Month: August 2026

As the UK government presses again for unwarranted access to private user data, Apple has issued another complaint asking the country’s independent judicial body to intervene.The UK wants Apple to break its iCloud security.In 2024, the UK reworked its laws to give it the authority to not only legally but also secretly demand Apple help…

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On August 3, 2009, Google CEO Eric Schmidt resigned from the Apple board of directors amid increasing competition between the two companies. (via Cult of Mac – Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.) Go to Source Author: Luke Dormehl

On this week’s episode of the Smart Home Insider podcast, Z-Wave Alliance char Avi Rosenthal joins us to talk about the U.S. robovac ban, Apple’s smart home launch plans, and why Z-Wave is still worth using in a current smart home.Smart Home Insider PodcastAs the chairman of the Z-Wave Alliance board, plus years of industry…

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Apple wants its future glasses and headsets to double as health and fitness devices, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reports. In the latest edition of his “Power On” newsletter, Gurman said the ambition traces back to Vision Pro’s early development, when Apple weighed a number of ambitious health and fitness features for the headset. Among the ideas…

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The 20th-anniversary iPhone is rumored to share some design elements with the iPhone Air, with a glass-heavy construction that includes even better cooling capabilities than the ultra-thin model.iPhone Air, which the 20th-anniversary iPhone may look like in 2027Apple is widely anticipated to bring out a 20th-anniversary model of the iPhone in late 2027. While the…

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Apple’s lawsuit against OpenAI has brought new attention to reports that some former employees retained access to confidential files through their personal iCloud accounts after leaving the company.iCloud Drive in the Files appMore than half a dozen former Apple employees told The Information that documents shared with them during their employment remained accessible after Apple…

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A new leak doubles down on the iPhone Fold being launched in September 2026, and says production difficulties were surmounted without the rumored extensive redesign.Once again, the iPhone Fold is said to be on track for a September 2026 launch – image credit: AppleInsiderDespite some reports saying that the folding phone industry was likely to…

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Apple’s first camera-equipped AirPods could launch as soon as next month, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. Apple has reportedly spent years working on camera-equipped AirPods under the code name “B798,” as part of a broader AI wearables push that also encompasses smart glasses and a wearable AI pendant. That model had been on track for…

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On August 12, a thin band of Spain, Portugal, Russia, Iceland, and Greenland will be in the path of totality for the 2026 Solar Eclipse, and you probably don’t want to use your iPhone to capture it. Here’s how you can snag some pictures of the event without ruining your equipment.Image Credit: NASA/Bill IngallsAs the…

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Chargeasap’s tiny Miko charger nails portability with its clever cable design, but its compact size comes at a cost. (via Cult of Mac – Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.) Go to Source Author: Rajesh Pandey

Towards the end of July, we began tracking major discounts on the 2026 MacBook Pro, with up to $500 off select models on Amazon. These sales are still available this week, and Amazon has even sweetened the pot for select devices with sales that are better than we saw during the July event. Note: MacRumors…

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Earlier this year, Apple informed the European Union that it had agreed to acquire certain assets and hire employees from PlasmaSolve, according to a notice published today on the European Commission’s website. Apple Inc. (“Apple”), through a subsidiary, will acquire the entire issued share capital of PlasmaSolve s.r.o. (“PlasmaSolve”) and offer employment to and hire…

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