January 2026 brings Apple software updates, Apple TV shows, Fitness+ programs, Arcade games, and possible hardware launches.
Apple and Rivals May Launch Their First 2nm Chips in the Same Month
Apple, Qualcomm, and MediaTek could unveil their first 2nm smartphone chips in the same month, marking a major shift in flagship processors.
iPhone Users Report Battery Swelling During Flights That Disappears After Landing
iPhone users report devices swelling during flights and returning to normal after landing, raising concerns about battery safety at high altitude.
Apple's first Foldable iPhone to Use Side Touch ID Instead of Face ID
Apple’s iPhone Fold will skip Face ID, use side Touch ID, cut costs, simplify design, and adopt punch hole cameras across displays.
Digital Euro Could Push Apple Pay to the Margins in EU
The EU’s Digital Euro aims to cut payment fees and reduce reliance on Apple Pay, reshaping payments and weakening Apple’s services grip.
Apple’s M5 Vision Pro Update Reportedly Failed to Revive Sales
Apple’s M5 Vision Pro update failed to lift sales, with weak demand, reduced marketing, and a slowing VR market shaping its outlook.
Apple Fitness+ Introduces Habit-Building Workout Plans for the New Year
Apple Fitness+ adds multiweek workout programs, new music-driven sessions, and fresh Time to Walk episodes to help users stay consistent.
Ukrainian Soldier Shows MacBook Air That Stopped Shell Shrapnel
A Ukrainian soldier shares a MacBook Air that stopped shell shrapnel, raising questions about durability, safety, and why laptops are not armor.
If Siri 'Leans' on Google Gemini, What Happens to Apple’s “On-Device Privacy”
Apple may use Google Gemini for Siri’s hardest tasks, raising questions about on-device privacy and how Apple protects your data.
Apple’s A20 Chip Could Become the Most Expensive iPhone Processor Ever
Apple’s A20 chip uses TSMC 2nm process, driving major performance gains and an unprecedented cost increase for future iPhones.