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iPhoneOct 3, 2025Oct 3, 2025

iPhone Air charging speed tested: slower than iPhone 17

Apple’s new iPhone Air, the ultra-thin model in the iPhone 17 lineup, has been put through real-world charging tests by ChargerLAB, revealing noticeable differences in speed compared to other iPhone 17 models. While Apple officially claims the iPhone Air can…

Apple TV iOS iPad iPhoneOct 3, 2025

Disney+ unveils new design and features for Apple TV and iOS

Imran Hussain

Disney+ is set to undergo a major refresh as Hulu becomes the global General Entertainment brand on the platform starting October 8. According to Disney, this change will roll out alongside a wave of design and navigation improvements designed to…

iOSOct 3, 2025

Apple removes ICEBlock app after DOJ pressure

Imran Hussain

Apple has removed ICEBlock, an app used to track and report the presence of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents, following direct pressure from the Department of Justice. The move came after officials argued the app endangered law enforcement…

iPadOct 2, 2025Oct 2, 2025

Apple’s M5 chip destroys Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme in single-core benchmarks

Imran Hussain

Apple’s upcoming iPad Pro with M5 chip has appeared in Geekbench, powering what is believed to be the next-generation iPad Pro. The results show that Apple has once again pulled ahead in single-core CPU performance, leaving Qualcomm’s recently announced Snapdragon…

iOS iPhoneOct 2, 2025

iMessage activation issues in iOS 26: how to fix them

Imran Hussain

Apple’s iOS 26 update brought a range of improvements to iPhone, but it has also introduced a frustrating problem for some users: iMessage activation failures linked to SIM conflicts. Instead of activating seamlessly, some iPhone owners are finding that their…

InstagramOct 2, 2025

Instagram testing Reels as the new default home view

Imran Hussain

Instagram is experimenting with a major redesign that would make Reels the first thing users see when opening the app. Instead of the traditional home feed of posts from accounts you follow, Instagram is testing a Reels-first experience, putting short-form…

iOSOct 2, 2025

Apple, Google, and Meta face lawsuits over gambling apps

Imran Hussain

Apple, Google, and Meta are set to face major lawsuits in the United States after a federal judge refused to dismiss claims that the companies promoted illegal casino-style gambling apps. The decision was issued by U.S. District Judge Edward Davila…

VisionOct 2, 2025Oct 2, 2025

Apple halts Vision Pro overhaul to prioritize AI smart glasses

Imran Hussain

Apple has paused its plans to overhaul the Vision Pro headset and is redirecting resources toward developing AI-powered smart glasses. The Vision Pro launched in 2023 at $3,499 as the company’s first mixed-reality device, but its heavy design, high price,…

AirPodsOct 2, 2025

AirPods Pro 3 teardown reveals zero repairability score

Imran Hussain

iFixit has published its teardown of Apple’s new AirPods Pro 3, and the findings confirm what many long suspected – these earbuds remain among the least repairable consumer tech products on the market. Despite hardware improvements and new health features,…

Apple Watch How tosOct 1, 2025

watchOS 26 lets Apple Watch auto-adjust volume to ambient noise

Imran Hussain

Apple has introduced automatic volume adjustment in watchOS 26, a feature designed to make calls and notifications more comfortable in different environments. Instead of blasting alerts at the same level everywhere, your Apple Watch now adapts sound automatically to match…