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Tim Cook Receives Custom Labubu Gift During iPhone Air China Launch Visit

Apple CEO Tim Cook’s Shanghai visit included a special meeting with Pop Mart executives and The Monsters creator Kasing Lung, who gifted him a one-of-a-kind Labubu figurine modeled after Cook himself. The visit coincides with Apple’s upcoming iPhone Air launch in China, marking the company’s first eSIM-only iPhone in the market.

Apple CEO Tim Cook is currently in Shanghai, China, where he’s celebrating the imminent launch of the iPhone Air in one of Apple’s most crucial markets. During his high-profile visit, Cook engaged in significant cultural and business exchanges, including a memorable meeting with Pop Mart CEO Wang Ning and renowned artist Kasing Lung, the creative force behind the globally popular Labubu character.

Cultural Exchange and Creative Demonstration

by Michael Turner
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Apple TV Plus Rebrands to Apple TV: New Identity Sparks Confusion

Apple TV Plus is being rebranded with a “vibrant new identity” and will now simply be called Apple TV. The change was announced in a press release about F1 The Movie’s streaming debut, though current branding remains unchanged across Apple’s platforms according to experts.

Apple TV Plus Streaming Service Gets Major Rebrand

The Apple TV Plus streaming service is undergoing a significant transformation with what Apple Inc. describes as a “vibrant new identity.” The Cupertino-based technology giant revealed that the service will “now simply Apple TV” according to analysis of their latest corporate announcement.

by Michael Turner
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Apple Releases Third Betas of iOS 26.1, iPadOS 26.1, macOS Tahoe 26.1 with Major Updates

Apple has released the third developer betas for iOS 26.1, iPadOS 26.1, macOS Tahoe 26.1, and other platforms. The updates bring expanded language support for Apple Intelligence and new interface enhancements across key apps.

Apple has seeded the third developer betas of iOS 26.1, iPadOS 26.1, macOS Tahoe 26.1, tvOS 26.1, watchOS 26.1, and visionOS 26.1, continuing its rapid software release life cycle just one week after the previous beta versions. Available now to registered developers through the Software Update section in Settings, these updates introduce significant internationalization improvements and interface refinements ahead of their expected public release later in October.

Expanded Language Support and Global Features

by Erica Lang
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Spotify Managed Accounts Launch to Protect Parental Listening Experience

Spotify is rolling out managed accounts globally to solve the common problem of children’s music disrupting parental recommendations. The feature provides separate listening experiences while maintaining parental controls. Available now in the US, UK, Canada and other major markets.

Parents struggling with Spotify recommendations and Spotify Wrapped results being hijacked by their children’s listening habits now have a solution as the streaming giant launches managed accounts globally. After successful pilot programs in multiple countries, Spotify is expanding this family-friendly feature to protect parental listening experiences while giving young users their own personalized space.

What Are Spotify Managed Accounts?

by Jessica Moore P.E.
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M5 iPad Pro AT&T Listing Signals Imminent Apple Launch Alongside Updated MacBook

Apple’s M5 iPad Pro appeared briefly on AT&T’s website with “pre-order soon” messaging, suggesting an imminent launch alongside the updated MacBook Pro. The accidental listing follows earlier unboxing leaks and performance benchmarks showing significant GPU improvements over the M4 model.

Apple’s M5 iPad Pro has surfaced on AT&T’s official website in what appears to be a premature listing that strongly indicates an imminent product announcement alongside the updated M5 MacBook Pro. The carrier briefly displayed “Shop Apple iPad Tablets: iPad Pro M5 Pre-Order Soon” before quickly removing the page, adding to mounting evidence that Apple Inc. is preparing to refresh its premium tablet and laptop lineup simultaneously.

AT&T’s Accidental M5 iPad Pro Listing Details

by Erica Lang
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** Apple Discontinues Clips Video Editing App: What You Need to Know

** Apple has officially pulled the plug on its mobile video editing app Clips, which will no longer be available for download after October 2025. The app, launched in 2017, offered simplified video creation with fun effects and automatic music matching. Existing users can continue using the app but should save their projects properly. **CONTENT:**

Apple has officially discontinued its Clips video editing app, pulling the plug on the mobile application that many users probably didn’t even know existed. The company confirmed that Clips will no longer receive updates and will be removed from the App Store for new users starting October 10, 2025, marking the end of an eight-year run for the simplified video editing tool designed specifically for iPhone and iPad users seeking quick, hassle-free video creation.

by Erica Lang