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Apple is preparing CarPlay support for third-party AI chatbot apps, potentially integrating chatbots like Gemini, Claude, and ChatGPT into vehicles.
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February 6, 2026 at 11:58 PM
Apple is preparing CarPlay support for third-party AI chatbot apps, potentially integrating chatbots like Gemini, Claude, and ChatGPT into vehicles.
Apple's partnership with Taboola has increased the presence of low-quality, borderline scam-like ads within Apple News, damaging perceived ad quality.
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February 6, 2026 at 11:11 PM
Apple's partnership with Taboola has increased the presence of low-quality, borderline scam-like ads within Apple News, damaging perceived ad quality.
Apple Music emphasizes visual, artist-centric features and Dolby Atmos spatial audio while remaining largely functional on Android devices.
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February 6, 2026 at 9:44 PM
Apple Music emphasizes visual, artist-centric features and Dolby Atmos spatial audio while remaining largely functional on Android devices.
CarPlay will support third-party chatbots like ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini for direct voice interactions, though Siri's wake word and button cannot be replaced.
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February 6, 2026 at 9:38 PM
CarPlay will support third-party chatbots like ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini for direct voice interactions, though Siri's wake word and button cannot be replaced.
Apple is shelving a standalone AI-powered Health+ service and will integrate developed wellness features into the existing Health app instead.
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February 6, 2026 at 9:21 PM
Apple is shelving a standalone AI-powered Health+ service and will integrate developed wellness features into the existing Health app instead.
Refurbished 2017 MacBook Air offers reliable, affordable computing for entrepreneurs at $199.97 with decent performance, 12-hour battery, and 128GB SSD.
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February 6, 2026 at 5:38 PM
Refurbished 2017 MacBook Air offers reliable, affordable computing for entrepreneurs at $199.97 with decent performance, 12-hour battery, and 128GB SSD.
First-generation Apple AirTags are heavily discounted: four-pack for $64 (about $16 each) and single units for $17, near record low prices.
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February 6, 2026 at 4:55 PM
First-generation Apple AirTags are heavily discounted: four-pack for $64 (about $16 each) and single units for $17, near record low prices.
Apple scaled back its AI-powered virtual health coach Mulberry, choosing to roll planned features into the Health app amid leadership changes and competitive pressure.
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February 6, 2026 at 3:48 PM
Apple scaled back its AI-powered virtual health coach Mulberry, choosing to roll planned features into the Health app amid leadership changes and competitive pressure.
Xcode 26.3's agentic AI transforms previously unusable AI coding into a practical tool enabling rapid, AI-driven migration and app development.
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February 6, 2026 at 2:50 PM
Xcode 26.3's agentic AI transforms previously unusable AI coding into a practical tool enabling rapid, AI-driven migration and app development.
AirDrop interoperability launched on Pixel 10 in 2025 and will expand to more Android devices, including Snapdragon-powered models, in 2026.
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February 6, 2026 at 2:33 PM
AirDrop interoperability launched on Pixel 10 in 2025 and will expand to more Android devices, including Snapdragon-powered models, in 2026.
Apple canceled a unified AI health-coach product and will add individual AI-driven health features to the Health app over time.
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February 6, 2026 at 1:42 PM
Apple canceled a unified AI health-coach product and will add individual AI-driven health features to the Health app over time.
Apple is hiring retail managers for a new Hyderabad store, indicating plans to open its first Apple Store in Hyderabad as part of India expansion.
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February 6, 2026 at 12:51 PM
Apple is hiring retail managers for a new Hyderabad store, indicating plans to open its first Apple Store in Hyderabad as part of India expansion.
Swift is a fast, memory-safe, ahead-of-time compiled language using reference counting and value semantics, now used to build large-scale server services like Private Cloud Compute.
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February 6, 2026 at 10:53 AM
Swift is a fast, memory-safe, ahead-of-time compiled language using reference counting and value semantics, now used to build large-scale server services like Private Cloud Compute.
iPhone 17e is expected to be announced on February 19, retain iPhone 16e design and notch, include MagSafe 25W, use the A19 chipset, and omit Dynamic Island.
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February 6, 2026 at 8:19 AM
iPhone 17e is expected to be announced on February 19, retain iPhone 16e design and notch, include MagSafe 25W, use the A19 chipset, and omit Dynamic Island.
The MacBook Pro will be redesigned with touchscreen support, OLED display, Dynamic Island, possible cellular, and new M6 chips for improved performance and efficiency.
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February 5, 2026 at 8:11 PM
The MacBook Pro will be redesigned with touchscreen support, OLED display, Dynamic Island, possible cellular, and new M6 chips for improved performance and efficiency.
Apple Watch Series 11 is discounted to about $300 (GPS) and $400 (GPS+Cellular), adds improved battery life and FDA-cleared high blood pressure monitoring.
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February 5, 2026 at 6:37 PM
Apple Watch Series 11 is discounted to about $300 (GPS) and $400 (GPS+Cellular), adds improved battery life and FDA-cleared high blood pressure monitoring.
Discounted Apple AirPods range from $99.99 AirPods 4 to $449.99 AirPods Max, with varied noise-cancellation features and premium audio options.
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February 5, 2026 at 5:35 PM
Discounted Apple AirPods range from $99.99 AirPods 4 to $449.99 AirPods Max, with varied noise-cancellation features and premium audio options.
Precision Finding on Apple Watch requires Series 9 or Ultra 2 or newer, updated watchOS, and adding the Find AirTag shortcut to Control Center.
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February 5, 2026 at 5:18 PM
Precision Finding on Apple Watch requires Series 9 or Ultra 2 or newer, updated watchOS, and adding the Find AirTag shortcut to Control Center.
Apple shipped a record 240.6 million smartphones in 2025, narrowly beating Samsung; both held about 19% market share and grew 7% year-over-year.
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February 5, 2026 at 2:23 PM
Apple shipped a record 240.6 million smartphones in 2025, narrowly beating Samsung; both held about 19% market share and grew 7% year-over-year.
Mac screenshot shortcuts originated from older shortcut assignments for floppy-ejecting, producing numbering quirks such as screenshots beginning at ⌘⇧3.
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February 5, 2026 at 1:22 PM
Mac screenshot shortcuts originated from older shortcut assignments for floppy-ejecting, producing numbering quirks such as screenshots beginning at ⌘⇧3.
Apple will focus on AI, release a foldable iPhone, launch a $999 13-inch MacBook with iPhone chips, and update AirTags and its headset strategy.
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February 5, 2026 at 1:10 PM
Apple will focus on AI, release a foldable iPhone, launch a $999 13-inch MacBook with iPhone chips, and update AirTags and its headset strategy.
Built-in iPhone accessibility features such as Magnifier can dramatically simplify daily phone use for people over 50 without technical expertise.
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February 5, 2026 at 11:59 AM
Built-in iPhone accessibility features such as Magnifier can dramatically simplify daily phone use for people over 50 without technical expertise.
Apple's China revenue rose 38% year-over-year as iPhone upgrades and switchers to iOS propelled a rapid recovery after an 18-month sales slump.
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February 5, 2026 at 11:20 AM
Apple's China revenue rose 38% year-over-year as iPhone upgrades and switchers to iOS propelled a rapid recovery after an 18-month sales slump.
AirTags can be easily modified to disable their speaker, enabling surreptitious tracking despite existing anti-stalking measures.
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February 5, 2026 at 4:10 AM
AirTags can be easily modified to disable their speaker, enabling surreptitious tracking despite existing anti-stalking measures.
Most iPhones remain vulnerable to mercenary zero-click spyware exploiting WebKit flaws; updating to iOS 26 or iOS 26.2 and restarting removes those vulnerabilities.
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February 4, 2026 at 11:00 PM
Most iPhones remain vulnerable to mercenary zero-click spyware exploiting WebKit flaws; updating to iOS 26 or iOS 26.2 and restarting removes those vulnerabilities.