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Tim Cook says Apple’s $600 billion factory build out will create a ‘domino effect.’ But the tech gia

Tim Cook says Apple’s 0 billion factory build out will create a ‘domino effect.’ But the tech gia

The Apple CEO said his company’s recent $600 billion investment to build factories across the U.S. will create a “domino effect,” boosting manufacturing in the country. “We can’t be everywhere. I wish we could, but we are putting $600 billion to work in the next four years,” Cook told CNBC’s Jim Cramer during a TV interview on Monday. “And so …

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You absolutely should not buy Apple’s iPhone Air MagSafe battery pack

You absolutely should not buy Apple’s iPhone Air MagSafe battery pack

Apple released its thinnest phone yet last week, the iPhone Air, and revealed the new iPhone Air MagSafe Battery alongside it. The existence of a specially-made battery pack wasn’t a big surprise to me, because there had been rumors of the iPhone Air for months leading up to the event. Everyone was prepared for the thinnest iPhone ever to make …

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The Oracle Inflection Point, Apple’s Price Increase – Stratechery by Ben Thompson

The Oracle Inflection Point, Apple’s Price Increase – Stratechery by Ben Thompson

Oracle’s AI commitment requires debt, which marks an inflection point in a potential AI bubble; then, Apple finally increases iPhone prices Subscribe to Stratechery Plus for full access. $15 / month or $150 / year With Stratechery Plus you get access to the subscriber-only Stratechery Update and Stratechery Interviews, and the Sharp Tech, Sharp China, Dithering, Greatest of All Talk, …

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How to Turn On Apple’s New ‘Wrist Flick’ Gesture in watchOS 26

How to Turn On Apple’s New ‘Wrist Flick’ Gesture in watchOS 26

In 2023, Apple introduced the Double Tap feature for Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2. This allows a user to perform common actions, like answering or starting a song, simply by quickly tapping their thumb and index finger together twice. It was an intuitive way to confirm when you wanted to do something on your watch without tapping a …

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Apple’s iOS 26 with the new Liquid Glass design is now available to everyone

Apple’s iOS 26 with the new Liquid Glass design is now available to everyone

Apple’s iOS 26 software update for iPhones is available Monday to people who have an iPhone 11, iPhone SE 2, and later. iOS 26’s marquee feature is Apple’s Liquid Glass design, which includes elements on screen that resembled a “glassy” look. Other features include a call screening assistant, a new gaming and preview app, in-app translation across the system, and …

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New versions of Apple’s software platforms are available today

New versions of Apple’s software platforms are available today

September 15, 2025 UPDATE New versions of Apple’s software platforms are available today Bringing a stunning new design, expanded Apple Intelligence features, and a wide range of powerful capabilities to users Apple today released exciting new features and capabilities across each of its software platforms — iOS, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS, tvOS, and visionOS — and introduced a beautiful new design …

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The problem with Apple’s new Liquid Glass design

The problem with Apple’s new Liquid Glass design

Liquid Glass is a neat party trick. The new design system, which was built for nearly all of Apple’s products and is rolling out this week, is built on the idea that interfaces should be three-dimensional: in the world of Liquid Glass, buttons and menus sit on top of whatever you’re doing or looking at, changing color and refracting digital …

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Apple’s new iPhone charger dynamically switches between 40 and 60W

Apple’s new iPhone charger dynamically switches between 40 and 60W

If you want a powerful phone charger in the smallest size possible, Apple has the answer — but there is a tradeoff. The company’s new 40W Dynamic Power Adapter is the first charger to support the USB PD 3.2 AVS (adjustable voltage supply) protocol so it can hit up to 60W, but only for a limited time. It was designed …

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Liquid Glass Could Be One of Apple’s Most Divisive System Designs Yet

Liquid Glass Could Be One of Apple’s Most Divisive System Designs Yet

Apple revealed Liquid Glass as part of its WWDC announcement this June, with all the pomp usually reserved for shiny new gear. The press release promised a “delightful and elegant new software design” that “reflects and refracts its surroundings while dynamically transforming to bring greater focus to content.” Today it launches globally onto compatible Apple devices. If you haven’t encountered …

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