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New Renders Allegedly Reveal iPhone 18 Pro Design With Corner Camera Cutout [Video]

New Renders Allegedly Reveal iPhone 18 Pro Design With Corner Camera Cutout [Video]

Posted 12 hours ago
· Apple News
New renders visualize the iPhone 18 Pro with under-display Face ID and a variable aperture camera. Plus, details on new colors and Tim Cook's future at Apple.
Apple Shares Official Trailer for Super Bowl LX Halftime Show Starring Bad Bunny [Video]

Apple Shares Official Trailer for Super Bowl LX Halftime Show Starring Bad Bunny [Video]

Posted 15 hours ago
· Apple News
Watch the official trailer for the Apple Music Super Bowl LX Halftime Show featuring Bad Bunny. The performance airs Feb 8, 2026 from Levi's Stadium.
OpenAI Launches $8 'ChatGPT Go' Subscription Globally, Confirms Ads Are Coming

OpenAI Launches $8 'ChatGPT Go' Subscription Globally, Confirms Ads Are Coming

Posted 19 hours ago
· Apple News
OpenAI has launched ChatGPT Go, a new $8/month subscription with higher usage limits globally. Plus, ads are coming to the free and Go tiers in the US.
Apple iPhone Air Bumper Drops to All-Time Low Price of $19.59 [Deal]

Apple iPhone Air Bumper Drops to All-Time Low Price of $19.59 [Deal]

Posted 21 hours ago
· Apple News
Apple's official iPhone Air Bumper has dropped to a new all-time low of just $19.59, a 50% discount. Plus, save big on the Crossbody Strap for a limited time.
Samsung Begins Mass Production of OLED Panels Rumored for MacBook Pro [Report]

Samsung Begins Mass Production of OLED Panels Rumored for MacBook Pro [Report]

Posted 23 hours ago
· Apple News
Samsung Display has reportedly begun mass production of 8.6-generation OLED panels at its Asan A6 facility, paving the way for OLED MacBook Pro models.
DJI Power 1000 V2 With Dual 140W USB-C Ports Drops to $429 [Deal]

DJI Power 1000 V2 With Dual 140W USB-C Ports Drops to $429 [Deal]

Posted January 16, 2026
· Apple News
DJI's Power 1000 V2 portable power station is discounted to $429, featuring dual 140W USB-C ports, 2600W output, fast recharging, and UPS support.
iPhone 18 Pro, Pro Max, and Fold to Feature A20 Pro, 12GB RAM, and Apple C2 Modem [Report]

iPhone 18 Pro, Pro Max, and Fold to Feature A20 Pro, 12GB RAM, and Apple C2 Modem [Report]

Posted January 16, 2026
· Apple News
A new report details Apple's 2026 lineup, revealing the iPhone 18 Pro, Max, and Fold will share the A20 Pro chip, 12GB RAM, and C2 modem. Plus, variable aperture cameras for Pro models.
U.S. and Taiwan Sign $250B Deal to Boost U.S. Chip Production

U.S. and Taiwan Sign $250B Deal to Boost U.S. Chip Production

Posted January 15, 2026
· Apple News
The US and Taiwan have signed a trade deal securing $250 billion for American chip manufacturing, strengthening supply chains for Apple and AI tech.
Apple Chipmaker TSMC to Boost Spending by Nearly 40% as AI Demand Drives Record Profit

Apple Chipmaker TSMC to Boost Spending by Nearly 40% as AI Demand Drives Record Profit

Posted January 15, 2026
· Apple News
Apple chipmaker TSMC reported a 35% profit surge and plans to raise spending to as much as $56 billion to support AI demand and next-generation chip production.
Spotify Raises Premium Price to $12.99/Month in the U.S.

Spotify Raises Premium Price to $12.99/Month in the U.S.

Posted January 15, 2026
· Apple News
Spotify is raising its Premium Individual plan to $12.99/month in the U.S., with the new price taking effect starting in February billing dates.
Unreleased Apple Display Appears in China Energy Label Database

Unreleased Apple Display Appears in China Energy Label Database

Posted January 15, 2026
· Apple News
A regulatory filing has revealed an unreleased Apple display with model number A3350. The listing suggests a new LCD monitor could launch alongside M5 Macs.
Opera One R3 Launches With 'Tab-Aware' AI, 4-Way Split Screen, and Customizable Tab Islands [Download]

Opera One R3 Launches With 'Tab-Aware' AI, 4-Way Split Screen, and Customizable Tab Islands [Download]

Posted January 15, 2026
· Apple News
Opera One R3 brings context-aware AI, customizable Tab Islands, and a 4-way split screen mode to macOS. Download the major browser update here.
Apple Pay Adds Cross-Border Visa Support for Users in Mainland China

Apple Pay Adds Cross-Border Visa Support for Users in Mainland China

Posted January 15, 2026
· Apple News
Apple has expanded Apple Pay cross-border support in China, enabling global contactless payments using local Visa credit and debit cards.
Apple Avoids AI Infrastructure Arms Race With Multi-Billion Dollar Google Deal [Report]

Apple Avoids AI Infrastructure Arms Race With Multi-Billion Dollar Google Deal [Report]

Posted January 15, 2026
· Apple News
Apple partners with Google for Gemini AI in a multi-billion dollar deal, positioning itself as an industry kingmaker while avoiding massive infrastructure costs.
Apple to Drop the Notch With Dynamic Island on Entry-Level iPhone 17e [Report]

Apple to Drop the Notch With Dynamic Island on Entry-Level iPhone 17e [Report]

Posted January 15, 2026
· Apple News
A new leak claims the iPhone 17e will launch this spring with an A19 chip and Dynamic Island, ditching the notch while keeping a 60Hz display.
Apple Card Deal Nearly Collapsed Before a Last-Minute CEO Call Saved It [Report]

Apple Card Deal Nearly Collapsed Before a Last-Minute CEO Call Saved It [Report]

Posted January 14, 2026
· Apple News
Negotiations between Goldman and Chase stalled in December. A last-minute call between CEOs saved the deal, with Goldman taking a $1B loss to exit.
Samsung's 32-Inch M9 OLED Monitor Drops to $1,299 [Deal]

Samsung's 32-Inch M9 OLED Monitor Drops to $1,299 [Deal]

Posted January 14, 2026
· Apple News
Samsung's 32-inch M9 OLED Smart Monitor is $300 off today. With a 165Hz refresh rate and 4K QD-OLED panel, it's a capable Studio Display alternative.
Apple's Foldable iPhone to Use Improved Titanium and Liquid Metal Hinge to Cut Weight [Rumor]

Apple's Foldable iPhone to Use Improved Titanium and Liquid Metal Hinge to Cut Weight [Rumor]

Posted January 14, 2026
· Apple News
Apple is reportedly using improved titanium and a liquid metal hinge to make its first foldable iPhone lighter and more durable.
Leaked iPhone 18 Specs Point to Under-Display Design and iPhone Air 2

Leaked iPhone 18 Specs Point to Under-Display Design and iPhone Air 2

Posted January 14, 2026
· Apple News
A new leak outlines iPhone 18 display specs, pointing to under-display design changes for Pro models and confirming the presence of iPhone Air 2.
Civilization VII Coming to Apple Arcade on February 5

Civilization VII Coming to Apple Arcade on February 5

Posted January 14, 2026
· Apple News
Sid Meier's Civilization VII hits Apple Arcade on February 5. Play the AAA strategy game on iPhone, iPad, and Mac, plus new retro games for Vision Pro.
Apple Races to Secure Critical 'Glass Cloth' Supply for 2026 Devices [Report]

Apple Races to Secure Critical 'Glass Cloth' Supply for 2026 Devices [Report]

Posted January 14, 2026
· Apple News
Apple is fighting AI giants to secure a scarce component needed for its 2026 roadmap, including the foldable iPhone, amid a critical shortage in Japan.
Google Updates Veo AI Video Generator With 4K Upscaling and Native Vertical Mode

Google Updates Veo AI Video Generator With 4K Upscaling and Native Vertical Mode

Posted January 13, 2026
· Apple News
Google updates Veo AI with native vertical video support, 4K upscaling, and improved visual consistency for the 'Ingredients to Video' feature.
Apple Releases New Firmware for AirPods Pro 3

Apple Releases New Firmware for AirPods Pro 3

Posted January 13, 2026
· Apple News
Apple has released a new firmware update for the AirPods Pro 3. The new version is 8B34. Here is how to check your version and update your earbuds.
FCC Ends Verizon's 60-Day Automatic Unlocking Requirement

FCC Ends Verizon's 60-Day Automatic Unlocking Requirement

Posted January 13, 2026
· Apple News
The FCC has waived Verizon's 60-day automatic unlocking rule, allowing the carrier to keep iPhones and other devices locked longer to combat fraud.
Apple Highlights '3x More Scratch-Resistant' iPhone 17 Display in New 'Slide' Ad [Video]

Apple Highlights '3x More Scratch-Resistant' iPhone 17 Display in New 'Slide' Ad [Video]

Posted January 13, 2026
· Apple News
Apple's new 'Slide' ad demonstrates the durability of the iPhone 17's Ceramic Shield 2 display, which is 3x more scratch-resistant than previous models.
Apple Releases Second Public Betas of iOS 26.3, iPadOS 26.3, macOS Tahoe 26.3, and More [Download]

Apple Releases Second Public Betas of iOS 26.3, iPadOS 26.3, macOS Tahoe 26.3, and More [Download]

Posted January 13, 2026
· Apple News
Apple has released the second public betas of iOS 26.3, iPadOS 26.3, macOS 26.3, watchOS 26.3, and tvOS 26.3.
Global PC Shipments Jump 9.6% in Q4 2025, Apple Ships 7.1 Million Macs [IDC]

Global PC Shipments Jump 9.6% in Q4 2025, Apple Ships 7.1 Million Macs [IDC]

Posted January 13, 2026
· Apple News
Global PC shipments jumped nearly 10% in Q4 2025 as vendors raced to secure inventory. Apple shipped 7.1 million Macs to hold fourth place.
Apple Debuts Season 2 Teaser for 'Monarch: Legacy of Monsters,' Sets Premiere Date [Video]

Apple Debuts Season 2 Teaser for 'Monarch: Legacy of Monsters,' Sets Premiere Date [Video]

Posted January 13, 2026
· Apple News
Apple has released the first teaser for Monarch: Legacy of Monsters season two, confirming a February 27 premiere and revealing a new Titan.
Apple's Google AI Deal Was Driven by Urgent WWDC Pressure [Kuo]

Apple's Google AI Deal Was Driven by Urgent WWDC Pressure [Kuo]

Posted January 13, 2026
· Apple News
Apple's deal with Google was driven by urgent necessity to meet rising AI expectations, says Kuo. In-house AI server chips are now targeted for 2026.
Apple Unveils 'Apple Creator Studio' Subscription With New AI Features, Pixelmator Pro for iPad

Apple Unveils 'Apple Creator Studio' Subscription With New AI Features, Pixelmator Pro for iPad

Posted January 13, 2026
· Apple News
Apple announces 'Apple Creator Studio', a new subscription bundling Final Cut Pro, Logic Pro, Pixelmator Pro, and AI-powered creative tools.
Google Chrome to End Support for macOS 12 Monterey

Google Chrome to End Support for macOS 12 Monterey

Posted January 12, 2026
· Apple News
Google is ending Chrome support for macOS 12 Monterey. Chrome 151 will require macOS 13 or later to receive future updates and security patches.
Apple Releases macOS Tahoe 26.3 Beta 2 to Developers [Download]

Apple Releases macOS Tahoe 26.3 Beta 2 to Developers [Download]

Posted January 12, 2026
· Apple News
Apple has released macOS Tahoe 26.3 beta 2 to developers for testing.
Apple Seeds Second Betas of watchOS 26.3, tvOS 26.3, and visionOS 26.3 to Developers [Download]

Apple Seeds Second Betas of watchOS 26.3, tvOS 26.3, and visionOS 26.3 to Developers [Download]

Posted January 12, 2026
· Apple News
Apple has seeded the second developer betas of watchOS 26.3, tvOS 26.3, and visionOS 26.3 for testing.
Apple Releases iOS 26.3 Beta 2 and iPadOS 26.3 Beta 2 to Developers [Download]

Apple Releases iOS 26.3 Beta 2 and iPadOS 26.3 Beta 2 to Developers [Download]

Posted January 12, 2026
· Apple News
Apple has seeded the second beta of iOS 26.3 and iPadOS 26.3 to developers for testing.
Apple Services Hit Record Highs in 2025 as App Store Commerce Tops $1.3 Trillion

Apple Services Hit Record Highs in 2025 as App Store Commerce Tops $1.3 Trillion

Posted January 12, 2026
· Apple News
Apple announces a record 2025 for Services, featuring $1.3 trillion in App Store commerce, a 36% jump in Apple TV viewership, and new highs for Apple Music.
Apple Overtakes Samsung as World's Top Smartphone Maker in 2025 [Report]

Apple Overtakes Samsung as World's Top Smartphone Maker in 2025 [Report]

Posted January 12, 2026
· Apple News
Apple has dethroned Samsung to become the world's #1 smartphone maker for 2025, driven by record iPhone 17 sales and 20% market share, according to a new report.
Apple Officially Selects Google Gemini to Power Next-Gen Siri

Apple Officially Selects Google Gemini to Power Next-Gen Siri

Posted January 12, 2026
· Apple News
Apple has confirmed a multi-year partnership with Google to use Gemini AI models for a major Siri overhaul launching later this year.
Apple TV Earns 7 Producers Guild Award Nominations for 'F1', 'Severance', and More

Apple TV Earns 7 Producers Guild Award Nominations for 'F1', 'Severance', and More

Posted January 11, 2026
· Apple News
Apple TV scores 7 Producers Guild Award nominations, including Outstanding Producer nods for 'F1', 'Severance', 'Pluribus', and 'The Studio'.
India Proposes Forcing Apple and Other Smartphone Makers to Share Source Code [Report]

India Proposes Forcing Apple and Other Smartphone Makers to Share Source Code [Report]

Posted January 11, 2026
· Apple News
India is weighing security rules that would require Apple and other phone makers to hand over source code for government review.
Apple's Lead Safari Designer Leaves for The Browser Company

Apple's Lead Safari Designer Leaves for The Browser Company

Posted January 10, 2026
· Apple News
Apple's lead Safari designer Marco Triverio has left to join The Browser Company, marking the latest high-profile exit from Cupertino's design team.
Apple Warns Users of Impending Deadline to Update Apple Home

Apple Warns Users of Impending Deadline to Update Apple Home

Posted January 9, 2026
· Apple News
Apple has sent an urgent warning to users regarding the cutoff for the legacy Home architecture. Update by Feb 10, 2026, to avoid losing access.
Apple Wins Antitrust Appeal Against AliveCor Over Apple Watch Heart Rhythm Data

Apple Wins Antitrust Appeal Against AliveCor Over Apple Watch Heart Rhythm Data

Posted January 9, 2026
· Apple News
A federal appeals court has ruled in favor of Apple, rejecting AliveCor's antitrust claims that restricting access to Apple Watch heart rhythm data stifled competition.
Apple Targets 2027 for Ultra-Thin iPhone Refresh With New OLED Tech [Report]

Apple Targets 2027 for Ultra-Thin iPhone Refresh With New OLED Tech [Report]

Posted January 9, 2026
· Apple News
Apple is reportedly delaying its next ultra-thin iPhone to 2027. New CoE OLED tech could enable a slimmer design in time for the device's 20th anniversary.
Apple TV Unveils Trailer for Season 2 of 'Drops of God' [Video]

Apple TV Unveils Trailer for Season 2 of 'Drops of God' [Video]

Posted January 8, 2026
· Apple News
Watch the official trailer for 'Drops of God' season two. The International Emmy Award-winning drama returns to Apple TV on January 21.
Google Rolls Out Gemini AI in Gmail to Summarize Emails and Answer Questions [Video]

Google Rolls Out Gemini AI in Gmail to Summarize Emails and Answer Questions [Video]

Posted January 8, 2026
· Apple News
Gmail gets a major AI boost. Google is rolling out Gemini features to summarize long threads, write emails for you, and answer questions about your inbox.
Apple Accelerates Succession Planning as John Ternus Emerges as Likely Next CEO [Report]

Apple Accelerates Succession Planning as John Ternus Emerges as Likely Next CEO [Report]

Posted January 8, 2026
· Apple News
Apple is reportedly accelerating succession plans as Tim Cook looks to reduce his workload, with hardware chief John Ternus emerging as the favorite for CEO.
AirPods Pro 3 Drop Back to $199.99, Just $1 From All-Time Low [Deal]

AirPods Pro 3 Drop Back to $199.99, Just $1 From All-Time Low [Deal]

Posted January 8, 2026
· Apple News
Apple's new AirPods Pro 3 are on sale for $199.99 today! Save $49 on the latest earbuds featuring heart rate monitoring and Live Translation.
Intel Launches Core Ultra Series 3 on 18A Process Rumored for Apple's Low-Cost MacBook

Intel Launches Core Ultra Series 3 on 18A Process Rumored for Apple's Low-Cost MacBook

Posted January 8, 2026
· Apple News
Intel has launched its Core Ultra Series 3 chips on the 18A process at CES 2026. Apple is reportedly eyeing this node for a future low-cost MacBook.