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Ali Salman

Reporter, Mobile

Ali Salman is a technology reporter for Wccftech mobile section with a specialized focus on Apple and the intellectual property that drives mobile innovation. He has cultivated a unique expertise in analyzing and deconstructing complex technology patents, translating dense legal and technical documents into clear, insightful reports on future products.

Joined January 2015 6309 articles

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A TikTok user hid Apple's AirTag in his donated sneakers which ended up in another country being sold for 10 euros

TikTok User Donates Sneakers With Hidden AirTag At Red Cross, Tracks Them Through Europe, Finds Them 800KM Away In A Thrift Shop In Bosnia, Buys Them Back For 10 Euros

Apple's AirTags have been used to locate luggage and even stolen vehicles, but have you ever wondered where your donations go? A user on TikTok decided to document where his pair of sneakers ended up after slipping an AirTag in one of the shoes, before he casually dropped them off at a Red Cross bin. To his and our surprise, the sneakers did not end up in the location where they were supposed to, according to the user, but the end might surprise you. Even though it seemed like a scam at first, it was actually part of the donation […]

3 min read Jun 28, 2025
iOS 26 introducs new dynamic storage reserve feature for iOS updates

iPhone Users No Longer Need To Panic Over Storage, As iOS 26 Will Automatically Reserve Space To Make Sure Future Software Updates Install Without Any Last-Minute Hassles

Apple is silently fixing a long-standing iOS issue, which will make users a lot more stress-free when updating their iPhones to the latest software. Apple's release notes suggest that iOS 26 will bring a new dynamic storage reserve feature, which will allow the device to save up some space so that the automatic updates are downloaded and installed automatically. The new feature is part of the iOS 26 developer beta 1, and it remains to be seen how it actually works. Apple is introducing smart storage management in iOS 26 to prevent failed updates on iPhones with low available space […]

3 min read Jun 14, 2025
Apple's foldable iPhone design will be slimmer and more durable with a crease-free display

Apple Engineers Are Not Satisfied With The iPhone Fold’s Design, As It Matches What’s Already On The Market; Launch Slated For 2026 With Crease-Free Display And Thinner Profile

Apple is finally preparing to enter the foldable market with its first iPhone Fold reportedly planned for a 2026 launch at the earliest. The company is actively developing a book-style foldable iPhone that will compete against Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold series. This will mark a significant step for the iPhone maker as it explores a completely new form factor and aims to redefine the foldable smartphone experience. The company could potentially introduce features and utilities that are capped by the screen real estate of the current models, including split view. Apple aims to outdo Samsung with a more durable, thinner, […]

3 min read Jul 20, 2025

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beta 2 of its upcoming iOS 17.4, iPadOS 17.4, watchOS 10.4, macOS 14.4, and tvOS 17.4 released to developers with visionOS 1.1 beta 1

Download: Apple Releases iOS 17.4, watchOS 10.4, and macOS 14.4 Beta 2 for Developers, visionOS 1.1 Beta 1 Also Available

Feb 6, 2024
iPhone 16 and Pro models will house a Capture Button for Adjusting focus and caoturing image or videos

iPhone 16 Lineup Will Adopt a Major Functionality From DSLR and Mirrorless Cameras For The Capture Button

Feb 6, 2024
iPad Pro with OLED display price hike lower than expected

Apple’s OLED iPad Pro to See a Significant Price Increase, But it Will Not be as High as Initial Speculations

Feb 6, 2024
Apple Watch Ultra with MicroLED Display Delayed due to higher cost

Apple Delays The New Apple Watch Ultra Due to Supply Constraints, as MicroLED Display Costs Four Times More Than OLED

Feb 6, 2024
Schematics Reveal iPhone 16 Design Resembling The iPhone 12 as Camera Sensors Switch From Diagonal to a Vertical Layout

Schematics Reveal iPhone 16 Design Resembling The iPhone 12 As Camera Sensors Switch From Diagonal To A Vertical Layout

Feb 5, 2024
ChatGPT app for Vision Pro now available to download

ChatGPT App For Vision Pro Allows Users To Interact With AI In A 3D Space, Now Available On The visionOS App Store

Feb 5, 2024
Apple App Store Class Action lawsuit in United States

Apple App Store Class Action Lawsuit Could Expand To Raise Antitrust Concerns In The US, Implications Could Be Similar To The EU

Feb 5, 2024
iPhone 16 Pro Camera Design and Features

iPhone 16 Pro To Feature Upgraded Camera Functionality Due To Bigger Chassis, Capacitive Button Could Be A ‘Slight Bit Sunken’

Feb 4, 2024
Apple offers a dedictaed Vision Pro Developer Strap

You Need To Buy A $300 Developer Strap For The Vision Pro To Enter Diagnostics Mode In Case The Headset Malfunctions

Feb 4, 2024
Apple CEO Tim Cook compares Vision pro moment to iPhone, iPad and Mac

Tim Cook Compared Vision Pro ‘Moment’ To iPhone And Mac, Stating ‘This Is The First Spatial Computer’

Feb 3, 2024
Vision Pro Durability tested in drop test

Vision Pro Drop Test Reveals The Front Glass Is Surprisingly Durable But Not Resistant To Shattering – Video

Feb 3, 2024
Apple could throlle the vision pro performance depending on the battery's condition

Apple Could Throttle The Performance Of The Vision Pro Depending On The Condition Of The Battery

Feb 2, 2024
Apple Vision Pro Demos can be reserved online

Apple Vision Pro Demos Can Be Reserved Online Starting Monday

Feb 2, 2024
Apple Vision Pro Launched in the U.S.

Apple Vision Pro Officially Launched In The U.S. – It Is ‘Tomorrow’s Technology Today’

Feb 2, 2024
Apple App Store changes and feature imposed by EU criticized by Zeuckerberg and Meta

Zuckerberg Is Unhappy With Apple’s App Store Changes, Calls Them ‘So Onerous’ And ‘Difficult To Seriously Entertain’

Feb 2, 2024
Apple CEO on AI features coming later this year with iSO 18 update for iPhone

Apple Spent A ‘Tremendous Amount Of Time And Effort’ On AI, Which Will Make iOS 18 The Biggest Update For The iPhone

Feb 2, 2024
Apple to launch new Apple Watch band colors in Spring, potentially alongside new OLED iPad Pro

Apple Could Launch New Apple Watch Band Colors In The Spring, Potentially Alongside The OLED iPad Pro Models

Feb 1, 2024
Vision Pro Recovery Process will be handled by the iPhone visionOS

Vision Pro’s Recovery Process Will Be Handled By The iPhone, As The Headset Does Not Have A USB-C Port

Feb 1, 2024
Apple releases iOS 17.4 beta 1 again to evelopers and public beta testers on iPhone

Revised Version Of iOS 17.4 Beta 1 Released To Developers Again With A New Build Number

Jan 31, 2024
Vision Pro Battery Capacity is smaller than its size and weight

Vision Pro Comes With A 3,166 mAh Battery Pack, But It Is Surprisingly Heavier Than Smartphones With 5,000 mAh Battery

Jan 30, 2024
Vision Pro Review and Unboxing Videos

Roundup: Apple Vision Pro Review And Unboxing Videos Are Out Ahead Of Official Launch

Jan 30, 2024
Apple homeOS for a HomePod with a display as hinted in tvOS 17.4 beta

Apple Working On A Dedicated ‘homeOS’ Platform For An Upgraded Version Of The HomePod With A Display

Jan 30, 2024
Apple releases watchOS 10.4 and macOS 10.4 beta 1 to developers

Download: Apple Releases watchOS 10.4 And macOS 14.4 Beta 1 To Developers

Jan 29, 2024
Apple Vision Pro demand and units sold in first ten days

Vision Pro Exceeds Expectations As Apple Sold Almost 200,000 Vision Pro Units In Ten Days, But There Is A Downward Trend

Jan 29, 2024
iPadOS 17.4 for iPad will miss out on some EU features but available on iOS 17.4 for iPhone

iPad Will Miss Out On These Major Features Imposed By The EU, Will Be Exclusively Available On The iPhone With iOS 17.4

Jan 29, 2024
Apple Vision Pro Ad shows navigation and utility

Apple Shares New Vision Pro Ad ‘Hello’ Ahead Of Launch, Showcases Navigation And Utility

Jan 28, 2024
Meta aims to b the Android of the industry ahead of Vision Pro launch

Meta Aims To Be The ‘Android’ Of The AR/VR Industry, Hoping The Vision Pro Will “Reinvogorate” Its Efforts In Metaverse

Jan 28, 2024
iOS 18 will be the biggest update the iPhone has ever received

iOS 18 Will Be The Company’s ‘Biggest’ Update Since The Launch Of The Original iPhone

Jan 28, 2024
OLED iPad Pro, iPad Air 6, and M3 MacBook Air Will Launch in March

OLED iPad Pro, iPad Air 6, And M3 MacBook Air Will Launch By The End Of March As Production Is Well Underway

Jan 28, 2024
Developers can request apple to gain access to additional hardware and software features on iPhone after iOS 17.4 update

Developers Can Now Request Apple To Access Additional Hardware And Software Features On iPhone

Jan 26, 2024
Safari on iPhone will no longer be the default app after iOS 17.4 update

Safari Will No Longer Be The Default Browser After iOS 17.4 Update As Apple Opens Browsers For Third-Party Options

Jan 26, 2024
OLED iPad Pro models to feature Face ID sensors and camera in landscape orientation

OLED iPad Pro Models Could Feature Face ID Sensors And Camera In Landscape Orientation, Similar To Galaxy S9 Ultra

Jan 26, 2024
Apple opens NFC on iPhone to third-party banking and wallet app for payments in iOS 17.4 beta 1

Apple Opens NFC Chip On iPhone To Third-Party Apps In EU For Alternative Tap-to-Pay Payments With iOS 17.4

Jan 25, 2024
Apple releases iOS 17.4 and tvOS 17.4 beta 1 to developers

Download: Apple Releases iOS 17.4 And tvOS 17.4 To Developers With App Store Changes For The EU

Jan 25, 2024
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