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• Fresh iPhone 17e & iPad leak points to incremental upgrades

  05-02-2026 21:41 via appleinsider.com
  New chips, not new designs, will define Apple's next entry-level iPad and iPhone 17e as the company advances its entry-level lineup incrementally.The iPhone 17e may well look exactly like its predecessor
  A report from MacOtakara published on February 6 says Apple plans to keep the current designs for both devices while upgrading their processors. The report reinforces a familiar pattern in Apple's lineup, where entry-level models advance through internal improvements rather than visible redesign
  
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• Mark Zuckerberg continues to blame Apple for Meta's problems

  05-02-2026 21:40 via appleinsider.com
  After scathing research funded by Meta correctly noted that Instagram was inducing body issues in girls, Mark Zuckerberg emailed a baffling, logically fallacious complaint to his staff that Apple was facing less criticism over similar issues.
  Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg
  I don't know how it's not more clear to Mark Zuckerberg that there's a giant difference between a public social media platform and private messaging.Rolling back a bit, this all came to light because New Mexico is suing Meta. Th
  
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• After angry staff complaints, Tim Cook says he will push lawmakers on immigration policy

  05-02-2026 21:30 via appleinsider.com
  Apple employees complained after Tim Cook attended a screening of Melania Trump's biography on the night of Alex Pretti's shooting, so the Apple CEO has vowed to talk to lawmakers about immigration issues.
  Tim Cook vows to lobby lawmakers on immigration
  In late January, Apple CEO Tim Cook sent out a memo to his company, saying that he was "heartbroken by the events in Minneapolis." Presumably, he was directly referencing the shooting of Alex Pretti by ICE agents.
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• AirDrop-compatible Quick Share feature to roll out to more Android devices in 2026

  05-02-2026 20:44 via appleinsider.com
  Google is moving to take its Android-to-iPhone file sharing beyond Pixel, signaling a broader push to make Android and Apple devices work together.
  An iPhone and an Android device
  In late 2025, Google released a new Android update that allowed Pixel 10 users to send files to iPhone through Quick Share. Quick Share is, essentially, Android's version of AirDrop.The move was considered pretty shocking for the time — Android and iPhone aren't known for playing well together. However, it was a
  
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• Apple will apply all the tech and power it has to make live F1 content a success

  05-02-2026 19:51 via appleinsider.com
  Apple intends to use everything it has including its hardware, stores, services, and apps to add value to its Apple TV F1 streaming service — and don't rule out an F1 movie sequel, either.
  Apple has big plans for its F1 streaming service. Image source: Apple
  Apple will pick up the streaming rights for F1 race weekends when the new season starts in March 2025. The deal will run for five years, and viewers can expect the company to go all out."We will bring everything Apple has to bear," App
  
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• Google & Apple CEOs differ on details of Siri & Gemini deal

  05-02-2026 19:27 via appleinsider.com
  Apple will be using Google technologies to level up Apple Foundation Models, but the details of exactly how are still vague. While speculation is still wild, a true answer is emerging from the noise.
  Apple Intelligence will get a boost after training with Google Gemini
  There is one concrete fact that we have about the Apple and Google partnership on artificial intelligence development, and it is that we're not going to be told more publicly. Apple CEO Tim Cook did say that Apple won't change its
  
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• Apple's iPad gains in 2025 came from a market correction, not a breakthrough year

  05-02-2026 19:22 via appleinsider.com
  Apple's iPad shipments climbed sharply in 2025, driven more by a market correction and vendor behavior than by product innovation.
  iPad shipments surged in 2025
  In 2025, global tablet shipments went up by 9.8% compared to the previous year, hitting around 162 million units. It was the best annual performance for the tablet market since the big jump in 2020 due to the pandemic.However, Omdia warned that the recovery wasn't consistent and was already showing some cracks.
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• Today only: Samsung's 32-inch M8 USB-C monitor plunges to $329

  05-02-2026 19:01 via appleinsider.com
  B&H's Flash Deal Zone offers a $370 price drop on Samsung's M8 32-inch 4K Smart Monitor, which pairs well with Macs.
  Grab Samsung's M8 for $329 today only.
  You can pick up the Samsung M8 Smart Monitor for $329.99 at B&H Photo today only during the retailer's Deal Zone savings event.Buy Samsung M8 for $329.99
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• iPhone in space: NASA gives approval for personal iPhones to Artemis astronauts

  05-02-2026 17:58 via appleinsider.com
  "Shot on iPhone" is about to get a lot cooler, as NASA is now allowing astronauts to carry their own smartphones aboard two upcoming spaceflights.
  NASA is allowing its astronauts to take iPhone to space
  It looks like NASA is getting ready to ease up on some of its longstanding rules surrounding what can and cannot be taken on spaceflights — and the iPhone is set to be a part of it.NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman has publicly announced that the Crew-12 and Artemis II astronauts can carry
  
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• Game development diary: Planning, admin, and account flipping

  05-02-2026 17:31 via appleinsider.com
  With the main parts of my game "Character Limit" in place, efforts turn to planning the last bits of development and testing, with administration becoming a more important element as release approaches.
  A build of my game 'Character Limit' running on an iPhone
  I think it's fair to say that the vast bulk of the core of the game's development is behind me. Getting systems in place for everything from picking letters to scoring, the main interface, and even multilingual support, are the most import
  
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• Very late iPhone Fold display decision could mean fewer scratches than competition

  05-02-2026 14:42 via appleinsider.com
  Very late in the engineering process, Apple is reportedly considering using a premium display film for its first foldable iPhone, making it more scratch- and damage-resistant than phones from Samsung and others.
  Plans are afoot for a premium display film for the first foldable iPhone - Image Credit: AppleInsider
  According to a new The Elec report, Apple is considering two different film materials that will sit atop the iPhone's foldable glass. The film is the component users actually touch, and
  
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• Apple Maps & Apple Ads aren't popular enough for the EU to regulate

  05-02-2026 14:16 via appleinsider.com
  The European Union has decided not to add Apple Maps or Apple Ads to list of online services sufficiently large enough to come under the purview of the Digital Markets Act.
  EU probe concludes that Apple Maps does not qualify to come under the Digital Markets Act
  When the EU first announced a list of gatekeepers, they included six Big Tech firms, ranging from Apple to ByteDance, then the owner of TikTok. In November 2025, the European Commission began investigating Apple Maps and also Apple Ads,
  
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• Apple Arcade's 'Civilization VII' is good, but falls short of greatness

  05-02-2026 13:42 via appleinsider.com
  Civilization VII arriving on Apple Arcade shows how far Apple's gaming ambitions have come, and how poorly the service fits games designed to evolve over years rather than ship once and stand still.
  Civilization VII on iPad in Apple Arcade
  Civilization has always been about long, immersive play where you think across centuries. The game rewards long-term planning and punishes short-sighted decisions.Over the years, each game in the series has evolved through expansions, updates, and overhauls, m
  
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• Low-cost MacBook on track for spring release, and $750 price

  05-02-2026 13:17 via appleinsider.com
  While the rumor mill has missed most of its guesses about the MacBook Pro release so far, it apparently feels confident about predictions for a low-cost MacBook coming in the spring.
  Apple could be looking to bring out a successor to its lower cost MacBook
  As we approach the expected spring 2026 release of the low-cost MacBook, the rumor mill accelerates predictions, leaks and outright guess-work about the new unit. Mirror Daily throws its hat into the ring with not just specifications, but also
  
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• How to use filtering in Messages on iOS 26

  05-02-2026 04:54 via appleinsider.com
  If your Messages inbox is catching a lot of stray, unwanted messages, we'll show you how to filter, report, and block spam messages on iOS 26.
  Learn how to filter, report, and block messages on iPhone
  At WWDC 2025, Apple announced that it would be bringing enhanced message filtering capabilities to Messages. As promised, they rolled out as part of iOS 26, released in September 2025.The new features are designed to help manage the onslaught of texts everyone seems to get these days. Here's how to
  
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• Google & Apple CEOs offer seemingly contradictory statements regarding AI partnership

  05-02-2026 02:30 via appleinsider.com
  Apple will be using Google technologies to level up Apple Foundation Models, but the details of exactly how are still vague. While speculation is still wild, a true answer is emerging from the noise.
  Apple Intelligence will get a boost after training with Google Gemini
  There is one concrete fact that we have about the Apple and Google partnership on artificial intelligence development, and it is that we're not going to be told more publicly. Apple CEO Tim Cook did say that Apple won't change its
  
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• Xreal One Pro review: Fancy smart glasses you can use with your iPhone

  05-02-2026 02:00 via appleinsider.com
  The Xreal One Pro isn't the full smart glasses experience you want, but it does still give you a decent spatial computing experience — assuming you're fine with a cable snaking down to your pocket.
  Xreal One Pro review
  There have been rumors about Apple introducing its smart eyewear for years, but it still seems like a long time away from becoming a reality. While Apple is taking it's time — as it always does — on perfecting the form, others have hit the market.The latest insta
  
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• iOS 26.3 release candidate references new chips, possibly M5 Max and M5 Ultra

  05-02-2026 01:25 via appleinsider.com
  The release candidate build of iOS 26.3 was discovered to contain identifiers for two unreleased Apple chips, which may be the M5 Max and M5 Ultra.
  Unreleased Apple chips are referenced in the iOS 26.3 RC build.
  On Wednesday, a week after the release of the third developer beta, Apple deployed the iOS 26.3 release candidate version. While the update itself doesn't appear to contain any new features, the software includes files that reference unannounced Apple processing hardware.Given that macOS
  
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• Formula 1 CEO hints toward a possible 'F1' movie sequel on Apple TV

  05-02-2026 00:21 via appleinsider.com
  The CEO of Formula 1 suggested that Apple TV might get a sequel to the popular "F1" movie, while Eddy Cue highlighted Apple's exclusive streaming deal for all 24 races in 2026.
  The "F1" movie might get a sequel in 2028.
  At the Apple TV press day on Tuesday, the iPhone maker revealed an extensive list of new shows and films coming to its streaming service. Apple also outlined its planned sports lineup, which includes Major League Soccer and Major League Baseball content, along with Formula 1 race
  
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