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Apple TV Wins Rights to Brandon Sanderson’s Cosmere Books for Films and TV
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Apple TV Wins Rights to Brandon Sanderson’s Cosmere Books for Films and TV

Rajat Saini · January 29, 2026

Apple secures Brandon Sanderson’s Cosmere rights, planning Mistborn films and Stormlight TV series as its first major fantasy franchise push.

Halide Co Founder Sebastiaan de With Joins Apple’s Human Interface Design Team
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Halide Co Founder Sebastiaan de With Joins Apple’s Human Interface Design Team

Rajat Saini · January 29, 2026

Sebastiaan de With joins Apple’s Human Interface Design team as Halide launches Mark III, marking a key moment for iPhone camera design.

iOS 26.3 Beta 3 Breaks Continuity Features on iPhone 17 and iPad Pro (M5)
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iOS 26.3 Beta 3 Breaks Continuity Features on iPhone 17 and iPad Pro (M5)

Rajat Saini · January 29, 2026

iOS 26.3 Beta 3 breaks Continuity features on iPhone 17 and iPad Pro M5, including iPhone Mirroring and Sidecar.

Apple Delays iOS Billing Deadline for Patreon Creators by a Full Year
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Apple Delays iOS Billing Deadline for Patreon Creators by a Full Year

Rajat Saini · January 29, 2026

Apple sets a 2026 deadline forcing Patreon creators onto Apple’s billing system, triggering a 30 percent fee on iOS subscriptions.

Meta Q1 2026 Earnings Report Released: Expenses to Rise Up to $169 Billion
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Meta Q1 2026 Earnings Report Released: Expenses to Rise Up to $169 Billion

Mike Peterson · January 28, 2026

Meta’s first earnings call of 2026 with date, time, and key expectations for investors tracking Meta’s Q1 financial performance.

Microsoft Q1 2026 Earnings Report Released: Cloud Revenue Hits $50 Billion
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Microsoft Q1 2026 Earnings Report Released: Cloud Revenue Hits $50 Billion

Mike Peterson · January 28, 2026

Microsoft reports Q1 2026 earnings with cloud revenue over $50 billion, strong Azure growth, higher profits, and rising shareholder returns.

Apple TV Reveals Ted Lasso Season 4 With New Team and Summer Premiere
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Apple TV Reveals Ted Lasso Season 4 With New Team and Summer Premiere

Rajat Saini · January 28, 2026

Ted Lasso season 4 on Apple TV returns this summer with a new women’s team, familiar cast, and a fresh story direction.

‘Numbers’ update focuses on design polish and smarter data tools
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'Numbers' update focuses on design polish and smarter data tools

Rajat Saini · January 28, 2026

Numbers update introduces Liquid Glass design, editable shapes, and smarter data tools, with Magic Fill and templates for Creator Studio users.

‘Keynote’ update adds Liquid Glass and AI-powered presentation tools
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'Keynote' update adds Liquid Glass and AI-powered presentation tools

Rajat Saini · January 28, 2026

Keynote update adds Liquid Glass visuals, HDR support, and AI presentation tools, with advanced features exclusive to Apple Creator Studio subscribers.

‘Pages’ gets a Liquid Glass refresh with new Creator Studio tools
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'Pages' gets a Liquid Glass refresh with new Creator Studio tools

Rajat Saini · January 28, 2026

Pages update brings Liquid Glass design, editable shapes, and Creator Studio features across iOS 26, iPadOS 26, and macOS Tahoe.

Criminal Record Season 2 Premiere Date Revealed by Apple TV
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Criminal Record Season 2 Premiere Date Revealed by Apple TV

Rajat Saini · January 28, 2026

Criminal Record Season 2 returns to Apple TV in April with eight episodes, weekly releases, a darker case, and higher stakes.

Apple Loses Top Spot at TSMC as Nvidia Becomes Its Biggest Customer
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Apple Loses Top Spot at TSMC as Nvidia Becomes Its Biggest Customer

Rajat Saini · January 28, 2026

Apple loses TSMC’s top customer position in 2026 as Nvidia’s AI chip demand reshapes foundry revenue and investment priorities.

Apple Creator Studio Now Available: Price, Apps, AI Features and More
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Apple Creator Studio Now Available: Price, Apps, AI Features and More

Rajat Saini · January 28, 2026

Apple launches Creator Studio subscription with Final Cut Pro, Logic Pro, Pixelmator Pro, AI tools, pricing, free trial details, and system requirements.

Apple CEO Tim Cook Addresses Minneapolis Killings in Internal Memo
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Apple CEO Tim Cook Addresses Minneapolis Killings in Internal Memo

Rajat Saini · January 28, 2026

Tim Cook addresses Minneapolis killings in an internal Apple memo, urging deescalation after criticism over his White House appearance

iPhone 18 Teleconverter Rumors Hint at Major Zoom Upgrade for Pro Models
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iPhone 18 Teleconverter Rumors Hint at Major Zoom Upgrade for Pro Models

Rajat Saini · January 28, 2026

iPhone 18 Pro camera rumors suggest Apple is testing variable aperture lenses and a possible teleconverter to improve optical zoom performance.

Apple Pauses Older iOS Updates in Australia Due to iPhone Network Problems
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Apple Pauses Older iOS Updates in Australia Due to iPhone Network Problems

Rajat Saini · January 28, 2026

Apple pauses several iOS updates in Australia after Telstra reports network issues affecting older iPhones, including problems with emergency calls.

Volvo Reaffirms Its Commitment to Apple CarPlay, Even as Rivals Pull Back
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Volvo Reaffirms Its Commitment to Apple CarPlay, Even as Rivals Pull Back

Rajat Saini · January 28, 2026

Volvo confirms Apple CarPlay will remain available in all its cars, including EVs, while still investing in native infotainment software.

Apple TV Adds Richard Gere to ā€œThe Off Weeksā€ Cast
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Apple TV Adds Richard Gere to ā€œThe Off Weeksā€ Cast

Rajat Saini · January 28, 2026

Richard Gere joins Apple TV series The Off Weeks, starring Jessica Chastain and Ben Stiller, with no release date announced,

iPhone 18 Price Hikes May Be Avoided, Says Supply Chain Analyst
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iPhone 18 Price Hikes May Be Avoided, Says Supply Chain Analyst

Rajat Saini · January 28, 2026

Apple plans to keep iPhone 18 prices steady despite rising memory and chip costs, according to supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo.

WhatsApp Introduces Strict Account Settings and Strengthens Protection Against Spyware
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WhatsApp Introduces Strict Account Settings and Strengthens Protection Against Spyware

Rajat Saini · January 28, 2026

WhatsApp introduces Strict Account Settings and upgrades internal protections to reduce spyware risks and give users stronger privacy controls.

Shrinking Season 4 Confirmed as Season 3 Premieres Today on Apple TV
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Shrinking Season 4 Confirmed as Season 3 Premieres Today on Apple TV

Rajat Saini · January 28, 2026

Apple TV renews Shrinking for season 4 as season 3 premieres, confirming returning cast and extending Bill Lawrence’s comedy series.

Apple Watch Adds Hypertension Alerts in Seven More Countries
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Apple Watch Adds Hypertension Alerts in Seven More Countries

Rajat Saini · January 27, 2026

Apple expands Apple Watch hypertension notifications to seven new countries, giving users in 170 regions early alerts for high blood pressure.

visionOS 26.3 Public Beta 3 Is Now Live for Vision Pro Users
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visionOS 26.3 Public Beta 3 Is Now Live for Vision Pro Users

Rajat Saini · January 27, 2026

Apple releases visionOS 26.3 public beta 3 for Vision Pro with build 23N5613b, preparing for February launch and upcoming 26.4 betas.

watchOS 26.3 Public Beta 3 Is Out Now for Apple Watch
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watchOS 26.3 Public Beta 3 Is Out Now for Apple Watch

Rajat Saini · January 27, 2026

watchOS 26.3 public beta 3 arrives for Apple Watch with AirTag support, bug fixes, and February release getting closer for users.

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