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What’s Included in the Apple Music Family Plan? A Complete Breakdown
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What’s Included in the Apple Music Family Plan? A Complete Breakdown

Alexander Kay · January 24, 2026

An Apple Music Family plan lets up to 6 people (you plus five others) use Apple Music under one subscription.

Apple’s ‘HomePad’ Reappears Again With Another Possible Release Window
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Apple’s 'HomePad' Reappears Again With Another Possible Release Window

Rajat Saini · January 24, 2026

Apple’s long-rumored HomePad may finally launch this spring, as new reports link the touchscreen home hub to Siri AI upgrades.

Here’s How to Stop iOS 26 From Automatically Organizing Your Photos
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Here’s How to Stop iOS 26 From Automatically Organizing Your Photos

Nicole Abasta · January 24, 2026

Learn how to stop iOS 26 from automatically organizing your photos. Know the features you can configure to keep control over your library.

Apple Spent More Than Ever on US Politics in 2026
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Apple Spent More Than Ever on US Politics in 2026

Rajat Saini · January 24, 2026

Apple spent a record $10 million on US federal lobbying in 2025, driven by App Store bills, AI rules, and trade pressure.

UK Class Action Claims Apple Pay Blocked Competition on iPhone
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UK Class Action Claims Apple Pay Blocked Competition on iPhone

Rajat Saini · January 24, 2026

UK class action targets Apple Pay over contactless fees, alleging Apple blocked competition and raised banking costs for millions of British consumers.

Apple May Bring Intel Back as a Chipmaker for Future iPhones and Macs
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Apple May Bring Intel Back as a Chipmaker for Future iPhones and Macs

Rajat Saini · January 23, 2026

Apple plans to use Intel to make some future iPhone, iPad, and Mac chips while still designing its own processors in house.

Apple Cash Users Will Pay More for Instant Transfers Next Month
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Apple Cash Users Will Pay More for Instant Transfers Next Month

Rajat Saini · January 23, 2026

Apple raises Apple Cash instant transfer fees on February 18, increasing the percentage and max charge while free bank transfers stay available.

Pluribus Becomes Apple TV’s Only Top 10 Original After Finale Week
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Pluribus Becomes Apple TV’s Only Top 10 Original After Finale Week

Rajat Saini · January 23, 2026

Pluribus hits record Nielsen viewership after its season finale, rising 40 percent and ranking sixth among top U.S. streaming originals.

8 Best AI Watermark Remover Tools For Mac
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8 Best AI Watermark Remover Tools For Mac

Nick deCourville · January 23, 2026

Unsightly watermarks can ruin any project, so here’s eight of the best watermark removal tools currently available on Mac.

iPhone XX: Everything We Know About the 20th Anniversary iPhone
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iPhone XX: Everything We Know About the 20th Anniversary iPhone

Rajat Saini · January 23, 2026

Apple’s 20th anniversary iPhone may bring a bezel less display, under display Face ID, solid state buttons, and a major redesign.

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