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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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