Vivo’s latest OriginOS 6 platform looks like it was designed by someone who had iOS 26 open on the next screen. From the rounded icons and frosted overlays to the glass-like dock and depth-shifting wallpapers, the resemblance is uncanny. The company is clearly borrowing Apple’s Liquid Glass aesthetic, a design language that received backlash after release due to usability issues. …
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Apple’s executive reshuffling isn’t over
Williams previously led Apple’s health initiatives and passed the role of COO to Sabih Khan, the iPhonemaker’s former vice president of operations, in July. The company is splitting up Williams’ other responsibilities before his departure at the end of this year, with Apple software head Craig Federighi taking over watchOS, and hardware leader John Ternus overseeing Apple Watch hardware engineering, …
Read More »Sora copycats flooded Apple’s App Store, and some still remain
Sora’s rapid adoption drove a number of App Store scammers to try to get in on the act. Following the launch of OpenAI’s invite-only, video-generating mobile app last week, Apple’s App Store was flooded with fakes that also proclaimed themselves to be “Sora” or “Sora 2” — the latter a reference to the underlying new AI video model that was …
Read More »Apple’s 2026 Foldable iPhone Rumored to Use Titanium and Aluminum Frame
Apple’s upcoming foldable iPhone will have a frame that’s made from a mix of titanium and aluminum, analyst Jeff Pu said today in a note shared with investors. Pu suggested that Apple will expand its use of titanium, with the material set to be used in both the 2026 iPhone Fold and iPhone Air models. This isn’t the first time …
Read More »When Will Apple’s Macs Get M5 Chips? 2025-2026 Launch Timeline
We’re just about due for the next-generation Apple silicon chip, which will kick off a new wave of Mac refreshes. The M5 chip is expected to make an appearance in some new products before the end of the year, but most Mac refreshes will happen in 2026. We’ve rounded up current rumors on when we might see updates for Apple’s …
Read More »Apple’s latest iPad is down to its best price yet for October Prime Day
The iPad has become so popular that many people (sorry, mom!) often say it when referring to any tablet. That reputation is well-earned, given how simple iPads are to use and how long they typically hold up before needing to be replaced. Thankfully, if you don’t already own one, Apple’s entry-level iPad is on sale at Amazon, Walmart, and Best …
Read More »Apple’s Continuing Failing Repair Score With The AirPods Pro 3
It takes quite a bit of effort to get a 0 out of 10 repairability score from iFixit, but in-ears like Apple’s AirPods are well on course for a clean streak there, with the AirPod Pro 3 making an abysmal showing in their vitriolic teardown video alongside their summary article. The conclusion is that while they are really well-engineered devices …
Read More »Apple’s 2025 MacBook Air with M4 chip gets a big early Prime Day discount
SAVE 20%: The Apple MacBook Air 13-inch (M4, 2025) is on sale for $799, down from $999 on Amazon — one of the best early Prime Day markdowns yet. The early October Amazon Prime Day buzz just got a major upgrade with Apple’s newest M4 MacBook Air (2025) has joined the sale lineup as of Oct. 6; it’s already more …
Read More »Inside Apple’s quest to add a heart-rate sensor and full workout tracking into AirPods Pro 3
There’s no mistaking the fact that AirPods Pro are widely popular earbuds, and since their debut in 2022, we’ve seen Apple steadily add new features. Some require an easy, free software update, and others – like improved noise cancellation, longer battery life, or a case that is much harder to lose – require getting the next generation. For AirPods Pro …
Read More »Apple’s 256GB iPhone 17 Models Appear To Have A Surprise Shortcoming
Cheng Xin/Getty Images Apple gave the standard iPhone 17 a big storage upgrade over its predecessor. The phone now starts at 256GB instead of 128GB, but you don’t have to pay the extra $100 the upgrade would have cost last year. Every iPhone 17 model and the iPhone Air start at 256GB …
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