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Apple Confirms Final Cut Pro One-Time Purchase Will Continue, But with a Twist
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Apple Confirms Final Cut Pro One-Time Purchase Will Continue, But with a Twist

Rajat Saini · January 15, 2026

Apple confirms Final Cut Pro’s one-time purchase stays, but questions remain over future feature parity with the new Creator Studio subscription.

Siri in iOS 26.4 Could Finally Work Inside Apple Notes
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Siri in iOS 26.4 Could Finally Work Inside Apple Notes

Rajat Saini · January 14, 2026

Siri in iOS 26.4 may finally work inside Apple Notes, letting you create, organize, and save content by voice without switching apps.

Verizon Users See ā€œSOSā€ as Major Cellular Outage Continues
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Verizon Users See ā€œSOSā€ as Major Cellular Outage Continues

Rajat Saini · January 14, 2026

Verizon confirms a nationwide outage disrupting calls, texts, and mobile data. Many users see SOS mode as engineers work to restore service.

Apple Arcade Adds Four New Games on February 5, Led by Civilization VII
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Apple Arcade Adds Four New Games on February 5, Led by Civilization VII

Rajat Saini · January 14, 2026

Apple Arcade adds four games on February 5, led by Civilization VII, plus Retrocade, Felicity’s Door, and I Love Hue Too+.

Apple’s First Foldable iPhone Could Use Liquid Metal and New Titanium
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Apple’s First Foldable iPhone Could Use Liquid Metal and New Titanium

Rajat Saini · January 14, 2026

Apple’s first foldable iPhone may use liquid metal hinges and lighter titanium, promising durability, reduced weight, and premium design year.

JPMorgan’s Q4 Profit Falls 7 Percent After Taking Over Apple Card
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JPMorgan’s Q4 Profit Falls 7 Percent After Taking Over Apple Card

Rajat Saini · January 14, 2026

JPMorgan Chase saw Q4 profits fall 7 percent after taking over Apple Card and booking a $2.2 billion charge losses.

Apple Releases New Firmware for iPhone Air MagSafe Battery
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Apple Releases New Firmware for iPhone Air MagSafe Battery

Rajat Saini · January 14, 2026

Apple releases new firmware for iPhone Air MagSafe Battery, updating version numbers, improving stability, and showing how to check yours.

Apple TV’s Hijack Season 2 Begins Today With New Episodes
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Apple TV’s Hijack Season 2 Begins Today With New Episodes

Rajat Saini · January 14, 2026

Apple TV’s Hijack returns today with season two, moving the action to a Berlin train and delivering eight episodes of tense weekly thrills.

Monarch Season 2 Brings a New Titan to Apple TV This February
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Monarch Season 2 Brings a New Titan to Apple TV This February

Rajat Saini · January 14, 2026

Monarch: Legacy of Monsters returns to Apple TV with season 2, introducing Titan X alongside Godzilla and King Kong again.

iPhone 18 Display Sizes Leaked, Under-Display Face ID Only on Pro Models
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iPhone 18 Display Sizes Leaked, Under-Display Face ID Only on Pro Models

Rajat Saini · January 14, 2026

Leaked details reveal iPhone 18 display sizes, prototype production status, and under-display Face ID testing limited to upcoming Pro models only.

Apple May Launch M5 Pro and M5 Max MacBook Pro Models on January 28
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Apple May Launch M5 Pro and M5 Max MacBook Pro Models on January 28

Rajat Saini · January 14, 2026

Apple may unveil high-end M5 Pro and M5 Max MacBook Pro models on January 28, expanding lineup with powerful options.

Apple Struggles to Secure Core Chip Material Amid AI Surge
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Apple Struggles to Secure Core Chip Material Amid AI Surge

Rajat Saini · January 14, 2026

Apple faces a chip material shortage as AI demand drains supplies, forcing competition with major tech firms for critical glass cloth components.

Virgin River Season 7: Release Window, Season 8 Plans, and What’s Ahead
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Virgin River Season 7: Release Window, Season 8 Plans, and What’s Ahead

Amalia S · January 14, 2026

If you’re behind, now’s the time to catch up. Seasons 1 through 6 are streaming on Netflix, and Season 7 lands March 12, 2026.

Apple to Control Gemini Internally, Avoid Google Branding Across Siri, Says Report
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Apple to Control Gemini Internally, Avoid Google Branding Across Siri, Says Report

Rajat Saini · January 14, 2026

Apple will fine tune Gemini independently keep Google branding off Siri improve answers add emotional support and roll out features.

Shazam Reveals Its Fast Forward 2026 Artists to Watch
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Shazam Reveals Its Fast Forward 2026 Artists to Watch

Rajat Saini · January 14, 2026

Shazam unveils Fast Forward 2026, spotlighting 65 rising artists across genres, using early listener data to predict breakout stars.

Apple’s US Patent Count Fell While Rivals Like Samsung Moved Up
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Apple’s US Patent Count Fell While Rivals Like Samsung Moved Up

Rajat Saini · January 14, 2026

Apple’s U.S. patent count fell in 2025 as filings slowed nationwide, reshaping rankings despite continued investment in AI, chips, and software.

Kuo: Apple Might Be Leaning on Google Until Its Own AI Chips Are Ready
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Kuo: Apple Might Be Leaning on Google Until Its Own AI Chips Are Ready

Rajat Saini · January 14, 2026

Apple appears to use Google as a temporary AI partner while preparing in-house server chips for future infrastructure control.

Apple’s ā€œRelax, It’s iPhone 17ā€ Ad Shows Off Ceramic Shield 2 Durability
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Apple’s ā€œRelax, It’s iPhone 17ā€ Ad Shows Off Ceramic Shield 2 Durability

Rajat Saini · January 14, 2026

Apple’s ā€œRelax, It’s iPhone 17ā€ ad shows Ceramic Shield 2 durability, sliding screen-down to highlight improved scratch resistance.

Apple Updates AirPods Pro 3 to Firmware 8B34 After Holiday Release
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Apple Updates AirPods Pro 3 to Firmware 8B34 After Holiday Release

Rajat Saini · January 13, 2026

Apple releases firmware 8B34 for AirPods Pro 3, detailing build changes, how to update, and how to check your version.

tvOS 26.3 Public Beta 2 Is Out Now for Apple TV
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tvOS 26.3 Public Beta 2 Is Out Now for Apple TV

Rajat Saini · January 13, 2026

Apple releases tvOS 26.3 Public Beta 2 for Apple TV, adding bug fixes, stability improvements, and updated build for testers.

watchOS 26.3 Public Beta 2 Now Live for Apple Watch Users
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watchOS 26.3 Public Beta 2 Now Live for Apple Watch Users

Rajat Saini · January 13, 2026

watchOS 26.3 Public Beta 2 is out with build details, update steps, and early notes on fixes, stability, performance improvements.

Apple Releases visionOS 26.3 Public Beta 2 for Vision Pro
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Apple Releases visionOS 26.3 Public Beta 2 for Vision Pro

Rajat Saini · January 13, 2026

Apple releases visionOS 26.3 Public Beta 2 with a new build, small refinements, update steps, and minor video playback improvements.

iPadOS 26.3 Public Beta 2 Released for iPad Users
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iPadOS 26.3 Public Beta 2 Released for iPad Users

Rajat Saini · January 13, 2026

Apple releases iPadOS 26.3 Public Beta 2 for testers, build details, update steps, changes, and what iPad users can expect.

iOS 26.3 Public Beta 2 Available With New Build
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iOS 26.3 Public Beta 2 Available With New Build

Rajat Saini · January 13, 2026

Apple releases iOS 26.3 public beta 2 with a new build, small changes, and early improvements ahead of the official update.

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