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Apple Pay Is Everywhere Except at Walmart in the US, Here's Why
Walmart still does not accept Apple Pay in the United States, forcing customers to use slower in app payment alternatives instead.
Apple Honors Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. With Homepage Tribute
Apple marks Martin Luther King Jr. Day with a homepage tribute, featuring quotes, historic photos, and links to books and podcasts.
Verizon Customers Report $50 to $200 Credits, But Only Under This Condition
Verizon customers claim larger outage credits, ranging from $50 to $200, when they explain work-related losses to support.
iPhone 18 Prices May Rise With Higher Storage, Base Models Expected to Stay the Same
Some iPhone 18 models may cost more due to rising memory prices, especially higher storage variants, while base models stay unchanged.
Mobile Users Are Spending More Time on Threads Than X
Threads overtakes X in daily mobile usage as iPhone users shift habits, driven by Meta features, creator focus, and steady growth.
iPhone 18 Pro to Use LTPO+ Displays to Enable Under-Screen Face ID
Apple plans LTPO+ displays for iPhone 18 Pro, enabling under-screen Face ID, tighter suppliers, and a major step toward all-screen design.
These Macs and iPads Are Getting OLED Displays Over the Next Three Years
Apple plans to bring OLED displays to iPad mini, MacBook Pro, iPad Air, iMac, and MacBook Air between 2026 and 2028.
Chrome on iPhone adds guided Safari import
Chrome for iOS now includes a built-in Safari import option.Users can export their data from Settings and bring bookmarks, history, and passwords into Chrome.
macOS now has a real Xbox 360 emulator port, and it can run Red Dead Redemption and GTA IV
If you’ve been waiting for a “real” Xbox 360 emulator on macOS, a new open-source project called xenia-mac is the most direct attempt so far.
Copilot+ PCs “Outperform” MacBook Air M4, According to Microsoft
Microsoft claims Copilot+ PCs beat MacBook Air M4, but its performance comparisons rely heavily on older hardware and selective benchmarks.
Apple Warns of “Extremely Sophisticated” Web Attacks on iPhones Running Older iOS Versions
Apple warns of WebKit exploits on iPhones, urges users to update iOS, reboot devices, and close security gaps immediately.
Apple’s Environmental Chief Lisa Jackson Retires After 13 Years
Lisa Jackson retires from Apple after 11 years, marking a leadership shift in the company’s environmental and public policy efforts.
Apple Reopens Sainte-Catherine Store in Downtown Montreal
Apple reopens its Sainte-Catherine store in Montreal, doubling its size inside a restored historic building with local art and accessibility upgrades.
Apple Fined $150,000 in New Jersey Over Retail Store Pricing Violations
Apple will pay a $150,000 fine in New Jersey after regulators found repeated in-store pricing and refund policy violations.
OpenAI Brings ChatGPT Go to the US and Confirms Ads are Coming
OpenAI launches ChatGPT Go in the U.S. for $8 per month and confirms ads testing for free and Go users soon.
The AI Rush Is Changing Apple’s Longstanding Advantage at TSMC
Apple faces growing competition from AI companies at TSMC, ending years of preferential chip access and increasing long term silicon costs.
Foldable iPhone Will Run on the Same A20 Pro Chip as iPhone 18 pro
Apple’s first foldable iPhone will debut with the A20 Pro chip, matching iPhone 18 Pro performance, efficiency, and design ambitions.
New MacBook Pro With OLED Enters Production Sooner Than Planned
Samsung begins early OLED production for Apple’s next MacBook Pro, signaling a redesigned model with new display, touchscreen, and M6 chip.
Apple Music Student Discount: How It Works and What You Get in 2026
The Apple Music student discount isn’t complicated. You get the full service at a lower monthly price, usually around half the regular cost.
App of the Week: Screencap Shows What You Did Yesterday
Open source Mac app that records your activity helps you remember yesterday track progress share and understand time went.
How Much Does Apple Music Cost Per Month in 2026
No matter where you are, it’s worth checking your own Apple Music subscription screen (on iPhone, iPad, or Mac) before you subscribe.
South Korea Rejects Elon Musk's Request for Evidence in Apple Lawsuit
South Korea rejects xAI request for Kakao documents in Apple lawsuit, saying demands were too broad but leaves door open.
India Issues Final Warning to Apple in Ongoing Antitrust Case
India issues a final warning to Apple in its antitrust case, signaling action after delays over App Store practices.
