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Apple gears up for iPhone 18 Pro, iPad Mini OLED, and new EU AirPods rules

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Apple is reportedly preparing several updates across its product lines, including the iPhone 18 Pro Max with a potentially heavier battery and a later September release date. The company is also rumored to be updating the iPad Mini with an OLED display and introducing a new 3-year financing option for cellular iPads. Additionally, the EU is considering new regulations that could exempt devices like the Apple Watch and AirPods from certain battery repairability requirements. AI

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Apple gears up for iPhone 18 Pro, iPad Mini OLED, and new EU AirPods rules

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