गुरुग्राम के स्टूडेंट ने एक LibrePods नाम का ऐप तैयार किया है जो कि लगभग फुल AirPods अनुभव को एंड्रॉयड और Linux डिवाइसेज में फ्री में लेकर आता है जो कि अब तक सिर्फ एप्पल डिवाइसेज तक ही सीमित थे। AirPods के सबसे स्मार्ट फीचर्स सिर्फ आईफोन पर उपलब्ध होते हैं। जबकि एंड्रॉयड से पेयर होने पर एयरपोड्स एक सामान्य ब्लूटूथ ईयरबड्स जैसे काम करते हैं।

Apple has filed a patent with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) that indicates the use of audio indicators during recordings. The patent titled "Secure Audio Indicators For Electronic Devices" suggests that Apple is looking to tackle growing privacy concerns around smart glasses. It could address the risk of their cameras and microphones recording people in public without their consent.

Siri AI is confirmed to be available for public access across iOS 27, iPadOS 27, macOS 27, and visionOS 27 later this year. Now, the Cupertino-based tech company is gearing up to partner with publishers to use their content to improve Siri AI. The deal could help the AI-powered voice assistant answer questions about current events and information. The iPhone maker has proposed a variable compensation plan with publishers.

Apple has been widely rumoured to finally mark its foray into the foldable smartphone market this year with its first-ever foldable iPhone, which could debut alongside the iPhone 18 lineup. A recent report, however, suggests that the purported handset, dubbed the iPhone Ultra, could have an extremely limited initial rollout. Only one region is potentially expected to receive the foldable iPhone at launch, with supply restrictions and pricing concerns reportedly cited as the possible reasons.

Apple will reportedly pay LG and Samsung a significantly lower price for their OLED panels, which will be found on the iPhone 18 Pro Max. The price is said to be significantly lower than what the company is paying for the iPhone 17 Pro Max’s OLED panel. The report highlights that the company was paying between $110 (about Rs. 10,500) and $120 (roughly Rs. 11,500) to the same suppliers for each OLED screen for the current generation iPhone 17 Pro Max. Moreover, new details about the iPhone 18 have surfaced online.

WhatsApp is reportedly testing new chat themes with animated wallpapers on iOS. It is said to be available in the WhatsApp beta for iOS 26.31.10.74 update, which is available on the TestFlight programme. It could include Featured, Doodle, and Minimal categories for chat themes. The Featured themes category is said to include animated wallpapers.

Apple Arcade will add two puzzle games in September, alongside three other titles and several updates to existing games. Block Blast!+ and Art of Fauna: Cozy Puzzles+ will arrive on September 3, while NFL Retro Bowl ’27, Colouring Games for Families+ and Let’s Play! Oink Games+ will also join the service that day. August updates include new packs for puffies., 200 levels for Simon’s Cat - Blast Time and a milestone update for Stitch. The catalogue has more than 200 games.

Researchers discovered a critical flaw in Zoom that could allow an attacker to take full control of another user's device during a live meeting without any action from the victim. All Zoom Workplace clients on all supported platforms before versions 7.1.5 and 7.0.6 using end-to-end encryption settings are still vulnerable. The researchers state that the vulnerability is a memory-corruption bug that exploits Zoom's annotation feature.

The iPhone 18 series is expected to be launched later this year alongside the company's first foldable iPhone. While Apple has yet to confirm any details about the upcoming models in its next-generation flagship lineup, the rumour mill has pointed towards a staggered launch strategy. The Cupertino-based tech giant, however, seems to have provided a hint about its plans in the latest iOS 27 beta code, which reportedly references six unreleased iPhone models.

Apple will raise the prices of all iPhone models by the September 8, with the launch of the new iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, and iPhone Ultra, according to a tipster. The company will likely also raise the prices of its older models that are on sale, including the iPhone 17, iPhone Air, and iPhone 17e, while discontinuing the current flagship iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max, along with the 2024-launched iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus. Further, the tipster claims that all new and old iPhone models will see a price hike of $100 (roughly Rs. 10,000).

Apple Pay is reportedly nearing its India debut, with Business Standard suggesting a launch around late September or October. The service could initially work with Visa and Mastercard credit cards, while UPI payments may be unavailable. Apple is also said to be negotiating transaction fees with major banks, with the proposed charge coming from interchange revenue rather than customers or merchants. Payments industry executive Amrish Rau expects the service to enter India this year as credit card transactions continue to grow alongside UPI.

Apple’s first foldable iPhone could arrive with silver and dark blue finishes, based on leaked third-party camera protectors shared by a tipster. The images also appear to reveal a dual-camera rear setup. Previous reports suggest Apple is working on a crease-resistant inner display using a liquid metal or 3D-printed hinge. The device could measure 4.5mm when folded and feature a titanium and aluminium frame. Pricing is expected to start above $2,000 (roughly Rs. 1,90,500), while analysts predict strong demand for Apple’s entry into foldables.

Apple is planning a major overhaul of its entire Apple Watch lineup, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman writes in the latest edition of his weekly newsletter ‘Power On’. The company is reportedly working on new styles for the future Apple Watch models. Moreover, the tech giant is also said to be considering bringing back ceramic case options for its wearables, which could be launched later this year or in 2027. Similarly, Apple is also planning to launch the new Apple Watch models in new colour options and band options, along with “a series of new health and fitness-related upgrades”, Gurman highlights. Apart from this, Apple’s industrial design team is also reportedly exploring a “broader rethink of its smartwatches over the past year or so”.

The soaring prices of memory components have affected tech companies across the industry, with even Apple unable to absorb the costs fully. The Cupertino-based tech giant has already raised prices of several products in recent months, although the iPhone 17 series has so far avoided a similar fate in most markets. But that could change very soon. A new leak claims that Apple could announce a price hike for its flagship smartphone lineup very soon.

A fresh leak has outlined the expected specifications of the iPhone 18 Pro Max, pointing to upgrades across the display, chipset, cameras, battery and connectivity. Separately, a new report claims Apple is working with suppliers to secure enough DRAM before the launch of the iPhone 18 series, amid broader memory supply constraints. Earlier reports also suggest the company is evaluating new memory suppliers and could increase RAM across the lineup to support additional Apple Intelligence features.

Apple’s first foldable iPhone is finally expected to debut this year alongside the iPhone 18 Pro models. While the Cupertino-based tech giant has yet to confirm the details, a new report suggests that the purported handset could have a significant impact on the foldable smartphone market. Samsung is reported to maintain its leadership position, but Apple’s foray into this segment could lead to an increase in foldable smartphone shipments by 20 percent, with wider adoption of book-style foldables also playing a key factor.

Apple reportedly opened a lottery programme for US retail employees interested in helping at its upcoming iPhone launch event. The memo, allegedly shared by Apple with retail staff, suggests the event will take place during the first half of September. Selected employees will help manage attendee queues, check in guests, greet visitors, and provide directions.

Telegram was briefly taken down by Apple from the App Store after a "takedown extortionist" planted illegal pornographic content in a public chat, Telegram’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Pavel Durov, revealed on Tuesday. Durov explained that the attacker tricked Telegram’s moderation tools by using the platform’s message-editing functionality, calling this a “technical trick”. The attacker “planted” AI-modified pornographic content by editing an old message in “an active group chat”. Hence, other members of the group were unable to see and report the illegal content. He said that takedown extortionists use automated accounts to post illegal content in public groups.

Apple has been rumoured to mark the iPhone's 20th anniversary with one of the biggest design overhauls in years. The handset, which is expected to debut as the iPhone 20, is believed to launch in 2027. While the Cupertino-based tech giant remains tight-lipped about its in-development devices, a tipster has suggested that Apple is currently prototyping two new display sizes, including a 6.4-inch panel that could debut on the purported iPhone 20 Pro.

The iPhone 18e could receive a RAM upgrade to 9GB, according to analysts Jeff Pu and Ming-Chi Kuo, with the change also expected for the standard iPhone 18. The additional memory may improve on-device Apple Intelligence performance despite rising DRAM prices driven by AI demand. Earlier reports indicate the handset will retain a 6.1-inch OLED display, a 60Hz refresh rate and a single 48-megapixel rear camera, while adopting Apple's A20 chipset built on TSMC's 2nm process.

Apple has agreed to acquire Czech materials science company PlasmaSolve through a subsidiary, according to a notice published on the European Commission's website. The company develops plasma simulation software that helps manufacturers refine production processes and model advanced coatings. Its MatSight platform supports physical vapour deposition simulations used in manufacturing. Although Apple has not revealed its plans for the acquisition, the technology could help improve production techniques for future devices expected to feature new materials, finishes and industrial designs.

Apple may unveil its first camera-equipped AirPods sooner than expected, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. The report points to a second prototype, codenamed B790, that appears closer to release than the previously known B798 model. References to B790 have surfaced in iOS 27, while earlier reports indicate the earbuds will support Visual Intelligence instead of photography. Apple is also said to be evaluating AirPods Ultra branding, with the more advanced B798 version still expected to arrive in late 2027.

The growing number of AI-generated bug reports has reportedly prompted Apple to limit security submissions. Cybersecurity firm Bynario reportedly states that it discovered more than 50 potential security flaws in Apple's macOS operating system within three weeks, including a privilege escalation chain that could allow attackers to take full control of a Mac. As AI speeds up vulnerability discovery, Apple still needs to manually verify each report before issuing a fix.

Apple is currently exploring ways to bring health and fitness tracking capabilities to its smart glasses and AR headsets, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman claims. However, the tech giant reportedly does not plan to bring the said functionalities with the first-generation smart glasses, which are expected to launch next year. With the future smart glasses, Apple will reportedly equip the wearable with a “range of sensors” to record health and fitness-related data and the user’s movements to offer the functionalities. The company is said to be currently exploring different ways it can implement this with the smaller form factor of smart glasses.

Apple’s first foldable iPhone is widely rumoured to launch later this year alongside the iPhone 18 Pro models. While the Cupertino-based tech giant has yet to confirm its plans, a seasoned journalist believes it could be the company’s most expensive iPhone model to date. To make it more accessible to prospective buyers, Apple is reported to offer the purported foldable, known as the iPhone Ultra, via the recently announced Apple Upgrade leasing programme.

Apple on Thursday announced its financial results for the third quarter (Q3) of fiscal 2026 (FY26). The Cupertino-based tech giant claims to have recorded its strongest June quarter to date, posting a quarterly revenue of $109.4 billion (roughly Rs. 10.43 lakh crore). Apple has attributed its growth to strong performances across the iPhone, Mac and Services businesses, which also saw the company record double-digit revenue growth in every geographic segment.

Google has released a new update for the Gemini for macOS app, bringing new capabilities to the AI chatbot on Apple’s desktops and laptops. The update is currently being rolled out to all users globally. It upgrades the Gemini for macOS app with the ability to generate transcriptions from a user’s natural language voice inputs. Google says that the feature will allow users to “create, edit, and summarise” with the Gemini for macOS app, regardless of the app the user is currently using. To access the ability, users must long-press the function key on their macOS device, and then they can “speak naturally into any window” on their device. The “intelligent dictation” functionality is turned on by default, the tech giant said.

Apple is reportedly preparing to expand its smart home portfolio with three new Siri AI-powered devices. The lineup will likely include a smart home hub, a refreshed Apple TV and an updated HomePod mini, with launches expected from this autumn through early next year. The hub is tipped to offer facial recognition, smart home controls and a new software platform based on tvOS. Apple is also said to be developing additional home products, including a robotic hub with a movable 9-inch screen.

Apple has launched Apple Upgrade in the US as its new device leasing programme, the tech giant announced on Tuesday. The programme has been launched in collaboration with Klarna, the digital payments and short-term consumer credit provider. Apple Upgrade offers 12 months and 24 months leasing options for select iPhone and Apple Watch models, while providing 24 months and 36 months leasing options for select Mac and iPad models. Apple says that customers can earn 3 percent “Daily Cash back” when they make their lease payments with Apple Card.

iOS 26.6 is currently available. Users with iPhone 11 and later can install the update. iPhone users can also manually check for it by heading to Settings > General > Software Update and selecting Update Now. The update includes bug fixes and security patches. It also optimises the Spotlight search index, getting it ready for iOS 27.

Apple has reached the late-stage testing phase for three new Apple Watch models, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. Apple Watch Series 12 (Wi-Fi only), Watch Series 12 (Cellular), and Watch Ultra 4, internally codenamed N237, N238, and N240, are expected to be launched this year. However, the report indicates that the Cupertino-based tech giant will not launch the Apple Watch SE 4 this year, considering that the Watch SE 3 was launched in September 2025 with a “major refresh” and other enhancements. The company reportedly made the decision to maintain the “usual extended gap” between the two models.

Apple is reportedly preparing its first smart glasses for a WWDC 2027 unveiling, with consumer availability expected later that year. Bloomberg's Mark Gurman says the company has delayed the product to refine privacy protections and evaluate different camera designs. Apple is said to be developing new hardware and software safeguards, favouring on-device AI processing while avoiding features such as facial recognition. The glasses are expected to offer AI assistance, audio playback, phone calls and Siri support as part of Apple's broader 2027 hardware lineup.

Apple is said to be gearing up to introduce a new device leasing programme, called Apple Upgrade, tomorrow (Tuesday). According to a seasoned journalist, it is expected to cover most of the iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch models in the company’s portfolio. It will reportedly be available only in the US, allowing customers to lease an iPhone or Apple Watch for 24 months.

Claude's Voice Mode has received a major beta update that brings support for the Opus and Sonnet AI models alongside new connected services. Users can now access Gmail, Google Calendar, Google Docs, Slack and web search while speaking with the chatbot, without switching back to text. The update also allows seamless transitions between voice and text conversations, retains chat context across both modes and expands Voice Mode's capabilities beyond its earlier dependence on the Haiku model.

WhatsApp is rolling out a new design for message bubbles on iOS. In the latest update, the Message bubbles are said to be rounder than before, and shared media files appear without the traditional borders. The update reportedly complements the Liquid Glass changes. This feature is available to some beta testers. We can expect the design to reach more iOS users in the coming weeks.

Apple could raise the price of the iPhone 18 Pro Max, according to a leak. The handset is tipped to start at CNY 11,000 (roughly Rs. 1,56,700) in China, around CNY 1,000 (roughly Rs. 14,200) more than its predecessor. The reported increase is linked to Apple's A20 Pro chip, which is expected to use TSMC's 2nm process, and rising memory prices. The leak also claims Apple has secured a large share of TSMC's early 2nm production capacity.

Apple’s long-rumoured foldable iPhone is expected to be launched in September alongside the iPhone 18 Pro models. A forecast shared by a market research firm suggests that the purported handset could capture as much as a 25 percent share in global foldable smartphone shipments within months of entering the segment. Samsung, which recently launched the new generation Galaxy Z foldables, is expected to retain the top spot with a 28 percent share.

Apple released the second public betas of iOS 27 and iPadOS 27 on Thursday. Building upon the release of the first public beta earlier this month, it provides Apple users with another opportunity to test its upcoming operating systems ahead of their stable release later this year. Among the most notable features on iPhone is the new Siri AI experience, which is smarter and has contextual awareness and multi-step task execution capabilities.

Apple is planning a major overhaul for the entire Mac lineup, according to a report. The Cupertino-based tech giant is said to be planning to refresh all the Mac devices it currently sells by next year. The report highlights that Apple wishes to “capitalise” on the growing demand for more powerful devices, which the unprecedented AI boom has reportedly fueled. While a few devices might arrive by the end of this year, other devices are said to launch next year. The company will reportedly first refresh the new 14-inch MacBook Pro, codenamed J804, with the Apple Silicon M6 processor, making it one of the first devices to feature the chipset.

Google has introduced an upgraded migration system in Android 17 that makes switching from an iPhone to an Android phone easier. The new built-in tool supports wireless transfer of additional data, including Google Account details, saved passwords, Wi-Fi credentials and eSIM information, alongside existing content such as photos, contacts and messages. The feature is rolling out to select Pixel devices and Samsung's Galaxy Z Flip 8 and Galaxy Z Fold 8, with wider Android support planned for the future.

Apple raised prices across much of its hardware portfolio in India last month. While iPads, Macs, and other smart home devices were affected by the price hikes, iPhones have been spared till now, but that may soon change. According to a tipster, the Cupertino-based tech giant could soon raise prices for the iPhone 17 series in India. Fresh iPhone stocks are reportedly expected to reach dealers in India by next weekend.

Apple's first foldable smartphone has reportedly been spotted in the iOS 27 beta code, according to a report. Expected to be called iPhone Ultra, the foldable is said to pack a multi-battery setup. The report highlights that the code strings say, “The batteries in this iPhone are performing as expected,” and “the health of the batteries in this iPhone has significantly degraded.” The latter appears to be a warning that might appear when the iPhone Ultra’s battery health falls below 80 percent. Similarly, the code strings also reportedly mention specific situations, including one where one of the batteries of the foldable iPhone model might not be a genuine Apple part.

Apple is said to have developed more powerful versions of its proprietary M2 and M3-series processors before deciding against bringing them to market. According to a seasoned journalist, the Cupertino-based tech giant worked on M2 Extreme and M3 Extreme chips in 2022, which would sit above the existing Ultra lineup. These SoCs would reportedly have featured twice the CPU and GPU core counts offered by Apple's Ultra chips at the time.

Apple has increased the prices of its Apple Music and Apple One subscription plans for both new and existing subscribers in India. The revised pricing is already live across both Apple platforms and affects multiple tiers, including Apple Music’s Individual, Family, and Student plans, as well as Apple One bundles. The latest revision comes less than two years after Apple last increased Apple Music subscription prices.

Apple is expected to launch the iPhone 18 series in September, comprising the Pro models and the iPhone Ultra. According to a recent report, the Cupertino-based tech giant could bring one of the biggest camera upgrades in recent years. The diagnostics log, which reportedly originated from the recently leaked internal Tata Electronics files, suggests that the iPhone 18 Pro Max will feature a new Sony main camera sensor with variable aperture support.

WhatsApp has begun rolling out its full username feature to a limited number of users on Android and iOS, according to WABetaInfo. The update allows eligible users to connect with new people without sharing their phone numbers while keeping phone number-based accounts intact. Users can manage their usernames from settings, receive in-chat notifications when contacts update usernames, and optionally enable a username key for added privacy. The rollout is expected to expand gradually, with wider availability planned later this year.

The European Commission, offering big relief to major tech giants, has now added six new product categories to the existing list of devices that are exempted from the EU Batteries Regulation 2023/1542. The rule no longer requires wearables, like smartwatches, fitness trackers, electric toys, and other devices within the scope of the ATEX Directive for “equipment used in explosive atmospheres such as explosion-proof motors, sensors, pumps, or forklift trucks”. This means that OEMs, like Apple and Samsung, do not have to launch new models of the Apple Watch and Galaxy Watch with user-replaceable batteries.

Apple is said to be preparing one of the biggest upgrades to the iPad mini in years. According to a report, the Cupertino-based tech giant could launch a refreshed version of its compact tablet equipped with an OLED display. The purported device is reportedly slated to debut as early as this fall, with a release expected by October. Separately, Apple is also said to be working on refreshed versions of the entry-level iPad and iPad Air with updated hardware.

WhatsApp is reportedly rolling out a shortcut that lets iPhone users access Apple's microphone modes directly during calls. According to WABetaInfo, the feature is available with WhatsApp for iOS version 26.27.74 and is expected to expand to more users over time. The shortcut reportedly opens Apple's built-in microphone menu, allowing users to switch between Standard, Voice Isolation, Wide Spectrum and Automatic modes. Unlike Android, WhatsApp is said to rely on Apple's existing audio processing instead of its own system.

Apple Back to School sale is now live in India, offering discounts on MacBook models and iPad models, along with the opportunity for students, their parents, and teachers to get their hands on various accessories, like the AirPods 4, Apple Pencil, and AirTags for free. The MacBook Air (2026) with the M5 processor can be purchased at a starting price of Rs. 1,37,900, including the Students Savings discount. Additionally, customers can choose to get the base AirPods 4 or the pack of four AirTags bundle for free. Alternatively, they can choose to get AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) at Rs. 5,000 or the AirPods Pro 3 at Rs. 13,000.

Apple will equip the next-generation iPad Mini with an 8.4-inch “hybrid” OLED display, with the low-temperature polycrystalline silicon (LTPS) technology, a tipster claims. The compact tablet will reportedly offer a fixed refresh rate of 60Hz refresh rate, which is identical to its predecessor, which was launched in October 2024 with an 8.3-inch Liquid Retina IPS LCD screen and the A17 Pro chipset. This comes despite the rumours that the new iPad Mini model will be the first in the lineup to ship with an OLED display.