Apple’s App Store search data stores every single keystroke
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Apple’s App Store search data stores every single keystroke

Apple collects extensive data on App Store user interactions, including every keystroke and typing speed, which is used for personalized recommendations. This data collection was discovered by security researchers Mysk, who found that Apple records each keystroke with a timestamp, allowing the company to calculate typing speed and store the information. The data is sent to Apple and can be requested by users, but cannot be turned off. Apple's data collection is used to generate search suggestions [...]
iPhone’s 20th anniversary could be marked with an iPhone Fold 2, plus AirPods with cameras
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iPhone’s 20th anniversary could be marked with an iPhone Fold 2, plus AirPods with cameras

Apple is reportedly preparing multiple new releases for late 2027, including a 20th-anniversary iPhone and AirPods with cameras. The new iPhone is expected to have a bezel-free display, while the AirPods will feature cameras in their stems to enable object recognition and potentially enhance Siri functionality. The report also suggests that a second-generation folding iPhone may be released in 2027, following the expected launch of the first iPhone Fold in 2026. Each device is said to be [...]
Apple is developing the missing link for Tesla to get CarPlay: report
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Apple is developing the missing link for Tesla to get CarPlay: report

Apple is reportedly developing a new CarPlay technology that could enable Tesla to integrate the feature into its vehicles. The technology, known as "Route Sharing," would allow navigation apps to share routing data with the vehicle, addressing a key hurdle in Tesla's efforts to bring CarPlay to its cars. This development comes as Tesla continues to focus on its in-house UI, but some owners still want access to CarPlay's features. The addition of CarPlay could improve Tesla's [...]
AirPods Pro & Beats Studio Buds move to new firmware versions
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AirPods Pro & Beats Studio Buds move to new firmware versions

Apple has released new firmware updates for AirPods and Beats earbuds, continuing its steady rollout of bug fixes and performance improvements. AirPods Pro 2 and AirPods Pro 3 are receiving firmware version 8B41, while Beats Studio Buds are being updated to version 1B211. The updates arrive as the company expands AirPods features through software updates, including a new custom EQ feature previewed at WWDC 2026. Users can check their AirPods firmware version by opening the Settings app [...]
Apple plans to change its Hide My Email privacy feature that could make it less effective
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Apple plans to change its Hide My Email privacy feature that could make it less effective

Apple plans to modify its Hide My Email feature, which generates anonymous email addresses for paying iCloud+ customers, by changing the domain from @icloud.com to @private.icloud.com. This change will make it easier for apps and websites to identify and block anonymous sign-ups. Existing addresses will continue to function without interruption, but app and email providers will need to update their filtering to ensure uninterrupted service for customers relying on the feature. The change follows a recent incident [...]
iPhone part factory in India no longer in danger of shutting down
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iPhone part factory in India no longer in danger of shutting down

Indian regulators have dropped allegations against Apple supplier Tata, whose iPhone component factory in Hosur, Tamil Nadu, was accused of contaminating farm water. The Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board conducted five inspections from December 2025 to May 2026, but ultimately decided not to shut down the factory. A quarter of all iPhones sold worldwide are now made in India, with Tata playing a key role in producing iPhone backplates. The factory's continued operation is crucial for Apple's [...]
Strident leaker insists iPhone Fold is not delayed at all
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Strident leaker insists iPhone Fold is not delayed at all

A vocal leaker, Fixed Focus Digital, has denied reports of the iPhone Fold being delayed until 2027, contradicting previous rumors that Apple would announce the device in September 2026 but not ship until early 2027. The leaker's claims were made on Chinese social media site Weibo, where they quoted four headlines stating the delay, calling them "fake" and "ridiculous." The leaker also mentioned potential production capacity issues, but reiterated that the iPhone Fold will be launched as