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Apple Appeals Apple Watch Ban
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Apple Appeals Apple Watch Ban

Apple and Masimo Back in Court Over Apple Watch Import Ban Appeal Apple returned to court today in a high-stakes appeal aiming to reverse a U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) ruling that banned Apple Watch models featuring blood-oxygen sensors. The hearing took place before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit.A Recap of the Dispute The legal battle began in 2021 when medical tech firm Masimo accused Apple of infringing on patents related to blood-oxygen measurement technology. In 2023, the ITC sided with Masimo, resulting in an import ban on the Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2—two models equipped with the disputed sensor. Apple temporarily paused sales in the U.S., then resumed them after a stay was granted. However, in January 2024, the ban was reinstated, for...
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Google Ditches Samsung: Tensor G5 Chip Heads to TSMC
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Google Ditches Samsung: Tensor G5 Chip Heads to TSMC

Google’s Move to TSMC for Pixel 10’s Tensor G5 Chip: A Wake-Up Call for Samsung In a surprising turn of events, Google has decided to shift the manufacturing of its upcoming Tensor G5 chip for the Pixel 10 series from Samsung Foundry to TSMC (Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company). The decision marks a significant departure from Google’s previous collaborations and has reportedly sent shockwaves through Samsung’s internal teams. More than just a business decision, this move is being seen as a clear signal of dissatisfaction with Samsung's chip production capabilities—and a major pivot in Google's hardware strategy.Background: Google’s Long Partnership with Samsung For the past several years, Google has relied on Samsung to manufacture its custom Tensor chips, starting from the o...
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All Apple Products Explained (2025)
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All Apple Products Explained (2025)

Introduction Apple Inc., a global technology leader headquartered in Cupertino, California, has transformed the way we interact with technology. Since its founding in 1976 by Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak, and Ronald Wayne, Apple has pushed boundaries in design, innovation, and user experience. Today, Apple offers a comprehensive ecosystem of products and services that work seamlessly together. In this article, we explore every major product category Apple currently offers, diving deep into their features, purposes, and how they interconnect within the Apple ecosystem.iPhone: The Flagship Product The iPhone is arguably Apple’s most iconic and commercially successful product. Since its debut in 2007, the iPhone has consistently set industry standards for design, performance, and innovatio...
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Which iPhone Should You Buy in 2026? A Plain-English Guide
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Which iPhone Should You Buy in 2026? A Plain-English Guide

Updated 21 July 2026. Brandligo is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases — at no extra cost to you. We only recommend gear we would tell a friend to buy. Apple sells five iPhones right now, from $599 to $1,199. They all run the same software, all feel broadly similar, and Apple's marketing won't tell you which one you actually need. So let's cut through it. For most people, the answer is the iPhone 17. But not everyone — and there's a timing question that matters this year. Here's the plain-English version. Short answer Buy the iPhone 17 at $799. It's the sweet spot — same A19 chip as the Pro models, great camera, lovely screen, none of the Pro price. Nine times out of ten, this is the phone. ...
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Apple Loses Control Over App Payment Links in US
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Apple Loses Control Over App Payment Links in US

In a big win for app developers, a US judge has ruled that Apple can no longer control or take a cut from external payment links in apps available on the App Store in the United States. This decision came from Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers as part of the long-running legal fight between Apple and Epic Games, which started over four years ago. While Apple had won a previous ruling, this latest one favors Epic and all developers who don’t want to use Apple’s payment system. According to the new order:Apple can’t charge any fees or commissions for purchases made outside the app. Developers are free to add links or buttons that take users to third-party websites for payments. Apple can’t control how these links look or where they’re placed. Apple also can’t show warning messa...
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Apple to Launch iPhone 19 Air with Bigger Display in 2027
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Apple to Launch iPhone 19 Air with Bigger Display in 2027

What to Expect from the iPhone 19 Air Jumping ahead to 2027, the iPhone 19 Air is expected to be a larger version of the Air model, possibly featuring an even bigger display than the iPhone 17 or 18 Air. While exact dimensions haven’t been confirmed, analysts expect the iPhone 19 Air to have a screen that may approach or match the size of the iPhone 19 Pro Max, while still maintaining the Air series’ thin and lightweight form. This means Apple could be aiming to merge size and portability—offering users a big-screen experience in a slim device. Additionally, Apple may use this model to showcase new display technology, potentially including OLED improvements, refresh rate upgrades, or even microLED displays.A Big Year for the iPhone 2027 Apple’s 2027 roadmap appears to be loaded wi...
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Apple’s Periscope Camera Stays Pro-Only Next Year
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Apple’s Periscope Camera Stays Pro-Only Next Year

Apple’s introduced the iPhone 16 lineup in September, consisting of the iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, and iPhone 16 Pro Max. Among these, only the Pro models feature the advanced periscope telephoto camera. For those hoping next year’s non-Pro iPhone 17 models might include this feature, it seems unlikely.According to South Korean publication The Elec, the periscope telephoto camera will remain exclusive to the Pro models in the iPhone 17 series. This decision comes despite LG Innotek, the supplier for iPhone camera modules, investing in new facilities that could potentially support upgraded components for the iPhone 17 series.The upcoming iPhone 17 lineup is rumored to include four variants: iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Air (or Slim, depending on its final name), iPhone 17 Pro...
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How Apple’s $1M Bounty Program Protects Users
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How Apple’s $1M Bounty Program Protects Users

Apple is challenging security experts to test the resilience of its servers as part of a new bug bounty program, with potential rewards up to $1 million. The tech giant’s goal is to bolster security for its upcoming AI-powered service, Apple Intelligence, set to launch next week. While Apple Intelligence will primarily process requests on users' devices, some requests will need to be managed by Apple’s Private Cloud Compute (PCC) servers. Ensuring these servers are secure against hacking and data breaches is essential for protecting user data.In preparation, Apple has been proactive about PCC’s security, inviting security and privacy researchers to review its end-to-end security measures. Researchers have been provided access to a Virtual Research Environment (VRE) and other resources ...
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Research Firm Predicts Apple Ring to Rival Samsung by 2026
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Research Firm Predicts Apple Ring to Rival Samsung by 2026

Apple could introduce a connected ring to compete with Samsung by 2026, as predicted by CCS Insight, further emphasizing the company's growing focus on health.This prediction is part of CCS Insight's annual forecast, and if it materializes, it would mark Apple's first new product since the launch of the Vision Pro headset earlier this year."Health has become a core focus for Apple. In fact, I’d say when Tim Cook eventually steps down, his legacy will likely be tied to Apple's contributions to personal health," Ben Wood, chief analyst at CCS Insight, shared on CNBC’s Beyond the Valley podcast on Tuesday."Given Tim Cook's deep personal investment in health, I believe a ring would be a natural extension for Apple," said Ben Wood, chief analyst at CCS Insight, referring to the Appl...
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Die Shots of Apple A18 and A18 Pro Reveal Two Distinct Designs
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Die Shots of Apple A18 and A18 Pro Reveal Two Distinct Designs

Apple introduced the A18 and A18 Pro just in time for the iPhone 16 series, with the Pro version featuring a more powerful GPU designed for demanding graphical tasks such as augmented reality, 3D rendering, and ray tracing.Recent images of the actual chips have surfaced online, revealing that the two platforms have significant differences, even though both are manufactured by TSMC using the same 3 nm process technology.GPU (Graphics Processing Unit): A specialized electronic circuit designed to accelerate the creation and rendering of images, animations, and video for display. It is particularly effective for tasks that involve complex graphical computations, such as gaming and visual effects. TSMC (Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company): A leading semiconductor manufacturing...
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