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iOS iPhoneJul 18, 2026

Apple Car Keys Coming to Tank SUVs from Great Wall Motor

Code found in Apple’s Wallet backend suggests the Chinese automaker’s luxury off-road vehicles will soon support digital car keys

iOS iPhoneJul 18, 2026

60 Disguised Gambling Apps Hide Betting Behind Weather Icons in Brazil

by Imran Hussain

A 9to5Mac investigation reveals how scammers use geo-location detection to show fake apps to reviewers, then flip to betting platforms for Brazilian users

How tos iOSJul 18, 2026Jul 18, 2026

How to Automatically Fix Weak Passwords Using Apple Intelligence in iOS 27

by Asma Hussain

Remembering dozens of unique passwords is difficult, which is why many people end up reusing the same login across multiple websites or keeping weak passwords long after they’ve been compromised. While the Passwords app has warned users about these security…

iOS Product guidesJul 18, 2026Jul 19, 2026

iOS 27 vs iOS 26: Should You Install the Public Beta?

by Asma Hussain

Apple has released the first public beta of iOS 27, giving iPhone users an early look at its biggest software update of the year. Alongside a more refined Liquid Glass interface, the update introduces Siri AI, broader Apple Intelligence integration,…

iPhoneJul 18, 2026

iPhone Loyalty Rate Hits 87% in Q1 2026

by Imran Hussain

Apple’s latest loyalty data shows the smartphone market has largely ossified into two permanent camps, which is good news for margins but bad news for Android switchers

Mac WhatsAppJul 18, 2026

WhatsApp Starts Rolling Out Liquid Glass Design to Mac

by Imran Hussain

WhatsApp is testing its iOS 26-inspired visual overhaul on macOS, with a redesigned sidebar, updated navigation, and locked chats privacy feature coming to the desktop app

Jul 18, 2026

Apple Negotiates DOJ Antitrust Settlement Before CEO Transition

by Imran Hussain

The Trump administration is pushing to resolve Apple’s 2024 antitrust case before John Ternus becomes CEO in September, with Apple having made multiple settlement offers

Jul 18, 2026

Apple Raises iCloud+ prices in Eight Countries

by Imran Hussain

Apple increased Apple One subscription costs on July 17 while adding AI-powered features to iCloud+ at no extra charge, continuing its services monetization push

Jul 18, 2026

Apple Raises prices on Apple Music and Apple One

by Imran Hussain

Apple Music and Apple One subscriptions are now more expensive, with the Individual plan jumping to $11.99 per month, citing rising licensing costs

iPhoneJul 18, 2026Jul 18, 2026

Apple Raises iPhone Prices in Japan by Upto 11 Percent

by Imran Hussain

** Apple has increased iPhone prices in Japan, making the country the first market to absorb a hike on its core product line as memory chip shortages intensify worldwide