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Mac Shipments Stay Flat in Q4 2026 Despite Global PC Growth
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Mac Shipments Stay Flat in Q4 2026 Despite Global PC Growth

Rajat Saini · January 13, 2026

Apple shipped 7.1 million Macs in Q4 2025, staying flat while the global PC market rebounded and rivals posted strong growth.

Apple Joins Industry Plugfest to Test iPhone Car Key in Real Vehicles
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Apple Joins Industry Plugfest to Test iPhone Car Key in Real Vehicles

Rajat Saini · January 13, 2026

Apple joins automakers in a global Plugfest to test Car Key, improving security, reliability, and passive entry on iPhone and Apple Watch.

Outlander Season 8 Premiere & Plot Expectations
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Outlander Season 8 Premiere & Plot Expectations

Amalia S · January 13, 2026

Outlander is heading into its final chapter. After seven seasons that built a dedicated audience around Jamie and Claire, the eighth season is confirmed as the conclusion to their story.

WhatsApp for iOS Tests Smart Sticker Suggestions While You Type
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WhatsApp for iOS Tests Smart Sticker Suggestions While You Type

Rajat Saini · January 13, 2026

WhatsApp iOS beta adds smart sticker suggestions that surface relevant stickers while you type, reducing steps and making chats faster.

iOS 26.3 Beta 2 Hints at Encrypted RCS Messaging for iPhone Users
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iOS 26.3 Beta 2 Hints at Encrypted RCS Messaging for iPhone Users

Rajat Saini · January 13, 2026

iOS 26.3 beta 2 reveals Apple preparing end-to-end encrypted RCS, adding carrier controls and signaling upcoming secure messaging on iPhone.

What Really Happened to Apple’s OpenAI Partnership, and Why Apple Walked Away
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What Really Happened to Apple’s OpenAI Partnership, and Why Apple Walked Away

Amalia S · January 13, 2026

Apple’s decision signals a clear distinction between assistant augmentation and assistant foundation. OpenAI filled the first role. Google now fills the second.

iOS 26.3 to iOS 27.2: Every iPhone Update Apple Plans for 2026
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iOS 26.3 to iOS 27.2: Every iPhone Update Apple Plans for 2026

Rajat Saini · January 13, 2026

Apple’s 2026 iOS roadmap covers iOS 26.3 through iOS 27.2, detailing features, release dates, Siri upgrades, and update choices.

Apple to Open New Santa Rosa Store at Montgomery Village
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Apple to Open New Santa Rosa Store at Montgomery Village

Rajat Saini · January 13, 2026

Apple moves its Santa Rosa store to Montgomery Village, opens January 23, while renovating Carlsbad and Costa Mesa locations statewide.

iOS 26.3 Beta: All the New Features and Changes So Far
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iOS 26.3 Beta: All the New Features and Changes So Far

Rajat Saini · January 13, 2026

iOS 26.3 beta 2 shows no notable changes so far. Beta 1 introduced key updates. We will report if more appear.

iOS 26.2.1 Update Coming Soon for iPhone Users
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iOS 26.2.1 Update Coming Soon for iPhone Users

Rajat Saini · January 13, 2026

Apple is testing iOS 26.2.1, a minor update with fixes, arriving soon before iOS 26.3 releases later this month publicly.

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