The Unofficial Apple Blog

• Morgan Stanley Raises Apple Target to $315 for 2026
  Morgan Stanley has increased its price target for Apple shares to $315, signaling renewed confidence in the company’s outlook as it heads into 2026. The investment bank also reaffirmed its “Overweight” rating, keeping Apple as a core pick for the year ahead. The new target marks a $10 increase from Morgan Stanley’s previous forecast. Analysts […]
  - 27 days ago 19 Dec 25, 4:08pm -
• Apple Expands India Role With Plans for Local Chip Packaging
  Apple is considering a major new step in its India expansion. According to recent reports, the company has entered early talks to package Apple Silicon chips in the country. If finalized, this would mark Apple’s first move to handle chip packaging inside India. So far, India has focused mainly on assembling iPhones. However, this shift […]
  - 27 days ago 19 Dec 25, 3:48pm -
• Apple Manufacturing Academy Supports U.S. Businesses
  Apple’s Manufacturing Academy is quietly making a big impact on U.S. businesses, far beyond consumer electronics. While the program began with a focus on advanced manufacturing skills, it now supports food packaging, medical supply, and industrial firms across the country. According to participants, Apple’s involvement does not stop after classroom training. Instead, Apple engineers often […]
  - 27 days ago 19 Dec 25, 2:22pm -
• EU Developers Renew Pressure to Cut Apple App Store Fees
  A growing group of European app developers has renewed its push against Apple’s App Store fees. This week, a coalition of developers and consumer groups formally petitioned the European Commission. They claim Apple’s revised fee structure still puts EU-based apps at a disadvantage compared to rivals elsewhere. The coalition argues that Apple’s latest changes fail […]
  - 27 days ago 18 Dec 25, 7:24pm -
• ChatGPT May Control Apple Music Playlists Soon
  ChatGPT may soon take on a new role as a personal DJ for Apple Music users. According to recent developments, OpenAI plans to expand ChatGPT’s app integrations, and Apple Music appears to be next on the list. If confirmed, this move would let users rely on AI to create and manage playlists directly within Apple’s […]
  - 27 days ago 18 Dec 25, 6:50pm -
• Apple May Launch Seven iPhone Models a Year by 2027
  Apple may be preparing its biggest iPhone shake-up yet. According to industry reports, the company could release as many as seven iPhone models per year by 2027. This shift would mark a major change from Apple’s current launch rhythm, which centers on four main devices each fall with limited spring updates. The move suggests Apple […]
  - 27 days ago 18 Dec 25, 6:19pm -
• Apple Park Hits Capacity as Apple Spends $1.1B on New Offices
  Apple Park may be one of the world’s most famous corporate campuses, but it no longer meets Apple’s space needs. In 2025, Apple quietly spent about $1.1 billion on additional office space across California to support its expanding workforce. Although Apple Park opened in 2017 with room for around 13,000 employees, the campus reached capacity […]
  - 28 days ago 17 Dec 25, 7:25pm -
• iPhone Stands Strong in 2026 as RAM Prices Surge
  The global smartphone market is heading into a challenging year. According to a new industry report, higher memory costs are expected to slow smartphone shipments in 2026. Research firm Counterpoint has lowered its forecast, now predicting global shipments will fall by about 2% year over year as DRAM and NAND flash prices surge. These rising […]
  - 28 days ago 17 Dec 25, 6:49pm -
• iOS 26 Leak Reveals Unreleased Apple Devices
  A leaked internal build of iOS 26 has revealed an unusually detailed look at Apple’s product roadmap. According to files uncovered by researchers, the software references more than a dozen unreleased Apple devices still in development. The discovery offers fresh clues about what Apple may launch over the next two years. The leak came from […]
  - 28 days ago 17 Dec 25, 6:13pm -
• visionOS 26.2 Delivers Stability Update for Apple Vision Pro Users
  Apple has released visionOS 26.2, a new software update for the Apple Vision Pro that prioritizes stability over new features. Unlike major releases, this update focuses on fixing issues and improving reliability. As a result, users should not expect interface changes or new tools. However, this update still plays an important role. Regular maintenance updates […]
  - 29 days ago 16 Dec 25, 5:13pm -

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• newLevel up your manicure with the Apple Watch charger
  The nail polish girlies have found a new favorite tool to use with magnetic cat eye nail polish — the Apple Watch charger.The method and the madness | Image credit: Reddit user peninklingIf you keep up with nail polish trends — and I'm assuming many of you don't — magnetic nail polish is having a big moment right now. It's interesting, because magnetic polish is hardly new. I remember seeing it hit the shelves of bougier shops in my early 20s, only to trickle down to drugstore brands a yea…
  - 1 hour ago 15 Jan 26, 3:44am -
• newApple Creator Studio takes one more step to an app subscription future
  The Apple Creator Studio doesn't quite mean the end of perpetual software licenses, but in a new interview, it's clear that Apple expects consumers to embrace paying for bundles monthly instead of once.Apple Creator Studio is a compelling package for content creators - Image Credit: AppleThe launch of the new Apple Creator Studio promised users access to media tools like Logic Pro and Final Cut Pro on Mac and iPad for a relatively low fee of $12.99 per month. However, at the same time, Apple is…
  - 2 hours ago 15 Jan 26, 2:53am -
• newCompared: Apple Creator Studio vs Adobe Creative Cloud Pro
  Apple Creator Studio is taking on Adobe's dominant Creative Cloud by offering a selection of apps to create content, paid monthly. There are massive differences between the two subscription services, and some nuance to picking a package. Here's how they compare, and what you can do to fill the gaps.Apple Creator Studio vs Adobe Creative Cloud ProOn Tuesday, Apple decided that it wanted to take on the ten-ton gorilla of creative apps, Adobe, on its own turf. The Apple Creator Studio is a collecti…
  - 4 hours ago 15 Jan 26, 1:09am -
• newVerizon wireless outage leaves iPhones stuck in SOS across the U.S.
  Verizon customers across the U.S. are experiencing a wireless network outage on Wednesday that is disrupting calls, texts, and mobile data.Verizon outage is affecting people across the United StatesWhen Wi-Fi is unavailable, an iPhone relies on carrier connectivity for core communication features. Many affected devices are showing "SOS" or "Emergency calls only," which points to a carrier authentication failure rather than an iOS or hardware issue.Reports began surfacing earlier today and spread…
  - 5 hours ago 15 Jan 26, 12:31am -
• newDon't give Gemini your personal data, wait for Apple Intelligence-powered Siri
  Google Gemini is now asking users to let it train on their personal email and photos, and offering up bizarre reasons why this is meant to be good. It is not, and the timing of the news is suspicious.Google GeminiSo on the one hand, Google Gemini is now coming to Apple Intelligence, and it's coming with all of Apple's rigid privacy protections. But on the other, in the same week that was announced, Google is suddenly trying to get Gemini users to entirely ignore privacy.Specifically, Google want…
  - 6 hours ago 14 Jan 26, 11:18pm -
• newiPhone Fold's titanium & Liquid Metal rumors just won't go away
  A leaker has reiterated claims about the iPhone Fold using a liquid metal hinge and titanium body, going against the current belief that it will have an aluminum body.A render of what the iPhone Fold could look like - Image Credit: AppleInsiderUnlike a regular static iPhone, the iPhone Fold is designed to be folded in half and opened up on a regular basis. This potential point of weakness means Apple has to be extremely careful about the types of material that it uses for the frequently-rumored…
  - 7 hours ago 14 Jan 26, 10:15pm -
• newApple Vision Pro owners will get a great assortment of classic arcade games in VR soon
  In February, Apple Arcade is getting the nostalgic "Retrocade" for Apple Vision Pro, allowing players to walk around, play classic arcade titles, and inspect cabinets in VR.A Pac-Man arcade cabinet in Retrocade on an Apple Vision Pro - Image Credit: AppleApple Arcade adds more games to its catalog each month, but sometimes it turns into a history lesson. For February, it will be an opportunity for gamers to relive some of the best arcade games from the 1980's.Retrocade from Resolution Games will…
  - 8 hours ago 14 Jan 26, 9:24pm -
• new'Civilization VII Arcade Edition' coming to Apple Arcade with big caveats
  "Civilization VII Arcade Edition" is coming to Apple Arcade on February 5, bringing the long-running strategy series to more Apple platforms. But, there are some big limitations."Civilization VII Arcade Edition" is coming to Apple ArcadeThe game will be available on iPhone, iPad, and Mac through an Apple Arcade subscription, without ads or in-app purchases. For Apple users, that removes the usual upfront cost tied to a franchise long sold as a premium PC release.Civilization VII Arcade Edition d…
  - 8 hours ago 14 Jan 26, 9:22pm -
• newiPhone 18 design won't change much, except for Dynamic Island
  The iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max are claimed to have new under-display technology, but it's not known just how much that will reduce the Dynamic Island.The iPhone 18 Pro is expected to deliver a multitude of improvements.Previous leaks regarding the iPhone 18 range have said that the models will closely resemble their iPhone 17 counterparts. Now Digital Chat Station claims that most of the iPhone 18 range will keep to the same screen sizes as before, specifically:iPhone 18 Pro Max: 6.86-i…
  - 8 hours ago 14 Jan 26, 8:58pm -
• newWhat to expect from Apple's Q1 2026 earnings on January 29
  Apple is announcing its first-quarter financial results for 2026 on January 29. Here's what to expect from the figures, in a quarter that the company has already said will be a record-breaking quarter.Apple CEO Tim CookApple's Q1 2026 financial results will be shared via a press release on Thursday, January 29. It will arrive just ahead of the company's analyst and investor conference call at 5 P.M. Eastern.The call will see CEO Tim Cook discussing the finer points of the numbers alongside CFO K…
  - 10 hours ago 14 Jan 26, 7:20pm -

• newJP Morgan took a profit hit to set aside money to run Apple Card
  JP Morgan Chase's Q4 profits dropped 7%, chiefly because of it starting the funding process to take over running Apple Card.Apple Card is moving to JP Morgan ChaseAfter years of Goldman Sachs losing money on the Apple Card, JP Morgan Chase has taken over the deal, and consequently taken a hit to its profits.According to the Wall Street Journal, JP Morgan Chase's profits fell 7% to $13 billion, for the fourth quarter of 2025. There were reasons including an unexpected fall in investment banking f…
  - 11 hours ago 14 Jan 26, 6:23pm -
• newHow to master the Camera app on iPhone Air
  With one camera, it's more important than ever to know every tip and trick to help you get the best photos and videos on iPhone Air. Let's take a look at everything you need to know to master the Camera app.The iPhone Air has a single rear-facing cameraOn the iPhone Air, there is a single 48MP rear-facing camera. It's similar to the primary camera on the iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro, and iPhone 17 Pro Max.Flipping the phone over reveals an additional front-facing camera. This Center Stage camera pac…
  - 19 hours ago 14 Jan 26, 9:36am -
• newIncreasing AI demands causing supply chain bottleneck for crucial iPhone components
  Apple's supply chain and its efficiency may be the envy of the world, but even it is being constrained thanks to a sole supplier seeing increasing demand from AI companies.Future iPhones could see supply constraints thanks to increasing industry-wide component demandsOne of the most important successes of CEO Tim Cook is Apple's supply chain, but some components that meet Apple's quality standards are still hard to get. Its strength was exhibited by Apple's resilience through COVID and recent ta…
  - 20 hours ago 14 Jan 26, 9:22am -
• newGemini-trained Apple Intelligence will work like other LLMs, says unsurprising report
  Insider sources have confirmed what everyone already knew — Apple Foundation Models trained by Google Gemini will have LLM features seen in other AI tools.Siri's LLM backend will have been trained by a Gemini modelAs artificial intelligence spreads into more available chatbots and software features, consumers have become familiar with what basic features these tools should provide. Even though Apple has already shared what its personalized Siri and Apple Intelligence features would do, one rep…
  - 21 hours ago 14 Jan 26, 7:45am -
• newGameSir X5s controller review: A bargain basement way to ditch touch controls
  The GameSir X5s is one of the cheapest ways to connect a controller to your iPhone, and is worth consideration even with all of the compromises baked in.GameSir X5s review: Playing console-quality games on an iPhone never gets oldWhen I say that the X5s is one of the cheapest controllers around, I'm not joking. At just $50, it's easily the least costly iPhone controller I've used.With that in mind, I went into my time with the GameSir X5s with low expectations. I was concerned that the gaming ex…
  - 23 hours ago 14 Jan 26, 6:31am -
• newFirst Apple Immersive NBA Lakers game available for free viewing on Apple Vision Pro
  The Bucks at Lakers game that took place on January 9 has been released in full for Apple Vision Pro in immersive video format, and all you need is the NBA app.Apple Immersive Video comes to live sportsOne of the more clear use cases for Apple Vision Pro near its launch was immersive video sports events. It has taken nearly two years to get there, but the availability of the expensive cameras and a network willing to broadcast the format has finally allowed a live professional sport to broadcast…
  - 24 hours ago 14 Jan 26, 5:20am -
• Pixelmator is dead, long live Pixelmator Pro
  Apple has quietly clarified the future of Pixelmator's decade-old iPad app, confirming that while it still works, its days of active development are over.Pixelmator's days are numberedOn Tuesday, Apple announced that Pixelmator Pro would be coming to iPad. That left many wondering about the fate of Pixelmator Pro's diminutive counterpart, Pixelmator.Scrolling all the way to the bottom of Apple's Pixelmator Pro page gives us a glimpse into the fate of Pixelmator — which it refers to as "Pixelma…
  - 1 day ago 14 Jan 26, 2:28am -
• AirPods Pro 3 just got a new firmware update
  A new firmware update for the AirPods Pro 3 has been released, though there are currently no details about its contents.Apple's AirPods Pro 3 have received another firmware update.On Tuesday, following the release of the second iOS 26.3 developer beta, Apple issued a firmware update for the AirPods Pro 3. The firmware update increases the build number to 8B34, up from the previous 8B30.The 8B34 firmware update is available only for AirPods Pro 3 and will not be released for AirPods Max or other…
  - 1 day ago 14 Jan 26, 2:12am -
• Pick up Apple's MacBook Air at up to $600 off, with prices as low as $599
  MacBook Air discounts deliver prices as low as $599, with standard and upgraded models up to $600 off.Save up to $600 on MacBook Air laptops this week - Image credit: AppleApple's MacBook Air is a popular choice among consumers due to its budget-friendly price and thin-and-light design — and retailers are discounting current and closeout models by up to $600.Save up to $600 on MacBook Air Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
  - 1 day ago 14 Jan 26, 12:35am -
• Apple Vision Pro could gain an Apple Pencil-like controller
  Despite Apple emphasizing that the Apple Vision Pro does not require any kind of handheld controller, it is researching how to make an Apple Pencil for it that will have virtual brush tips, seen only by the wearer.Either a very chunky Apple Pencil or someone can't draw to scale very wellThe Apple Pencil lineup has been accused of being confusing for consumers to pick from, but at least the whole range is similar. Apple's proposal looks like an oversized, chunky addition - but it's meant to be le…
  - 1 day ago 13 Jan 26, 11:33pm -
• Apple Creator Studio is a boon and a bargain -- but is far from being for everyone
  The forthcoming Apple Creator Studio adds features iPad users have long wished for, and for a certain audience, it also makes using Apple's pro apps more affordable.All of the apps in Apple's Creator Studio — image credit: AppleApple Creator Studio is a new subscription bundle that for $12.99 per month, or $129 per year, offers iPad and Mac users one price for a slew of pro creative tools. It's just that you may already have some, or that you may never use all of themIt's complicated, and the…
  - 1 day ago 13 Jan 26, 10:37pm -
• Ming-Chi Kuo: Apple will get serious about AI server chips in 2026
  Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo insists Apple will double down on artificial intelligence, by mass-producing specialized AI server chips in 2026 and filling new AI data centers with it in 2027.nside Apple's R&D center in Austin, Texas - |mage credit: AppleArtificial Intelligence is a big part of the modern tech landscape, and Apple is no different to others in spending heavily in the field. Part of that expenditure is on servers and infrastructure, and Apple's efforts will be quite visible in the coming ye…
  - 1 day ago 13 Jan 26, 10:21pm -
• 'Monarch: Legacy of Monsters' season two release date set for late February
  Season two of "Monarch: Legacy of Monsters" will premiere in late February on Apple TV, introducing a new Titan alongside Godzilla and Kong."Monarch: Legacy of Monsters"The second season continues Apple TV's expansion of the Monsterverse, a franchise Apple has positioned as a long-term streaming anchor. The series remains one of the platform's few large-scale effects-driven dramas produced exclusively for Apple TV.Season two consists of 10 episodes. The premiere will be on February 27, with week…
  - 1 day ago 13 Jan 26, 10:11pm -
• Pages, Numbers, and Keynote are still (mostly) free, but we don't like the trend
  Apple's upcoming Creator Studio subscription adds paid features to Pages, Numbers, and Keynote, and we can see the future having a bigger shift in how it treats long-time free apps.Apple is bringing paid features to its iWork appsOn Tuesday, Apple announced the launch of Apple Creator Studio, a new monthly subscription that gives users access to a host of creativity and production apps. Priced at $12.99 a month — or $129 a year — users get access to Logic Pro, Final Cut Pro, and Pixelmator P…
  - 1 day ago 13 Jan 26, 9:25pm -
• End-to-end encryption for RCS messages surfaces in iOS 26.3 beta
  Code hints in the latest iOS 26.3 developer beta indicate end-to-end encryption is finally coming to RCS messaging on iOS.RCS is already in the Messages app, but end-to-end encryption should join it soon. In March 2025, Apple and the Rich Communication Services (RCS) standards body GSMA announced that there would be end-to-end encryption support for RCS messaging on iOS. Almost a year later, there are signs that it is finally being implemented.A post on X by French developer Tiino-X83 on Monday…
  - 1 day ago 13 Jan 26, 8:56pm -
• Pixelmator Pro isn't dead, and is coming to iPad
  Pixelmator Pro is being enhanced with an iPad version, Apple has confirmed, with a tablet version of the app coming as part of the Apple Creator Studio.Pixelmator Pro on iPad - Image Credit: AppleApple acquired the team behind Pixelmator Pro in late 2024, but aside from some feature updates in June, it seemed like Apple hadn't done much to the art app. On Tuesday, Apple confirmed that big changes are on the way.Forming part of the new Apple Creator Studio, Pixelmator Pro is promoted as a key ima…
  - 1 day ago 13 Jan 26, 8:21pm -
• Apple Creator Studio brings new apps, features, and subscription pricing to Mac and iPad
  The much-anticipated Apple Creator Studio has been revealed, and it is a subscription service that brings Pixelmator Pro to the iPad, in a bundle with Final Cut Pro, Logic Pro, and more.One much wanted feature is that Pixelmator Pro is coming to the iPad — image credit: AppleApple Creator Studio was first rumored in November 2025, but something of the sort has been hoped for since Apple bought Pixelmator Pro in November 2024. The chief hope was that this image editor would finally come to the…
  - 1 day ago 13 Jan 26, 8:09pm -
• You can't read much into Mac sales shipment data, but IDC keeps trying
  In a comparison between 2024 and 2025, IDC claims that Apple's Mac had the least sales growth of all PC vendors. While that may be true, the report lacks context.14-inch MacBook ProMarket research firm IDC has now been running for over 60 years, yet at times its reports are more like guesswork. In all fairness, they practically have to be since it's now just over seven years since Apple reported sales volumes by unit.Prior to that, Apple reported actual sales while most firms revealed the number…
  - 1 day ago 13 Jan 26, 7:40pm -
• 'Are You Dead?' iOS app helps lonely people stay safe in China
  The morbidly-named "Are You Dead?" has topped the App Store in China, as a way for people living alone to get some help if they don't check in every day. Here's how it works.Are You Dead/Demumu is in the App StoreThe continuing advancement of technology has made it simultaneously easier to make contact with people and to become lonelier than ever. One app in China has attempted to combat the worst elements of solitude by giving families minimal reassurance about their loved ones.Demumu, also kno…
  - 1 day ago 13 Jan 26, 7:08pm -
• Apple Santa Rosa Plaza to move to larger location -- again
  Continuing Apple's program of relocating stores to larger premises, Apple Santa Rosa Plaza is moving to nearby Montgomery Village.The current Apple Santa Rosa Plaza — image credit: AppleAs part of its four-year plan of opening or renovating stores around the world, Apple has been moving ones in the US, the UK, and Japan, to larger premises. Now its Santa Rosa Plaza store in California is the latest to move, with a new and larger site opening on January 23, 2026.It's the second such move for th…
  - 1 day ago 13 Jan 26, 5:43pm -
• How to import and export Markdown with Apple Notes in iOS 26
  Apple Notes iOS 26 iPhones can import and export Markdown-formatted documents, offering an easy way to move plain text to other apps and services.Getting Markdown in and out of Notes is incredibly easy with iOS 26The Notes app has come preinstalled on all iPhones since the first one launched in 2007. But in recent years, it's received some significant updates, and the release of iOS 26 was no different.One of the key updates means that people who write in Markdown can now more easily import and…
  - 2 days ago 13 Jan 26, 9:31am -
• No, Google Gemini will not be taking over your iPhone, Apple Intelligence, or Siri
  A lot of Apple faithful are angry about Google AI slop invading their devices, claiming that Siri will be run by Gemini, and Google will get a boatload of user data — and none of that is true. Here's what's really going on.Google Gemini will be used as a new foundation for Apple's AI strategyApple's original launch of a more personal Siri and Apple Intelligence powered by app intents was delayed due to an admitted problem with their initial approach. Doom and gloom headlines persisted since, s…
  - 2 days ago 13 Jan 26, 4:31am -
• Forget M1, M4 is the dominant Apple Silicon chip on Steam
  Nearly one in five Mac gamers on Steam are using systems powered by Apple's M4 chip, according to actual user data provided by Valve.The M4 is the most popular Apple Silicon chip among Mac gamers with Steam.The M4 chip debuted in the iPad Pro back in May 2024, before eventually expanding to nearly the entire Mac lineup. Though it has since been replaced by the M5 chip in the 14-inch MacBook Pro, the M4 remains the most popular Apple Silicon chip among Steam gamers.According to Steam's monthly ha…
  - 2 days ago 13 Jan 26, 3:15am -
• iOS 26 adoption isn't record-breaking, but reports of extremely low rates are flawed
  Recent reports about low iOS 26 adoption failed to pick up on a crucial mistake with the source data. It's a reminder to be careful about third-party sources for Apple statistics.Safari user agent data caused inaccuracies in iOS 26 adoption reportsAn early January report claimed that Apple is struggling to get people to upgrade their devices to iOS 26. It's a story that seemed to have come from a reputable source of data, and it quickly spread across the Apple news sites.However, it seems that t…
  - 2 days ago 13 Jan 26, 1:29am -
• Apple's Mac mini dips to $499, plus save $150 on M4 Pro desktop with coupon
  Today's top Mac mini deals include online prices from $499, along with a hidden discount on Apple's M4 Pro model.Grab a Mac mini for as low as $499.99 today.If you're looking for the lowest online M4 Mac mini price, Amazon has the standard 10-core M4/16GB/256GB spec on sale for $499.99 today, reflecting a $100 discount off retail.Buy M4 Mac mini for $499.99 Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
  - 2 days ago 13 Jan 26, 1:11am -
• Second developer betas for iOS 26.3, macOS Tahoe 26.3 have arrived
  Following the year-end festivities, Apple is continuing its developer beta process, providing new second builds of iOS 26.3, iPadOS 26.3, watchOS 26.3, tvOS 26.3, visionOS 26.3, and macOS Tahoe 26.3.Apple's hardware that works with the 26-generation operating systems - Image Credit: AppleThe second round for iOS 26.3, iPadOS 26.3, watchOS 26.3, tvOS 26.3, visionOS 26.3, and macOS Tahoe 26.3 follows after the first, which landed on December 15, 2025.Unusually, since the first beta, Apple has issu…
  - 2 days ago 13 Jan 26, 12:00am -
• Smart home at CES 2026 and HomeKit architecture deadline on the latest HomeKit Insider
  On this week's episode of the HomeKit Insider podcast, we go through every Matter and Apple Home announcement from the show from many of the major brands — and there's a big HomeKit deadline coming up.HomeKit Insider PodcastHistorically, the CES episode is one of the most popular of the year for HomeKit Insider. It's a long episode, diving into all the major announcements and giving our opinions and first impressions on the devices we got to see in person.Before getting into the CES news, we w…
  - 2 days ago 12 Jan 26, 11:58pm -
• Google confirms that it won't get Apple user data in new Siri deal
  While Siri will soon use Google Gemini tech for its Apple Intelligence features, Google itself has confirmed that it will operate under Private Cloud Compute and Apple's rules.Google Gemini on an iPhoneThe news that Apple and Google have signed a deal for the latter's Gemini AI technology to be used in Apple Intelligence, has been a long time coming. But it's also being immediately misreported as Apple ceding to Google Gemini instead of continuing with its own Siri.Initial reports did quote Appl…
  - 2 days ago 12 Jan 26, 11:43pm -
• 'SnowRunner' on Mac crashes, not getting any new updates or content
  It's the end of the road for "SnowRunner" on Mac — it remains playable for Apple gamers but it is no longer receiving updates or expansions."SnowRunner" game on MacSnowRunner is an off-road vehicle simulation game centered on hauling cargo through mud, snow, and extreme terrain using heavy trucks. The game prioritizes physics-driven driving, route planning, and cooperative multiplayer over speed or racing.For Apple users, the game remains on sale even though active development on macOS has end…
  - 2 days ago 12 Jan 26, 11:18pm -
• Google Gemini tech will be used in the all-new Siri after major Apple AI deal
  Apple will be leaning on Google Gemini technologies Siri overhaul later in 2026, but it won't mean that iPhone user queries will be handed over and absorbed into Google's systems.Apple Intelligence is set to be boosted by Google's Gemini modelsApple and its AI strategy, Apple Intelligence, hasn't quite kept up with the rest of the industry, resulting in speculation that it would seek some outside assistance. On Monday, Apple finally struck a deal to do just that.A multi-year deal between Apple a…
  - 2 days ago 12 Jan 26, 10:06pm -
• Apple's record-breaking year for Services is a preview for earnings
  A few weeks before the holiday quarter earnings report, Apple senior vice president of services, Eddy Cue, has once more written a celebration of successes with Apple Music, Apple TV, and the App Store.Apple's services drove a giant 2025 for AppleAs Cue first did in 2023, Eddy Cue has summarized what he says is the "remarkable growth... and continuous innovation" of Apple Services in "record-breaking" 2025. Saying that the collection from the App Store through Apple Pay had been "shattering reco…
  - 2 days ago 12 Jan 26, 9:51pm -
• Apple TV "Pluribus" is stepping off the screen and into the real world with merch
  After a very popular debut, Sony Pictures has rolled out the series' first official merchandise collection. It's aggressively average.'Pluribus' merch is finally hereThere's no doubt about it:Pluribusis a major hit for Apple TV. As expected, the sci-fi psychological thriller has finally debuted its first official merchandise drop.Sony Pictures has launched a brand-new "Pluribus" collection on its official store. Fans can snag a new shirt, hoodie, or hat to show their love for their favorite show…
  - 2 days ago 12 Jan 26, 9:49pm -
• Reminder: Ignore Instagram password reset messages if you didn't request one
  It's not entirely clear what's the full truth of the matter is, but a wave of Instagram password reset emails is hitting users, which may or may not be related to data tied to roughly 17.5 million accounts for sale online.Instagram users have information leakedThe emails exploit growing confusion about a newly surfaced dataset linked to Instagram user information. Though the data lacks passwords, its circulation allows attackers to impersonate legitimate security messages and prompt users to act…
  - 2 days ago 12 Jan 26, 9:19pm -
• Apple dominated 2025 smartphone market with a 20% share
  The smartphone industry had a good year in 2025 with moderate growth. Apple blew the doors off the place, with the iPhone dominating the market.iPhone 17 ProAccording to preliminary estimates released by Counterpoint on January 12, global smartphone shipments grew 2% year-over-year compared to 2024. This is not quite as big as the year-over-year increase of 4% between 2023 and 2024, but it's still growth. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
  - 2 days ago 12 Jan 26, 8:51pm -
• Half price iPhone 13 battery replacement is probably only for China
  Apple is claimed to have announced a half-price battery replacement service for iPhone 13 users in China.Apple's iPhone 13When it first came out, the iPhone 13 range and in particular the iPhone 13 Pro Max was said to be Apple's undisputed battery life champion. According to China's City News Service, however, there have subsequently been spurious worldwide reports of battery swelling or performance degradation.That claim has not been verified, but the publication says that consequently Apple ha…
  - 2 days ago 12 Jan 26, 6:42pm -
• Apple's utter silence about AI-generated child porn on X is appalling yet unsurprising
  We know you're reading, Apple. For maybe the first time in the '20s, do the right thing by users instead of your shareholders and block the child porn factory that is X and Grok until they make changes.Doing nothing about X and Grok on the App Store is Apple & Google worshipping the almighty dollarOnce again, Apple has chosen shareholders over users, willingly choosing to placate Elon Musk and leave X and Grok on the App Store. And all this, even as it still churns out child porn and deepfake nu…
  - 2 days ago 12 Jan 26, 6:32pm -
• Inside Preview in iOS 26 - how to edit PDFs, sign documents, and scan files
  Preview in iOS 26 turns your iPhone into a quick workspace when a document needs attention. Here's how to edit your PDFs with the app.How to use Preview on iOS 26The new Preview app fixes a long-standing gap on the iPhone. Document tools scattered across Files, Mail, and third-party apps never felt consistent or easy to manage. Preview brings everything together, which makes common tasks feel easier to handle.The app supports PDFs, images, and scans without pushing you through separate workflows…
  - 2 days ago 12 Jan 26, 6:29pm -
• Wedbush expects monumental 2026 for Apple despite invisible AI strategy
  Investment firm Wedbush says that 2026 should be a key year for Apple with a new Siri, new Google Gemini deal, and new iPhone 18 range — but definitely not a new CEO.Investment firm Wedbush expects the success of the iPhone 17 Pro to continueBack in December 2025, Wedbush raised its Apple price target to $350, chiefly over iPhone demand plus the expectation that 2026 will bring a new Siri. Now in a new note to investors seen by AppleInsider, it retains that valuation, but is doubling down on h…
  - 2 days ago 12 Jan 26, 6:19pm -
• 'The Studio' and 'Pluribus' win at the Golden Globes awards
  Apple TV hits "The Studio" and "Pluribus" have together won three awards at the 83rd Golden Globes ceremony.The Studio promotional art — image credit: AppleIn December 2025, it was announced that Apple TV had 14 nominations for the Golden Globes, across four series plus "F1: The Movie." Now in a ceremony at the Beverly Hilton in California, Apple TV took home three awards:Best Television Series - Musical or Comedy: The Studio Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
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• Price war: Save $300 on Apple's 1TB 14-inch MacBook Pro with 20-core GPU
  Amazon and B&H are competing for your business, with a $300 discount on Apple's upgraded M4 Pro 14-inch MacBook Pro with 1TB of storage.Save $300 on a 1TB M4 Pro 14-inch MacBook Pro with a 20-core GPU.With the $300 discount at Amazon and B&H Photo, you can pick up Apple's upgraded 14-inch MacBook Pro for $2,099 when ordered in Space Black.Save $300 on 14" MacBook Pro Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
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