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In this issue, you'll find:
- Apple Crowns Its App Store Elite: 17 Winners for 2025
- Apple's 2026 iPads Leaked
- iPhone Fold Could Dominate 22% of Foldable Market in Debut Year
- Google's AI Glasses Are Coming for Meta and Apple in 2026
- AirTag 2: Five Upgrades Apple's Been Hiding
- Wallpapers of the Week
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Your Complete iOS 26 Playbook
The ultimate iOS 26 guide is here – packed with hidden features, pro tips, and step-by-step walkthroughs to help you get the most out of your iPhone. Don't just update, upgrade your skills.
- Master the Liquid Glass Experience – iOS 26 introduces Apple's most beautiful redesign yet. Learn how to customize and navigate the stunning new Liquid Glass interface that brings a fluid, dynamic, and visually immersive feel to every tap and swipe on your iPhone.
- Unlock Apple Intelligence Features – Discover how to use powerful AI-driven tools like Live Translation for real-time conversations, advanced Call Screening to filter unwanted calls, and smart Lock Screen customization that adapts to how you use your device.
- Explore Every Redesigned App – Get step-by-step guidance on the upgraded Messages app with polls and real-time translations, the enhanced Wallet and Maps experiences, and the brand-new Games app for discovering, tracking, and competing with friends.
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Apple Crowns Its App Store Elite: 17 Winners for 2025
Apple has unveiled the 2025 App Store Awards, honoring 17 apps and games hand-picked from 45 finalists for innovation, design quality, and cultural impact. The winners showcase where Apple's ecosystem is heading—AI-powered creativity, spatial computing, and inclusive experiences.
Platform Champions: Tiimo (iPhone) transforms goals into daily tasks with AI, while Detail (iPad) brings AI video editing to creators. Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition claims Mac Game of the Year, proving AAA gaming on Apple Silicon has arrived. Explore POV earns Vision Pro honors for immersive travel experiences.
Gaming Highlights: Pokémon TCG Pocket dominates iPhone gaming with fast digital card battles. DREDGE delivers cozy fishing mystery on iPad, and Porta Nubi showcases what spatial puzzles can be on Vision Pro. Apple Arcade's pick: the absurdly entertaining WHAT THE CLASH?
Cultural Impact: Six titles earned recognition for positive change—Be My Eyes for visual accessibility, Chants of Sennaar for celebrating language discovery, and StoryGraph for championing diverse authors.
Bottom Line: The 2025 winners reflect Apple's evolving priorities: AI integration, spatial computing innovation, and accessibility as standard—not optional.
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Apple's 2026 iPads Leaked
Leaked iOS 26 code reveals Apple's 2026 iPad plans—major processor upgrades without the redesign. The entry-level iPad and iPad Air are both getting significant silicon boosts.
Entry iPad Gets A19 Power: The base iPad jumps from A16 to A19 (same chip as iPhone 17), delivering 50% faster performance and 8GB RAM for Apple Intelligence support. Apple's new N1 wireless chip adds faster connectivity.
iPad Air Goes M4: The iPad Air lineup moves from M3 to M4 with the same N1 wireless chip. Expect performance gains, though design and display sizes stay unchanged.
What's Missing: No signs of new iPad Pro or iPad mini in the code—both may skip 2026 entirely.
Bottom Line: Apple's 2026 iPad strategy prioritizes speed and AI-readiness over design changes. Expect releases sometime next year.
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iPhone Fold Could Dominate 22% of Foldable Market in Debut Year
Apple's first foldable iPhone is shaping up to be a market disruptor. IDC predicts it could capture 22% of foldable shipments and 34% of revenue in its debut year—all while going eSIM-only worldwide.
Design & Specs: Book-style fold with a 5.5-inch cover display a nd 7.8-inch internal screen. Powered by the A20 Pro chip (TSMC 2nm), featuring a 24MP under-display camera, silicon-carbon battery, and a near crease-free hinge.
Market Impact: Expected late 2026 launch at around $2,400. IDC says Apple's entry could boost the entire foldable market by 30%, shifting consumer perception and raising the premium bar for Samsung and Google.
The Catch: No SIM tray - eSIM only globally. Works fine in markets like India and the US, but could face resistance in China where physical SIMs remain popular.
Bottom Line: Apple's late entry to foldables could instantly make it the revenue king, proving once again that timing matters less than execution.
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Google's AI Glasses Are Coming for Meta and Apple in 2026
Google just confirmed two AI-powered smart glasses arriving in 2026—setting up a three-way battle with Meta and Apple in the wearable AI space.
Two Models, One Goal: The first is screen-free with mics, speakers, and camera for hands-free Gemini AI interactions. The second adds an in-lens display for turn-by-turn directions, live translation captions, and visual AI responses.
Smart Design Approach: Both run on Android XR with processing handled by your smartphone. Google partnered with Warby Parker and Gentle Monster to keep them stylish and lightweight.
The Competition: Meta already has AI-enabled Ray-Bans, and Apple is rumored to launch its own AI glasses in 2026. Google's timing puts all three giants head-to-head next year.
Bottom Line: 2026 is shaping up to be the year AI glasses go mainstream—and Google wants a front-row seat.
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AirTag 2: Five Upgrades Apple's Been Hiding
Leaked iOS 26 code reveals Apple's long-awaited AirTag 2 is finally taking shape—with five meaningful improvements over the original.
What's New: The upgraded tracker brings improved pairing, enhanced Precision Finding, detailed battery level reporting, better tracking while moving, and more accurate location in crowded places.
The Timing: Internal code references a "2025AirTag" designation, suggesting Apple planned a 2025 launch that hasn't materialized yet. A release could still happen soon.
Bonus Find: The same leak reveals a new HomePod mini powered by the S10 chip is also in development.
Bottom Line: AirTag 2 addresses the original's key limitations—especially crowded-space accuracy and battery visibility. Worth the wait if you've held off upgrading.
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Wallpapers of the Week
Winter vibes for your lock screen​
This collection pulls together snowy landscapes, soft cozy textures, and clean minimal setups so your iPhone actually feels like the season instead of last month’s mood board. It’s a calm mix of aesthetic winter styles that look great on any lock screen and everything is free to browse and download.
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