Nearly two decades after the first iPhone launched, many Apple users remain curious about the meaning behind the iconic lowercase ‘i’ that consistently appears in product names like iPhone, iPad, iMac, and iPod. Theories and the True Origin of ‘i’ Branding Over the years, Apple’s consistent use of the ‘i’ branding sparked numerous theories. Some speculated it represented internet, intelligence, or information. Others believed it symbolized the personal pronoun ‘I’, suggesting a focus on the individual user. Ideas like “immediate,” “immaculate,” or even “individual” were also floated on social media. Some linked the ‘i’ to Apple’s mobile operating system, iOS.…
Author: Raja Zahid Khanzada
Apple’s upcoming iOS 26 update, scheduled for release later this year, will allow iPhone users in the United States to create a digital ID based on their U.S. passport. This feature will be housed in the iPhone’s Wallet app and marks another step towards Apple’s goal of transforming the smartphone into a digital hub for payments, identification, and travel. The digital ID won’t fully replace a physical passport but will serve in various settings where identification is required—such as select airport checkpoints and mobile applications. Currently Limited to Domestic Use While the concept might suggest international travel ease, Apple has…
The United States continues to maintain a significant military footprint across the Middle East, with between 40,000 and 50,000 troops stationed at more than 19 sites, according to data published by the Council on Foreign Relations. The data illustrates a network of long-term US-controlled bases—each in operation for at least 15 years—spread across key countries such as Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Djibouti, and Saudi Arabia. In addition to these established bases, the US also maintains a presence in several other countries, including Iraq, Syria, Jordan, Oman, Egypt, Turkey, and Cyprus. This extensive network underscores Washington’s ongoing strategic…
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has voiced strong concern over recent developments in Iran, particularly the targeting of Iranian nuclear facilities by the United States. In an official statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Kingdom reaffirmed its earlier condemnation on June 13, 2025, denouncing the violation of Iranian sovereignty. The statement emphasized the importance of exercising restraint, de-escalating tensions, and avoiding further conflict in the region. Calling for a peaceful resolution, Saudi Arabia urged the international community to intensify efforts to reach a political solution that could end the current crisis and pave the way for regional…
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has strongly condemned the recent US airstrikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities in Isfahan, Natanz, and Fordow, branding them a “brutal act of aggression.” He warned that Tehran will respond in accordance with its right to self-defense under international law. “Unprecedented Violation” of International Law Alleged Speaking at a press conference in Istanbul, where he is attending an Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) meeting, Araghchi described the strikes as an “unprecedented violation of the United Nations Charter and international law.” He asserted that “The United States, in collusion with the genocidal Israeli regime, has launched a…
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has issued a stern warning to the United States of “devastating retaliation” following what it described as an “unprecedented and blatant act of aggression” against Iran’s peaceful nuclear facilities. The IRGC has accused Washington of aligning with Israel to destabilize the region. In a strongly worded statement issued Sunday, the IRGC declared that the American military strike on nuclear facilities in Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan represented a “clear violation” of international law, including the UN Charter, the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT), and Iran’s sovereign rights. The attack, announced earlier by US President Donald Trump on…
Pope Leo XIV has issued a stark and urgent appeal for an end to the escalating conflict in Iran, warning that the region is on the brink of what he described as an “irreparable abyss.” Speaking during his Sunday Angelus address from St. Peter’s Square, the Pope condemned the ongoing violence in the Middle East, particularly the latest developments in Iran, where US bombers struck nuclear sites following a recent flare-up of hostilities between Iran and Israel. “Alarming news continues to arrive from the Middle East, especially from Iran,” the Pope told the faithful gathered at the Vatican. “Humanity cries…
China has strongly condemned the United States’ strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities, which occurred in the early hours of Sunday. In a statement, the Chinese foreign ministry asserted that the attacks constitute a serious violation of the United Nations Charter. “The actions of the U.S. seriously violate the purposes and principles of the UN Charter and international law, and have exacerbated tensions in the Middle East,” the statement read. China called on the parties to the conflict, especially Israel, to reach a ceasefire as soon as possible, ensure the safety of civilians, and commence dialogue and negotiation. “China stands ready…
US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has clarified that the recent United States strikes on Iran were not part of a regime change strategy. In a televised statement, Hegseth asserted, “This mission was never about regime change—neither before, nor now.” He characterized the attack as a “precision operation” designed to safeguard US national interests from threats posed by Iran’s nuclear program. During a Pentagon press conference, Secretary Hegseth revealed that the US airstrikes were the culmination of “months of planning,” incorporating deliberate misdirection and a high level of operational security. “This was a plan developed over months and weeks of…
In the aftermath of recent US strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities, Pakistani authorities have issued a warning about a coordinated social media campaign of misinformation and propaganda designed to discredit Pakistan. According to government sources, claims circulating that US B-2 stealth bombers utilized Pakistani airspace for these attacks are entirely unfounded. “Our radars and air defense systems confirm that no US aircraft, including B-2 bombers, entered or overflew Pakistan’s airspace,” stated an official from the Ministry of Defence. Officials further accused elements hostile to Pakistan of fabricating and disseminating these false narratives to create public confusion and undermine Pakistan’s international…
