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Apple Confirms Chase Will Take Over Apple Card in 24 Months
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Apple Confirms Chase Will Take Over Apple Card in 24 Months

Rajat Saini · January 8, 2026

Apple confirms Chase will replace Goldman Sachs as Apple Card issuer, outlines changes, what stays same, and what users need.

Spotify for iOS adds real-time Listening Activity and Request to Jam
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Spotify for iOS adds real-time Listening Activity and Request to Jam

Rajat Saini · January 7, 2026

Spotify adds real-time Listening Activity and Request to Jam letting friends share music react and start group sessions inside Messages.

WhatsApp Adds New Group Chat Features to Improve Context and Planning
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WhatsApp Adds New Group Chat Features to Improve Context and Planning

Rajat Saini · January 7, 2026

WhatsApp adds member tags, text stickers, and event reminders to improve group chat organization, clarity, and event planning worldwide today.

Apple to Temporarily Close Its Regent Street Store for Refurbishment
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Apple to Temporarily Close Its Regent Street Store for Refurbishment

Rajat Saini · January 7, 2026

Apple will close its Regent Street store for refurbishment, directing London customers to Covent Garden while the flagship undergoes updates.

iPhone Air Designer Exits Apple and Joins AI Firm Founded by Figure AI’s CEO
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iPhone Air Designer Exits Apple and Joins AI Firm Founded by Figure AI’s CEO

Rajat Saini · January 7, 2026

Former Apple iPhone Air designer Abidur Chowdhury joins AI startup Hawk as head of design, marking a major talent shift.

Lead iOS and macOS Safari Designer Just Left Apple for Browser Company
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Lead iOS and macOS Safari Designer Just Left Apple for Browser Company

Rajat Saini · January 7, 2026

Apple’s lead Safari designer joins The Browser Company, signaling a design-first push for Dia as AI browsers battle for usability.

Logitech Confirms Certificate Error Behind macOS App Breakdown
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Logitech Confirms Certificate Error Behind macOS App Breakdown

Rajat Saini · January 7, 2026

Logitech bug broke macOS mouse apps after certificate expired forcing manual updates but users can restore settings with official patch.

Apple’s iPhone 17 Outsells Every Chinese Flagship Combined in China
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Apple’s iPhone 17 Outsells Every Chinese Flagship Combined in China

Rajat Saini · January 7, 2026

Apple’s iPhone 17 outsold all Chinese flagship phones combined in China, signaling record demand and a major market shift nationwide.

Apple Sends Executives to South Korea Hotels to Lock In iPhone RAM Supply
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Apple Sends Executives to South Korea Hotels to Lock In iPhone RAM Supply

Rajat Saini · January 7, 2026

Apple stations executives near Samsung and SK hynix to secure long-term iPhone RAM supply as shortages drive prices higher worldwide.

Future iPhones Could Use Multispectral Imaging for Cleaner Portraits
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Future iPhones Could Use Multispectral Imaging for Cleaner Portraits

Rajat Saini · January 7, 2026

Apple is evaluating multispectral camera technology to improve iPhone portraits, material detection, object recognition, and image processing accuracy.

New Report Reveals When Apple Will Add a 200MP Camera to iPhone
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New Report Reveals When Apple Will Add a 200MP Camera to iPhone

Rajat Saini · January 7, 2026

A report reveals Apple’s timeline for a 200MP iPhone camera, explaining why the upgrade waits until 2028 and what changes before then.

Apple tests Background Security Improvements with iOS 26.3 (a) update
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Apple tests Background Security Improvements with iOS 26.3 (a) update

Rajat Saini · January 7, 2026

Apple releases iOS 26.3 (a) to test Background Security Improvements, letting beta users install, remove, and preview future security updates.

This iPhone 16 Survives Two Hours in Freezing Water at 6 Meters
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This iPhone 16 Survives Two Hours in Freezing Water at 6 Meters

Rajat Saini · January 6, 2026

iPhone 16 survived two hours underwater at six meters. Here’s what happened, what Apple promises, and how you protect your phone.

iPadOS Window Buttons Are Blocking App Controls, and Users Are Fed Up
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iPadOS Window Buttons Are Blocking App Controls, and Users Are Fed Up

Rajat Saini · January 6, 2026

iPad users criticize iPadOS window buttons blocking app controls, calling on Apple to rethink window design and improve everyday usability.

Steve Jobs’ Desk, Bow Ties, and Apple-1 Parts Offered in New Auction
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Steve Jobs’ Desk, Bow Ties, and Apple-1 Parts Offered in New Auction

Rajat Saini · January 6, 2026

Steve Jobs memorabilia auction goes live with rare Apple artifacts, including his garage desk, first Apple check, and early hardware.

iPhone 17e May Enter Production After CES With Dynamic Island Upgrade
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iPhone 17e May Enter Production After CES With Dynamic Island Upgrade

Rajat Saini · January 6, 2026

Apple’s iPhone 17e leak suggests Dynamic Island, downclocked A19 chip, MagSafe support, spring launch timing, and unchanged $599 starting price.

CES 2026 Reveals a ‘No Crease’ Foldable Screen Apple Is Likely to Use
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CES 2026 Reveals a 'No Crease' Foldable Screen Apple Is Likely to Use

Rajat Saini · January 6, 2026

CES 2026 reveals crease-less foldable display technology that Apple may use in its first foldable iPhone, promising smoother screens and durability.

Apple TV Movies and Shows Score Seven Wins at Critics Choice Awards
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Apple TV Movies and Shows Score Seven Wins at Critics Choice Awards

Rajat Saini · January 6, 2026

Apple TV movies and shows earn seven Critics Choice Awards, marking the platform’s strongest year yet across comedy, drama, and film.

Apple Card May Get a New Issuer and Tighter Rules in 2026
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Apple Card May Get a New Issuer and Tighter Rules in 2026

Rajat Saini · January 6, 2026

Apple Card may change banks in 2026, bringing new rules, altered rewards, and possible fees as Apple ends its Goldman Sachs partnership.

iPadOS 26.2 and macOS Tahoe 26.2 Get Faster Wi-Fi on These Select Macs and iPads
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iPadOS 26.2 and macOS Tahoe 26.2 Get Faster Wi-Fi on These Select Macs and iPads

Rajat Saini · January 6, 2026

Apple improves Wi-Fi speeds in iPadOS 26.2 and macOS Tahoe 26.2, unlocking faster 5GHz performance on select Macs and iPads.

Apple to Open New Downtown Montréal Store on January 16
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Apple to Open New Downtown Montréal Store on January 16

Rajat Saini · January 5, 2026

Apple will open its new downtown Montréal Apple Store on January 16, featuring custom artwork, live iPad demos, and wallpapers.

Apple’s 2026 Could Be Its Biggest Pivot Year in a Decade
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Apple’s 2026 Could Be Its Biggest Pivot Year in a Decade

Rajat Saini · January 5, 2026

Apple’s 2026 roadmap signals a major pivot with foldables, smarter Siri, stability-first iOS, new Macs, smart home devices, and lightweight smart glasses.

Apple Releases Year of the Horse AirPods Pro 3 for Lunar New Year 2026
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Apple Releases Year of the Horse AirPods Pro 3 for Lunar New Year 2026

Rajat Saini · January 5, 2026

Apple launches limited edition AirPods Pro 3 for Lunar New Year 2026 with exclusive Year of the Horse engraving design.

Vision Pro Will Stream Lakers Games in Apple Immersive Starting January 9
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Vision Pro Will Stream Lakers Games in Apple Immersive Starting January 9

Rajat Saini · January 5, 2026

Apple Vision Pro will stream six Lakers games live in Apple Immersive starting January 9. Here is the full schedule.

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