March 9, 2026

APPLE NEWS

Nomad Unveils Limited Edition 'Icy Blue Glow' Stratos Band for Apple Watch

Nomad Unveils Limited Edition 'Icy Blue Glow' Stratos Band for Apple Watch

Posted January 20, 2026
· Apple News
Nomad's new limited edition Stratos Band for Apple Watch features rugged titanium hardware and a unique Icy Blue Glow interior that lights up in the dark.
iPhone 18 Pro Corner Camera Rumor Debunked as 'Complete Misinformation'

iPhone 18 Pro Corner Camera Rumor Debunked as 'Complete Misinformation'

Posted January 20, 2026
· Apple News
A leaker dismisses the iPhone 18 Pro corner camera rumor as 'complete misinformation,' blaming a mistranslation regarding under-display sensors.
Apple Pro Display XDR Drops to $3,999 With Massive $1,000 Discount [Deal]

Apple Pro Display XDR Drops to $3,999 With Massive $1,000 Discount [Deal]

Posted January 19, 2026
· Apple News
Save $1,000 on Apple's Pro Display XDR. A rare sale drops the 32-inch 6K reference monitor to $3,999 for the standard glass model.
iPhone 17 Propels Apple to Top Spot in China as Shipments Surge 28% [Report]

iPhone 17 Propels Apple to Top Spot in China as Shipments Surge 28% [Report]

Posted January 19, 2026
· Apple News
Apple claimed the top spot in China in Q4 with 28% growth driven by the iPhone 17, while the iPhone Air captured only a single-digit share of the market.
Beats iPhone 17 Pro Kickstand Case Drops to $20.99, 64% Off [Deal]

Beats iPhone 17 Pro Kickstand Case Drops to $20.99, 64% Off [Deal]

Posted January 18, 2026
· Apple News
Apple's Beats iPhone 17 Pro Kickstand Case hits a new low at $20.99 on Amazon, a 64% discount. Deals also available on other iPhone 17 models.
Apple TV Orders Multi-Part Docuseries on Tennis Legend Andre Agassi

Apple TV Orders Multi-Part Docuseries on Tennis Legend Andre Agassi

Posted January 18, 2026
· Apple News
Apple TV has ordered a new multi-part docuseries on tennis icon Andre Agassi. Directed by Chris Smith, the series explores his life and career based on his memoir.
Flash Memory Prices Set to Jump Up to 70% as AI Servers Drain Supply [Report]

Flash Memory Prices Set to Jump Up to 70% as AI Servers Drain Supply [Report]

Posted January 17, 2026
· Apple News
Flash memory prices are projected to jump 70% this quarter as AI server demand drains global supply, potentially raising costs for consumer electronics.
Roku 55-inch 4K Smart TV Drops to $278 With AirPlay and Apple TV App [Deal]

Roku 55-inch 4K Smart TV Drops to $278 With AirPlay and Apple TV App [Deal]

Posted January 17, 2026
· Apple News
Roku's 55-inch Select Series 4K Smart TV is on sale for $278, featuring AirPlay support, the Apple TV app, HDR10, and a voice remote.
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 January 17, 2026
· 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 January 16, 2026
· 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 January 16, 2026
· 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 January 16, 2026
· 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 January 16, 2026
· 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.