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Apple foldable iPhone expected in 2026; foldable iPad may follow Recent analyst reports—chiefly from Ming‑Chi Kuo and corroborating outlets—suggest Apple plans to launch a foldable iPhone in the second half of 2026. Key points: Launch window: Reportedly H2 2026 for the foldable iPhone; foldable iPad projected around 2028. Design & displays: Book‑style foldable iPhone with roughly a 7.8″ inner display and a 5.5″ outer screen. Authentication: Side‑button Touch ID is expected; under‑display Touch ID and Face ID are unlikely (to save internal space). Price estimate: Around $2,000–$2,500 for the foldable iPhone. Supply chain: General Interface Solution (GIS) is named as a key supplier for foldable displays and related components; GIS also appears to be expanding its role in Apple’s mixed‑reality headset supply chain. These details come from analyst summaries and…

US court allows Google to keep paying Apple to be Safari's default — ruling explainedA U.S. federal judge ruled that Google may continue paying partners, including Apple, to be the default search engine in Safari. The court found Google had maintained an unlawful monopoly in search, but it declined to ban default-search payment deals or require the sale of Chrome.Key pointsThe judge determined that forbidding Google’s default-search payments could cause more harm than good and therefore allowed them to continue for now.Google was found to have an illegal monopoly in search, but remedies focus on data sharing and restrictions on exclusive default deals rather than breaking up the company.The court rejected the Department of Justice’s request to force Google to sell the Chrome browser.The ruling requires Google to share certain…

iOS 26: beta goes into another round Apple appears to be extending the iOS 26 beta cycle. After seven years of following an 8-beta pattern leading up to a Release Candidate (RC) published on the day of the iPhone presentation, reports now indicate the iOS 26 beta is going into an additional testing round. That could mean Apple found issues that need more testing, or the company is polishing new features before finalizing the RC. If the RC is delayed, the official final iOS 26 release could shift closer to or after the iPhone event. Source: reported by tech sites (original report noted on iphone-ticker.de). What this means for users Developers and beta testers may see another build before the RC. More time for bug fixes and stability improvements —…

Judge: Google Keeps Chrome but Must Change Business Practices — Ruling Explained A federal judge, Amit Mehta, has ruled that Google will not be required to divest its Chrome browser, rejecting the Department of Justice’s request to force a breakup. However, the court ordered significant changes to Google’s distribution and data-sharing practices to address antitrust concerns. Key points Google will not be forced to sell Chrome or divest Android; the court found the DOJ’s proposed divestiture remedies were an overreach. Google is prohibited from using exclusive distribution deals for Search, Google Assistant, Gemini or Chrome. For example, device makers can no longer be required to preload Google apps to access the Play Store, nor can revenue-sharing be conditioned on app placement. Google must share certain search-related data with competitors to…

Waymo expands testing to Denver and Seattle Alphabet-owned Waymo announced expansion to Denver and Seattle, beginning human-supervised testing this week with up to a dozen vehicles in each city. The rollout includes a mix of the fully electric Jaguar I‑Pace and Geely Zeekr autonomous vehicles. According to reports, Waymo will run vehicles with safety drivers behind the wheel initially to validate technology and operations prior to offering fully autonomous rides. The move follows Waymo’s broader 2025 expansion plan to bring its robotaxi service to multiple new cities. Why Denver & Seattle matter Both cities present tougher weather conditions (snow, heavy rain) that will test Waymo’s systems in more challenging environments. Initial testing helps ensure safety and reliability before any commercial autonomous service launches. Timeline & vehicles Testing with safety drivers:…

Disney to pay $10 million over alleged improper collection of children's data on YouTube The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) says Disney will pay $10 million to settle allegations that the company allowed data collection on YouTube videos directed at children by failing to label them as "Made for Kids," enabling targeted advertising to viewers under 13 in violation of COPPA. Key points FTC alleges Disney failed to properly mark some YouTube videos as "Made for Kids," which allowed collection of data and delivery of targeted ads to viewers younger than 13. The proposed FTC order would require Disney to create a review process to determine when videos should carry YouTube's "Made for Kids" label. This follows prior COPPA-related enforcement: YouTube paid a $170M settlement in 2019, and Google recently faced…

Amazon ends Prime Invitee (shared free shipping) — What you need to know Amazon is shutting down the Prime Invitee program, which let members extend free shipping to people outside their household. Sharing through Invitee will end on October 1, 2025, and previously invited guests will be notified by September 5, 2025. Key details Invitee sharing ends: October 1, 2025. Invited guests will be notified by September 5, 2025. Non-household users will be prompted to create their own Prime accounts and will be offered a discounted rate: $14.99 for the first year, then $14.99/month thereafter (reported by major outlets). Amazon recommends Amazon Family for sharing benefits within the same household: up to two adults (including the primary account holder), up to four children, and up to four teens if added…

Judge Rules Google Can Keep Chrome but Must End Exclusive Search Deals A federal judge — U.S. District Judge Amit Mehta — has ruled that Google will not be forced to divest its Chrome browser, but must change certain business practices after being found to have illegally maintained a monopoly in internet search. Key points from the ruling: Google will not be required to divest Chrome or (contingently) the Android operating system — the judge said the government "overreached" requesting forced divestiture in its final judgment. However, Google is barred from striking exclusive distribution deals for Google Search, Google Assistant, Gemini, and Chrome. Google may continue to pay partners (for example, Apple) to preload search and other apps, since the judge found that abruptly ending such arrangements could cause downstream…

iOS 26 & iPhone 17: What to Expect — Public Beta Available Apple's iPhone 17 event is set for Tuesday, September 9, 2025. Ahead of the release, the iOS 26 public beta is available for testers. iOS 26 brings a major visual refresh plus several practical features across iPhone, iPad and AirPods. Quick highlights Liquid Glass: a new translucent home/lock screen aesthetic that extends across Apple OSes. Phone improvements: Hold Assist (keep your place on hold), redesigned call UI and live translation for phone/FaceTime/messages. Visual Intelligence: search what’s in a photo or screenshot (like a reverse image search). Photos: tabs like Library and Collections return separately to reduce endless scrolling. Camera & UI: cleaner Camera layout, passcode/Ctrl Center animations, and new lock screen customizations. iPadOS 26: optional real windowing/multitasking, new…

iPhone 17 roundup: event set for Sept 9, 2025 — rumors, prices, iOS 26 and what to expect Apple will hold its iPhone event on Tuesday, September 9, 2025. The new iPhone 17 lineup is expected to ship with iOS 26 preinstalled. Below is a concise roundup of the biggest rumors, possible pricing, and other products that may appear at the event. Quick facts Event: Tuesday, September 9, 2025 OS: iOS 26 (Liquid Glass visuals, Live Translation in Phone/FaceTime/Messages, Visual Intelligence image search, Photos redesign) Source roundup: Tom's Guide summary and recent MacRumors reporting Top rumors iPhone 17 Air: Reportedly ultra‑thin, likely A19 chip, single rear lens, lighter frame (possibly titanium), smaller battery (~2,800 mAh reported) and a 6.6" screen. May replace a Plus model and be priced around ~$900…