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• User location data that Google & Apple have is protected by Fourth Amendment, says SCOTUS

  29-06-2026 23:41 via appleinsider.com
  
  A new Supreme Court ruling will require police to have probable cause before using sweeping geofence warrants that rely on people's personal location data to find criminals.
  The Supreme Court rules against the use of geofence warrants
  Police subpoena Apple, Google, and other tech companies for precious user location data using so-called "geofence warrants," which can serve as a dragnet to catch a single criminal while implicating many others. The Supreme Court says this method is no longer an op
  
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• iPhone 18: Everything We Know About Apple's Upcoming Handsets

  29-06-2026 22:44 via cnet.com
  
  There are now more rumors about Apple's next flagship phones that point to a new foldable, a variable-aperture camera, more RAM, improved battery life and, yes, higher prices.
  
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• Don't wait to update: iOS 26.5.2 includes over 25 security fixes for web browsing

  29-06-2026 21:00 via appleinsider.com
  
  Apple's iOS 26.5.2 update adds a variety of fixes to keep your data safe while browsing the web. Here's what you need to know and why you should update.
  iOS 26.5.2 includes more than 25 security fixes.
  On Monday, just under a month after releasing iOS 26.5.1, Apple made iOS 26.5.2 available for download. The update contains more than 25 different security enhancements, and over 15 of them are related to WebKit.Notably, Apple patched two WebKit vulnerabilities that used maliciously crafted web co
  
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• Apple suppliers Samsung, SK hynix & Micron hit by RAM price fixing suit

  29-06-2026 20:47 via appleinsider.com
  
  Apple's largest memory suppliers are being sued in California, with consumers and small businesses alleging Samsung Electronics, SK hynix and Micron coordinated DRAM production cuts that drove up memory prices.Apple has a unified memory architecture for its chips
  Apple isn't accused of wrongdoing in the lawsuit. Samsung, SK hynix and Micron supply memory used across Apple's hardware lineup, putting the dispute much closer to customers than it might first appear.The company has already raised pri
  
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• New 26.5.2 security patch arrives for iOS, iPadOS, macOS

  29-06-2026 20:02 via appleinsider.com
  
  It's time to update your Mac, iPhone, and iPad, as Apple has released a new trio of security patches for its operating systems.
  Apple has rolled out a security update for iPhone
  Apple pushed out three new updates on Monday in an effort to patch an apparent security flaw. As of publication, Apple has not specified what issue the patch is meant to fix.Because Apple has not announced what is in the update, it is also possible that it contains bug fixes as well.
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• Third developer betas of iOS 26.6, macOS 26.6 arrive with iOS 26.5.2 release

  29-06-2026 19:37 via appleinsider.com
  
  Apple is now on the third round of its 26-gen operating system updates, including developer builds of its iOS 26.6 and others alongside some 26.5.2 releases.
  Apple's hardware that works with the 26-generation operating systems - Image Credit: Apple
  Apple is in the phase of the year where it has two developer beta tracks running at the same time. While the main attention is on the 27-generation, it is also still building for its current-gen operating systems.The third developer betas landed after
  
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• Apple Design award winner acquired by Apple for new Swift tools

  29-06-2026 18:15 via appleinsider.com
  
  After giving it an Apple Design award for innovation, Apple has now bought Rabbit 3 Ties, Inc, which made a visual Swift development tool called Play.
  Play let developers quickly prototype apps - image credit: Rabbit 3 Times, Inc
  Following Apple's acquisition of the open-source Swift Package Index, it's now been revealed that it entered a deal with the Play company. Rather than an outright acquisition, the deal reportedly sees Apple acquiring assets and having the option to hire certain staff.So
  
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• WhatsApp's new username system keeps phone numbers private by design

  29-06-2026 18:10 via appleinsider.com
  
  WhatsApp is adding usernames that let people start conversations without sharing their phone numbers, expanding its privacy tools ahead of a wider rollout later in 2026.WhatsApp adds usernames
  Users will be able to share a WhatsApp username instead of their phone number. A username could make it easier to connect with a new classmate, neighbor, or someone they meet at an event.Usernames also let people join community or parent group chats without sharing a phone number with everyone in the conve
  
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• How Thread is fixing smart home networks on Smart Home Insider

  29-06-2026 17:12 via appleinsider.com
  
  This week on Smart Home Insider, Ann Olivo from the Thread Group joins to talk about the future of the wireless standard and how it's improving smart home networks.
  Smart Home Insider Podcast
  Joining as this week's guest host is Ann Olivo. Olivo serves as the Corporate Campaigns Manager for Silicon Labs, as well as the VP of Marketing for the Thread Group.The topic comes just a week after Unify, a public-facing conference put on by the Connectivity Standards Alliance. Thread, as many other group
  
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• Apple's iPhone went on sale 19 years ago today, and changed the world

  29-06-2026 17:08 via appleinsider.com
  
  Compared to today's iPhone 17 Pro Max and what we know of the forthcoming iPhone 18 range, the very first iPhone that went on sale 19 years ago today was startlingly slow and incredibly limited — yet it changed the world.
  Apple launched the iPhone in 2007 - image credit: Apple
  It was on June 29, 2007, that the original iPhone went on sale in the US, and arguably that was the day that it truly began shaking up what users expected from a phone.We and the phone industry had already known all
  
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• Save $350 on Apple's 14-inch MacBook Pro M5 right now at Amazon

  29-06-2026 17:07 via appleinsider.com
  
  Amazon's month-end $350 discount brings the 1TB 14-inch MacBook Pro with an M5 chip down to $1,649.99. But supply may be limited after Apple raised prices last week.
  Save $350 on a 1TB 14-inch MacBook Pro at Amazon - Image credit: Apple
  With price increases announced by Apple last week on its MacBook and iPad lines, it's worth considering grabbing this $1,649.99 special at Amazon before the $350 discount ends.Buy 14" MacBook Pro M5 for $1,649.99
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• Future OLED Macs may get a major color accuracy upgrade

  29-06-2026 16:47 via appleinsider.com
  
  Apple could adopt a wider color standard for future OLED displays, a move that could improve color accuracy and push beyond the capabilities of current premium OLED panels.13-inch iPad Pro with OLED display
  A TrendForce report published on June 29 says Apple plans to gradually adopt OLED panels that cover 95% of the BT.2020 color gamut in future MacBook Pro, iPad Pro, and iMac models. Reaching that wider color standard will require a new generation of OLED emissive materials.The research firm sa
  
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• A20 Pro leak shows how iPhone 18 Pro will run faster and cooler

  29-06-2026 15:21 via appleinsider.com
  
  A motherboard leak demonstrates that a new production technique has been used to make the A20 Pro in the iPhone 18 Pro. Expect impressive performance, and a cooler running iPhone.
  Dies on wafers. Image credit: TSMC
  Apple is just months away from introducing its iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max, and the rumors about it continue to flow. The latest leak is about its internals, and how it could help improve performance.A supposed image of the motherboard used in the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max was
  
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• India's $38 billion antitrust case is plagiarized and should be scrapped, says Apple

  29-06-2026 14:33 via appleinsider.com
  
  Apple appeared to be finally cooperating with India's antitrust regulator, but now says it can show that the country's three-year investigation consisted of simply copying and pasting claims from rivals.
  Tim Cook in a previous visit to India — image credit: Apple
  In 2021, the Competition Commission of India (CCI) began investigating Apple after receiving a complaint against its App Store fees. In 2024, it accused Apple of antitrust practices, and the company has been consistently arguing a
  
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• No ProMotion for iPhone 18e, claims leaker

  29-06-2026 13:13 via appleinsider.com
  
  A new report by a relatively accurate leaker claims to have display specifications for multiple forthcoming iPhones, and they show the iPhone 18e will still not have ProMotion or Always On.
  The current iPhone 17 and iPhone 17e
  Backing up part of a previous report about the iPhone 18 and iPhone 18e, this new claim by leaker Digital Chat Station says the two will have different screen technologies. Writing on Chinese social media site Weibo, the leaker lists:iPhone 18 with 6.3-inch 120Hz LTPO OLED
  
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• Don’t Pay Full Price Before Checking These AirPods 4 Deals We’ve Found

  29-06-2026 09:45 via cnet.com
  
  We found the best deals for you to upgrade to a better fit and cleaner audio -- starting at $99.
  
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• Save up to $650 on Apple's latest MacBook Pros with month-end deals

  29-06-2026 07:14 via appleinsider.com
  
  Amazon's month-end MacBook Pro deals deliver up to $650 in discounts on M5, M5 Pro, and M5 Max 14-inch and 16-inch configurations.
  Save up to $650 on current MacBook Pros at Amazon - Image credit: Apple
  Amazon's month-end MacBook Pro sale offers deals from $1,649.99, which after Apple raised prices on June 25, provides up to $650 in savings on M5, M5 Pro, and M5 Max 14-inch and 16-inch models.Save up to $650 on MacBook Pros
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