A new TrendForce report outlines the challenges notebook makers are expected to face in 2026, with surging memory prices chief among them. Apple, however, is expected to be less exposed. Here are the details.
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Apple better positioned than rivals as 2026 notebook shipments face decline: report [U]
Roomba expands Matter support, adding HomeKit compatibility to multiple vacuums
The latest firmware update expands Matter compatibility to multiple Roomba models. Here are the details.
more…Apple’s New Year Sale in Japan includes a free limited-edition AirTag
Apple’s annual New Year Sale is back in Japan, bringing Apple Gift Cards worth up to ¥38,000 (roughly $255) and a free limited-edition AirTag on select iPhone purchases. Here are the details.
more…Apple files appeal in £1.5 billion case over App Store fees in the UK
Apple is trying to overturn a ruling that found it overcharged millions of UK customers through App Store commissions. Here are the details.
more…Got a new Mac? Here are five apps I can’t live without
Whether you just got your first Mac or upgraded to a brand-new machine, it’s always helpful to get started on the right set of tools. Here are the very first apps I usually install as soon as I get a new Mac.
more…Leaker contradicts rumors, says iPhone Air 2 will be announced in 2026
There’s been no shortage of conflicting reports about the future of the iPhone Air 2. Between talk of indefinite delays and shifting schedules, leaks have been all over the map. Now, a fresh rumor is reviving speculation that the second-generation model may not be as far off as previously thought.
more…Tim Cook just bought 50,000 Nike shares, and investors noticed
Apple CEO Tim Cook, who’s been on Nike’s board for 20 years, just doubled his stake in the company. The news helped ease a 13% drop after the company’s disappointing quarterly results last week.
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WhatsApp working to show connected peripherals and improve chat, storage management
Now that WhatsApp is finally available as a proper app for the Apple Watch, Meta is working on a way to inform users when their account is paired with the accessory. The company is also working on a better chat, attachment, and storage management interface. Here are the details.
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Texas judge blocks state’s App Store age verification law [U: Apple Developer]
Update, 8:27 p.m. ET: In a post on its Developer blog, Apple has confirmed that it will “pause previously announced implementation plans and monitor the ongoing legal process”. See the full post below.
The decision comes just a few days before the Texas App Store Accountability Act (SB 2420) was set to take effect. Here are the details.
more…Apple settles Brazilian antitrust case with App Store policy overhaul [U: Fee structure]
Starting next year, Apple will allow app sideloading and external payment links for users in Brazil, following an antitrust settlement with local regulators. Here are the details.
more…The good, the bad, and the ugly of Apple’s 2025
As 2025 draws to a close, here’s a look at what defined Apple over the last 12 months, for better or for worse.
more…Apple lands third in Cloudflare’s global Internet Services rankings for 2025
Cloudflare has released the 2025 Cloudflare Radar Year in Review, highlighting the trends it observed throughout the year as one of the world’s largest internet infrastructure providers. Here’s how Apple did.
more…OpenAI rolls out a fun ‘Your Year with ChatGPT’ feature in select countries
OpenAI has joined the Spotify Wrapped-style personalized year-end recap trend with “Your Year with ChatGPT,” which is rolling out to users in the U.S. and select additional countries. Here’s how to see yours.
more…Apple reiterates long-term commitment to China in meeting with commerce ministry
In a meeting with Li Chenggang, China’s International Trade Negotiator and Vice Minister of Commerce, Apple Chief Operating Officer Sabih Khan said Apple plans to continue its long-term development and investment in China. Here are the details.
more…Apple warns some employees not to leave the U.S. amid return delays
As reported by Business Insider, a law firm representing Apple has cautioned some visa-holding employees against international travel, citing extended and unpredictable delays when returning to the U.S. Here are the details.
more…WhatsApp is working on quiz-based interactions for channels
The latest WhatsApp beta for iOS includes a new quiz tool designed to drive engagement in channels. Here are the details.
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