Apple May Unveil iOS 26 at WWDC 2025 Instead of iOS 19; Said to Adopt Year-Based Naming Strategy

WWDC 2025 will kick off in June and has been rumoured to be a stage where Apple might unveil iOS 19, its latest OS update for the iPhone, along with more firmware iterations for its devices. However, a recent report indicates that iOS 19 may not arrive at all. While the company will indeed preview the upcoming iOS firmware, it is said to be not known as iOS 19 at all...

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Qualcomm Releases Study Showing That Its Modems Beat Apple’s C1

Qualcomm's modem chips worked better than a rival component developed by Apple, a study commissioned by the former said. The iPhone 16e, the first smartphone to use Apple’s in-house C1 modem, was slower to download and upload information on T-Mobile’s 5G network in New York City than Qualcomm-powered Android devices, according to a report by Cellular Insights

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WhatsApp for iPad With Support for Stage Manager and Other Multitasking Features Released

WhatsApp for iPad was launched on Monday after years of being in development and availability limited to beta testers. The app brings native full-screen support for the Meta-owned instant messaging client, enabling users to send and receive text messages and keep in touch with each other via voice and video calls. WhatsApp for iPad includes support for key iPad featur...

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Apple Planning Extensive iPhone Redesigns Over Next Three Years, Tipster Claims

Apple's upcoming iPhone 17 series will reportedly feature a redesigned rear camera module, according to a tipster who claims the successors to the iPhone 17 lineup will also arrive with significant design changes. Apple is said to be working on a full-screen iPhone with an under-display camera, and the launch timeline for such a smartphone has now been leaked.

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Apple to Launch Smart Home Hub With AI, Built-In Camera by the End of This Year: Gurman

Apple has long been rumoured to revamp its smart home device lineup with a new tabletop device that can move around a user’s desk and has a robotic arm. However before this purported device is introduced to the market, the Cupertino-based tech giant may introduce a lower-end version that cuts down on several marquee features to retain a lower price tag. A seasoned j...

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Apple Smart Glasses Said to Arrive By 2026-End With Built-In Siri Support

Apple is reportedly developing smart glasses that are expected to rival Ray-Ban Meta AI glasses. A Bloomberg report suggests a 2026-end launch for the Cupertino company's smart glasses. Apple's smart glasses are expected to be equipped with cameras, microphones for Siri integration, and a built-in speaker for additional functionalities.

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iPhone 17 Air Said to Require Optional Battery Case to Offer One Day of Battery Life on a Single Charge

iPhone 17 Air (or Slim) is anticipated to go official in September alongside the vanilla iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max. The new model, which is expected to replace the iPhone 16 Plus, is likely to arrive as the thinnest iPhone ever. As we wait for the official reveal, a report emerged about the battery capability of the iPhone 17 Air. The new model wi...

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Made in India iPhones Will Still Be Cheaper in the US, Even With Donald Trump's 25 Percent Tariff: GTRI Report

Manufacturing iPhones in India remains significantly more cost-effective than in the US, even with a potential 25 percent tariff, according to a report from the Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI). US President Donald Trump recently threatened to impose a 25 percent tariff on Apple if it increases production in India, but GTRI suggests India's economic viability f...

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Xiaomi Surpasses Apple to Lead Wearables Market in Q1 2025 With 19 Percent Market Share: Canalys

Xiaomi captured the top spot in the Q1 2025 wearable band market, boosted by refreshed Mi Band and Redmi Watch models earlier this year, according to a Canalys report. The company's shipments surged 44 percent YoY, as Apple dropped to second place, and Huawei, Samsung, and Garmin followed. A new study also highlights affordability, long battery life, and health tracki...

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Xiaomi Surpasses Apple to Lead Wearables Market in Q1 2025 With 19 Percent Market Share: Canalys

Xiaomi captured the top spot in the Q1 2025 wearable band market, boosted by refreshed Mi Band and Redmi Watch models earlier this year, according to a Canalys report. The company's shipments surged 44 percent YoY, as Apple dropped to second place, and Huawei, Samsung, and Garmin followed. A new study also highlights affordability, long battery life, and health tracki...

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Xiaomi XRING O1 Die Shot Reveals Details of 10-Core CPU, 6-Core NPU and More

Xiaomi XRING O1 was unveiled Thursday on the Xiaomi 15S Pro, marking the company's first in-house chipset. Built on TSMC's advanced 3nm N3E process technology, the XRING O1 features a 10-core CPU, 6-core NPU, and 16-core GPU. A die shot of the XRING O1 reveals the layout of various components on the chipset.

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