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See what you missed in Daily Tech Insider from August 24–28. The post AI Expansion Meets Security Crises, Costs, and Public Resistance in Tech This Week appeared first on TechRepublic.

The iPhone 17 led global smartphone sales in Q2 2026 as Apple and Samsung captured all 10 top spots while the overall market contracted 11%. The post iPhone 17 Leads Global Smartphone Sales as Apple, Samsung Take Top 10 appeared first on TechRepublic.

Apple Maps ads are rolling out in the U.S. and Canada. See where sponsored listings appear, how Apple handles privacy, and whether users can disable them. The post Apple Maps Ads Are Here: What iPhone Users Need to Know appeared first on TechRepublic.

Fairphone, HMD, Apple, Google, and Samsung take very different approaches to phone repair. Here are the models that are easiest to keep running. The post Most Repairable Phones You Can Buy in 2026 appeared first on TechRepublic.

Apple’s new Mac Studio pairs M5 Max and M5 Ultra chips with up to 512GB of unified memory, targeting demanding local AI and creative workloads. The post Mac Studio 2026: Apple Goes All In on Local AI With M5 Ultra appeared first on TechRepublic.

Several Apple, Google and Samsung smartwatches face software-support cutoffs in 2026. Here’s what ends, what may continue and when to upgrade. The post Apple, Google and Samsung Watches Are Reaching Software Support Cutoffs appeared first on TechRepublic.

Apple may soon launch a new Mac mini with M5 Pro and M6 chips as local AI demand grows. Here’s what buyers should know before upgrading. The post New Mac Mini Could Arrive Soon: What Apple May Be Planning appeared first on TechRepublic.

Apple offers longer advertised ANC playback per charge, while Samsung gives Galaxy and Android users more sound controls and phone flexibility. The post AirPods Pro 3 vs Galaxy Buds4 Pro: Which Pair Should You Buy? appeared first on TechRepublic.

Apple charges $99 more, while Samsung promises longer battery life. Compare compatibility, health tools, durability, and safety features. The post Apple Watch Ultra 3 vs Galaxy Watch Ultra2 appeared first on TechRepublic.

Apple is testing an AI shopping assistant in the Apple Store app that can answer product, trade-in, payment, and order questions for select users. The post Apple Tests AI Shopping Assistant in Store App: What Can It Do? appeared first on TechRepublic.