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Unpatchable Flaw in Apple Chips Enables iPhone Jailbreak
European offensive cybersecurity company Paradigm Shift released details of a flaw and a technique to exploit it that opens the door for hackers to unlock and break into older iPhones.
Tata Electronics Confirms Data Breach Amid Tech Expansion
The incident comes as Tata Electronics expands its role in global technology supply chains.
What to Expect from WWDC 2026: Siri and Apple Intelligence Updates
Apple's WWDC nears: Here's what you can look forward to.
Poke Approved as First AI Agent on Apple Messages for Business
Poke, the startup that lets people use AI agents through simple text messages, has become the first AI agent approved for Apple’s Messages for Business platform.
Filtr's New Feature Blocks In-App Ads on iPhone and Mac
This popular ad blocker app for iPhones, iPads, and Macs can now block ads from loading inside apps, including web browsers, thanks to a new feature in the latest Apple software.
Sneak Peek: Apple's AI Overhaul for iOS 27 with Siri App
New renders offer a closer look at Apple’s planned AI overhaul for iOS 27, including a redesigned Siri experience powered and standalone Siri app.
AT4K Launcher: Apple TV Interface for Android TVs
AT4K Launcher: Transform Your Android TV with an Apple TV Interface The AT4K Launcher provides a seamless way to replicate the Apple TV interface on Android TV …
Apple, Meta, and Google's Spyware Protection Modes Explained
Apple, Meta, and Google offer special security modes that provide your devices more secure against targeted spyware attacks. Here are how those modes work, what they do, and how to switch them on.
Apple Urges Supreme Court to Limit Epic's App Store Ruling
Apple is asking the Supreme Court to narrow the App Store injunction won by Epic Games and overturn the court’s contempt ruling over external payment fees.
Apple's Siri Update Focuses on Enhanced Privacy
Privacy will be a major theme when Apple unveils a new version of Siri.
OpenAI May Sue Apple Over ChatGPT Integration Issues
OpenAI is so frustrated with Apple over a ChatGPT integration that failed to deliver the subscribers and prominence it expected that the company is now actively exploring legal action against the iPhone maker.
Foxconn Hacked by Ransomware Group, AI Tools Used
A ransomware group has claimed responsibility for hacking the electronics manufacturing giant Foxconn and is attempting to extort the company.
Replit CEO on Cursor Deal, Apple Rivalry, and Future Plans
At TechCrunch's sold-out StrictlyVC event in San Francisco on Thursday night, we covered a lot of ground in a short time, beginning with the question everyone in the industry is asking right now: in a world where rival Cursor is reportedly in talks to be acquired by SpaceX for $60 billion, is Replit also bound to sell?
Apple Faces AI-Driven Mac Supply Shortages
Apple said it will be supply-constrained on Mac mini, Studio, and Neo in the next quarter, too.
Apple's Record Sales Amid Chip Shortage Concerns
Cook warned that Apple is facing supply-chain headwinds from RAMageddon that could impact its business.
Apple's App Store Fee Changes Head to Supreme Court
Apple lost its bid to pause court-ordered App Store payment changes, keeping external purchase links in place as its case with Epic heads toward the Supreme Court.
AI Calorie Tracker with Apple Health Integration: Dynamic Macro Adjust
Hey everyone, I’m currently in the final stretch of developing my AI calorie tracker (the one that breaks down photos into individual ingredients). One thing I’m obsessed with getting right before the beta launch in 2 weeks is the **Apple Health integration.** Most apps just show you a static number. I want mine to be dynamic. If you go for a 500kcal run, the app should know and adjust your macro targets for the next meal. My question to the fitness-tech crowd: Do you prefer apps that strictly stick to your base metabolic rate (BMR), or do you want the 'earned' calories from your Apple Watch to be automatically added to your budget? I’ve seen strong opinions on both sides. I'm also fine-tuning the macro-overflow logic (e.g., saving surplus calories for the weekend). Would love to hear some thoughts from people who actually track daily.
Apple Launches Lower-Cost App Store Subscriptions
Apple is adding a new subscription option that lets app developers offer lower monthly pricing in exchange for a 12-month commitment.
Apple's Evolution Under Tim Cook: Challenges for New CEO
On the latest episode of Equity, we discuss how Apple has changed since Cook became CEO in 2011, and what challenges incoming CEO John Ternus will be facing.
Self-Taught Developer from Bahrain Launches Multi-Model AI Platform
https://reddit.com/link/1sxotqx/video/xlaqd9i8guxg1/player I'm a self-taught developer, 39 years old, based in Bahrain. Four months ago I started building AskSary - a multi-model AI platform with a persistent memory layer that sits above all the models. The core idea: the model is not the identity. Most AI tools lose your context the moment you switch models. I built the layer that remembers you across all of them. Here's what's shipped so far: **Models & Routing** Every major model in one place - GPT-5.2, Claude Sonnet 4.6, Grok 4, Gemini 3.1 Pro, DeepSeek R1, O1 Reasoning, Gemini Ultra and more - with smart auto-routing or manual override. **Memory & Context** Persistent cross-model memory. Start with Claude on your phone, switch to GPT on your laptop - it already knows what you discussed. Proactive personalisation that messages you first on login before you've typed a word. **Integrations** Google Drive and Notion - connect once, pull files and pages directly into chat or your RAG Knowledge Base. Unlimited uploads up to 500MB per file via OpenAI Vector Store. **Video Analysis** \- Gemini native video understanding for YouTube URL analysis (no download required, processed natively) and direct file upload up to 500MB. Full breakdown of visuals, audio, dialogue, editing style and key moments. **Generation** Image generation and editing, video studio across Luma, Veo and Kling, music generation via ElevenLabs, video analysis via upload or YouTube URL. **Builder Tools** Vision to Code, Web Architect, Game Engine, Code Lab with SQL Architect, Bug Buster, Git Guru and more. Tavily web search across all models. **Voice & Audio** Real-time 2-way voice chat at near-zero latency, AI podcast mode downloadable as MP3, Voiceover, Voice Notes, Voice Tuner. **Platform** Custom agents, 30+ live interactive themes, smart search, media gallery, folder organisation, full RTL support across 26 languages, iOS and Android apps, Apple Vision Pro. **Where it is now** 129 countries. Currently at 40 new signups a day. 1080 Signup's so far after 4 weeks or so. MRR just started. Zero ad spend. All of it built solo, one feature at a time, on a balcony in Bahrain. **The Stack:** Frontend - Next.js, Capacitor (iOS and Android) and Vanilla JS / React Backend - Vercel serverless functions, Firebase / Firestore (database + auth) and Firebase Admin SDK AI Models - OpenAI (GPT, GPT-Image-1), Anthropic (Claude), Google (Gemini), xAI (Grok), DeepSeek Generation APIs - Luma AI (video), Kling via Replicate (video), Veo via Replicate (video), ElevenLabs (music), Flux via Replicate (image editing), Meshy (3D — coming soon) Integrations - Google Drive (OAuth 2.0), Notion (OAuth 2.0), Tavily (web search), OpenAI Vector Store (RAG), Stripe (payments), CloudConvert (document conversion), Sentry (error tracking), Formidable (file handling) Rendering - Mermaid (flow charts) and MathJax Platforms - Web, iOS, Android, Apple Vision Pro (visionOS) Languages - 26 UI languages with full RTL support [asksary.com](http://asksary.com) Happy to answer questions on any part of the build - stack, architecture, API cost management, anything.
Top AI Tools on the Apple App Store
Top AI Tools on the Apple App Store: Boosting Productivity and Efficiency The Apple App Store is home to a plethora of innovative AI tools designed to enhance p…
PromptPaste: Private AI Prompt Library for Apple Devices
Your private AI prompt library on Mac, iPhone, and iPad
AI's Personal Revolution: Threat to Big Tech's Dominance?
There are many people feeling anxious—rightly so—about their own future because of the impressive advances in AI. If we stop to think about it, five years ago this wasn’t a concern for almost anyone, whether individuals or companies. It was something that appeared “out of nowhere” and caused such a massive disruption that giants like Google and Microsoft had to rethink their strategies. OpenAI has existed since 2015, quietly working in an unusual direction compared to the rest of the industry, and when ChatGPT took off globally, the revolution gained real momentum. Today, there’s a lot of talk about the subsidized costs of AI and how this will be unsustainable in the long run—that the bubble will burst, and so on. And that’s where I disagree: to me, there are smaller projects happening around the world, focusing on things that the big players can’t currently afford to prioritize. One example would be optimizing models or personal hardware in such a way that you could run them on your own computer without needing million-dollar equipment. If a large company were to achieve this, I’d bet on Apple or Nvidia—that is, hardware-focused companies. Apple, in particular, seems very suspicious to me, since it hasn’t made major moves during the AI hype and has remained quite quiet on the subject. Just remember that computers existed long before they became PCs (personal computers). Many people didn’t believe that an average person would ever need a computer at home. And the revolution came when computers became personal and accessible products. To me, something similar could happen at some point—and it could cause significant losses for companies that are currently investing massive amounts of money in expanding data centers to process AI.
Apple's Evolution Under Tim Cook: Challenges Ahead for John Ternus
On the latest episode of Equity, we discuss how Apple has changed since Cook became CEO in 2011, and what challenges incoming CEO John Ternus will be facing.
Apple's Hardware Focus Under New CEO John Ternus
John Ternus, Apple's incoming CEO, is a hardware guy, signaling Apple may be putting devices back at the center of its strategy.