Apple’s Silicon Valley real estate assets gain a $162M office building
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Apple’s Silicon Valley real estate assets gain a $162M office building

Apple has acquired a $162 million office building in Sunnyvale, California, at a 26.9 percent discount from its original sale price in 2022. The 194,624 square-foot building, located at 684 W. Maude Avenue, was previously subleased by Apple and is situated less than a mile from other Apple-owned office buildings in the area. This purchase marks the latest in a series of significant investments in Silicon Valley real estate by Apple, which has spent over $1 billion [...]
iOS 27 and iPadOS 27 bring massive performance boost
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iOS 27 and iPadOS 27 bring massive performance boost

Apple has announced significant performance upgrades for its iOS 27 and iPadOS 27 operating systems. The updates focus on speed and smoother use, with apps opening up to 30% quicker and AirDrop transfers becoming 80% faster. External drive transfers on iPads are up to five times faster, and devices will switch more smoothly between Wi-Fi and mobile data. The improvements are not limited to new hardware, with older models like the iPhone 11 also set to benefit [...]
Apple plans camera AirPods alongside upgraded foldable iPhone in 2027
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Apple plans camera AirPods alongside upgraded foldable iPhone in 2027

Apple plans to release camera-equipped AirPods in late 2027, alongside a next-generation foldable phone and a fresh iPhone model marking the product's 20th anniversary. The devices are part of Apple's biggest wave of new products yet, aiming to provide a boost to the company during its first full year under CEO John Ternus. The AirPods will feature computer-vision cameras that act as sensors, feeding visual context into Siri to enable users to ask questions about objects and [...]
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 [...]