Investigation stems from a complaint filed by Texas-based company UnaliWear, and targets several other wearables. Here are the details.
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Today, Marcus co-hosts several tech-focused shows at Gigahertz FM, a Brazilian podcast network he co-founded in 2022 with 9to5Mac’s own Guilherme Rambo. Outside of Gigahertz FM, he also hosts IA Sob Controle, a podcast featuring in-depth interviews and news about artificial intelligence.
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Kirsty Godso stars in new Powerbeats Fit campaign: ‘all about showing up’
The newest Powerbeats Fit ad leans into New Year’s resolutions, built around Godso’s training philosophy of putting in the work. Watch it below.
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A new report from Counterpoint Research shows Apple offsetting China’s smartphone slowdown thanks to the iPhone 17 line, and topping the market in the last quarter of 2025. Here are the details.
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Apple is rolling out new firmware updates for four Magic Keyboard models for the iPad Air and the iPad Pro. Here are the details.
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After confirming that The Last Thing He Told Me would return on February 20 for an eight-episode run, Apple TV revealed the official season 2 trailer today. Watch it below.
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An effort led by security research lab CovertLabs is actively uncovering troves of (mostly) AI-related App Store apps that leak and expose user data, including names, emails, and chat history. Here are the details.
Expand Expanding CloseYou can still try Logic Pro and Final Cut Pro for 90 days, if you’re quick [U: Pulled]
Update, Feb 2: Apple has now pulled the remaining regional trial links. The original post follows below.
Apple may have replaced standalone 3-month trials of Logic Pro and Final Cut Pro with Apple Creator Studio’s 1-month test period, but there’s one way to still get up to 90 days of access, at least for now. Here’s how to do it.
Expand Expanding Close5 takeaways after upgrading from iPhone 13 Pro Max to iPhone 17 Pro Max
Over the holiday break, I finally decided to take the plunge and get a new iPhone after four years holding on to my iPhone 13 Pro Max. Here are the main differences I’ve been noticing so far.
Expand Expanding CloseSwitching from Safari to Chrome on iPhone is about to get easier than ever
Google is working on an on-device data migration feature on iOS that will let Safari users import their browsing data directly into Chrome. Here are the details.
Expand Expanding CloseWhatsApp Web to finally get voice and video call support for group chats
One of the longest-standing wishlist items for users of the web-based version of WhatsApp is at last on the way. Here are the details.
Expand Expanding CloseReplit now lets you vibe code iOS apps, but don’t get carried away
With a new tool called Mobile Apps by Replit, users can describe their idea, let Replit do its thing, and then scan a QR code to test the app on their iPhones. Here are the details.
Expand Expanding CloseApple opens Sainte-Catherine store in historic Montreal building
Apple celebrated today the reopening of its Sainte-Catherine store, where it more than doubled its footprint after being relocated to a revived historic building in downtown Montreal. Here’s a closer look.
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Watch the trailer for Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl LX Apple Music Halftime Show
Apple is gearing up for one of the most anticipated halftime performances in a while, for a wide variety of reasons. Watch the trailer below.
Expand Expanding CloseNew Jersey AG hits Apple with record penalty over retail store pricing violations
Apple and New Jersey consumer protection officials have settled a state investigation that found repeated pricing and refund policy violations in Apple stores. Here are the details.
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VSCO adds prompt-based image editing as photographers increasingly embrace AI
The VSCO app is adding yet another AI-based feature to help photographers with their workflows: prompt-based image editing. Here’s how it works.
Expand Expanding CloseJeff Pu shares expected tech specs for the iPhone Fold
In a new investor note, analyst Jeff Pu reiterated that the upcoming iPhone Fold will rely on Touch ID rather than Face ID, and listed hardware details for all iPhone 18 models expected in 2026. Here are the details.
Expand Expanding CloseIndia antitrust watchdog grows impatient over Apple’s efforts to delay investigation
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has reportedly given Apple a final warning after more than a year of delayed responses in an ongoing antitrust investigation. Here are the details.
Expand Expanding CloseLA Dodgers MVP Shohei Ohtani stars in new Beats campaign
New campaign gives Shohei Ohtani’s larger-than-life status a whole new meaning. Here are the details.
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Apple TV lands thriller series starring Dakota Fanning
Untitled Apple TV project will also see Dakota Fanning (All Her Fault) serve as executive producer alongside her sister, Elle Fanning (A Rainy Day in New York). Here’s what it’s about.
Expand Expanding CloseKorea rejects Elon Musk’s request for documents in lawsuit against Apple
The South Korean government has officially denied Elon Musk’s request for documents from the Kakao super app in xAI’s lawsuit against Apple. Here are the details.
Expand Expanding CloseMeta reverses WhatsApp’s third-party chatbot ban in Italy and Brazil
Following regulatory scrutiny, Meta has confirmed that the third-party LLM ban on WhatsApp won’t apply to users in Italy and Brazil. Here are the details.
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Opera One R3 rolls out with color-coded Tab Islands, dedicated soundscapes, more
The newest version of the Opera One browser improves on the interesting Tab Islands feature, brings a re-engineered AI assistant, and adds theme-specific soundscapes. Here are the details.
Expand Expanding CloseAs pressure mounts for Apple to pull the X app, xAI says Grok will stop undressing people
Hours after a coalition of digital rights, child safety, and women’s rights organizations asked Apple to “take immediate action” against X and Grok AI, xAI confirmed that Grok will no longer edit “images of real people in revealing clothing such as bikinis,” with significant carve-outs. Here are the details.
Expand Expanding CloseSubscriptions carried the app economy as downloads declined in 2025: report
Appfigures’ annual report on the app economy shows that app downloads declined in 2025 compared to 2024, even as estimated gross revenue surged to a record high. Here are the details.
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