Apple Plans to Launch Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses Competitor Within Two Years: Report

Apple is reportedly developing a custom chip to power a pair of smart glasses that could launch within the next two years. According to a Bloomberg report, these glasses are expected to arrive with a camera and microphones, and could function like the Ray-Ban Meta AI glasses. The in-house chip is being designed for power efficiency to support the wearable device.

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iPhone 17e to Enter Trial Production Soon, Could Debut in May 2026, Tipster Claims

iPhone 17e could be launched in May 2026, according to a new leak that suggests Apple is looking to position the successor to the iPhone 16e against midrange phones from Chinese rivals. It appears that Apple could launch new versions of the entry-level "e" model every year.

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iOS 18.5 Release Candidate Rolls Out to Beta Testers With Satellite Connectivity on iPhone 13

iOS 18.5 is expected to roll out to users in the coming days, and Apple has already rolled out the iOS 18.5 release candidate to beta testers. The update will introduce changes to the Apple TV app on third-party devices and add new functionality to the iOS Screen Time feature. iPhone 13 users will gain access to satellite features through supported network providers.

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Apple Seeds iOS 18.5 Developer Beta 3 Update for iPhone; Public Beta 2 Also Released

Apple on Monday rolled out the iOS 18.5 Developer Beta 3 update to developers and beta testers. It arrives as a minor update for the iPhone with similar features in tow. Alongside, it bundles fixes for a bug that caused black screen to appear on the new Apple Vision Pro. Apple also seeded the iOS 18.5 Public Beta 2 update with a handful of changes compared to the publ...

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Apple Asks US Appeals Court to Pause Ruling in Epic Games Case

Apple told the San Francisco-based 9th US Circuit Court of Appeals in a filing on Wednesday that it will be irreparably harmed if the April 30 order is not put on hold while the iPhone maker’s legal challenge is pending.

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Apple Watch Shipments Fall for 2nd Consecutive Year Due to Lack of New Model, Minimal Upgrades: Report

Apple is said to have seen a significant decline in the demand for its smartwatches in most regions. As per a market research firm, 2024 was the second consecutive year where Apple Watch shipments declined by a striking margin. One of the most notable areas where shipments fell is North America, the Cupertino-based tech giant’s home turf. This is attributed to the l...

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LiveCaller Launched as Free Truecaller Alternative for iPhone Users With iOS 18

LiveCaller has been launched as a free real-time caller ID application for iPhones and an alternative to Truecaller and Hiya. Leveraging Apple's iOS 18.2 framework, it displays caller details directly on the screen. The app offers free protection against spam, robocalls, telemarketers, and fraud. Unlike its competitors, LiveCaller doesn't require contact access or use...

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Google App for iOS Gets AI-Powered ‘Simplify’ Feature to Break Down Complex Text

Google app for iOS is getting a new artificial intelligence (AI) feature that will allow users to help understand complex text in articles and web pages. The Mountain View-based tech giant began shipping the feature, dubbed Simplify, starting Tuesday. It is powered by Gemini AI models. Users can highlight the desired text to get an AI-generated rewrite that breaks dow...

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iOS 18.5 Release Candidate Rolls Out to Beta Testers With Satellite Connectivity on iPhone 13

iOS 18.5 is expected to roll out to users in the coming days, and Apple has already rolled out the iOS 18.5 release candidate to beta testers. The update will introduce changes to the Apple TV app on third-party devices and add new functionality to the iOS Screen Time feature. iPhone 13 users will gain access to satellite features through supported network providers.

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Xiaomi Mix 5 Rumoured to Return With Under-Display Selfie Camera

Xiaomi unveiled its Mix 4 back in 2021 with an under-display camera. The handset was one of the first mainstream flagships to offer the new camera technology that hides the front-facing sensor under the display. Rumours surrounding its possible successor, Xiaomi Mix 5, surfaced briefly in 2022 and 2023, before fading into silence—until recently. Now, the latest leak...

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Apple Said to Be Testing Under-Display Face ID on iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max Models

Apple is believed to offer a significant redesign for its iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max. A new leak coming out of China states that the company is testing under-display Face ID technology for the iPhone 18 Pro models. The vanilla iPhone 18 and iPhone 18 Slim (Air) could retain the Dynamic Island feature.

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