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Apple's researchers continue to focus on multimodal LLMs, with studies exploring their use for image generation, understanding, and multi-turn web searches with cropped images.
Apple AI research shows how MLLMs understand, generate, search for images
Apple's researchers continue to focus on multimodal LLMs, with studies exploring their use for image generation, understanding, and multi-turn web searches with cropped images.
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January 14, 2026 at 11:58 PM
The nail polish girlies have found a new favorite tool to use with magnetic cat eye nail polish -- the Apple Watch charger.
Level up your manicure with the Apple Watch charger
The nail polish girlies have found a new favorite tool to use with magnetic cat eye nail polish -- the Apple Watch charger.
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January 14, 2026 at 10:14 PM
The Apple Creator Studio doesn't quite mean the end of perpetual software licenses, but in a new interview, it's clear that Apple expects consumers to embrace paying for bundles monthly instead of once.
Apple Creator Studio takes one more step to an app subscription future
The Apple Creator Studio doesn't quite mean the end of perpetual software licenses, but in a new interview, it's clear that Apple expects consumers to embrace paying for bundles monthly instead of once.
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January 14, 2026 at 9:23 PM
Apple Creator Studio is taking on Adobe's dominant Creative Cloud by offering a selection of apps to create content, paid monthly. There are massive differences between the two subscription services, and some nuance to picking a package. Here's how they compare, and what you can do to fill the gaps.
Compared: Apple Creator Studio vs Adobe Creative Cloud Pro
Apple Creator Studio is taking on Adobe's dominant Creative Cloud by offering a selection of apps to create content, paid monthly. There are massive differences between the two subscription services, and some nuance to picking a package. Here's how they compare, and what you can do to fill the gaps.
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January 14, 2026 at 7:40 PM
Verizon customers across the U.S. are experiencing a wireless network outage on Wednesday that is disrupting calls, texts, and mobile data.
Verizon wireless outage leaves iPhones stuck in SOS across the U.S.
Verizon customers across the U.S. are experiencing a wireless network outage on Wednesday that is disrupting calls, texts, and mobile data.
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January 14, 2026 at 7:02 PM
Google Gemini is now asking users to let it train on their personal email and photos, and offering up bizarre reasons why this is meant to be good. It is not, and the timing of the news is suspicious.
Don't give Gemini your personal data, wait for Apple Intelligence-powered Siri
Google Gemini is now asking users to let it train on their personal email and photos, and offering up bizarre reasons why this is meant to be good. It is not, and the timing of the news is suspicious.
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January 14, 2026 at 5:49 PM
A leaker has reiterated claims about the iPhone Fold using a liquid metal hinge and titanium body, going against the current belief that it will have an aluminum body.
iPhone Fold's titanium & Liquid Metal rumors just won't go away
A leaker has reiterated claims about the iPhone Fold using a liquid metal hinge and titanium body, going against the current belief that it will have an aluminum body.
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January 14, 2026 at 4:46 PM
"Civilization VII Arcade Edition" is coming to Apple Arcade on February 5, bringing the long-running strategy series to more Apple platforms. But, there are some big limitations.
'Civilization VII Arcade Edition' coming to Apple Arcade with big caveats
"Civilization VII Arcade Edition" is coming to Apple Arcade on February 5, bringing the long-running strategy series to more Apple platforms. But, there are some big limitations.
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January 14, 2026 at 3:52 PM
In February, Apple Arcade is getting the nostalgic "Retrocade" for Apple Vision Pro, allowing players to around and play classic arcade titles and inspect cabinets in VR.
Apple Vision Pro owners will get a great assortment of classic arcade games in VR soon
In February, Apple Arcade is getting the nostalgic "Retrocade" for Apple Vision Pro, allowing players to around and play classic arcade titles and inspect cabinets in VR.
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January 14, 2026 at 3:48 PM
The iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max are claimed to have under-display technology, but it's not known just how much that will reduce the Dynamic Island.
iPhone 18 design won't change much, except for Dynamic Island
The iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max are claimed to have new under-display technology, but it's not known just how much that will reduce the Dynamic Island.
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January 14, 2026 at 3:29 PM
Apple is announcing its first-quarter financial results for 2026 on January 29. Here's what to expect from the figures, in a quarter that the company has already said will be a record-breaking quarter.
What to expect from Apple's Q1 2026 earnings on January 29
Apple is announcing its first-quarter financial results for 2026 on January 29. Here's what to expect from the figures, in a quarter that the company has already said will be a record-breaking quarter.
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January 14, 2026 at 1:51 PM
JP Morgan Chase's Q4 profits dropped 7%, chiefly because of it starting the funding process to take over running Apple Card.
JP Morgan took a profit hit to set aside money to run Apple Card
JP Morgan Chase's Q4 profits dropped 7%, chiefly because of it starting the funding process to take over running Apple Card.
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January 14, 2026 at 12:53 PM
With one camera, it's more important than ever to know every tip and trick to help you get the best photos and videos on iPhone Air. Let's take a look at everything you need to know to master the Camera app.
How to master the Camera app on iPhone Air
With one camera, it's more important than ever to know every tip and trick to help you get the best photos and videos on iPhone Air. Let's take a look at everything you need to know to master the Camera app.
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January 14, 2026 at 4:06 AM
Apple's supply chain and its efficiency may be the envy of the world, but even it is being constrained thanks to a sole supplier seeing increasing demand from AI companies.
Increasing AI demands causing supply chain bottleneck for crucial iPhone components
Apple's supply chain and its efficiency may be the envy of the world, but even it is being constrained thanks to a sole supplier seeing increasing demand from AI companies.
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January 14, 2026 at 3:52 AM
Insider sources have confirmed what everyone already knew -- Apple Foundation Models trained by Google Gemini will have LLM features seen in other AI tools.
Gemini-trained Apple Intelligence will work like other LLMs, says unsurprising report
Insider sources have confirmed what everyone already knew -- Apple Foundation Models trained by Google Gemini will have LLM features seen in other AI tools.
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January 14, 2026 at 2:15 AM
The GameSir X5s is one of the cheapest ways to connect a controller to your iPhone, and is worth consideration even with all of the compromises baked in.
GameSir X5s controller review: A bargain basement way ditch touch controls
The GameSir X5s is one of the cheapest ways to connect a controller to your iPhone, and is worth consideration even with all of the compromises baked in.
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January 14, 2026 at 1:01 AM
The Bucks at Lakers game that took place on January 9 has been released in full for Apple Vision Pro in immersive video format, and all you need is the NBA app.
First Apple Immersive NBA Lakers game available for free viewing on Apple Vision Pro
The Bucks at Lakers game that took place on January 9 has been released in full for Apple Vision Pro in immersive video format, and all you need is the NBA app.
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January 13, 2026 at 11:50 PM
Apple has quietly clarified the future of Pixelmator's decade-old iPad app, confirming that while it still works, its days of active development are over.
Pixelmator is dead, long live Pixelmator Pro
Apple has quietly clarified the future of Pixelmator's decade-old iPad app, confirming that while it still works, its days of active development are over.
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January 13, 2026 at 8:58 PM
A new firmware update for the AirPods Pro 3 has been released, though there are currently no details about its contents.
AirPods Pro 3 just got a new firmware update
A new firmware update for the AirPods Pro 3 has been released, though there are currently no details about its contents.
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January 13, 2026 at 8:42 PM
MacBook Air discounts deliver prices as low as $599, with standard and upgraded models up to $600 off. Check out today's top offers.
Pick up Apple's MacBook Air at up to $600 off, with prices as low as $599
MacBook Air discounts deliver prices as low as $599, with standard and upgraded models up to $600 off.
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January 13, 2026 at 7:06 PM
The forthcoming Apple Creator Studio adds features iPad users have long wished for, and for a certain audience, it also makes using Apple's pro apps more affordable.
Apple Creator Studio is a boon and a bargain -- but is far from being for everyone
The forthcoming Apple Creator Studio adds features iPad users have long wished for, and for a certain audience, it also makes using Apple's pro apps more affordable.
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January 13, 2026 at 5:07 PM
Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo insists Apple will double down on artificial intelligence, by mass-producing specialized AI server chips in 2026 and filling new AI data centers with it in 2027.
Ming-Chi Kuo: Apple will get serious about AI server chips in 2026
Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo insists Apple will double down on artificial intelligence, by mass-producing specialized AI server chips in 2026 and filling new AI data centers with it in 2027.
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January 13, 2026 at 4:52 PM
Season two of "Monarch: Legacy of Monsters" will premiere in late February on Apple TV, introducing a new Titan alongside Godzilla and Kong.
'Monarch: Legacy of Monsters' season two release date set for late February
Season two of "Monarch: Legacy of Monsters" will premiere in late February on Apple TV, introducing a new Titan alongside Godzilla and Kong.
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January 13, 2026 at 4:41 PM
Apple's upcoming Creator Studio subscription adds paid features to Pages, Numbers, and Keynote, and we can see the future having a bigger shift in how it treats long-time free apps.
Pages, Numbers, and Keynote are still (mostly) free, but we don't like the trend
Apple's upcoming Creator Studio subscription adds paid features to Pages, Numbers, and Keynote, and we can see the future having a bigger shift in how it treats long-time free apps.
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January 13, 2026 at 3:56 PM
Code hints in the latest iOS 26.3 developer beta indicate end-to-end encryption is finally coming to RCS messaging on iOS.
End-to-end encryption for RCS messages surfaces in iOS 26.3 beta
Code hints in the latest iOS 26.3 developer beta indicate end-to-end encryption is finally coming to RCS messaging on iOS.
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January 13, 2026 at 3:26 PM