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Apple News 16 July 2025 - 22 July 2025

2025 CPU Wars: Intel vs AMD vs Apple M‑Series – The Ultimate Processor Showdown

2025 CPU Wars: Intel vs AMD vs Apple M‑Series – The Ultimate Processor Showdown

Intel’s 14th-Gen Core Ultra Arrow Lake desktop flagship Core Ultra 9 285K features a chiplet-based hybrid design with 8 Performance cores and 16 Efficient cores, clocks up to 5.7 GHz on P-cores, and includes an on‑chip NPU AI accelerator. AMD’s Ryzen 9 9800X3D (Zen 5 + 3D) is an 8-core/16-thread CPU with 96 MB of L3 cache, introduced in early 2025 as the fastest gaming CPU, reportedly beating Intel Core i9-14900K by about 30% and the Core Ultra 9 285K by about 35% in games. AMD’s Ryzen 9 7950X3D (Zen 4 + 3D) is a 16-core/32-thread desktop CPU, 5.7 GHz,
22 July 2025
Apple’s July 2025 Bombshells: Foldable iPhone, AI Secrets, Encryption Showdown & More

Apple’s July 2025 Bombshells: Foldable iPhone, AI Secrets, Encryption Showdown & More

A foldable iPhone is expected in late 2026 alongside iOS 27, with a 7.8-inch inner display, a 5.5-inch outer screen, a titanium-steel hinge from Samsung Display, a price around $2,000, and Touch ID on the side button replacing Face ID. The iPad Pro expected in late 2025 will use the M5 chip and add dual front-facing cameras—one on the landscape edge and one on the portrait edge—to enable FaceTime in any orientation. In the UK encryption showdown, Apple withdrew its Advanced Data Protection from the UK and challenged the government over a backdoor mandate, with late-July signals that officials are
21 July 2025
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Samsung Unpacked Surprises, iPhone 17 Leaks & More – Smartphone News Roundup (July 19–20, 2025)

Samsung Unpacked Surprises, iPhone 17 Leaks & More – Smartphone News Roundup (July 19–20, 2025)

A leaked internal document claims the iPhone 17 lineup will offer 15 color options across four models (Standard, iPhone 17 Air, Pro, Pro Max), with an orange/copper finish exclusive to Pro and Pro Max, and the unveiling is expected in roughly two months. Apple plans to release the iOS 26 public beta in late July, around July 23, to test the redesigned Liquid Glass UI ahead of the fall release. Rumors indicate Apple is developing a foldable iPhone for late 2026 that could start around $1,800–$2,000 and unfold to about 4.8 mm thick, with Samsung supplying a crease-free display. Samsung
20 July 2025
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iPhone 17 Leaks Reveal Ultra‑Thin ‘Air’ Model, Big Upgrades & Everything We Know (Mid‑2025)

iPhone 17 Leaks Reveal Ultra‑Thin ‘Air’ Model, Big Upgrades & Everything We Know (Mid‑2025)

The iPhone 17 family will comprise four models—iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Air, iPhone 17 Pro, and iPhone 17 Pro Max—with the Plus variant dropped and a September 2025 launch tied to iOS 19/26. The iPhone 17 Air is expected to be ultra-thin at about 5.5–6mm, feature a centered rectangular camera bar, use an eSIM-only design, relocate the USB-C port toward the back, and include MagSafe and an Action Button. The iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max reportedly switch to an aluminum frame with a two-tone back and a wider horizontal camera bar, with the Apple logo possibly repositioned. All models
20 July 2025
Battle of the Pro Tablets: Apple M2 iPad Pro vs Microsoft Surface Pro 11 – Which Reigns Supreme?

Battle of the Pro Tablets: Apple M2 iPad Pro vs Microsoft Surface Pro 11 – Which Reigns Supreme?

The iPad Pro 12.9″ (M2, 2022) uses an 8-core CPU, 10-core GPU, and a 16-core Neural Engine. Its 12.9″ display uses mini-LED Liquid Retina XDR with 2732×2048 resolution, 120Hz ProMotion, and up to 1600 nits peak HDR brightness. The Surface Pro 11 (13″, 2024) is powered by Snapdragon X Plus (10-core) or X Elite (12-core) ARM chips, with a base 13″ PixelSense Flow LCD 2880×1920 at 120Hz and an OLED option on higher configurations. Base RAM/storage: iPad Pro starts with 8 GB RAM and 128 GB storage (16 GB RAM on 1 TB/2 TB models, up to 2 TB storage);
18 July 2025
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Apple Vision Pro vs Meta Quest 3: In-Depth Comparison and Review 2025

Apple Vision Pro vs Meta Quest 3: In-Depth Comparison and Review 2025

Apple Vision Pro was announced in mid-2023 and began shipping in early 2024 at $3,499 for 256GB (and $3,899 for 1TB). Meta Quest 3 launched in October 2023 worldwide, with a starting price of $499 for 128GB and $649 for 512GB. The Vision Pro headset weighs about 600–650 g and uses an external 353 g battery, while the Quest 3 headset weighs about 515 g. Vision Pro uses dual micro-OLED displays totaling about 23 million pixels (~4K per eye) with an approximate per-eye resolution of 3660×3200, whereas Quest 3 uses a 4K+-class LCD with 2064×2208 per eye. Vision Pro’s field
18 July 2025
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Apple AirPods Max vs Sony WH-1000XM6: Flagship Headphones Face-off (2025 Comparison)

Apple AirPods Max vs Sony WH-1000XM6: Flagship Headphones Face-off (2025 Comparison)

AirPods Max weighs about 385–386 grams with a stainless steel headband and anodized aluminum ear cups, while Sony WH-1000XM6 weighs about 250 grams with a plastic, memory-foam design. The Sony WH-1000XM6 adds a folding hinge for compact travel, whereas the AirPods Max has no hinge and uses a minimal Smart Case. AirPods Max uses 40 mm custom dynamic drivers, while Sony WH-1000XM6 uses 30 mm drivers. AirPods Max supports spatial audio with dynamic head tracking on Apple devices, while Sony WH-1000XM6 offers 360 Reality Audio with head tracking on supported services. AirPods Max uses AAC (plus SBC) with no LDAC
18 July 2025
iPhone 17 Pro Max vs. Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra: Ultimate Flagship Showdown

iPhone 17 Pro Max vs. Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra: Ultimate Flagship Showdown

iPhone 17 Pro Max will use a 6.9-inch LTPO OLED with ProMotion 120Hz, a ~2796×1290 resolution, up to ~2000 nits brightness, and a horizontal camera bar across the back. Galaxy S26 Ultra will feature a 6.89-inch Dynamic AMOLED LTPO 120Hz display with ~3080×1440 (QHD+) resolution and 2200–2500 nits peak brightness, plus slim bezels and a punch-hole front camera. iPhone 17 Pro Max is rumored to use the A19 Pro (3nm) with about 12 GB of RAM and storage options from 256 GB to 1 TB, with no microSD expansion. Galaxy S26 Ultra is expected to run a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8
18 July 2025
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The Ultimate Flagship Showdown: iPhone 16 Pro Max vs iPhone 15 Pro Max vs iPhone 14 Pro Max vs Galaxy S25 Ultra

iPhone 17 Leaks Roundup: New Colors, Ultra-Thin ‘Air’ Model & Major Upgrades Ahead of Fall Launch

Apple plans to unveil the iPhone 17 lineup in the week of September 8, 2025, with the event likely on September 9 or 10. There will be four models: iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Air, iPhone 17 Pro, and iPhone 17 Pro Max. The iPhone 17 Air is rumored to be about 6mm thick, very lightweight, and will reportedly use a single rear camera with a titanium frame. The iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max are expected to feature a horizontal back camera bar and a two-tone back with more metal and less glass. Analysts claim the iPhone 17 Pro may
17 July 2025
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Apple’s First Foldable iPhone: Stunning $1,800 Price Leak, Ultra-Thin Design & Samsung’s Secret Tech

Apple’s First Foldable iPhone: Stunning $1,800 Price Leak, Ultra-Thin Design & Samsung’s Secret Tech

The iPhone Fold is tipped to debut in the second half of 2026, with mass production of key components planned to begin by late 2025. UBS analysts estimate a launch price around $1,800, with a bill of materials about $759 and gross margins of 53–58%. The device is described as a book-style foldable with a 7.8-inch inner display and a 5.5-inch outer display, both OLED and 120Hz. Unfolded thickness is targeted at about 4.8 mm, while folded thickness is around 9–9.5 mm. It will use a titanium alloy frame and a liquid metal hinge to maximize strength while keeping weight
17 July 2025
VR/AR Weekly Roundup June 16, 2025: Apple’s Vision Pro 2 Plans, ByteDance’s New XR Goggles, and Massive Prime Day Deals

VR/AR Weekly Roundup June 16, 2025: Apple’s Vision Pro 2 Plans, ByteDance’s New XR Goggles, and Massive Prime Day Deals

During Prime Day, Meta’s Quest 3S dropped to $250 for the 128GB model and $330 for the 256GB model, with an Amazon Gorilla Tag Cardboard Hero bundle for the 128GB and a Walmart Arkham Shadow plus three months of Quest+ bundle. Quest 3S, launched last October as a budget variant of Quest 3, uses the same Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2 chipset and most apps but relies on older Fresnel lenses and offers longer battery life. XREAL Air 2 Pro price dropped to $299 on Prime Day, with the headset weighing about 75–84 grams and delivering a 1080p per-eye display at
16 July 2025
Apple’s ‘Liquid Glass’ Stumbles, Google Merges Android & ChromeOS, Foldable Frenzy, and More – Mobile Tech Roundup July 16, 2025

Apple’s ‘Liquid Glass’ Stumbles, Google Merges Android & ChromeOS, Foldable Frenzy, and More – Mobile Tech Roundup July 16, 2025

Google plans to merge ChromeOS into Android, creating a single OS across phones, tablets, and laptops, with Chromebooks and tablets running Android and a desktop-optimized Android with multi-window UI. Apple’s iOS 26 introduces Liquid Glass, which faced beta backlash, saw Beta 2 increase contrast and Beta 3 nearly remove the effect, and adds features like Add to Calendar from screenshots, Image Search, and an experimental Ask ChatGPT on screenshots. Samsung released Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Galaxy Z Flip 7, with the Fold 7 8.9mm thick when folded (4.2mm unfolded) and the Flip 7 adding a full 4-inch outer display
16 July 2025
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Stock Market Today

Broadcom Stock Gets a Google AI Spend Lift as Jefferies Sees 60% Upside

Broadcom Stock Gets a Google AI Spend Lift as Jefferies Sees 60% Upside

7 February 2026
Google raised its 2026 capital expenditure forecast to $175 billion–$185 billion, with most spending expected on data-center chips. Broadcom shares rose about 2% after the announcement, while Nvidia and AMD slipped. Jefferies reiterated a buy rating on Broadcom, maintaining a $500 price target, implying a 62% upside from Wednesday’s close.
No $2,000 IRS stimulus check is coming in February 2026 — but Trump’s tariff-check talk keeps the rumors alive

No $2,000 IRS stimulus check is coming in February 2026 — but Trump’s tariff-check talk keeps the rumors alive

7 February 2026
The IRS has not announced new federal stimulus payments for February 2026, and Congress has not approved fresh checks. Trump told NBC he is considering $2,000 tariff rebate checks but has not committed, saying any payout would likely come later in 2026. The IRS warns taxpayers to ignore texts and emails about “stimulus payments” and verify notices through official channels.
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