPhone 13 satellite support

Apple has released the iOS 18.5 and iPadOS 18.5 release candidate builds to developers and public beta testers, signaling that the final version is right around the corner. These builds arrive just a week after the fourth beta and will…

iPhoneMay 5, 2025

Apple to launch iPhone 19 Air with larger display and second-gen foldable in 2027

Asma Hussain

Apple is gearing up for some big changes to its iPhone lineup in 2027. According to TF Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, the company is planning to launch a larger iPhone 19 Air along with the second-generation version of its long-awaited…

iPhoneMay 5, 2025

Foldable iPhone set for 2026 launch alongside iPhone 18 lineup

Asma Hussain

Change is in the air at Cupertino, and it’s all about Apple finally stepping into the foldable phone game. After years of rumors and mixed signals, it’s no longer a matter of if the foldable iPhone is coming — it’s…

iPhoneMay 3, 2025

Apple to split iPhone 18 launch into two phases starting in 2026

Asma Hussain

Apple is reportedly planning a major shift in its iPhone release strategy beginning with the iPhone 18 lineup in 2026. According to a report by Wayne Ma from The Information, the company intends to split the launch into two phases….

iPhoneMay 3, 2025May 3, 2025

Apple to bring back battery case for iPhone 17 Air amid battery concerns

Asma Hussain

The buzz around Apple’s forthcoming iPhone 17 lineup continues to intensify, and the spotlight is firmly on the rumored iPhone 17 Air. While whispers of its ultra-thin design have captured attention, a recent report from The Information sheds light on…

iOSMay 3, 2025

Apple partners with Anthropic to bring Claude AI to Xcode for AI-powered coding

Asma Hussain

Apple is teaming up with Anthropic to build a new AI-powered “vibe-coding” software platform that leverages generative AI to write, edit, and test code for programmers, according to a new report from Bloomberg. The new platform is built on an…

iPhoneMay 3, 2025

Spotify update lets iPhone users subscribe outside the App Store

Asma Hussain

Just one day after a U.S. federal judge ordered Apple to loosen its App Store restrictions, Spotify moved fast. The company released an iPhone app update now live in the App Store that lets users view subscription pricing and link…

iPhoneMay 2, 2025May 2, 2025

No more Apple tax? External purchase options now allowed in US App Store

Asma Hussain

The landscape of the App Store in the United States has undergone a significant shift following a recent court order compelling Apple to dismantle barriers to external links and purchases within apps. In a move reflecting this ruling, while simultaneously…

iOS iPhoneMay 1, 2025May 1, 2025

Apple nears deal to integrate Google Gemini into iPhones with iOS 19 as Siri delays persist

Asma Hussain

As Apple prepares to unveil iOS 19 at WWDC 2025, Google CEO Sundar Pichai has confirmed that talks between Apple and Google over integrating Gemini AI into iPhones are nearing completion. With iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro users still…

GamesMay 1, 2025May 1, 2025

Fortnite maker Epic Games unleashes Webshops, zero fees in direct challenge to Apple

Asma Hussain

The gaming landscape is shifting, and Epic Games is seizing the moment. Fresh off a significant legal victory against Apple, the Fortnite creator has unveiled a bold strategy aimed squarely at disrupting the established app store ecosystem. Starting next month,…