Apple Rumors: Next‐Gen iPhones Bring Revolutionary Design Tweaks and Features

May 3, 2025, 2:20 pm more...

Reports indicate Apple may soon ditch traditional bezels for an edge-to-edge, all-screen iPhone—marking its 20th anniversary—with the iPhone 18 Pro rumored to sport under-screen Face ID. These fresh design insights from reliable sources certainly hint at a bold leap forward for Apple, blending innovation with a dash of audacity.

macrumors.com / 20th-Anniversary iPhone Will Reportedly Feature an All-Screen Design

macrumors.com / iPhone 18 Pro Models Rumored to Feature Under-Screen Face ID With Top-Left Camera Hole

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Apple Revamps iPhone 17 Air with Critical Battery Case Revival

May 3, 2025, 1:20 pm more...

Apple is reportedly reintroducing a battery case accessory for its upcoming iPhone 17 Air after testing revealed the device’s battery struggles to keep up with its ultra-slim design. This twist forces the tech giant to package an external power fix with its elegant but endurance-challenged model.

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appleinsider.com / Apple to revive battery case accessory for iPhone 17 Air

macrumors.com / iPhone 17 Air Expected to Have Battery Case Due to 'Worse' Battery Life

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Apple to Revamp iPhone Release Cycles with Split-Year Strategy

May 3, 2025, 11:20 am more...

In a surprising shakeup, Apple is set to overhaul its flagship iPhone launch schedule. Industry insiders report that premium models—including a rumored foldable version—will debut in fall 2026, while standard models are slated for a spring 2027 release. The move aims to more precisely target market segments, albeit amid some lingering mysteries.

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theverge.com / Apple may stagger next year’s iPhones to make way for a foldable

macrumors.com / iPhone 17e Looking Less Likely — Here's Why

appleinsider.com / Apple is rumored to radically change up the iPhone 18 release schedule

macrumors.com / Apple Plans Split iPhone Launch Strategy: Pro and Foldable in Fall 2026, Standard in Spring 2027

theinformation.com / Apple Plans iPhone Release Schedule Shakeup, New Styles - The Information

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Apple and Anthropic team for AI coding platform improvements

May 2, 2025, 2:20 pm more...

In a bold move that might make developers rethink their coffee breaks, Apple has joined forces with Anthropic to build an AI-enhanced coding platform. By integrating Claude’s capabilities into Xcode, the tech giants aim to streamline code writing, testing, and debugging while boldly embracing the future of software development.

techinasia.com / Apple, Anthropic team up on AI-powered coding platform

theinformation.com / Apple Teams Up With Anthropic in AI Coding Push - The Information

theverge.com / Apple is working with Anthropic on an AI coding tool for Xcode

appleinsider.com / Apple turns to Anthropic to speed up coding & fix buggy tools

techcrunch.com / Apple and Anthropic reportedly partner to build an AI coding platform

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Apple Adjusts App Store Rules, Sparking Spotify’s Rapid Update

May 2, 2025, 11:38 am more...

Under pressure from a federal court injunction, Apple has revamped its App Store policy to permit external payment options, prompting Spotify to quickly roll out an update in response. This legal twist is shaking up longstanding mobile commerce practices and developer revenue models.

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cnet.com / Spotify's App Is Getting Subtle but Significant Changes. Here's Why

techspot.com / Apple revises App Store policy, allows third-party payments 'without tax' after losing in court

mobilesyrup.com / Apple is making big App Store changes, but only in the U.S.

winbuzzer.com / Apple Relaxes US App Store Rules on External Payments Following Court Order, Spotify Updates App Immediately

arstechnica.com / Spotify seizes the day after Apple is forced to allow external payments

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Apple updates App Store rules after court order shakeup

May 1, 2025, 10:20 pm more...

Apple's App Store guidelines now include provisions for external purchase links as mandated by a recent court order. In a curious twist of legal and developer ingenuity, Spotify swiftly adapted its app to integrate these external links—an unexpected yet practical consequence of the ruling amid a broader reexamination of digital commerce norms.

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macrumors.com / Spotify Updates iPhone App With Out-of-App Payment Options in U.S.

techcrunch.com / Apple approves Spotify app update that allows U.S. users to access pricing info, external payment links

theverge.com / Stripe already has a way for iOS developers to dodge Apple’s payment system

cnbc.com / Apple clears Spotify update under new rules allowing purchases within apps

theverge.com / How Apple lost control of the App Store

theverge.com / Apple approves Spotify app update with external payments

bgr.com / Apple now allows external purchases in the US App Store

medianama.com / US Court Imposes Permanent Injunction on Apple App Store Commissions for External Purchases

permalink / 15 stories from sources in 43 hours ago #apple #antitrust #law +

Apple Battles $900M Tariff Headwinds Amid Trade Pressures

May 1, 2025, 6:20 pm more...

During an earnings call, Apple detailed how tariffs will cost roughly $900 million this quarter. Despite mounting trade tensions and pricing challenges, CEO Tim Cook emphasized that no price increases are imminent, leaving observers to wonder if the burden of global tariffs might eventually squeeze consumers.

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wsj.com / What Big Tech Has Going for It in the Trade War

techinasia.com / Apple faces $900m tariff hit, moves iPhone supply to India

techinasia.com / Apple, Amazon shares dip after hours

theregister.com / Siri? Will tariffs hurt Apple? Tim Cook says brace for a $900 million whack, for starters

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Apple shifts U.S. device sourcing to India and Vietnam

May 1, 2025, 5:20 pm more...

Apple is retooling its supply chain strategy by shifting most U.S. device shipments—even as iPhone news splashes elsewhere—to India and Vietnam, leaving China with minimal exposure. The move aims to mitigate risks and balance global production while keeping investors on their toes.

techinasia.com / Apple to source over 19b chips from US factories, Cook says

appleinsider.com / Everything but iPhone will ship from Vietnam and India in Q3

wsj.com / Apple Says Most of Its Devices Shipped Into U.S. Will Be Sourced From India, Vietnam

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Apple hit with record penalty in UK patent infringement case

May 1, 2025, 11:20 am more...

In a dramatic legal twist, Apple faces a massive financial setback after the UK Court of Appeal ruled that its previous payment to patent troll Optis fell far short of what was due. The ruling forces Apple to pony up a hefty $502M, highlighting the high stakes of technology patent disputes.

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techinasia.com / Apple must pay Optis Cellular $502m in UK 4G patent dispute

appleinsider.com / Apple slapped with $502M bill for UK cellular patent infringement

macrumors.com / Apple Must Pay Over $700 Million in Major Patent Damages Case

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