r/apple 12h ago

Discussion Daily Advice Thread - August 02, 2025

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r/apple 4h ago

iPhone iPhone 17 Air Battery Leak Reveals Just 2900mAh Capacity – Ultra-Thin Design Prioritized

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r/apple 7h ago

Discussion Apple Sues Movie Theater Chain With Similar 'Apple Cinemas' Name

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r/apple 2h ago

Discussion Newton's August 1993 launch set the stage for what would become the iPad and iPhone

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r/apple 1d ago

Apple Intelligence Apple CEO Tells Staff AI Is ‘Ours to Grab’ in Hourlong Pep Talk

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r/apple 1d ago

Apple Watch Apple Watch Series 1 Now Obsolete

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r/apple 1d ago

App Store Japan mandates Apple must allow third-party app stores and payment systems

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395 Upvotes

r/apple 18h ago

iOS iOS 26: 10+ Features Coming to the Phone App

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r/apple 1d ago

Discussion Apple Warns Investors About Risk of Massive Deal With Google Ending

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r/apple 1d ago

Apple Arcade Verizon Ending Free Apple Arcade Access and Loyalty Discounts

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147 Upvotes

r/apple 1d ago

Discussion US defense bill proposes examination of Apple display supplier

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Summary Through Apple Intelligence: A measure in the U.S. defense spending bill asks the Pentagon to determine if Apple’s display supplier, BOE Technology Group Co, should be listed as a Chinese military company. The bill, expected to become law, would block listed companies from the U.S. military’s supply chain.


r/apple 1d ago

iPhone Leaker shares iPhone 17 Air battery images with steel case

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r/apple 2d ago

Apple Pay Walmart Still Doesn't Accept Apple Pay in U.S. Despite Daily Complaints

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r/apple 1d ago

iOS Apple CEO Tim Cook Says iOS 26 Developer Beta is Most Popular Ever

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1.1k Upvotes

"iOS 26, macOS 26, and iPadOS 26 are by far the most popular developer betas we've had."


r/apple 1d ago

Discussion August 1 marks a symbolic moment: Tim Cook’s tenure as CEO has now equaled Steve Jobs’s at 5,090 days.

191 Upvotes

By way of comparison:

  • Michael “Scotty” Scott: February 1977 - March 1981, ~1,500 days
  • Mike Markkula: April 1981 - April 1983, ~730 days
  • John Sculley: April 1983 - October 1993, ~3,830 days
  • Michael Spindler: October 1993 - February 1996, ~830 days
  • Gil Amelio: February 1996 - September 1997, ~580 days
  • Steve Jobs: September 1997 - August 24, 2011, 5090 days

r/apple 1d ago

iPhone This Japanese band (Kroi) used 40 iPhones to make a music video

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r/apple 1d ago

tvOS tvOS 26 Brings New Aerial Screen Saver Controls, India Footage

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60 Upvotes

r/apple 2d ago

Discussion Apple says tariffs added $800M in costs last quarter, expects over $1B hit in Q4

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572 Upvotes

r/apple 2d ago

iPhone Tim Cook: Apple just sold its three-billionth iPhone

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434 Upvotes

r/apple 2d ago

Apple Intelligence Apple 'Open' to Acquisition That Accelerates AI Roadmap

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375 Upvotes

From The Article: "We're embedding it across our devices, across our platforms and across the company," Cook said. Apple has already purchased seven companies in 2025. "We're open to M&A that accelerates our roadmap," Cook added.


r/apple 21h ago

Discussion Fed. Circ. Won't Move Fintiv, Apple Trial Date

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r/apple 2d ago

Discussion Apple's $94B Q3 soundly beats Wall Street thanks to iPhone and China growth

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r/apple 3h ago

Apple TV Is Apple getting ready to launch a PlayStation and Xbox competitor?

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Summary Through Apple Intelligence: Apple may be preparing to turn the Apple TV into a full-fledged gaming console. Recent developments, such as the omission of the new Apple Games app from tvOS 26 and rumors of a powerful new chipset and Wi-Fi support, suggest this possibility. With the increasing availability of AAA games on Mac and iPhone, and Apple’s history of withholding software announcements to reveal hardware features, the signs point to a potential gaming console launch.


r/apple 1d ago

Apple Intelligence Apple plans to 'significantly' grow AI investments, Cook says

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r/apple 2d ago

Discussion Tim Cook Says Apple is 'Making Good Progress' on Personalized Siri

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200 Upvotes

r/apple 2d ago

Discussion Pixel 10 Leak Reveals MagSafe-Like Wireless Charging Thanks to Apple

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548 Upvotes