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iOSAug 1, 2025

iOS 26 developer beta tops Apple’s all-time adoption chart

Apple says the iOS 26 developer beta is now the most-installed developer seed in its history. During the July 31 earnings call, CEO Tim Cook praised “great momentum building for our platforms” and revealed that iOS 26, iPadOS 26, and…

AndroidAug 1, 2025Aug 1, 2025

Pixel 10 Qi2 PixelSnap echoes Apple’s MagSafe vision

Imran Hussain

Apple fans have long enjoyed the snap-on convenience of MagSafe since iPhone 12, so any rival claiming magnetic charging deserves a closer look. A fresh leak spotted by Evan Blass shows Google’s upcoming Pixel 10 adopting Qi2 PixelSnap, a MagSafe-style…

AndroidAug 1, 2025

Epic v Google appeal ruling: Play Store must open to rival app stores

Imran Hussain

Alphabet has lost its last-ditch bid to overturn Epic Games’ blockbuster antitrust win. In a unanimous decision on July 31, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the 2023 jury verdict that found Google’s Play Store and in-app billing system…

Aug 1, 2025

Apple Q3 2025 earnings hit $94 billion amid record Services boom

Imran Hussain

Apple has announced its results for the third fiscal quarter of 2025, covering April to June. The company posted revenue of $94.0 billion and a net profit of $23.4 billion or $1.57 earnings per share, outpacing analyst expectations and setting…

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iOS 26 leak reveals Adaptive Temperature for Home app

Imran Hussain

Apple’s first iOS 26 betas kept the Home app unchanged, but newly discovered code points to a proactive thermostat feature called Adaptive Temperature. The strings were spotted by developer-analyst Steve Moser inside the HomeKit framework and reference deep ties to…

Jul 31, 2025Jul 31, 2025

Shot on iPhone, misread by everyone? Apple’s Miami billboard raises eyebrows

Asma Hussain

Apple’s new Miami billboard is drawing attention for all the wrong reasons. Meant to showcase the creative power of the iPhone and iPad, the ad is part of the company’s ongoing “Shot on iPhone, Drawn on iPad” campaign. It combines…

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iOS 18.6 and macOS Sequoia 15.6 patch zero-day exploit used in Chrome attacks

Asma Hussain

Apple recently rolled out iOS 18.6, iPadOS 18.6, macOS Sequoia 15.6, watchOS 11.6, tvOS 11.6, and visionOS 2.6 to address a serious zero-day vulnerability, CVE-2025-6558, that was actively exploited in attacks targeting Google Chrome users. The issue lies in ANGLE,…

iPhoneJul 31, 2025

Proton launches new Authenticator app with encrypted backups and offline support

Asma Hussain

Proton has released a new two-factor authentication app called Proton Authenticator, further expanding its lineup of privacy-focused tools. The app generates time-based one-time passwords (TOTPs) that refresh every 30 seconds, offering an added layer of account security that goes beyond…

How tos iOS iPhoneJul 31, 2025Jul 31, 2025

iPhone 16 DFU mode, recovery, and force restart guide

Imran Hussain

A frozen screen can derail your day. Before you book a repair, use the built-in rescue tools in iPhone 16 to clear glitches. A normal restart (Side button + either volume key > slide to power off) fixes most issues,…

iPhoneJul 31, 2025Jul 31, 2025

Apple’s India exports may avoid Trump’s proposed tariffs

Imran Hussain

Apple’s growing reliance on India as a manufacturing hub could shield the company from potential new tariffs on Chinese imports if Donald Trump wins the 2024 U.S. presidential election. According to a Bloomberg report, iPhones assembled in India may be…