Qualcomm and Microsoft believe cloud-based AI wearables are the future, rather than entirely optional and secure on-device features like Apple Intelligence.
Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon (left) with Microsoft CEO SatyaNadella (right). Image Credit: Qualcomm.
Big tech has all but embraced the proliferation of AI. Microsoft and Qualcomm are the latest to suggest the future of hardware and software development lies in AI-first devices.On June 2, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella and Qualcomm CEO Cristiano
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Apple's on-device AI protects privacy, Microsoft's cloud-based plans offer only convenience
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Future Apple Vision Pro could gain Apple Pencil that can simulate textures
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Apple has proposed an Apple Pencil-like stylus that could be used with Apple Vision Pro to convey the texture of virtual objects through haptic feedback.
Apple Pencil can now react to the surface of an iPad, but in future versions could become virtual reality sensors - image credit: Apple
There's an old children's toy where one pencil is connected to another such that drawing with the first pencil also moves the second. A newly-granted patent is akin to this idea, except instead of copying or en
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MacBook Neo is the sole bright spot in a crashing global PC market
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A memory shortage that isn't expected to ease before the end of 2027 will drive global PC shipments down 11.3% in 2026, even as Apple's MacBook Neo puts new pressure on PC rivals.MacBook Neo
Market research firm IDC expects conditions to worsen through the year, with PC shipments projected to fall 20% year over year in the fourth quarter. Rising memory costs are limiting product availability and making it harder for manufacturers to maintain broad product lineups.PC shipments still grew 3% durin
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2026 Apple Design Award winners include Cyberpunk 2077, Blue Prince
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As per tradition, one week before WWDC, Apple is revealing the winners of its annual Design Awards. There are some great apps and games on the list.
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Each year, the Apple Design Awards honor App Store developers who have created outstanding apps and games. Winners are selected from a list of 36 global finalists across six categories."This year's Apple Design Award winners are a remarkable reflection of how developers are creating exceptional experiences," said Susan Prescott,
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A naming hint for Apple's macOS 27 may be hiding in plain sight
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Apple's social media promo for WWDC may have given away the name of macOS 27, as it has before.
Big Bear Lake - Image Credit: Christopher Spence/Pexels
Each year, the WWDC keynote has Craig Federighi joking about the "crack marketing team" that comes up with the name for that year's macOS release. While the keynote is still a week away, it appears the punchline has already been discovered.Posting to X, designer Andreas Storm explains that there's a very small clue in the small image appearing ne
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iOS 26.5.1 for iPhone 17 and iPhone Air Fixes Low-Battery Charging Problem
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If your phone can't recharge after a deep battery drain, this update is for you.
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iPhone Fold's wide screen means iPad's Split View is a necessity
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The layout of the iPhone Fold means Apple has to come up with a way to handle portrait iOS apps on a wide screen. The iPad shows the way forward.
You can put apps beside each other on the iPad. The iPhone Fold should do the same.The use of a large internal folding screen means the iPhone Fold, also referred to as the iPhone Ultra, has a squarer aspect ratio than available in previous models. That can cause problems for typical iPhone apps, displayed in full screen, as they could be visually dist
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Introducing the 2026 Apple Design Award winners
Join us in celebrating these extraordinary apps and games.Meet the 2026 Apple Design Award winners
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AirPods drop to as low as $99 as Prime Day 2026 approaches
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Prime Day 2026 starts in three weeks, but AirPods are already on sale, with every option from AirPods 4 to AirPods Max 2 marked down.
Save up to $50 across AirPods earbuds & headphones - Image credit: Apple
Discounted AirPods prices start at $99 today, with both in-ear and over-ear options eligible for price cuts. Whether you're looking for AirPods 4 or AirPods Max 2, the latter of which were released in 2026, you can save double digits on Apple headphones.
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Folding iPhone Liquid Metal hinge may pay off 16 years of Apple research
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A new leak backs up recent claims that the folding iPhone hinge will use Liquid Metal, which is technology Apple has been working on since at least 2010.
Render of a possible iPhone Fold, showing the hinge
In March 2025, analyst Ming-Chi Kuo claimed that Apple would "use liquid metal materials for key components" of the iPhone Fold, such as the hinge. Now leaker Fixed Focus Digital on Chinese social media site Weibo, claims that this is confirmed.The leaker also says, in machine translation, tha
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A new high-tech display might give a future Apple Watch better battery life
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A future Apple Watch battery could last even longer in the future. That is, assuming Apple adopts display partner LG's new screen technology.
Apple Watch Ultra
Apple actively works with its supply chain partners to improve the components used in its products. With the display being an extremely important part, it comes as no surprise that Apple has considered what the next big screen tech switch should be.Industry sources cited by The Elec on Tuesday claim that LG Display is developing and valid
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This is the way: WWDC 2026 attendees get to see 'The Mandalorian and Grogu'
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Those lucky enough to attend WWDC in person will now have the chance to watch 'The Mandalorian and Grogu' at the Steve Jobs Theater, with an as-yet unnamed special guest.
'The Mandalorian and Grogu' will be screened at WWDC 2026. Image Credit: Lucasfilm.
While iOS 27 and a revamped Siri will be the highlight of Apple's annual developer conference, it looks like the Apple Vision Pro will get some praise during the event as well.Jon Favreau, director of The Mandalorian and Grogu, spoke in April 20
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iPhone 18 Pro will have only a fractionally higher capacity battery
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A new leak claims to have details of the battery capacity for the forthcoming iPhone 18 Pro, and while it continues the pattern of improving every year, this time Apple has managed only a minor increase.
Mockup of a Dark Cherry iPhone 18 Pro - original image credit: Wesley Hilliard, recoloring by William Gallagher
Back in February 2026, a leak claimed to show that the iPhone 18 Pro Max would have longer battery life than its predecessor, but only by a small amount. Now according to a leaker with
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40 members of Congress take Towson union's side in letter to Apple's CEO
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Congress is increasing its pressure with stronger language in a letter from more members that claims Apple Towson is a "high-performing" store with 100 technologically skilled workers.
Apple Towson is closing. Image source: Apple
Congress doesn't think Apple should close the Apple Towson store, which also happens to be its first unionized retail store. Nine members said so before, but an additional 39 new members and one returning member have said so again.The letter states outright that the sto
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