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A Theory Connects Apple’s Q.ai Acquisition with IR-Enabled AirPods Pro
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A Theory Connects Apple’s Q.ai Acquisition with IR-Enabled AirPods Pro

Nikhil Kumar · February 11, 2026

Apple’s Q.ai acquisition and infrared camera patents hint at AirPods Pro enabling silent speech, private Siri control, and new wearable interactions.

iTunes Wish List is Going Away: How to Save Your Movies and TV Shows
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iTunes Wish List is Going Away: How to Save Your Movies and TV Shows

Rajat Saini · February 11, 2026

Apple will remove the iTunes Wish List. Users must move saved movies and TV shows to the Apple TV Watchlist soon.

iCloud is Down: Apple Services Outage Affects Photos, Find My and More
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iCloud is Down: Apple Services Outage Affects Photos, Find My and More

Rajat Saini · February 10, 2026

Apple confirms outages across iCloud, Photos, and Find My services, affecting Mail, Contacts, Calendar, and web apps for many users.

One in Four Active Smartphones Worldwide is an iPhone, Report Finds
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One in Four Active Smartphones Worldwide is an iPhone, Report Finds

Rajat Saini · February 10, 2026

Apple leads the active smartphone installed base in 2025, holding one quarter as growth slows and users keep phones longer worldwide.

Apple Music Charts Surge After Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl Performance
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Apple Music Charts Surge After Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl Performance

Rajat Saini · February 10, 2026

Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime show drove a massive Apple Music surge, pushing global charts, playlists, and Shazam activity within hours worldwide.

Apple Watch Heart Month Challenge returns for Valentine’s Day
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Apple Watch Heart Month Challenge returns for Valentine’s Day

Rajat Saini · February 10, 2026

Apple Watch Heart Month 2026 challenge returns for Valentine’s Day, rewarding users who close their Exercise ring with a special fitness award.

Apple Music Top 100 Albums of All Time: Top Picks Across Decades
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Apple Music Top 100 Albums of All Time: Top Picks Across Decades

Rajat Saini · February 10, 2026

Apple Music reveals its top 100 albums of all time, explaining the editorial process, rankings, standout records, and cultural impact across genres.

What is the Number One Song on Apple Music Right Now
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What is the Number One Song on Apple Music Right Now

Rajat Saini · February 10, 2026

Discover the current number one song on Apple Music, how charts work, why it’s trending, and how daily rankings are calculated.

Taylor Swift’s “Opalite” Video Breaks Records after Apple Music Exclusive Debut
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Taylor Swift’s “Opalite” Video Breaks Records after Apple Music Exclusive Debut

Rajat Saini · February 10, 2026

Taylor Swift’s Opalite music video breaks Spotify records after exclusive Spotify and Apple Music launch, signaling trends in music video releases.

iTunes Charts: How Music Rankings Work in the iTunes Store
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iTunes Charts: How Music Rankings Work in the iTunes Store

Rajat Saini · February 10, 2026

Learn how iTunes charts work, what they measure, how rankings update, and how they differ from Apple Music charts worldwide today.

Apple Music Charts Top 100: How Songs and Albums Rank
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Apple Music Charts Top 100: How Songs and Albums Rank

Rajat Saini · February 10, 2026

Learn how Apple Music charts and the Top 100 rankings work, how streams are counted, and why global positions change today.

Oceanhorn 3 Coming to Apple Arcade on March 5, with Three More New Games
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Oceanhorn 3 Coming to Apple Arcade on March 5, with Three More New Games

Rajat Saini · February 10, 2026

Oceanhorn 3 launches on Apple Arcade March 5, alongside three new games, expanding the service’s ad free, family friendly gaming catalog.

200MP iPhone Camera is Still Years Away While Rivals Could Start Shipping it This Year
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200MP iPhone Camera is Still Years Away While Rivals Could Start Shipping it This Year

Rajat Saini · February 10, 2026

Apple is testing a 200MP iPhone camera for 2028, while Android rivals plan to launch 200MP phones much sooner this year.

Apple and Google Agree to Fairer App Store Rules after UK CMA Review
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Apple and Google Agree to Fairer App Store Rules after UK CMA Review

Rajat Saini · February 10, 2026

Apple and Google agree to new UK App Store rules, promising fair reviews, rankings, data protection, and better access for developers.

OpenAI’s First Jony Ive-Designed Hardware Device Will Not Ship Before 2027
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OpenAI’s First Jony Ive-Designed Hardware Device Will Not Ship Before 2027

Rajat Saini · February 10, 2026

OpenAI’s first Jony Ive designed AI hardware will not ship before February 2027, court filings reveal, alongside naming changes and device details.

Apple’s Low-Cost MacBook Expected to Drive 25 Percent of 2026 Mac Sales
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Apple’s Low-Cost MacBook Expected to Drive 25 Percent of 2026 Mac Sales

Rajat Saini · February 10, 2026

Apple’s entry-level MacBook could drive strong computing revenue, with reports suggesting it may account for 25% of total Mac sales in 2025.

Hermès Orange Effect: Apple’s iPhone Revenue Jumps 38 Percent in China
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Hermès Orange Effect: Apple’s iPhone Revenue Jumps 38 Percent in China

Rajat Saini · February 10, 2026

Hermès orange turned Apple’s iPhone 17 Pro into a status symbol in China, driving viral demand and a sharp rebound in sales.

YouTube TV rolls out new plans to cut costs for Sports and Entertainment fans
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YouTube TV rolls out new plans to cut costs for Sports and Entertainment fans

Rajat Saini · February 10, 2026

YouTube TV launches cheaper plans for sports, news, entertainment, and family viewers while keeping unlimited DVR and optional add-ons.

GPT-5.3 Spotted in Codex Pull Request as OpenAI Prepares Wider Release
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GPT-5.3 Spotted in Codex Pull Request as OpenAI Prepares Wider Release

Rajat Saini · February 10, 2026

GPT-5.3 has appeared in a Codex pull request, pointing to OpenAI preparing a broader rollout beyond the Codex release.

Apple Regent Street Store Reopens in London After Refurbishment
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Apple Regent Street Store Reopens in London After Refurbishment

Nikhil Kumar · February 9, 2026

Apple reopens its Regent Street store in London on February 14 after refurbishment, restoring a major flagship retail location.

Apple Unlikely to Drop ‘Liquid Glass’ Design With iOS 27, Report Says
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Apple Unlikely to Drop 'Liquid Glass' Design With iOS 27, Report Says

Rajat Saini · February 9, 2026

Apple reportedly plans to keep its Liquid Glass design in iOS 27, shifting focus toward AI upgrades and system stability improvements instead.

Apple Stock Price Today: Market Trends and Investor Focus
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Apple Stock Price Today: Market Trends and Investor Focus

Mike Peterson · February 9, 2026

Apple stock price today explained with key drivers, services impact, technical signals, and what investors are watching in current market conditions.

Does Apple TV Have the Super Bowl This Year? Here’s How to Watch
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Does Apple TV Have the Super Bowl This Year? Here’s How to Watch

Mike Peterson · February 9, 2026

Apple TV does not stream the Super Bowl directly. Learn where to watch it live on Apple TV using supported streaming services.

When Will the Halftime Show Be on Apple Music After the Super Bowl
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When Will the Halftime Show Be on Apple Music After the Super Bowl

Rajat Saini · February 9, 2026

Find out when the halftime show is available on Apple Music, including replay timing, setlist playlists, and where to watch broadcast.

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