Japan Forces Apple to Allow Non‑WebKit Browsers on iOS
Usman Qureshi / iphoneincanada - Japan’s new law is compelling Apple to allow non‑WebKit browser engines on iPhone by December, ending Safari exclusivity to boost competition.The post Japan Forces Apple to Allow Non‑WebKit Browsers on iOS first appeared on iPhone in Canada.
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Apple will bring GPT-5 to Apple Intelligence in iOS, iPad OS and macOS 26
Matt Tate / engadget - OpenAI finally released its long-awaited GPT-5 model this week, unsurprisingly proclaiming it its best yet with regards to coding, accuracy, safety and more. CEO Sam Altman even compared the jump up in quality to when the iPhone first adopted a Retina dis…
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Inside Photos in iOS 26 & macOS 26 -- refinements in Apple's image and video management tool
appleinsider - Apple Photos is the central location for storing images and videos you take on your iPhone. Here's how to use it in iOS 26, iPadOS 26, and macOS 26.Apple Photos on an iPhoneA mainstay of the Apple ecosystem, Photos is the base of operations for your perso…
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20 Reasons to Wait for the iPhone 17
Tim Hardwick / macrumors - The iPhone 17 series is now just weeks away. Apple's iPhone 17 event this year is rumored to be scheduled for Tuesday, September 9. If Apple follows the traditional pattern, iPhone 17 pre-orders would begin on the Friday, September 12. The new devices wou…
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Apple Pay at Center of New Trade Secret Lawsuit
Joe Rossignol / macrumors - New York-based law firm Kasowitz LLP today announced that it is filing a lawsuit against Apple on behalf of its client, Texas-based company Fintiv, over alleged theft of mobile wallet technology used to create Apple Pay.In a press release, the law firm sa…
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iOS 26 Public Beta 2 Now Available With These Features And Improvements
bgr - iOS 26 public beta 2 is now available to download, giving Apple Beta Software Program members even more features to play with.
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Apple Maps now helps cyclists navigate Hong Kong and Taiwan streets
appleinsider - Cyclists in Hong Kong and Taiwan can now tap into Apple Maps for safer, bike-friendly routes.Apple Maps adds cycling directions for Hong Kong and TaiwanCycling directions made their debut in iOS 14. The feature offers bike-friendly routes and details you …
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Apple Leads Global Tech Rally After Tariff Relief Announcement
Global tech shares, led by Apple, surged following new tariff relief measures that exempt major chipmakers like Apple and TSMC. The policy shift has lightened regulatory pressures and buoyed investor sentiment, sparking a welcome rally across the sector—even as critics wonder if the relief is more political theater than lasting reform.
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Apple's Real AI Crisis Isn't Siri, But the Talent It's Losing to Rivals
Tim Hardwick / macrumors - Apple has hemorrhaged around a dozen artificial intelligence staff to rivals since January, making it one of the prime victims in Silicon Valley's fierce AI talent war, reports the Financial Times.The exodus of staff from Apple's AI team over the last sev…
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Report: Apple to Switch to Advanced US-Made iPhone Camera Sensors
Hartley Charlton / macrumors - Apple will partner with Samsung to produce next-generation image sensor chips for upcoming iPhone models at a facility in Texas, marking a major departure from its exclusive reliance on Sony, according to the Financial Times.As part of its announcements s…
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MacBook Pro rumored to get OLED display in 2026
appleinsider - A new supply chain report from Korea backs up previous claims that Apple will ship a MacBook Pro in 2026 with an OLED screen made by Samsung Display.A MacBook Pro display, sans OLEDThe most recent previous rumors concerning the use of OLED in the MacBook …
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Apple Skirts Tariffs With $100 Billion US Manufacturing Investment
PYMNTS / pymnts - Apple said it is increasing its investment in the U.S. by $100 billion, reaching a $600 billion projected investment over the next four years. [contact-form-7] That investment comes alongside its new American Manufacturing Program (AMP), which aims to inc…
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Japan orders Apple to open iPhone to rival browser engines by end of 2025
techspot - Japan has officially ordered Apple to allow third-party browser engines on iOS, setting a clear deadline of December 2025. The move comes as part of new guidelines published under the Mobile Software Competition Act (MSCA), which expands on Japan's recent…
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Apple Watch Ultra 3 Launching This September: What to Expect
Joe Rossignol / macrumors - The long wait for an Apple Watch Ultra 3 is nearly over, and a handful of new features and changes have been rumored for the device.Below, we recap what to expect from the Apple Watch Ultra 3:A slightly larger displaySatellite connectivity for sending and…
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Apple CEO Tim Cook gifts President Trump gold & glass commemorative plaque
appleinsider - In addition to the announcements to expand US investments to $600 billion, Apple CEO Tim Cook provided a piece of Gorilla Glass and a golden stand to President Donald Trump to commemorate the news.Apple CEO Tim Cook and President Donald TrumpApple has bee…
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Apple's box office hit 'F1 The Movie' races back into IMAX in August
appleinsider - Apple Original Films is bringing "F1 The Movie" back to theaters in IMAX, following its record-breaking run as the company's most successful release to date.Brad Pitt in "F1"After an impressive box office run, Apple Original's hit film"F1 The Movie" is he…
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Apple Won't Be Impacted by India Tariff Increase
Juli Clover / macrumors - U.S. President Donald Trump is increasing the tariff on goods from India to 50 percent starting on August 27, but Apple's manufacturing in the country won't be affected.Semiconductors and derivative products like iPhones are already exempt from the existi…
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Incredibly sketchy rumor says Apple will make 'Liquid Silicone' iPhone 17 cases
appleinsider - Leaker Majin Bu has combined his mixed track record of iPhone 17 rumors with his mixed track record of case rumors, to produce a questionable report about Apple's forthcoming iPhone case designs.Purported Apple iPhone 17 cases. Note the Camera Control cut…
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Apple Park Visitor Center's Rooftop Terrace is Temporarily Closed
Joe Rossignol / macrumors - If you are planning to head to the Apple Park Visitor Center this month, be aware that the rooftop terrace will be temporarily closed.Apple says the rooftop terrace will be receiving some unspecified "improvements," and it will be closed until Monday, Sep…
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Apple expected to announce another $100B U.S. manufacturing investment
appleinsider - After an early-morning tease, further reports claim that Apple will invest another $100 billion into manufacturing in the United States, and President Donald Trump is expected to announce it on Wednesday alongside CEO Tim Cook.Tim Cook [left], President D…
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