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Last updated: August 14, 2026, 5:34 AM ET

Apple's App Store and Security

Apple is reportedly proposing a new commission structure for its App Store, seeking to take a 5-to-15 percent cut from external App Store payments. This move comes as the company continues its legal battles with Epic Games. In other news, Apple has begun sending out notifications to users who have been targeted by mercenary spyware attacks, warning them of the potential threat. Meanwhile, the original iPhone X has officially been added to Apple's list of obsolete products, nearly nine years after its debut. The company also added its 2018 15-inch MacBook Pro to the same list.

New Smartphone Launches and Leaks

Ahead of their August 18 launch in China, iQOO has revealed the chipsets for the upcoming iQOO Neo11 Ultra and Z11s. The company had previously shared design and battery specifications for both devices. A massive leak has also surfaced for the Poco F9 Pro and Poco F9 Ultra, providing detailed renders, specifications, and pricing information. Earlier leaks had already discussed the battery capacities for these new Poco models. Additionally, a report suggests that the anticipated iPhone Ultra, expected to be unveiled on September 8th, may initially be exclusive to the US and China markets at launch.

AI and Drone Tariffs

Google has released its latest AI model, Gemini 3.7 Flash, just three weeks after the previous version. The company describes this new model as its "most intelligent workhorse model yet for coding and agents." On a different note, President Trump has imposed tariffs of up to 100 percent on drones deemed "particularly sensitive" for national security reasons.