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Expand Expanding CloseApple’s TV app just added autoplaying video to more parts of the app
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Expand Expanding CloseiOS 26 made one of iPhone’s wildest, most unique features a lot better
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Expand Expanding CloseApple debuts RC for tvOS 26.4, watchOS 26.4, and more
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Expand Expanding CloseiPadOS 26.4 RC available now, and public launch soon
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Expand Expanding CloseiPhone 18 rumors say Pro models will get exclusive camera upgrade
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Expand Expanding CloseAirPods Max 2 are here, but rumors say a bigger overhaul might be coming
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Expand Expanding CloseApple One is better than ever, here are my favorite recent additions
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Expand Expanding CloseiPhone 18 Pro: Three new design updates are coming this year
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Expand Expanding CloseiPadOS 26.4: Here are four new features coming soon to iPad
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Expand Expanding CloseApple TV’s new Keanu Reeves comedy looks hilarious, here’s the trailer
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Expand Expanding CloseiOS 26’s new Phone app has a feature I don’t ever want to go without
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Expand Expanding CloseSeverance season 3 gets timing update, new characters teased
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Expand Expanding CloseMacBook Air adding touchscreen isn’t yet planned, says report
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Expand Expanding CloseF1: The Movie wins Apple its first Academy Award in three years
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Expand Expanding CloseApple unveils AirPods Max 2 with H2 chip, upgraded noise canceling, and more
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