The Latest Breaking News from Apple

Motorola's magnetic charger leaks, and it's exactly what Android needed

Motorola’s leaked Moto Snap hints that Qi2 magnetic charging could soon spread beyond the Edge 70 Max and become a bigger part of its Android lineup.

Android Central · Aug 19

Apple's leaked AirPods Ultra already have competition — Razer's Motoko is a PC gaming headset with built-in cameras, and it's no longer just a concept

Razer unveiled a concept device at CES 2026 called Project Motoko. It's a gaming headset with built-in cameras that feed AI with information, and Razer envisions you using it for nearly every part of daily life. Privacy concerns aside, who's going to wear a gaming headset all day?

Windows Central · Aug 19

Google to stop making Pixel devices in China, report claims — India and Vietnam prime candidates for manufacturing shift owing to Beijing-Washington tensions

To reduce reliance on China, Google plans to relocate production of Pixel smartphones, smartwatches, and headsets from China to India and Vietnam.

Tom’s Hardware · Aug 19

Meta collects three times more user data than Microsoft or Apple

New research shows Meta's apps collect an average of 25 out of 35 possible data types, more than any other tech giant.

Euronews · Aug 19

iPhone Ultra trade-offs: The biggest things you’re not getting versus iPhone 18 Pro

The iPhone Ultra should be in high demand, but Apple's first foldable iPhone is tipped to require some major trade-offs to give you such a big screen in a compact design.

Tom’s Guide · Aug 19

Apple camera AirPods could launch soon: macOS Tahoe reveals Visual Intelligence demo

Apple's rumored camera-equipped AirPods may launch soon, showing Visual Intelligence capabilities. These earbuds could understand wearer's surroundings and save visual information for later use. The new AirPods, codenamed B790, might debut alongside the upcoming iPhone 18 Pro models.

The Economic Times · Aug 19

Here's a turntable for those who really want to show off their vinyl collection, as created by former Apple designers

The Ruka TD-1 turntable makes your records look as good as they sound

T3 · Aug 19

5 features that give Claude the edge over ChatGPT

ChatGPT has caught up on major features, but these 5 unique tools — from native iPhone app access to self-updating dashboards — are still exclusive to Claude.

Tom’s Guide · Aug 19

Forget the Foldable iPhone: Apple's Biggest AirPods Upgrade Is Straight Out of Tony Stark's Lab [Watch]

Apple is exploring AirPods with built-in cameras and Visual Intelligence, which could transform wearables through object recognition and improved user interaction.

International Business Times UK · Aug 19

EU 'welcomes' Apple steps to comply with digital rules

The European Commission on Tuesday welcomed changes made by Apple to its rules for app developers to address charges of breaking the bloc's competition rules -- and avert the risk of new fines. The commission slapped Apple with a fine of 500 million euros ($586 million) in April 2025 after…

The Economic Times · Aug 19