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A new rumor claims iPhone Air 2 will be about 0.4mm thinner, potentially matching the iPhone Duo’s 5.2mm unfolded body while adding battery capacity.
Jon Prosser Challenges Apple’s Demand for YouTube Revenue and Channel Data
Jon Prosser is disputing Apple’s discovery demands for YouTube revenue, analytics and messages in its lawsuit over leaked iOS 26 information.