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• iOS 26.3 and macOS Tahoe 26.3 betas get second background security updates

  08-01-2026 21:39 via appleinsider.com
  Apple is once again testing background security updates in the iOS 26.3 and macOS Tahoe 26.3 betas, reinforcing its push toward protection between full software releases.
  Apple testing new background security updates
  A second Background Security Improvement is now available to developers and public beta testers running iOS 26.3, iPadOS 26.3, and macOS Tahoe 26.3. The update installs outside the normal OS update flow and focuses on Safari, WebKit, and other underlying system libraries.Background
  
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• Yes, John Ternus is back in the Apple CEO rumor cycle

  08-01-2026 19:25 via appleinsider.com
  The latest round of Apple CEO succession speculation again points to John Ternus as the leading internal candidate, but multiple strong candidates still make it anybody's guess who will helm Apple after Tim Cook retires.
  John Ternus
  Apple is stepping up internal succession planning as it prepares for an eventual transition beyond Tim Cook. The effort reflects long-term governance planning rather than dissatisfaction with Apple's performance.Cook, 65, has led Apple since 2011, and the company has
  
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• AliveCor takes another loss in ongoing Apple Watch sensor legal battle

  08-01-2026 18:57 via appleinsider.com
  Apple has picked up another win in its legal battle with health tech firm AliveCor, this time over antitrust claims relating to the Apple Watch.
  The Apple Watch's sensor has long been the subject of legal battle
  The new win, detailed in a January 8, 2025, decision by the Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, brings an end to AliveCor's antitrust claims. It argued that Apple held a monopoly over access to the Apple Watch's heart rate monitoring tech.This comes after AliveCor's patents related t
  
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• AirPods Pro 3 dip to $199.99 during Amazon's January sale

  08-01-2026 18:35 via appleinsider.com
  Amazon's $199 AirPods Pro 3 deal matches the lowest price to date on Apple's latest earbuds, with fast delivery for Prime members.
  Save $50 on AirPods Pro 3 on Amazon today.
  Apple AirPods Pro 3 are on sale for $199.99 at Amazon, beating Black Friday pricing by $20 and providing shoppers with a $50 discount off retail.Buy AirPods Pro 3 for $199.99
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• Future AirPods may gain finer and faster gesture recognition

  08-01-2026 16:58 via appleinsider.com
  New research shows that Apple is looking to improve gestures on AirPods by dropping the separate detection circuitry of AirPods, and instead using the RF antenna to sense the gesture.
  In the future, the antenna may be used to sense a user's touch — image credit: Apple
  In the surprisingly long history of AirPods — the first known patent for them was back in 2011 — there have been many plans for gesture control. Some have yet to appear, such as camera-based systems.Now in a newly
  
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• Apple's Hidden Voice Isolation Feature Can Improve Your iPhone Call Quality

  08-01-2026 16:34 via cnet.com
  This feature is a few years old but it could still make your calls clearer.
  
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• iPhone 4 is having a TikTok revival, here's how to use yours safely

  08-01-2026 16:16 via appleinsider.com
  TikTok is full of people using an old iPhone 4 to take trendy, grainy photos, but most are blissfully unaware of the danger they're putting themselves in.
  The iPhone 4 is iconic, and it's making a comeback thanks to TikTok
  Just months after Apple released the iPhone 17 lineup with its best-ever cameras in tow, people are going old-school. TikTok trends have been responsible for some strange things, but using an iPhone 4 because it's bad at taking photos is a whole new level.The new trend centers
  
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• Roborock unveils app updates, CES 2026 robot vacuum & mop lineup to automate home care

  08-01-2026 15:46 via appleinsider.com
  Roborock is at CES 2026 with a new lineup and AI-powered app that emphasizes its core mission of ensuring users don't need to worry about keeping their home clean, inside and out, so that they can focus on their family.
  Roborock presents The Greatest meeting the Greatest at CES 2026 - Image credit: Roborock
  Roborock's theme for CES 2026 is "The Greatest Meeting the Greatest," which is built on the idea that the best cleaning technology built by human-centered craft to give users more freedom. Re
  
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• Apple corrals 12 nominations for 32nd Actor Awards, led by 'The Studio'

  08-01-2026 13:48 via appleinsider.com
  Apple TV hit "The Studio" is the most nominated series in the forthcoming SAG-AFTRA Actor Awards, with nods as well for "Slow Horses," "F1," and more.
  Seth Rogen in 'The Studio' - Image Credit: Apple TV
  Just beating 2025's nominations, Apple TV has had 12 nods at the Actor Awards. "The Studio" had the most nominations with five, just ahead of four for the next most-nominated show, "The White Lotus," across three categories:Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Comedy Series: Ike Barinholt
  
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• India fights Apple's attempts to reduce a potential $38 billion fine

  08-01-2026 12:43 via appleinsider.com
  While Indian regulators prepare to fine Apple for alleged antitrust practices in the App Store, they have also been arguing against the company's attempts to limit any potential fine.
  India's CCI denies Apple's attempt to reduce potential fines
  In 2021, the Competition Commission of India (CCI) launched an investigation into Apple's App Store practices, after a complaint from the "Together We Fight Society" (TWFS) group. By July 2024, the CCI found that Apple has "significant influence" over dig
  
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• How to turn emails, webpages & notes into Reminders with Apple Intelligence

  08-01-2026 05:00 via appleinsider.com
  Apple Intelligence makes Reminders more useful by letting users turn highlighted text into tasks directly from the share sheet. Instead of copying details by hand, selected text from emails, webpages, or notes can generate suggested reminders automatically.
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• AirVersa AP2 Air Purifier review: Compact Apple Home air purifier with Thread

  08-01-2026 02:12 via appleinsider.com
  The AirVersa AP2 Air Purifier is the first model to support both Thread and Apple Home support and comes in a compact form factor that will fit easily into your life.
  AirVersa AP2 Air Purifier review: The first air purifier with Thread and Apple Home support
  I really heavily rely on air purifiers in my life. They're a bit hard to test outside of watching air quality monitors over time, but with more than a half-dozen animals in my home, they're a necessity.Pet dander, odors, and other allergens
  
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• Bluetti's CES 2026 innovations ensure ample power at home, in your car, at the campsite

  08-01-2026 01:08 via appleinsider.com
  The Charger 2 debuted at CES 2026 as an industry-first unified vehicle energy hub, and it is joined by more Bluetti innovations, like the Bio-based Elite 100 V2 and the high-capacity Elite 300 portable power station.
  Bluetti can ensure your adventure continues on the road and off
  We all adopt alternative power sources for various reasons, like reducing our reliance on a shoddy electrical grid, eliminating our carbon footprint, or making travel and camping easier. Whatever your reason, Bluetti ha
  
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• Apple Card moving to Chase as issuer, confirms Apple

  08-01-2026 00:13 via appleinsider.com
  Apple has confirmed that Chase will take over issuing Apple Card over the next 24 months, but Apple Card service will not be interrupted, and Mastercard will continue to be the payment network.
  Apple Card will soon be issued by Chase
  Earlier Wednesday, a report suggested that a deal was closing with JPMorgan Chase to become the new issuer of Apple Card. That report is now a reality as Apple has confirmed the move publicly.Apple shared a FAQ website to help answer questions about the transition.
  
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