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When will Apple have its iPhone 18 Pro release event?
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Siri AI could get a boost from news content with new publisher deal
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Hallucinations are a problem with any AI, especially when it involves summarizing content, so instead, Apple could let Siri AI provide news directly from an outlet via paid partnerships.
Siri AI could get news content direct from publishers via a partnership
The iOS 27 beta is underway, and with it, users can test the new Siri AI. One of the first things users might notice with Siri AI is its tendency to share blocks of text pulled from sources rather than summarizing it.According to a report fr
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Pegatron: iPhone 18 won't launch with iPhone 18 Pro
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An Apple supplier has lent additional credibility to ongoing rumors suggesting Apple will release the iPhone 18 base model separately in early 2027.
Image credit: Pegatron
It seems increasingly likely that Apple will not release the core iPhone 18 at its expected September 2026 iPhone launch. Instead, the company may launch it in early 2027.This isn't the first time we've heard this story. The rumor first surfaced nearly a year ago in August 2025.
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Everything Google announced: Pixel 11, Pixel Tag, Pixel Watch 11, more
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Google's Pixel 11 lineup is finally here, along with the Pixel Watch 5 and a rival to Apple's AirTag. Here's what debuted at the 'Made by Google' event.
Google's Pixel 11 is finally here. Image Credit: Google.
While we're all eagerly awaiting the iPhone 18 and iPhone 18 Pro, Google has already revealed everything the Pixel 11 range has to offer. Unveiled at the annual "Made by Google" event on Wednesday, Google's Pixel 11, Pixel 11 Pro, and Pixel 11 Pro Fold introduce new Gemini capabilities, co
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Final countdown for Apple to produce App Store commission plan begins
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Apple is being forced to detail fees it wants to charge for outbound links in its continuing legal fight with Epic, and now it's only got 24 hours to file them.
A Fortnite parody of Apple's famous 1984 commercial - Image Credit: Epic Games.
The ever-ongoing legal battle between Apple and Epic Games over what Apple should charge apps within the App Store has hit a snag for the iPhone maker. In the current phase, the two are fighting in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Californ
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iPhone 17 vs Google Pixel 11: The standard models, compared
via appleinsider.comGoogle's new Pixel 11 is the search giant's standard model of its new smartphone range. Here's how its latest introduction compares to its Apple counterpart, the iPhone 17.
iPhone 17 [left] vs Google Pixel 11 [right]
The vast majority of attention for Google and Apple's smartphone launches is around the premium models. However, not everyone is in the market for the high-end version, and would rather save a few bucks on something without every bell and whistle in existence.For Google's Pixel 11 r
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iPhone 17 Pro vs Google Pixel 11 Pro: Tech titan flagships compared
via appleinsider.comGoogle has just launched its new Pixel smartphone line, with the Pixel 11 Pro going toe-to-toe with Apple's iPhone 17 Pro. Here's how the spec sheets compare.
iPhone 17 Pro [left], Google Pixel 11 Pro [right]
Google launched the Pixel 11 Pro as the compact half of its top-tier lineup, sitting below the larger Pixel 11 Pro XL. It lines up naturally against Apple's iPhone 17 Pro, the non-Max Pro model, and becomes the default option if you want a serious smartphone without the massive size.That is
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Twitch will train Amazon's AI on your streams unless you opt out
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Twitch now lets streamers block Amazon from using their broadcasts, clips, and other channel content to train generative AI. However, it's opt out, so here's how to do that.Twitch
The Amazon-owned streaming service announced the AI training opt-out on August 12. Users can find it under Security and Privacy in Twitch account settings, where it's labeled "Training for Generative AI."Turning off the setting prevents Amazon from using a channel's streams, videos on demand, clips, highlights, chat, t
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Apple picks up Nate Gatten as new head of government affairs
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Apple has signed up Nate Gatten to become its new head of government affairs, a move that could help the company work more with the Trump administration.
Nate Gatten - Image Credit: American Airlines
Apple is undergoing a number of changes in the short term, in preparation for the CEO transition from Tim Cook to John Ternus on September 1. One day before the switch, Apple will be installing a new vice president.According to a memo from SVP and General Counsel Jennifer Newstead seen by Bloomberg,
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iPhone Ultra screen protectors have asymmetric corners
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A leaker with a decent track record has shown what is claimed to be a screen protector for the forthcoming iPhone Ultra, and it shows the device's unusual corners.
A purported screen protector for the iPhone Ultra - image credit: Ice Universe.
In June 2026, leaker Ice Universe showed off what was purported to be a prototype of the iPhone Ultra. Now the same leaker is back with an image of a screen protector accessory, which appears to back up claims of the device's shape.That's significant becau
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Generative AI photo fakes could be exposed by new iPhone feature
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Apple aims to make it possible to prove that a photo was taken on your iPhone and, presumably, not subsequently altered.
The rear cameras of a Pro-tier iPhone
The latest developer beta of iOS 27 has an unusual number of new features for this late in the process, but code references say there's more to come. Apple has a forthcoming feature called Apple Reference Image, and it's aimed at authenticating photos.Under the right circumstances, it would be possible to demonstrate that a specific image
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Pegatron says the base iPhone 18 won't launch alongside the iPhone 18 Pro lineup
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An Apple supplier has lent additional credibility to ongoing rumors suggesting Apple will release the iPhone 18 base model separately in early 2027.
Image credit: Pegatron
It seems increasingly likely that Apple will not release the core iPhone 18 at its expected September 2026 iPhone launch. Instead, the company may launch it in early 2027.This isn't the first time we've heard this story. The rumor first surfaced nearly a year ago in August 2025.
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Screen protector leak shows iPhone Ultra's asymmetric corners
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A leaker with a decent track record has shown what is claimed to be a screen protector for the forthcoming iPhone Ultra, and it shows the device's unusual corners.
A purported screen protector for the iPhone Ultra - image credit: Ice Universe.
In June 2026, leaker Ice Universe showed off what was purported to be a prototype of the iPhone Ultra. Now the same leaker is back with an image of a screen protector accessory, which appears to back up claims of the device's shape.That's significant becau
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Updates to Age Ratings for the Republic of Korea
Apple generates appropriate age ratings based on your answers to the age rating questionnaire in App Store Connect. In compliance with local regulatory requirements, apps in the Games and Entertainment categories distributed on the App Store in Korea receive a region-specific age rating based on these answers. We’re making two changes to age ratings in the Republic of Korea: one taking effect today and the other later this year. First, starting today, if your app has receive
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Apple TV drops trailer and launch date for Australian thriller 'Last Seen'
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Apple TV has released the first trailer for "Last Seen," its upcoming thriller starring Patrick Brammall, ahead of the series premiere on September 9.
Image credit: Apple TV
In "Last Seen," police detective Ian Ridley's daughter vanished 11 years ago without a trace. Then, a distress call from a teenage girl convinces Ridley she may be Maggie and renews his search for his daughter.The series is based on CWA John Creasey Dagger Award-winning author Ryan David Jahn's book, "The Dispatcher." The fi
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Faked photos could be shown up by new iPhone feature
via appleinsider.comApple aims to make it possible to prove that a photo was taken on your iPhone and, presumably, not subsequently altered.The latest developer beta of iOS 27 has an unusual number of new features for this late in the process, but code references say there's more to come. Apple has a forthcoming feature called Apple Reference Image, and it's aimed at authenticating photos.Under the right circumstances, it would be possible to demonstrate that a specific image was really taken by the iPhone's camera
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iPhone 20 Pro will be bigger with familiar aspect ratios, be bezel free
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The iPhone 20 Pro display will be the same aspect ratio as previous models, while still being slightly bigger. Combined with the glass cover, it should result in a bezel-less effect in the final version.
The screen of the iPhone Air, from which the iPhone 20 may borrow design elements
Apple's anniversary smartphone, the often-rumored iPhone 20 Pro is believed to have both a glass-heavy design and much larger displays than usual. While the model is still far from becoming a reality, that hasn't s
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Apple's $999 M4 Mac mini is back at Amazon, plus save on M4 Pro model
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Inventory constraints continue to plague the M4 Mac mini line, but Amazon has two models with delivery dates in the near future, and one of them is on sale, too.
Amazon has M4 Mac mini models available right now.
Apple's M4 Mac mini has been hard to source, with a nearly month-long delay on the M4 spec with 16GB of RAM and 512GB of storage. But Amazon has units available to purchase now, with delivery estimates of Aug. 18-20 at press time.Buy M4 Mac mini 512GB for $999
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'Dave the Diver' splashes onto iPhone, iPad, and Mac in September
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Preorders for the popular fishing management sim "Dave the Diver" are now open, with the game slated for a mid-September release across Apple platforms.
Dave the Diver is coming to Apple devices on September 17
Dave the Diver blends deep-sea exploration with restaurant management. By day, you dive for fish, farm, and explore. By night, you serve sushi and juggle the chaos of running a booming seaside business.The game has been retooled for a mobile-first experience. Beverage pouring is now opera
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BOE really wants to make OLED panels for the iPad Air
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Chinese display manufacturer BOE really wants to be part of the iPad Air supply chain, and aims to take some of Apple's custom for the OLED panel away from Samsung Display.
Apple's iPad Air with M4, without OLED
The iPad Air is anticipated to gain an OLED panel as part of its spring 2027 refresh. While Samsung Display is widely expected to continue being the main OLED supplier for Apple, one company wants in on the action.According to TheElec on Tuesday, BOE is pushing to become a secondary disp
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Apple's Back to School offers have been extended, but you can do much better
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Apple has extended its unusually limited Back to School series of deals and they are not to be dismissed, but there are far greater discounts to be had from other resellers.
Apple's lates Back to School offer is now live - image credit: Apple
Even when it isn't raising prices, it is a rule with Apple that it will never actually have sales on its products, except for certain regular promotions in China. So for this latest deal, it is again falling back on offering Apple gift cards alongside selec
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Everyone at Apple is calling the foldable 'iPhone Ultra'
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A new rumor suggests that "everyone" at Apple calls the upcoming foldable iPhone the "iPhone Ultra," though that doesn't mean Apple will actually go with that name.
iPhone Fold could be called iPhone Ultra
Apple keeps things like marketing names under a tight lock and key. It is rare, if ever, that the public learns about what something might be called before it is released.However, you have to call the device something, and it seems a colloquial name has caught on internally at Apple. A social
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Golf's US Open Championship could come to Apple TV in latest sports bid
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Apple is reportedly in talks with the owners of golf's Open Championship to take over when NBC's license runs out in 2028, but other bids are in play.
Apple TV could be getting a golf championship
Sports rights have become a battleground as streamers seek to take over from legacy media. Apple has had small successes in getting rights for MLS, MLB, and F1, but its ambitions go much further.According to a report from The Guardian, Apple TV is in early discussions with the R&A about streaming r
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Apple fails to delay filing new App Store fees to court as Epic battle continues
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Apple is being forced to detail fees it wants to charge for outbound links in its continuing legal fight with Epic, and now it's only got 24 hours to file them.
A Fortnite parody of Apple's famous 1984 commercial - Image Credit: Epic Games.
The ever-ongoing legal battle between Apple and Epic Games over what Apple should charge apps within the App Store has hit a snag for the iPhone maker. In the current phase, the two are fighting in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Californ
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Apple Pay & Apple Card VP Jennifer Bailey is retiring
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The executive who spearheaded Apple Pay, Jennifer Bailey, is retiring after 12 years as Vice President of Internet Services and Apple Pay.
Jennifer Bailey is retiring after 23 years in Apple's employ
Under Bailey's leadership, Apple launched Apple Wallet, Apple Pay, and Apple Card. She also supervises Tap to Pay on iPhone, Apple Gift Cards, and Apple Cash internationally.She joined the company in 2003 as Vice President of Worldwide Online Stores in 2003, and was promoted in 2014.
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iOS 27 celebrates your friends' birthdays with fireworks
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New in iOS 27 is a birthday reminder that means if you are on a call with someone, your iPhone will tell you if it's their special day with fireworks! The gift is still on you, though.
Whether you remember to call them, or they passive-aggressively call you, iOS 27 will make sure you know it's their birthday.
There may not be a smaller addition to iOS 27, but the Phone app's birthday reminder is a really nice touch. In the current betas, if you call someone, the Phone app checks the contact card
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Apple stocking up on OLED screens to offset RAM and SSD prices
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Apple's supply chain is now holding more iPhone OLED panels with Apple also ordering more of them, all to offset the growing cost of buying the components.
An iPhone 17 Pro OLED display
While the general effect of the ongoing memory price surge has resulted in more expensive components for suppliers, it also has other effects on the supply chain. In the case of Apple's iPhone production lines, there have been changes in the way they work.According to sources cited by ETNews, Apple increased the
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Save up to $5,000 on LG OLED TVs, 32" UltraFine 6K monitor plunges to $1,099
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With preseason football about to commence and back-to-school shopping in full swing, sales at LG and Amazon slash up to 45% off OLED TVs and monitors for your Mac.
Save up to $5,000 on LG OLED TVs, 6K UltraFine monitor - Image credit: LG
A variety of models are included in today's sales at Amazon and LG, with 2026 C6 and G6 OLED televisions up to $5,000 off and an UltraFine 6K display marked down to the lowest price of the year. You can grab deals at both LG and Amazon as both retailers compete
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First hints emerge about how much extra Apple Intelligence features will cost
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Apple CEO Tim Cook said that there would be costs for some Apple Intelligence features, and iCloud+ tier limits on HomeKit Secure Video have popped up in the latest iOS 27 beta.
HomeKit Secure Video
On August 10, Apple released the fifth developer beta for its fall operating system updates. However, it seems the beta has hinted that there will be some changes to the way Apple prices iCloud+ for upper-tier users.One of the current benefits for iCloud+ is HomeKit Secure Video. The base 50GB plan i
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Amazon's $99 AirPods 4, $189 AirPods Pro 3, $449 AirPods Max 2 deals are still going strong
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AirPods deals are in full effect at Amazon this week, with AirPods 4, AirPods Pro 3, and AirPods Max 2 on sale at up to $100 off.
Save up to $100 on AirPods at Amazon today - Image credit: Apple
August discounts at Amazon are driving AirPods prices down to as low as $99, with AirPods Pro 3 a standout offer at $189.99 (a 30-day low price).Buy AirPods Pro 3 for $189.99
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